BIZARRE First Day In SAIGON, Vietnam 🇻🇳 (Ho Chi Minh City)

[@OTWD_yt]

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[@TheNamDude]

Landmark 81 and Thao Dien district 2

[@OTWD_yt]

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[@J.A.NGUYEN]

Bến Thành is known for being very expensive and they'll raise the prices if you don't speak Vietnamese. If you want to buy something for a decent price it's better to go to a smaller market outside of district one. Overall, downtown Sài Gòn is crazy expensive compared to the rest of the city because it's a tourist area. You can find much cheaper food and coffee in other districts

[@OTWD_yt]

Will do my friend there some of the highest market prices I’ve ever had 😂

[@luongo7886]

NOTE TO SELF: Learn Vietnamese to get the best deal. 🤑😁 Thanks for the info.

[@kitchenchaos7777]

i just left ho chi minh a week ago (now i am in thailand). its one of my favourite citys ever. the traffic is crazy. dont forget to visit bui vien walking street to see the saigon nightlife. vietnamese way to party is different but i just love it. monkey island is also worth a visit, and the chu chi tunnels, to see some of the war history of the city.

[@OTWD_yt]

We have and we loved it thank you. Where you from?

[@kitchenchaos7777]

@@OTWD_yt im from europe, just traveling around south east asia for the moment like you guys do. i've also upload footage of my experience, but just shorts and mostly food. at the moment i am in phuket. after i go to bangkok and then i have to go back home unfortunately. before i was also in vietnam, cambodia and malaysia.

[@OTWD_yt]

@@kitchenchaos7777 love it Il check out some of your shorts promise and we got big soft spot for Malaysia and Thailand ❤️

[@kitchenchaos7777]

@@OTWD_yt its my first time in thailand but i love it. looking forward to explore more of bangkok. in malaysia i just saw kuala lumpur and i didnt liked it to much.

[@youdecide2696]

Hope you find that hat for the right price soon!! I hear Saigon is cheaper than Hanoi overall? School starts for me in September, so I am forced to travel in August later this year to Vietnam. I would rather deal with some rain than the high tourist crowds and prices anyways. Thanks for taking us along on your journey, it was a fun vlog to watch. Nice work guys!!

[@OTWD_yt]

Yes 100% right decision and when it rains. It rains for like an hour and it’s normal nice and warm haha

[@ashikihsan1946]

Hello Dridgers, I like your lovely tour in Vietnam in Saigon city. I wish you to have nice Vietnamese foods and wish you to visit many beautiful places Dridgers in Vietnam

[@OTWD_yt]

Hello ashik thank you my good friend ❤️

[@hazemadam07]

I'm from Egypt and has no relation with the west , but u guys seems a good manner people and special , keep it up , Iove ur videos , soon maybe u became a big channel , I love how different u guys , ❤

[@OTWD_yt]

Hello 👋 thank you so much 😊 we actually would love to do an Egypt series maybe next year. Any recommendations? Not the usual harm el sheikh. Unique places?

[@hazemadam07]

@@OTWD_yt u r welcome , what is the number 1 thing u aim always in the different countries , for example is it the weather , is it food , is it shopping , is it watching historical places ? U must aim something among those options ?

[@OTWD_yt]

@@hazemadam07 so we do love the big cities obviously so we like to see the main ones and Ofcorse some Egyptian history along with some less touristy but beautiful beaches?

[@hazemadam07]

In my perspective , Egypt is a desert country because it is located in middle east , so visiting open parks is a nice choice or eating different Egyptian food which is also nice , maybe u can go to Alexandria library , I'm from Alexandria , I have just visit Cairo

[@hazemadam07]

@@OTWD_yt try Alexandria , also visiting a beach , depend on your budget but there is a trend like north Coast

[@martywrigh1024]

Great fun vid...We re heading HCMC tonight....can't wait!

[@OTWD_yt]

Brilliant marty where you from?

