Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. In this episode my guest, Mischa Smith, has lived in Vietnam for 10 years now. He's worked at Pasteur Street Brewing Company for eight and a half, most of those as the sales director spreading amazing craft beer across Vietnam. And he's also the co-host of the Beer Stories podcast, which is produced by myself and Seven Million Bikes podcast and shares stories of craft beer, highlighting the amazing beer that we have here in Vietnam.We talk about;Why he loves Saigon so muchThe growth of the craft beer industry in VietnamThe best places to eat and drink in SaigonAnd like every guest, he shares;What is a good 24 hour itinerary in SaigonWhat life is like for locals?Is it a good place to live? And why?Where should travellers go next in Vietnam after Saigon?Places to visitRum BarMaltBui VienQuán Ăn Quang MậpSteersman BreweryVietnam Is Awesome6 Best Bars With Craft Beer In Ho Chi Minh City | Guide To Delicious Saigon BeerFacebookJoin us at The Tourist Trap Stand Up Comedy Show - every Thursday night!Or our Weekly Quiz Night Saigon @ Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar

Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. In this episode my guest, Oscar Wright, has studied various religions in India and Istanbul… practices and teaches hatha yoga and meditation and tai chi... and facilitates Zen Tango workshops that turn tango dance into meditation.He is a film maker originally from El Paso, Texas, but after spending the last 22 years in Italy he is now making a film series in Hanoi where he has been since September 2022 and believes it is on the cusp of being the legendary Paris of the 1930s.He was recently recognised as the top posted on the Vietnam Is Awesome page for sharing so many amazing insights into Hanoi.We talk about;Why he is so enthusiastic about HanoiStereotypes of Vietnam and Vietnamese people and if they are trueAnd what his film series is aboutAnd like every guest, he shares;What is a good 24 hour itinerary in Hanoi What life is like for locals?Is it a good place to live? And why?Where should travellers go next in Vietnam after Hanoi?Watch Oscar's videos here;Join us at The Tourist Trap Stand Up Comedy Show - every Thursday night!Or our Weekly Quiz Night Saigon @ Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar

Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences.I'm Niall Mackay, your host. I've lived in Vietnam since 2016, and I'm the host of a Vietnam podcast, A comedian, and now a brand ambassador for Vietnam Is Awesome.I came to Vietnam for a two-week vacation and was immediately taken by the beauty, friendliness, energy, and even all the quirks of Vietnam. I came back in 2016 with my wife for just six weeks, and six years later we're still here.I’ll be talking to people from all over Vietnam working in tourism, bars, resorts, hotels, nightlife and more to share with you experiences that prove, Vietnam Is Awesome. In this episode my guest is the Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Is Awesome. Also having lived here for 6 years, he has travelled to many iconic and off-the-beaten-track locations in Vietnam with some stunning photos to show for it. He’s also married and lives in Da Nang with his wife Phuong and his little dog Lilly.My guest today is Alan Brownbridge. We’re going to be talking about Da Nang and Central Vietnam today…Why Danang is a good central point and where can you explore from there?How has Covid and the weather affected the region? Why photography tours are such big thing to do in Vietnam. Enjoy!If you're in Saigon on a Thursday night book your tickets to The Tourist Trap Comedy Show!What we mentioned...Sights To See Son Tra MountainMarble MountainBana HillsHai Van PassLady BuddhaGolden BridgePhong NhaSon Doong CavesQuy NhonNha TrangMui NeBars To SeeThe TripSeven Bridges Brewing Co.The WorkshopToursEasy RiderTo DoHikes in Son TraPhoto ToursJoin us at The Tourist Trap Stand Up Comedy Show - every Thursday night!Or our Weekly Quiz Night Saigon @ Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar

Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. I'm Niall Mackay, your host. I've lived in Vietnam since 2016, and I'm the host of a Vietnam podcast, A comedian, and now a brand ambassador for Vietnam Is Awesome. I came to Vietnam for a two-week vacation and was immediately taken by the beauty, friendliness, energy, and even all the quirks of Vietnam. I came back in 2016 with my wife for just six weeks, and six years later we're still here. In this episode, I'm talking to Lilly from Valley Village Phu Quoc. Valley Village Phu Quoc is a small family resort located in the middle of the jungle, which focuses on mindfulness and well-being. Lilly is German, Vietnamese and has been living on the island since the beginning of 2022. Prior to that, she worked in marketing for TikTok, but during the pandemic, she realized like many others how important it is to take care of yourself and your mental health. In 2021, she quit her nine-to-five job at TikTok to return to her roots in Vietnam to create a yoga and wellbeing hub at Valley Village Phu Quoc. In this episode, we're going to be talking about why Phu Quoc has grown as a destination so much and why travelers choose to go there. The best attractions to visit, and what she suggests first-time travelers do when they visit Phu Quoc. And also any hidden gems on the island that you can't miss!We also talk about a handful of unique brands, bars, and organizations in Phu Quoc dedicated to travelers including:The Rabbit Hole Irish BarThe Phu Quoc Sailing ClubThe Cheeky Traveler English PubEnjoy!Join us at The Tourist Trap Stand Up Comedy Show - every Thursday night!Or our Weekly Quiz Night Saigon @ Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar

This is the brand new Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We will help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. I'm Niall Mackay your host and I've lived in Vietnam since 2016. I'm the host of the well-known show, A Vietnam Podcast, comedian and brand ambassador for Vietnam Is Awesome. I came to Vietnam for a two week vacation in 2015 and was immediately taken by the beauty, friendliness, energy, and even the quirks of Vietnam. I came back in 2016 with my wife for just six weeks. And more than six years later, we're still here. I'll be talking to people from all over Vietnam, working in tourism, bars, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and more. To share with you experiences that prove, Vietnam Is Awesome. And the first episode I talked to Lily from Valley Village Phu Quoc. Valley Village Phu Quoc is a small family result located in the middle of the jungle, which focuses on mindfulness and wellbeing. A trend well established in pleases like Bali and now growing in Vietnam. Lily is a German Vietnamese who has been living on the island since the beginning of 2022. Prior to that. She worked in marketing for Tik Tok, but during the pandemic, she realized like many others how important it is to take care of yourself and your mental health. In 2021, she decided to quit. Oh, nine to five job at Tik Tok to go back to her roots in Vietnam. And to create a yoga and wellbeing hub at Valley Village Phu Quoc.  In the upcoming first episode, we talk about life on the island. Why Phu Quoc has grown as a destination so much. And why travelers choose to go there? She also shares with you the best attractions to visit and hidden gems on the island, not to miss. The Vietnam Is Awesome podcast is available wherever you get podcasts. So don't forget to subscribe a follow and leave a review or rating if you like what you're listening to. Follow the Vietnam Is Awesome Facebook page for curated updates from our team and travelers to make sure that you make the most of your time here in Vietnam and check out our website. Vietnamisawesome.com to discover more awesome experiences in Vietnam.  Thanks for listening. I'm your host, Niall Mackay, and enjoy the podcast. Vietnam Is Awesome.  Join us at The Tourist Trap Stand Up Comedy Show - every Thursday night!Or our Weekly Quiz Night Saigon @ Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar