This is WHY I don't visit BÙI VIỆN street anymore - Saigon, Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@phucmapvlog]

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[@gudboi1944]

Anh ở quận mấy vậy??

[@ndy5130]

Nay youtube bị gì ấy, các clip Phúc không được youtube đề xuất,củng như không thông báo cho người đăng ký nên lượt view giảm hẳn. Cứ nghĩ Phúc không ra video nữa,vô xem page thì có rất nhiều video của Phúc đã đăng trước đó

[@phucmapvlog]

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[@HoangRoll28]

Phúc mập tập gym để có 6 múi đi

[@HoangRoll28]

Phúc mập giảm cân đi

[@Jeffshighonlife]

I am planning a 6 month trip to Vietnam right now. I'm 41 and this will be my first solo trip. I know it's a little old to start but I am so excited to learn all about your beautiful country

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

Never too old. I hear of men in their 50s going for the first time.

[@antifugazi]

Are you crazy?? No way is it too old to start, your only 41.

[@phucmapvlog]

Best of luck!

[@anhkhoa1899]

You need to join a travel forum before doing this, my advice to you, as Phuc said, as a Vietnamese sometimes I still have to be careful when using my money for something. Transport,food, reservation,everything is available on the phone app will be good . Good luck love from Vietnam

[@emmaemma9406]

You will love it!

[@Krastonscott]

Great to see Saigon getting back to normal. As always, love your videos and updates from Vietnam. Be safe.

[@carloca71]

Stayed for 3 months in district one just one square from the market to have a grasp about how it is living in Vietnam around 2019, it was really annoying walking at any tourist areas, lots of people offering stuff or may be trying to scam you. After a couple of weeks I started to go a bit far from this regions and everything was better, no scammers, truly friendly people, much more cheaper to shop and eat. It is what I was looking fore, know how the locals live. Loved the experience and I should be back when this nightmare eases.

[@phucmapvlog]

Understood. I was very lucky to have settled close to the airport for the last 7 years. Central D1 is like an errand trip for me, but would never want to live there.

[@carloca71]

@@phucmapvlog Sure dude, found really nice places to live in Saigon just out of D1

[@laulifearoundus2291]

Các địa điểm không phải quận 1 nhưng đáng để các bạn nước ngoài sinh sống và trải nghiệm TP HCM. 1/ đường Hoàng Hoa Thám Quận Tân Bình đoạn gần doanh trại quân đội 2/ khu K300 đường cộng hoà Quận Tân Bình 3/ khu cư xá Bắc Hải quận Tân Bình 4/ đường Hoàng Hoa Thám quận Bình Thạnh 5/ khu Phan xích Long quận Phú Nhuận 6/ khu chung cư miếu nổi quận Bình Thạnh 7/ đường D2 quận Bình Thạnh gần trường Đại học ngoại thương. 8/ đường Trường Sa quận Phú Nhuận 9/ khu Văn thánh quận Bình Thạnh. 10/ đường Thảo điền quận 2

[@warrendarable]

This happens in all major tourist sites in most of the 3rd world: Cancun, Bangkok, Bali, etc. So is nothing new. Nevertheless, the guy was probably looking to practice his English with Westerners that he haven’t seen in 3 months after Directive-16, so is understandable. But one must be careful regardless given the lack of income lately.

[@carloca71]

@@warrendarable Sure, I'm Brazilian, Saigon looked amazingly safe to me :-)

[@tyvid]

I spent vacations in HCMC from 2003 and a long 2 year stint 2006-2008 teaching English. Loved it. Amazing how much Bui Vien and other areas have changed. I always wanted to return to Vietnam but now being medically retired and over 50 years old, that makes getting visas to stay in Vietnam pretty much unattainable (and no I do not want to end up having to live in Vietnam on a tourist visa doing border runs each month - if that system returns). So I ended up in Thailand as one of a few more retirement friendly places.

[@frightblade]

Thanks for the video Brandon. Stay safe and keep cycling 🚴‍♂️.

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks, will do!

