What do you DO all day? American Female Living in DaNang, Vietnam - Day in the Life

Hi friends, it's Susan here in Da Nang, Hi friends, it's Susan here in Da Nang, Vietnam. Vietnam. Vietnam. I forgot my wide angle lens. I forgot my wide angle lens. I forgot my wide angle lens. So, So, So, I'll just record myself for a moment. I'll just record myself for a moment. I'll just record myself for a moment. I've been having so much fun with these I've been having so much fun with these I've been having so much fun with these walks and talks. walks and talks. walks and talks. And you just never know what's going to And you just never know what's going to And you just never know what's going to happen in Da Nang. So, happen in Da Nang. So, happen in Da Nang. So, I'm going to take you along with me I'm going to take you along with me I'm going to take you along with me again today. I just came by the hair again today. I just came by the hair again today. I just came by the hair salon to book a highlight appointment. salon to book a highlight appointment. salon to book a highlight appointment. And I've been coming here for years and And I've been coming here for years and And I've been coming here for years and he had me sit down in a chair and he's he had me sit down in a chair and he's he had me sit down in a chair and he's like, "Mhm, like, "Mhm, like, "Mhm, not quite ready yet. Give it another 2 not quite ready yet. Give it another 2 not quite ready yet. Give it another 2 weeks." So, I'm going to run to a weeks." So, I'm going to run to a weeks." So, I'm going to run to a market, grab a few things that I need, market, grab a few things that I need, market, grab a few things that I need, head home, and then I'm meeting friends head home, and then I'm meeting friends head home, and then I'm meeting friends for lunch at a new place over by the for lunch at a new place over by the for lunch at a new place over by the river. river. river. I think I'm going to walk there. I think I'm going to walk there. I think I'm going to walk there. I'm going to take you with me and we'll I'm going to take you with me and we'll I'm going to take you with me and we'll just see what we find. just see what we find. just see what we find. Let's go. Okay, so we're starting out by Okay, so we're starting out by Here's the banh bao guy. Here's the banh bao guy. Here's the banh bao guy. Got a lot of smoke coming out of his Got a lot of smoke coming out of his Got a lot of smoke coming out of his No, thank you. He's so funny. He's like, No, thank you. He's so funny. He's like, No, thank you. He's so funny. He's like, "No, thank you." "No, thank you." "No, thank you." >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> He's like, "Just one. Just one." He's >> He's like, "Just one. Just one." He's >> He's like, "Just one. Just one." He's like, "Oh, look at those."

like, "Oh, look at those." like, "Oh, look at those." So, those are the banh baos and he has So, those are the banh baos and he has So, those are the banh baos and he has the them um steaming hot in there. the them um steaming hot in there. the them um steaming hot in there. No, thank you. No, thank you. No, thank you. He always then ends up smiling and He always then ends up smiling and He always then ends up smiling and driving away. So, Poke Wow here is owned by the same So, Poke Wow here is owned by the same owner as Roots Cafe and it is owner as Roots Cafe and it is owner as Roots Cafe and it is very consistent, very high quality, very very consistent, very high quality, very very consistent, very high quality, very good poke bowls. good poke bowls. good poke bowls. If you come here, the umami If you come here, the umami If you come here, the umami is my favorite. You can get them in is my favorite. You can get them in is my favorite. You can get them in different sizes. different sizes. different sizes. They're great. Bikini Bottom, Bikini Bottom, popular hamburgers. Smells like I'm camping walk- walking Smells like I'm camping walk- walking behind the the fire here, Hear wood burning. the fire here, Hear wood burning. There's Lynn from Lynn's coffee. Hi. So, we are currently in Antong and these So, we are currently in Antong and these are called the walking streets and are called the walking streets and are called the walking streets and they're very popular for tourists and they're very popular for tourists and they're very popular for tourists and expats. We see expats. We see expats. We see bikinis for sale, smoothies, bikinis for sale, smoothies, bikinis for sale, smoothies, burgers, burgers, burgers, pizza.

pizza. pizza. Here is This is funny. Here is This is funny. Here is This is funny. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmacy, tattoo studio, and apartment. What a combo. So, you walk through the What a combo. So, you walk through the pharmacy to get to the tattoo studio and pharmacy to get to the tattoo studio and pharmacy to get to the tattoo studio and then there's apartments above. These are very common. Happy Mart, These are very common. Happy Mart, sometimes they're like Q Mart, J Mart, sometimes they're like Q Mart, J Mart, sometimes they're like Q Mart, J Mart, Full Mart. Full Mart. Full Mart. And And And they're the pop-in places that they're they're the pop-in places that they're they're the pop-in places that they're not large, not large, not large, but they have kind of all the but they have kind of all the but they have kind of all the necessities. necessities. necessities. Cold drinks, snacks, kitchen supplies, Cold drinks, snacks, kitchen supplies, Cold drinks, snacks, kitchen supplies, um um um fresh fruit, some bread. Um toothpaste, toothbrush. Um toothpaste, toothbrush. I always I know I've said this before, I always I know I've said this before, I always I know I've said this before, I'll say it again. I love the fact I'll say it again. I love the fact I'll say it again. I love the fact [laughter] [laughter] [laughter] that there is fresh sliced fruit in that there is fresh sliced fruit in that there is fresh sliced fruit in these these these little markets. little markets. little markets. The availability, The availability, The availability, accessibility of healthy food when accessibility of healthy food when accessibility of healthy food when you're out and about you're out and about you're out and about is second to none.

And And construction, of course. And you never know And you never know if if if a restaurant or a market a restaurant or a market a restaurant or a market is still going to be there the next day. is still going to be there the next day. is still going to be there the next day. It still comes as a surprise to me. So, It still comes as a surprise to me. So, It still comes as a surprise to me. So, the other day the other day the other day I turned the corner I turned the corner I turned the corner to come to Fullmart to get some fresh to come to Fullmart to get some fresh to come to Fullmart to get some fresh fruit. fruit. fruit. I'd been in there 2 days prior and it I'd been in there 2 days prior and it I'd been in there 2 days prior and it was a fully operational market. was a fully operational market. was a fully operational market. It's completely demoed inside. It's completely demoed inside. It's completely demoed inside. Yesterday, you could still see the Yesterday, you could still see the Yesterday, you could still see the freezer and all the shelves and freezer and all the shelves and freezer and all the shelves and everything, the cash register station. everything, the cash register station. everything, the cash register station. Now, it's just totally demoed. But, fortunately, there's probably two But, fortunately, there's probably two markets on every single block. So, that markets on every single block. So, that markets on every single block. So, that is okay. is okay. is okay. Here we've got a vendor selling shoes Here we've got a vendor selling shoes Here we've got a vendor selling shoes and purses and and purses and and purses and hats, sunglasses. And down this way you'll see like ATM And down this way you'll see like ATM machines.

machines. machines. There's a J Market. There's a J Market. There's a J Market. That's a That's a That's a a brand. You see C Market, a brand. You see C Market, a brand. You see C Market, T Market, Q Market, J Market. T Market, Q Market, J Market. T Market, Q Market, J Market. So, now that the Fullmart is closed, I'm So, now that the Fullmart is closed, I'm So, now that the Fullmart is closed, I'm going to pop into this J Market. It's a muggy day out today. It's a muggy day out today. It's overcast, not too hot. It rained It's overcast, not too hot. It rained It's overcast, not too hot. It rained yesterday and last night. So, it should yesterday and last night. So, it should yesterday and last night. So, it should be a really pleasant walk today. be a really pleasant walk today. be a really pleasant walk today. Things for the beach. This is very Things for the beach. This is very Things for the beach. This is very typical outside typical outside typical outside different markets. Hats, sun hats, different markets. Hats, sun hats, different markets. Hats, sun hats, conifer hats, fruit shirts. conifer hats, fruit shirts. conifer hats, fruit shirts. Funny story, I was at an event on the Funny story, I was at an event on the Funny story, I was at an event on the beach about a 15-minute walk down, beach about a 15-minute walk down, beach about a 15-minute walk down, like a meditation event. I'd been like a meditation event. I'd been like a meditation event. I'd been dropped off and I walked up the beach to dropped off and I walked up the beach to dropped off and I walked up the beach to get home. get home. get home. And when I got back up to walk across And when I got back up to walk across And when I got back up to walk across the street, I realized I left my shoes the street, I realized I left my shoes the street, I realized I left my shoes at at at >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> at the meditation spot. They were >> at the meditation spot. They were >> at the meditation spot. They were sandals. So, sandals. So, sandals. So, I decided not to go back for them and I I decided not to go back for them and I I decided not to go back for them and I just came here and just came here and just came here and grabbed a new pair of $4 rubber sandals grabbed a new pair of $4 rubber sandals grabbed a new pair of $4 rubber sandals and and and walked home.

