TheTuth About Life In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024
  • Are you considering a move to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam? In this documentary, we explore the vibrant expat community in Saigon and showcase the exciting opportunities and challenges of living in this bustling city. From the delicious street food to the rich cultural heritage, discover why expats are choosing Saigon as their new home. Join us on a journey through the sights, sounds, and experiences of expat life in Ho Chi Minh City.
    Pros of moving to Ho Chi Minh City:
    1. Affordable cost of living compared to many Western countries.
    2. Vibrant expat community with opportunities to make new friends and connections.
    3. Delicious and diverse cuisine, including world-renowned street food.
    4. Rich cultural heritage and history to explore.
    5. Exciting job opportunities in various industries, especially in the growing tech sector.
    Cons of moving to Ho Chi Minh City:
    1. Traffic congestion and pollution can be challenging to navigate.
    2. Language barrier for non-Vietnamese speakers.
    3. Hot and humid climate throughout much of the year.
    4. Limited access to certain Western amenities and products.
    5. Cultural differences and adjustment period for newcomers.
    Whether you're considering a move to Ho Chi Minh City or simply curious about expat life in Saigon, this documentary will provide valuable insights and inspiration for your next adventure. Join us as we uncover the best of expat life in the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh!

Комментарии • 66

  • @MrBrandonLau
    @MrBrandonLau Год назад +9

    This video is incredible. Next level editing and narration. I just finished rewatching some Anthony Bourdain and it was the perfect transition 🔥

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      He sadly finished doing tv so I'm doing my very low budget version. Thanks for watching!

  • @gapexx
    @gapexx 5 месяцев назад +1

    This is hands down the best single piece on Saigon! I've seen and experienced the country, thinking about returning for a longer period of time, so I've looked through many expat videos, but this sends it out of the ball park. Great narrative, love the diversity of the guests and the edditing! A proper docu. Thank you!

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for appreciating the hard work. I was just telling an expat friend here in Saigon yesterday that I sat on these interviews and this footage for over a year before I cut and posted the video. I wanted to have the right perspective and experience on the ground before putting it out there. I'm glad it landed!

    • @gapexx
      @gapexx 5 месяцев назад

      @@FollowBrando It sure did, you did an amazing job putting it together. From my perspective could easily qualify for TV content.

  • @asifchowdhury5489
    @asifchowdhury5489 Год назад +3

    Easily my favorite video of yours so far. Absolute 🔥 - making me want to head to Saigon now!

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +1

      Asif! I'll see you over there brother. If you got a taste of Saigon and Bangkok, I don't think you would ever go home.

  • @enayatwaziri7310
    @enayatwaziri7310 Год назад +2

    In a few months your channel will have many followers and most likely you can live out of it, but you are honestly giving us quality content, thanks for that.

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +2

      That's the dream - to build the channel with quality content and make a living off of it. For now the compliments like yours are payment enough!

  • @jesuslovesriddim7094
    @jesuslovesriddim7094 Год назад +2

    Wow, such a great docu. I am 22 student from germany and live here since 1 month because i do my exchange semester here and i made so many great memories already. Like i got hugged by kids in the street which were interested where i came from and everyone is so supportive and nice.
    I hope i can get as much as possible out of my time here!

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      Thanks for the compliment. And soak it all in while you are there. You'll miss the place when you are gone!

  • @PraveenRamavath
    @PraveenRamavath Год назад +2

    Nice content and amazing editing.. gives those "VICE" video vibes. Can't believe you 3K subscribers.. all the best!

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      This time last year I had about 150 subscribers so I'm getting there. But as long as my content is finding people like you who appreciate it I will keep going. Thank you for the comment and stay tuned!

  • @brianwright7635
    @brianwright7635 8 месяцев назад +1

    This guys channel is so underrated. INCREDIBLY put together mini documentary. Narration was spot on as well

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  8 месяцев назад

      @brianwright7635 Thanks man. Until it becomes a functional job for me, the comments like yours keep it going!

  • @wavyboyjodii
    @wavyboyjodii Год назад +2

    High Quality Documentary right here Kudos to you

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      Thanks for recognizing the work! It was my favorite city to visit so far so I gave the video some love.

  • @openroadcycling3028
    @openroadcycling3028 Год назад +2

    Absolutely remarkable story telling. Thank you for sharing your journey. ♥

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +2

      Thanks for noticing. The experience was pretty great so I put quite a bit of effort into the video to capture it.

  • @dougm3037
    @dougm3037 10 месяцев назад +1

    I see you're putting your reality editing skills to good use. I've never been to Kim's Tavern or Bar 22 before but have had a few beers at the The Office. Always open to new experiences.

  • @MrThmn1984
    @MrThmn1984 8 месяцев назад +2

    Legit so good.... motivating and inspiring of a better future for VN

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  8 месяцев назад

      I'm staying in VN to be a part of it. Thank you for the comment - it keeps the channel going.

  • @Giftedtib
    @Giftedtib Год назад +1

    Such good quality my friend. Bless your ❤

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      Great place. Great stories worth telling. Thanks again!

  • @springroll703
    @springroll703 Год назад +2

    Always love your video. When are you coming back to visit Vietnam again?

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +2

      Thank you! I will be back in a month or two.

  • @johnblair3234
    @johnblair3234 Год назад +1

    Great video, thanks for sharing!

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      It's a fun place worth talking about. Thanks for watching!

  • @timoi7777
    @timoi7777 Год назад +1

    Great stories, great times. See you soon mate...

