Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen

Épisodes

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  Coconut Oil, Rain, and the Quiet Life 18.08.2026 8min

  On day four in Bến Tre, Linh visits a family-run coconut oil workshop, cycles through rain-soaked orchards, and finds refuge in a riverside café. She reflects on the single-crop economy, the rising river, and what it costs to live simply in the coconut kingdom. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Bến Tre, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Xóm Nhỏ - Bến Tre Restaurant, Cafe Vườn Hồng, Quán ăn gia đình Phương Dung, Ben Tre River, Hong Ngu. Covered: Coconut oil craft, Wet season rain, Local food costs, River life, Rural pace. Chapters:00:00 Motorcycle ride through rain00:52 Farm workshop, gentle clatter of tools02:38 Xóm Nhỏ - Bến Tre Restaurant04:34 Riverside cafe, boat horn distant05:36 Quiet cafe, pouring rain on roof06:50 Quán ăn gia đình Phương Dung07:44 Rainy night, tin roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BenTre #MekongDelta #VietnamTravel #CoconutCountry #SlowTravel #MonsoonSeason #VietnameseFood #BanhXeo #RiverLife #WetSeason #MekongDeltaLife #TravelPodcast #Vietnam #LocalCulture #RiversideCafe #CoconutOil https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Brick Kilns, Bird Calls, and a Storm Over Ben Tre 17.08.2026 9min

  On day three in Ben Tre, Linh takes a boat through the coconut wetlands to Vam Ho bird sanctuary at stork-return time, watches brick kilns glow against the wet-season dusk, and reflects on the rural delta pace, the cost of a quiet life, and the provincial merger reshaping the map. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Bến Tre, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Ben Tre River, Vam Ho bird sanctuary, Ben Tre city, Ben Tre night market, Giong Trom. Covered: Vam Ho bird sanctuary, Brick kilns, Wet season river travel, Ben Tre local economy, Cost of living in Ben Tre, Provincial merger. Chapters:00:00 Ben Tre River01:32 Bird call03:55 Workshop06:32 Market08:57 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BenTre #VietnamTravel #MekongDelta #VamHoBirdSanctuary #WetSeasonTravel #CoconutKingdom #MekongDeltaTravel #VietnamPodcast #SlowTravel #BenTreCity #RuralVietnam #RiverLife #DeltaLife #VietnameseFood #Ho Tieu #BenTreHomestay #MekongBoatTrip #TravelVietnam https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Coconut Candy, Canals, and the Rhythm of Ben Tre 16.08.2026 11min

  On day two in Ben Tre, Linh dives into the coconut economy, visiting a candy workshop, cycling through orchard villages, and ending with a riverside dinner. She shares the costs, the pace, and the practicalities of slow travel in the Mekong Delta. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Bến Tre, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Xóm Nhỏ - Bến Tre Restaurant, Cafe Vườn Hồng, Cồn Phụng, Mỏ Cày Bắc, Ben Tre Night Market, Ben Tre Farm Stay. Covered: Coconut economy, Craft villages, River life, Wet season rhythm, Local food, Homestay and costs. Chapters:00:00 Mỏ Cày Bắc01:25 Workshop03:11 Garden04:38 Cồn Phụng05:56 Cafe Vườn Hồng07:17 Ben Tre Farm Stay09:08 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BenTre #MekongDelta #VietnamTravel #CoconutCandy #MekongDeltaTravel #VietnamBudgetTravel #CoconutKingdom #SlowTravel #WetSeasonTravel #BenTreNightMarket #CồnPhụng #HomestayVietnam #MekongDeltaCycling #VietnameseFood #CaPheSuaDa #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Coconut Kingdom: Ben Tre's Wet Season Arrival 15.08.2026 10min