>> So, here is what I'm talking about. >> So, here is what I'm talking about. [music] [music] [music] We can come in here on your way to the We can come in here on your way to the We can come in here on your way to the beach and grab some cold. That looks beach and grab some cold. That looks beach and grab some cold. That looks like grapefruit, but it's pomelo. like grapefruit, but it's pomelo. like grapefruit, but it's pomelo. Papaya, melon, mango, pineapple, Papaya, melon, mango, pineapple, Papaya, melon, mango, pineapple, jackfruit, apples one of my favorites. jackfruit, apples one of my favorites. jackfruit, apples one of my favorites. Apples and peanut butter. Apples and peanut butter. Apples and peanut butter. Very yummy easy snack to just always Very yummy easy snack to just always Very yummy easy snack to just always have on hand have on hand have on hand for someone who has very very little for someone who has very very little for someone who has very very little food inside of her place. Rambutan, food inside of her place. Rambutan, food inside of her place. Rambutan, longan. So, I think I'll grab some apples for my So, I think I'll grab some apples for my apartment just to keep on hand in the apartment just to keep on hand in the apartment just to keep on hand in the fridge. I have natural peanut butter fridge. I have natural peanut butter fridge. I have natural peanut butter from from from Coco Smoocha Coco Smoocha Coco Smoocha that my friends own. that my friends own. that my friends own. It's very very good. It's very very good. It's very very good. I'll grab a few supplies in here and be on our way. and be on our way. Oh, before we do that, we better just Oh, before we do that, we better just Oh, before we do that, we better just peruse peruse peruse the ice cream stand. So, what's so the ice cream stand. So, what's so the ice cream stand. So, what's so interesting about the ice creams here interesting about the ice creams here interesting about the ice creams here is the flavors. We've got a mung bean We've got a mung bean popsicle, popsicle, popsicle, durian.

durian. durian. What's this? Adzuki bean. What's this? Adzuki bean. What's this? Adzuki bean. It's not just [laughter] It's not just [laughter] It's not just [laughter] the chocolate, vanilla, strawberry. We the chocolate, vanilla, strawberry. We the chocolate, vanilla, strawberry. We have corn flavored ice cream. have corn flavored ice cream. have corn flavored ice cream. We have ice cream in a little We have ice cream in a little We have ice cream in a little fish. You'll see like kind of like sweet You'll see like kind of like sweet potato flavored. It's just It's potato flavored. It's just It's potato flavored. It's just It's different flavors, but different flavors, but different flavors, but they're always good. Banana. And then what we're more familiar with And then what we're more familiar with in the West is like the Kit Kat ice in the West is like the Kit Kat ice in the West is like the Kit Kat ice cream. And here's what the stores look like. And here's what the stores look like. Alcohol, snacks. This is a pretty Alcohol, snacks. This is a pretty Alcohol, snacks. This is a pretty touristy touristy touristy destination. It's across from a large destination. It's across from a large destination. It's across from a large hotel. So, people come in to grab snacks hotel. So, people come in to grab snacks hotel. So, people come in to grab snacks for to take home. for to take home. for to take home. A big cooler section. And [bell] uh don't forget if you uh And [bell] uh don't forget if you uh need a piece of luggage. need a piece of luggage. need a piece of luggage. >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> A lot of these markets >> A lot of these markets >> A lot of these markets have a little section like this where have a little section like this where have a little section like this where you can get luggage, purses, uh a day you can get luggage, purses, uh a day you can get luggage, purses, uh a day pack for the beach.

pack for the beach. pack for the beach. Kind of anything that you just might Kind of anything that you just might Kind of anything that you just might need that a tourist or expat might need need that a tourist or expat might need need that a tourist or expat might need on the go on the go on the go is in these little shops. Along the back wall back here and I'll Along the back wall back here and I'll head back. So, cashew nuts are very popular here. So, cashew nuts are very popular here. Those are delicious. Cheese flavored cream sandwich crackers. Cheese flavored cream sandwich crackers. So, we see similar things to the States So, we see similar things to the States So, we see similar things to the States but maybe different brands and from my but maybe different brands and from my but maybe different brands and from my experience they are experience they are experience they are not very sweet relative to what I'm used not very sweet relative to what I'm used not very sweet relative to what I'm used to. to. to. Even the um Even the um Even the um the Oreos taste different. The M&M's the Oreos taste different. The M&M's the Oreos taste different. The M&M's taste different. taste different. taste different. They don't have the They don't have the They don't have the the sweetness that the sweetness that the sweetness that I'm familiar with. I'm familiar with. I'm familiar with. And then the snacks here often times are different, too. They often times are different, too. They have like have like have like uh let me find an example. Fish uh let me find an example. Fish uh let me find an example. Fish flavored.

flavored. flavored. Here's chips that are I guess that's Here's chips that are I guess that's Here's chips that are I guess that's like prawn flavored. Shrimp. Shrimp flavored crackers. Shrimp. Shrimp flavored crackers. Um lots of seaweed flavors, lobster, Um lots of seaweed flavors, lobster, Um lots of seaweed flavors, lobster, soft soft shelled crab flavor. soft soft shelled crab flavor. soft soft shelled crab flavor. So, So, So, for me, for me, for me, I don't have I don't have snack cravings very often. I don't have snack cravings very often. But, you know what's funny is when I do, But, you know what's funny is when I do, But, you know what's funny is when I do, I might go into come into one of these I might go into come into one of these I might go into come into one of these markets and two things happen. markets and two things happen. markets and two things happen. One is I pick up a bag of chips and One is I pick up a bag of chips and One is I pick up a bag of chips and they're like seaweed flavored or they're like seaweed flavored or they're like seaweed flavored or shrimp flavored. And because it's not a shrimp flavored. And because it's not a shrimp flavored. And because it's not a flavor that flavor that flavor that I'm familiar with, it sounds like, you I'm familiar with, it sounds like, you I'm familiar with, it sounds like, you know, Doritos, know, Doritos, know, Doritos, I don't get them. And so and that is I don't get them. And so and that is I don't get them. And so and that is what's kind of a built-in what's kind of a built-in what's kind of a built-in keeps me from making bad decisions in keeps me from making bad decisions in keeps me from making bad decisions in snacking. snacking. snacking. The other thing is they will have a few The other thing is they will have a few The other thing is they will have a few bags of things like Doritos, bags of things like Doritos, bags of things like Doritos, but because they're imported, they're but because they're imported, they're but because they're imported, they're very, very expensive relative. So, very, very expensive relative. So, very, very expensive relative. So, here I might get a full restaurant meal here I might get a full restaurant meal here I might get a full restaurant meal for $2, say 50,000 Vietnamese dong.

for $2, say 50,000 Vietnamese dong. for $2, say 50,000 Vietnamese dong. A bag of Doritos is going to be 150. A bag of Doritos is going to be 150. A bag of Doritos is going to be 150. I'm thinking, is a bag of Doritos worth I'm thinking, is a bag of Doritos worth I'm thinking, is a bag of Doritos worth three times three times three times the price of a restaurant meal? the price of a restaurant meal? the price of a restaurant meal? No. No. No. So, the bag of Doritos is $6, So, the bag of Doritos is $6, So, the bag of Doritos is $6, um um um which which which isn't isn't isn't super pricey if that's exactly what you super pricey if that's exactly what you super pricey if that's exactly what you want, but want, but want, but you start to think in terms of you start to think in terms of you start to think in terms of relativity relativity relativity on prices. on prices. on prices. And so you just feel like And so you just feel like And so you just feel like don't get the don't get the don't get the Doritos because they're relatively so Doritos because they're relatively so Doritos because they're relatively so expensive. expensive. expensive. It's a it's an interesting, uh It's a it's an interesting, uh It's a it's an interesting, uh it's interesting to see the way that our it's interesting to see the way that our it's interesting to see the way that our our minds think. So, I'm going to turn our minds think. So, I'm going to turn our minds think. So, I'm going to turn the camera off, grab a few things, and the camera off, grab a few things, and the camera off, grab a few things, and we'll be back soon. we'll be back soon. we'll be back soon. All right, we got our bag of purchases. All right, we got our bag of purchases. All right, we got our bag of purchases. I got some apples, I got some apples, I got some apples, few things I needed, and heading few things I needed, and heading few things I needed, and heading back home. So, if this was a So, if this was a formal production and scripted, formal production and scripted, formal production and scripted, then I could show you all my steps, but then I could show you all my steps, but then I could show you all my steps, but I'm I'm walking around town I'm I'm walking around town I'm I'm walking around town being a regular person with a camera in being a regular person with a camera in being a regular person with a camera in my hand. So, my hand. So, my hand. So, when I run out of hands, I have to turn when I run out of hands, I have to turn when I run out of hands, I have to turn my camera off and do what I need to do my camera off and do what I need to do my camera off and do what I need to do and then pick back up.

and then pick back up. and then pick back up. Uh so, one of the things I love about Uh so, one of the things I love about Uh so, one of the things I love about Vietnam It's not too bright, so let me Vietnam It's not too bright, so let me Vietnam It's not too bright, so let me take these off. Um take these off. Um take these off. Um you just never know what to expect. you just never know what to expect. you just never know what to expect. Any street corner you turn down, Any street corner you turn down, Any street corner you turn down, I don't know I don't know I don't know people, people, people, machines, machines, machines, construction, construction, construction, cranes, cranes, cranes, wrecking balls, wrecking balls, wrecking balls, uh drums, dragons, music. uh drums, dragons, music. uh drums, dragons, music. Never know. Never know what you're going Never know. Never know what you're going Never know. Never know what you're going to find. to find. to find. So, that's why I love to take the camera So, that's why I love to take the camera So, that's why I love to take the camera out with me out with me out with me and do a walk and talk like this so I and do a walk and talk like this so I and do a walk and talk like this so I can can can talk about talk about talk about what I'm seeing and what I've what I'm seeing and what I've what I'm seeing and what I've experienced in life and also be showing experienced in life and also be showing experienced in life and also be showing all these fun things at the same time. all these fun things at the same time. all these fun things at the same time. Okay, enough in my face. Let's turn back Okay, enough in my face. Let's turn back Okay, enough in my face. Let's turn back around. Coffee shops and restaurants and Coffee shops and restaurants and Here's our old blocked sidewalk here.

