Travel Along With Laura
Travel Along With Laura
Laura Lisensky
Vietnam 1: Ho Chi Minh City & the Underground World of the Cu Chi Tunnels
33 minutes Posted Feb 20, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Introduction
Ho Chi Minh City/ First Impressions
The Vietnam War
Cu Chi Tunnels
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In this first episode from Vietnam, Laura and Carrie land in Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon) and step straight into the chaos — jet lagged, wide-eyed, and trying to cross streets filled with rivers of motorbikes. They explore its contradictions: honking traffic and quiet hidden alleyways, glass skyscrapers and corrugated tin rooftops. These are their first impressions of Vietnam — loud, complicated, and unforgettable. Then we travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a 250-kilometer underground network use...