Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - "Just Another Lesbian" In Saigon On LQBTQ+ Acceptance and Sex Education | Phuong Truong S8 E7

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join The CommunityPhuong Truong, "just another lesbian in town", is the owner of Twist coffee bar in Thao Dien, a fun place for everyone and...

Discover the secrets to thriving as an Expat mum in Vietnam with Claire Simpson

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I never thought I was going to have kids here… that wouldn’t have even crossed my mind.” — Claire SimpsonThis episode with Claire really op...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - From the U.S. Airforce to Learning Vietnamese and Being On VTV | Slawpi Đô

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan |Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes CommunitySlawpi Đô, ...

Why Female Founders Thrive in Vietnam with Amy Wenham

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“The first thing I saw that I just loved so much is that the women here are so fearless.” — Amy WenhamThis conversation with Amy was one of thos...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Breaking Barriers Through Conversation To Open Up About A Painful Past | Tracey Nguyen Mang Part 2

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Seven Million Bikes Community.This episode’s guest, Tracey Nguyen Mang, is the founder and creator of the award winning podcast: The Vietna...

Discover American Expat Life in Vietnam, The Truth After 3 Years with Markeiz

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Send me a message!"Vote now for Discover Vietnam! The full list of winners is here. Support the show🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today! ...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Families Traumatic Escape Inspired The Vietnamese Boat People Podcast | Tracey Nguyen Mang Part 1

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode’s guest, Tracey Nguyen Mang, is the founder and creator of the Vietnamese Boat People podcast, an award winning podcast which shares th...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Ukrainian Returns Home Days Before War - Escapes Back To Vietnam | Anastasia Sokyrka

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donate to Ukraine!I met Anastasia Sokyrka in Government Quarantine in 2020 at the start of the pandemic. You can listen to my episode with her and my ...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Living As A Trans Man In The USA & Vietnam | Zion Johnson

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join The Community with Zion!Zion Johnson is a former Transactivist, a writer and Seven Million Bikes superfan. He is the only person in the world to ...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Surviving The 2008 Financial Crisis in NYC To Creating Saigoneer | Brian Letwin

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The opening guest of Season 7 is Brian Letwin, a New Yorker in Saigon since 2010. Brian is the co-founder and CEO of the Urbanist Network which includ...

What's The SECRET to a Great Podcast? Real Listener Feedback | PodSwap - Smarter Podcasting

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“The reason I’m putting on a podcast is because I want to listen. I don’t want to read about the hosts - I want you to tell me about you.” —...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Vietnamese Expat In Cyprus & Host of The Blue Expat Podcast | Phuong Nguyen S4 E4

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phuong Nguyen is a Vietnamese expat currently located in Paphos, Cyprus. She has hosted a Vietnamese podcast since 2016. Occasionally she interviewed...

Vote for us at the People's Picks Awards: Where In Vietnam

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vote here.I bring you a quick update as we take a short break. The podcast has evolved into a thriving business since its inception in 2019, leading ...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Discover Vietnam’s Street Food Secrets with Best Ever Food Review Show's Calvin Bui

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The most difficult man to nail down for an interview is finally on Seven Million Bikes! Chef and Restaurateur Calvin Bui of El Camino and Dos Amigos T...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Young German Vietnamese DJ Shaping Saigon’s Creative Underground | Levi Oi S5 E10

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Levi Oi moved from Berlin to Saigon at the end of 2018 - to discover her Vietnamese roots and to become a DJ.Her style is characterized by deep infe...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Fluent Vietnamese Expat, Afro Viet TV Creator, Musician & Actor | Nam Đen S5 E6

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Mr Nam Đen as he is affectionately known in Vietnam, or Nadis as he is known in his home country of Nigeria, is the creator of Afro Viet TV, a mass...

Discover How Vietnam Became a Lifestyle Destination with Dana Bradley, Where in HCMC

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Vietnam isn’t just somewhere people come for a cheap holiday anymore — it’s where creators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers are choosing to build...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Drag King & Performer Contributing to the Creative Community | Ilse Zoerb; S6 E1

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Niall talks to Ilse Zoerb. They instantly click and are both super goofy, joking about her name, accent and even Niall's dead grandmother. We e...

