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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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28:53

What About Vietnam - S3- 2 -Mu Cang Chai – A...

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2021/06/03

CNBC published in their Global Traveler Magazine an article entitled "Why This Remote Gem Should Top Your 2020 Travel List."Here's just a couple of excerpts from the article, "Deep in the valleys forged by the waters of Asia’s Red River, a series of colorful mountain villages are encircled by fields of towering rice terraces. The fields are agricultural feats of precision — rugged mountains blanketed with emerald stairways that, seemingly, ascend to the heavens above.But this is

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31:40

What About Vietnam - S3-1 Travel industry experts...

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2021/05/31

I am stepping out of the norm in this episode to share with you some travel industry knowledge from people I consider in the know, and who you may not normally have direct access to. This is the episode for those people who don't know what to believe is really happening with travel developments in this region and what source to trust.In this episode, you are going to hear a very frank “no holes barred “ conversation where we take a deep dive into how the impact of Covid is driving travel

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42:43

What About Vietnam - S2-25 - Vietnam River Cruising -...

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2021/05/12

Have you ever been curious to see how people lived hundreds of years ago along the mighty Mekong river? River cruising is the only way to do it in luxury, and still feel the essence of it as a water highway relied upon by a diverse range of local communities.Immerse yourself in the mighty Mekong river with a river cruise through the most remote parts of Vietnam and beyond. Connect with locals who enjoy sharing their everyday life with visitors. Explore markets that are only accessible by boat to

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35:56

What About Vietnam - S2-24 - Explore the Bac Ha...

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2021/05/05

Be ready to discover a world that time has forgotten. Enter the colourful world of the Bac Ha markets in Vietnam. Where century-old traditions create one of the most unique travel experiences of your life.Are you a budding photographer? Have you seen images of brightly coloured traditionally dressed Hmong women with their babies on their back tendering to their families as they sell their wares?What about those photos of women in their Sunday best traditional costumes gathering with others and

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42:19

What About Vietnam - S2-23 - Cooking classes in...

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2021/04/26

Do you love to try new food? Do you like to experiment with new cuisines? What about learning a new culture and having some fun along the way? Then a cooking class is a must to include in your tour of Vietnam.Not every country offers up Cooking Classes like they do in Vietnam. Cooking classes in Vietnam have a wide range of offerings including seafood, vegan and vegetarian, and will take you on a journey from farm to market, to table. Even, if you don't like to cook, you will find out WHY food

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36:35

What About Vietnam - S2-22 - Visit Danang and see...

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2021/04/14

Are you heading to Danang and looking for an activity that takes you outdoors exploring nature? Do you like fresh air and lush rainforests full of endangered species like the Red-shanked douc langurs? They are those cute monkeys with red bib necks and cute faces.Then the Son Tra Nature Reserve won't disappoint you! 10 Mins from Danang centre. Oh, btw, those monkeys have a very mischievous personality as you will soon find out.I am always delighted to have someone on the show that can educate

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39:25

What About Vietnam - S2 - 21 - The fun of trail...

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2021/04/01

If you love competitive running and enjoy the spirit of a trail series, then this episode will cover what you need to know and much more. However, if you see this title and immediately think this is NOT for you. You may do a 360. Like I did.I am assured you don’t have to be a super athlete to have fun and enjoy the spectacular scenery you will experience by joining any one of the Topas Trail Series marathons. David Lloyd, Sport and Race Director for the Vietnam Trail Series and my guest on today’s

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37:33

What About Vietnam - S2 - 20 - The inside "scoop" on...

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2021/03/10

Arriving into any big city can be daunting for even the most seasoned traveler.Arriving into Saigon with a population of about 8.6 million people and over 9 million motorbikes can be downright “hair raising”. It's 2020 and most of the world is in lockdown, except maybe Saigon or HCMC as it is also known. Vietnam is doing well, despite it all.You’ve heard about the nightlife. You’ve read about how much the locals like to party.You know that in the bowels of this city there is an energetic bar

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46:46

What About Vietnam - S2-19 - Discover the culture...

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2021/03/02

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What About Vietnam - S2-18 - How to mastermind your...

What about Vietnam - Traveller Insights ·

2021/02/03

Today, we are going to help you discover and mastermind the experiences you want to have in Vietnam.How to pre-plan so it meets your expectations. How can you get everyone on board, and savour the anticipation of going there, even though you may not know when that will be!! It's tricky, but not impossible to do, as you will find out.I am delighted to have Kerstin Pilz on the show, a TED X speaker, published author and former academic with almost 20 years of university teaching experience. A

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28:35

What About Vietnam - S2-17 - What Wellness travel in...

