In today's video we spend our first full day visiting two sites unique to Hanoi Vietnam. When walking around Hanoi, one must be extremely careful due to the lack of sidewalks for pedestrian use, and the driving habits of the locals that most foreigners are not use to. History of John McCain en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCain Thank you for watching. Please like, share and subscribe. Link to Focus on Asia youtube.com/@FOCUSonASIA13?si=EAwXQgNIfWwHqjAP The Thai Gift & Foreigner Joe RUclips channel is seen by people from all around the world. We post videos of our journey while living in Thailand and traveling around the world for the pleasure of our audience only. Our content is not meant to encourage/discourage or influence anyone to travel, live, work, marry, retire, rent, buy, build or own a home, land or business in Thailand or any other country for that matter. Our content covers a wide variety of topics including cost of living, travel, food, real life stories, informational videos, homes, condos and land for sale or rent and much more. Our videos are based on our own experience and we do not claim to be, nor are we experts in regards to any of the info that we may share with our audience. It is highly recommended and encouraged to seek professional legal advice, visit official Government websites and fully understand, countries laws, rules & regulations, terms and conditions prior to signing any legally binding contracts. How to support the channel: www.buymeacoffee.com/ThaiGirlGift How to contact us: Facebook: Thai Girl Gift and Foreigner Joe Instagram: snow.gift For info on Tax requirements in Thailand, Check out American International Tax Advisers WhatsApp:+66910571270 LINE: 0910571270 kenbrown@businessclassasia.com For Legal assistance of any kind in Thailand, Check out the link to Thai Legal Protection below. thailegalprotection.com?ref=zwexnzy Some of the services provided for just a small monthly fee include Coverage Details: Immigration Issues Insurance Claims Traffic Casualties Business Negotiations Liability Insurance Domestic Disputes International Travel Visa Buying or Selling Your Home Child Adoption Living Will or Last Will Review of Contracts Cyber Crime and More...
HI Joe,Gift and David,Glad to see you are having a great time in Hanoi. I have read that the have been major floods in the area hope you have kept safe. Thank you for taking us around those two historical sites. Again thank you for sharing.
Was just there in February. Hanoi is very walkable but Grab cars are comfortable and inexpensive for the longer distances. The Uniqlo there has great prices. The water puppet show was fun and we viewed Ho Chi Minh's body too.
Thanks for sharing Gift, Joe and David. Vietnam 🇻🇳 is a country of contrasts, god knows how they fought for so many years to be free,respect to the late Mr McCain❤👏🏾
Nice vid brother! Train area where you stand or sit had way more room than the one in Thailand. I am glad the relationship has changed between our two countries. John McCain had incredible courage to be able to go back with no resentment or hate and visit/re-live where he was held captive is powerful stuff and a lesson for everyone
I spent '''68 and part of ''70 & 71 in the most Northern Nam You can go with 3rd Marines & MAG 36 ...Not to sure about going back , Sometimes YES and then NO ...A lot of mix Feelings .. Safe Travels ...
I knew this guy I met after Vietnam war he was in the Hanoi Hilton 6yrs. He had some issues that's all I'll say. At the same time he was a great guy, fun to be around. BBQ fanatic.
Joe, nice to see you all having fun. Been doing business with Vietnam since 2007. People are great, food is incredible and they can be tough as nails. In recent history, they spanked the French, the Americans and the Chinese. My thoughts and prayers to those that lost family members and goods in the recent storm. One factory I buy from had it's roof peeled off. Thankfully, no injuries. They evacuated to a safe place but it took a couple of days to reestablish contact.
Such a sad history of war in Asia…I have been to Vietnam a few times….so many thoughts spin through my minds eye…you can still see remnants of a war torn country that shock the senses…
You'll notice the concrete "beds" in the cells are sloped down from where the legs were shackled, that was so the prisoners couldn't lay down very long. I was there in 1999 and 2001 with a group of Vietnam vets and have videos of some of the trips on my channel. Truc Bach lake there has a marker showing the spot McCain was pulled out of the water. There's also part of a B-52 sticking out of a little lake that they repaint the US star every year. The Vietnam Military History Museum is okay. Go to Ha Long Bay and do a dragon boat tour and see some caves. Not sure where you are going after Hanoi, but if you want some ideas of places to see over there let me know. Wish i was there again, have a couple of Tiger beers for me and some spring rolls with peanut sauce. Martin
Nothing to apologize for showing the former POW prison Hanoi Hilton. It was part of history just like Pearl Harbor or Nagasaki? People visit every day. Thanks Joe for allowing people to see this infamous place. How narrow some people are to think a visit to history is an endorsement? I walked on Omaha + Utah Beach + took pictures where 10K of our boys lost their lives. Was very moving. Great video Joe! Rick
Video showing prisoners who were treated horribly. Shown as if they were treated humanely is a travesty I doubt seriously if you served. If you were around during Vietnam war where were you
Hanoi Hilton. Hard to say I enjoyed seeing it, but it was interesting and enormously disturbing to see what our guys went through. First time I've ever seen any of it. My father was in the Vietnam war late 60s like 67-68 or so in the Navy on the USS Coral Sea. The train, I wonder how many people have been slammed into by that train over the years? I appreciate the tour even with a few tears..