Discover The True Cost of Living in Vietnam, hosted by Adrie Lopez Mackay

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“You can live in Vietnam for $1,000 a month… but will you be happy, healthy, and secure doing it?”Adrie and I are gonna be here again, but in di...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Lars Callieou - Touring Canadian Comedian

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lars Callieou is a touring comedian from Edmonton, Canada, who was recently on his 4th tour of Saigon and Vietnam.After watching his show and attendin...

Discover The Expat Money Mistakes That Cost Me $20,000, with Robin Copely

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Life is not about the money in your bank account. Life is for living, and your investments, your insurance, all those things should be about allowi...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Mischa Smith - Pasteur Street Brewing Company Sales Director

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Mischa Smith, from Canada, is a regular sight around Saigon in the craft beer scene as the Sales Director for Pasteur Street Brewing Company. Misch...

Q&A: Discover The Setbacks I Overcame to Create Seven Million Bikes Podcasts

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarante...

Discover How My MS Diagnosis Led To Opening Saigon Podcast Studio

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarante...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Saigon Native Kim Nguyen's Life Overseas & Vietnam

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak with Saigon native, Kim Nguyen. Kim moved to the UK as a teenager to study and stayed for 6 years, meeting her boyfriend in th...

Discover How Devin Hong Found Identity, Acting, and Belonging in Vietnam

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“It’s like you’re wearing our face, but you’re not really us.” – Devin HongThis episode with Devin was one of those conversations that rem...

Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Why JK Hobson Made A Life in Saigon

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My first guest on Seven Million Bikes is JK Hobson. As a finalist in the 2018 Vietnam Comedy Competition JK is known by many in Saigon as a stand-up, ...

Discover Why The Nguyens Took Their Kids Out Of School To Travel The World

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What an amazing story! I was so fascinated by Dennis and Emily's decision to leave their jobs as accountants and travel the world with their two ...

Discover Vietnam's Changing Consumption Patterns and Health Trends

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Everyday life in Saigon means navigating sugar in everything—from coffee to orange juice—and I can’t have any of it.” – Jane HaMy guest t...

Discover the Silent Struggles of Vietnam’s Returning Students

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I felt like my Vietnamese froze at the level of a 17-year-old.” – Mai DoanMy guest today is Mai Doan, who left Vietnam at just 17 to study in O...

New Name: Same Podcast!

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 If you’ve been following the show since the Seven Million Bikes: A Saigon Podcast days, you’ll know this has always been about sharing the stori...

Discover Why People Stay in Saigon With Krista Bernard and Guest Host, Adrie Lopez Mackay!

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“People at home always ask, ‘When are you moving back?’ But honestly, I’m not sure I could.” – Krista BernardIf you grew up in a small tow...

Discover How Premier Dental is Changing Vietnam's Dentistry with Annie Vo

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“You can fly to Vietnam, stay a month, get your teeth done—and still spend less than you would back home.” – Niall MackayAnnie Vo finally made...

Discover Vietnam’s Hidden Magic with Uncle George & Aunt Betty | An Extra Special Epsiode!! | S14 E11

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“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...

Discover How Culture and Sugar Shape Vietnam’s Dental Health with Dr Albert Le | S14 E10

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve met a lot of interesting people in Vietnam over the years, but this conversation with Dr. Albert Viet Le really stuck with me—pun intended (a...

First EVER A Vietnam Podcast in Vietnamese! With Huynh Nhu (Bonus @ House of Merlin)

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Huynh Nhu from Seven Million Bikes Podcasts!"Send me a message!"Vote now for Discover Vietnam! The full list of winners is here. S...

Discover what Vietnamese Gen Z Really Thinks About His Generation with House of Merlin | S14 E9

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"For me, the customer is like my girlfriend. If the customer is happy, I’m happy.” – Nguyen Van NamThis episode was such a blast to record....

Discover What's Fuelling Vietnam's Growing Economy with Hugo Bosch | S14 E8

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"There’s a youthful, hungry population here—and you can feel the energy in the streets every day." – Hugo BoschI absolutely loved this...

Discover How Hanh Overcame Child Labor and Poverty | S14 E7

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“If I don’t speak, I cannot share what I’m thinking.” – Hanh, Haga SmartTechThis quote from Hanh really hit me. Her story isn’t just about...

Discover How Vietcetara's Hao Tran Went From $300 a Month to Vietnam’s Media Mogul | S14 E6

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I took my entire severance pay and blew it on a two-month trip to Asia — and that decision changed my life." - Hao TranIn this episode, I...

