This Communist Country REFUSED To Surrender 🇻🇳
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Join me on my 500km journey to the far Northwest of Vietnam, as I follow the footsteps of the Viet Minh all the way to Dien Bien Phu.
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu stands as a watershed moment in the First Indochina War, where French colonial forces clashed with the Viet Minh in a remote valley in northwestern Vietnam. This pivotal engagement, waged from March to May 1954, marked a culmination of tensions between colonial powers and nationalist movements in Southeast Asia.
enjoy, mike x
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I really like your sentences:
" The Japanese, the Chinese, the French, the Americans... none of them could seize this country ...this small country.
From ancient times to present day, Vietnam's enduring resistance serves as a powerful reminder that the human spirit is capable of overcoming even the most formidable challenges when fueled by courage perseverance and a deep rooted love for freedom"
I'm Vietnamese, I wish you all the best!
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@@vux6963 last minutes, 20:18 :)
Just found your channel today with your Great Wall video in my recommendations and im watching your old videos, your channel is awesome mate. what a journey 👍🏻
Same brother, this channel is refreshing!
I think Mike will pop up soon.. coz im in same mission and i bet we are all over the world.
Same here! Loving the adventures they go on! So damn cool!
Same
You're living the dream brother! Safe travels!
Another great journey mate! 6 yrs ago I read the book "Saigon" based from 1925-1975, fictional characters but based on fact. Dien Bien Phu, stands out clearly in my mind from that book....The whole book just blew my mind like 😮....Epic struggle, much respect Vietnam....My wife's proud of their courage and strength, and the people always smiling and friendly 🇻🇳🌿😎😃🌅
After the controversies of Bald and Bankrupt, its refreshing to see another travel youtuber that does similar content but feels more wholesome.
I always got bad vibes from Bald and Bankrupt. He seemed rude to me
What were the controversies?
@@eklypised Bald aka Benjamin Rich is a s3x tourist, takes advantage of foreign women especially the impoverished village types
@@eklypisedthese are sheeple listening to nonsense from other UA-camrs 😂
Love from Nagaland...
Love from Indonesia. Been binging your videos for quite a while and I absolutely love them. I like your openness (while still maintaining your values and sense of humour) and friendliness, also the fact that you learned some basic conversations from their languages. It's refreshing to see someone who not only explores beyond the typical tourist spots but also makes an effort to connect with the people and understand their culture. Your content always makes my day!
Your videos are some of the best content ive seen on SEA / India.. Have been to Thailand 4 times, and the way you interact with people has changed how I want to interact with people on my next trips out there! Keep up the good vibes and living life to the fullest! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Thanks so much!! Just went back and watched some of this video again after reading your comment. Damn I love Vietnam. Got one you’ll love coming next week 💪🏻
@@mikeokay epic.. literally binge watched your entire library.. honestly so glad I found your content.. brings me back to when I’m riding through the jungles of Pai and Northern Thailand or Indo.. keep it going ! 🔥 had been watching @lostleblanc for years (which got me interested in SEA but your way of travel has an amazing human connection component to it that is vastly overlooked and underrated in travel.
Another great video, thanks!! I worked in Nghi Son for 6 months and loved every minute. Beautiful people made a lot of friends, now working in Jiangyin, China, missing Vietnam and 😢 cheep beer.
Your choice of Vietnamese music is excellent.👌I’ve been enjoying going on an adventure with you.💛
holy moly Diem Bien Vu is crazy! I just watched some historic videos, I've never seen it what it looks like today. Love all your videos, keep it up mate
Dien Bien Phu is 400km from Hanoi by road, along the road there are many memorial monuments of victories and struggles on the National Road 6 during the war. Beautiful scenery and very friendly ethnic people
Hello Mike,
I first came across you through the China Journey Vlog, but I later found out that you had been to Vietnam before that. Out of the millions of vloggers and videos about Vietnam, your real, heartfelt road trip stories across different countries, including my proud homeland, truly impressed me. Thank you so much for your inspiration and kind words about our history, especially the global victory over invaders.
You are always welcome in Vietnam, and if you're ever in Ho Chi Minh City, let me know so we can meet up. Cheers, and take care, bro!