  Linh crosses the Rach Mieu Bridge into Ben Tre, the coconut capital of the Mekong Delta, arriving in a green, rain-soaked landscape. She explores the town's riverfront, tries coconut candy and local dishes, and settles into a homestay for the wet season. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Bến Tre, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Rach Mieu Bridge, Ben Tre city riverfront, Xóm Nhỏ - Bến Tre Restaurant, Cafe Vườn Hồng, Quán ăn gia đình Phương Dung, Ben Tre Night Market, Ben Tre Museum, Cồn Ốc. Covered: Transport to Ben Tre, Ben Tre city riverfront, Coconut candy economy, Local food and cafes, Cost of living in Ben Tre, Wet season travel. Chapters:00:00 Rach Mieu Bridge01:16 Xóm Nhỏ - Bến Tre Restaurant03:23 Cồn Ốc04:54 Quán ăn gia đình Phương Dung06:16 Riverfront at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BenTre #MekongDelta #VietnamTravel #WetSeasonVietnam #CoconutKingdom #CoconutCandy #RachMieuBridge #BenTreNightMarket #MekongDeltaHomestay #XomNho #CafeVuonHong #CàPhêSữaĐá #ĐồngKhởiUprising #NguyenDinhChieu #SouthernVietnam #MonsoonTravel #TravelPodcast #VietnamOffTheBeatenPath #BenTreCity #RiversideLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  The Last Vũng Tàu Morning and the Journey Home 14.08.2026 11min

  Linh spends her final morning in Vũng Tàu with a seafood breakfast, one last climb up the mountain for views, and a slow goodbye to the working coastal town before the hydrofoil back to Saigon. She reflects on the week's layers of oil, faith, and tourist rhythm, and what it means to have found a temporary home. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Chợ Vũng Tàu, Vung Tau Lighthouse, Núi Nhỏ, Bãi Sau, Cà phê sữa đá, Enough Coffee. Covered: Final day reflection, Local seafood breakfast, Nui Nho climb, Coastal rhythm vs city life, Hydrofoil journey back. Chapters:00:00 Cà phê sữa đá02:21 Núi Nhỏ04:23 Town street with motorbikes06:20 Enough Coffee07:52 Hotel lobby and street08:49 Ferry interior with engine hum10:30 Ferry deck with sea waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VungTau #VietnamTravel #VungTauDiary #CoastalVietnam #BackBeach #NuiNho #WhaleTemple #BanhKhot #BanhCanh #CafeSuDa #Hydrofoil #SaigonToVungTau #MekongDelta #VietnamLife #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #VietnamExpat #LastDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Final Day in Vung Tau, Beach Rhythm and Goodbyes 13.08.2026 9min

  Linh spends her last full day in Vũng Tàu soaking up the coastal rhythm, from a morning swim at Back Beach to a final feast of bánh khọt and stingray hotpot. She reflects on the town's unique blend of fishing faith, oil-industry money, and weekend tourism before heading back to Saigon. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Back Beach (Bãi Sau), Front Beach (Bãi Trước), Tiệm cà phê Dốc Trong Hẻm, Vũng Tàu Market (Chợ Vũng Tàu). Covered: Vung Tau coastal rhythm, Stingray hotpot and local food, Cost of living in Vung Tau, Final day reflection and goodbye, Hydrofoil travel back to Saigon, Weekend vs weekday Vung Tau. Chapters:00:00 Vũng Tàu01:19 Tiệm cà phê Dốc Trong Hẻm04:34 Food hall06:17 City park07:02 Boat ride A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VungTau #VungTauTravel #VietnamTravel #Vietnam #CoastalVietnam #VungTauFood #BanhKhot #StingrayHotpot #MekongDelta #SoutheastAsiaTravel #BackBeach #FrontBeach #VietnamPodcast #TravelPodcast #ExpactLife #CostOfLiving #VietnamCoast #SaigonDayTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Vung Tau: The Oil Town's Quiet Corners 12.08.2026 12min

  On day five in Vũng Tàu, Linh explores the quieter side of the coastal town—the Russian Village, a local café, and the rhythm of the working port—before a final market meal, reflecting on what it might mean to call this place home. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Russian Village, Chợ Vũng Tàu, Bạch Dinh (White Palace), Bãi Sau (Back Beach), Cà phê sữa đá, Enough Coffee, Hồ Mây cable car. Covered: Russian Village and oil/expats, Port and fishing docks, Cost of living comparisons, French colonial history (Bạch Dinh), Local café culture and coffee prices, Reflection on st@ying in Vũng Tàu. Chapters:00:00 Russian Village00:46 Cà phê sữa đá03:54 Chợ Vũng Tàu06:11 Hồ Mây cable car08:11 Enough Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VungTau #VietnamTravel #CoastalVietnam #OilTown #ExpatLife #BanhKhot #VungTauMarket #BachDinh #WhitePalace #CostOfLivingVietnam #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Whale Festival Day and the Working Sea 11.08.2026 8min

