Our First Time in HANOI, Vietnam (What a CRAZY Experience)

[@livingthejolife]

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[@Lephuoc68]

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[@livingthejolife]

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[@usa_ansinh]

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[@livingthejolife]

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[@GiađìnhNàngTám_Vlog]

Full supporting

[@bichphan1256]

Cảm ơn bạn và gia đình đã dành tình cảm với đất nước Việt Nam chúng tôi, hi vọng bạn và gia đình sẽ cảm nhận được tình cảm của người dân hà nội,Chúc bạn và gia đình có chuyến du lịch vui vẻ

[@lamar6007]

I started traveling to Vietnam in 2017 and I’ve been to Hanoi three times. I’ll actually be back in Vietnam next week. I’ll be in Saigon for three days then I’m going to Da Nang and hang around the beach enjoy Hanoi …drink a lot of egg coffee and eat a lot of Bun Cha and Try Bun Rieu crab soup it very good

[@livingthejolife]

Wow! Enjoy you trip!

[@nguyenuc8976]

Love from Vietnam 😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@quangluuthanh9562]

Thank for your comeback...welome to Vietnam. There are many things to see in the North of Vietnam

[@Tdochi79]

I come from Northeast Vietnam and live in Hanoi. I accidentally saw this video and I'm so happy that you guys love this city. Hopefully in the near future you will visit Vietnam😇

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving us a comment 😊🙏

[@Lephuoc68]

Thật hoà đồng. Chúc gia đình du lịch thật niềm niềm vui và kỷ niệm đẹp

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@lamtrinh8780]

Just FYI guys, where you went was the Hanoi old quarter where high rises are not allowed, which is why the area looks a bit provincial and backwards. Hanoi is actually the most developed city in Vietnam with many skyscrapers, malls and modern roads, but these are located in other newer districts. These areas are of course of little interest to tourists so no one really goes there, hence why most Vlogs of Hanoi are shot in the old quarter giving the impression of Hanoi being quite under-developed, which is actually not the case at all.

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you for watching and for the information. We actually got out on bikes and explored outside the old quarter. It was interesting to see the more modern side. I do love the old quarter of Hanoi. I hope it never changes. It so beautiful and unique! Hanoi has a special place in our heart for sure!

[@vietthanh6425]

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[@boduongthangtrinh5571]

Hà Nội đẹp và hấp dẫn khách quốc tế chính là các khu phố cổ nhìn cũ kỹ ấy đấy. Các khu vực hiện đại nhiều nhà cao tầng khách quốc tế họ chẳng quan tâm, họ phát triển hơn chúng ta nhiều. Cái họ cần khám phá là phong tục tập quán, văn hóa tín ngưỡng, kiến trúc cổ xưa...

[@mrkslva4231]

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[@thietvan5142]

Tuyệt vời bạn đã đến đất nước chúng tôi.và khám phá nền ẩm thực .văn hoá và đời sống con người VN.

[@votong2289]

I love this family so much. wait to see your video.

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much! New video coming new week 😊

[@feyrie]

Same, they came up on my KZbin recommendation and I’m loving it

[@livingthejolife]

​@@feyrieSo happy you are enjoying our videos 😊🙏

[@vuongucanh9337]

A wonderful family. Welcome to my hometown. The first time I knew Ella was only 15 years old. Unexpectedly, she looks like a 19 year old Maiden. This is probably my favorite travel channel because of her beauty. So glad you're here, Danish family. I also hope to have a chance to visit your Country 🇻🇳❤️🇩🇰

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for leaving this thoughtful comment 😊 We appreciate you supporting our family 🙏

[@huungoc7844]

Ive never been to vietnam and im vietnamese watching this videos you guys make me realy want to go great job love your channel

[@nguyenuc8976]

Welcome to Vietnam. 😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marilynaguilera6227]

Cảm ơn và chào mừng Anh Chị cùng bé dễ thương nhất đến Hà Nội, chúc những kỳ nghỉ hạnh phúc vui vẻ và gặp nhiều may măn nhiều niềm vui ❤️❤️💕

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for taking the time to welcome us and leave this thoughtful comment 🙏❤️

[@CachBiet]

Chào Mừng Với Những Bước Chân Tự do 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 😊

[@onetexan1058]

Thank you for such a lovely tour of Hanoi! You 3 are amazing people, and your beautiful daughter is so so good at commentating. She'd make a great travel journalist or have a career in a customer relations role. You've made my day and i'm looking forward to traveling to VN next year!