From College Dismissal to Pro Basketball and Plant-Based Living in Vietnam | S14 E5

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I got kicked out of college. That was the moment I had to grow up—not just as a player, but as a man.” – Davon DillardWhen I first saw Davon ...

A BIG Announcement for A Vietnam Podcast & Seven Million Bikes Podcasts

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After starting this podcast in 2019 in my living room with one mic I can't believe this is happening..."Send me a message!"Vote now for...

The Hidden Struggles of Navigating Multiple Cultures | Phuong Anh S14 E4

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I didn’t know I was Vietnamese or Asian until I looked in the mirror — because I only saw my friends, and I saw my reflection in them."...

Michelin Guide 2025: Beyond The Tourist Traps | Saigon Sunday Sessions #17

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Beef stew for breakfast, in this heat? Only in Vietnam - and somehow, it works."I’ve lived in Saigon for nine years, and yet, this city’...

Navigating Culture Shock and Love in a Vietnamese-American Story | S14 E3 Hoa Chanh

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I absolutely loved recording this episode with Hoa. We first met through my Tuesday night quiz at Rabbit Hole, and her warmth, wit, and honesty always...

Escaping Saigon: Our Glamping Adventure Just an Hour Away | On The Road with Niall and Adrie #15

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Everything we do in Saigon, we're like, 'We don't do this enough.'" - NiallThis episode perfectly captures why I love l...

Bridging Worlds: Identity, Legacy, and Coming Home | S14 E2 Annie Vo

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I think I grew up more sheltered. I didn't have the typical New York upbringing." - Annie Vo This episode was special in so many ways...

Exploring Amazing Places in Thailand You Won't Believe! On The Road (In Thailand) with Niall and Adrie #14

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Send me a message!"Vote now for Discover Vietnam! The full list of winners is here. Support the show🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today! ...

Growth and Friendship in Vietnam | Sandler Ernst S14 E1

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I was born in a house without electricity, and now I help create families through adoption. It’s like winning the lottery." I catch up w...

We Tried the Craziest Road in Thailand! On The Road (In Thailand) with Niall and Adrie #13

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This trip was one of the most fun and immersive ones we’ve recorded so far. Pai has this laid-back charm and unexpected beauty that really took us b...

Discover Why Life in North and South Vietnam are so different | S13 E06 Viet Anh

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“In the south it's always more dynamic. Everyone is just moving around all the time. In the north, it's slower. People are a bit meaner.”...

Is Thailand REALLY Better than Vietnam for Tourists? | On The Road (In Thailand) with Niall and Adrie #12

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"So those bastards bumped the bridge down so that nobody could use it, and the locals got pissed off at that 'cause they enjoyed having a br...

When Scots Get Talking: Accent Stories | S13 E5 Craig Haggart

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I think the Scottish accent's been voted one of the sexiest, but it's also, some of them, one of the most disgusting" - CraigThis...

EPIC Sunrise Adventures with Freezing Pools and Stunning Waterfall Hikes | On The Road (In Thailand) with Niall and Adrie #11

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special extra episode of A Vietnam Podcast, I take you through a day filled with various adventures. Starting with a cold sunrise bike ride w...

Finding Home, Identity, and Love in Vietnam | S13 E04 Craig Haggart

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I planned to do six months. I planned to do like Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, that kind of bit of Southeast Asia and never left Vietnam.... It&apos...

762 Curve Road to Pai & Amazing Street Food | On The Road (In Thailand) with Niall and Adrie #10

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"My mouth is on fire. My tongue is totally burned, but I want another one… ’cause it’s so good."This episode was such a wild mix of ad...

Thai vs Vietnamese Food - Which is BETTER? | On The Road (In Thailand) with Niall and Adrie #9

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I love Thai food… but Vietnamese food just hits different—it’s the balance, the freshness, the herbs. It’s something else.”This episode w...

From Slovenia to Saigon: How Alenka Moze Followed Her Passion for the Arts | S13 EP03 Alenka Moze

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I can always return and do the same thing here, but I need to go somewhere and experience a different culture.”This episode with Alenka Moze was ...

What NOT To Do In Vietnam | Saigon Sunday Sessions #16

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Don't get too mad at strangers touching your small children. Wait, wait, wait. Are you gonna clarify touching before we go any further.&quo...

