Is Vietnam Safe? | Food, Traffic, Violent Crime, & Cycling in Vietnam

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Chapters 00:00 - Is Vietnam a safe country? 1:15 - Walking safety / walkability / crossing the road 2:45 - Sidewalk safety 3:39 - Cycling / Driving on Vietnamese roads 8:12 - Water safety, Food safety, & health safety 15:53 - Natural disasters 16:50 - Food safety continued 17:58 - Natural disasters continued 19:10 - Petty crime 21:30 - Violent crime 24:08 - Burning garbage 26:00 - Vietnam is safer than the USA 29:00 - Misc other factors / foreigner rights 31:35 - Wife's opinion on best and worst part of Vietnam 32:48 - Tips to be extra safe in Vietnam ❤ Help support TWC - www.patreon.com/twowheelcruise ❤ Paypal donations - www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=P7V73VZYNHNA6

[@levenscott645]

I have travelled in Vietnam, and I think your commentary is fair and balanced and full of good sense.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks!

[@thomasday8155]

Thanks, a very broad and accurate assessment of lifestyle in Vietnam. One of your most informative videos.😊

[@UberM3n]

Appreciate the honest opinions on this video, invaluable for someone who considers moving in the future.

[@roblacyclist1170]

Thank you Cruise for this very informative video 😊.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Our pleasure!

[@johncarmichael4698]

Thanks for the video ,,,,, wanting to try Vietnamese Coffee as in traditional Vietnamese coffee . It looks major Yumo ❤️

[@dugfriendly]

Great conversation! Thank you. Planning on expatriating from the USA when I retire in the next few years.

[@daviddjerassi]

Thank you we loved the video we all love Thuong .

[@dolittle6781]

Very nice ride and description of various topics of interest. In the end, it appears Vietnam is pretty much like most other places in the world-though like any developing nation it’s trying to play catch up in certain areas, such as clean running water, food sanitation, air quality, and of course traffic safety laws. The country seems more advanced overall than one might think since most of what we in the West generally know comes from war-era news footage . Thanks for sharing a lot of very relevant information. You did a great job riding, filming, and narrating! Stay safe!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you!

[@cupcakeapplesauce]

Great info for people wanting to visit Vietnam

[@AlanVByrnes]

Appreciate this one very much from you guys very helpful like for my self too not to live but to travel and not worry too much when I come here too besides some other Asia places thanks again!! 🚴🇻🇳

[@IRSA1]

Some very useful and honest observations and advice for anyone planning to go to Vietnam, which like all countries, has its good points and problem areas. Thuong is absolutely right, the vital thing is to keep your wits about at all times and protect yourself from any potential mishap. As for living in the Us with the prevalence guns, you just have to be cautious and live normally without letting it dictate your future plans as a couple and individually. Keep happy and safe, both of you !

[@richiemattes5333]

I love the video. I think its cool you live there part time. I have a friend who has a Chinese wife and he spends 6 months there then comes back here. Great content.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We might do that pattern. Winter is definitely better here compared to northern US haha

[@bdw1968]

I just spent five days in Hanoi and now back to Taipei tonight. would have been fun to meet u or at least say hi. Keep up the great work. BTW, Vietnam was safe, fun and great beer and food. Just traffic is an issue but sure it will get better over time.

[@daveb3987]

Just arrived in Da Nang and enjoyed some Pho... now you've got me worried, hoping I'm fine tomorrow haha. Off to Hoi An for several days before coming back - Hoi An I'm familiar with places to eat. Great video Cruise, informative and perfect for me on the day of my arrival. Might see you on the roads! Cheers!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Pho is one of the safer options 😉

[@daveb3987]

@@TwoWheelCruise indeed - my eyes (and stomach) knew it ;)

[@wplg]

Great video guys!

[@renegadeflyer2]

Awesome video.very informative

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tuckermen]

Excellent information.

[@sladester2]

Wow how has it already been 2 years in Vietnam.. time flies

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, it's crazy

[@arrogantbliss]

Thuong’s eyewear looks really cool! What brand is that?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Naked

[@arrogantbliss]

@@TwoWheelCruise gonna look for those! Thanks!

