It’s so strange but Kurt’s the only RUclipsr, across the entire platform, that makes me really feel like I’m missing out on so much that life has to offer.
Exactly. Most of the other backpackers go to tourist places or main places and cities but this is what interests me the most. Getting to know the real people, the real country. Look at how they live, worse or better. And experiencing the country as it really is.
Fun fact Vietnam doesn't have PTSD 😂 it has to do with our genetics I guess,our ancestors fought so much war that our genetics evolved to be immune from ptsd
lol I enjoy his channel but thought he was a little out of touch on that one. Not I could do any better but I felt like he didn’t fully realize what he was asking. I know a guy who spent three tours in Vietnam as a gunner in a helicopter and I’ve never asked him about it because it’s not my place to ask and I’m pretty sure it’s painful.
Bruh the American fatigues and helmet + glasses combo is an absolutely outlandish move 😂😂 It's really a testament to how kind and accepting Vietnamese are that everyone still treats him very well.
Thank you Kurt for showing Khe Sanh. My father fought there in 1968 with the United States Marine Corps. I've always wondered what it was like there. He came home after that but was never the same. You could always see at certain times of year he would replay that battle 1000 times over in his head. I hope that your guide at Khe Sanh someday finds his father and can find some closure and have peace one day.
Same Bro. My Pops still screams in his sleep ever night... I would love to take him there to help him try to find some peace as he is old now. Seems like they are a beautiful people who don't hold a grudge.
its how it is. I visited my gf's home town and everyone made such a fuss over me in such a loving way. Even neighbours who popped in randomly were basically begging me to come to their home to see. You'd sit for a drink and move on lol so random
I was there in 1968 , they nice to you because they are back stabbing folks you better beware, in America we proud too our flag flies over every post office and school , fire dept and police dept ,and every American veteran or patriot flies our old glory ,[aka ][stars and stripes at their homes.and we were not greedy ,we were ask by South Vietnamese to come help them after the French left. 11:47 Americans are a proud people too.
@@Lisahough4738 Backstabbing Folk? Probably that was true in the time of war but today? What would you do if some other country came to your beloved USA and kill your people?
@@Lisahough4738 Americans set up a pro-American government and then ask that government to invite Americans over? No Vietnamese likes America's presence
You're wrong. The Gulf of Tonkin incident was fabricated to justify U.S. involvement in the war. The U.S. installed Ngo Dinh Diem as a puppet president in South Vietnam, advocating for the entry of American troops. The media often cites communism as the reason for our involvement, but the real motive was to access oil and exploit Vietnam's resources. Sadly, many soldiers lost their lives for a cause that was unjustified.
It’s amazing how hospitable people from around the world are to strangers. Here in the UK, if I randomly turned up to someone’s house they’d politely tell me to piss off.
you meet such beautiful people, visit special places without hesitation; I'm jealous but I watch with a big smile. Keep going Kurt, the world needs you!
They were very nice grandma was so cute, but I know the daughter wasn't cutting fruit with the knife by coincidence it looked like she was cutting it close to her mom for protection, just in case.
especially if you take into account that he looks very much like an american soldier. Despite that, everyone shows great hospitality. I'm from Eastern Europe, and if someone shows up at my house in a WW2 german/soviet military uniform, I'm definitely not giving him a warm welcome. Meanwhile Vietnamese people start to pour drinks and serve food for their uninvited guests. It speaks a lot about how nice, helpful, and generous Vietnamese people are.
I find it incredibly uplifting that these folks in Vietnam who live in squalor and have very little, are so giving and open. We can learn a lot from them.
Hannah was dying to work on Kurt but Lin jumped on him. You could tell there was some sister tension there. I bet the conversation between the sisters after he left was hilarious. 😂
They weren't playing about getting married either she said why not me 😂he said you have a boyfriend you said she was quick to say if I dont have husband you marry me 😂 I'll marry you both and make you US citizens
Hahahah I peeped that as well she was for sure dying to work on Kurt & even couldn’t resist coming over adjusting the headrest that was perfectly fine 😂😂 then when she said “why not me” definitely sealed it, she was definitely interested in kurt, maybe I am wrong & women are more jokesters in there culture but to me it seemed as she was very very interested in kurt, they looked beautiful from the angles I seen if I was kurt I would’ve deff entertained it a bit more, Kurt’s videos make me more & more realize why I do not want an American women & the feminine qualities in other countries is just on another level compared to the US, even tho I haven’t traveled much besides my home country of Albania 10 years ago I still have such a passion for traveling if that makes any sense & mainly for cultural reasons but the women let alone are a good enough reason to travel 😂😂‼️
The war ended in April 1975. If the father died in 1975, the boy was just born..his age today would be like around 48-50 years. The guy I saw was surely not that old. Sad story, sure. I´m convinced, it´s not his story.