[@ryanpowers3608]

I stopped visiting Bui Vien street when visiting Saigon too. Doesn't matter if you speak Vietnamese, people will still try to scam you and pressure you to buy things/services you don't want. Same in Ben Thanh. Danang is a better city overall to live in to be honest. People there are friendlier and far fewer scammers.

[@phucmapvlog]

I really enjoy Danang ✅

[@canadian1445]

Danang is great. All personal preference though, a little small for me. I think Hanoi is best.

[@BlueSky-td9in]

@@canadian1445 HN, the people aren’t honest too…😡 if You aren’t their locals people… You will get the lofty price tag for merchandise..😡😡…

[@huytran6103]

@@canadian1445 hanoi is the worst. People super selfish

[@canadian1445]

@@huytran6103 that's not true at all

[@tvhung83]

Knowing that you are already here for 7 years, I'm still in awe how well you understand Saigon and our culture.

[@nr655321]

Funny how you're dividing things between "us" and "them"...

[@tvhung83]

@@nr655321 your point?

[@phucmapvlog]

Appreciate it, always learning more

[@sleepatsixam]

@@nr655321 ?

[@edgerritsen5479]

Thanks for this update on Saigon now. I'm living in Hué and come to Saigon a few times a year. So weird to know it before, seen it since the pandemic and so good to see the opening of this horrible and beautiful city!

[@phucmapvlog]

Happy to help, more coming soon

[@Bangma770530146]

Smashed the like button, let all of the ads fully run and thanks for the streets of Saigon video upload Hurley. You, your wife and Bingo enjoy life to the max and stay safe out there in Saigon, South Vietnam!

[@phucmapvlog]

I appreciate that as always

[@evantien9132]

1 year living in Saigon, I never had any problems except for my first day here: I was on a motorbike driving in Bình Tân district with my phone out and another bike came from behind and grabbed my phone. We played a tug a war with the phone until I won. Somehow I had the stronger grip. Other than that, never had a problem.

[@Thichpha]

Lần đầu tiên thấy có vụ xe đạp giật điện thoại của xe máy

[@dangvantan1930]

only one skill to survive in SG is the fact that you should keep your belongings secretly like you hide your budget from your wife lol

[@phucmapvlog]

Seven years, and I was only pickpocketed once up north. I’ve had a lot of friends get phone stolen on the side of the road, but I’ve managed to stay cautious about my belongings.

[@phucmapvlog]

@@dangvantan1930 quỹ đen hả 🤔?

[@dangvantan1930]

@@phucmapvlog đúng r đó anh Phúc ơi keke ở VN mấy ông chồng ai cũng có kĩ năng đó hết

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

It's really good to see driving view on the local road of Vietnam. Thanks for the English subtitles.😀👍👍

[@phucmapvlog]

More to come, thanks

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

@@phucmapvlog 🙏🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️

[@AshKhung]

I have met some very interesting people on Bui Vien street both good and bad but its always wise to be extra cautious around that area

[@phucmapvlog]

It's even worse because most of the people in that area are intoxicated

[@monicanguyen4747]

Mến chủ Phúc luôn thật nhiều sức khỏe và hạnh an lành trong cuộc sống

[@anhvu2236]

Every country has its good and bad. Thank you for loving our country!

[@phuocloc6030]

Bác nào học Tiếng Anh cần bài viết về đề tài cuộc sống và xã hội VN thì tham khảo phụ đề của Phúc Mập viết thành bài là chuẩn ghê luôn. Tks Phúc!

[@phucmapvlog]

cảm ơn đã ủng hộ!

[@Tropical241]

New subscriber here, awesome video production. You have a nice balance of keeping our interest with your personality,language and also production details. Enough to get me to subscribe and look forward to future videos.

[@phucmapvlog]

Welcome aboard! I hope you enjoy the rest of the content on the channel!

[@Motivation.Success.7]

Good to see you still in VN , take care and enjoy

[@phihng5909]

Hi Phúc Mập ! You're the best, get through 4 months lockdown, still fine and still living in Saigon, not run back to the States, you must really love Vietnam and/or your wife.👍

[@phucmapvlog]

Yes, I love both of them enough to stay

Buổi tối vui vẻ nhé anh phúc

[@phucmapvlog]

cảm ơn bro!

