Vietnam - A Travel Diary

Hi everyone! From enjoying delicious meals to chatting about entertainment and fashion to learning about human trafficking, our trip to Vietnam was truly a trip of a lifetime. We met extraordinary people and learned so much from their stories and work.
To Kathy, Mimi, and Mimi - the time that we spent together will be treasured forever.
:: PACIFIC LINKS FOUNDATION :: www.pacificlinks.org/
:: Kathy Uyen :: www.imdb.com/name/nm1835940/
:: Mimi Ledo :: mimiledo
To Tuan and the youths at the fruit farm - we're so grateful to have met you! Your kindness moved us beyond words.
Strangers who are now our friends, it's the people who we met that made this trip so meaningful. We hope you enjoy the video and thank you so much for watching!
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[@abby-anne]

I liked it soley for Wendy rocking boot wedges while traversing a branch. Major props.

[@thanksxforxthexvenom]

Haha exactly what I was thinking. I was super relieved to see that lady grab onto her

[@mslovelyshot]

I was thinking the same!

[@emmihwang]

lol I would not be able to do that, props to her

[@counsreykhmer]

was thinking of the same thing.

[@TraMiNguyen]

I think it's a poor fashion decision to walk around Vietnamese countryside with wedges.

[@Wengie]

This video was eye opening and I didn't expect to get so much goodness from it. Thank you for bringing up some important issues as well :D

[@danmorgan3685]

+Wengie It was a very nice video.

[@haleymccaydesigns8991]

Wow Wendy. This video was honestly my favorite video of yours that you've ever made. I've been following your blog for several years and it brings me so much joy to see how much you've accomplished and how far you've come and the fact that you're using those experiences to further your knowledge of the world. You really are an inspiration.

[@AshleyUdoh]

Wendy this was an incredibly beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your travels with us.

[@CiecieNewson]

Ashley Udoh It was beautiful and so good of Wendy to show the good and the bad. I'm glad she linked how we can help the human trafficking situation. Smile!

[@mahakalishivarao7915]

Ashley Udoh iima

[@kimdao]

That was a beautiful video! It made me miss Vietnam so much, thankyou for sharing this

[@KimThai]

I'm Vietnamese, you've been my role model for so long, this video touched my heart more then you'll ever know.

[@nyusufffff]

Vietnam may not look perfect but when you explore deep inside the country you will understand its beauty, the magnificence that it holds, the adventures that it offers. I'm proud to be Vietnamese. Thank you Wendy for making such a breathtaking video!

[@vanphuongle2298]

Too Soon Junior 8

[@birdcherrywhite]

I have to say, I was just planning on watching a snip of this video and then move on before bed, but I got absolutely captivated. Beautifully done, and such a beautiful country, and people.

[@MimiVu]

Wendy! It was so wonderful to meet and spend QT with you, and thank you for including Pacific Links Foundation and me in your video diary! Please come back soon--I'll take you up to Lao Cai to visit our shelter for trafficking survivors and we can also check out the northern food and fashion scenes :) Chuc mung nam moi! xx MIMI

[@vincepham2997]

When you are feeling stressed out at work or school and you feel that life is being so unfair to you just remember that there are people in this world living in places like Vietnam that are filled with poverty and hardships.The power of social media can inspire and teach you about the daily struggles that these people are going through everyday. Your life struggles in a first world country pales in comparison to those living in poverty in third world countries.Thankyou for this amazing and touching video.

[@morrilynblake2716]

I'm so happy that you didn't just travel to Vietnam 🇻🇳 to show the beautiful cities and culture but you also explored real social issues that need to be tackled and that I love. Thank you 😊

[@justinzaff]

This video made me miss travelling so much , i wish i was there in Vietnam visiting all those beautiful places and eating all that delicious food .

[@IamLyricMarley]

That lady talking about the sex trade... I want to hear more. Also where can we help fund her efforts ?

[@IamLyricMarley]

No worries I saw it in the link. Thank you. I will share with my organization

[@trinigerian]

It's such an eye opener to think about the gamble that people all over the world experience when they pursue what they believe to be an opportunity that will improve their lives and that of their loved ones. For every one that makes it to school or to a legit work assignment, how many end up in less fortunate scenarios like the sex trade?

