In this video, Nha Trang Back To Life, I visit some of the iconic sites of the city and share some thoughts from what it's been like since the last lockdown. We are obviously in the midst of one of the greatest challenges the human race has faced in the last 100 years. It's a time where we have an opportunity to grow individually and as a global community. I'm afraid we may miss this opportunity on a world wide scale but there's still hope, there always is. Nha Trang being a town that's...

It's been a few weeks since I last checked in, I apologize for that. The last days of lockdown felt like they were going to drag on forever. Then all of a sudden, some of the gates starting coming down in green zones and we were free to take a walk, pick up some takeaway, and even do some shopping. Either waiting at the door of the store for someone to fill your order or in a rare instance, actually entering a supermarket to pick up some badly needed staples. I found the stores were pretty...

In this video Nha Trang, (Social Isolation Vietnam), I document visuals of the city before and during the latest pandemic measures. For some, it has been extremely challenging, making it through these latest actions to manage the spread of infections. As extreme as some of these measures are they seemed to have worked so far in Nha Trang. From a logistics point of view it hasn't been easy I'm sure to ensure that people are complying with the latest directives. Overall on my street people have...

Nha Trang is normally a vibrant beach resort town hosting Vietnamese and international travellers with it's world-class bay, beach, and sites. In Nha Trang, Life In Lockdown Vietnam, I talk through the streets and explore the current situation just before the lockdown and reminisce about my visit here in 2016. Some of my very sites here include The Long Son Pagoda, Nha Trang Cathedral, and the stunning Po Nagar Cham Towers. Unfortunately all of these sites have been closed since my arrival so...

It's been several weeks since my last COVID Diaries vlog. I honestly thought I was finished with the series but with the resurgence of the virus in Da Nang I've decided to continue with more videos. We have been impacted but only slightly overall here in Ho Chi Minh,(Saigon). Bars, nightclubs/discos, have been temporarily closed. Mask wearing in public is now mandatory and is being enforced with fines, up to $13USD. As I stated in the video I have been wearing a mask in public since we were...

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing to the channel! If you feel like supporting the channel with a pledge or donation I would be most grateful. Monthly Pledges-Patreon-Far East Travels Patreon Donations-https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile This video references a little bit about what life is like for me but I'm hoping there are circumstances that anyone can appreciate and relate to as far as managing through this pandemic. It's still really hard to say when Vietnam will open up...

In this video, Vietnam Beaches - Da Nang, I'll visit the more accessible beaches including My Khe, Man Thai, Man Thai Fishing Village, T20, and Son Thuy Beach. These are the closest beaches to most of the hotels and resorts are depending on where you're staying, no more than 10 minutes by taxi or motorbike, and in many cases, within a few minutes walk. I have been fortunate to have traveled through much of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, so when I say this is one of the nicest...

Rush Hour Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Series are episodes I'm presenting on the channel that highlight everyday life for the people of HCMC and how they make it through the traffic daily. We'll go to some of the most congested spots in the city so you can see how beyond the initial look of chaos it all seems to function. There are currently an estimated 8.5 million motorbikes in HCMC but the number could even be higher. As the city builds more infrastructure to help keep up with the growth...

Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon has been very good to me. So many positive things have happened since I arrived here almost two years ago. I created this video to help others who are either thinking of moving here or have just recently moved and are looking for some more insight into the options where expats would feel comfortable settling in. As you'll see in the video, there are some things you'll have to deal with depending on where you decide to live. Either traffic issues or a lack of safe...

Asia Life In Lockdown covers four cities that are experiencing various levels of lockdown during the latest wave of the pandemic, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, Osaka, Japan, and Taipei, Taiwan. Thanks again to Derek Cowan, Bruno Black, and DaveInOsaka for contributing and sharing their personal experiences during the latest wave of the pandemic. I have been very grateful to be based in Vietnam where despite the latest challenges, has been a relatively safe place to live. The sharp social...

Most of this video was filmed prior to the latest outbreaks of COVID in Vietnam. My intention was simply to create a video about visiting the local markets of Da Nang. Before I was to complete it the country, including Da Nang, was once again taking measures to contain the pandemic. A complete video of my original idea was out of the question so I decided to just show what I had intended to create and what the reality of life is like currently in Da nang. Although the measurements were swift...

Thanks so much for your support! You can make a donation to me and the channel by PayPal:http://paypal.me/JohnASaboe You can support me through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/join/FarEastTravels? Thanks again for following the series and subscribing to the channel. Continuing the channel's traditional market series videos with "Ho Chi Miinh City, Vietnam Traditional Markets Season 1 Episode 3-Tân Mỹ Market District 7. One of the reasons why this is one of my favorite local markets is it's...

Thanks so much for your support! You can make a donation to me and the channel by PayPal:http://paypal.me/JohnASaboe Fundly-Visa/Mastercard/Amex/AliPay/WeChat-https://fundly.com/vietnam-covid-diaries You can support me through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/join/FarEastTravels? Thanks again for following the series and subscribing to the channel. The traditional markets of Ho Chi Minh City continues with a visit to the unique Kenh Te Floating Market on Tran Xuan Soan Street alongside the...

