Visiting HOI AN Vietnam 2023 | My Honest Opinion

[@boxcartwilly]

Good video 👍🏻😎

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@boomme3598]

Great job Wayne. Good overview of the town and walkabout. You should for sure get one of those hats!

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks mate! I do like them hats.

[@thegrinch8970]

Thanks for the video brother Wayne. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Cheers mate 👍

[@jackoneil3933]

Thanks for the look Wayne!

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Cheers Jack!

[@migspedition]

Hoi An reminds me of Vigan City in my country. I'll be visiting March 2024. Thank you for this video now I have an idea of the town

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It's a magical place. I would recommend to visit.

[@juliehawkes1050]

Great vlog Wayne,love the look of hoi ann.dont know if your still but there is a beach a bit out of town

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks Julie 👍 yep, it's a great beach 👌

[@knockknock1246]

Walkabout Wayne sighting moments ago! Frickin' Awesome!!!!!!! 🥊

[@WalkAboutWayne]

You're a top man Knock Knock! Thank you so much buddy! I'm having a drink on you now man. I'll be giving you a shout out on a vlog also. Thanks man 👌

[@rudd2962]

nice video bro , looks like there are more things to buy here than in Thailand .. Life is good when things are cheap n people are nice, you are tempting me to find a way to live in VN long term man .. ha

[@WalkAboutWayne]

The stuff is endless buddy. More stuff then Chiang Mai for sure.

[@mishaknierim4737]

Glad you did this for the rest of us. I’m heading to Da Nang this afternoon, looking to spend a couple of weeks. Hoi An looks pretty, but nothing more irritating than a tourist vibe over an extended period of time. I’ll check it out, maybe get a blazer made. Certainly beats Saigon.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks! It's a nice town , but overrun with tourists. It's a nice short trip from Da Nang though. Have fun 😁

[@Bob-rt5vd]

Wayne you crack me up with your videos 😂, there great thank you. I hope your still in Thailand when I get there in 2024. Take care and happy travels!

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice one Bob, always good to have a laugh mate 🤣. I will be back in Thailand for sure.

[@behindyoureyes911]

Funny enough mate, I bought a whole wardrobe from this exact spot in Hoi An hahaha. They are definitely the friendliest and I still wear some of their clothes today. Bought me a custom suit, shirts, shorts and dress shirts.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Great place to get kitted out mate. The suits looked good, as did the Rhythm and blues shoes 👌👌

[@barrytwaddle4691]

Wayne you must look for the centuries old Japanese Bridge. Around this area are the most famouse night markets.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Already been there buddy. Thanks

[@MsJM0923]

Touring us around the market is good enough.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@gsomethingsomething2658]

Wayne, I'd be interested to see stuff you don't see in every other youtuber's blog videos. Not quite sure what that would be, but markets etc. have been done to death everywhere.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I'm not sure what that other stuff would be mate but that's not me. I just hit the streets and do my thing. Cheers buddy!

[@gsomethingsomething2658]

@@WalkAboutWayne Fair enough :)

[@Jefe_Perro]

So you’ll be moving to Hoi An next year Wayne? 😉 Those things at the end are Cyclos (Pedi Taxis) they used to be everywhere, now just a tourist thing. Theres also a fantastic movie called Cyclo which IMO is one of the best south east asian movies of all time. It's got some confronting scenes but that director is a wizard. Movies almost 30 years old now. 00:23:25 Bit of Arsh checking going on there...

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice one Jefe my son! Not sure about moving here mate but it's a cool little town. Good spotting buddy! Always someone loving the camera in the background 🤣

[@davidlomas9195]

Injoy mate take care.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks David 🙏🙏

[@drifteratheart5996]

Sounded like one of the extras was the 5 star. Ha. Under Armour needs to make a pointy hat. Good vid, Wayne.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yep, trust me to think she said something else🤣 Thanks mate .

[@drifteratheart5996]

Nicer women there or same same? The guys need a run down. 💋

[@truesouth4784]

I've only been to Hoi An a few times. During the high season, it was mayhem. Way too crowded and the touts were just way over the top. It was disappointing to be honest. I also visited in low season and it was awesome. It was around November if I recall.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It's a beautiful city but i agree with you. It reminded me of being in Disneyland or something at night. Like a tourist attraction. I guess it's good for the locals though, so that's a good thing.