[@CiecieNewson]

trinigerian Such a sad truth you state. Women and children are exploited everywhere. :-(

[@lykeosmile]

My VietNam is so beautiful and Thank You Wendy for letting everybody to know it

[@main7211]

I'm kind of envious you got to hang out with Kathy Uyen, she's amazing! I love Vietnam and cannot wait to go back.

[@paraminojorack5781]

Incredibly beautiful video! We are going to Vietnam this December. Vietnam is such a beautiful country with an intriguing history and delicious cuisine.

[@CallmeMarilooTV]

I looooooved this travel diary, these women, people you encountered are strong, they make a meaning out of their lives.

[@ninayang9097]

This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing Wendy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@eefjejutje]

I went to Vietnam 3 years ago, it was wonderful. This video brought me back, thank you Wendy

[@KeanusRandom36]

So beautiful. I'm visiting Vietnam in June for a month and this video helped me realize I take a lot for granted living here in the states. And I'm really exited to learn more when I visit!!!! Awesome video!!:D

[@nganngan2157]

+Keanu Aupiu welcome to Vietnam ^^

[@travellifevietnam5193]

Nice to meet you in Vietnam

[@nganngan2157]

yesh . me too

[@jamiehuynh7015]

Wendy, it's so great to see you visit Vietnam. Thank you for sharing it.

[@vivianloarca]

Wow that video make me cry beautiful

[@juhaify]

me too :)

[@UneBelleMoi]

Because its propaganda designed to do that.

[@juhaify]

HoneyBlondeOutspoken if so, then justifiably so

[@mrxunknown7156]

HoneyBlondeOutspoken and you are an american i guess? why are americans so stupied? O.o

[@UneBelleMoi]

MrX Unknown I am an American but one who reads and researches. And this makes ME "stupid?" I'd say the source of "stupid" aka as willful ignorance, is coming from the source of ad hominem attacks instead of facts.

[@sparklefarter]

That smile at 7:35 got to me. It was so endearing. I interpreted it as a sad but hopeful smile. Living life to it's best. Thank you again Wendy for opening up the world and sharing it with us. Definitely took everything in to remember.

[@Julie_LP]

Vietnam is a beautiful country with beautiful culture, food and people. This video is lovely, thanks for posting this!

[@emonypemony]

this is one of the most beautiful videos i've seen, especially on vietnam! idky i felt like tearing up at the end. i have ancestry in vietnam and watching this makes me want to go back and see how my relatives used to live and to embrace my culture. than u dear wendy

[@TokyoSelect]

Wendy you're just amazing! Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey :)

[@joanneadamidou6218]

Very moved and impressed with this travel diary. Major props. Thank you for sharing.

[@dhb626yt]

Wendy, you were so missed. But each time you go away and then come back, I love how you always bring back a piece of gold to share....thanks beautiful, smiles

[@TrinaDuhra]

Great video!! Loved getting a glimpse into Vietnam. So special!

[@thuylinh18]

Thanks Wendy for such a beautiful clip about Vietnam

[@Fanouvvi]

Incredible! Thank you, Wendy for sharing this short film with us. I learned something new about Vietnam Such an amazing story from everyone point of view.

[@s_____y]

This video was beautiful! I haven't been back to my Vietnam in ages

[@Missgorgeous-p3c]

Where did.you go?i miss you Wendy....n of course lookbooks.come back

[@alittleaboutalot]

You do everything so beautifully Wendy.

[@darymoncayo2348]

hi, I miss your videos... :(

[@fashionbyally]

Missed your videos

[@meggChannel]

Really inspiring wendy! I really appreciated that the main focus of this trip video was meeting people, people who tried to make a positive difference of their life or the life of others... Raising awareness of the situation of some Vietnamese girls too. Love it :)

[@1024specialkay]

so touching! Amazing video Wendy!

[@loveveganpeace]

I went 3 months ago and I still really miss Vietnam. It's great that you got to go, too!

[@ExtendedStudent4Real]

That was beautiful. Every story pulled me in.

