Hanoi - 2 Cool Things You Must Experience

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  • Опубліковано 25 січ 2024
  • Hanoi, 2 Cool Things You Must Experience focuses on the top sites of the city you must fully appreciate to get a sense of the soul of the capital. The Old Quarter alone will satiate your craving for a cultural and culinary experience. Hoan Kiem Lake is a haven on the weekend from the chaotic traffic and hustle of the capital city. These two places in my opinion are the most important ones to experience, especially if it's your first time to Hanoi, Vietnam. From shrimp cakes to unique coffees, pho and pho chay, and wonderful traditional desserts like pineapple cake, they're all within a few steps from each other in Hoan Kiem District.
    It's always a pleasure and privilege to share these travels with you. I have been living in East Asia and Southeast Asia for the past decade and none of this gets routine or boring for me. I hope this video helps you get the most out of your Hanoi experience.
    Peace, love, and safe travels! This is John Saboe.....
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  • @arc236
    @arc236 5 днів тому +2

    Great stuff, John. Thanks. We went to DaNang and HoiAn last year, and are planning to go to Vietnam again in January 2025. Your videos are really useful for planning the trip.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  5 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much!!! Glad you’re finding the vids helpful! Safe travels!!!

  • @20luzer52
    @20luzer52 4 місяці тому +13

    Excellent choices for newcomers to Hanoi John. I agree that Hanoi is unique amongst large SE Asian cities. Manila, Bangkok, KL, even HCMC try too hard to look and feel like a Western city. Hanoi still keeps its old architecture, its small streets, tree lined streets and boulevard, lakes, etc. As for feel, I like seeing Hanoi with so many local families and children walking amongst the foreign tourists whereas other larger cities have their locals live well outside the border of those cities downtown.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +7

      Thanks, spot on! Not trying to be anything else but who it is and what it stands for-Peace!

  • @MichaelGale-fg5sd
    @MichaelGale-fg5sd 3 місяці тому +5

    Glad to see you putting out content again from Vietnam, love it. I used your experiences to plan my trip last year in the south to mid Vietnam . Next year it will be from the mid to north Vietnam. Please keep it coming.
    Michael G
    Hamilton Canada

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Michael! Glad you enjoy the videos and find them helpful! Yes lots more on the way!

  • @HoangKhanh-nm4wj
    @HoangKhanh-nm4wj 3 місяці тому +3

    Young people in Hanoi are very energetic and cheerful

  • @ucthonguyen685
    @ucthonguyen685 4 місяці тому +3

    HELO..CHÀO TO HÀ NỘI VIỆT NAM 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
    LOVE ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-mg2bm9sb1i
    @user-mg2bm9sb1i 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks John, very helpful. Staying in Old Quarter for a week at the beginning of May. Hotel 5 mins walk from Beer St, couple more to the lake. Can't wait, looks fantastic.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  2 місяці тому

      You’re welcome!!! It’s an amazing city! Hope you have a wonderful time!!!

  • @600AV
    @600AV 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Mr. John Saboe! Love your video. I'm a Vietnamese guy and also your fan from Texas but have not been in Hanoi. And don't worry about the language, you'll speak better soon. :)

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  3 місяці тому

      Hey thanks so much!!! Really appreciate your positive comments!!! Cheers!!!

  • @cAse332ti
    @cAse332ti 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you, John, for another great view of Hà Nội, my favorite city in the world. Will be back soon in the maze, looking forward to having a Phở chay! 🥰

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Appreciate that so much!!! Enjoy your pho chay and all the good things life!!!

  • @philipng4529
    @philipng4529 4 місяці тому +4

    Excellent video. Professionally done with great explanations on the places you visited. Can't wait to see more from you.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, really appreciate that and yes, more to come!

  • @josephplante3833
    @josephplante3833 Місяць тому +1

    Your video productions are among the most professionally done of any I've seen. Bravo, Sir!!

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that!!!

