44: Vietnam with a Friend (Da Nang, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Quy Nhon)

Back in Da Nang where we have fallen in love with the Vietnamese
culture and this time to meet a friend from the US. We spent
almost two full weeks seeing Da Nang, Hoi An, Quy Nhon, Hanoi,
and Ninh Binh. With such a wide variety of locations, it was a
truly authentic experience. We sat through the crazy rains that
would last for days, partied with locals late into the night, ate
local food like goat and eel, and went CRAZY as the Vietnam
Football team won the AFF Cup. It was a wild, wet, and exciting
time to be in Vietnam and we enjoyed every minute of it. Listen
along as we describe our time on our first train trip, a private
concert with talented musicians, and climbing way above the rice
fields of Ninh Binh for epic photos.


Main Topics Covered:


Da Nang

Quy Nhon

Hanoi

Ninh Binh



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If you want to hear our other podcast on our time in Vietnam
please listen to Podcast 11: Vietnam
Travel. 
We had a blast hanging out with our friend,
Darice, from the US for two weeks. 
Walking through the Con Market in Da Nang can be
pretty eye-opening and wild. 
Be sure to download GRAB before heading to
Vietnam to cover all of your transportation needs. 
We booked our train travel from Da Nang to Quy Nhon through
12Go.Asia - it was easy to navigate and the ride
was awesome. 
Quy Nhon has a gorgeous beach line and plenty of
sand to lay out and enjoy the sun. 
Nguyen Nga Center has handmade goods made by
local Vietnamese with disabilities (silk scarves, bookmarks,
clothing, etc.). We had a private concert where the locals played
the seether, moon guitar, drums, and guitar for us while we
sipped on tea. 
In Hanoi, we loved our stay in the Old Quarter at Hanoi
Elite Hotel. It’s an 11-room boutique hotel located on a
side street right off of the famous BEER street. 
Staying in or near the Old Quarter is a must. You will get the
most out of your experience if you stay near this part of the
city.
The Vietnam Football excitement was electric. We
were in the heart of the Old Quarter for the final game of the
AFF Suzuki Cup and walked around to capture the celebration
afterward. It was nuts! 
Schedule a tour to see Ninh Binh and all it has
to offer. Epic views, great hikes, canoe trips, and bicycle
rides. It was all wonderful to experience. 


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