[@namphan4060]

I'd would do the same thing you did in that situation ! Living here for 7 years give you the good reflexes on the street. Good to see you on your bike and vlogging again !

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks pal 🤙

[@petecleveland3195]

Really useful info on the camera stores. We just got to Saigon and having some recommendations really helps.

[@phucmapvlog]

Glad it was helpful! Those places are top notch

[@Theo3214]

Chạy xe đạp dễ gặp cảnh này lắm. Trước mình đi xe đạp gần dịp tết gặp 1 ông kêu ổng là dân nghiện, đòi mình dừng xe và có ý xin tiền mình luôn.

[@getlostwithangelo]

Visited Saigon multiple times back in 2019 and it’s crazy how you don’t see anyone out walking at all! Like it was normal people would throw themselves to cross the street in that city

[@phucmapvlog]

It's slowly recovering, but still won't be the same for awhile

[@NguyenHoangMinhfx]

Haha we live in wild

[@jengirlssoccer]

Good to see things opening again.

[@phucmapvlog]

It’s a good thing to see

Chào mừng Phúc Mập đã trở lại sau 3 tháng Lockdow tại Sài Gòn. Rất thích video đạp xe đạp dạo quanh Thành Phố. Camera quay 4k rất đẹp

[@karaalan2678]

Very enjoyable video FYI Don’t think Monica ever been to VN - unless she came by back door thru Airforce 1 … lol

[@phucmapvlog]

I'm glad someone got the joke 😅

[@TruongNguyen-te3gy]

I haven’t been back in Vietnam since 1980. Everything looks the same now in Saigon like before 1975. I really enjoy your videos and please don’t try to lose weight . I like you just the way you are now Phúc mập . Keep up the good works

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks for watching! I still have videos from all over VN to release

[@TomGD]

This is especially common in that street, Bùi Viện street tends to have the highest rate of pickpockets in the city. I know that’s a little bit foreshadowing but I heard that before some of the locals and international people got the issue there.

[@danvo5696]

😀 video Quá hay quá vui ảnh phúc 🚴🏻‍♂️💪🏻😎

[@phucmapvlog]

cảm ơn đã xem

[@Brian_Collins]

Nothing like a little cruise on the canal! Great video my man!

[@phucmapvlog]

Appreciate it!

[@alexnguyen4915]

Love your video,tks for sharing and stay safe !

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks, you too!

[@phihng5909]

17:55 the guy thought you're a tourist, tried to ask you something, just talk back vietnamese to him, like that he will know you are almost vietnamese as he, then no more harassing.

[@xuanhuynhthidiem9113]

Chúc anh và mọi người có thật nhiều sức khỏe và bình an

[@0bob0cya]

@15:19 view of New World Hotel. Take a right next to Gas station there was a great little coffee shop. The employees wore yellow shirts. Interesting place early morning stop.

[@Chi3000chi]

troi oi rat vui anh an toan😅🚴‍♀️

[@HandleOne]

When a stranger pulls up and tells you “stop here”, run.

[@phucmapvlog]

makes sense to me

[@hungluu6964]

love to see you do more videos next month for Christmas 🎄,New Year and Chinese New Year in phố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ -Phúc

[@phucmapvlog]

I will try my best, thanks

[@BlueSky-td9in]

45 years ago, I lived closed to chợ Bến Thành…. It was good memories for me. Now it changes a lot and it’s so sad ..😡

[@phucmapvlog]

unfortunately

[@ttran2859]

Way to go, Phúc Mập. Love from America 🇺🇸

[@MekongMitch]

First year I was in Viet Nam in 2016 I was staying at the Khach San Lux on Le Than Ton. I had been over on Bui Vien all night and was going to walk back at around 1am. Walked part of the way and an independent bike guy talked me into riding. Got to the Hotel, discovered I had nothing smaller that 500k VND. So I gave it to him after I was off the bike. He tried to run off with the loot, but I was too quick for him. I grabbed the bike and threw it down, got my money back. No he didn't get paid anything..👍😂

[@phucmapvlog]

Crazy story

[@nanookamotocnc]

They have been trying that trick with newly arrived tourists all the time.