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2021/01/26

In a wonderland of natural beauty and culture, you may find the one thing you didn’t know you were missing – yourself. What about a holiday that ended up being a life-changing healing experience. “Why not”, you say. Is there a “booking.com for wellness and transformational healing retreats in Vietnam?" No, not yet, but it’s coming.Is it a safe place to visit post-Covid? Find out.My guest today, Michelle Ford, is going to help us better understand just where Vietnam is heading in this

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What About Vietnam - S2 - 16 - Danang has a real...

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2021/01/08

Hear how Danang offers up a new kind of experience for my guest today, Jonathan Kiely.A fun Irish lad who left Ireland in search of adventure and who found himself drawn to the beachside city of Danang where he has decided, he might just settle for a bit, as he rates it as one of the best “Chilled out” cities he has ever visited.Jonathan left his high pressure job in Ireland to go traveling. He landed in Vietnam and despite the Covid Pandemic he opted to stay on and live the life of “Riley” so to

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What About Vietnam - Series 1- 7 - A Vietnam...

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2020/12/23

Kerry gives an update of how Vietnam has managed the Covid Crisis and what drove Vietnam to take such a strong stand to close the borders early on and mandate wearing masks and hand sanitation. Currently, Vietnam has recorded the following:-Total cases | 1377Total recovered | 1224Total active case | 118Total deaths | 35You can find a very comprehensive guide to travel to Vietnam as it stands as of 22/12/20/ Who is eligible and what is required to enter the country here

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What About Vietnam - Series S2-15 - Sapa beyond the...

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2020/12/15

There’s more to Sapa beyond the tourist tracks If you love trekking or want to embrace a more authentic experience of Vietnam you have to head to Sapa and North Vietnam. My guest today Phil Hoolihan gives us a very in-depth take on what the Sapa region offers from the well worn tourist tracks to the more authentic immersive type experiences you can get if you are prepared to dig a bit deeper.Phil Hoolihan is an academic who came to the region over 20 years ago on a science project studying

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What About Vietnam - S2-14 - Social Enterprise travel...

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2020/12/03

Traveling throughout Vietnam with a Social Enterprise headset has the power to greatly deepen your experience of Vietnam. While you as the traveler often gain a more adventurous, rewarding, and insightful experience, you also have the opportunity to leave your mark on Vietnam in a very positive and enriching way. To help us know more about the value of Social Enterprise Travel in Vietnam, I'm fortunate to be talking to Emily Lush, a former magazine journalist, whose passion for storytelling

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31:33

What About Vietnam - S2-13 - A special kind of...

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2020/11/16

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What About Vietnam - S2-12 - Health and Wellness...

What about Vietnam - Traveller Insights ·

2020/11/09

The transformation that comes from taking time out - Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness retreats is our focus for this episode and I am talking with the lovely Emma Sothern as she talks about what to look for in a retreat in Vietnam.You possibly can't even leave your own country yet, but when you can, you may want to think about a reboot of wellness and healing in a lush, welcoming, delicious, culturally diverse country like Vietnam. But how do you research and plan ahead for this kind of trip?

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What About Vietnam -S2 - 11 - Greg Norman isn't the...

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2020/10/16

Vietnam is well known for its magnificent natural beauty, culture, great food and tropical climate. However, it is fast becoming better known to golfers for its unrivaled golfing experiences and locations.Part of that is due to the promotional work of Greg Norman - Vietnam Tourism Ambassador. With Norman’s global presence, vast background in golf, business and experience designing and building some of the top resort golf courses in Vietnam and around the world, he was identified by the Vietnam

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29:33

What About Vietnam - 2 -10- Save money on your...

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2020/10/02

Today we explore the experience of dentistry in Vietnam with my lovely guest Kelley McCarthy.This episode will open your eyes to what you can save, and impress you with the whole end to end experience.Who would have thought, saving money on your dentistry could pave the way for a holiday in Vietnam! Stranger things have happened!Kelley has been visiting Vietnam for 15 years, and in the last 10 years she and her family have been having all their dentistry work done in HCMC for far less than what she

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What About Vietnam - Series 2 - 9 - Discover Phong...

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2020/09/22

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