Hey! Sorry for the late response!! I loved reading this comment. I have a deep deep love for Vietnam. I’m proud that I made you, as Vietnamese person, happy by making it ❤️
@@mikeokay gud to see your rep, Mike and gud luck to your journey.🤞 See ya in Vietnam one day! ✌👍
I'm new to your channel and am so happy I found it. I an American living in India at the moment. I've lived in the Philippines during the 80s with USAF and would love to do more traveling while I'm here. You give me inspiration to see more of SE Asia. Your a happy soul and make me smile. Keep up the good work. You totally enjoy your travels and it shows. ❤
great message at the end of the video
You have done good reaesrch on Veitnam, amazing👍👍 sharing short breifing is superb! Ending naration, flawless👌👌
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I randomly found your China hitchhiking videos, and now I am in need to watch all of your content! Your videos remind me of my own random hitchhiking around Denmark with my brother. Just without the language barrier :D Keep making content! All the love from Finland!
Great stuff Mike . Been binge watching all your Videos. You have a pipe of Dope with locals. Wild .
I've been to Vietnam, love its beautiful nature and yummy food. And I totally agree with you, Vietnamese are the most resilient and brave people, they fight fiercely for their freedom and never surrender to any superpowers. I visited Củ Chi tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, which is another stunning evidence, it shows how the Viet Cong finally defeated the American army against all odds. You are a true adventurist who dives into opposite cultures without reservation, thanks for sharing your journeys!
Thanks Mike, I really enjoyed watching your travels through Nth Vietnam.
Glad to see more people are finding this video after your recent success with your China videos. I am also just finding these videos from your China videos, and I am glad. These are great videos.
Loving your channel brother, seeing you interacting with the locals and feeling the true culture of these places is fascinating to watch... got a new sub! keep up the great content!
hey bradda, I love your Vietnam stuff I'd love to see more.
your channel is brilliant.
Thank you so much 😀
Beautiful end to a beautiful journey x
Finding this channel right before winter, so I can binge watch, it was fate. My new favorite channel... that ive been watching backwards.
Very cool. Adding to bucket list
Love your energy bro, honestly one of the best channels on the tube ❤
Great videos, great comments. Keep it up, I wish you all the best.
Michael
Just love how friendly, patient and polite you are with everyone. Good ambassador for the UK. PE I Canada here. Love the history you share as well. 😊
Respect for Vietnam and for yours words, thanks from Greece
Love following your adventures. I’ve watched 4 or 5 so far. China was great. Love the people of the world. Most everyone has been extremely friendly. I’ve traveled throughout Europe and England but never in Asia except Saudi Arabia myself. I’m going to watch every trip you’ve done. Thank you stay safe and I am following you. I like your kind personality.
I've never considered traveling to Vietnam or surrounding countries. Mike Okay is inspiring me to be open minded and go to parts unknown. Thanks mate from SoCal!!!
The amount of good Vibes in your videos Brother Brings nice memories stay safe always enjoy 😊
9:00 this family was so sweet letting you in on their memories. So nice of them
I love this chap
Absolutely fantastic video, well done 👍🏻
These videos and what you have accomplished here is nothing short of amazing, the scenery is breathtaking. I am very jealous indeed. Well done sir.
The Best Venue. Overall, your video is more than Awesome. I Love it.
> Toronto, Canada
actually burst out laughing at that edit at 7:14
Great videos bruv been binging them for like 6 hours.
Stay safe, much love from Canada
I love watching traveling vlogs. Bro your content are amazing as always.
Glad you enjoy it!
Mike bro, by ur hard works traveling from one place to another tirelessly,ur subscribers growing so fast 🎉👍
Great video! great journey you went on. this is something I would love to do in the future.
Binge watching your videos, started at the Great Wall. Kind of going backwards on your journey. You kind of have Les Stroud vibes from Survivorman. Out exploring alone and i dig it!
I miss Vietnam! Lovely place.. want to go back :)
Another great Video, thank you
I love the Vietnamese song you ended the video on.
