I love Vietnam!

HANOI IS INTERESTING FROM THE FIRST DAYS OF TRAVEL

For many foreigners (Western visitors), Hanoi is always a true Asian city. The capital of Vietnam is also a livable place, where visitors can experience and entrust their lives.

Having lived in Vietnam for 4 years, Mr. Sebastien Techer (42 years old, French) shared that during his time living in the S-shaped strip of land, he had many opportunities to travel to some famous places such as Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang), Da Nang City, Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon City (Binh Dinh), Hai Phong City... In addition, he also traveled by motorbike in Ta Xua (Son La), Sa Pa Town (Lao Cai)...

Many foreign tourists enjoy bread in Hanoi

Having lived in Vietnam for a long time, the image of Vietnamese people and culture has permeated Sebastien Techer. “Vietnamese people are very friendly. They are always ready to help me with a bright smile. Although Vietnamese is quite difficult, in the 4 years working here, I have learned to have the opportunity to communicate to understand Vietnamese people and culture better,” said Sebastien Techer.

Traveler Sebastien Techer

In particular, Mr. Sebastien Techer is very impressed with Hanoi. In his eyes, Hanoi is a big city, where he works with very friendly colleagues. He also thinks that Vietnamese cuisine is very delicious, and is impressed with street food in Hanoi, fish noodles, sweet soup or banana cake after the main meal.

Although he has only been in Vietnam for 3 weeks, Callum Fearon (26 years old, Icelandic tourist) clearly feels comfortable when coming to Hanoi. “I chose Hanoi as the last tourist destination in my trip to Vietnam. When I arrived here, I found Hanoi people very comfortable, lovely and helped us a lot throughout the trip. Although I have only been here for a few days, I have also felt the culture of the capital, it has a mixture, a combination of modern, international culture and traditional culture such as the old town and many other interesting things. Hanoi's food is very delicious and unique, with a distinct flavor compared to the places I have traveled to in Vietnam. I was very impressed with the sandwich with sausage, meat, raw vegetables…”, said Callum Fearon.

Traveler Callum Fearon

Like Callum Fearon, Frida Spur (21 years old, Danish tourist) said she had 20 days to experience many famous places in Vietnam. And although she had only been in Hanoi for 2 days, she found this place very interesting. What remained in Frida Spur's impression was that Hanoi people were extremely friendly, always greeting and smiling at her.

“The capital of Vietnam is very modern. I find it easier to communicate in English with people in Hanoi than in other cities. I really enjoy talking to them while walking around, because through that I learn a lot of interesting things about Vietnamese culture. When I return to Denmark, I will try to make some dishes after experiencing them here,” she said.

Frida Spur Traveler

“NO PLACE HAS IMPACTED MY LIFE LIKE VIETNAM”

Sam Mittal (British, 35 years old, English teacher) used to be an IELTS examiner for several centers in Ho Chi Minh City. He came to Vietnam in 2018 and has been in Ho Chi Minh City ever since.

Sam has traveled all over the world, teaching in 28 countries; but with Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City, Sam never thought he would fall in love and be able to call this place home as naturally as he does now.

Sam enthusiastically talked about his roads and trips in Vietnam, then commented: “The beauty of Vietnam does not only lie in the landscape or the vibrancy of developed cities. Vietnam also has a very humane and humane beauty; it lies deep in the hearts of the people here. The affection, care and hospitality that Vietnamese people have for foreigners like me is truly precious and incomparable. It is not simply a polite gesture of communication, but a profound cultural expression.”

Modern Ho Chi Minh City Center, Reaching New Heights

Sam emphasized: “Nowhere has impacted my life like Vietnam. Every province in Vietnam has its own story. From the terraced fields that adorn the hillsides in the north to the winding waterways in the west, every landscape bears the mark of history. Not to mention, for me, whether in bustling Hanoi or in the peaceful villages of Sa Pa, every corner of this country of Vietnam has kind people, kind stories and all of these things have enriched my soul, taught me lessons about smallness and humility.”

Sam also said that he was fascinated by Vietnamese cuisine and likened it to the country’s “cultural picture”. For Sam, what he saw most clearly through his journeys in Vietnam was the “sense of peace and belonging” that he found when he came here.