[@MsJM0923]

Love the dresses design

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@MsJM0923]

It's really nice town.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@MsJM0923]

Table runner I like that it will cheaper to buy it over there.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@bernardhearne8372]

Cheers Wayne, I've enjoyed catching up on your vlogs lately. The more I watch the more I look forward to the next one! Very refreshing way with people even when their practically dragging you in to buy something. Keep it up and safe travels 👍

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks Bernard, appreciate you liking the vlogs mate 👍

[@paddy696]

Hoi An my 1st visit 1997, just into World Heritage Status! Perhaps Aug/Sept time of year. Major floods Hue + Hoi An. Hue Hung Vuong St, water levels mid thigh on me, I'm 6ft 1" + Hoi An flood levels water front were 3mtr high. Women rowing boats usually were 3 streets back. Rowing with difficulty on corners. Very Big currents on corners! I was Hoi An many times after, spent days watching the many derilict buildings being restored. A team women men a hand cart, sand tiles big lengths of timber, by days end a roof had been repaired, new tiles fitted. Set of stairs carved out of a large heavy length of wood! Life was quieter then in Hoi An, no or few noisy tourists, progress no just unfortunately the way the world is evolving! Vloging visitors, rushing to the next hit on their "Bucket List" I'm of an much older generation, slow travel is more appreciated, make limited contact/ chat with the locals. Purchase memories to have! I've sat down on a quiet street corner Hue, Hoi An, Ha Noi, HCMC. After a short time camera is taken out, I'd take photos of the noodle sellers, children playing football, the ball substitution is compacted newspaper tight string to keep it in place! Some months later, return same corner with photos, walk across the street, place on ground or give the photos out! Step back see the smiles, giggles of the children! Safe and enjoyable travel to you all, keep safe always, Sanity is Optional. 😊🎉😂

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Great to read this comment. Thanks 👍

[@ChilloutLars]

You got the idea now, Wayne. Arrive with no plans or expectations. As I've learned in previous travels, I can't judge a town in 2 hours. Paddy Doyle thought Da Nang was a disappointment after 48 hours. I'm happy you made it to Hoi An. There's a whole lot more to be discovered...on wheels Wayne.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Always more buddy, in any place but time is nearing an end sadly. Hoi An is cool but probably not for me. But like you said mate, you need time to really get a feel for somewhere. Nice one Lars.

[@MsJM0923]

It's more exciting for you and for us. That's the fun of if no plan just go with the flow. Just see what is going to happen.

[@MsJM0923]

Wow! I like the surrounding it's more relaxing and the vibe is different than Thailand.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@politanene]

Wayne: The best Beach I ever been is located near Ho ian, amazing water temperature and perfect waves. (I live in Fiji so I can tell 😂), maybe you can give a chance. Enjoy!

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I've probably been to it Paula but so many around. Some great beaches in Vietnam. Thanks

[@MsJM0923]

Good shops for souvenirs shirts

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@MsJM0923]

You should bring water with you all the time.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@robertburnett6348]

That is where I met the N. Viet. vet who "worked" in Saigon. He operated a boat. We were there 3 days. I rode a bike across the river. More local viets there. And found a neat book store. Then got lost, of course. Wound up outside of town at the local Viet bus station. Got some strange looks and smiles. I wondered what would have happened if I took the next bus. Maybe still there? Anyway, you should spend about 3 days there with a real guide. Nice to just walk around. But you can miss some neat things. Anyway, I don't mind the scams. The only way some of the people can survive. Not much govt. help.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

No need for a guide mate, I'm my own guide. Good for you on the Scams mate.👍

[@robertburnett6348]

Ed Sweeney feels the same. I just like the tour first at times, then go back to the good spots. But in reality, I mainly in my own. We have both met interesting folks. I wouldn't have met that N. Viet on a tour.

[@randyh.6928]

The town appears to have very nice architecture, not too much traffic, and big trees all around, so I can see why tourists find it a charming little place. Haha, you sound like such a tourist hater, saying they ruined the town. But I know what you mean. We all want to be the only tourist in a foreign city. It always feels less "foreign" and authentic when surrounded by other Westerners. Thanks for the tour.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It's a beautiful town Randy! It looks even more amazing at night. I'm just a middle aged British man mate, Have to have a moan about something.🤣. Cheers Randy.

[@MsJM0923]

I agree another country to add for my bucket list.

[@mubbles1066]

The stall holders and shopkeepers in Vietnam seem much more insistent than the ones here in Chiang Mai,if I lived there and had that every time I went out it would do my nut in…Hoi An looks like a nice place for a short visit though.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yes, very much so! Bit more pushy in Vietnam, you need to stand firm and say no. Hoi An is more of this than Da Nang though. But i agree, it would get to much.

[@randyirvine5858]

You're killing it Wayne. Pretty place, if you can escape the tourists. I think they call those bikes 'cyclos'. Good to see you chatting up them locals😁

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice one buddy! Always good to make them smile and have a laugh 👌

[@petergillespie6395]

I spent four nights in Hoi An in Feb and loved it. Sure, it is touristy, but the old part is stunning. As for coffee, in Vietnam, the coffee is excellent. One of the reasons that I loved Vietnam so much. Tea I drink about once a month. And then it is Rooibos because it has some taste. Never understood the English tea. Not my cup of haha.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I must admit, the Vietnamese coffee is so addictive. I don't drink coffee anymore but i had to start again while I'm here. Can't beat a nice cup of ENGLISH Teas mate, nothing beats that 🤣🤣🤣. Hoi An is a stunning place, good for a holiday i think. Thanks Peter.