I love that in 90% of the videos , people from all over the world are pretty straight forward nice, no bs; plus it seems that they really care to make you feel like at home... Very good yt content Kurt, keep it up;
I went there for the first time in 1999 and was so taken by the genuine unpretentious nature of the people who were willing to basically forget that I was from America and that we had done a lot of damage to their country. I was treated like royalty to be honest, beautiful people
Seeing Kurt just admiring that house and entering it spontaneously warmed my heart. They embraced him and welcomed him like family. I've never seen that.
This truly makes me miss Vietnam. I live in Norway, but have been in my houmecountry a few times alraidy with my parents. Wish I could be there and translate for you brother. Stay safe!
13:32 what a great guy. Thats was hard listening to him explain about his dad, I truly hope he finds what he’s looking for and his heart is at rest.. Kurt is a good guy good vibes and good intentions. Been tuned from early
Can’t agree more with you about being proud of your country, my wife and I went to Switzerland and it was amazing to see how proud they’re of the history and the country they belonged too!
Cheers from France dude 😎 love all your videos across the world and the good vibes you bring ! Many thanks for the way you share with us the leftover side of each place you visit 👏
Yes,amazing! It seems that people who live a simple life are the kindest/most welcoming. Or maybe it's the other way round in those areas. Can find lots of that in Asia!
Your videos make me want to quit my job, live life, and listen to other people’s experiences. Once my kids are in college I plan to do this. What a great life you are living and able to make an income off of that. Love it.
@@renegadeMst You just need to be smart about it, Kurt is obviously getting financial help through social media and knows his finances while travelling. Product placements etc. like the shaver he uses definitely make it possible to sustain that life. I would think without doing that it's gonna be hard to be self-sufficient without alternating work and being on the road. Also don't underestimate how much our money is worth compared to that in those countries.
@@TinNguyen-cv4qyYeah, as an English speaker it still kinda tricks my mind though.😂 It’s a very common phrase for us and would be rude in the context,so that’s probably why. Also thanks for showing the spelling that always interests me.😊
Unlike most staged travel experiences, Kurt offers a unique experience to his viewers whom all yearn for authenticity and a social connection unattainable to them. Kurt's humble, outgoing and true-to-self approach on his travels provide a vicarious yet palpable connection to those who he encounters. One request, in earnest, please capture these stories. I am interested in them. Great job man!
Love your RUclips style and videos my friend. I love how confident you are going to these places and just living life, talking to people and not being intimidated by it all. I have traveled all over the world myself and I still sometimes get a bit culture shocked and it takes me a while to come out of that mindset and be acclimated. But you do it so naturally. Also I hope to make videos like yours one day. Thanks for sharing and I’ll continue to watch your videos. Take care and nice travels my friend
I did a very similar trip to this in 2017/2018 and it was the best thing I have ever done in my life. The Vietnamese are the nicest people, so welcoming.
My grandpa got shipped to vietnam the summer after he graduated high school. Feel bad for him and feel bad for that young man with the backback who probably hikes that area looking for remains of his father every day :(
Walking into random strangers houses dressed as action man , and they offer you a drink and let you sit to look at the view , I’m happy if someone even acknowledges my existence 😂😂😂😂
This video had me in tears. Both my dad and my father-in-law served tours of duty in Vietnam. My dad was drafted, and neither of them wanted to be there. They're both ashamed of the things they were compelled to do. And seeing how kind-hearted and friendly they are to a white man dressed in military garb is mind-blowing to me. They're such warm people. It really is a shame what we did to those people. And for what?
Vietnamese people are very kind and hospitable. Back in the day my aussie friend went over with me to finally marry his wife there. He needed someone to break the ice and warm things up with his wife's family. Poor guy was nervous. So I did what we Australians do best. I grabbed some beers with them and threw on my laid back Australian culture and had them laughing all night whilst having a great piss up. It was a very successful night. I haven't been back there in a long time but most of the people I met were incredibly kind towards me.
The Kabal has been trying to wipe out the Aryans for a very long time. The biggest lie of the last 100 years is of ww2 and the "H" word. The "H" word wasn't even used until the 60s. If your family didn't leave, then there's a good chance that you wouldn't be here today. Salem 💙
The great thing about your videos is that sometimes you correct people on how to be proud of their heritage, no matter the circumstances.. that’s very honourable and actually needed to thrive in the future.. cheers bro
They are still even finding bodies from the World Wars in Europe, really depends on the soil (clay preserves well). After a few decades, the remains are most likely gone, in most cases...
I have seen almost all your videos, and im actually learning a lot about how to communicate with strangers from watching you. As a South African myself, i think you are representing us well 👍
Really kind people. Also how awesome that you can just hold out a wad of cash and each person was only taking a small amount, the looks on their faces were telling me they were giving you cheaper prices too.
my classmate, who studied with me in 1975, He was a soldier and fought in the war until 1975, then came to St. Petersburg, Russia to study engineering. He was 40 years old and I was only 18. He always cut my hairs and an expert cutting hair in the army and was a cook. we always have fun with him. we had 4 Vietnamese and 4 Finnish and 3 Bangladeshi and rest of them Russians.
