Visiting Vietnam 🇻🇳 | local eats, things to do in da nang & hoi an, reconnecting with my roots
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2024
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I spent two weeks in Vietnam over the holiday break. It had been over 13 years since I last visited, so this trip was highly anticipated. I enjoyed incredible food, caught up with relatives I hadn't seen in a long time and went on a mini trip with my mom to Da Nang and Hoi An. I hope you enjoy this travel vlog!
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I went to Vietnam in October of ‘22and I have been wanting to go back since then. I went for 2 weeks and it was NOT long enough! I enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and the people. Can’t WAIT TO GO BACK!❤❤❤
I didn't know you were Vietnamese too! The intertwinement of Vietnamese and Cantonese peoples is super interesting. Actually my grandfather was the same mix as you - half Viet and half Canto! He ended up marrying my Cantonese grandma who grew up in Vietnam. Both of them could speak canto, vietnamese, mandarin and english (my grandma could speak teochew too). To this day, I'm still very confused about which things belong to each of the cultures since as the third generation after they emigrated to Australia, I grew up with a complete mix of Chinese (cantonese) and Vietnamese traditions and foods (plus, adapted to western culture). I really wish I learned at least one of the languages and asked more questions before my grandparents passed and actually they never went back to either of their countries so I never got to experience it with them😭 But seeing your videos really helps me to feel at least a lil connected to canto culture and now that I've learned you're viet too I'm so happy I get to connect to that as well ❤
Vietnam is one of my favourite countries that I’ve visited! Such an amazing food scene - sending love from London :)
Food was SO GOOD 🤤 already thinking about when I should go back 😂
welcom back
I didn’t know you are half Viet!!! It’s so nice to see a content creator with the similar bg to me. I really enjoy your videos!
omg my fav youtuber ever
omg thank you for watching ❤🥹
I’m loving these travel vlogs!
This makes me nostalgic for Vietnam! Also, I can relate to the whole experience of losing my mother language, and this video motivates me to start learning it!
You are not alone!! We are on this journey together 💗
Your videos are my comfort content 💖
🥹🥰 thank you for watching
first time viewer - your relationship with your mum is so precious. she looks so young and i admire your connection with her. its so nice you get to experience vietnam through her eyes in hcmc and then explore somewhere together with her like in da nang. so so preicous. quite jealous
Just saw this vlog Julia and thank you just as good as your last one with your Dad. Your Mom is so pretty ❤ I love these vlogs feels like home and the culture has me in awe. The food looks so yummy.
Thank you for sharing.
"No feet!". Lovely video, Julia. Your East Asian series has been so comforting to watch.
julia I live for your travel vlogs 🥰 thank you for always bringing us along (p.s. your mom is so young and beautiful! :o you guys look so similar)
Beautiful Da Nang and Hoi An! 😀
Thanks for sharing your lovely adventures in Vietnam! 🇻🇳 ❤️😊
Am Chinese Vietnamese too, so I totally relate. I've been trying to brush up on Vietnamese and stumbled on this video lol. Also I'm kinda picky with vloggers but just wanna say I love your vibes! Cute and funny but also super chill. And thanks for the song rec (I'm so clueless on what young people are listening to😂)
Loved this! Can’t wait for the rest of the Vietnam vlogs
🫶 so glad you enjoyed
the fact that your mom learnt cantonese (with all 9-14 intonations too!) and even mandarin at the age of 20-something is insane!! this was genuinely a really sweet and heartwarming vlog - loved watching you explore your culture and roots
Omg I want alllllllll the food! Everything looked so unique and delicious, definitely learning about so many new foods I will have to try! Your mom is the ultimate tour guide!! Thank you for taking us around Vietnam, Julia :)
She is the best and we were so lucky to have her!! Thank you for watching as always ❤
Jeez Vietnam is such a vibe!!
This was a nice vlog to watch. I like your narrative and editing style. Making me miss Vietnam. Thank you for sharing!
Your mom was soooo cute when she saw the Spotify sign and pointed to you. She looks so proud of you Julia!! 🥰🥰🥰
More vlogs of you in Vietnam pls huhu
Love this so muuuch!
I'm also Vietnamese Chinese. I just came back from visiting Vietnam earlier in January and I always wish my Viet was better!
just ask yourself simple question...how many countries in the world are celebrating Lunar NY nowaday ??? only Viet Nam, and China, ...little bit for Korea, the least for Japan...
Viet Nam and China; is like Ukrainian and Russian...
@@minamelka860no :)) it's not. Vietnam and China are 2 different countries even in the part, present or the future (forever). And it's important that we respect each other as neighbors and maintain a peaceful relationship. Both Vietnam and China are in Asia, of course there will be certain cultural similarities, but not too many. I think you should learn more about the history of Asia and Southeast Asia before commenting😊.
@@minamelka860 about your question u can absolutely go online(gg) to find out, right?. It's so silly to ask such a question and then bring political factors into comparison below. Leave the mixed-race people alone.