Thank you Gift, Joe and David for sharing your 1st day in Hanoi. That train street was a bit scary as it seemed as if the train was going quite fast! The prison was fascinating but had a definite slant towards Communist ideals. I liked the added philosophical bit from Mr. McCain about his experiences there, which I guess that every serviceman must expect if they go to war. It was a great mistake for USA to ever get involved in that conflict and also the "Secret War" in Laos. Having worked in prisons, I always take an interest in prison history and current practices, which in many countries the treatment of prisoners is still far from humane. Take care with all those crazy motor scooter drivers. God bless you all 😀❤🙏
I’m a Veteran but was stationed in nearby Korea at the time. Vietnam looks beautiful and the People seem nice, however, I have no wish to visit there. I was too young to understand the politics, but I’ve read that S Vietnam asked the World for help, and the Americans responded, but I don’t know, especially since the French got out. There are negatives like the North and Cong were butchering people in the south. As far as John McCain, he was a RINO and worked against his party. There was a story that he was involved with a fire on a ship, but not sure that’s true, besides being a POW hero! With respect to the Americans and other Allies who died, as a traveler, Vietnam is not on my list.
Joe, Gift and David, hi and thanks for the amazing tour. And a special thank you for acknowledging a real American hero, U.S. Navy Captain and Arizona Senator John McCain. 👍
Like to see Vietnam become an emerging Country! On a side note, if your son had done what J McCain had done while in the Navy, your son would of been kicked out of the Navy and would of suffered a not so good discharge.
Your trip has convinced me that I have no interest whatsoever to visit Vietnam. Way too congested. No room on the sidewalk, no room on the street; they are just full of aggressive, rude people laying on their horn. I also noticed the cars liked using their horn too. If I want to see rude people, there are better places in this world to find them.
I don’t think they are being rude, it’s more their lifestyle and the way they communicate their intentions of passing or that they are near you. Unique way of driving and I know, but it’s their country.
The people are not rude at all. Very nice and cheerful. They are honking to let others know they are coming through. You'll most likely see more rude people looking in your own house than in Vietnam.
Hey Joe try some dog meats. The Haitians love Vietnamese food. # 1 American song in Viet Nam is how much is that doggie in the window. #2 song who let the dog out. My favorite is puppy's love. Have fun with gift . Stay alert and stay safe.❤
Not at all rude, honking here is simply communicating I am behind you and about to pass. No anger is involved. Another thing you mind find strange, school shootings do not exist here.
I’m 74 drafted 20 I joined the air force friends of mine that played football with went to army and marines kids without a choice sent to Vietnam not to return. This is the first time I’ve been disappointed with you to put that propaganda on utube those people sent there were tortured maybe the u s shouldn’t have been there but those young airmen sailors soldiers and marines had no choice
Thank you 🙏 for your Service. My family also served in Vietnam 🇻🇳. We shared a video showing what people see when they visit Hanoi Hilton TODAY. We also shared some clips of John McCain talking about his experience as a POW. In addition, we shared some info in the description of our video from Wikipedia about John McCain’s lifetime career. No propaganda intended, this was our experience in Hanoi today. Many people are not as fortunate as we are to visit Hanoi and appreciate us not sugar coating what we seen and what they will see if visiting the old Prison themselves. Have a nice day!
One last comment Joe and I think of you as friend and wish I could have visited you on my last visit do you know what happened to those people who didn’t participate in the video they posted and you showed love and wish you a great wedding
In today's video we spend our first full day visiting two sites unique to Hanoi Vietnam. When walking around Hanoi, one must be extremely careful due to the lack of sidewalks for pedestrian use, and the driving habits of the locals that most foreigners are not use to.
History of John McCain
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCain
Thank you for watching. Please like, share and subscribe.
Link to Focus on Asia
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HI Joe,Gift and David,Glad to see you are having a great time in Hanoi.
I have read that the have been major floods in the area hope you have kept safe.
Thank you for taking us around those two historical sites.
Again thank you for sharing.
Thank you 🙏 We made it out safely.
Was just there in February. Hanoi is very walkable but Grab cars are comfortable and inexpensive for the longer distances. The Uniqlo there has great prices. The water puppet show was fun and we viewed Ho Chi Minh's body too.
Thank you 🙏 for sharing.