Hans Johnson - Great Sea
Watched both episodes just got to know your video channel great vids buddy! Love it
Oh man I love Pho! It is one of the best soups ever. It is an adventure of many different flavors all in one soup. It takes takes quite a bit of time and effort to make. We have a lot of Pho restaurants in Denver, Colorado. I think it’s also Vietnam’s national dish.
and the Vietnamese love hamburgers
As a Vietnamese who loves western culture, It's so funny and refreshing to see it from your perspective. It's also so lovely to see you and local people interact so respectfully to each other
Beautiful journey! Love your raw content. Keep it up!
that ol guys smile when mike responds in vietnamese hahaha, thats great
Love the content
This is outstanding
thannk you guy
Love your content more for the travel interactions. I don’t care for the history lessons. Keep goin!
Hey Mike!! Vanakam 🙏
loving these vids bruv you are living a beautiful life i wish i could do the same
Great video again Mike, biker here…did you buy the bike beforehand or hire it? Did you have chargers attached to the bike and phone etc
I hired it in Hanoi for about £15 a day. No chargers but I had a power bank and would charge my phone in guest houses along the way!!
Legend Mike
this was a dope video
I'm using my bong LOL right now😄 but to me putting tobacco in it just doesn't make any sense😂 I live in sunny Southern California🌿
After hitting the bong m pretty sure Mike enjoyed the ride🍃😵💫
Except it’s tobacco not weed
You're so wild and free bro😂
should do a video of your hometown
May God Guide you in every of ur travelling ❤ Lots of Love from Nagaland
Love your vlogs from Manipur
Glad you like them!
Yes...Viva Vietanam👍🏽💪
👏👏👏
No glasses on the bike? crazy dude
You really smoked a lot of ... I don't want to say ganja ... in that trip. Love your vids. Come visit my country, South Africa, at some stage; if you have not already done so.
Nicotiana rustica--it is much more potent nicotine containing plant from the same genus as standard tobacco (which is nicotiana tabacum). Despite being a non-smoker these days, this is still on my bucket list!
I love how everybody smokes and wants to smoke with you that's awesome. They should legalize weed for their people I bet they would love it
As your smoking there laffing ! It will hit you in about half an hour ? 😂🤪☠️✌️
We Naga miss you bro Mike
Is the peace pipe Gange or backy?❤
My dad was born in early 1934 in Hue in Vietnam
no fruits very little vegetables
He ate only rice and soy sauce
But he is still around
The last l see him was 11 months ago
still smoking
difficult to give up
weights 35 kilos
You are so damn rugged. Would love to see you in the states! I'd hitch hike with ya!
Hahaha thank you 😎🥳
Oh Mhao. How are you doing?
Were the French fortifications right in the modern town or outside of it?
4:05 you probably already know by now but he's actually asking which country you are from. and his first guess is french
Meeting people and learning about culture are just code words for getting high or drunk
One love
Love from bihar.🇮🇳
you smoking hashish out of these bongos?
Mike:How are you?
Kids mom:how you,m ten years old. 😂
bro next time when u go to india u gotta try, paneer fried rice and paneer dosa at A2B or PS4 hotel
bro is in family photos from accross the world🤣 i wonder how many of those people put mike in their photo collection
Did you buy the motorbike? Or did you like rent it
Come to Nagaland again bro
Modern day Bourdain. We thank you and other youtubers for filling that void.
They sound like my kind of people
16:50 For someone with normally a big mouth. 🤣🤣🤣
The boy at the gas station was a cutie
No girlfriend , no wife ,no problem 😂😂😂
I think the pipe man said that's not tobacco, it's Opeum , and good luck with that ? 😡🤪☠️✌️
7:15 i know how u fell Mike😅
are they smoking pot or tobacco? Looks like they are holding it in like for pot.
You need to watch out big vehicles while you
A lot of people got killed collision
Bra, I seen a that many dudes move 5 queen size mattresses on a moped, with they family riding as well. The Vietnamese can do anything dude. Cafe Sou da, pokuri sweat were my drinks of choice
Oh that was tobacco...right, right :)
Busy patrolling Vietnam in motorcycles 👮🏻♂️
Mhao love from wokha...😌