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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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What About Vietnam - S3-22 - Phong Nha Cave tours in...

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2022/02/28

Phong Nha caves have been described as a "a bucket list adventure travel destination" and after this podcast, I think you will understand why.Phong Nha as a location, is fast becoming the major draw card to Vietnam for adventure seekers. If its magical scenery and surprisingly clean and green flourishing forests you are seeking, then you will want to give some serious thought to Phong Nha caves.It has been said, passing through the different caves, that the stunning landscapes will make

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What About Vietnam – S3-21 – Learn the best...

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2022/02/15

Shopping in Vietnam is “awesome” on so many levels. And while it may sound obvious - knowing some phrases or a few words in Vietnamese can really make the experience even more fun.In this episode ( part 3) Ms Ha and I expand on the ‘game” of shopping or bartering, as Ha gives us some keys words to use to help you get the item you want, at the best price.Because lets face it. That's what we want, right? A Video here of Ms Ha as she takes us around the markets -

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What About Vietnam – S3-20 – Learn “special dietary...

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2022/02/06

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What About Vietnam – S3-19 – Learn “greetings” in...

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2022/02/01

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What About Vietnam - S3-18 - Discover an emerging...

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2022/01/18

We all deserve a few laughs after the years just passed. So to discover there is a “happening” Comedy Scene in Saigon, I thought this has got to go on the MUST DO things during your stay in this vibrant city.That’s the amazing thing about Vietnam. Despite everything it gets thrown from Covid to typhoons…it always finds ways to astound you!So, let's kick off the year with a podcast that talks about entertainment, and more to the point - fun and laughter in the bustling city of Saigon.Let me

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What About Vietnam - S3-17 - Mui Ne - Beach bliss,...

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2021/12/15

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What About Vietnam - S3-16 - Traveling in Vietnam...

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2021/12/07

The final episode in this series.A short episode to close out the series, I am again joined by Miquel Angel as we discuss the broader challenges of trip planning.“While time is in your hands” says my knowledgeable guest Miquel, it does take astute planning to get the best out of the regions within a restrictive 14 day trip, which was the basis of this series. This is a 3 -part series, so may I suggest you start with Part 1 to get the full benefit of my guest’s insights.Miquel further shares his take

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What About Vietnam - S3-15 - Travel to Vietnam - Part...

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2021/11/25

In this Episode we explore the value of time on a holiday in Vietnam. This is part 2 - with Miquel Angel.While we discussed in Part 1, the aspects of travel opening up to 5 provinces from November 2021. In this Part 2, we expand the travel opening conversation and unpack the normal trip duration of 14 days to see the main destinations. From there we discover the highlights and lowlights impacted by how much time you have in each place. Time becomes a BIG factor in your trip planning.Commonly this

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What About Vietnam - S3-14 - Travel to Vietnam...

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2021/11/14

As the doors to Vietnam begin to open to travel after months of being closed, our eyes and ears are keenly focused on what the entry conditions will be. Most importantly for international travellers, as the doors to us have been closed since March 2020.In this Episode which is Part 1 - of a 3 part series, I am fortunate to have Miquel Angel on the program as Head of the Human Resources & Quality working group inside the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board, a private entity advising the Ministry of

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What About Vietnam - S3-13 - Everything you didn't...

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2021/10/31

When we think about noodles, we probably don’t pay too much attention to their origin. For most of us, they have usually come out of a box, all cut exactly to the same length and shape.In Vietnam you will experience many dishes including the quintessential favourite, Pho, that includes noodles. However in Vietnam not all noodles are the same, and they don’t come out of a box. They are made fresh. And this is where the history of noodles and the traditional way of making noodles becomes our feature

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What About Vietnam - S3-12 - What it's like to go...

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2021/10/18

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a foreign country? Especially a country as beautiful as Vietnam. Have you ever visited a place, and thought, I wish we could go back and live there.With everything going on in the world over the past couple of years, I think many of us are asking ourselves big life questions, like - "Is this as good as it gets?", "Retirement doesn't look that much fun at home, but it may look a lot more exciting somewhere - like

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What About Vietnam - S3-11 - Saigon’s Covid recovery...