[@Lovetotravel23]

Your video is very entertaining to watch. I like to see each one of your team take turns to talk.

[@jasimh]

Another great video, well done!

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel 😊

[@feyrie]

Fun fact, vietnams usage of egg in coffee came from a milk shortage during the French war. So they end up using eggs as substitute! Also loving the video , you guys are so cute and wholesome!

[@livingthejolife]

That's so interesting! We loved the egg coffee! So delicious! Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@kornival117]

love your videos. very down to earth and it seems you guys genuinely enjoy the country

[@livingthejolife]

So happy you enjoyed our video 😊 Vietnam has been such a surprise. We have loved every moment. We can't wait to come back and see more of thos beautiful country. The people are so friendly, kind and welcoming 😊

[@jadecummings8093]

Great traveling video family, stay safe out there!

[@livingthejolife]

So happy you enjoyed our video! Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@tuka1751]

Nhiều điểm du lịch phía Bắc Hạ Long Biển đẹp phong cảnh đẹp

[@duytu2712]

Lại là 2 cô chú đáng mến và cô con gái xinh đẹp 😊

[@eunyog]

i really love the 15-year-old girl🥺 thank you so much for coming and filming this gorgeous country 💚💚

[@linhinh7383]

It has been 2 years since I left Hanoi to move to HCM city. At heart, I seemingly prefer to live at Hanoi because a bunch of reasons. When it comes to culture, from my perspective, Hanoi is somewhere the mixture of both ancient costumes and cutting-edge lives still exists. I am struggling to find peace in HCM city which I can easily seek out in the northern Vietnam! In conclusion, busy and bustling lives are prevalent among HCM city.

[@chucknorris8704]

Really enjoyed this long video guys! Can't wait for more!

[@livingthejolife]

Wow! So happy you enjoyed our video. Yes, this is our longest video - it was so hard to cut out clips! We could have made it 1 HR long 😂 Thanks so much for watching 🙏

[@nupurghosh9550]

Really a beautiful city. Very clean public places like europian towns. Long live Vietnam.

[@stewartl5109]

A pro tip… Hoan Kiem lake is so much fun… it’s school holidays here so more than normal crowds of local families like to get out at night. Having said that Friday evenings are the worst time also Saturday & Sundays the whole precinct is closed by fences and it becomes a walking street(Zone) so you be in the thick of the hustle and bustle normal!😆😆 As a local we know the places to go and not go. Train Street was closed because of the very nature it’s dangerous and tourists have been injured badly! Govt decided to close it off thank goodness! Many tubers have posted videos, but there are way more train 🚂 places to see for eg Long Biên Bridge!! Much safer and better outlook for those great shots . Enjoy our City it’s done me well for 4 years so far 😉🙏🏻

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you for the tip! Very useful information. We do LOVE the hustle and bustle! So fun to see everyone out have fun with their families. Hanoi is such a vibrant and unique city. Loved our trip so much!

[@robg1750]

Ha! You video'd my apartment on your swan boat ride...its one of the lovely buildings with great views of Truc Bach Lake, famed for being the location where US pilot John McCain dropped when shot down in 1967. The neighborhood has just been turned into a walking street, and far less insane than the Old Quarter. It is delightful to watch other Westerners discover and beome enamored with my adopted city. It's been endlessly fascinating me for a decade and a half.

[@livingthejolife]

That's so interesting! Very beautiful part of the city.