[@namphan9317]

Thanks for showing me Tân Bình. I used to live there for, nearly since I was born to my 17th birthday. I moved to district 7 2 years ago and tbh it changed a lot. I still remember the Lotteria on the Cách mạng tháng 8 street and it was removee on your video 😂 anyways hope you do well and keep up the good work

[@phucmapvlog]

Yes, I love showing off my district

[@ihop8783]

Thanks for the tour👍🏼

[@phucmapvlog]

No problem 👍

[@tranthao3258]

Rất lâu rồi em không ra ngoài. Xem video của anh em thấy thân quen lắm luôn. Toàn những con đường mình hay đi.

[@sylviaphuong6843]

Thank you Phuc! I have been in Bui Vien when I was small over 40 years ago. Now, i cannot recognize it.

Thanks for sharing!

[@TuyetLe-zr1fk]

Tháng 11,12 còn mùa mưa nha Phúc. Đường vắng dễ bị cướp giật. Mong Phúc M khỏe và cẩn trọng khi đi đường

[@jimmckinnon7148]

There's also a vape shop where you got the brakes fixed?

[@phucmapvlog]

probably

[@jimmckinnon7148]

The sign was in the back where he was napping...

[@jean-jacquesmielecki6884]

It is amusing to notice that, even after the time that you spent here, people still think that you are a tourist

[@phucmapvlog]

Never gets old

[@kaokao4414]

Great, U speaking vietnamese is good. Awesome your vlog and I'm your big fan guy. Btw I wanna speak eng and Vietnamese too. Stay safe and fun 😉😉😉 bye

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks a lot!

[@fridaywithmateobonus2477]

Was HT Camera open? Good advice about BV street!

[@phucmapvlog]

Yes they were, but no interesting content for that part.

[@Suele.ifbbpro]

Wow ninja skill! I always have my jaw drop when i see people flipping like you did

[@monicanguyen4747]

Phúc cảm ơn những video you make ,bạn là người Mỹ nhưng thĩch sống ở Việt Nam trong khi đó nhiều người ở VN muốn sang Mỹ sinh sống ,tôi đã xa quê hương 30 năm tôi sống ở Mỹ rất nhớ VN có điều là đường xá VN thấy sợ quá chạy loạn xạ hết mong sao đất nước VN được đổi mới tốt đẹp hơn

[@FanPTVlogs]

Quê Hương luôn ở trong tim

[@phucmapvlog]

Cảm ơn đã xem kênh của Phúc nha

[@KhoiNguyens]

nice slice of life vid. definitely been missing VN. hope to be able to make it back soon. as for Bui Vien, definitely a lot of shady characters, but I noticed it's all over VN. wrong place, wrong time type of situation

[@phucmapvlog]

Hopefully you can make it back soon enough

[@anguyen5128]

Damn that crazy that bui vien has turned that way. I used to always live on bui vien when i went back to vn and never had an issue. I guess times have changed. Quan 1 is looking so foreign to me now. I havent been there for almost 5 years. Maybe its almost time for me to go back. Hope you are doing well.

[@phucmapvlog]

I enjoyed Bui Vien in 2014-2015, but the tricks got old real quick

[@tieunutu]

That was one of the streets I grew up before going to US. It is sad to see how it had become.

[@phucmapvlog]

Unfortunately

[@friendlyhippolover]

Hi i'm your new fan!! I'm from Vietnam hehe :>

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks for subbing!

[@lenhat3229]

Anh phúc mập ơi ! Anh cho em xin được hỏi cái nàu nhé " anh có tài liệu gì về việc xây trường đại học havat không ạ? Sao gạch xây đẹp quá cảm ơn anh ạ !