  • @tginstant6664
    @tginstant6664 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks John, I just relived my trips to Hanoi while watching your video. I usually stay at the Apricot Hotel and when I walk out the front I'm right behind you on the walk round the lake. The coffee, the food the sights and especially the people keep bringing me back to Hanoi and Vietnam. looking forward to more from you.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому

      Thanks so much and we all appreciate your shared experience of this lovely city!

  • @alvaromangubat
    @alvaromangubat 4 місяці тому +2

    Great to see you back, John!! Great video to kick off 2024. I love the new format of your video too! I’ve never been to Hanoi so this will come in very handy in the near future. Cheers and hope to see more of this 😎

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much for your support as always! Yes I’m back with regular vids again! Glad you enjoyed this one!!!

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 4 місяці тому +2

    Happy new year John - hope you are well and keeping busy , always informative and interesting - Thanks for checking in 👌✔️👋😃👍🙏

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Happy New Year!!! CHÚC MỪNG NĂM MỚI!!! Thanks and all the best to you in The Year Of The Dragon!!!

  • @connielinz879
    @connielinz879 3 місяці тому +1

    Loved this video. Hopefully I will be able to travel to Hanoi next year 🤞

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much!!! Hope you have a wonderful visit in Hanoi!!!

  • @ziggybedtv8900
    @ziggybedtv8900 3 місяці тому +2

    A nice chilled video with a good tone! I've watch quite a few on Hanoi as myself and wife are flying into hanoi in March. Will watch you other vietnam video now 😊

  • @ChrissieSM
    @ChrissieSM 4 місяці тому +2

    It's been a while, John, it's good to see you back, enjoying Hanoi.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому

      It’s been too long! Thanks for waiting!!!

  • @joezurita
    @joezurita 3 місяці тому +1

    Happy New Year John! Thank you so much for all the Vietnam content. We used your videos to plan out our visit last October. Always looking forward to seeing new content from you. Safe travels friend.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  3 місяці тому

      That’s great, glad that worked out. Lots more videos in the works. Thanks again for your support Joe!

  • @Digitalnomad8
    @Digitalnomad8 4 місяці тому +2

    Great video John all good tips. I’ll try a few places that you mentioned soon. cheers and keep posted great content 🙏👏🙌

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, really appreciate the positive comments!!! Enjoy your time in Hanoi!!!

  • @minhnhatnguyen9111
    @minhnhatnguyen9111 4 місяці тому +2

    Welcome to HaNoi ! Nice video ! Thanks ! 👍

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Appreciate that, thank you!!!

  • @nikkyn4543
    @nikkyn4543 4 місяці тому +2

    I like the music beat. Very unique!

  • @somchai9033
    @somchai9033 4 місяці тому +2

    Another masterpiece. As a geography major I appreciate the maps of your tour.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much!!! Glad you appreciate the maps. Hopefully others find the context useful as well.

  • @boring_owen
    @boring_owen 4 місяці тому +2

    Another great video John. You nailed Hanoi. Thank you 🙏

  • @CasaFassa
    @CasaFassa 4 місяці тому +2

    Nice to see an other video, John!

  • @antjetautkus5506
    @antjetautkus5506 4 місяці тому +2

    😊
    Cool
    Thx

  • @waydedixon3392
    @waydedixon3392 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks John! I will be there on Wednesday

  • @KhmerMinnesnowta
    @KhmerMinnesnowta 4 місяці тому +2

    Great.to hear from you as always. I find Hanoi weather is much cooler than HCMC. I'm currently in Bangkok and I'll be back to Nha Trang in March. Enjoy it and stay cool!

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes being in the north Hanoi is much cooler in the winter months. Take care and thanks as always!

  • @robertjackson9601
    @robertjackson9601 4 місяці тому +2

    Loved to video John, it's been a while since I have watched one, looks like things are going well. Need to catch up on your videos, they are inspiring me to visit.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Robert! Take care! More to come!!!