Weird, wa it native russian or what ? In soviet union, under iron wall, nobody was allowed to travel, unless with a kgb escort. and not simple persons. also chrismtas and church was forbidden and shame, because there was just one "GOD" - stalin (now putin). this is for the record history.
I understand the reason they are proud about their heritage and flag. Back in the day they defeated the strongest army in the world, through their ultimate sacrifices and resistance.
@@shanedude91We can blame Henry Kissinger for extending the Cold War and Bombing campaigns in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos; continually raging the burning desire to kill the invaders (the US). It’s the same thing that happens everywhere, you bomb a house and break up a family, that child is gonna grow up to become another threat against the nation who bombed him. The US didn’t technically “win” the war in the format you’re thinking. The main goal was not achieved, and it was a large loss of life on both sides attempting to prevent the inevitable. The US was eventually forced to withdraw in the same regard as they eventually withdrew from Afghanistan. They didn’t “win” anything but a bunch of caskets, widows, and heartbroken families.
@@OLDMANWAFFLES you're putting words in my mouth, I never used the word "win." Of course I know that the goals of the US were not achieved. But as far as militarily, the Vietnamese didn't "defeat" the US. They fought hard for sure, but it was not a military victory.
@@shanedude91oh yes! The US got their asses kicked badly and were being decimated in spite of coward warfare such as Napalm and other chemical warfare attempts.
Every time Kurt uploads im glued to the screen which rarely happens, this channel and shiey are the travel channels that i have to watch to start to end. Awesome commentary and beautiful places and people. Much love from finland! ❤
That’s awesome to meet some veterans from Vietnam. Wish we could hear some of that guys stories. Today he is blessed with a big beautiful family. Thank you Kurt for these videos. You’re a Legend 🙏🏽
Yeah. Well many of Vietnam war stories are very tragic and not great memories. VIetnam is a very green lush country but that war was extremely horrific. I served in the military and some of the Vietnam War personnel still active duty told us some horrible stories that you wouldn't want to experience first hand. War is not entertainment.
@@Movieman1965 i hear you bro. You’re right, someone’s horrible and tragic experiences are not someone else’s entertainment. Thank you for your service 🙏🏽
Vietnam is such a beautiful country, people are so giving and friendly...Kurt kinda crazy over the top with the helmet, bro, hahaha...I really enjoy how people embrace him where he goes, connects with people at at very human level ....
My dad never won the lottery but when he called to see if his birthday was drawn. He screamed with joy and my great Grandma came in to ask what had happen. “He said I don’t need have to go to Nam!”
Lucky him. My father was drafted and was in Vietnam for a year. He witnessed around 25+ members from his unit die, and eventually got severe Dengue Fever and had to be removed from the combat zone. The PTSD from the war f-cked him over for the rest of his life. ..... War=Profit for the rich, the poor get screwed over.
Kurt , your communicative skills are awesome even when you have very limited knowledge of Vietnamese language. You're effort is perceived as admirable but it's the warmness of your effort that endears you to the Vietnamese along with their welcoming kindness. Great video and happy trails to you.
brother you're an inspiration to all of us, whenever I travel I do the same things you do, meet new people go places where tourists are inexistant and live the local life with the people. Watching your videos make me wanna travel so bad
I saw all of your video's Kurt, and for me the Vietnamese People appears as the most friendly and welcoming of all the countries you been too.. I love there energy!
23:25 I love how you can just "go and inspect", say hi, and they welcome you into their home! If you try to do this in America, you would actually get shot.
So true. Americans could learn so much from other cultures. The hospitality to strangers is incredible. The USA keeps building walls, demonizing other cultures. Unfortunately, Americans who never travel outside their own borders will never understand.
idk about shot but they would probably assume you're a salesman, or if you don't speak english then they will probably assume you're an illegal immigrant. under the right circumstances though Americans are very much willing to help others as well. they just have to work through their fears first.
It’s so strange but Kurt’s the only RUclipsr, across the entire platform, that makes me really feel like I’m missing out on so much that life has to offer.
Same here
Got to enjoy life while you can brother.
start living then
Exactly. Most of the other backpackers go to tourist places or main places and cities but this is what interests me the most. Getting to know the real people, the real country. Look at how they live, worse or better. And experiencing the country as it really is.
In the west they only fly the LGBTQ flag.
If anyone didn’t know why Kurt hasn’t released a video for a long time, he just woke up..
Exactly
Thanks to the chicken for waking him up
Well I am happy we is woke not Zzzz
@@user-ke1dq8in2t"...happy he is *awake, not woke"
We have a grammar Nazi with us today
Best traveler on RUclips... why? He always meet with locals, and their customs, and support their business.
Notice how nobody has money. But always smiling.
U dnt miss what u don't know 😉
"You will own nothing, and be happy."