Here's our old blocked sidewalk here. Here's our old blocked sidewalk here. Let's go around. say goodbye until it's time to leave for say goodbye until it's time to leave for my lunch plans in about 30 minutes. my lunch plans in about 30 minutes. my lunch plans in about 30 minutes. Back on the road. Back on the road. Back on the road. I'm now walking to It's a new place. I'm now walking to It's a new place. I'm now walking to It's a new place. It's my friend's girlfriend's It's my friend's girlfriend's It's my friend's girlfriend's favorite place in Saigon, also known as favorite place in Saigon, also known as favorite place in Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, and they just opened up a and they just opened up a and they just opened up a branch of it here in Da Nang. So, branch of it here in Da Nang. So, branch of it here in Da Nang. So, it's a 25-minute walk it's a 25-minute walk it's a 25-minute walk and I thought I'm just going to walk and I thought I'm just going to walk and I thought I'm just going to walk there. Either if I can't make it all the there. Either if I can't make it all the there. Either if I can't make it all the way way way That's a pretty dress. If I can't make That's a pretty dress. If I can't make That's a pretty dress. If I can't make it all the way, I'll walk part of the it all the way, I'll walk part of the it all the way, I'll walk part of the way way way and we'll just see what we discover and and we'll just see what we discover and and we'll just see what we discover and what we see what we see what we see on the walk there. It's in a different on the walk there. It's in a different on the walk there. It's in a different area of town, so it's right along the area of town, so it's right along the area of town, so it's right along the river front. Uh different area of town river front. Uh different area of town river front. Uh different area of town that I typically that I typically that I typically walk through. So, I just thought it was walk through. So, I just thought it was walk through. So, I just thought it was the perfect opportunity the perfect opportunity the perfect opportunity to check out some different streets. to check out some different streets. to check out some different streets. So, for those of you who travel, So, for those of you who travel, So, for those of you who travel, one travel tip is one travel tip is one travel tip is when you're going somewhere, always try when you're going somewhere, always try when you're going somewhere, always try to take a different way. A different to take a different way. A different to take a different way. A different alleyway, a different set of streets.

alleyway, a different set of streets. alleyway, a different set of streets. Here in Da Nang, it's a big grid. So, Here in Da Nang, it's a big grid. So, Here in Da Nang, it's a big grid. So, I'm constantly left, right, left, right, I'm constantly left, right, left, right, I'm constantly left, right, left, right, stair-stepping my way stair-stepping my way stair-stepping my way and down different ways and I'll end up and down different ways and I'll end up and down different ways and I'll end up in alleyways. I discover little fruit in alleyways. I discover little fruit in alleyways. I discover little fruit stands. I'll discover stands. I'll discover stands. I'll discover a drink stand in somebody's house. a drink stand in somebody's house. a drink stand in somebody's house. And And And it's really fun. I have some friends it's really fun. I have some friends it's really fun. I have some friends that that that watch my Instagram because even though watch my Instagram because even though watch my Instagram because even though they live here, they live here, they live here, they said they keep discovering new new they said they keep discovering new new they said they keep discovering new new places. places. places. Uh Uh Uh so, that's a lot of fun. so, that's a lot of fun. so, that's a lot of fun. I will turn the camera around. I now I will turn the camera around. I now I will turn the camera around. I now have on a Yeah. have on a Yeah. have on a Yeah. Wide-angle lens to kind of capture as Wide-angle lens to kind of capture as Wide-angle lens to kind of capture as much much much as what I'm seeing in my field of vision as what I'm seeing in my field of vision as what I'm seeing in my field of vision as possible. as possible. as possible. And we'll just And we'll just And we'll just see what else here What What else is out see what else here What What else is out see what else here What What else is out here? You never know here? You never know here? You never know what you're going to discover. what you're going to discover. what you're going to discover. Activity-wise, stores. Activity-wise, stores. Activity-wise, stores. Like I said before, banging drums, the Like I said before, banging drums, the Like I said before, banging drums, the grand opening of something. So, let's grand opening of something. So, let's grand opening of something. So, let's go.

I just finished walking through There's I just finished walking through There's a park a park a park right there in that center. It's kind of right there in that center. It's kind of right there in that center. It's kind of hard to see and I passed a bunch of hard to see and I passed a bunch of hard to see and I passed a bunch of coffee shops and a bunch of coffee shops and a bunch of coffee shops and a bunch of new retail stores catering to like new retail stores catering to like new retail stores catering to like beachwear and expats. beachwear and expats. beachwear and expats. And And And I'm going to take a right. Should I take I'm going to take a right. Should I take I'm going to take a right. Should I take a right or left? Actually, a right or left? Actually, a right or left? Actually, we'll take a left this time. Right up we'll take a left this time. Right up we'll take a left this time. Right up here is a nursery here is a nursery here is a nursery where I buy my plants. where I buy my plants. where I buy my plants. And just a heads up, And just a heads up, And just a heads up, they'll deliver. they'll deliver. they'll deliver. So, So, So, I'll go in there and pick out a bunch of I'll go in there and pick out a bunch of I'll go in there and pick out a bunch of plants. Sometimes I have them plants. Sometimes I have them plants. Sometimes I have them repotted. repotted. repotted. Wait, hold on. Crossing the street here. Sometimes I'll have the plants repotted. Sometimes I'll have the plants repotted. And then I'll just pay a nominal fee and And then I'll just pay a nominal fee and And then I'll just pay a nominal fee and they'll have a they'll have a they'll have a delivery driver delivery driver delivery driver deliver them to my apartment. So, that's deliver them to my apartment. So, that's deliver them to my apartment. So, that's not anything that you have to sort out not anything that you have to sort out not anything that you have to sort out or or or worry about. And that allows me to have worry about. And that allows me to have worry about. And that allows me to have a nice a nice a nice big green plants in my room big green plants in my room big green plants in my room when I have no car.

Right here on the right is a large Right here on the right is a large co-working space. I've heard great co-working space. I've heard great co-working space. I've heard great things about their Wi-Fi. Really fast. Really fast. Really robust. And let's see what's down here. We have And let's see what's down here. We have a full market. a full market. a full market. Very popular market brand. Very popular market brand. Very popular market brand. I see construction. I see construction. I see construction. Motorbikes. I think that some of that blue I think that some of that blue is some kind of a is some kind of a is some kind of a elevator system. elevator system. elevator system. So, it is so interesting to watch the So, it is so interesting to watch the So, it is so interesting to watch the construction around here construction around here construction around here cuz you'll see cuz you'll see cuz you'll see a wheelbarrow. a wheelbarrow. a wheelbarrow. They'll load it up with bricks or They'll load it up with bricks or They'll load it up with bricks or cement. cement. cement. And then they'll either use a handheld And then they'll either use a handheld And then they'll either use a handheld pulley or pulley or pulley or an electric pulley. an electric pulley. an electric pulley. And they'll pull the wheelbarrow And they'll pull the wheelbarrow And they'll pull the wheelbarrow slowly up and down. slowly up and down. slowly up and down. Guys, the workers are having lunch.

Guys, the workers are having lunch. Guys, the workers are having lunch. The outside of the building and then the The outside of the building and then the The outside of the building and then the workers on the floor will reach out and workers on the floor will reach out and workers on the floor will reach out and pull the wheelbarrow in. pull the wheelbarrow in. pull the wheelbarrow in. And then re-lower it when it's empty. And then re-lower it when it's empty. And then re-lower it when it's empty. And they're in flip-flops. Okay, so I haven't been down this Okay, so I haven't been down this street in a while. street in a while. street in a while. And massive new construction project. And massive new construction project. And massive new construction project. Actually, I'm going to go this way. So again, my plan is I'm going to see So again, my plan is I'm going to see if I can make it all the way to the if I can make it all the way to the if I can make it all the way to the restaurant I'm going to on time. restaurant I'm going to on time. restaurant I'm going to on time. The restaurant has a fun name. It's The restaurant has a fun name. It's The restaurant has a fun name. It's called I hate Monday. called I hate Monday. called I hate Monday. I'm going to see if I can make it there I'm going to see if I can make it there I'm going to see if I can make it there on time. If not, I'll just walk as far on time. If not, I'll just walk as far on time. If not, I'll just walk as far as I can make it and then I will call a as I can make it and then I will call a as I can make it and then I will call a Grab Grab Grab to take me the remainder of the way. I hope that's not supposed to say fruit I hope that's not supposed to say fruit bar. Maybe it's a word I don't recognize. Maybe it's a word I don't recognize. Healthy food and coffee.