Thanks for sharing Gift, Joe and David. Vietnam 🇻🇳 is a country of contrasts, god knows how they fought for so many years to be free,respect to the late Mr McCain❤👏🏾
Our pleasure!
Thumbs up 👍 Gift & Joe
🙏
Hanoi Hilton one of the most moving places I have visited.
Thank you 🙏 for watching!
Nice vid brother! Train area where you stand or sit had way more room than the one in Thailand. I am glad the relationship has changed between our two countries. John McCain had incredible courage to be able to go back with no resentment or hate and visit/re-live where he was held captive is powerful stuff and a lesson for everyone
We will visit these places next Hanoi visit!
Loved it
Thanks for taking us along
I hope David is enjoying travelling south east Asia
Our pleasure! David is having a great time.
Great video
Thank you 🙏
Awesome video. Enjoyed the bit of history.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I spent '''68 and part of ''70 & 71 in the most Northern Nam
You can go with 3rd Marines & MAG 36 ...Not to sure about
going back , Sometimes YES and then NO ...A lot of mix Feelings ..
Safe Travels ...
Thank you for your service!
Thank you 🙏 for your Service. Also, thank you 🙏 for following us on our journey as we share our everyday life experiences.
Great video, Joe and Gift 👍🙂🙏
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for sharing. Another great video
Our pleasure!
Hà Nội has been home for the last 6 years, fantastic city and great to have you here.
Thank you 🙏
Oh my goodness joe. Excellent video thank you. But personally to much traffic for me
Glad you enjoyed it!
awesome guys. loved it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would love to visit there it looks like an amazing place could u imagine the amount of claim’s if that train was in the uk😊
Wow what a busy market😮
It’s like that everyday in the old quarter.
Hey David 👋 😊
Enjoyable video ~ thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video Joe and Gift. Cheers.
Thank you 🙏
Wow! Thank you for the tour of the prison. I felt like I was there. Many men my age were drafted and never made it home.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the tour of Hanoi Vietnam. Burgers looked good. Take care
Our pleasure!
I loved Da Nang more than any other place we visited in Vietnam. Hanoi and Saigon were crazy busy horns blasting most of the night.
I knew this guy I met after Vietnam war he was in the Hanoi Hilton 6yrs. He had some issues that's all I'll say. At the same time he was a great guy, fun to be around. BBQ fanatic.
Thank you 🙏 for sharing.
Joe, nice to see you all having fun. Been doing business with Vietnam since 2007. People are great, food is incredible and they can be tough as nails. In recent history, they spanked the French, the Americans and the Chinese.
My thoughts and prayers to those that lost family members and goods in the recent storm. One factory I buy from had it's roof peeled off. Thankfully, no injuries. They evacuated to a safe place but it took a couple of days to reestablish contact.
Our thoughts and prayers to all those that have been impacted by most recent typhoon.
Vietnam it’s not a place for me but I did enjoy seeing u guys hope u r safe n had an enjoyable trip many blessings from North Texas ❤
Thank you 🙏
The train there or the old Kai Tak airport in Hong Kong where the planes comes so close to high rise buildings the repeated noise would be worse.
👍🙏🙂
🙏
The roads look like it's madmax!
🤣
Such a sad history of war in Asia…I have been to Vietnam a few times….so many thoughts spin through my minds eye…you can still see remnants of a war torn country that shock the senses…
Thank you 🙏 for watching!
You'll notice the concrete "beds" in the cells are sloped down from where the legs were shackled, that was so the prisoners couldn't lay down very long. I was there in 1999 and 2001 with a group of Vietnam vets and have videos of some of the trips on my channel. Truc Bach lake there has a marker showing the spot McCain was pulled out of the water. There's also part of a B-52 sticking out of a little lake that they repaint the US star every year. The Vietnam Military History Museum is okay. Go to Ha Long Bay and do a dragon boat tour and see some caves. Not sure where you are going after Hanoi, but if you want some ideas of places to see over there let me know. Wish i was there again, have a couple of Tiger beers for me and some spring rolls with peanut sauce. Martin
Thank you 🙏 for sharing. Maybe one day we can have a beer together 😊
Nothing to apologize for showing the former POW prison Hanoi Hilton. It was part of history just like Pearl Harbor or Nagasaki? People visit every day. Thanks Joe for allowing people to see this infamous place. How narrow some people are to think a visit to history is an endorsement? I walked on Omaha + Utah Beach + took pictures where 10K of our boys lost their lives. Was very moving. Great video Joe! Rick
Video showing prisoners who were treated horribly. Shown as if they were treated humanely is a travesty I doubt seriously if you served. If you were around during Vietnam war where were you
Thanks Rick, we only showed what we seen at the historic site, the same thing anyone visited will see for themselves.
@@donaldlowery9576 terrible prison conditions and torture seem to be a staple of wars, Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo springs to mind .