  • @vienotrong9442
    @vienotrong9442 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 4 місяці тому +2

    G’day John,
    Thanks for another great video. We can’t wait get back to Vietnam, and especially up to Hanoi this time. Like you, we love to just wander around, eat and drink and just soak up the feel of a place. There is a little cafe we love the look of that you may want to check out….
    Ca Bop 23 Hang Vai, Hoan Kiem. Let us know if you make it there. Could you share the details of the vego pho place?
    Take care until next time,
    Cheers Louis Kats & Kellie,
    Your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia 👍 🇦🇺 🇻🇳
    By the way Kellie & I are sitting on our outdoor sofa on our porch on a sunny Sunday morning enjoying our coffee’s & watching your video & wishing we were over there with you.
    How much was that delicious looking pineapple cake ?

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +1

      Louis and Kellie! You have made my day with your wonderful message, thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! I will definitely check out that cafe on my next trip to Hanoi. I hope you can return to Vietnam very soon!!! Here is the Google Maps location of the pho Chay stall near the train station-maps.app.goo.gl/Da633byxhyK1btkQ7?g_st=ic . Take care yourselves and see you in future!!!

    • @louiskats5116
      @louiskats5116 4 місяці тому +1

      @@iamjohnsaboe 👍

  • @livluv987
    @livluv987 4 місяці тому +2

    A great video 👍 I enjoyed 😊thank you for sharing Ha noi with us. 💙. Best wishes 💐

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому

      Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @TravelingwithValeman77
    @TravelingwithValeman77 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the video. I will be in Hanoi in March. Traveling to Danang in Feb and doing a trip to Hanoi to enjoy a ha long bay cruise.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +2

      My pleasure! Have an awesome trip!!!

    • @TravelingwithValeman77
      @TravelingwithValeman77 4 місяці тому +2

      Appreciate it John. I will be in the old quarter. Cheers!

  • @johnmiller935
    @johnmiller935 3 місяці тому +1

    Just met you at the hideout!!! Really enjoy your videos!!have for a while now…. And it was awesome to meet you and chat for a few minutes… I just had a little snack at a place called Jeremy’s if you don’t know about it I think you should… close to the hideout… be well!’

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks John, great meeting you! Yes Jeremy’s in Danang is well known and highly recommended!

  • @ziggybedtv8900
    @ziggybedtv8900 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice video!

  • @Nicole-gb4ze
    @Nicole-gb4ze 4 місяці тому +2

    I love watching your UA-cam videos about Vietnam. You are a remarkable storyteller, and your videos shows the beauty of the city. Can you do a video on getting a permanent visa to Vietnam? I am a Vietnamese American who emigrated to the States when I was a child. It's my dream to one day open up a school for orphans. Is it difficult to get permanent citizenship? Thank you.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I can include this topic in a video in the future. I think you should contact an immigration lawyer to help you with the paperwork for passport/citizenship. This is something that is very possible for you however it may take a little time to process. It sounds like a wonderful dream that’s not far from your reach. Take care and many blessings and prosperity to you!

    • @Nicole-gb4ze
      @Nicole-gb4ze 4 місяці тому +2

      @@iamjohnsaboe Thank you for getting back to me! I am going to look into getting an immigration lawyer, just as you suggested. Have a wonderful LNY (Tet) celebration!

  • @theodoreolson8529
    @theodoreolson8529 4 місяці тому +1

    John you're back in Vietnam! Great video, be careful out there.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому

      Thanks and all the best to you!!!

  • @anonymousperson2345
    @anonymousperson2345 4 місяці тому +2

    💛👍

  • @brokenomad
    @brokenomad 4 місяці тому +1

    Very useful video as I will be visiting Hanoi in March. Thank you ❤

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому

      My pleasure, have a great visit!!!

  • @JC-lu4se
    @JC-lu4se 26 днів тому

    Hey John. Have you walked the alleys in Ba Dinh? I lived out that way for two years. There's lakes and coffee shops to experience as well as the usual bikes laden with fruit, veges ect; plus the locals are pretty chill out there. Try around Ngoc Ha and wander from there.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  26 днів тому

      Sounds really great! I will do that on my next visit there. Thanks for the tip!