Healthy food and coffee. Healthy food and coffee. These places are so cute. These places are so cute. These places are so cute. Little Little Little coffee shop. Berry's Croffle cake and coffee. I've Berry's Croffle cake and coffee. I've never seen that before. Flip-flops and scaffolding. Flip-flops and scaffolding. He's waving. He's waving. He's waving. >> [gasps] >> It's a little quiet right now because it >> It's a little quiet right now because it is 12:30. So I think a lot of people are is 12:30. So I think a lot of people are is 12:30. So I think a lot of people are on lunch break. on lunch break. on lunch break. But here we see the cement mixer, But here we see the cement mixer, But here we see the cement mixer, the scaffolding, and there's the scaffolding, and there's the scaffolding, and there's another one right here. another one right here. another one right here. And quick reminder, And quick reminder, And quick reminder, it's important to watch your step. it's important to watch your step. it's important to watch your step. Everyone's responsible for their own Everyone's responsible for their own Everyone's responsible for their own their own safety around here.

There's no caution tape or people making There's no caution tape or people making sure you don't sure you don't sure you don't fall into a hole. fall into a hole. fall into a hole. There is uh the Shopee or the Lazada There is uh the Shopee or the Lazada There is uh the Shopee or the Lazada delivery guy. It's similar to our Amazon delivery guy. It's similar to our Amazon delivery guy. It's similar to our Amazon delivery, but they deliver in these big delivery, but they deliver in these big delivery, but they deliver in these big crates on the back of the motorbike and crates on the back of the motorbike and crates on the back of the motorbike and some of them are covered and some are some of them are covered and some are some of them are covered and some are not. not. not. But they'll just load up and then But they'll just load up and then But they'll just load up and then go around door-to-door and deliver. go around door-to-door and deliver. go around door-to-door and deliver. We've got neighborhood patrol right We've got neighborhood patrol right We've got neighborhood patrol right here, apparently. here, apparently. here, apparently. It's very pretty, very clean dog. Laundry hanging out to dry. Laundry hanging out to dry. >> [snorts] >> [snorts] >> [snorts] >> Oh, I see some freshly washed shoes. A >> Oh, I see some freshly washed shoes. A >> Oh, I see some freshly washed shoes. A lot of these laundromats, you can bring lot of these laundromats, you can bring lot of these laundromats, you can bring in your sneakers in your sneakers in your sneakers or your runners and have them scrubbed or your runners and have them scrubbed or your runners and have them scrubbed up and then cleaned up and then cleaned up and then cleaned and dried in the sun and pick them back and dried in the sun and pick them back and dried in the sun and pick them back up. up. up. Oh, these streets are so cute. I haven't Oh, these streets are so cute. I haven't Oh, these streets are so cute. I haven't been down them been down them been down them either of them in a while.

either of them in a while. either of them in a while. Forgot how cute they are. I love the I love the little outdoor table and chair. You just little outdoor table and chair. You just little outdoor table and chair. You just take whatever's around and use it. take whatever's around and use it. take whatever's around and use it. Doesn't have to look a certain way, it Doesn't have to look a certain way, it Doesn't have to look a certain way, it doesn't have to match. doesn't have to match. doesn't have to match. There's a certain sense of comfort in There's a certain sense of comfort in There's a certain sense of comfort in that. It's like when you're camping and you're It's like when you're camping and you're all just having a good time. all just having a good time. all just having a good time. You don't worry about You don't worry about You don't worry about the latest furniture or making sure the latest furniture or making sure the latest furniture or making sure everything matches perfectly. everything matches perfectly. everything matches perfectly. Cute restaurant. This looks like um somebody's home and This looks like um somebody's home and they've just taken the bottom living they've just taken the bottom living they've just taken the bottom living room area and made a pharmacy. And here these folks have made their And here these folks have made their living room into a chicken restaurant. living room into a chicken restaurant. living room into a chicken restaurant. Wowee. Wowee. Wowee. Chicken.

Looks like a hotel. Looks like a hotel. Just getting their Just getting their Just getting their towels all cleaned up. This must be a towels all cleaned up. This must be a towels all cleaned up. This must be a like a hotel laundromat like a hotel laundromat like a hotel laundromat when it's used by when it's used by when it's used by hotels. Sushi place and where we are right now Sushi place and where we are right now is very close to is very close to is very close to Bach Myon or we're getting closer to Bach Myon or we're getting closer to Bach Myon or we're getting closer to Bach Myon market. Bach Myon market. Bach Myon market. Which is the market the wet market Which is the market the wet market Which is the market the wet market that's that's that's closest to the end of the neighborhood. I've had some folks ask about vegetarian I've had some folks ask about vegetarian and vegan food. Here's vegan food and and vegan food. Here's vegan food and and vegan food. Here's vegan food and coffee. coffee. coffee. So you'll see restaurants that are So you'll see restaurants that are So you'll see restaurants that are vegetarian and vegan. vegetarian and vegan. vegetarian and vegan. It's kind of scattered throughout It's kind of scattered throughout It's kind of scattered throughout the neighborhoods. A juice bar. Anyone who knows me knows A juice bar. Anyone who knows me knows how much how much how much I love to see that. The red and blue plastic tables and The red and blue plastic tables and chairs.

chairs. chairs. Very very typical. Easy to stack up. Very very typical. Easy to stack up. Very very typical. Easy to stack up. You'll see a motorbike go by with 30 of You'll see a motorbike go by with 30 of You'll see a motorbike go by with 30 of those chairs stacked up. So they're easy to put out, easy to take So they're easy to put out, easy to take back in and put out again the next day. And the Vietnamese seem to be very And the Vietnamese seem to be very mobile mobile mobile and and and flexible. flexible. flexible. And so living here, it's completely And so living here, it's completely And so living here, it's completely normal to normal to normal to sit down in a little sit down in a little sit down in a little plastic table and chairs plastic table and chairs plastic table and chairs outside. Case in point, here's a yellow set. Case in point, here's a yellow set. And that's for adults. And that's for adults. And that's for adults. Really for anybody. Oh, I see it's the petrol station right Oh, I see it's the petrol station right beyond here. I know where we are. I'm going to head down this direction I'm going to head down this direction and go out onto the main road. and go out onto the main road. and go out onto the main road. And I'll just do a quick time and And I'll just do a quick time and And I'll just do a quick time and map check.

map check. map check. What I'm doing is What I'm doing is What I'm doing is similar to when I'm walking anywhere is similar to when I'm walking anywhere is similar to when I'm walking anywhere is I just stair-step my way there. I just stair-step my way there. I just stair-step my way there. Think I go straight on this road or take Think I go straight on this road or take Think I go straight on this road or take a left? a left? a left? If I take a left, then do I go straight If I take a left, then do I go straight If I take a left, then do I go straight for a while or take a right? for a while or take a right? for a while or take a right? Just whatever Just whatever Just whatever area looks most interesting. area looks most interesting. area looks most interesting. Oh, they've turned their living room, Oh, they've turned their living room, Oh, they've turned their living room, you can see the stairs going up to the you can see the stairs going up to the you can see the stairs going up to the house, house, house, into nails, head wash, eyelashes. into nails, head wash, eyelashes. into nails, head wash, eyelashes. Little beauty salon. Hello. Hello. Another Another Another uh laundromat. uh laundromat. uh laundromat. Laundromats are very popular around Laundromats are very popular around Laundromats are very popular around here. here. here. You can just drop your load of laundry You can just drop your load of laundry You can just drop your load of laundry and they weigh it and they charge you by and they weigh it and they charge you by and they weigh it and they charge you by kilo kilo kilo and it'll be a dollar or two. Pick it up and it'll be a dollar or two. Pick it up and it'll be a dollar or two. Pick it up a day or two later a day or two later a day or two later and it'll be washed, dried, and folded. So, here you see the construction. They So, here you see the construction. They do a lot of do a lot of do a lot of brick and mortar. brick and mortar. brick and mortar. So, they go up very quickly So, they go up very quickly So, they go up very quickly and then they're easy to demo also.

and then they're easy to demo also. and then they're easy to demo also. Hollow way and replace with something Hollow way and replace with something Hollow way and replace with something new. Okay, I know it's camouflaged, Okay, I know it's camouflaged, but something makes me think there's a but something makes me think there's a but something makes me think there's a car under there. There's a fair amount of There's a fair amount of just kind of bumping, just kind of bumping, just kind of bumping, for lack of a better word. You might be for lack of a better word. You might be for lack of a better word. You might be at a at a at a at a light and at a light and at a light and a motorbike comes by and a motorbike comes by and a motorbike comes by and kind of kind of kind of hits your window or you kind of bump hits your window or you kind of bump hits your window or you kind of bump into the back of the motorbike. into the back of the motorbike. into the back of the motorbike. [laughter] [laughter] [laughter] Sometimes people take a little spell and Sometimes people take a little spell and Sometimes people take a little spell and just adjust themselves or maybe make just adjust themselves or maybe make just adjust themselves or maybe make sure everybody's okay sure everybody's okay sure everybody's okay and goes on their way. So, and goes on their way. So, and goes on their way. So, it's not uncommon to see things little it's not uncommon to see things little it's not uncommon to see things little dented or little scratched. dented or little scratched. dented or little scratched. So, the people who have cars, my from So, the people who have cars, my from So, the people who have cars, my from what I've heard, cars have a 100% import what I've heard, cars have a 100% import what I've heard, cars have a 100% import tax.

tax. tax. So, you pay twice the value of the car So, you pay twice the value of the car So, you pay twice the value of the car in order to import it here. in order to import it here. in order to import it here. So, it makes sense to me that So, it makes sense to me that So, it makes sense to me that they're being quite protective. Okay, quick update. Okay, quick update. I am supposed to meet my friends at I am supposed to meet my friends at I am supposed to meet my friends at 1:00, which is in 6 minutes, and I'm a 1:00, which is in 6 minutes, and I'm a 1:00, which is in 6 minutes, and I'm a little bit further than 6 minutes walk, little bit further than 6 minutes walk, little bit further than 6 minutes walk, I think, from the restaurant. So, I just I think, from the restaurant. So, I just I think, from the restaurant. So, I just called a Grab called a Grab called a Grab so I could Grab the rest of the way and so I could Grab the rest of the way and so I could Grab the rest of the way and maybe we'll walk a little bit after maybe we'll walk a little bit after maybe we'll walk a little bit after lunch. We'll see. lunch. We'll see. lunch. We'll see. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> Hello. And here And here it's arrived. it's arrived. it's arrived. And we're off. And we're off. And we're off. It is a warm, muggy day. It is It is a warm, muggy day. It is It is a warm, muggy day. It is 87° F, 87° F, 87° F, it's 31° C, it's 31° C, it's 31° C, and has 74% humidity. and has 74% humidity. and has 74% humidity. So, it's muggy, it's warm, it's not So, it's muggy, it's warm, it's not So, it's muggy, it's warm, it's not sticky. sticky. sticky. And being on the back of the Grab feels And being on the back of the Grab feels And being on the back of the Grab feels great. great. great. I'll pick back up at the restaurant.