[@paulsargent2343]

Looks good for a day/night visit . I recently saw a Vlogger describe the place as " A victim of its own success " . Although not a stay vacation place for me I can see it's attraction & draw for tourists

[@WalkAboutWayne]

You hit the nail on the head mate, I would say it is just that. It's a beautiful town but 1 day was enough for me. The outskirts of the town are nice and quiet though. Thanks

[@MsJM0923]

Good Morning Vietnam shirt

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@Seoirse-pn5uu]

Is there any free apps that translate english to Vietnamese on Android phones guys ?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yes, Google translate. It should already be on your phone 👍

[@roberthornbrook8374]

Wayne get a suit brother never seen you dapper 😂

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@stevens8785]

Nice tour of Hoi An Wayne. Those stall/shop owners will wake up one day to just letting customers look instead of getting in their face all the time. That puts me right off for sure and I would just walk to get away from them. . Thanks for the tour mate !! 🤩

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice one Steven mate. I agree buddy, i always think someone would sell more if they just let the shopper look. I understand why they do it, but i do tend to walk on also. Cheers mate.

[@fnoce5948]

Ho Chi Minh committed brutal màss-murder in landlords in the 1950s. He operated out if Hanoi. Ken Burns himself showed this of Ho in a book

[@robertburnett6348]

Check the French prisons in Hanoi. There are reasons.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@fnoce5948]

@@robertburnett6348 False. Ho had for his very first murdered victim a former supporter of him. A beautiful lady who had supported him and owned property and ran her own business on the property and her name was Nguyen Thi Nam ( Google her!). All those landlords and in some cases land owners who got bullets in the head and no burial from Ho.

[@fnoce5948]

@@robertburnett6348 You need help for finding Ho's totally inhuman landlord slaughter justified in any way and at all!

[@raykelly2854]

Yo- you need to buy some stuff from those merchants- they hurting.

[@robertburnett6348]

Yes. I don't call them "scams" Like in Thailand they don't get much Govt. help, if any. We would do the same to survive.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Only buy what I need or want Ray buddy. Hurting all over the world 👍

[@robertburnett6348]

I apologized to Wayne for my quick judging. He can also me.

[@robertburnett6348]

""slap me".

[@ThuanLe-rb2oo]

hahahaha. Lovely place and yet funny vendors too...Hello can I sit..? - Yes - What's your name - One dollar.....you were so smart to getting up and walked away otherwise your next question's answer will be 2 dollars .... (dont feel bad I was once expeienced the same scam at an Mexican bar.....but it ended much more worse than this...hahaha)

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Never fee bad mate, just smile and move on. I did actually give this woman a tip. Very rare that i do but i was already sitting and took the picture.

[@MsJM0923]

A lot of lanterns decors

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@robertburnett6348]

Forgot... During the war I tried to pick up one of those basket carriers that the Viet ladys carry. I could barely lift it So I might have given that "photo" lady $ just for carrying it around.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Good for you Robert ! I gave the sit down photo lady $2 aswell mate. No need for me to shout about it though.

[@robertburnett6348]

I feel like sheeeet. Judging again. Who was that who said..."Judge not" ....And when at times I ignore a local homeless guy. But I also don't brag of my charity. J. I hate being judged. But find myself doing it too much. Just slap me when we meet.

[@shesfatale]

I loved Hoi An and it was fun at first, but by the end of our 4th day there, I couldn't wait to get out because of the touts.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yes, it's defo a short holiday town. I think 1 day was enough for me. I met a subscriber who lives on the outskirts though and it was really nice. The town is for tourists though, i agree.

[@lightsout5217]

Wayne, I hope you learn a lesson from this trip, you are wasted staying in Chiang Mai. This series is excellent.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Hey man thanks for liking the series! Chiang Mai has always been my base buddy, i never intended to be a travel vlogger. Thanks for the props though🙏

[@patnewman1]

Hoi An is a nice little city but it is seriously a tourist trap, high pressure sales people. There were far too many tourists for me, I left after 3 hours. As always a good video.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I agree Pat, it is a beautiful city. I have my night time vlog coming and it was really busy. Great business for the town but only somewhere i could visit for a short time.

[@MsJM0923]

Looks cleaner than Thailand's river.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@MsJM0923]

I will buy a lot of dress.

[@stuartmearns2627]

Nice place but the store holders constant insistence would drive you round the twist. You buy, you buy, you buy..... "YOU" bye bye 👋👋

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I agree Stuart, that always put me off anywhere I've been. I understand why they do it but I'd let the shopper look stress free.

[@chaisakchaisak5278]

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[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@roberthornbrook8374]

Wayne get a suit brother never seen you dapper 😂

[@WalkAboutWayne]

They ain't got my style, i want paisley interior.