I remember when I used to live in Hanoi 8 years ago (I lived in Hoang Mai district), I used to take my little motorbike out and go for a stroll around West Lake (Ho Tay) at night or early morning. Getting from Hoang Mai to Tay Ho is a journey. The atmosphere is calming and the air is refreshing. Many locals and tourists would walk or cycle around West Lake. The West Lake area/district is also a popular/well known place among Western expats due for its quiet and private neighborhood.
This sounds lovely! We’ve never really explore too much of Tay Ho. We spent a few nights there. We almost rented an apartment on the southeast side of the lake, but decided to pass, and then we’re kicking ourselves for not jumping on it. We’ve noticed that a lot of expats live out there. Many teachers. How did you like Hoang Mai? Perhaps we can check it out the next time we’re in Hanoi!
Thanks so much! 🥰🫶 We know it’s a bit obvious at some points, BUT, we feel for someone visiting for the first time it’s a good start! We hope to come back and share some more hidden gems.
Congratulations to you guys to heads Hanoi, Vietnam three times on your remarkable visit in this amazing Asian country to tours many places in great joy 2024❤❤❤
Thanks you guys so much for your remarkable videos from Hanoi, Vietnam to shows these amazing places in great joy & peace 2024❤❤❤I really LOVE to watches your videos in 2024❤❤❤
Good job, Mike & Ashley. Would love to see you expand this on your next trip. What about the Tay Ho and West Lake area? Maybe show the more modern side like the mall and newly built metro (2nd line is scheduled for June, I think) as people think Hanoi is ONLY the Old Quarter now as they don't realize the Old Quarter is just where Western vloggers love to highlight due to its unique charm, traditions, architecture, etc.
This is a great idea! For this video, we were trying to focus on what we think the top ten would be for someone coming for their first time. We aim to expand our exploration of Hanoi the next time and stay away from all the ‘tourist’ areas. Maybe like a “Hidden Gems of Hanoi” series! 🤔 This type of video was new to us for sure, but it was kind of fun to make! We look forward to making more of these from our times in Vietnam and other places. 🤗
@@mikeandashley Makes sense. I think maybe mixing in a bit of the Old Quarter stuff with newer stuff or other stuff would be good as I was in the comments on another video yesterday and foreigners from surrounding countries like Malaysia and the Philippines thinks Vietnam is still old only because they don't realize Western vloggers love the vibe of the Old Quarter and concentrate on that area. They don't realize it's a big city of millions and that the Old Quarter is kept old for a reason. LOL! I'd love to see all the cafes and patisseries and such. I love how unique the cafes are. Toss in a bit of that pottery area.
Là một người Việt Nam tôi rất cảm ơn các bạn đã yêu quý Việt Nam, không chỉ là mike với Ashley đất nước chúng tôi luôn chào đón tất cả. Tôi luôn mong muốn là mike và Ashley sẽ có được thật nhiều tình cảm của mọi người cũng như có thật nhiều sự cổ vũ để có nhiều động lực cho chúng ta thấy cuộc sống tươi đẹp của thế giới này tôi yêu các bạn ❤.
Ahh so many beautiful memories from this amazing city! Thanks for this video too as there were a few things that we missed while we were there! Next time! ✨
A really well put together list video guys! I was entertained from beginning to end: starting with the laugh outtake and finishing with the dreaded "it's not recording" prank. Bravo!
It really is. We’ve learned so much by visiting so many places and we’re very grateful for that. Thanks for watching and for all of your continued support! 🫶
Thank you both for coming and introducing Vietnam's beloved capital Hanoi. There will be new and unique differences. We will try to improve more and better services
We've thought about checking out Haiphong. It seems super interesting. Like Hanoi, but different, and near the coast! Perhaps we'll have a chance to check it out the next time we visit. 🤗
Mr. Mike & Mrs. Ashley:Congratulations to you guys for your new remarkable video today’s to heads Hanoi, Vietnam in great joy & peace this March of 2024 to tours this amazing Asian country to tried some delicious cuisines, teas, etc. 2024❤❤❤
Cảm ơn các bạn đã tới Việt Nam,giới thiệu về đất nước con người ,văn hóa cũng như những danh lam thắng cảnh của chúng tôi. Là một người Việt Nam tôi ngưỡng mộ vì đã yêu quý đất nước xinh đẹp này và cũng rất chào đón tới mọi người nước ngoài có thiện cảm với chúng tôi.mong hai bạn có thật nhiều niềm vui, sức khỏe. Chúng tôi mặc dù là đang phát triển nhưng người dân và chính phủ sẽ cố gắng hết sức để tạo ra những điều kiện tốt nhất cho tất cả . cảm ơn hai bạn.
We plan to head to Ho Chi Minh City on our next trip to Vietnam! We feel like we should explore more of the southern part of the country for sure! Thanks for the tip!
hey guys, glad I stumblled on your site. We are headed to Vietna,m this friday and I tried to download your google map tool and it will not allow me too. Trying to confirm if there is any issues with the link or is it just on my end?