  On day four in Vũng Tàu, Linh joins the Nghinh Ông whale festival procession, watches the fishing community honor their guardian deity, and reflects on the town's oil-and-gas rhythm, the cost of living, and the quiet faith that anchors this working coast. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Bãi Trước, Lăng Ông Nam Hải, Chợ Vũng Tàu, Núi Nhỏ, Jesus Christ Statue, Vung Tau Lighthouse, Back Beach, SOHO COFFEE VUNG TAU. Covered: Whale festival and fishing community faith, Oil-and-gas industry influence, Coastal living rhythm, Cost of living comparisons, Historical layers of Vũng Tàu, Monsoon weather and afternoon siesta. Chapters:00:00 Bãi Trước01:45 Chợ Vũng Tàu02:37 Núi Nhỏ04:10 SOHO COFFEE VUNG TAU05:04 Russian Village06:00 Back Beach06:48 Beach at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VietnamTravel #VungTau #NghinhOngFestival #WhaleFestival #VungTauBeach #CoastalVietnam #MekongDelta #TravelPodcast #LiveInVietnam #BanhKhot #Seafood #MonsoonSeason #OilTown #VungTauLife #VietnamHiddenGems #BackBeach #WhaleTemple #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Vũng Tàu's Rainy Rhythms and the Nghinh Ông Prep 10.08.2026 10min

  On day three in Vũng Tàu, Linh rides out the monsoon's short bursts, visits the whale temple as the Nghinh Ông festival approaches, and reflects on coastal working life amid the oil rigs and fishing boats. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Bãi Sau, Lăng Ông Nam Hải, Vũng Tàu Lighthouse, Núi Nhỏ, Chợ Vũng Tàu, Belly's Watering Hole, Enough Coffee, Bãi Trước. Covered: Whale temple faith, Coastal living rhythm, Seafood street food, Oil and gas community, Vung Tau cost of living, Monsoon weather pattern. Chapters:00:00 Enough Coffee01:59 Lăng Ông Nam Hải04:10 Chợ Vũng Tàu05:43 Roadside07:41 Tú Xương Street09:17 126 Homestay Vũng Tàu A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VungTau #VietnamTravel #NghinhOng #WhaleTemple #CoastalVietnam #MonsoonSeason #BanhKhot #VungTauLighthouse #BackBeach #TravelPodcast #VietnamLife #SeafoodVietnam #OilRigLife #LongSonIsland #VungTauFood #HoChiMinhCityDayTrips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  The Early Market and the Whale Temple 09.08.2026 9min

  Linh Nguyen starts her second day in Vũng Tàu with the dawn ritual of the local seafood market, checks out a 'green' café initiative, and spends the afternoon at the whale temple, learning about the community's faith and the upcoming Nghinh Ông festival. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Chợ Vũng Tàu, Lăng Ông Nam Hải, Bãi Trước, Bãi Sau, Bạch Dinh. Covered: Vung Tau daily cost of living, local seafood market culture, Whale worship and Nghinh Ong festival, Vung Tau green/eco initiatives, work-life rhythm of a coastal town. Chapters:00:00 Chợ Vũng Tàu00:46 Old bazaar02:03 Lăng Ông Nam Hải03:14 Bãi Trước05:05 Bãi Sau06:06 Beach07:29 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VungTau #VietnamTravel #WhaleTemple #NghinhOng #VietnameseMarket #BanhKhot #CafeSuaDa #BackBeach #CoastalVietnam #HoChiMinhCity #MekongDelta #SlowTravel #ExpatLife #VungTauFood #SouthernVietnam #LanhNguyenPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Vung Tau's Beach, Oil Rigs, and Whale Festival 08.08.2026 9min