[@barryberkman1070]

I'm from Hanoi and I've never experienced train street of Hanoi. Because of your video, I will. Thank you so much! Have a nice day!

[@neutralholly]

I started following you when i moved to Saudi from Switzerland, and now ill even also be visiting Ha Noi next month too, so this video was great watch! 😊 Ive also been vlogging my experiences of the cities !

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks so much for following us around the world 😊 Enjoy your time in Vietnam 🙏

[@hassenabdulkader1119]

thank you for all u do to us😃

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel ❤️

[@asiatravelasiatravel-fv6ob]

Hanoi vietnam nice place and beautifull viee Nice snd yummy food Thank you so much for great sharing Full watching here

[@LalenglienHmar]

Really fun to watch this log and you guys really have the flexibility to understand different culture irrespective of their uniqueness to many other well-known western cultures.

[@livingthejolife]

Happy you enjoyed our video 😊 That is the best thing about traveling - learning about other cultures and traditions.

[@vietnam4kwalking]

I am a Vietnamese and I love this video. Good luck to your family.

[@tpdang1548]

Thanks family…. Shared this video with us 😂🎉hopefully you had an amazing time out there….fun video

[@zippo718]

Burning paper money is to send them to your loved ones in the afterlife to use (yes you are still in the rat race even in the afterlife XD). In Asia the bikes honk just to let others know they are there/coming up from behind/passing. Same as using a bicycle bell. They're not trying to be rude or road raging.

[@michelleza6655]

I really enjoyed watching your vlog! Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

[@livingthejolife]

Happy you enjoyed our video 😊 Thanks so much for watching 🙏

[@trihienam6588]

Amazing thanks 😍

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏

[@sonngocphamtu1560]

gosh I was laughing my head off when she said these chairs reminded me the preschool time. When I was in the car in those intersections with that kind of traffic, I was thinking like if that is me, I would simply abandon the car and walk off...I agree that it is extremely hard to walk on the streets not the footpath. Apart from that, I bet you had a great time and enjoyed it!

[@livingthejolife]

Ha ha happy you like our video. It was funny sitting on those little chair 😃 We had such an amazing time! Can't wait to come back!

[@منالذكرياتالطفوله]

An enjoyable trip with the best family. I wish you success

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@nguyenuc8976]

Welcome to Vietnam 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@jimbothegreat9485]

Well that's a busy one i must say...wow how can so many people move in that place. It would drive me mad. So busy and colorful .Wouldn't mind being there to see it live.. Great show folks. Why spend all that money when you can take me there...Thanks for the look around...

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks very much for watching. We had a very fun time exploring this beautiful and unique city 😊

[@joanfelix8362]

I want to see more videos about Vietnam, please!

[@livingthejolife]

So happy you are enjoying our videos 😊 We have two more videos from our Hanoi series to come. We hope you like them 🙏

[@nguyenuc8976]

Welcome to Vietnam 😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vinhsanity]

5:04 It’s not real notes he’s burning, but Vietnamese people are incredibly superstitious and believe the after life resembles a life much like the living, so it’s to wish their ascendants are prosperous in the afterlife. I heard it stems from imperial Chinese times.

[@Isabela-tt3io]

Hi beautiful family I loved the video

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏

[@TuanDang161]

Great traveling video. I love this family.

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 😊 That's so nice ❤️

[@thuywu2304]

Kylie ,rice-paper rolls is very healthy and yummy, you have made me hungry 😂❤

[@livingthejolife]

Yes delicious!!! I could eat them every day 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@kdao4538]

A family of 3 - happy-fun-energentic!

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you for watching our video 😊

[@sinhd1725]

We may take honking as a form of annoyance but in Vietnam it's a way of alerting people ahead so that they know you're behind them, helping to prevent accidents.

[@livingthejolife]

How do they know who is honking to who when 20 people are honking at each other all at once 🤣 Anyway, the system seems to work. That is what is fun about traveling see how countries do things differently.