@@TheRockgremlinCharles Schwab
@@Jortcadet Klaus*
@@TheRockgremlinthat doesn’t apply to this situation, these people are genuinely happy
Bro is really giving them PTSD with that uniform 😂😂
Fun fact Vietnam doesn't have PTSD 😂 it has to do with our genetics I guess,our ancestors fought so much war that our genetics evolved to be immune from ptsd
@@jerryle379🤓🤓🤓🤓
that uniform + barging into their houses
😂😂
@@alang4190 lol. he is invited to be fair. but still wild lol.
-white dude walks in in uniform
-says hes african
-asks man to relive ptsd
-"wow"
-leaves
lmfao!
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Yeah. And a great war story 😂
lol I enjoy his channel but thought he was a little out of touch on that one. Not I could do any better but I felt like he didn’t fully realize what he was asking. I know a guy who spent three tours in Vietnam as a gunner in a helicopter and I’ve never asked him about it because it’s not my place to ask and I’m pretty sure it’s painful.
@@ericroberts7485 im sure there was a ton of interaction off camera or edited out but that was so wild the way that played out on cam lmao
"Good Morning Vietnam" 🤩 loved that tribute! RIP Robin Williams
I caught that too haha.
Better is ' And it's 1,2,3,4 what the fuck are we fighting for--- ' - Country Joe McDonald. As sung at Woodstock 1968.
that first outfit is WILD
American GI soldier 1960s 🤣
Bruh the American fatigues and helmet + glasses combo is an absolutely outlandish move 😂😂
It's really a testament to how kind and accepting Vietnamese are that everyone still treats him very well.
Bro it's so funny when it cuts to him with his outfit on riding the bike. I was lolling
I was wondering about his wardrobe choice
He's african
Amazing people
@@JonnyBeoulve yes that part killed me 😂
15:20 that was heartbreaking to hear the son say that his dead father is waiting to be found from the war
hear*
@@potatoseller9228your mom gai
@@potatoseller9228I need a beer*
*heer
@@potatoseller9228 Yea, felt the urge to correct someone? Grammar nazi things.
They are so truthful that you let them take the bills and u know they will not explote you. Great people
Massive difference to some other countries right. Great people and country. 👍
Thank you Kurt for showing Khe Sanh. My father fought there in 1968 with the United States Marine Corps. I've always wondered what it was like there. He came home after that but was never the same. You could always see at certain times of year he would replay that battle 1000 times over in his head. I hope that your guide at Khe Sanh someday finds his father and can find some closure and have peace one day.
Same Bro. My Pops still screams in his sleep ever night... I would love to take him there to help him try to find some peace as he is old now. Seems like they are a beautiful people who don't hold a grudge.
@@CaliEyedo it. I hope that he can find his peace of mind here in Vietnam
That family adopted you instantly. Very kind hearted people.
facts
He straight up just walked into a random family's house halfway through the video. So cool.
its how it is. I visited my gf's home town and everyone made such a fuss over me in such a loving way. Even neighbours who popped in randomly were basically begging me to come to their home to see. You'd sit for a drink and move on lol so random
Don't stay too long or you'll end up married. 😁
the family you met is so heartwarming
I was there in 1968 , they nice to you because they are back stabbing folks you better beware, in America we proud too our flag flies over every post office and school , fire dept and police dept ,and every American veteran or patriot flies our old glory ,[aka ][stars and stripes at their homes.and we were not greedy ,we were ask by South Vietnamese to come help them after the French left. 11:47 Americans are a proud people too.
@@Lisahough4738 Backstabbing Folk? Probably that was true in the time of war but today? What would you do if some other country came to your beloved USA and kill your people?
@@Lisahough4738 Americans set up a pro-American government and then ask that government to invite Americans over? No Vietnamese likes America's presence
You werent even nice to yourself if u were there @@Lisahough4738
You're wrong. The Gulf of Tonkin incident was fabricated to justify U.S. involvement in the war. The U.S. installed Ngo Dinh Diem as a puppet president in South Vietnam, advocating for the entry of American troops. The media often cites communism as the reason for our involvement, but the real motive was to access oil and exploit Vietnam's resources. Sadly, many soldiers lost their lives for a cause that was unjustified.
It’s amazing how hospitable people from around the world are to strangers. Here in the UK, if I randomly turned up to someone’s house they’d politely tell me to piss off.
Europe bro it's normal 😂 France too
As a Vietnamese I can inform you that you can always do that as a foreigner as long as you are white and good looking
It wasn't always like that in Europe.
Its gone to shit in the past couple decades.
It went from High Trust Society to low trust real quick
you meet such beautiful people, visit special places without hesitation; I'm jealous but I watch with a big smile. Keep going Kurt, the world needs you!
24:00 He enters a random house, and they treat him soo well 😭 such a great people ❤
All while lookin like an american soldier from the Vietnam war 😂
As she walks out with a knife and then goes to put it back as he leaves 😂 Not such a subtle hint
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They were very nice grandma was so cute, but I know the daughter wasn't cutting fruit with the knife by coincidence it looked like she was cutting it close to her mom for protection, just in case.
especially if you take into account that he looks very much like an american soldier. Despite that, everyone shows great hospitality.