Navigating Identity, Culture & Confidence | S13 E02 Adele Doan

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Gen Z in Vietnam are so driven. They’re baristas in the morning, creators by night, and students in between." - Adele DoanThis conversati...

Pizza in Vietnam - Overrated, underrated, properly rated? | Saigon Sunday Sessions #15

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 "Why do Vietnamese people love seafood pizza? 'Cause it's disgusting." - Niall MackayFind out in this episode why Vietnamese peo...

Drag, Identity & LGBTQ+ Acceptance in Vietnam | Gia Nguyen S13 EP01

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“ Drag, I think, is also just a form of art that it doesn't really require you to have any experience in art.” - Gia NguyenGia’s story is o...

Is Da Lat Really the BEST Destination in Vietnam? | On The Road with Niall and Adrie (And Biscuit) #8

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“We are up at the crack of dawn. It's so early in the morning that the fish are still asleep.” This video captures our early morning adventu...

Remastered: "Just Another Lesbian" In Saigon On LQBTQ+ Acceptance and Sex Education

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Vietnam is becoming more open, more expressive, and more accepting. It’s exciting to see."This was such a fascinating conversation with P...

The Crazy House in Da Lat is CRAZY! | On The Road with Niall and Adrie (And Biscuit) #7

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Adrie and I (and Biscuit) on an adventure through Da Lat as we uncover hidden gems and more! We started with a trek that Google Maps recommended...

Remastered: How Did NFT Artist Ben Nguyen Get His Dogs' 140,000 Instagram Followers?

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"We don’t always take a straight path in life. Sometimes, the detours lead to the most exciting places."This conversation with Ben Nguyen ...

Discover Da Lat's HIDDEN Gems - Day 1 | On The Road with Niall and Adrie #6

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Dalat is full of hidden gems—you just have to know where to look.”Dalat has always had a special charm, but this trip was all about discovering...

Remastered: Vietnamese American Woman On A MISSION To Transform The Coffee Industry

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“ Vietnam is the number two producer of coffee in the world, which blew my mind because I didn't know that as a Vietnamese American.” - Sarah...

Remastered: Third Culture Kid, Designer & Content Creator | Chris Nguyen

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"We can’t be creative all the time. We have to be like a vegetable on the couch sometimes." - Chris NguyenChris’s story is one of adapta...

Discover Hang Tien 1 Cave in Phong Nha | On The Road with Niall and Adrie #5

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hang Tien 1 is part of a vast cave system in Phong Nha, connected by a river and featuring around 30 individual caves. In this episode, we explore the...

Phở - Overrated, underrated, properly rated? | Saigon Sunday Sessions #14

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Niall Mackay, and my guests Misha Smith, Adria Lopez Mackay, and Ben in a lively debate on the Vietnamese dish, Phở, in this episode of Sai...

Discover The World’s Most Incredible Caves in Vietnam! | On The Road with Niall and Adrie #4

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I keep forgetting that I'm in Vietnam, the country that I live in.” This episode was one of the most exciting and adventurous ones we’ve ...

Discover Hanoi & Ha Long Bay with Claire Simpson

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore."Hanoi is this magical blend of c...

Discover Caving in Phong Nha with Hoàng Văn Hữu - Day 1 | On The Road with Niall and Adrie #3

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I can't imagine how massive the cave is... it could be fit one Boeing airplane in the cave, or four 50 Building Floors." -  Hoàng Vă...

Explore Hoi An with Faryl Cat Hoang

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Our traffic jams are herds of ducks and families of water buffaloes." - Faryl HoangTalking with Faryl about her journey, her experiences as...

Discover Phong Nha Caves & a WILD Afternoon Animal Adventure! | On The Road with Niall and Adrie #2

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"If you want to come to see some of Vietnam that's a little bit of a hidden gem, then I would definitely get yourself to Phong Nha." Ni...

Explore Phong Nha with Ben Mitchell

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Here in Phong Nha, tourism isn’t just an industry—it’s a lifeline for local communities." – Ben MitchellSpending time with Ben Mitc...

Phong Nha is the BEST Kept Secret in Vietnam! | On The Road with Niall and Adrie #1

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Here in Phong Nha, tourism isn’t just an industry—it’s a lifeline for local communities." – BenSpending time with Ben Mitchell, som...

Explore Hue with Brad Hirsch!

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore."In Hue, you’re never more than...