I'll pick back up at the restaurant. I'll pick back up at the restaurant. So, here on the light, you can see it's So, here on the light, you can see it's So, here on the light, you can see it's not going to turn green for 44 seconds, not going to turn green for 44 seconds, not going to turn green for 44 seconds, and so the Grab drivers use this and so the Grab drivers use this and so the Grab drivers use this to know if they should pull over ahead to know if they should pull over ahead to know if they should pull over ahead of time and sit in the shade. of time and sit in the shade. of time and sit in the shade. On really hot days, you do not want to On really hot days, you do not want to On really hot days, you do not want to come sit here for come sit here for come sit here for like a solid minute in the hot sun. This is one of the main roads that runs This is one of the main roads that runs north-south. We're crossing over it north-south. We're crossing over it north-south. We're crossing over it to a different neighborhood that to a different neighborhood that to a different neighborhood that is right along the river. Oh, wow. Lots and lots of land cleared Oh, wow. Lots and lots of land cleared for some sort of construction. If anybody wants to learn construction, If anybody wants to learn construction, there's a lot to see and learn around there's a lot to see and learn around there's a lot to see and learn around here. here. here. There's the beautiful river.

Yeah, this would have taken me more than Yeah, this would have taken me more than 6 minutes. Look how cute this is. Look how cute this is. The name of the place is I hate Monday. The name of the place is I hate Monday. The name of the place is I hate Monday. But But But the windows say "Dear Monday, my mama the windows say "Dear Monday, my mama the windows say "Dear Monday, my mama don't like you." don't like you." don't like you." There's a scrolling sign, I hate Monday. We stole your bad Monday and make them We stole your bad Monday and make them better. better. better. This is going to be a fun place. This is going to be a fun place. This is going to be a fun place. I'm going to take a quick look around. I'm going to take a quick look around. I'm going to take a quick look around. Tell your friends I hate Monday is the Tell your friends I hate Monday is the Tell your friends I hate Monday is the best place to survive Monday. best place to survive Monday. best place to survive Monday. Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. >> She was here yesterday. She just >> She was here yesterday. She just >> She was here yesterday. She just recorded her testimonial about my recorded her testimonial about my recorded her testimonial about my services and she pulled up just like out services and she pulled up just like out services and she pulled up just like out of nowhere the sickest of nowhere the sickest of nowhere the sickest testimonial ever. testimonial ever. testimonial ever. >> I'm a talker. >> I'm a talker. >> I'm a talker. >> She is. >> She is. >> She is. >> [clears throat] >> [clears throat] >> [clears throat] >> All right, what do you have to say for >> All right, what do you have to say for >> All right, what do you have to say for yourselves? yourselves? yourselves? >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> We showed up for our stomachs today.

>> We showed up for our stomachs today. >> We showed up for our stomachs today. >> Yes, we did. >> Yes, we did. >> Yes, we did. >> are really, really happy to be here and >> are really, really happy to be here and >> are really, really happy to be here and share this with you, Season. share this with you, Season. share this with you, Season. >> 100%. >> 100%. >> 100%. We have Savi. [music] We have Savi. [music] We have Savi. [music] >> Savi. >> Savi. >> Savi. Camera [laughter] shy. Camera [laughter] shy. Camera [laughter] shy. Camera shy. Camera shy. Camera shy. Here we are at I Hate Monday restaurant. Here we are at I Hate Monday restaurant. Here we are at I Hate Monday restaurant. We ordered a cube steak with rice and a We ordered a cube steak with rice and a We ordered a cube steak with rice and a egg yolk, which I recently found out is egg yolk, which I recently found out is egg yolk, which I recently found out is umami and you mix the egg yolk in with umami and you mix the egg yolk in with umami and you mix the egg yolk in with everything and it's supposed to enhance everything and it's supposed to enhance everything and it's supposed to enhance the flavor. So, we're going to find out. the flavor. So, we're going to find out. the flavor. So, we're going to find out. What did you get? What did you get? What did you get? >> Uh we're getting the >> Uh we're getting the >> Uh we're getting the sweet game pasta sweet game pasta sweet game pasta recommended by the biggest fan of I Hate recommended by the biggest fan of I Hate recommended by the biggest fan of I Hate Monday in Vietnam. V, V, share about Monday in Vietnam. V, V, share about Monday in Vietnam. V, V, share about your pasta. your pasta. your pasta. >> I need you to talk about it. >> I need you to talk about it. >> I need you to talk about it. >> I want you to talk [music] in front of >> I want you to talk [music] in front of >> I want you to talk [music] in front of camera. Practice, practice. camera. Practice, practice. camera. Practice, practice. Aw, look at me. Aw, look at me. Aw, look at me. >> So, it's scary to talk on camera. So, >> So, it's scary to talk on camera. So, >> So, it's scary to talk on camera. So, we're here at I Hate Monday. we're here at I Hate Monday. we're here at I Hate Monday. We just ordered our food. The Wait, cube We just ordered our food. The Wait, cube We just ordered our food. The Wait, cube steak, fried rice and egg yolk. steak, fried rice and egg yolk. steak, fried rice and egg yolk. And remind me the two dishes you got.

And remind me the two dishes you got. And remind me the two dishes you got. You got a pasta dish and something else. You got a pasta dish and something else. You got a pasta dish and something else. >> And the cheese katsu. >> And the cheese katsu. >> And the cheese katsu. >> Whatever that is. We'll take a picture >> Whatever that is. We'll take a picture >> Whatever that is. We'll take a picture of it. of it. of it. And And And >> Yeah, cheese pork cutlet, the Japanese >> Yeah, cheese pork cutlet, the Japanese >> Yeah, cheese pork cutlet, the Japanese style one. style one. style one. >> Japanese cheese pork cutlet. >> Japanese cheese pork cutlet. >> Japanese cheese pork cutlet. >> little bit of curry added. >> little bit of curry added. >> little bit of curry added. >> With some curry. >> With some curry. >> With some curry. So, this will be really good. Uh they So, this will be really good. Uh they So, this will be really good. Uh they have really interesting things on the have really interesting things on the have really interesting things on the menu like avocado toast with rocket menu like avocado toast with rocket menu like avocado toast with rocket lettuce and uh different kinds of lettuce and uh different kinds of lettuce and uh different kinds of cheeses and cheeses and cheeses and pistachios. pistachios. pistachios. So, this is uh a new restaurant, but So, this is uh a new restaurant, but So, this is uh a new restaurant, but [music] the original I think, at least [music] the original I think, at least [music] the original I think, at least the one that V's been to before is in the one that V's been to before is in the one that V's been to before is in Saigon. Saigon. Saigon. So, So, So, >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> very This is going to be great. >> very This is going to be great. >> very This is going to be great. All right, food's arrived. All right, food's arrived. All right, food's arrived. See what's in it. I have a little soy See what's in it. I have a little soy See what's in it. I have a little soy sauce and Oh my gosh, that's a lot of sauce and Oh my gosh, that's a lot of sauce and Oh my gosh, that's a lot of wasabi. wasabi. wasabi. >> Wasabi. Ooh. >> Wasabi. Ooh. >> Wasabi. Ooh. >> Look at that. >> Look at that. >> Look at that. Cube steak, Cube steak, Cube steak, green onions, butter, green onions, butter, green onions, butter, yolk, and fried rice. I'm just going to yolk, and fried rice. I'm just going to yolk, and fried rice. I'm just going to keep it hot. keep it hot. keep it hot. >> Ooh, this smell Ooh. >> Ooh, this smell Ooh. >> Ooh, this smell Ooh. >> Does smell good, doesn't >> Does smell good, doesn't >> Does smell good, doesn't >> amazing.