  Linh takes the hydrofoil from Saigon to Vung Tau, explores the Christ statue, the whale temple, and the coastal rhythm of beach mornings and seafood markets. She checks out the oil-and-gas expat scene and gets a feel for a working town that does weekends. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Sun Beach Hotel, Enough Coffee, Núi Nhỏ, Vung Tau Lighthouse, Lăng Ông Nam Hải, Bạch Dinh, Bãi Sau, Tú Xương Street. Covered: Hydrofoil ferry from Saigon, Vũng Tàu coastal rhythm, Whale temple and festival, Oil-and-gas expat community, Bánh khọt and seafood street food, Christ statue and lighthouse. Chapters:00:00 Harbour01:48 Bãi Sau03:53 Núi Nhỏ05:47 Lăng Ông Nam Hải06:54 Temple courtyard07:38 Belly's Watering Hole A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VungTau #VietnamTravel #BeachLife #WhaleFestival #NghinhOng #ChristStatue #VietnamCoast #OilTown #Seafood #BanhKhot #VietnamInsider #TravelPodcast #MekongDelta #MonsoonSeason #CoastalVietnam #ExpatLife #TravelPacking #WeekendGetaway https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  The Last Saigon Morning Before the Delta 07.08.2026 9min

  On her final full day in Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Nguyen bids farewell with a slow morning at The Cafe Apartment, reflects on the cost of living in Binh Thanh, and prepares for her two-year journey through the Mekong Delta after the monsoon. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Places in this episode: The Cafe Apartment, Naii Specialty Coffee, Ben Thanh Market, Bach Dang Wharf, Cholon, Binh Thanh, Nguyen Hue Walking Street. Covered: farewell ritual and final day in HCMC, cost of living and rent in Binh Thanh, Cholon history and atmosphere, coffee culture and specific cafes, transport options for the Delta, monsoon rhythm and adaptation. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior01:29 The Cafe Apartment04:19 Naii Specialty Coffee05:15 Heavy rain06:12 Ben Thanh Market07:20 Bach Dang Wharf08:06 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HoChiMinhCity #Saigon #MekongDelta #VietnamTravel #Vietnam #SaigonFood #Pho #CafeApartment #NguyenHue #Cholon #BinhThanh #Monsoon #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #MovingToVietnam #SaigonCoffee #CaPheSuaDa #VietnamRoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  The Last Day in Saigon Before the Delta 06.08.2026 9min

  On her final day in Ho Chi Minh City, Linh completes her settling-in to-do list, revisits a favourite cafe, and reflects on what it means to leave a city she just made home. She closes out the first chapter and looks ahead to the Mekong Delta journey. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Places in this episode: War Remnants Museum, Little HaNoi Egg Coffee, Ho Thi Ky food market, Binh Thanh, Saigon River, Independence Palace, Saigon Hotel. Covered: motorbike licence paperwork, war remnants museum, district 1 walk, street food final meal, packing for mekong delta, reflecting on residency. Chapters:00:00 War Remnants Museum02:25 Independence Palace03:42 Saigon Hotel04:56 Binh Thanh05:53 Quiet room06:47 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaigonGoodbye #HoChiMinhCity #TravelVietnam #MekongDelta #MonsoonSeason #VietnamPodcast #WarRemnantsMuseum #LittleHanoiEggCoffee #HoThiKyMarket #BanhXeo #CaPheSuaDa #BinhThanh #SaigonFood #VietnamLiving #TwoYearsInVietnam #SlowTravel #SouthernVietnam https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Wet Season Paperwork and a Slow Morning Coffee 05.08.2026 8min

  On day five in Ho Chi Minh City, Linh tackles the practicalities of residency—visa paperwork, a bank account, and a metro pass—then rewards herself with a long, slow coffee at Little HaNoi Egg Coffee. She reflects on what it means to build a life around the rain. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Binh Thanh, Ben Thanh Metro Station, Standard Chartered Vietnam, Little HaNoi Egg Coffee, Tao Dan Park, Tung's Restaurant. Covered: visa paperwork, bank account opening, metro pass purchase, egg coffee tasting, cost of living in binh thanh, monsoon rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Binh Thanh01:43 Standard Chartered Vietnam03:27 Cafe interior05:39 Tao Dan Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HoChiMinhCity #Saigon #VietnamTravel #ExpatLife #MonsoonSeason #CoffeeCulture #VietnameseFood #BinhThanh #StandardChartered #MetroLine1 #LittleHaNoiEggCoffee #TravelPodcast #VietnamLiving #RainySeason #SaigonFood #SoutheastAsiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Choosing Home: Binh Thanh and the Real Saigon 04.08.2026 9min