[@FanPTVlogs]

Chúc sức khỏe anh Phúc nhé

[@phucmapvlog]

Cảm ơn em

[@LuanNguyen-nr1ge]

Đồng ý với ý kiến của Phúc.Thời tiết vài năm nay k ổn định.trước kia bắt đầu tháng tư là mưa gần cuối năm là hết hẳn.bây giờ tháng 7 luôn vẫn it mưa.và kéo dài tới năm sau.kiểu như cả năm đều có mưa,cái này mình để ý lâu rồi.châc do biến đổi khí hậu nên mới như vậy.

[@TramNguyen-zb9qv]

Anh Phúc yêu Việt Nam. 🌹🌹 Em yêu anh Phúc.....💓💓🌻🌻 Cảm ơn nhe......thấy anh lúc nào cũng làm tốt công việt...💗💗👍👍❤❤

[@phucmapvlog]

Cảm ơn nhiều

[@love4life99]

You know your streets better than me and I’m from here!!

[@vietnambiker715]

I sometimes go to the Indian restaurant right at the end beside Cong Quynh for a snack & a beer at lunch time (buy one get one free), really nice people & nice grub & good to see they have made it through even though only doing take away stuff these days. Great place to sit & watch the goings on even at lunch time.

[@phucmapvlog]

Which one? Babas or Bollywood? (I enjoy both for different reasons, but they are very friendly)

[@vietnambiker715]

@@phucmapvlog Bollywood mate

[@28-hailong41]

after lockdown initially, there are many robbers, so i think you should be careful them ( sorry i'm not good at english)

[@kiwitraveler]

i am really enjoying your vids as I become more emmersed in the language.. it is so much helpful to compare your language to the native viets.. bravo man.. Duolingo is helping alot and with your help it is coming together.. next time im in vietnam i will shout u a b0 pho

[@phucmapvlog]

Happy to hear that! I'm trying to cater to those learning Vietnamese, as well as those learning English. Thanks for watching!

[@TuTran-ti3hn]

No! I think the rain will stop by Christmas time! See you in Viet Nam soon 1/22/2022 before Tet Festival.

[@phucmapvlog]

Hopefully

[@phillipkennedy-wong2132]

Heard what you said about the subway being finished before you leave Vietnam. Are you leaving Vietnam?

[@phucmapvlog]

lol, not anytime soon

[@ThichMinhTue.new.]

Tốt nhất là tránh xa mấy cái đó. Nguy hiểm tự rước họa vào thân

[@LivinginVietnam888]

nice video phuc map... thanks dude....

[@phucmapvlog]

Welcome 👍

[@tuananhphan9637]

Hi . Longtime nó see Phúc mập:)))))

[@TicketToRideAsia]

New World Hotel is also famous for the Catwalk Club 😅

[@phucmapvlog]

You'll have to tell me about it sometime, I don't know what that is

[@TicketToRideAsia]

@@phucmapvlog Sure thing 😉 Glad nothing happened to you with that shady character on BV. I was offered drugs along PNL St the other day in broad daylight around 2pm by a "lady" no less 😅 She was quite pushy lol

[@phucmapvlog]

@@TicketToRideAsia 🤭🤭🤭

[@daivunguyen8628]

Lau quá không gap phúc map

[@phucmapvlog]

chào mừng lại

[@thaonguyenbuithi3736]

Chào anh Phúc Mập đẹp trai 😊👍

[@ITube4RealFun]

LOL Your greeting is funny because of your accent (in a good way).

[@phucmapvlog]

appreciate it!

[@huongvicuocsong4339]

A phúc nói chậm lại 1 chút để nghe dễ hơn được không

[@mattmax6441]

Nice work

[@phucmapvlog]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Ok9880chi]

🤠TOI THICH VIDEO PHUC MAP

[@rconcord9]

Perfect illustration of staying safe(r) when traveling. I’m sure every city has a “Bùi viện” area. Good advice on steering clear. Unfortunately many “not so smart” people out there.