[@martywrigh1024]

originally UK .now live on Florida..travelling 4 a year..with 4 months left innit

[@johnnymac26]

great video that food looked amazing my mouth is watering lol

[@OTWD_yt]

❤️🤤

[@passager01]

If you ever visit Vietnam again , try the " banh cuon " if you haven't yet. They are steamed rolls stuffed with chopped meat and minced mushrooms. Dipped in sauce they are mellow and savory , I like them much, may be you will. Always ask for recommendations and other advices from reliable people to avoid ripoffs.

[@OTWD_yt]

Will definitely 👍 ❤️😊

[@dthtr1]

@@OTWD_yt Forgot to mention the " bun rieu " ( grinded crab noodle soup with tomato chunks and fried tofus , it's worth a try ). About places of interest , I would suggest Dalat, a city on highlands : chilly climate , pine woods , lake and waterfalls around . Vietnamese coffee trees are grown on these highlands.

[@aprilelsy3308]

You might get killed less??😂. Love watching you two, nothing but admiration. An inspiration for regular people!and you both crack me up 😂. Great stuff x

[@OTWD_yt]

If we die we die 😂 ❤️❤️ we really appreciate it thank you ❤️

[@timonph]

Hi, it was really fun watching you videos. You guys are my i inspiration, i just made my channel and started vlogging 😬

[@OTWD_yt]

Love that thank you so much 😊 ❤️

[@la8rattab973]

Great vid really enjoyed that and yes I've had exactly the same experience in that market...how much???

[@OTWD_yt]

I don’t get it. I mean I can’t see them ever making a deal with anyone. Surly they would be better of doubling the price and having a little haggle they would make more money at the end of the week instead the x20 and wait for someone dumb enough to buy it had the same in Cambodia. Thailand, Sri Lanka,Indonesia, india and Malaysia they have a good haggle with you and there realistic on what price they can sell it for. Strange

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

Safe travels you two! Loving watching your travels and so happy your channel is booming! 15K! WOW! Stay in touch and don't get too big and forget about us! Vietnam looks like a fun place! That rat was running for his life out of that food court!

[@OTWD_yt]

Haha will never get too big we know all the day oners ❤️❤️

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

@@OTWD_yt appreciate you and we know that with you guys too! Have a great week!!!

[@Amazingjenny]

I love Vietnam! I’m going to Vietnam, this year. ❤️❤️

[@OTWD_yt]

❤️❤️

[@lexuanson1616]

17:34 The meal all together cost you 60 000 VND ( 2,50 USD) not 4, 80 USD

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank you brother

[@joshg2047]

Are you from Plymouth?

[@OTWD_yt]

No portsmouth

[@NguyenNgocLan67]

Tên gọi T.P Hồ Chí Minh là ý nghĩa nhớ ơn tới người lãnh đạo Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh vĩ đại sống mãi trong trái tim người dân Việt Nam cũng như bạn bè Quốc tế

[@OTWD_yt]

I know about Ho Chi Minh ❤️

[@filbritfrolics9315]

enjoyed it , thanks :-)

[@OTWD_yt]

❤️❤️

[@TheBureauAsia]

You guys missed arguably the best building to visit in Saigon, the Reunification Palace is excellent, oh well, next time!

[@OTWD_yt]

Oh yes we saw it but we never went in. We’re not made of money you know lol hope you’re good 😊

[@andyt3343]

@@OTWD_yt ehhhh.. it's actually really cheap to go in #begpacker

[@OTWD_yt]

No when you’ve been begging for 2 years 😂

[@andyt3343]

@@OTWD_yt why are you begging? You should do your research on the country

[@OTWD_yt]

@@andyt3343 we’re not really begging 😂 just an exaggerated expression of our situation #banter

[@mikeandashley]

Can’t believe they tried to charge you so much for knock-off hats. That’s crazy!

[@OTWD_yt]

It’s laughable isn’t it haha I duno if they get people who don’t understand the money and just it but doesn’t make sense

[@sammyhamawi6407]

The curacao mnt beat vietnam in the 2019 edition of the kings cup.

[@bandana.7077]

U got the name wrong. It's Saigon or Ho Chi Minh city

[@OTWD_yt]

Better? 👍👍

[@ericpark8784]

$6 is a ripoff for a t shirt?