  On day four, Linh dives into the practicalities of making Saigon home—apartment hunting in Binh Thanh, a taste of Cholon's history, and the everyday costs that shape a resident's life. She also maps out the coming months and the Mekong Delta journey ahead. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Binh Thanh, Cholon (District 5), Shinhan Bank Vietnam, A Taste Of Saigon - Old Market, De Tham Street, Ben Thanh Market. Covered: apartment hunting, Cholon history, banking, street food and coffee, cost of living, monsoon lifestyle. Chapters:00:00 Binh Thanh00:23 Quiet room01:46 Market hall03:05 Cafe terrace04:20 Shinhan Bank Vietnam05:08 A Taste Of Saigon - Old Market06:27 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HoChiMinhCity #SaigonLiving #VietnamTravel #ExpatLife #BinhThanh #Cholon #DistrictFive #VietnameseFood #Pho #CaPheSuaDa #MekongDelta #Monsoon #CostOfLiving #BankingInVietnam #ApartmentHunting #SaigonFood #LivingInVietnam #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  The Motorbike License, Grab, and the City That Never Sleeps 03.08.2026 10min

  Linh tackles her motorbike licence paperwork, learns the unwritten rules of Grab in the rain, and explores District 7's sleek modernity before ending her day in the sensory whirl of a Binh Thanh night market. A practical look at living, moving, and spending your first few days as a new Saigon resident. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Le Van Sy Street, District 4, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 7, Crescent, Naii Specialty Coffee, Binh Thanh Night Market, Saigon River. Covered: Motorbike licence paperwork, Grab app and transport, District 7 urban area, Binh Thanh neighbourhood and night market, Apartment hunting and cost of living, Monsoon rhythm and daily life. Chapters:00:00 Le Van Sy Street01:35 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai02:51 Rain on pavement03:46 District 704:59 District 107:12 Landmark 81 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HoChiMinhCity #Saigon #VietnamTravel #BinhThanh #District7 #ExpatLife #MonsoonSeason #MotorbikeLife #GrabVietnam #VietnameseCoffee #NightMarket #LivingInSaigon #VietnamVisa #StreetFood #SettlingIn #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  The Rhythm of the Rain: Buses, Banh Mi, and Settling In 02.08.2026 9min

  On day two in Ho Chi Minh City, Linh navigates the free bus system, discovers the city's monsoon rhythm, and shares the real costs of daily life—from a banh mi to a monthly metro pass. She also finds a quiet corner at Little HaNoi Egg Coffee to reflect on becoming a resident, not just a visitor. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace, Ho Thi Ky Market, Little HaNoi Egg Coffee, Saigon Opera House, Metro Line 1, Binh Thanh. Covered: Transportation: buses, metro, motorbikes, Street food: banh mi, banh xeo, egg coffee, Cost of living: rent, food, transit costs, Monsoon lifestyle: adapting to rain, Settling in: becoming a resident, not a tourist. Chapters:00:00 Binh Thanh01:56 Independence Palace03:16 Metro Line 104:29 Little HaNoi Egg Coffee06:00 Cafe terrace07:19 Saigon Opera House A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HoChiMinhCity #Saigon #VietnamTravel #VietnamByBus #BanhMi #EggCoffee #LittleHanoiEggCoffee #HoThiKyMarket #MetroLine1 #MonsoonSeason #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife #VietnameseCoffee #SaigonFood #StreetFoodSaigon #TravelPodcast #SaigonDiaries #VietnamLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/
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  Monsoon Arrival: Settling Into Saigon 01.08.2026 9min

  Linh lands in Ho Chi Minh City during the summer monsoon, navigating SIM cards, bank accounts, and street food. She explores District 1, Cholon, and plans a two-year journey through Vietnam, starting with the rhythm of the daily downpour. Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Binh Thanh, Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin), Ben Thanh Market, Standard Chartered bank, Naii Specialty Coffee, War Remnants Museum, Le Duan. Covered: arrival in Saigon, monsoon daily rhythm, practical settling-in tasks, District 1 and Cholon exploration, street food and coffee, setting up a two-year project. Chapters:00:00 Binh Thanh01:14 Cafe terrace02:29 Ben Thanh Market03:51 Le Duan05:11 Subway car06:44 City night08:04 Rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HoChiMinhCity #Saigon #VietnamTravel #MovingToVietnam #MonsoonSeason #SaigonFood #BanhMi #PhoBo #CapheSuaDa #Cholon #District5 #BinhThanh #MetroLine1 #VietnameseCoffee #ExpatLife #AsiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/