[@kleeterrazas83]

That was BEAUTIFUL thank you for sharing your journey!

[@HAPPYplaceQC]

Love this travel diary! Beautifully done! :)

[@4everLarose]

Thank YOU for showing us Vietnam's beauty

[@aneymei]

This was such a heartwarming video, Wendy! Thank you for sharing with us a glimpse of Vietnam - you always look so stylish for your travels :)

[@iAMminky3]

So beautiful, Wendy!

[@dewyv5243]

I'm From Vietnam 😀🇻🇳And it is exactly how you explained it.It fun at lunar new year too,A lot of the foods are great too.

[@KCD14]

im vietnamese myself, can't wait to visit my parents' hometown one day. what a good inspirational video Wendy, thanks for sharing!

[@JusstElla]

I am so obsessed with this video and the people in it! Very inspired!

[@HelenaDiCastro]

Such a beautiful and inspirational video, thank you!

[@Coquete82L]

This was beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@valeriecao782]

I miss Vietnam. Haven't been back in 13 years. It has sure changed a lot. But omg your shoes! I can't believe you were able to walk up that bamboo poll with it on! I miss your videos Wendy!!

[@BrylanandLisa]

I hope you do more videos like this!! This was incredible, thanks for sharing!!

[@caraalaraa7155]

This video almost made me cry. I am Vietnamese but I have never been to Vietnam so this video let me have a glimpse of the place where my father was born

[@vhun05]

Loved this video. So beautiful and inspiring.

[@NoirKittie]

Thank you for sharing your experience Wendy. I hope to visit North, Mid & South Vietnam with my mom to learn more about my roots.

[@beeckss1213]

Omg Wendy! I love how inspiring you are, not only do you inspire me because of your life story, but it bleeds through you how humble and amazing of a person you are honestly... thank you for sharing this with us. I miss your videos. :(

[@ashenk3967]

Beautiful video - thank you for sharing your trip!

[@connier.8775]

This was a lovely video. Thank you Wendy!

[@aimeebautistasuero2404]

This was so touching :') Loved the video!

[@whitneyatthecardstudio7619]

Such a big world out there with so much to see! Thank you for sharing this beautiful video with us! 💕

[@jorivera7335]

Wendy, I loved your video. It is very warmhearted, interesting and inspiring. I am impressed with the way you displayed the real Vietnam, instead of showing us what tourist go to when they visit. It was very eye opening when you spoke to that lady about the human traffickers. I hope that the people who are able to do something to help with that kind of crime are really working hard at finding away to stop it. Thank you for sharing that video.

[@tiffanysmile37]

This is a beautiful travel vlog! Makes me really want to visit Vietnam )):

[@emmynguyen9282]

I honestly love how the Vietnamese cuisine is healthy yet flavourable! Lovely video :)

[@7Dante7]

OK no joke. Whoever produced this video deserves his/her weight in Vietnamese noodles. Excellent editing, writing and narration. Thank you for sharing your time and your talent.

[@dynamicskys1]

A wonderful video. A true storyteller.

[@LuMaFoe]

Thank you for taking me back to Vietnam! Beautiful video about a beautiful contrey!

[@johncox2157]

This was a beautiful video! Thank you.

[@AdelineYu]

Can this video get any better? So inspirational so eye opening so beautiful. Well done Wendy

[@linhduong4854]

Wendy, this video has touched me beyond words. I'm so glad to see you get in touch with your culture. I can especially relate to those youths in Vietnam because I was one of them. I grew up in the countryside with rice paddies just like the ones you saw. Although I was young and didn't understand at the time, as I grow older, I realize the sacrifices my parents made to get me where I am today. I am so proud of where I came from and I hope that when I have children, they will understand too.

[@paulinechatelan]

Beautiful video, Vietnam is such an amazing country! Makes me so proud to be half vietnamese, and makes me really wanna go back to see the people and my family

[@KathyTruong90]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Wendy! I was just in Vietnam for the first time this summer to volunteer with Pacific Links. They do amazing work, I'm so glad you met with Mimi and can raise awareness to this serious human trafficking problem in Vietnam. Watching this video brings back so many memories - especially all the amazing people, delicious food, and floating market!!