  • @marktodd9544
    @marktodd9544 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks John, I enjoy watching your vlogs they are totally entertaining. I myself stopped learning to speak Vietnamese because of my in-laws having a good laugh at me while trying to communicate. Keep these coming as I love seeing my 2nd home in a different way you show it

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +2

      Haha, thanks so much!!! I’m glad you can relate to the experience of trying to speak Vietnamese in front of Vietnamese!😂 Thanks again-many more stories to come!!!

    • @gianglai5412
      @gianglai5412 3 місяці тому +2

      @marktodd9544. Bạn. Vui lòng. Hãy. cố gắng nhiều nên. Xin bạn Đừng. Bao giờ. bỏ cuộc. Học. tiếng Việt nhé.👍

    • @gianglai5412
      @gianglai5412 3 місяці тому +2

      Khi bạn. Cô gắng. Để nói tiếng Việt. Với nhà chồng. Là điều rất tốt . tuyệt vời lắm.👍
      _ Người Việt Nam. Nói chung. Rất vui mừng. Vì bạn. Là con dâu.
      Chồng. Người Việt Nam 🇻🇳.👍

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  3 місяці тому +1

      @@gianglai5412 thank you for sharing!

    • @gianglai5412
      @gianglai5412 3 місяці тому +1

      ⏩Mình. Là người Việt Nam. thật lòng. Công bằng. Mà nói. bạn. Là người nước ngoài. Mới học. Nghe. nói tiếng Việt.👍
      ⏩Người. Việt Nam. Như chúng tôi. Nghe thấy. Người nước ngoài. Như bạn. Nói tiếng. Việt Nam.👍
      _ Vì vậy. Trong trái Tim người Việt..Cảm thấy. rất. vui mừng. Hạnh phúc lắm. Thì Cười. Là Ý. Điều Tốt đẹp. tích cực nhé.👍👍
      _ người nước ngoài. Nói tiếng Việt Nam. Giọng. Cute. Hay lắm. Thú vị. Là điều ý nghĩa. Tích cực. Tuyệt vời nhé.👍

  • @dhirajgurung9266
    @dhirajgurung9266 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice hat and your lessons vdo thnx bless you 🙌

  • @MITsolar
    @MITsolar 4 місяці тому +2

    Hey John....how do you stay long term in Vietnam?....I am wanting to do the same....how does the visa thing work for you?

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому +2

      I teach media and communication at a university. I have a work permit.

  • @maxdavies9327
    @maxdavies9327 2 місяці тому +1

    Another great vid. thanks John. One question.... Do you feel its safe to eat the street food in Hanoi ??. Do you have any rules when it comes to buying STREET food ??. Like only eat what they JUST COOKED ??. Max. Australia.

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  2 місяці тому

      Thanks very much Max! Personally I’ve never gotten sick from street food in Vietnam,but I don’t eat meat. I’ve rarely heard of people getting sick from street food but do look for cleanliness and a busy stall.

  • @thanhthuyang9697
    @thanhthuyang9697 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤❤❤

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  3 місяці тому +1

      My pleasure!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @samiam8114
    @samiam8114 4 місяці тому +1

    When did you shoot this? I thought it was kind of cold in Hanoi this time of year but everyone is still wearing shorts and t-shirts.

  • @noname_09gh
    @noname_09gh Місяць тому +1

    bro make more videos please

  • @dansauer4712
    @dansauer4712 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey John, while in Hanoi, did you run into Hanoi Hanna? LOL

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  3 місяці тому +1

      She was living in Saigon last time I checked but not sure now.

  • @jeddee3820
    @jeddee3820 3 місяці тому +1

    Pls be honest which is better philippines or beach when it comes to cost of living and infrastructure

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  3 місяці тому

      I’ve spent very little time in The Philippines to know.

  • @mandyng9032
    @mandyng9032 4 місяці тому +2

    That's not nice laughing at someone trying to learn a new language. I guess that's one of their tricks to get a free English lesson from you.😂

    • @iamjohnsaboe
      @iamjohnsaboe  4 місяці тому

      😂😂😂haha! Never thought of that!