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2021/10/05

In todays' world of media there are so many news broadcasters competing for your attention, it’s hard to know which one to trust. With the advent of Covid’s most devastating outbreak in Vietnam and in particular Saigon happening in 2021, getting local insights in English has been challenging. Albeit, when many other countries around the world are opening up, it's been hard to comprehend, let alone fully appreciate the ferocity of the Delta variant as it forced Saigon into one of the

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What About Vietnam - S3-10 -The top 5 Vietnam travel...

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2021/09/21

Thousands of downloads across these TOP 5 Episodes reminds me why I started the What About Vietnam travel podcast series. It affirms to me you want to hear from real travellers, locals on the ground and ex-pats who can share their experiences in a way you can’t find anywhere else. So today you are going to hear some clips from the TOP 5 most popular episodes for 2021.1. S1-1 – Vietnam trip Planning2. S2- 9 – Phong Nha Caves and the largest Cave on the planet3. S2 –7 – Hoi An Top 10

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What About Vietnam - S3-9 - Street life experiences...

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2021/09/06

Hanoi, where the old and the new live side by side. A city rich in history and culture and yet bursting at the seams to change. A city where tourists prefer to seek out the rich tapestry of traditions, amongst the buzz of ordinary street life, in all its craziness. Whether you decide to walk the streets or ride a bike to get around it, there are some great tips you should listen for, when you visit. There is so much to discover, the variety will astound and delight you. From train street to the

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What About Vietnam - S3 - 8 - A fun foodie adventure...

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2021/08/23

If you are a foodie and looking for something adventurous in Vietnam; Something fun! ( I mean hysterical) and a bit out there! My guest Fleur Sharpe has the goods!Let’s just say, the menu for lunch in Hanoi took a turn for the wild side when Fleur and her husband decided after checking the reviews, that eating at a snake restaurant in Hanoi, could be fun!! With a bottle of French Champagne under their arm, off they went in the middle of summer to the Hung Restaurant in Hanoi. Fleur wasn't going

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What About Vietnam - S3 - 7 - Jimmy Pham on how to...

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2021/08/11

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What About Vietnam - S3-6 - Diving in Vietnam -...

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2021/07/26

Diving in Vietnam is NOT something you would traditionally think about doing on a holiday there. But alas, that is exactly why we are featuring diving and watersports in this Podcast Series.Where are the best dive sites?Is it safe?How much does it cost?What can I expect to see in regards to fish and coral?Best times of the year to visit?Are there Padi qualified instructors in Vietnam?It's a super jam-packed episode you will love, full of lots of handy information to help you plan your

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What About Vietnam - S3-5 - The Ha Giang Loop -...

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2021/07/13

Whether you are the hard-core adventure traveler or just someone who loves scenery that is breathtakingly beautiful, you will love hearing about this region from my guest on today’s show.“The Ha Giang Loop”, as it is referred to on many a travel website and Instagram page is a region of approximately 350Kms and is claimed to be a bike riders paradise. If you love hiking, trekking, caving, exploring mountainous peaks and travel photography that lets you feel like you are on top of the world, you

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What About Vietnam - S3-4 - Find the "must try"...

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2021/06/29

Danang is our location and my super talented and knowledgeable guest Pedr Finn from Vietnam Food Safari tours, is our pathfinder into the city and our doyen of Vietnamese cuisineIf you are curious to try Vietnamese food but never quite sure what to order on the menu, Pedr offers up his favourites across breakfast, lunch, and dinner,…or “second lunch” as the Vietnamese sometimes refer to it.Pedr comes to the program as a qualified chef, writer, and restauranteur, originally from Australia. He settled

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What About Vietnam –S3-3 – Saigon / HCMC's best...

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2021/06/15

FEAR NOT... there is a love for Saigon or HCMC as it is known that will transcend any and all of the challenges it has had to endure due to the Pandemic. It is and will remain a vibrant city with districts offering up a plethora of things to do, and places to explore. We see it as a city embracing change while at the same time keeping its rich culture.This is the ultimate guide to the best districts to explore. We go way beyond your basic guidebook list of places to see, and experiences to have;

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