[@lily_san457]

​@@livingthejolifeai bấm cũng được,chỉ là để cận thận hơn khi tham gia giao thông trên đường,để bạn chú ý.😂😂😂

I really enjoyed your video ❤😊

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏

[@UsmanBukhariVlogs]

Beautiful as ever ❤ Good to see you all.

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏😊

[@teovlogbentre3669]

Gia đình phải đi hết 63 tỉnh thành .mới thấy được hết tất cả việt nam nhiều món ăn ngon với nhiều phong cảnh đẹp khác nhau như vậy bạn không muốn về nước luôn ❤

[@livingthejolife]

Wow we would love that!!! We look forward to visiting again soon and exploring more of the country 😊❤️ Thanks for watching 🙏

[@nguyenuc8976]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@huutiep4554]

Very happy for your family in Hanoi.

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@antonpastor7963]

Love love your videos so i love it hanoi Vietnam keep safe ❤❤💪👍

[@livingthejolife]

So happy you are enjoying our content. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@Mr.DJones]

Thank you for your time and posting.

[@cuongnguyenvan9859]

Only on festival days or weekends is Hanoi so crowded and chaotic. As for the first day of the week or the middle of the week, Hanoi is also peaceful and pleasant.

[@MOHAMMEDALI-l3y3q]

Always unique and beautiful ❤️❤️

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏😊

[@PinkLim]

Very exciting adventure walk in the capitol of indochina.❤❤❤

[@yoloop93]

The money notes are the offerings to the ancestors in the afterlife when they're burned. We also burn some crazy stuff like cars, house, phones, horse and clothes

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for the information. That's so interesting!

[@Uncoeurdailleurs]

Thank goodness they're not burning houses. 😁

[@6apollonia267]

As a Hanoian, I'm still so exiciting to watch you guy video, so lovely you are!!

[@livingthejolife]

Wow, thank you! Happy you enjoyed our video 😊

[@AnhHTran87]

Very cool adventure you had there! From the look of your and people's outfits, I supposed it was around Dec-Jan when it was a little chilly? I'm a Hanoian so probably I have a few things to add FYI: :D - The man you saw in the temple was burning joss/ghost money (the yellow things represent gold leaves) as offerings to some god/goddess or his ancestors. - The Old Quarters where you're visiting in this episode is a mix between low-rise and mid-rise buildings, between ancient, colonial-styled and slightly more modern boutique buildings. It is intentionally kept so to keep an "ancient" vibe. Hence the name. You'll find more modern highrises in the outlying / suburb areas of Hanoi (few tourists/vloggers feature those parts so that may be a good idea to film in those areas if you're looking to provide "more unique" contents or seek a more off the beaten track experience). - The dark, narrow alley that you were half-way through may be a dead end (leading to a communal space / courtyard shared by a few families), or to the street on the other side, it really depends. So it can be a fun adventure if there's no risk in sight (e.g. the dogs). The inhabitants are used to people "adventuring" past their alleys so most won't complain, and what's better is that there's no mugger/robber. - The low chairs/stools and low tables are used to maximize space use, and to "force" people to be in a more relaxed mode (mentally, not necessarily physically for some!), as it's difficult to look or act serious/uptight in those ridiculous furniture pieces. Many foreign dignitaries, diplomats and heads of state, President Obama and PM Albanese included, were invited to use exactly that kind of tiny stools on their street visits. Anyhow, you can ask the owners to pile up additional stools if they are too tiny for you.

[@livingthejolife]

Wow thank you for the explanation about everything! You could be a tour guide - so informative! We had such an amazing time exploring the city. Ella thought it was fun to explore the dark narrow lanes. We don't have anything like this in our home country so she was amazed. We felt like we were going on a treasure hunt 😊 Ella had fun taking the lead that night. Such happy memories. Hanoi is such a unique place and we can't wait to return again.

