“I can honestly say my expectations of Vietnam were completely blown away.”

This episode is extra special. Not only is it the first recorded in the brand-new Saigon Podcast Studio, but my guest is my very own Uncle George. He and my Aunt Betty just spent two weeks traveling through Vietnam, and we squeezed this conversation in right before they flew home.

George opens up about his first impressions of Vietnam, how his perspective completely changed during the trip, and why he’s now seriously considering retiring here. We talk about everything from navigating Saigon’s “organized chaos” traffic to unforgettable meals, moments on Ha Long Bay, and a surprising bond he formed with a Vietnamese soldier over beers in Hanoi.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• George’s first impressions of Vietnam and his initial safety concerns
• What it’s like to navigate Saigon’s traffic as a first-timer
• How locals welcomed him and Betty in unexpected ways
• The highlights from Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, and Hoi An
• Why this trip changed his perspective on travel and retirement

Timestamps:

• 00:03 – Recording our very first episode in the new Saigon Podcast Studio
• 04:50 – George’s initial perception of Vietnam and how it changed
• 09:15 – Talking safety concerns and what family back home think
• 15:30 – Beers in Hanoi and connecting with a Vietnamese soldier
• 20:45 – George’s favorite dishes and the one he’s still dreaming about

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