Sam Mittal took a souvenir photo while traveling in Ha Giang

Sam thanked the journey and thanked the country and people of Vietnam for making him happy: “Thank you Vietnam, a country of majestic beauty and kind people, for being a refuge for me as well as for those who seek peace and a true sense of belonging. Thank you Vietnam for always welcoming us with open arms.”

“I WANT TO COME HERE BECAUSE OF THE MEKONG RIVER”

On his fourth return to Can Tho, British billionaire Joe Lewis talked about the idea of ​​having a cruise port in Tay Do and a cross-border journey upstream the Mekong River.

Joe Lewis, 87, has a fortune of more than 6.2 billion USD, and is known as the owner of the English Premier League football team Tottenham Hotspur from 1991 until he stepped down in 2022.

When returning to Can Tho in June 2022, Mr. Joe Lewis was given a rice painting with the famous folk song by Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee Tran Viet Truong: "Can Tho has white rice and clear water, whoever goes there does not want to return".

Billionaire Joe Lewis's super yacht Aviva has visited Can Tho 4 times.

Hearing the explanation, Mr. Joe Lewis was excited: "The folk song is very true", because for him (85 years old at that time), the remaining time is only for what he loves most and Can Tho is a special destination.

When the sun sets, from the Ninh Kieu wharf pedestrian bridge looking out at the confluence of the Hau River, the main branch of the Mekong River that meets the Can Tho River, visitors cannot help but be moved by the beauty of the scenery before their eyes. Con Noi and Con Au are like magical green islands when the golden sunlight reflects on the hundreds of years old banyan trees. Not far away, there are times when billionaire Joe Lewis's superyacht Aviva, worth more than 150 million USD, is anchored in the middle of the river, making everyone admire.

On this side of the river, the life of a river city bustles with the sound of ship engines and boats going back and forth, and cruise restaurants begin to light up, preparing for the night river tour.

Comparing Can Tho with other destinations, billionaire Joe Lewis said briefly: "Can Tho has something that no other place has, which is a river city and the Mekong River flows through it." According to Mr. Joe, unlike coastal cities, the Aviva ship has to anchor far away, in Can Tho, it only takes him 5-10 minutes to reach Ninh Kieu wharf, immersing himself in the life of local residents. From Can Tho, the yacht can also refuel and refuel to continue its journey of discovery with many interesting options such as going upstream of the Mekong to Phnom Penh, Cambodia; or going out to sea to Phu Quoc, up to Ho Chi Minh City...

Like the British billionaire, in the eyes of many international tourists, the impression of Can Tho is always associated with rivers. Stella, an Indian, shared: “I came to Can Tho because I wanted to explore the indigenous culture along the Mekong River. After 3 days here, I was really impressed by the cool air and the smiling people.”

Pierre Anthony Camps Mercado, an American man, was attracted by the culture and the connection between the urban and rural areas of the Western region: “Just 30 minutes by motorbike, I saw many orchards and rice fields of farmers, it was very different from the desert of my hometown”. Also because of his love for the Western region, Pierre stayed in Vietnam to teach English and then became a son-in-law of Can Tho.

IMPRESSIONS OF ASIA'S BEST DESTINATIONS

Surpassing many famous destinations today and strict voting criteria, Da Nang City is the only representative of Vietnam in the Top Asia and ranked 2nd in the list of 11 best destinations in Asia that tourists should visit in 2024, announced by the prestigious American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler .

Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills

In particular, the appearance of billionaire Bill Gates in Da Nang City and enjoying tea on Ban Co Peak, Son Tra Peninsula in early March 2024 once again made Da Nang City make its mark on the world tourism map.

Tourist Anna Marycheva (Russian nationality) shared that Da Nang City attracted her because of the life experiences of local people. During her stay in Da Nang City, she was not only impressed with the attractions such as Ba Na, Golden Bridge, the beautiful scenery of Da Nang beach and the sea sports activities, but also enjoyed seafood and local specialties such as Quang noodles, rice paper rolls with pork, vermicelli with fish sauce, etc.

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