[@AnhHTran87]

@@livingthejolife Glad to hear! I'm not a guide IRL, but I can be one for you - for free - when you do visit us next time! ;) In my previous job I explained stuff about our country to exchange students, delegations from overseas, etc. Just drop me an email. :)

[@jimvujimvu835]

Wow it’s so nice beautiful cool video clip and thanks

[@livingthejolife]

Happy you enjoyed our video 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@4klense]

I remember your daughter was emotional on her last day in Ho Chi Minh City😂. BTW, the high-rise skyscrapers are in downtown. You can enjoy the panoramic views of Hanoi from the Lotte Center Tower. Downtown is modern and different from the Old Quarter. Enjoy your stay in Vietnam!!!

[@livingthejolife]

Yes, she really enjoyed exploring HCMC and was so sad to leave. We were all emotional leaving Vietnam. Really looking forward to visiting again soon 😊

[@anitawu6897]

Love your videos of Vietnam! I'll be going next yr so your videos has been so informative 👌...you are a lovely family as well! As for the burning money you came across...i think that is for sending to heaven to loved ones thar has passed away. I'm not sure but i am asian and my grandmother used to do that when we visited my grandfather at the cemetery. I really enjoy all your travel blog videos!! 😊

[@thuywu2304]

Little girl is your name Catherine, i am not sure, your have got very good communication skill, excellent expression. Such a lovely family ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@michellebui7625]

Her name is Ella.

[@thuywu2304]

Thank you for feedback ❤

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks for leaving this thoughtful comment 😊 My name is Ella! I really trying my best at vlogging. Every video I aim to get better 🙏 Thanks for watching and supporting our channel.

[@hungtran1971]

@@livingthejolife so love girl, love your family too, 🥳

[@loipham7408]

Cảm ơn gia đình bạn cũng như các bạn nước ngoài đã đến quê hương chúng tôi.chúc các bạn mạnh khỏe

[@tranphong4912]

If you want to go for a walk, it's best to go to the right. If you go to the left, others may find it very difficult to see. Vietnamese culture, walking or using means of transport, go on the right. Wish you have a comfortable experience in Vietnam. welcome to peaceful vietnam

[@dhjrtw]

Great vlog. Natural, relaxed and you cover a lot of things. One question which hotel did you stay at? Scrap that question just watched the end of the video 😂

[@livingthejolife]

So happy you enjoyed our vlog! We had a lot of fun making it. The Aira Boutique Hotel was amazing. Highly recommend. Thank you so much for watching 🙏

[@T-HANOI]

chúc vui vẻ, hạnh phúc

[@dule8258]

Just subscribed ❤you guys are adorable

[@livingthejolife]

Awe thank you so much for subscribing and supporting our channel ❤️

[@lananhphamthi2507]

Chúc gia đình bạn có chuyến du lịch vui vẻ

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thynguyen4723]

Good job guys!

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏

[@tinhnguyenofficial3920]

Hi Family ,Hope you will come back to visit Vietnam again

[@phanthietvn]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@djcalvin408]

In our culture when a love one pass away, we burn money, paper cars & homes etc, to ensure they live a nice after life. Enjoy Vietnam! I go back there almost every year.

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you for the information 😊

[@chillidude805]

Guys, you made me so hungry watching this video :) please keep these videos coming.

[@IvanNguyen-ky6nn]

how come you skip the central of Vietnam i.e Da nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang...etc?

[@livingthejolife]

Unfortunately, it wasn't the best weather in central Vietnam when we were there. We are definitely going to come back though. We can't wait to explore some more. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@IvanNguyen-ky6nn]

@@livingthejolife i see :)

[@nothingyou7269]

Love the way Foreigner eating 'Pho' and using chopstik. so fun 😁😁😁

[@HungPhamxuan-t9v]

Chúc gia đình chuyến du lịch vui vẽ thank you

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@TN-ow7yd]

what a beautiful family! ❣

[@abusayeemmilon244]

Love you guys from Bangladesh

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 😊

[@ngochuyen6391]

Love your videos❤❤

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏

[@timnguyen361]

What a lovely family ! There's much more to experience in Hanoi. However, you may need a local guy to direct you to the right places.

