Ep.83 We had very different experiences in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but there many tips apply to both. Join us as we explore the history, food, culture, chocolate, and coffee of Vietnam. This is everything you need to know as a first-time visitor to this country.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:49 - Visas and traveling to Vietnam
02:20 - What to know when visiting Vietnam
04:34 - Traffic troubles in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
05:40 - Please share tips about Central Vietnam
06:07 - Vietnamese coffee culture
08:45 - Vietnam has survived several wars
09:37 - French architecture and influence in Vietnam
10:31 - Delicious Vietnamese chocolate
11:30 - The many cuisines in Vietnam
14:44 - What we paid in Vietnam

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