Today I started my first Vietnamese lesson on Duolingo. I hope to visit Vietnam one day and know a little Vietnamese to fake my way through.
I got mouth watering in the middle of the night watching this video. And welcome to 🇻🇳
Ahhh I’m visiting Vietnam in April! Perfect timing ❤
Omg love the opening, driving a scooter 🛵 definitely so Vietnam style!
That was so cool to watch. I've always wanted to visit Vietnam.
here for the food and lovely Julia of course
Love❤❤❤I can relate to you. I came over to the states in 1975. I was only 4 years old, My Viet sucks. I can listen and understand better than I can speak.
Went to Vietnam for a month back in 2017 and it's still one of my favorite trips to date. Such a beautiful country with so much to see (and eat!). :)
I am so glad you are visiting! so cool xxxx
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I look forward to my short trip to Vietnam next month even more after watching this!
Ahh I hope you have the best time!! 😊
Your mum looks like a very humble woman .... respect
Wahhh I'm so excited for this. Have been enjoying your China travel vlogs and felt connected when I learned that you are also Vietnamese. I was hoping to see you travel to Vietnam and speak some Vietnamese too 😊
Wow! What a trip! Enjoy. Peace 🕊️
Thanks for watching 😊
ah i love your travel vlogs :-) !!
yummmmm this whole vlog made me hungry
we both made it to the states during the age of 3 and im going to visit this year too! Great vlog!!
I can't even remember how many times she has eaten on this video! You've definitely had so much yummy food, Julia. 😋
AH HA, so my suspicions are right! I have been watching your UA-cam uploads and suspected you had Vietnamese in you because of what your taste buds tended to gravitate towards in NYC! Thanks for the helpful video. It inspires me to dig back to my roots as well:
My parents immigrated to the U.S. in 1975. I was born in TX in 1977. I speak only in Viet to my mom (dad is deceased). I have begun listening to a ton of Viet music (My Tam, Vicky Nhung, etc) to improve on the language. My sister and I plan on visiting at the end of the year. My older sister(like you was born in VN and came to the states when she was super young) has never been back to the homeland; it has been 20 years since my last trip. What you shared is so inspiring and makes me excited!! We are skiddish on eating the street food because of many horror stories of getting sick because our bodies are not adapted to the parasites or whatever...seeing you eat snails makes me want some but the next footage shows you sick : ( Hopefully we will be spared. Glad you are ok. Take care and thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.
welcom back home
Hi, Julia. I'm new to your vlog and I like that you'd like to reconnect with your Vietnamese side.
Not sure if you've tried, but I found that aside from being surrounded by Vietnamese speakers, watching movies and singing karaoke are a couple of great ways to pick up the language. I know it helped me substantially! Of course, the desire to communicate with family members would be a big motivating factor!
I am hoping to bring my husband and children back to Vietnam in summer (really hot and humid, I'm aware, but only time we can travel with the kids 😀). Any tips on keeping cool, and where to eat, what to see, would be great!
Have a wonderful time there!
I’m going to Vietnam in may and I’m so excited 😆
Now i really want to visit vietnam or travel anywhere like immediately! thank you for sharing
This video was the excuse I needed to order pho for dinner tonight so thank you! 🤣
I have been watching your videos for quite some time now. And actually I had some feeling that you are Vietnamese as well. Like some mix or so haha 😅 but I was not sure. Seeing this video now makes me so happy. Reconnect with the roots and culture!!!
I love Asian food when I go out with my friends in the city I always try some new YAMI food......It's very tasty!!!
Mix lemon juice with the hoisin and sriracha for an even better dipping sauce!! 🤤
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I like your music selection.
Can't believe you went to HCMC too! My wife and I were on a trip to Guangzhou & HCMC in December as well, Dec 4-20. We love watching your GZ vlogs to reminisce!
Omg!! We were on similar trips but at different times 😂 hope you both had a great time and enjoyed all the delicious food! 😋
People I knew in U.S. went to Mylai to donate and install a solar powered well pump for the village. That was 25 years ago. They did it.
Really enjoyed this and hope there will be an episode2 of visiting Vietnam. The best food ever, and who needs Starbucks when you have Cà Phê Sữa đá? You're sure to be home by now, however I'll wish you an early Chúc mừng năm mới
Chúc mừng năm mới, an khang thịnh vượng!! 🧧
Very nice. I’d love to go there. Been to Asia many times just not there. Thank you
Hope you make it out there one day! I think you would really like it 😊
Thank you for visit my home country :)
I thought your parents lived in the states, I remember you visiting them, am I confused? I love your travel videos, such great culture to see up close!!❤
Love this video! Have you been to north Vietnam and can offer what the weather is like in march? Headed there next week for 3 weeks :)
Great video, Julia! your Mum is beautiful! ❤
Thank you so much! Will relay all of these comments to her ❤
베트남 또 가고싶다 😊❤
Beautiful short Intro. I love your vids and i hope you have many good moments with your family and friends.