>> amazing. >> amazing. >> Yeah, it does. >> Yeah, it does. >> Yeah, it does. >> We are excited for your food. >> We are excited for your food. >> We are excited for your food. >> Me, too. >> Me, too. >> Me, too. I'm always excited for food in Asia. I'm always excited for food in Asia. I'm always excited for food in Asia. >> What is this piece of meat? >> What is this piece of meat? >> What is this piece of meat? >> Guys, >> Guys, >> Guys, what is that? what is that? what is that? >> had my protein smoothie. >> had my protein smoothie. >> had my protein smoothie. And now And now And now >> What on >> What on >> What on earth? earth? earth? >> This is like >> This is like >> This is like half of This is my half of This is my half of This is my This is half of my face. This is your This is half of my face. This is your This is half of my face. This is your whole face. whole face. whole face. >> Look at that. >> Look at that. >> Look at that. >> Oh, my goodness. I'm so ready for this. I'm so ready for this. >> Ben is right now 9 out of 10 hungry. So, >> Ben is right now 9 out of 10 hungry. So, >> Ben is right now 9 out of 10 hungry. So, I'm surprised you haven't face planted I'm surprised you haven't face planted I'm surprised you haven't face planted on, you know, quote unquote accident on, you know, quote unquote accident on, you know, quote unquote accident yet. yet. yet. >> It's about to happen. >> It's about to happen. >> It's about to happen. >> [laughter] >> Hold on, we are overwhelmed right now. >> Hold on, we are overwhelmed right now. >> Can you hold your thoughts for a second? >> Can you hold your thoughts for a second? >> Can you hold your thoughts for a second? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Cuz >> Cuz >> Cuz at this point I cannot hold my at this point I cannot hold my at this point I cannot hold my >> You can't think straight. You're too >> You can't think straight. You're too >> You can't think straight. You're too hungry. hungry. hungry. >> As as much as I want to, I feel like I >> As as much as I want to, I feel like I >> As as much as I want to, I feel like I can't give you my best.

can't give you my best. can't give you my best. >> We're >> We're >> We're I'm telling him a story I'm telling him a story I'm telling him a story and Ben's just looking at me like and Ben's just looking at me like and Ben's just looking at me like He's too hungry to think. He's too hungry to think. He's too hungry to think. He needs to eat. He needs to eat. He needs to eat. He needs to eat and then we're then He needs to eat and then we're then He needs to eat and then we're then we'll talk. No, that's totally fine. I we'll talk. No, that's totally fine. I we'll talk. No, that's totally fine. I completely understand. Get the food. You know what I love about Get the food. You know what I love about this? Is if you wiggle the plate, the this? Is if you wiggle the plate, the this? Is if you wiggle the plate, the whole whole whole octopusy thing wiggles. octopusy thing wiggles. octopusy thing wiggles. >> Okay, this is happening for us. >> Okay, this is happening for us. >> Okay, this is happening for us. Ooh. I'm so hungry. I'm so hungry. >> This place is just [music] so cute. >> This place is just [music] so cute. >> This place is just [music] so cute. Monday haters, dear Monday, please go Monday haters, dear Monday, please go Monday haters, dear Monday, please go away. away. away. It's darling. Let's take a look up here. It's darling. Let's take a look up here. It's darling. Let's take a look up here. It's all concrete and minimalist, It's all concrete and minimalist, It's all concrete and minimalist, plants. We like it.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's biggest [music] Monday hater of them biggest [music] Monday hater of them biggest [music] Monday hater of them all? all? all? >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> Oh, cute. >> Oh, cute. >> Oh, cute. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> It's really charming. All different >> It's really charming. All different >> It's really charming. All different chairs. That's a really cute place to sit. That's a really cute place to sit. I'll do a little work. It's a good idea to have drinks in a It's a good idea to have drinks in a fridge separate up here. Go to the beach, laugh hard, eat good Go to the beach, laugh hard, eat good food, dance when you want. I agree.

A lime tree [music] in here, or maybe a A lime tree [music] in here, or maybe a lemon tree. Just so cute. The ambiance, the decor, Just so cute. The ambiance, the decor, the charming attention to detail, the charming attention to detail, the charming attention to detail, really. really. really. Really fun and pleasant. Really fun and pleasant. Really fun and pleasant. Great food. Great food. Great food. My dish, turn this around. My dish, turn this around. My dish, turn this around. It almost tasted like a risotto. It almost tasted like a risotto. It almost tasted like a risotto. It was the rice with, I think, a block It was the rice with, I think, a block It was the rice with, I think, a block of cheese that melted in. of cheese that melted in. of cheese that melted in. The meat, The meat, The meat, the green onions, the egg yolk. the green onions, the egg yolk. the green onions, the egg yolk. Very rich, very good. Very rich, very good. Very rich, very good. And [music] And [music] And [music] heading out. Thanks for joining. heading out. Thanks for joining. heading out. Thanks for joining. So, I've left the restaurant and I'm now So, I've left the restaurant and I'm now So, I've left the restaurant and I'm now walking down the street. I'm actually walking down the street. I'm actually walking down the street. I'm actually going to cross over going to cross over going to cross over to the riverside because about 10 minutes south of here by about 10 minutes south of here by [clears throat] walking [clears throat] walking [clears throat] walking is one of my favorite stores called No is one of my favorite stores called No is one of my favorite stores called No Waste to Go.

Waste to Go. Waste to Go. And they have really good quality And they have really good quality And they have really good quality products. They buy things or make them. products. They buy things or make them. products. They buy things or make them. Some things are homemade. Some things are homemade. Some things are homemade. Other things are bought like in bulk. I had to turn off the camera there for a I had to turn off the camera there for a minute minute minute while I cross the street. You got to while I cross the street. You got to while I cross the street. You got to concentrate on crossing the street here. Lots of different speeds and different Lots of different speeds and different trucks and buses going each way. So, it smells outside right now like you can it smells outside right now like you can smell something burning. Maybe they're smell something burning. Maybe they're smell something burning. Maybe they're burning some burning some burning some uh uh uh gardening like landscaping debris or I don't think it's garbage cuz it just I don't think it's garbage cuz it just had just smells like burning. had just smells like burning. had just smells like burning. >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> I hear some kids behind me. They're on >> I hear some kids behind me. They're on >> I hear some kids behind me. They're on bikes riding along the riverfront. bikes riding along the riverfront. bikes riding along the riverfront. And And And looks like these tour buses have looks like these tour buses have looks like these tour buses have probably dropped people off at probably dropped people off at probably dropped people off at different large restaurants and they are different large restaurants and they are different large restaurants and they are waiting waiting waiting to be called back for pick up.

to be called back for pick up. to be called back for pick up. Or maybe they're just um Or maybe they're just um Or maybe they're just um being stored here for today. So, this right here is one of the things So, this right here is one of the things I love to see. I love to see. I love to see. Just a big truck back full of fresh coconuts. truck back full of fresh coconuts. So, the person's taking probably a So, the person's taking probably a So, the person's taking probably a little rest inside or just waiting for little rest inside or just waiting for little rest inside or just waiting for some business. Here's another fruit truck. Here's another fruit truck. They'll load up and come just park here They'll load up and come just park here They'll load up and come just park here and let people swing by. Some guy on their drive home. Oh, he's Some guy on their drive home. Oh, he's got a hammock set up in his. Look at got a hammock set up in his. Look at got a hammock set up in his. Look at that. Ah, that's what I would do, too. Ah, that's what I would do, too. So, they always have a a scale to weigh So, they always have a a scale to weigh So, they always have a a scale to weigh things and you can buy your like pick things and you can buy your like pick things and you can buy your like pick out your watermelon or your fruit, they out your watermelon or your fruit, they out your watermelon or your fruit, they weigh it, you pay them, weigh it, you pay them, weigh it, you pay them, and then go on your way.

Across here, where you see the Ferris Across here, where you see the Ferris wheel, that used to be an amusement wheel, that used to be an amusement wheel, that used to be an amusement park. park. park. And I believe that was last September And I believe that was last September And I believe that was last September that they had their last open night. And that they had their last open night. And that they had their last open night. And now that whole area is getting demoed now that whole area is getting demoed now that whole area is getting demoed for a brand new, very large development. Come on. Come on. We're now arriving at No Waste To Go.

We're now arriving at No Waste To Go. We're now arriving at No Waste To Go. This has been one of my favorite stores This has been one of my favorite stores This has been one of my favorite stores for a long time. They used to be over for a long time. They used to be over for a long time. They used to be over closer to my place in closer to my place in closer to my place in kind of my general neighborhood. Um but kind of my general neighborhood. Um but kind of my general neighborhood. Um but I think that their I think that their I think that their landlord maybe repurposed their spot, so landlord maybe repurposed their spot, so landlord maybe repurposed their spot, so they've moved to this new place closer they've moved to this new place closer they've moved to this new place closer to the river. Uh still great products, to the river. Uh still great products, to the river. Uh still great products, great um great um great um great layout, a lot of options. Let me great layout, a lot of options. Let me great layout, a lot of options. Let me turn the camera around. It's called No Waste To Go. It's called No Waste To Go. And right here they make homemade Greek And right here they make homemade Greek And right here they make homemade Greek yogurts. yogurts. yogurts. They have homemade They have homemade They have homemade different pastries. different pastries. different pastries. Oh, banana coconut cake, hello. Oh, banana coconut cake, hello. Oh, banana coconut cake, hello. They have brownies, focaccia. A Rosa chocolate. That is chocolate, A Rosa chocolate. That is chocolate, natural chocolate from a friend of mine, natural chocolate from a friend of mine, natural chocolate from a friend of mine, no refined sugar. no refined sugar. no refined sugar. Different nut butters, peanut butter, Different nut butters, peanut butter, Different nut butters, peanut butter, tahini, tahini, tahini, granola, hello.