[@Chrisb8s]

I remember when you got those banana shirts :) Thuongs English is so good.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Still our favorite 😁

[@donwinston]

I have a phobia or some sort of psychotic fear of running into a car door on the side of the street when someone opens when I'm flying by. I actually feel safer riding in the middle of the road if the speed limit is only 25 mph cause I normally ride nearly 20 mph.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Always good to prepare for the worst. We do feel safer on our road bikes when we can maintain similar speeds to the rest of traffic

[@pettypoh]

Was just in Da Nang last month, very nice place, feels more relaxed compared to Hanoi and Saigon. Totally forgot that you and ur wife based there now. Are there cycling tours that bring tourists to outside of city?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'm sure there's some people who do them. I've only seen the tour groups in the city though.

[@williambeck8330]

Always watching

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😁

[@candystink]

One question for you, how easy has it been to learn Vietnamese if indeed you've tried? How well can you get around using English only? Thanks for the video, nice to see you all back in DaNang

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It all comes down to motivation and consistency. Vietnamese vocabulary and grammar is super easy. Cultural elements and pronunciation are hard. It is easy to communicate with basic words and gestures.

[@AlbertArt]

Nice cycling tour!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks!

[@kennybinns6279]

Yes its the same here in the Philippines, with the older 2 stroke motorcycles , fortunately the government banned the new sales of them in 2003. But there are still some older ones still around. Im an American, retired with my filipina wife here in the Philippines and have been a cyclist for 40 years, and I am so jealous of your nice roads there in Da Nang compared to what I ride on here. The burning of trash is common here also. Im really enjoying your bicycling content . I dont shop with my wife either, they see me and the price goes up. They call it the skin tax here. 😄

[@bobbieboothroyd8531]

That's a Great Video. We have knife crimes in the UK in the big Cities. It may confuse them over their if you say your British not being American or Canadian. Have a great week Cruse

[@bhumisitkom]

Hi, Can you suggest some bike​ rental shop in Danang?(either road bike or mountain bike) P.s. This Vdo was really useful.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

There are a few places with MTB rental. I haven't used any personally though.

[@haruo10]

When travelling and you dont use shower cap in washroom. Just save and put over helmit if it should rain on your bicycle travels

[@sanmarcodaltoroc]

Love Vietnam love Da Nang! Come visit South Korea @two wheel cruise! Nice bike paths throughout the country

[@daveb3987]

I miss my bike rides in Seoul!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We want to go, but difficult to get a visa for Thuong

[@sanmarcodaltoroc]

@@TwoWheelCruise ah truly sorry to hear that. Stuff ain’t fair you know what I mean. All the best tho.

[@wplg]

Great video!

[@plusmanikantanr]

Lets Go! 😀 US biking adventure is next!

[@smitbar11]

Her English is now really good :)

[@67davejb]

regarding drinking water. Is ice in your drink safe? I saw on your cycle trip video you were having ice in your drink at small roadside cafe

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I don't think it's too bad since almost all restaurants and street vendors here will use ice with their drinks

[@MrCyclist]

Loved this sojourn around the area. Thoung's English has improved dramatically the last 12 months. Cruise, you should use the proper comparative forms for her benefit. Use the words slower, slowest not more slow or more slower. Faster and fastest, good, better, best etc. Not a criticism. This will help her acclimatize when she gets to North America.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for your suggestions

[@TroubleshootGamingMeds]

Id love to ride in da nang someday. looks so nice

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's a great place to ride

[@TETETETETETETETETETETEE]

Danang looks nice for a bike rider, compared with Hanoi and HCMC. I plan to visit Danang in the near future, maybe around 3-4 days. Can I rent road or mountain bike in there?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Way better than the 2 big cities. You can rent MTB easily

[@TETETETETETETETETETETEE]

@@TwoWheelCruise Thank you for letting me know that.