[@OTWD_yt]

Definitely brought the same t shirt 3 weeks earlier in Malaysia for $2 they know what there doing 😂

[@MrThmn1984]

@@OTWD_yt Don't be so petty, you come from more fortunate circumstances to be complaining about $6 t-shirt.

[@OTWD_yt]

Brought the same t shirt for $2 in Malaysia this market know exactly what there doing with western tourists rip them off 😂

[@OTWD_yt]

@@MrThmn1984 how do you know?

[@MrThmn1984]

@On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD any traveller with a Western passport is fortunate my dear. The pure concept of taking a year off to travel the world wouldn't compute in the mind of that vendor.

[@JamesWBurns]

Worth checking out Phong Vu for any laptops or electrical goods. They have a store not far from where you are in district one

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank you man. Where are you from?

[@JamesWBurns]

@@OTWD_yt I’m from Maidenhead, but my wife is Vietnamese so spent a lot of time here over the past 5 years!

[@OTWD_yt]

@@JamesWBurns ah nice, we’re from portmouth but been travelling for last 2 years really love Vietnam great place ❤️

[@JamesWBurns]

@@OTWD_yt yeah watched one of your earlier videos where you was packing up your house. We’d like to do something similar someday. Keep up the good work

[@themanftheworld8439]

You should put the price up in pound sterling not dollars.

[@OTWD_yt]

Why?

[@TheNamDude]

Bartering is part of the culture even among locals in Vietnam if you don’t want to barter don’t go to a outdoor market. They have beautiful shopping malls where you probably could have paid $80 for a hat. Curious if you found the market where locals go or just the tourist trap market?

[@OTWD_yt]

Got the same hat $3 😉

[@OTWD_yt]

I absolutely love bartering but you can’t with someone people they high ball and lose me before we’ve had a chance it’s a shame because it’s good for the camera. Check out. The video in Sri Lanka when I get the cricket top that’s the sort of person you can barter with

[@TheNamDude]

@@OTWD_yt that’s more like it. You can get great deals at those markets. I got a really nice backpack (Fake Northface) for $6 😃

[@OTWD_yt]

@@TheNamDude yes definitely! You understand the culture all over Asia is the same. But I’m getting other comments saying I’m disrespectful I know what the hats worth I’ve see the same one all over asia 😂. Hope your good bro, where you from

[@TheNamDude]

@@OTWD_yt I’m from Seattle area. My wife is Vietnamese and I’ve spent close to five months in Vietnam. We are going to try moving there part time this summer most likely.

[@springroll703]

Everything is overprice in that market as is in district 1 and a tourist location.650k dong is crazy overprice i would offer her 200k hahhaha

[@OTWD_yt]

Crazy prices almost laughable make me not want to buy anything from her it’s a shame

[@Islanderlife]

Nice vloooog

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank yooouu

[@phanthietvn]

Thank for sharing

[@OTWD_yt]

You are welcome thanks for watching ❤️

[@barryoneill_official]

You have to listen closely to make out you narration some times ;-)

[@OTWD_yt]

Noted! ❤️❤️

[@aka_khema]

Thai or Vietnam?

[@OTWD_yt]

Which do we prefer? Thailand definitely but we haven’t explored enough of Vietnam yet

[@Freedomone153]

Vietnamese shop owners haven't learnt yet.

[@OTWD_yt]

They will learn

[@yourfather32]

Hello lads! Hey, big time miss spell on the video. U spelled SIAGON!!! Instead of SAIGON, lets fix it!👍🏻

[@OTWD_yt]

Ohh mate well spotted you saved us again. Thank you brother hope you’re well 😊

[@Disillusioned2022]

It's not great to come to Ho Chi Minh City and be so angry as a foreigner - typically the vietnamese will make around $100 to $150 USD per week for an office job - so, if spending $20 on a hat is too annoying for you, OR, if you're unwilling to negotiate a lower price - then there's not much left to say. Also, if you're just going to hang around Ben Thanh / District 1 - then, of course the locals will ask for a higher price because lets face it - you're a foreigner in their country. I love Vietnam and won't ever leave here. As per your profile - you bought a home at 23, got married at 25, and started a business at 27 - try to enjoy it :) I only stumbled onto your channel as, whilst i live here, I'm still curious to see what other foreigners think about the greatest country on earth and your video came up as a recent upload.

