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in 2022 my husband Lloyd and I were lucky enough to visit one of our favorite countries in the
world a country rich in history culture stunning natural beauty and of course some of the best
international cuisine in the world I'm of course talking about Vietnam Vietnam is fast becoming
one of the top tourist destinations in Southeast Asia its natural wonders and incredible culture
have inspired tourists to get out of their comfort zone and travel across the world to explore this
beautiful country Vietnam fully reopened for tourism in the middle of March 2022 becoming
one of the first in the region to ease covid-19 travel restrictions and welcome foreign visitors
regardless of vaccination status in fact last year Vietnam welcomed over 3 million tourists
to the country and the famous online travel agency kayak even considered Vietnam the top
destination in Southeast Asia for 2023. today we're sharing with you our top five reasons you
need to visit Vietnam in 2023 number one the food with some of the world's best cuisine located in
Vietnam it's no surprise that many people visit the country just to get a sample of some of the
local dishes and one of the best parts about the food in Vietnam is that a lot of it can be
found on the side of the street while sitting on a table with a little tiny stool eating something
delicious out of a bowl while motorbikes Zip by the street food culture in Vietnam is one
of the best we've experienced in the world in fact we ate like this almost every day we were
in Vietnam and we can honestly say it was one of our favorite parts of the trip there's something
about finishing your day out on the streets while the locals and tourists go about their business
that just makes you feel like you're part of the community and getting that local experience some
of our favorite dishes in Vietnam include Pho a spicy beef noodle soup a spicy lemongrass noodle
soup served with fresh herbs and vegetables and of course on me the perfect mix of French and
Vietnamese cuisine that features a short baguette filled with the fusion of meats and vegetables
from native Vietnamese Cuisines such as pork cilantro cucumber and pickled carrots combined
with condiments from French Cuisines such as Pate red chili and mayonnaise the French influence is
most noticeable in many of the coffee shops and bakeries around Vietnam here you can try one of
the local favorites Vietnamese egg coffee although it might sound strange it's very delicious number
two the people Vietnamese locals are known for being very easy going humble and friendly and are
often very open-minded and welcoming as a tourist you will love the hospitality of the locals even
in the big cities we had the opportunity to take part in a tour in Ho Chi Minh City while on the
back of motorbikes driven by local women which was one of the highlights of our month-long stay
in Vietnam they showed us some of their favorite restaurants took us to local markets and told us
about the history of Vietnam and even took us to see where the locals hang out with their
families after dark when we started the tour we were complete strangers but by the end of it we
felt like friends with the tour guides and this was the case all through Vietnam as long as we
were respectful and polite we were given amazing Hospitality by the locals which isn't always the
case when traveling overseas number three nature when you think of Vietnam you probably think of
big bustling cities such as Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi where millions of motorcycles can be
heard honking at each other 24 hours a day but did you know Vietnam is also home to some of the best
natural wonders in the world from the stunning white sand beaches of natrang and epic sunsets
of halong bay to the somewhat surprising sand dunes in moynai where you can take an ATV tour
to the highest point and watch an unforgettable Sunrise Vietnam is more than just a country of
a hundred million people if you take your time to get off the beaten path and immerse yourself
in its stunning beauty that could only be found in this beautiful country number four nightlife
although it may not live up to the standards of its neighboring Thailand Vietnam still has some of
the best nightlife in Southeast Asia mainly due to the walking streets of both Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi
avian Street in Ho Chi Minh City is known as The Backpacker District by locals which refers
to the large number of Backpackers who visit the area of the city and is often compared to kosan
Road in Bangkok due to the large number of bars and nightclubs the street itself is 1400 meters
long and is in the heart of District 1 which is one of the main tourist districts of Saigon with
many restaurants coffee shops hotels and shopping centers the area Comes Alive around 7 pm and stays
open until 2 A.M with the crowds getting bigger and bigger as the night goes on you can pull up
a chair and sit on the side of the street while people watching and drinking an ice cold beer
but be warned the music does get very loud Hanoi is home to a similar street named beer Street in
the old quarter although things don't get quite as chaotic here it's still an amazing way to
spend the night and meet like-minded Travelers for the most part Vietnam seems to be a country
that truly comes alive at night most locals tend to stay indoors during the day to avoid the Heat
and flock to the streets once the sun goes down if you're looking for a fun holiday with plenty
of nightlife then Vietnam is definitely the place for you number five culture Vietnam unlike
other destinations in Southeast Asia has remained relatively untouched when it comes to its culture
even the biggest tourist towns such as natrang and Hanoi you will still find very authentic
Vietnamese culture which is really refreshing in most parts of Vietnam you can still expect to see
many locals dressed in traditional clothing while going about their daily lives as if Untouched by
the Western World despite Vietnam becoming a popular destination for tourism it truly
feels like they've held on to many of their local traditions and after speaking with some locals
we discovered that Vietnamese are extremely patriotic and most of their culture is built
on Confucianism which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morale quality we took a trip
to the northern city of Sapa where we visited cat cat Village which is known for its natural beauty
Hmong culture and traditions traditional wood Huts Overlook Mountainside Rice Field Terraces as you
cross the bridge you will pass many stalls selling Hmong arts and crafts homemade wine and naturally
dyed clothing on the way to visit the waterfalls this was another one of our favorite experiences
in Vietnam and we would encourage anyone visiting the country to check out this remote Village
outside Sapa Vietnam is personally our favorite country we've visited and will forever hold a
special place in our hearts we truly believe it changed us and gave us a newfound love for all
things travel so much that we're planning a group trip back to Vietnam in November this year the
trip will feature an epic 7 Day itinerary starting in Hanoi and traveling to halong Bay and ninbin
all seven days are jam-packed with activities featuring a local guide throughout the entire
Journey this is a chance for anyone wanting to see the real authentic side of Vietnam to come and
experience this amazing place with a group of like-minded people if you're interested
in joining us on this epic Vietnam trip simply click the link in the description to view the
full itinerary there are limited spots for this trip so make sure you get in quick to
reserve a spot thank you so much for watching and we will see you guys in the next video bye