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +1

      Great times indeed! See you sooner than later.

  • @trendingwwwandw
    @trendingwwwandw Год назад +1

    loved your "Life In Saigon, Vietnam" video presentation New Sub here 👍

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      Thank you! I'm working on creating more polished content like this. Stay tuned...

  • @voldem0rt
    @voldem0rt Год назад +1

    He and Bill are my faves at 7 Bridges. I was there first two weeks this month. Fucking TIME OF MY LIFE!!!!

    • @voldem0rt
      @voldem0rt Год назад +1

      I can't wait to move out there.
      Within a year, I will be moved out.

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      Yeah I'm doing the same. After spending a year in Saigon I'm sold. I'll probably see you out at one of the popular expat haunts.@@voldem0rt

  • @mrb333
    @mrb333 Год назад +1

    Dope documentary Brando!!

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      Thanks brother! See you on the other side of the world...

  • @shaunpaine
    @shaunpaine 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great to meet you today mate!

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  7 месяцев назад

      Hey hey, enjoy the rest of the trip here with the family. And the new timepiece!

  • @Thepianobird
    @Thepianobird 7 месяцев назад +1

    such a good vid Brando. I think Im headed to Manila in the fall.

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks brother! Some friends of mine are buying a villa near Angeles City, Philippines. I will be visiting there frequently.

  • @p179
    @p179 Год назад +1

    Fun fact: I watch your videos like editing lessons. You really need a production channel asap please. And just keep the mention of hookers and drugs off of it and you'll get more views I think. 😂 I think you could focus not just on editing, but niche down to documentary style production/scripting/storytelling/editing. That seems to be what you do professionally. Any part of that would be awesome for us to learn for many types of videos. Do you know any good channels like this for now? Btw I love that type of cut you do to transition directly from B Roll to A Roll to end an intro. Don't recall that anywhere else. Also, I had to find that No Cap song from this video's intro. I think I have to pay a new subscription to use it but oh well. Gotta have it for some intros.

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +1

      That's the comment of the week for sure. Send me an email through the contact form I put on my blog followbrando.com and I'll help you out with my advice on editing.

    • @p179
      @p179 Год назад

      @@FollowBrando Beautiful. Thank you!!

  • @elperro3056
    @elperro3056 Год назад +1

    Hahah that dope I’m hcm now and yeah I know that street by sagion center 😎

  • @Lecarson92
    @Lecarson92 Год назад +1

    I need to take notes on how you vlog, narrate and edit.

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      @Lecarson92 I work as a reality tv editor and producer and sometimes I put all of my tv magic into the videos. Parts Unknown is a great show to watch for the narration and editing, it's the kind of content I'm trying to make with my limited budget (my paycheck) and crew (just me).

    • @Lecarson92
      @Lecarson92 Год назад +1

      @@FollowBrandoI love parts I know and.. the best ever food show review.. the fact that you do it yourself is crazy

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +1

      @@Lecarson92 I shot this Saigon video over the course of a year and it took quite some time to edit. A few of the girls at the bar were my camera assistants on some days so I had a bit of (very attractive) help haha.

  • @frankdavis1139
    @frankdavis1139 Месяц назад +1

    Can you live there on usa 4275.00 a month

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Месяц назад

      For sure. Budget $700 for rent (you can find a place cheaper but to be on the safe side) $500/month on food (more than enough if you aren't eating at nice restaurants frequently) $65/month on transpo (grab rides around town and bus tickets to the beach) and $10/month for your sim card. You have $3000/month left for whatever I left out.

  • @khoiusa
    @khoiusa Год назад +1

    So you like Sai Gon better than Colombia? I’m from Viet Nam but hesitate to go to Colombia coz I don’t wanna get robbed at gun point there. Lol

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      @khoiusa I'm headed back to Vietnam and Thailand. Colombia is cool but you've got to stress out all of the time about getting robbed, pickpocketed, drugged or kidnapped.

    • @khoiusa
      @khoiusa Год назад

      @@FollowBrandoI hear you. You can get 90 day visas for Vietnam now.

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +1

      I'm waiting on my 90-day visa approval now...@@khoiusa

    • @khoiusa
      @khoiusa Год назад

      @@FollowBrandooh good luck with that!

  • @elperro3056
    @elperro3056 Год назад

    Damm u really travel so 🇻🇳 your favorite in south East Asian . I been here 10 day. And it giving Thailand and Philippines an run for there money 😎 hahaha

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      Saigon is my favorite city out of those that I traveled to so far. Other cities in Vietnam are cool to visit but I may end up living in Saigon full time. You can't beat Bangkok for dirty fun tho.

    • @elperro3056
      @elperro3056 Год назад

      @@FollowBrando yeah legal weed hahaha lot tourtist and open minded Bangkok I actually like the Philippines but maybe cus I'm Latino and everybody speak English aka so American over there 😉 easy for gringo but HCM super affordable and good food too.

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +1

      @@elperro3056 yeah way better food in Vietnam than probably anywhere I've been in the world. And the women are prettier!

  • @joanfelix8362
    @joanfelix8362 Год назад +1

    chào anh tây😛

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад +1

      Chào Em ơi!

    • @joanfelix8362
      @joanfelix8362 Год назад

      Your videos are beautiful and very professional. You deserve 100k subs.🙏@@FollowBrando

    • @FollowBrando
      @FollowBrando  Год назад

      @@joanfelix8362 I'm working on it - thank you for noticing!

  • @voldem0rt
    @voldem0rt Год назад

    Best is Diamond Bar