Thanks so much for your support! You can make a donation to me and the channel by PayPal:http://paypal.me/JohnASaboe Fundly COVID-Visa/Mastercard/Amex/AliPay/WeChat-https://fundly.com/vietnam-covid-diaries You can support me through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/join/FarEastTravels? Thanks again for following the series and subscribing to the channel. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-Traditional Markets S1 -S1 Episode 2-Vuon Chuoi Market/Secret Weapons Basement located in District 3 is a...

Thanks so much for your support! You can make a donation to me and the channel by PayPal:http://paypal.me/JohnASaboe Fundly COVID-Visa/Mastercard/Amex/AliPay/WeChat-https://fundly.com/vietnam-covid-diaries You can support me through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/join/FarEastTravels? Thanks again for following the series and subscribing to the channel. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-Traditional Markets Season 1 Episode 1-Ba Chieu Market is the first of a multi-episode series focusing on...

In this video I visit Lương Như Học Street in Ho Chi Minh City's District 5 for their annual Lantern Street for Mid Autumn Festival In Vietnam. This is a great way to take part in the festival as most of this 4000 year-old celebration is centered around the family gathering. District 5 is one of my favorite places to wander in Saigon. It's filled with alleys full of character and heritage. Old Chinese style shophouses, colonial and art deco architecture along with modern Vietnamese...

Thanks so much for your support! You can make a donation to me and the channel by PayPal:PayPalFundly COVID Diaries Campaign-Visa/Mastercard/Amex/AliPay/WeChat-Crowdfunder(visa,mc,WeChat, AliPay)You can support me through Patreon:Pledge monthlyThanks again for following the series and subscribing to the channel. I hope this series helps people understand how other places like Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode I share my feelings on how safe I...

Thanks so much for your support! You can make a donation to me and the channel by PayPal:PayPalFundly COVID Diaries Campaign-Visa/Mastercard/Amex/AliPay/WeChat-Crowdfunder(visa,mc,WeChat,AliPay)You can support me through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/join/FarEastTravels? Things are changing daily as far as visas, which countries will be denied entry, and other requirements for Vietnam. It's amazing at the time of the publishing of this video that there are still less than 80 cases of...

Thanks so much for your support! You can make a donation to me and the channel by PayPal:PayPalFundly COVID Diaries Campaign-Visa/Mastercard/Amex/AliPay/WeChat-Crowdfunder(visa, mc, WeChat, AliPay)You can support me through Patreon:Pledge monthlyI'm in Vietnam, (Ho Chi Minh/Saigon), until further notice so I thought it might be compelling to relate what the situation like is here during COVID-19 crisis. Vietnam made some pretty tough decisions early on and I believe it's helped them contain...

In this video Cambodia Know Before You Go Siem Reap Guide I take you on a walking tour of some of the busy and quiet areas of the town so you have an easy choice as to where you'd like to spend your time. Mostly used as a gateway to Angkor Wat and the Angkor Ruins Siem Reap can be almost anything you want it to be whether it's a place to party in between visits to Angkor or a quiet spot to reflect and process the amazing temples and structures you'll be exploring. Pub Street and Phsar Chas,...

In this video, Phnom Penh Russian Market, Exploring The Neighborhood I check inside the market and visit some places and people that have made the area their home. This is one of the city's most interesting neighborhoods. A mix of traditional Khmer stores and shops, and expat businesses, with the center of the neighborhood being the Russian Market, or Toul Tom Puong. It's still a busy area but I find it a little more relaxing to walk and explore it's many streets and lanes that are quieter...

In this video I visit a China Fake Paris style development in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Koh Pich, or Diamond Island is a huge residential/commercial development located in an area of Phnom Penh that used to be a swamp until 2000 on the Mekong and Bassac Rivers. Elysee is the Paris inspired development that is similar in style to the fake Paris cities of China like Tianducheng, a suburb of Shanghai with it's own fake Eiffel Tower.Interestingly enough it appears that Elysee is being marketed to...

*NOTE* The immigration office at the moment will accept your applications between 2pm-5pm Monday to Friday. You will receive a receipt with a copy of your passport that you can use as id while you’re waiting for your passport and visa extension. There was a time when it was difficult if not impossible to extend a tourist visa in Cambodia yourself but that seems to have changed. I recently completed my Cambodian Visa extension tourist, "T" class visa while staying in Phnom Penh and it was...

First off, these scams are not endemic to Phnom Penh or Cambodia for that matter. They can be found in other cities across Asia and beyond. In Phnom Penh Scams as far as the "buying milk for my baby" and fake monk scams go it's up to you whether you choose to give these people money. I'm just sharing this info so you know what's actually happening. The blackjack scam has been reported in Phnom Penh for years now but I've also seen reports of it taking place in Ho Chi Minh City as well. As I...