[@grecinos2]

I think the bad air quality would break me if the chaotic traffic didn’t. I’m guessing Vietnam doesn’t enforce “smog checks” like they do in the U.S. The outskirts of Vietnam seem more inviting for cyclists. On another note, I didn’t see any public transportation. Are there any? Also, were those bar ends on your bike? I miss those on modern mountain bikes.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The air quality is good in Da Nang most of the year outside of the busy roads. There is no public transportation here, but they are starting to work on a subway network in Hanoi and Saigon

[@asthasr2]

@@TwoWheelCruise There are buses, at least in HCMC and Hanoi, but they're hard to navigate.

[@eliasorbon450]

Really good video. Black Sesame-Chan looks GOOD. One of my favorites. Please look up Lost then Found for collaboration, they are the premiere bike channel for Korea content. They are excellent.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! We really want to go to Korea, but it is difficult to get a visa for Thuong now. We are planning to travel more once Thuong gets her green card which opens up more doors.

[@renegadeflyer2]

I think it maybe safer sharing the road with motor bikes. In Canada, we get to ride with the big pickup trucks and other big vehicles.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, that's a big part.

[@Wasabi_Master]

Is the burning season in Hanoi in March as well?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Vietnam burns stuff all year round. Hanoi seems to always have bad air quality every time I go.

[@markayala3754]

A1 content No one can do it on 2wheels like u 2

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you!

[@WindupTravels-bd3xb]

They should do the tesla or other companys car autopilot pilot testing on Vietnam roads - if it makes it there it could do anywhere

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Tesla AI would have a nervous breakdown 😅

[@_MrSnrub]

Can you not just boil and filter your own water? Why would that not be an option? Just curious.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Some people do, but depends on the water quality in your area if you can do that safely or not

[@UberM3n]

Metals like mercury wont disappear (:

[@surlyogre1476]

@@UberM3n exactly; boiling takes care of bio-hazards, but heavy metals and other toxic chemicals remain.

[@danielgems7939]

burn stuff is a norm here too in Indonesia 😅

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😅

[@magslee8504]

I'm Philippines always watch your Vedio ..I like Vietnam country

[@AlanVByrnes]

By the way Cruise what you said about the Asian people it’s been going where I live too in New Jersey in Hammonton county been really bad here they have been so nasty and mean to them and turned on them!! Even beat one of them up at the ShopRite across from the Hamilton Mall which is also very bad now!! Being careful here now never know who’s going to fight or start something with who now!! So much bad violence now here!!

[@sanestflexican]

2:08 what my uncle doin? 😭😭

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Looking at the nice unique bike of course

[@croccofanto]

She is also Vietnamese. How about an white european woman? hard to answer maby. Violent crime thing is interesting to research

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's a good point. I have seen a few posts on facebook groups of white woman experiencing some harassment

[@tuhnutuhnu4257]

Usa is not democracy. It is republic

[@TwoWheelCruise]

True, lots of faults in the US gov still

[@AhidoMikaro]

You can say that the USA is a federal presidential constitutional republic, but to deny that it is also a liberal democracy is some weird ass denial of its deep democratic systems. You can say it is not just a democracy, that there is a lot more to it, but it is no doubt a democracy. If the UK and Japan can be parliamentary constitutional monarchies that are also democracies, then the USA more than qualifies too.

[@ctloo0808]

@@AhidoMikaroyou can’t call it a democracy when it is obvious the other partzäy wants to destroy their political enemy by ANY means possible😂

[@Chrisb8s]

And if a certain someone gets elected this year it will become less democratic and more autocratic.

[@WhackaWhacka]

The real galaxy brain framing of "it's not a democracy" is that it's an oligarchy. "It's not a democracy, it's a republic" is something people heard once and repeat over and over again because they think it makes them sound smart, like tomatoes are fruits and not vegetables, or whatever. A republic is a representative democracy. No country is a true democracy. Switzerland is known for having a fair amount of that but not totally. Referenda, ballot measures, propositions, etc. are direct democracy but that's a small slice of the pie (and even then, many of those are purposely confusing and anti-democratic in the larger sense of the word). I wouldn't usually comment on something like this here, or anywhere, but this is just silly.

[@dannycontrer]

Why live in the sewer if you don’t have to ? We are Americans

[@headnewse]

i love your video from BD

[@thekebabman8702]

Safer than the u.s, anywhere in the world is safer than the u.s