I'm from Eastern Europe, and if someone shows up at my house in a WW2 german/soviet military uniform, I'm definitely not giving him a warm welcome. Meanwhile Vietnamese people start to pour drinks and serve food for their uninvited guests. It speaks a lot about how nice, helpful, and generous Vietnamese people are.
Kurt makes more friends in one video than I do my whole life.
Go out and change that fam
Dont compare friends with random people he meets on holiday.
He meets friendly strangers he will never speak to again, not friends
Join a club you'd enjoy doing
@@McTrump he still meets more pp than my whole life 💀
Kurt, you are the man brother. I usually do NOT comment on anything, but you have me captivated, young man. Great videos.
I find it incredibly uplifting that these folks in Vietnam who live in squalor and have very little, are so giving and open. We can learn a lot from them.
Hannah was dying to work on Kurt but Lin jumped on him. You could tell there was some sister tension there. I bet the conversation between the sisters after he left was hilarious. 😂
Im sure kurt gave her a "happy ending" after
Looool
They weren't playing about getting married either she said why not me 😂he said you have a boyfriend you said she was quick to say if I dont have husband you marry me 😂 I'll marry you both and make you US citizens
@@fsinatra1911 fr I was thinking he could have both also. 😆
Hahahah I peeped that as well she was for sure dying to work on Kurt & even couldn’t resist coming over adjusting the headrest that was perfectly fine 😂😂 then when she said “why not me” definitely sealed it, she was definitely interested in kurt, maybe I am wrong & women are more jokesters in there culture but to me it seemed as she was very very interested in kurt, they looked beautiful from the angles I seen if I was kurt I would’ve deff entertained it a bit more, Kurt’s videos make me more & more realize why I do not want an American women & the feminine qualities in other countries is just on another level compared to the US, even tho I haven’t traveled much besides my home country of Albania 10 years ago I still have such a passion for traveling if that makes any sense & mainly for cultural reasons but the women let alone are a good enough reason to travel 😂😂‼️
That poor son still looking for his father’s body. Broke my heart, bless him ❤
The war ended in April 1975. If the father died in 1975, the boy was just born..his age today would be like around 48-50 years. The guy I saw was surely not that old. Sad story, sure. I´m convinced, it´s not his story.
Safe travels brother. Take care on your journey. Much respect for your videos. You seem like a great person
I love that in 90% of the videos , people from all over the world are pretty straight forward nice, no bs; plus it seems that they really care to make you feel like at home...
Very good yt content Kurt, keep it up;
kosovo je srce albanije
What struck me most about this visit to Vietnam was not the beauty of the country as I expected, but the warmth and welcoming Vietnamese people.
I went there for the first time in 1999 and was so taken by the genuine unpretentious nature of the people who were willing to basically forget that I was from America and that we had done a lot of damage to their country. I was treated like royalty to be honest, beautiful people
They have very good views of Americans oddly enough
Well, white people are very respected and even idol there. White people either look cool, have features that a Viet wants, or are filthy rich lol
One of the strongest American allies in Asia, in fact.
@@Linkedblade how ironic
The Vietnam vlogs have definitely been my favorite. The people are so welcoming and nice. I cant wait to visit
Yes. Great country and amazing people!
Welcome to our country ! . But be aware of pickpocket and scam in big cities and you'll be fine
Fr but the Columbia vlogs are also realy good
The Vietnamese have to be the most civil people on the planet right now , humble and kind
The kindness of people offering him tea. And he’s so lovely with them. ❤
It’s such a beautiful thing seeing two humans trying their best to communicate. There is a lot of great people out there
True!! Nice observation !
97% of humans have good deeds and good souls. It’s the 3% that make the 97% a bad name. Let’s make it at least 99%
Thank google translate for that lol
Seeing Kurt just admiring that house and entering it spontaneously warmed my heart. They embraced him and welcomed him like family. I've never seen that.
Every singe Vietnamese is like that. Wonderful people
Broski that’s a lot of other places in the world, just cuz here in america we don’t lots of others do😂
@@ovo_faygss1440 yeah I haven’t been able to leave America yet. Trying to change that soon though!
It's because he's white
Third world countries are like that.
It’s crazy your still making this videos I was hooked years ago and I love to see you still at it and alive 🙏🏽
This truly makes me miss Vietnam. I live in Norway, but have been in my houmecountry a few times alraidy with my parents. Wish I could be there and translate for you brother. Stay safe!
13:32 what a great guy. Thats was hard listening to him explain about his dad, I truly hope he finds what he’s looking for and his heart is at rest.. Kurt is a good guy good vibes and good intentions. Been tuned from early
bro, i love when you do multiple episodes where the next one follows up on the last!
yeah bro, this what up ^ Thumbs up so Kurt sees it.
Sameee it’s so great
+1 on this!
Yeah butttt that was 8 months ago, its 2024 son
Can’t agree more with you about being proud of your country, my wife and I went to Switzerland and it was amazing to see how proud they’re of the history and the country they belonged too!