granola, hello. granola, hello. Crackers, and these are all homemade Crackers, and these are all homemade Crackers, and these are all homemade cookies. cookies. cookies. Okay, here's the best part. Hi. Okay, here's the best part. Hi. Okay, here's the best part. Hi. They have all these things in bulk. So, we see black tea, cacao, pumpkin So, we see black tea, cacao, pumpkin seeds, pure natural health, pure natural health, fenugreek, and cayenne pepper, garlic, fenugreek, and cayenne pepper, garlic, fenugreek, and cayenne pepper, garlic, turmeric. And And it smells so good in here. it smells so good in here. it smells so good in here. Oh, one of the thing is you can either Oh, one of the thing is you can either Oh, one of the thing is you can either they show up here, bring your own they show up here, bring your own they show up here, bring your own container, or you can buy one here or container, or you can buy one here or container, or you can buy one here or they have a lot of recycling that people they have a lot of recycling that people they have a lot of recycling that people bring in and they'll just weigh the bring in and they'll just weigh the bring in and they'll just weigh the container and then add your items, container and then add your items, container and then add your items, subtract the weight of the container, subtract the weight of the container, subtract the weight of the container, and you pay for the difference. and you pay for the difference. and you pay for the difference. But if you want a new container, you can But if you want a new container, you can But if you want a new container, you can purchase it.

There's There's mosquito spray. I have There's There's mosquito spray. I have this and it actually smells so good. this and it actually smells so good. this and it actually smells so good. I bought it for my friend and he uses it I bought it for my friend and he uses it I bought it for my friend and he uses it to spray on his pillow before he goes to to spray on his pillow before he goes to to spray on his pillow before he goes to bed. bed. bed. He loves the smell so much. It's He loves the smell so much. It's He loves the smell so much. It's all-natural products, essential oils. So next to the essential oils, you have So next to the essential oils, you have the carrier oils. Castor oil, hemp seed, the carrier oils. Castor oil, hemp seed, the carrier oils. Castor oil, hemp seed, jojoba. So back there's the kitchen. So back there's the kitchen. Looks like they're doing some office Looks like they're doing some office Looks like they're doing some office work here. work here. work here. I'm still looking at the I'm still looking at the I'm still looking at the products. We've got bags. products. We've got bags. products. We've got bags. Oh, they've expanded a bit. They have Oh, they've expanded a bit. They have Oh, they've expanded a bit. They have jewelry.

Ah, oh, this is another one of my Ah, oh, this is another one of my favorites is they use uh favorites is they use uh favorites is they use uh I'm not sure if it's Oh, here we go. I'm not sure if it's Oh, here we go. I'm not sure if it's Oh, here we go. Shea butter. Shea butter. Shea butter. They make their own candles with They make their own candles with They make their own candles with essential oils. They smell delicious. essential oils. They smell delicious. essential oils. They smell delicious. Loofahs. Here's some uh Here's some uh plain bags for things like pastries. plain bags for things like pastries. plain bags for things like pastries. Here's the glassware that they collect Here's the glassware that they collect Here's the glassware that they collect and wash and you're allowed to use any and wash and you're allowed to use any and wash and you're allowed to use any of these of these of these to take your products. to take your products. to take your products. If you buy apple cider vinegar, If you buy apple cider vinegar, If you buy apple cider vinegar, make sure you have a lid that closes make sure you have a lid that closes make sure you have a lid that closes tightly and then do not do what Susan tightly and then do not do what Susan tightly and then do not do what Susan does and buy one does and buy one does and buy one where the lid does not close tightly and where the lid does not close tightly and where the lid does not close tightly and you put it in your backpack. you put it in your backpack. you put it in your backpack. Do not do that. Your whole backpack and everything in it Your whole backpack and everything in it smells like apple cider vinegar. smells like apple cider vinegar. smells like apple cider vinegar. They also have cleaning supplies, They also have cleaning supplies, They also have cleaning supplies, bentonite clay, baking soda, bentonite clay, baking soda, bentonite clay, baking soda, activated charcoal, Epsom salts. activated charcoal, Epsom salts. activated charcoal, Epsom salts. It's a really nice variety of products.

So, I'm purchasing that beautiful So, I'm purchasing that beautiful looking sourdough bread. looking sourdough bread. looking sourdough bread. I'm going to buy a couple chocolate bars I'm going to buy a couple chocolate bars I'm going to buy a couple chocolate bars for my freezer for my freezer for my freezer from my friend's company. from my friend's company. from my friend's company. This might be all I need right now, but This might be all I need right now, but This might be all I need right now, but I'll take a quick peruse. I'll take a quick peruse. I'll take a quick peruse. Beans, cashews, walnuts, Beans, cashews, walnuts, Beans, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds. If anyone does not know pumpkin seeds. If anyone does not know pumpkin seeds. If anyone does not know already, those are antiparasitic. already, those are antiparasitic. already, those are antiparasitic. Oh, they have spirulina powder, Oh, they have spirulina powder, Oh, they have spirulina powder, rose tea, dandelion, cacao. Here's the other thing I'm going to Here's the other thing I'm going to grab, some dates for the freezer. grab, some dates for the freezer. grab, some dates for the freezer. Put your dates in a freezer and you have Put your dates in a freezer and you have Put your dates in a freezer and you have a little sweet tooth, you take one out, a little sweet tooth, you take one out, a little sweet tooth, you take one out, it's delicious. So, I'm having rung up also some dates. So, I'm having rung up also some dates. So, I have the roll-on also. So, this is So, I have the roll-on also. So, this is So, I have the roll-on also. So, this is great for in my backpack when I'm great for in my backpack when I'm great for in my backpack when I'm hiking. hiking. hiking. I first use the spray and then this is I first use the spray and then this is I first use the spray and then this is what goes with me. You just have to be a what goes with me. You just have to be a what goes with me. You just have to be a little careful cuz it's glass.

I can't resist. This is a sourdough I can't resist. This is a sourdough cardamom roll. So, 30 K, cardamom roll. So, 30 K, cardamom roll. So, 30 K, 30,000 Vietnamese dong, 30,000 Vietnamese dong, 30,000 Vietnamese dong, which is which is which is just about just a just about just a just about just a slight bit above a dollar US. That might be it for this That might be it for this trip. On second thought, I am going to grab On second thought, I am going to grab one of these one of these one of these homemade Greek yogurts. I think it's homemade Greek yogurts. I think it's homemade Greek yogurts. I think it's really important for gut health really important for gut health really important for gut health to have to have to have the local bacteria. the local bacteria. the local bacteria. For my flora and fauna, which I probably For my flora and fauna, which I probably For my flora and fauna, which I probably have already, but have already, but have already, but mix this up with some fruit, drizzle of mix this up with some fruit, drizzle of mix this up with some fruit, drizzle of honey, and honey, and honey, and delicious meal. delicious meal. delicious meal. My purchases are getting rung up. My purchases are getting rung up. My purchases are getting rung up. And then she will turn around the iPad And then she will turn around the iPad And then she will turn around the iPad with a QR code, with a QR code, with a QR code, which I'll take and scan that.

which I'll take and scan that. which I'll take and scan that. And pay with the bank transfer. And pay with the bank transfer. And pay with the bank transfer. So, here are my purchases. I'm about to So, here are my purchases. I'm about to So, here are my purchases. I'm about to put them in my backpack. It's the Greek put them in my backpack. It's the Greek put them in my backpack. It's the Greek yogurt. It's delicious and very thick, yogurt. It's delicious and very thick, yogurt. It's delicious and very thick, homemade. The loaf of homemade sourdough homemade. The loaf of homemade sourdough homemade. The loaf of homemade sourdough bread. bread. bread. This is a bag of dates. This is a bag of dates. This is a bag of dates. And this is a sourdough cardamom roll. And this is a sourdough cardamom roll. And this is a sourdough cardamom roll. And these four items all together ran And these four items all together ran And these four items all together ran just about 10 US dollars. 250,000 just about 10 US dollars. 250,000 just about 10 US dollars. 250,000 Vietnamese dong. >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> The girls are like, "Oh, we saw you on >> The girls are like, "Oh, we saw you on >> The girls are like, "Oh, we saw you on YouTube." I'm like, "Hey, let's put you YouTube." I'm like, "Hey, let's put you YouTube." I'm like, "Hey, let's put you on YouTube right now." on YouTube right now." on YouTube right now." They're not so sure about it, but They're not so sure about it, but They're not so sure about it, but they're very nice, very helpful, and they're very nice, very helpful, and they're very nice, very helpful, and yeah, love the store. And yeah, we'll be yeah, love the store. And yeah, we'll be yeah, love the store. And yeah, we'll be posting this as part of a my daily vlog, posting this as part of a my daily vlog, posting this as part of a my daily vlog, walking and showing what I do on a walking and showing what I do on a walking and showing what I do on a day-to-day in Vietnam. day-to-day in Vietnam. day-to-day in Vietnam. And then coming back out of the store is And then coming back out of the store is And then coming back out of the store is just a really cute street. I have a just a really cute street. I have a just a really cute street. I have a friend that lives in this neighborhood. friend that lives in this neighborhood. friend that lives in this neighborhood. There's a school, There's a school, There's a school, some houses, some houses, some houses, construction, construction, construction, markets, markets, markets, quiet, really, really pleasant. I'm quiet, really, really pleasant. I'm quiet, really, really pleasant. I'm about to get on a Grab and I'm going to about to get on a Grab and I'm going to about to get on a Grab and I'm going to head back to head back to head back to my place and then head out to meet some my place and then head out to meet some my place and then head out to meet some new friends that I've never met yet, but new friends that I've never met yet, but new friends that I've never met yet, but they've been messaging me they've been messaging me they've been messaging me at my beach bar.