[@itsjocex33]

this is incredibly inspiring, thank you for this lovely video!

[@SunshinePediatricTherapy]

Amazing look into the beauty of Vietnam. .. thank you, ps.. I was floored at your glam boots/outfit to the floating market and country side tour.

[@infinitegraceandmercy]

Wow I cried buckets. Beautiful heart, Wendy. Namaste

[@ThanieKB]

Just in less than 8 min you made me think about my childhood back in vietnam. The beauty of our country. Cam on love & thanks for sharing your awesome trip.. Stay beautiful nguoi dep

[@emmariley561]

Love Love Loved your video Wendy! I visited Vietnam about one year ago, and it make me remember all the beautiful things about the country. Very interesting and sad to hear about the trafficking situation - definitely an eye opening video!

[@sharasimmons]

Gorgeous! Loved every second.

[@gemini022]

This was amazing and so inspiring to visit other countries in the world.

[@kaydee616]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us..

[@JDempsey23]

I just wanted to say I absolutely loved this video. I like how it was educational AND beautiful. It talked about sex trafficking in Vietnam, the floating markets, food, and it was just another nice video showing how wonderful people are, like learning about that family who hopes to come to California for more oppurtunities. You are a beautiful soul, Wendy :)

[@kimmafer]

I loved this video & I'm glad you enjoyed your trip Wendy!

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

This was an amazing adventure!! Thank you for sharing this experience!! I want to go back and continue this adventure!!

[@karisant]

I love your voice. It relaxes me ☺️

[@christinaphan1]

This was amazing to watch. I was born in the United States but speak Vietnamese fluently and remain very culturally intact. I only visited Vietnam one time in 2006. Would absolutely love to go back now. I am sure the country is so different than what it used to be when my parents left as VN War refugees.

[@kindregardskatie]

Such an amazing journey you've been on! ♡ this video.

[@OrangemintPop]

Such a touching video. Wish it was longer.

[@Lafalot54]

Amazing video Wendy!! Very insightful :)

[@hilarymc15]

Thanks Wendy for sharing such a beautiful and touching experience! I hope that I can visit Vietnam soon!

[@danielleltran]

Such a beautiful video Wendy, it made me so proud to see where my parents came from. I have been to visit Vietnam a few times but have never seen that side of it before.

[@kimjulyofficial]

What a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing and putting such great work into your videos!

[@susanschafer1248]

Wendy, this was a lovely video and you are maturing into such a lovely young lady. It's been a pleasure to watch you and witness this beautiful transformation. I see so much potential in you and I have a feeling you will do a lot of good things for a lot of people. Wishing you all the best of everything in your life.

[@julylafallo]

i have goosebumps...thank you for this!

[@ablkmnsdrmm]

Beautiful footage. I loved it. I was watching a friend Sabrina pham blog she made of Vietnam and I then found yours and watched it because I wanted to see more footage of this beautiful place. I'm glad the two of you blog your trips there

[@naomipham6217]

Hi Wendy, I actually live in Saigon and have been here for the majority of my life. I've met Mimi before, and heard her give talks about the sex trade at International Schools around the city. She is truly an inspiration and I hope you work with her in the future. Human trafficking in Asia is not an issue that is discussed nearly enough back in the States. This video was really amazing for me to watch because I got to see my city and my home through your eyes and it's nice to see that we both appreciate its beauty. It was so strange to see you in my favourite restaurants and cafes when I'm so used to the setting on your video being California! Glad you enjoyed your trip here in Vietnam and hope you come back soon. x

[@Jessicaalyse22]

Thanks for sharing your amazing experience!

[@bextree]

Miss you, Wendy! Loved this video!

[@annaquach2648]

It's amazing to see people still remember their roots. I am Vietnamese too, and I love every single piece of it; even it's good or bad, it's still a part of me. Thank you for sharing your love towards Vietnam with people in the world. Hope you can keep up with your good work and great style, and I hope to see you someday. Love

[@KatelynRose]

amazing beautiful video thank you so much for sharing Wendy!

[@Vietnamdrive]

Vietnam is beautiful to visit. I like to explore most of the food in Vietnam.