Cheers from France dude 😎 love all your videos across the world and the good vibes you bring ! Many thanks for the way you share with us the leftover side of each place you visit 👏
Vietnam people are awesome, so kind
Always kind. Super smart people.
I am Canadian and have many Vietnamese friends.
I couldn't agree more with you!
@@deviantlifex supersmart?!! Lmfaooooooo, its the COMPLETE opposite!!
Yes,amazing! It seems that people who live a simple life are the kindest/most welcoming. Or maybe it's the other way round in those areas. Can find lots of that in Asia!
That most likely think its hilarious. They arent offended at everything like the west is
I love how smiling and laughter is a universal communication tool humans like to use
Humans like to use? Are u an alien 👽 my intergalactic friend?
Nah. It's a sign of confusion and embarrassment
This guy made me love Vietnam and the Vietnamese people 🙏🏼
The realest person on youtube. The raw footage everytime is so good
Your videos make me want to quit my job, live life, and listen to other people’s experiences. Once my kids are in college I plan to do this. What a great life you are living and able to make an income off of that. Love it.
I was thinking the same...i dont hahe kids but idk...you need a lot of money to do it no?
You've got kids mate. You think they will stop relying on you once they hit college? 😂
Do it
@@renegadeMst You just need to be smart about it, Kurt is obviously getting financial help through social media and knows his finances while travelling. Product placements etc. like the shaver he uses definitely make it possible to sustain that life. I would think without doing that it's gonna be hard to be self-sufficient without alternating work and being on the road. Also don't underestimate how much our money is worth compared to that in those countries.
Don’t quit your job lol
It never surprises me how generous poor people can be. It always warms my heart seeing how they want to give from the little they have.....
Being poor instills humility
You are wrong to assume they are poor. Many market sellers are in fact well off. Vietnamese typically dont like to flaunt wealth.
So much respect K. You accept everyone so wholesomely and are teaching so many about other cultures. Cheers brotha. Much love
people are so kind! its so beautiful to see
It always takes me a second to realize that you are not being mean by saying “come on”, you are thanking them😂
I thought the same . It's an awkward phrase to use .
@@smyffmawzz for an english speaker, Yes. But it’s just a little funny hehe
he dont say "come on", he say "cám ơn". In Vietnamese it's mean "thank you"
@@TinNguyen-cv4qyYeah, as an English speaker it still kinda tricks my mind though.😂 It’s a very common phrase for us and would be rude in the context,so that’s probably why. Also thanks for showing the spelling that always interests me.😊
I know bro, that's what I explained. It just seems funny to me but I obviously know what it means ;)@@TinNguyen-cv4qy
This man is living the dream life. Just expiring and sharing with the world. No frills, no silly acting. Just being himself.
expiring = dying lol
@@anotherone-xp9ox was thinking same thing when I read the comment. Think he means inspiring lolll 😂
@@everylittlethinggonnabealrightI actually think they meant exploring lol
I sure hope he doesn't expire 🤣
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Unlike most staged travel experiences, Kurt offers a unique experience to his viewers whom all yearn for authenticity and a social connection unattainable to them. Kurt's humble, outgoing and true-to-self approach on his travels provide a vicarious yet palpable connection to those who he encounters.
One request, in earnest, please capture these stories. I am interested in them.
Great job man!
Love your RUclips style and videos my friend. I love how confident you are going to these places and just living life, talking to people and not being intimidated by it all. I have traveled all over the world myself and I still sometimes get a bit culture shocked and it takes me a while to come out of that mindset and be acclimated. But you do it so naturally. Also I hope to make videos like yours one day. Thanks for sharing and I’ll continue to watch your videos. Take care and nice travels my friend
I did a very similar trip to this in 2017/2018 and it was the best thing I have ever done in my life. The Vietnamese are the nicest people, so welcoming.
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Same man, my best bro is Vietnamese American and we travelled together in 2018/19 and they were the trips of a lifetime, miss this country.
Man the people of Vietnam are so welcoming and friendly credit to you!
Should be very proud of your nation I want to visit now :)
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how is one video making me think, that this world somehow isnt so lost, we are just in the wrong place
My grandpa got shipped to vietnam the summer after he graduated high school. Feel bad for him and feel bad for that young man with the backback who probably hikes that area looking for remains of his father every day :(
Walking into random strangers houses dressed as action man , and they offer you a drink and let you sit to look at the view , I’m happy if someone even acknowledges my existence 😂😂😂😂
That's how the white man conquered the world.
It must be the power of the camera, they just think it’s a documentary or something lol
@@flyingchimp12người VN tao luôn mến khách,không như suy nghĩ ngu dốt của mày đâu
@@Phieu-Tieu-Dieuthe way you just spoke wasn’t very hospitable.
@@garrettsummers0kinda deserved when u belittle someone, and slightly insult their intelligence. Don’t you think Garret?😂
Kurt keep sharing your light with the world and you will continue to be received so wholeheartedly. And always a history lesson to boot cheers mate!
This video had me in tears.