at my beach bar. at my beach bar. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. So, I was called trying to get a Grab So, I was called trying to get a Grab So, I was called trying to get a Grab and it was just clocking and it wasn't and it was just clocking and it wasn't and it was just clocking and it wasn't coming back with a confirmed driver. coming back with a confirmed driver. coming back with a confirmed driver. So, the girls in the store came running So, the girls in the store came running So, the girls in the store came running over and they used a different app, just over and they used a different app, just over and they used a different app, just a different provider. They got me a different provider. They got me a different provider. They got me a motorbike. a motorbike. a motorbike. It's 14K, which is about 50 cents. It's 14K, which is about 50 cents. It's 14K, which is about 50 cents. And they said, "Just go sit down outside And they said, "Just go sit down outside And they said, "Just go sit down outside and we will and we will and we will come out, let you know when your Grab is come out, let you know when your Grab is come out, let you know when your Grab is here." Some guys over there playing here." Some guys over there playing here." Some guys over there playing cards and having tea. cards and having tea. cards and having tea. Um Um Um just so nice, friendly, easy. And this is a Thursday. And this is a Thursday. Tea and cards, I love it. Tea and cards, I love it. Tea and cards, I love it. Very community-oriented. Very community-oriented. Very community-oriented. She's called him over. Here he is. It's She's called him over. Here he is. It's She's called him over. Here he is. It's not the green, it's the blue. Just a not the green, it's the blue. Just a not the green, it's the blue. Just a different different app, different different different app, different different different app, different provider. I think they have all electric provider. I think they have all electric provider. I think they have all electric bikes, too. Let's give it a shot. bikes, too. Let's give it a shot. bikes, too. Let's give it a shot. So, it's so cute. I was filming in the So, it's so cute. I was filming in the So, it's so cute. I was filming in the store and I turned to the girls and I store and I turned to the girls and I store and I turned to the girls and I said, said, said, "This is for YouTube." And one of the "This is for YouTube." And one of the "This is for YouTube." And one of the girls said, girls said, girls said, "We know you.

"We know you. "We know you. >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> We've seen you online." I had a viral >> We've seen you online." I had a viral >> We've seen you online." I had a viral post. It wasn't my post, but it was a post. It wasn't my post, but it was a post. It wasn't my post, but it was a clip of one of my videos going to the clip of one of my videos going to the clip of one of my videos going to the eye doctor that was picked up by a local eye doctor that was picked up by a local eye doctor that was picked up by a local Vietnamese newspaper and then it just Vietnamese newspaper and then it just Vietnamese newspaper and then it just rippled and rippled and rippled and propagated and took a life of its own. propagated and took a life of its own. propagated and took a life of its own. It has millions of views. It has millions of views. It has millions of views. And now when I walk around the And now when I walk around the And now when I walk around the neighborhood, neighborhood, neighborhood, I get recognized by the locals. They say I get recognized by the locals. They say I get recognized by the locals. They say hi and they smile hi and they smile hi and they smile and let me know that they've seen me and let me know that they've seen me and let me know that they've seen me before. So, lots of fun.

So, I got a ride home from No Waste to So, I got a ride home from No Waste to Go. And today is turning into another Go. And today is turning into another Go. And today is turning into another typical day in Vietnam where you could typical day in Vietnam where you could typical day in Vietnam where you could not have anticipated not have anticipated not have anticipated any of the things that you're doing all any of the things that you're doing all any of the things that you're doing all day, and your day's full. day, and your day's full. day, and your day's full. One thing to the next to the next. So, One thing to the next to the next. So, One thing to the next to the next. So, yesterday morning I thought today was a yesterday morning I thought today was a yesterday morning I thought today was a free day. [music] free day. [music] free day. [music] But then, But then, But then, I met up with my friend who's leaving I met up with my friend who's leaving I met up with my friend who's leaving for Europe for the next 2 months and his for Europe for the next 2 months and his for Europe for the next 2 months and his girlfriend. So, we had a great lunch, girlfriend. So, we had a great lunch, girlfriend. So, we had a great lunch, great catch up. great catch up. great catch up. And I walked there just to see a And I walked there just to see a And I walked there just to see a different like a change of scenery. I different like a change of scenery. I different like a change of scenery. I Because I was all the way over there in Because I was all the way over there in Because I was all the way over there in that neighborhood, I went to No Waste to that neighborhood, I went to No Waste to that neighborhood, I went to No Waste to Go. Go. Go. And then, I caught a GrabBack to my And then, I caught a GrabBack to my And then, I caught a GrabBack to my neighborhood. And there is a girl that neighborhood. And there is a girl that neighborhood. And there is a girl that reached out to me on Instagram that said reached out to me on Instagram that said reached out to me on Instagram that said I've seen a bunch of your YouTube I've seen a bunch of your YouTube I've seen a bunch of your YouTube videos. videos. videos. We're here. I'm here with my family. We're here. I'm here with my family. We're here. I'm here with my family. There's another family and kids and we'd There's another family and kids and we'd There's another family and kids and we'd love to cross paths with you if it's at love to cross paths with you if it's at love to cross paths with you if it's at all possible. all possible. all possible. And right now while it's difficult to And right now while it's difficult to And right now while it's difficult to schedule schedule schedule things with everything I want to do, things with everything I want to do, things with everything I want to do, they are they are they are at a beach club at a beach club at a beach club 5 minutes from my place 5 minutes from my place 5 minutes from my place and they were just out there for a few and they were just out there for a few and they were just out there for a few hours and I said great. If I can just hours and I said great. If I can just hours and I said great. If I can just message you when I get home and I'll pop message you when I get home and I'll pop message you when I get home and I'll pop out and say hi, that's perfect. I love out and say hi, that's perfect. I love out and say hi, that's perfect. I love to meet new friends.

to meet new friends. to meet new friends. It's really, really fun. Uh It's really, really fun. Uh It's really, really fun. Uh so so so looking forward to this. I'm walking out looking forward to this. I'm walking out looking forward to this. I'm walking out to the beach club right now to the beach club right now to the beach club right now and we'll say hi. and we'll say hi. and we'll say hi. After that After that After that I have a friend I've not seen in I have a friend I've not seen in I have a friend I've not seen in probably 6 months probably 6 months probably 6 months who just got back to Da Nang last night who just got back to Da Nang last night who just got back to Da Nang last night and I need to make arrangements to and I need to make arrangements to and I need to make arrangements to reconnect with her too. So reconnect with her too. So reconnect with her too. So fun things all the time. Here's the little foot washing stations. Here's the little foot washing stations. They're so handy to rinse your feet off They're so handy to rinse your feet off They're so handy to rinse your feet off before you put your shoes back on and before you put your shoes back on and before you put your shoes back on and head out. head out. head out. And I am meeting And I am meeting And I am meeting these new friends at Maya Beach Club these new friends at Maya Beach Club these new friends at Maya Beach Club right up here. right up here. right up here. I just messaged them and said I'm on my I just messaged them and said I'm on my I just messaged them and said I'm on my way. way. way. Look for me when you see me because Look for me when you see me because Look for me when you see me because I don't know who they are. I've never I don't know who they are. I've never I don't know who they are. I've never met them before.

met them before. met them before. So I'll need to So I'll need to So I'll need to stand there and wait stand there and wait stand there and wait for them to come and say hi. All right, I've just been spent the last All right, I've just been spent the last what hour talking with Nathan and Rica what hour talking with Nathan and Rica what hour talking with Nathan and Rica from Seattle and Texas. from Seattle and Texas. from Seattle and Texas. They're here with their kids. They're on They're here with their kids. They're on They're here with their kids. They're on vacation. Love it. We had a great time. vacation. Love it. We had a great time. vacation. Love it. We had a great time. Always the people who are connecting Always the people who are connecting Always the people who are connecting from YouTube are the best people, so from YouTube are the best people, so from YouTube are the best people, so super happy to make new friends. super happy to make new friends. super happy to make new friends. >> Absolutely. >> Absolutely. >> Absolutely. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thanks for taking the time. >> And I'm going to roll out and I'll see >> And I'm going to roll out and I'll see them when they're back next time. them when they're back next time. them when they're back next time. Such a nice family and had a really nice Such a nice family and had a really nice Such a nice family and had a really nice chat for about an hour at the picnic chat for about an hour at the picnic chat for about an hour at the picnic tables outside. tables outside. tables outside. And they have they're traveling right And they have they're traveling right And they have they're traveling right now with two of their three kids, now with two of their three kids, now with two of their three kids, a 16-year-old and 12-year-old. a 16-year-old and 12-year-old. a 16-year-old and 12-year-old. We just had a really nice time. We just had a really nice time. We just had a really nice time. And And And now now now turning around, going off to turning around, going off to turning around, going off to my next activity.