Đà Lạt - Underrated, Overrated, Properly Rated? | Saigon Sunday Sessions #13

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every time we've been to Da Lat, we've been probably six times and you can always find something different to do - AdrieThere's so much...

Explore Saigon's Most Dangerous District with Nick McGregor!

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.“Saigon’s energy makes you feel te...

I take a tourist to the oldest coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City | Saigon Sunday Sessions #12

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 "It seems like everyone has a bike... In Singapore, where you don't have that much traffic and everyone's in a car, they will honk at...

Explore the Saigon Sights with Kim Nguyen and Lewis Wright!

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.This episode was such a joy to record ...

Di Bao! Vietnam Takes on Thailand for the ASEAN CUP Championship!

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode of the Seven Million Bikes podcast, Adrie and I share our first-ever ride on the long-awaited Saigon Metro, a significant inf...

Vietnam Cocktail Bars: Underrated, Overrated or Properly Rated | Saigon Sunday Sessions #11

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Efficiency, quality, and guest satisfaction—those should always come before flair." – TylerSaigon’s cocktail scene truly opened my ey...

Is VinWonders Grand Central Park Worth A Visit? | Saigon Sunday Sessions #10

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Send me a message!"Vote now for Discover Vietnam! The full list of winners is here. Support the show🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today! ...

$1 Lunch Challenge in Ho Chi Minh City - Is It Possible? | Saigon Sunday Sessions #9

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I embark on a challenge to find a satisfying, delicious lunch in Saigon for just $1—or 25,000 Vietnamese Dong. This episode is more than just a foo...

An Inspiring Journey of Culture, Business, and Identity with Cedric Le Quellec

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Vietnam isn’t becoming Western; it’s becoming modern—on its own terms.”Cedric’s journey is one of the most unique and inspiring stories I...

The EXPAT SECRET Nobody Tells You About! | Saigon Sunday Sessions #8

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Dating in Vietnam? Be prepared—sometimes you show up for a date, and she brings five friends. And yes, you’re expected to pay the bill.”I’m...

Cocktails, Culture, and Courage — Rochelle Nguyen’s Journey from Refugee Roots to Saigon Icon

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"I wasn’t Vietnamese enough for the locals and not white enough for the expats. It took time to find my place in Saigon."It was an absolut...

Hot Sauce Eating Competition at Brick & Barrel | Saigon Sunday Session #7

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“My tongue is on fire right now… Holy sh*t, it’s still burning. Is it going to get worse? It’s getting worse.”In this special edition of Sai...

Cultivating Compassion: A Journey Through Cultural Identity | Linda Beck S11 E7

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"I never understood I was different until the world told me I was."This episode Linda's story is an incredible journey through culture,...

Vietnamese Roots, German Beginnings - Embraces Your Identity | Trang Nguyen S11 E6

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"In the past I compared myself a lot with the people around me. And I felt, with all my German friends, like less German, but also having low val...

The Quiet Transformation of Saigon's Riverfront | Saigon Sunday Sessions #6

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things I've loved documenting through our Saigon Sunday Sessions is watching this city embrace its river. When we first arrived, so mu...

How Jason Pham Became Vietnam’s Top Bartender | Crafting Cocktails, Culture & Community in Saigon | Jason Pham S11 E5

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"In the West, we say hospitality; in Vietnam, it’s still just F&B. Bridging that gap is everything to me." – Jason PhamThis episode ...

Riding a Grab bike through Saigon traffic | Saigon Sunday Sessions #5

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"There is this special energy about Saigon that you gotta love. I'm risking my life on the back of a stranger's bike, but somehow, it j...

Breaking Stereotypes & Empowering Gen Z in Vietnam | Jessie Nguyen S11 E4

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Vietnamese culture values relationships deeply; we believe in kindness as a way of life, not a strategy.” - Jessie NguyenJoin Niall Mackay as he ...

Are Americans REALLY Proud of Their Country? | Saigon Sunday Sessions #4

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"We’re taught in the U.S. that we are the pillars of the world. But living abroad, you realize how untrue that is." – JamesNiall Mackay,...

Hidden Wildlife to Conservation Wins | James Hunt S11 E3

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises—just like not all who wander are lost."Niall Mackay sits down with James Hun...

The Unexpected Welcome of An American in Vietnam! | Saigon Sunday Sessions #3

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Vietnam, they love Americans—even with all the history.Niall Mackay sits down with Tyler, an American expat and bar owner in Saigon, who shares h...