[@phucmapvlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@linh9214]

That's right. Im Vietnamese but i also feel very annoying when people try to scam and make you buy something. Uhh it also happened in Da Lat. One tip for all you guys from other countries travel to VN, dont let anybody try to make you buy things. It's very expensive, especially strawberries in Dalat

[@mtienn]

Bùi Viện area is very complicated.. in the alleys are often the gathering place of drug players. and maybe you don't know, there are also many undercover cops inside :)

[@robertwear5604]

Damn dude this makes me miss Saigon (and you)

[@phamtruonggiang7443]

Good job A Phúc k mập 😘

[@dylanjohndickerson]

It all makes sense now. If only I had watched this video when it came out then my attitude would've been different.

[@phucmapvlog]

Yeah bro, I was doing whatever I could to avoid that guy the second time around

[@cfrancuz23]

Great video, it was like a trio down memory lane seeing some of the sights again. How are your tyres in Saigon much problerm with road debris? I live in Bangkok and have been thinking about a bike I really miss cycling

[@phucmapvlog]

Glad you liked it. This is why I opted for a mountain bike. I use to have a bike with skinny tires in the US, but it wouldn’t fly here

[@zencoffee_10]

the anh khong dinh song o vn nua a

[@woosuksong3642]

Wow.. you speak tieng viet super well

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks a lot

[@trangnguyen-yx9px]

I noticed your video’s quality was better from beginning of it.

[@phucmapvlog]

Good to hear!

[@amynguyen1662]

Thank you!

[@phucmapvlog]

You're welcome!

[@mynameispaul0530]

video quality looks good

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks. 43gb worth of video files, I hope so 😅

[@VutbttrillionaireLe]

Việt Nam vui qáaa hahaha 🤣🤣🤣 Phúc

[@MinhMyTube]

Your vietnamese accent rocks, man.

[@christopherpham4524]

I like you” Phuc map day “ when we were in saigon we live close by to you so hopefully one day I invite you to lunch or something. I’m trying to convince my wife to go back to vn on January.

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks for following along. Hope you are allowed back in

[@aica5989]

Chào Phúc nha 😁😁😁

[@phucmapvlog]

Xin chào

[@dangvo8356]

I was born and grew up in Do Quang Dau & Bui Vien :)), Thank you

[@phucmapvlog]

Nice neighborhood 👍🏻

[@dangvo8356]

@@phucmapvlog It was, I only been back there once in the last 30 years, thanks for Vlog

[@zacharystimpson7017]

Hi there im an 11 year old English boy who lives in Ho chi minh city and can I just say ur videos are brilliant so interesting and also I live near Bin tanh which is very cool!

[@phucmapvlog]

Glad you like them!

[@ThailandTerry2024]

What visa are you on to be living in VN for 7 years? I’ve been living in D-4 for two years and I frequent an specific ATM on Bui Vien on a bi monthly basis. I only go there in the day time and I’ve never had any problem other than the same PoT guy constantly trying to sell to me. I don’t go at night so I don’t know what happens there but judging by the amount of bars (now closed) you could easily find yourself in a bad situation. Your bike brake squeal or chirp is caused by using cheap brake pads that have glazed your rims. The cheap pads are crap because the compound used in them is junk. Purchase aftermarket pads from a high end bike shop and you’ll get a longer lasting pads that does not put a compound glaze on your rims. Later ….

[@phucmapvlog]

I have a business visa/temporary residence card. I’ve never had to make a visa run during my time here, I just handle everything beforehand. As for that street, is the only place where I have any sort of problem. Nothing serious, but if I ever WANT to be hassled, that’s the place I will go

[@tompham637]

His wife is Vietnamese.

[@BlueSky-td9in]

Before 1975, Bui Vien street was already dangerous. Close to this area, it have a High school Hưng Đạo right..?

[@truyenvlog1941]

Helo anh phúc mập 😊😊

[@alvinhang8721]

You proved your point. That was a little scary, that guy tried to stop you.

[@phucmapvlog]

you just have keep your guard up

[@azulperezoso8352]

Đúng rồi, Phúc chỉ nên tin tưởng khán giả của Phúc thôi. Chúc bạn vui :d

[@phucmapvlog]

Cảm ơn nha