Both my dad and my father-in-law served tours of duty in Vietnam. My dad was drafted, and neither of them wanted to be there. They're both ashamed of the things they were compelled to do. And seeing how kind-hearted and friendly they are to a white man dressed in military garb is mind-blowing to me. They're such warm people. It really is a shame what we did to those people. And for what?
Vietnamese people are very kind and hospitable. Back in the day my aussie friend went over with me to finally marry his wife there. He needed someone to break the ice and warm things up with his wife's family. Poor guy was nervous. So I did what we Australians do best. I grabbed some beers with them and threw on my laid back Australian culture and had them laughing all night whilst having a great piss up. It was a very successful night. I haven't been back there in a long time but most of the people I met were incredibly kind towards me.
ok rembo... slow down ... did you throw another shrimp on the barbie?
So did you marry her instead?
@@deedook4736 slow down rabbi, people are fed up with your shenanigans schlomo
@@deedook4736 Rambo is American, maybe crocodile Dundee
@@Themilkman95 lmaoooooo
last time germany was proud of their heritage, my grandpa became argentinien.
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Based grandpa.
Facts... Nowadays in Germany, UK you have more Palestinian flags than native ones, it's fucking embarrassing what we Europeans have become.
The Kabal has been trying to wipe out the Aryans for a very long time. The biggest lie of the last 100 years is of ww2 and the "H" word. The "H" word wasn't even used until the 60s. If your family didn't leave, then there's a good chance that you wouldn't be here today. Salem 💙
@@Faust_Kn there’s nothing we can do about it European are to afraid to say no you can’t stay in our country.
The great thing about your videos is that sometimes you correct people on how to be proud of their heritage, no matter the circumstances.. that’s very honourable and actually needed to thrive in the future.. cheers bro
This gave my dad flashbacks he started listening to CCR, drinking, and looking at his old pics of the war.
I love the design of their houses, an outdoor inside area for fresh air and gatherings then private rooms towards the back
You just described a porch.
Every village in Asia has houses like that.
@@whysix3417 Nothing beats shitty American porches!
read my mind
The old man was a doctor after all
That guy still looking for his fathers body is shocking. I understand this very well. Because in Bosnia some of my people are still missing. ❤
They are still even finding bodies from the World Wars in Europe, really depends on the soil (clay preserves well). After a few decades, the remains are most likely gone, in most cases...
I have seen almost all your videos, and im actually learning a lot about how to communicate with strangers from watching you. As a South African myself, i think you are representing us well 👍
Favorite RUclipsr Kurt. You are a g and living one of my dreams. Maybe one day
Kurt I'm really loving the mix of content man, the exploration and historical knowledge you're dropping is awesome!!
everyone loves a happy ending!
Here! Here! 🍻
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Am I missing something?
@@user-ke1dq8in2tdepend from your age
Yes a happy ending apparently @@user-ke1dq8in2t
the way you can just walk in that persons house and they offer tea is amazing of their hospitality ! love it and would love to visit Vietnam
Curt's Videos über mein Handy zu schauen ist wie in kleines Fenster in die Welt, ungefiltert und ohne Propaganda. 🙌
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Couldn’t have said it better myself. Bless you for these words
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strangers hospitality is so heart warming
Kurt's channel is easily one of the best channels on RUclips. I always look forward to sitting and watching his new videos. Keep up the great work!
Absolutely fantastic people in Vietnam, was there myself last year . Very welcoming and friendly
Really kind people. Also how awesome that you can just hold out a wad of cash and each person was only taking a small amount, the looks on their faces were telling me they were giving you cheaper prices too.
My sister n law is half Vietnamese and American from the war. She is wonderful and we are blessed 💙
what is your husband
my classmate, who studied with me in 1975, He was a soldier and fought in the war until 1975, then came to St. Petersburg, Russia to study engineering. He was 40 years old and I was only 18. He always cut my hairs and an expert cutting hair in the army and was a cook. we always have fun with him. we had 4 Vietnamese and 4 Finnish and 3 Bangladeshi and rest of them Russians.
Weird, wa it native russian or what ? In soviet union, under iron wall, nobody was allowed to travel, unless with a kgb escort. and not simple persons. also chrismtas and church was forbidden and shame, because there was just one "GOD" - stalin (now putin). this is for the record history.
I’m glad that you’re still posting and currently living this lifestyle ❤ inspirational and motivating
Epic move with the uniform, and helmet, you’re crazy brother. Laughed a lot, thank you.
6:40 so kind family 😊😊
I understand the reason they are proud about their heritage and flag. Back in the day they defeated the strongest army in the world, through their ultimate sacrifices and resistance.
No... they did not defeat the US. Vietnam was more of a political loss for the US. Militarily, Vietnam was pretty one-sided.
Remember many escaped & many were against communism
@@shanedude91We can blame Henry Kissinger for extending the Cold War and Bombing campaigns in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos; continually raging the burning desire to kill the invaders (the US). It’s the same thing that happens everywhere, you bomb a house and break up a family, that child is gonna grow up to become another threat against the nation who bombed him. The US didn’t technically “win” the war in the format you’re thinking. The main goal was not achieved, and it was a large loss of life on both sides attempting to prevent the inevitable. The US was eventually forced to withdraw in the same regard as they eventually withdrew from Afghanistan. They didn’t “win” anything but a bunch of caskets, widows, and heartbroken families.