[@OTWD_yt]

Please explain to me how making around $100 a week selling $1 hats for $20 maybe because no body is paying that maybe 1 a week but I’m refuse to be that mug. Utterly ridiculous price picked the same hat up in Malaysia 1 week later for $1.50 they where selling lots. That market was empty. Lesson will be learned the longer it goes on

[@OTWD_yt]

I’m also glad you watched and I hope you enjoyed it we will be back ❤️👍

[@binyut]

UK accent?

[@OTWD_yt]

From England the south

[@bobstevens457]

Ho Chi Minh committed a brutal slaughter of 15,000 landlords in North Vietnam in a 1950s land reform. Ken Burns himself pointed this out about Ho in the former's book on Vietnam.

[@ericpark8784]

Oh my god. That must be why the US dropped 7,500,000 tons of bombs.

[@bobstevens457]

@@ericpark8784 A war is one thing. Ho Chi Minh killed 15,000 landlords in supposed peacetime. It was just pure inhuman slaughter of him And he did it first! He was trying to conquer South Vietnam and do similar to their landlords.

[@DaveyDebGeordieland7053]

Proper mickey takers lol

[@OTWD_yt]

Massively haha worst I’ve ever seen

[@joshwood3462]

come on.... "a ban a mai" stop it

[@OTWD_yt]

😂👍

[@chautiendung]

The rat is someone pet.

[@aka_khema]

if you had to choose...

[@OTWD_yt]

Thailand

[@NoLam8]

Come on 20 for a fake hat the real one is 500 at least or more lol. You asking for 2 dollars is so disrespectful

[@OTWD_yt]

That’s absolutely shocking. If you think that’s the going rate for a counterfeit hat on a fake market in asia I can’t help you 😂

[@OTWD_yt]

You would pay $20 for a fake hat 😂😂😂 I literally just brought the same one in Langkawi, Malaysia for $3

[@OTWD_yt]

I didn’t even barter that’s the price that’s why I laugh at $20 I’ve seen the same hats all over Asia there normally between 2-6 dollars unless there being cheeky. Vietnam very cheeky lol

[@NoLam8]

@@OTWD_yt I'm not saying you need to pay what they ask for, but asking 2 dollars the way you did was disrespectful. My opinion, there are way to say and bargain. Why do people travelling always take locals so arrogantly i'll never get that

[@OTWD_yt]

@@NoLam8 and I want to pay the price it’s worth. I low balled her she disrepected me and high balled me but I’m disrespectful? She started it 😂

[@andykal1137]

Enjoy the rat 🤣🤣

[@OTWD_yt]

😂👍

[@OTWD_yt]

Like we’ve never ate rat before 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfKgJiMqMZ_eJI

[@xcvxcxzzzxcv9166]

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[@OTWD_yt]

We didn’t we have just left and been many time we will see you soon ❤️555

[@OTWD_yt]

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[@เรือดําน้ําพลังฝีพาย]

@@OTWD_yt I'm following you guys ♥️😁😁😁

[@rickyramone1350]

Whenever anyone goes to Ben Thanh market always offer half the price what the vendors want , they know they can get more because of the white westerner but stick to what your guns as the saying goes . It’s a fantastic market but such a tourist trap , I have some fantastic Ralph Lauren shirts what I still wear now from the market after 3 years .

[@MrThmn1984]

Vendors are working 90 hours week for pennies and both of you are complaining and getting upset about 2 pounds extra for a T-shirt ? Give me a break.... Where you gonna find a T-shirt in UK for 4 pounds?

[@OTWD_yt]

I fly 12,000 Km to pay uk prices. 56 countries mate Always get a fair local prices if your paying more for stuff and happy to do so that your purgative. It’s not my business. Haggling is part of the culture in asia only in saigon they get the Ar.e if they don’t get western prices.

[@defenceindiagyanseriesdigs391]

Nice vloooog

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank yooou