Greetings from Saarbrücken
3 mins in and im already being delulu and planning a trip
Thanks for your Vietnam vlog. I happen to be going to Vietnam next month. And I am looking for some local food, so I wrote down the address of every restaurant you’ve ever eaten at, I’m gonna make it when I arrive.
Hii thanks so much for sharing this ❤ may I ask where is the seafood street food located? 😅
Damn girl I was also born in Vietnam and came over to the states at 3 years old😂😂😂. Also my first language was Vietnamese until my parents decided to speak Cantonese at home only. So basically can’t speak Vietnamese anymore 😞😞. It’s a language I want to learn as well but it’s so hard to learn😅
When you talk about many people feel sad that can't speak their mother tongue, I thought there is a sponsor coming next, which was not 😆
So beautiful ❤ it's such an gift being multicultural. I absolutely would loved that. 😊
You are like me, half Chinese and half Vietnamese! Dad is shanghainese and Mum is from Saigon.
I can eat Phö also for the rest of my life!! ... ❤ From Europe
🤤 all the pho fans need to unite!
Hi Julia! The food looks amazing! Do you mind giving away the food spots names / guidance how to find them? Thanks!
Nice vlog, love watching it again and again
Welcome to visit Nepal 🎉
Going tomorrow to Vietnam.. Hanoi Danang nd Hoi an. 😅
love this as always! love from a new creator :)
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Note to self:
DA NANG
Hai San Be Man (seafood restaurant, pick out seafood, they cook it)
HOI AN
Madam Khanh The Banh Mi Queen (extra saucy Banh mi)
Fefe roastary
can ur mom please share her skincare tips?
Chào bạn ngày mới cuối tuần vui vẻ 🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹
So fun to watch but I could never eat that food…lol
hello from a Vietnamese 😄😄😄
What's the location of the place in HCMC where you ate Pho and the Seafood Street food? I'm going tonight and would love to try the spots that your family love!
I can definitely relate to being an immigrant child and not feeling as close a connection to my Viet background especially with not knowing the language. I'm curious cause I'm going to be visiting Vietnam soon, was it ever awkward to not speak Viet if people assumed you would know it? It's honestly one of my biggest insecurities!
i was surprised at what i saw (the title ) :o
Would have been nice to see the $$$ values on some of things without signs..... I'll be there in a few days from aus.
Question. they said the tap water is not safe to drink in vietnam so what water peeps uses to cook pho and soupy food. no way everyone is using water filtration. i have weak stomach for dirty water. easily get stomach aches. i plan to visit next year
Looks so good!! ❤ Could you share the locations of where you ate? Let us patronize local businesses 😉
Apart from Pho Le *
Nice so your parents have homes in Saigon, Guangzhou and in the US?
Can't wait to see where else you travel in Vietnam
just ask yourself simple question...how many countries in the world are celebrating Lunar NY nowaday ??? only Viet Nam, and China, ...little bit for Korea, the least for Japan...
Viet Nam and China; is like Ukrainian and Russian...
the old,new Vietnamese in VN were from Quang Dong, Trieu Chau...southern of China now....they migrated down and took over the land of indigenous were living in Northern VN (Meo,Muong, hene, Nung,..)---> and later in 17 century and took over the Middle of VN which was Champa people (with Indian heritage, and Indian language...), during this time also Ming people fr China lost war with Thanh people, and migrated to Southern VN (which was a land of chan Lap, Chiem, Mien...)....
Duck salad (gỏi vịt) is very dilicious, right? Haha
Cảnh đẹp tuyệt vời chúc bạn ngày mới giao lưu cùng kênh vui vẻ 🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️♥️
Omg 没想到你和越南有关。我是你的越南粉丝❤
What a culture change from China > Vietnam..Enjoy your stay! That traffic circle reminded me of Athens & Rome.....good luck to the person who walks!...LOL
Xin chào 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳
the only thing I can't stand about sitting street side are those moto idiots racing up and down on the sidewalks (footpaths). But totally agree, street food is an absolute must if you really want to know that city/people! My all-time fav is in lower Sukhumvit, Bangkok, @ Suk soi 22, this older lady has a chicken and noodles cart that starts up around 6-7pm until late. Best way to treat a pre-hangover on the way home after a hard night of fun!
cheers!
ron:)
*_Xin chào Julia Fey ở Việt Nam_* !
Have many similarities here in Philippines. working in I.T here at Ph...love to watch all your videos and all
upcoming videos
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U should do a video about parents love story. Must be tough them living apart?
Curious about this too!
The ocean is a horror show...your mom is right to hate it, as we all should
Vietnam somehow remains me of the Philippines. Would love to visit someday
holy smokes your mom ages well
You are very beautiful 😍😍😍
I'm from Vietnam
another tip to learn your (mother tongue) or any language: watch shows in that language
i guess one layer of hell was not enough so it had to be 18 layers!
10:36 So Juli' now that you put in your two weeks are you gonna move to Virginia DMV to get a apartment and let me move in so I can finish Database Architecture degree and be my 12:25?