[@ronaldocristiano5888]

your video is so cute :X Love it!

[@Tusuvochong]

Chia sẻ rất hay .1 like cho bạn.

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@duyhungo2478]

Chúng tôi thấy các bạn thật đáng yêu.

[@ShirleyLee-c2d]

Thank you for sharing your travelling Hanoi. My family will be visiting Hanoi in Jan 2024 and could you share with me the detailed itinerary?

[@tuka1751]

Chúc gia đình đã ra miền Bắc thu đô hà nội món ăn ngon ẩm thực ngon bún chả . phở và rất nhiều món ăn ngon Các bạn lên hà giang trải nghiệm núi rừng của bà con vùng cao Việt nam yêu quý các bạn🇻🇳

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you for all the suggestions! When we come back again we will go to these places. Thanks so much for watching 🙏

[@T-HANOI]

cảm ơn các bạn đã chia sẻ hanoi

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏❤

[@NguyenTanphong-bn3yh]

Có ở Việt Nam 🇻🇳 Bà Rịa-Vũng tàu và saigon

[@cuongnguyenvan9859]

Happy Family. Clip is great. I like it

[@Lemasmr]

Nếu có dịp quay lại VN lần nữa. Tôi muốn gợi ý cho bạn một địa điểm khá thú vị , đó là thành phố Đà Nẵng. ❤

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you for the suggestion! We will definitely be back 😊

[@tprepke]

It seems like 75% of the video was you guys complaining about the traffic and not showing us Hanoi...

[@meshal8washington659]

Amazing thanks 🙏 🫶🙏

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏

[@NamNguyen-er9ge]

Chào mừng các bạn Đan mạch nhé!!!

[@tigerlover9464]

most number of bikes i ever see and the note coffee is cute too at last the Kiss

[@livingthejolife]

It was crazy busy! We loved every moment of it. We had such a fun night out!

[@haoquach8867]

Chào các bạn đã đến việt nam chúc các bạn thật nhiều niêm vui ok

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 😊

[@jimmyhoang9507]

Check out Bana Hills if you are still in Hoi An, It is a beautiful city up on the mountain .

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you for the recommendation 😊

[@jimmyhoang9507]

Did you guys visit Bana Hills that i told you from last week? It is a beautiful city up on the mountain, they also has roller coaster there.

[@Billoushukla]

you family are so professional KZbin bloggers👍 so many different smells it’s like my India😂😂

[@livingthejolife]

So happy you are enjoying our videos 😊

[@Billoushukla]

@@livingthejolife😂😂🙏🏽thanks

[@sophornkhuon]

Welcome to Hanoi Việt Nam!

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04:48 It is for the ancestor and recent love one who have passed. Most Vietnamese practice Buddhism and the people believe in after life/recarnation. While their passed love ones wait for the next life, people who are still alive burn money (a form to send to their love ones). BTW... If you have been to Hollywood or Los Angeles in United State, Ha Noi and Sai Gon are equivalent to that in Vietnam. In other words, there are much better cities. You should check out Ha Long, Da Lat, Da Nang, Ninh Binh, etc... I used to love Ha Noi but through the last few years, I find that Ha Noi and Sai Gon are so congested, polluted, traffic, etc... I have always recommend to friends that keep Ha Noi and Sai Gon to the end of the trip. But that is from personal experience. You would enjoy the trip so much more if you buddy up with someone who can speak both English/Vietnamese or you can hire a 1-2 hour tour guide for the city. Staying a day or two per city in Vietnam does not do wonders for the experience. There are lots more beneath the eyes. I wish you a safe trip.

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for the information and for the suggestions. We will keep that in mind when we visit again. We can't wait to come back again soon 😊

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IMO... The best time to travel Vietnam is starting November to April. June to August are extremely hot months in the North.

[@yeulakho6574]

Enjoy travel💌💌

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you