Hanoi Hilton. Hard to say I enjoyed seeing it, but it was interesting and enormously disturbing to see what our guys went through. First time I've ever seen any of it. My father was in the Vietnam war late 60s like 67-68 or so in the Navy on the USS Coral Sea. The train, I wonder how many people have been slammed into by that train over the years? I appreciate the tour even with a few tears..
Thank you 🙏 to your father for his Service.
Thank you Gift, Joe and David for sharing your 1st day in Hanoi. That train street was a bit scary as it seemed as if the train was going quite fast! The prison was fascinating but had a definite slant towards Communist ideals. I liked the added philosophical bit from Mr. McCain about his experiences there, which I guess that every serviceman must expect if they go to war. It was a great mistake for USA to ever get involved in that conflict and also the "Secret War" in Laos. Having worked in prisons, I always take an interest in prison history and current practices, which in many countries the treatment of prisoners is still far from humane. Take care with all those crazy motor scooter drivers. God bless you all 😀❤🙏
Thank you 🙏 for watching. God bless!
Sorry l did not get the Headline "Be Careful" .... did something bad happen to you?
Terrible roads, sidewalks, drivers, government policy transportation department, etc..
I'm beginning to wonder, I think only in Malaysia and Singapore, motorcyclist wears their helmet all the time 😂😂😂
Possibly!
Was it me but where's the thumb's up button
It’s probably the device you are using. It’s usually right below the video itself.
Egg Coffee! Just saying.
🤣
I’m a Veteran but was stationed in nearby Korea at the time. Vietnam looks beautiful and the People seem nice, however, I have no wish to visit there. I was too young to understand the politics, but I’ve read that S Vietnam asked the World for help, and the Americans responded, but I don’t know, especially since the French got out. There are negatives like the North and Cong were butchering people in the south.
As far as John McCain, he was a RINO and worked against his party. There was a story that he was involved with a fire on a ship, but not sure that’s true, besides being a POW hero!
With respect to the Americans and other Allies who died, as a traveler, Vietnam is not on my list.
How many people are killed daily from this unsafe traffic chaos???
I’m sure there are accidents here. However, the times that we been visiting Vietnam, we haven’t seen one accident to date.
Joe, Gift and David, hi and thanks for the amazing tour. And a special thank you for acknowledging a real American hero, U.S. Navy Captain and Arizona Senator John McCain. 👍
Our pleasure!
Like to see Vietnam become an emerging Country!
On a side note, if your son had done what J McCain had done while in the Navy, your son would of been kicked out of the Navy and would of suffered a not so good discharge.
McCain was a good guy, could’ve voted for him but for his VP choice..loved it when chrump tried to dump Obamacare and McCain gave it a thumbs down 👍🏻
Your trip has convinced me that I have no interest whatsoever to visit Vietnam. Way too congested. No room on the sidewalk, no room on the street; they are just full of aggressive, rude people laying on their horn. I also noticed the cars liked using their horn too. If I want to see rude people, there are better places in this world to find them.
I don’t think they are being rude, it’s more their lifestyle and the way they communicate their intentions of passing or that they are near you. Unique way of driving and I know, but it’s their country.
The people are not rude at all. Very nice and cheerful. They are honking to let others know they are coming through. You'll most likely see more rude people looking in your own house than in Vietnam.
Hey Joe try some dog meats. The Haitians love Vietnamese food. # 1 American song in Viet Nam is how much is that doggie in the window. #2 song who let the dog out. My favorite is puppy's love.
Have fun with gift . Stay alert and stay safe.❤
Hell no! Lol 😂
What's wrong with those honking and beeping??? So annoying and rude actually.
Not at all rude, honking here is simply communicating I am behind you and about to pass. No anger is involved. Another thing you mind find strange, school shootings do not exist here.
It’s what they do in Vietnam when passing others. I personally, would not attempt to drive here.
I’m 74 drafted 20 I joined the air force friends of mine that played football with went to army and marines kids without a choice sent to Vietnam not to return. This is the first time I’ve been disappointed with you to put that propaganda on utube those people sent there were tortured maybe the u s shouldn’t have been there but those young airmen sailors soldiers and marines had no choice
Thank you 🙏 for your Service. My family also served in Vietnam 🇻🇳. We shared a video showing what people see when they visit Hanoi Hilton TODAY. We also shared some clips of John McCain talking about his experience as a POW. In addition, we shared some info in the description of our video from Wikipedia about John McCain’s lifetime career. No propaganda intended, this was our experience in Hanoi today. Many people are not as fortunate as we are to visit Hanoi and appreciate us not sugar coating what we seen and what they will see if visiting the old
Prison themselves. Have a nice day!
One last comment Joe and I think of you as friend and wish I could have visited you on my last visit do you know what happened to those people who didn’t participate in the video they posted and you showed love and wish you a great wedding