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What about Vietnam - Traveller Insights

Welcome to What About Vietnam - A Travel Podcast with Kerry Newsome. If you have ever thought about Vietnam as a holiday destination, but unsure, well, this may be just the eye-opener you need to help you decide you must go. A cross between "Trip advisor and a blog" minus the 300+ pages of reading, this podcast aims to give you insights into Vietnam from years of traveling to and from, and as a travel manager. My objective is to give you the information the guide books don"t,.... in an easy to

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S5- E11 - Out & About in Hồ Tràm Vietnam

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2024/03/27

The “Out & About in Vietnam” series continues with Kelley McCarthy and I deciding to go in search of a beach escape from Saigon. Not many people know about this place, and with a new highway making it so much easier to access, it may just be the ticket!Today we're exploring a different kind of vacation experience—one where the hotel itself is the main destination. Our destination is Hồ Tràm, located about 125 kilometres from Saigon. Just a 2-hour shuttle bus trip away. Our home away from

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S5-E10 - Out & About in Saigon (Uncut) - with host...

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2024/03/21

Welcome to the premiere of "What About Vietnam" – the Uncut Edition! This marks the second instalment of our Out & About mini-series, where I, Kerry Newsome, along with the ever-adventurous Kelly McCarthy, take you on a journey through the vibrant streets of Saigon. Get ready for a deeply personal and unforgettable experience as we share candid anecdotes and insider tips. From quirky mishaps to heart-warming moments, we're laying it all bare – glitches and all. You'll hear

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S5-9 - Out & About In Saigon - with What About...

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2024/03/11

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What About Vietnam – S5-E8 – Empowering the...

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2024/02/16

Join us for an insightful journey into the pressing issue of human trafficking in Vietnam, and discover how, as a traveller, you have the ability to effect real change.In this episode, I'm joined by Kim Miller, who offers firsthand insights into the challenges and the remarkable efforts undertaken by Blue Dragon, an organization dedicated to combatting human trafficking. As a listener, you'll gain a profound understanding of the poverty and vulnerabilities that fuel human trafficking,

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What About Vietnam – S1 – 8 Tips for Vietnam...

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2024/01/16

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What About Vietnam – S5-E7 - The Rise of Unique...

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2023/12/04

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What About Vietnam - S5-E6 –Explore the ‘Land of...

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2023/11/08

Bac Giang, is a picturesque place that often remains under the radar until the Lychee Festival, typically featured in social pages and news around June. This lively event commemorates Bac Giang's distinction as the "Land of Lychees."In today’s episode Bac Giang and the subject of lychees are front and centre, as I get to share the story of a photographer named Jessie Pearlman, a previous guest on the podcast, who embarked on a return trip to Vietnam, driven by his love for the country

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What About Vietnam - S5-5 - The famous Hai Van Pass...

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2023/10/12

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What About Vietnam – S5- E4 -Exploring the Case for...

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2023/09/12

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What About Vietnam – S5_E3 – Heritage and discovery...

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2023/08/16

In this podcast episode, I have the opportunity to introduce you to Vicki Thai, a Health Care Sales professional living in Utah, USA, with Vietnamese heritage. Vicki's family immigrated to the United States from Vietnam when she was four years old, and during her growing up, she had never given much thought to her Vietnamese background. However, a moment of vulnerability in her mother's health led her to realize the importance of experiencing her heritage. She decided to plan a trip to

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What About Vietnam – S5- E2 – Choosing Hoi An as a...

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2023/07/25

I’m thrilled to have such an engaging conversation with our guest today about the digital nomad lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned nomad or just curious about this exciting way of life, this episode is a must-listen!I am fortunate to be joined with Florian Rucker who inspires nomads by providing a unique, friendly, and well fit out co working space in Hoi An called The Hub, to perform this kind of work. If you can imagine having high speed internet, in a glass workspace, in the middle of rice

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What About Vietnam - S5-01 - Vietnam Visa Updates and...

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2023/07/03

In this episode of "What About Vietnam," Kerry Newsome shares some exciting news about the visa situation for entering Vietnam. As of August 15th, travelers will be able to extend their stays from 30 days to 90 days. Kerry recommends using the official immigration website here to apply for your visa and shares the details in the show. However as this change is NOT effective till 15th August, the website has not been updated to reflect this change. See source here for full

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What About Vietnam - S4-25 - Drone photography in...

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2023/06/09

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What About Vietnam - S4-23 -How to capture Beautiful...

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2023/05/23

One of my favourite things to do in Vietnam is taking photographs. You can’t help wanting to just click away!!! It’s hard not to want to capture Vietnam’s magnificent scenery and colour popping landscapes, rivers, mountains and cities a buzz with people and rich culture. However, how can we capture those photographs that, upon reviewing them later, fill us with an overwhelming sense of pride and eagerness to share them with our loved ones?Today in this show we begin a 2 Part Mini Series - Focusing

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What About Vietnam - S4-24 -How to capture Beautiful...

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2023/05/11

In Part 2 we continue our journey in the pursuit of the best pics of Vietnam with Thomas Levine as my guest: - Are you taking notes? You don’t need to. Just go to the Transcript for the episode on the website on this page. Part 1 and Part 2. Meet once again our extraordinary photographer, and guest Thomas Levine whose talents and experiences have taken him on an incredible journey around the world!To his credit, Thomas’s travels have resulted in an extensive archive of photographs from many

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What About Vietnam - S4-E22 - A wide lens view of...

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2023/04/30

In this episode of "What About Vietnam," I talk with adventurer and cinematographer Jack Taylor about the region of Sapa in north western Vietnam. Sapa is a scenic area known for its mountainous terrain and rice terraced fields. Jack shares his experience trekking and filming for his Youtube channel through the Hoang Lien Son Mountains and his interactions with the local hill tribes. As a result of this trip, Jack is able to provide useful information for travellers looking to explore the

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What About Vietnam – S4- E21 – Exploring Phong Nha...

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2023/04/11

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What About Vietnam – S4- E20 – Hoi An – A life...

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2023/03/22

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What About Vietnam – S4- E19 – Why Vietnam wins the...

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2023/02/27

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What About Vietnam – S4- E18 – Discover some of the...

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2023/02/06

Today the show welcomes my lovely guest Alexandra Hepworth to talk about luxury travel in Vietnam. Alexandra lived in Vietnam for 9 years up to 2020, and worked with some of the big brands such as the Fusion Group; The Vietnam Tourism board, the Caravelle Saigon and the Hyatt Regency in Phnom Penh. She now resides in Bogota, Colombia. Together we take you through some of the big brands you may follow as a luxury traveller. We think you will be pleasantly surprised at the value for money and

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