@@OLDMANWAFFLES you're putting words in my mouth, I never used the word "win." Of course I know that the goals of the US were not achieved. But as far as militarily, the Vietnamese didn't "defeat" the US. They fought hard for sure, but it was not a military victory.
@@shanedude91oh yes! The US got their asses kicked badly and were being decimated in spite of coward warfare such as Napalm and other chemical warfare attempts.
@11:26 seriously Kurt, that was super nice of you!! I love the respect you give, but are completely yourself too! I love that!
Good to see you again.. like the good old KURT! Keep up the good work bro! You are the best traveler youtuber!
Every time Kurt uploads im glued to the screen which rarely happens, this channel and shiey are the travel channels that i have to watch to start to end. Awesome commentary and beautiful places and people. Much love from finland! ❤
That’s awesome to meet some veterans from Vietnam. Wish we could hear some of that guys stories.
Today he is blessed with a big beautiful family.
Thank you Kurt for these videos.
You’re a Legend 🙏🏽
Yeah. Well many of Vietnam war stories are very tragic and not great memories. VIetnam is a very green lush country but that war was extremely horrific. I served in the military and some of the Vietnam War personnel still active duty told us some horrible stories that you wouldn't want to experience first hand. War is not entertainment.
@@Movieman1965 i hear you bro. You’re right, someone’s horrible and tragic experiences are not someone else’s entertainment.
Thank you for your service 🙏🏽
Vietnam is such a beautiful country, people are so giving and friendly...Kurt kinda crazy over the top with the helmet, bro, hahaha...I really enjoy how people embrace him where he goes, connects with people at at very human level ....
No stupid edits, no effects. Just a man and his camera on the road. 1.1milliok views and counting.
Gotta say, love the little historical gems you be dropping in every video
My dad never won the lottery but when he called to see if his birthday was drawn. He screamed with joy and my great Grandma came in to ask what had happen. “He said I don’t need have to go to Nam!”
I was 1a then they called off the draft 3weeks later 😅
Lucky him. My father was drafted and was in Vietnam for a year. He witnessed around 25+ members from his unit die, and eventually got severe Dengue Fever and had to be removed from the combat zone. The PTSD from the war f-cked him over for the rest of his life. ..... War=Profit for the rich, the poor get screwed over.
@@MS-tc2fs I'm sorry to hear that man
@@MS-tc2fs Dengue suck and deadly your dad was a really lucky dude.
@@MS-tc2fsI mean... your dad still chose to go to war though. It was still ultimately his decision to go.
Don’t take this long to post another video, I love it too much 👏🏼
Wow, the Vietnamese, what a wonderful and cheerful people, so incredibly inviting and welcoming!
one of my favourite videos of yours, love the information you're giving and great stories from people
Kurt , your communicative skills are awesome even when you have very limited knowledge of Vietnamese language. You're effort is perceived as admirable but it's the warmness of your effort that endears you to the Vietnamese along with their welcoming kindness.
Great video and happy trails to you.
I live in Thailand last 8 years and Asian people are mostly honest not selfish and very family oriented __ love❤❤❤❤ it
Great video Kurt - really enjoyed your Vietnam trip - strange place but such an experience.
brother you're an inspiration to all of us, whenever I travel I do the same things you do, meet new people go places where tourists are inexistant and live the local life with the people. Watching your videos make me wanna travel so bad
that grandpap is ripped as fuck!
you're so entertaining and social in these new random locations and interactions
I always enjoy watching your content, Kurt! If you're planning to head south to HCMC anytime soon, let me know. Let's go have some beers. Cheers!🍻
I saw all of your video's Kurt, and for me the Vietnamese People appears as the most friendly and welcoming of all the countries you been too.. I love there energy!
even more than pakistan?
@@ItsameAlex yeah, even more than Pakistan
Vietnamese families are very warm and inviting. I'm glad the grandfather got to tell his story to Kurt.
I love your authenticity in your videos.
Vietnam is a great country. The people are kind and the women are classy.
23:25 I love how you can just "go and inspect", say hi, and they welcome you into their home!
If you try to do this in America, you would actually get shot.
Was thinking the exact same thing 😅 or at the very least a really unpleasant confrontation. Way different cultures for sure
So true. Americans could learn so much from other cultures. The hospitality to strangers is incredible. The USA keeps building walls, demonizing other cultures. Unfortunately, Americans who never travel outside their own borders will never understand.
@@luckylucky-vo9zq I mean building a wall is kinda valid tho lol
idk about shot but they would probably assume you're a salesman, or if you don't speak english then they will probably assume you're an illegal immigrant. under the right circumstances though Americans are very much willing to help others as well. they just have to work through their fears first.
That's like how it is in video games