Hi @ginabeebe7060 we’re happy you found our channel too! Thanks for watching. So sorry about the map link! 🗺️ We’ve got our site under maintenance for a few days, but if you’d like, send us an email to hello@mikeandashleytravel.com and we can get you sorted out! So sorry for the inconvenience! 😅😊🙏
I tried finding a link to the tour, but they are called Hanoi Street Food Tour. We did a video on it a few weeks back. You can find that video here: ruclips.net/video/5GUJ9cKWjog/видео.htmlsi=5HBBvIVMsLxSIyHa All of the info is linked in the description! 🤗
I feel they have answered your question.. 😎they love so much they continue to return. To tell their story 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Ive been coming here since 2015 and been living here since 2019. Absolutely I agree with them too, it’s cultural, diverse in food and flavours. I think it’s one of the best cuisines on the planet.. and the people young and old are so very friendly and considerate.
It’s really hard to say! Each country has so much to offer and they are all unique. I (Mike) would have to say that Vietnam is the top for me. I can’t speak for Ashley though. But I really enjoy all of them. This region is a gem for sure. Since we’re no longer in SE Asia (for now 😉) we’ve been missing it terribly! We can’t wait to return.
Well, look at what two different cultures of the world had to learn from establishing their ways, the French and the Americans. First the French. After losing to the Vietnamese at Dien Bien Phu, it was only after having needed opium for 150 years!!! 😩 Sooo... now... the Americans came into the fighting powers and the Vietnamese didn't even know who they were!!! 😲 But still, the Vietnamese were a good fighting force and won anyway!!! 🥱 BUT!!! What's interesting... the American's is is that they really didn't care about who care about the close such a CLOSE win as a result win. Isn't that interesting?? 🤔
We feel like it is. We’ve never experienced anything in Hanoi that felt seedy or unsafe. Even when walking on our own or at night. Please just exercise caution, keep your wits about you and travel in well lit areas at night. 🙏
I’m sure there are some places where you can use a credit card to exchange EU to VND. But you can certainly bring Euros and exchange them in Vietnam or use your debit card like we did. 😊
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I remember when I used to live in Hanoi 8 years ago (I lived in Hoang Mai district), I used to take my little motorbike out and go for a stroll around West Lake (Ho Tay) at night or early morning. Getting from Hoang Mai to Tay Ho is a journey. The atmosphere is calming and the air is refreshing. Many locals and tourists would walk or cycle around West Lake. The West Lake area/district is also a popular/well known place among Western expats due for its quiet and private neighborhood.
This sounds lovely! We’ve never really explore too much of Tay Ho. We spent a few nights there. We almost rented an apartment on the southeast side of the lake, but decided to pass, and then we’re kicking ourselves for not jumping on it.
We’ve noticed that a lot of expats live out there. Many teachers.
How did you like Hoang Mai? Perhaps we can check it out the next time we’re in Hanoi!
You guys are awesome. Great list. The reference to pho cuon is a nice nugget of novelty.
Thanks so much! 🥰🫶 We know it’s a bit obvious at some points, BUT, we feel for someone visiting for the first time it’s a good start! We hope to come back and share some more hidden gems.
Đúng quá các bạn! Rất cảm ơn các bạn đã tổng kết những điều tuyệt vời của VN mà chúng tôi chưa biết
No worries! 🤗
Cảm ơn 2 bạn dễ thương đáng yêu đã đến với Hà Nội 1000 năm lịch sử của chúng tôi. Vietnam❤các bạn.
Thank you! We feel the love every time we’re there!
Cảm ơn 2 bạn đã đưa nét ẩn thực và văn hóa của chúng tôi đến các bạn trên thế giới, yêu 2 bạn
No worries! We love sharing our experiences. Thanks for watching!
Tuyệt vời!!!
Thank you!
Thanks for all your amazing Vietnam videos! Heading there at the end of April and cannot wait ✌️
Thank YOU for watching! We hope you enjoy! We love it there. If you have any questions, let us know!
Wow! Wonderful ❤
Thank you! ☺️☺️
Thank you so much for sharing! We are going to be living there the month of September, so this helps a lot!! 👏
Aye! Glad you found it useful! If you guys have any questions, you know where to find us! 🫶 We know you’ll love it!
Thank you my friends 😊
Of course Vu! Thanks for all of your support! 🫶
@@mikeandashley supporting you guys is what I do best 👌
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Very informative! Thank you for having such a passion for our country. We love your videos
Thanks! It’s easy to be passionate about Vietnam. We’re happy you enjoy our videos, we always have fun making them. 🤗
Congratulations to you guys to heads Hanoi, Vietnam three times on your remarkable visit in this amazing Asian country to tours many places in great joy 2024❤❤❤
Thanks so much! We love traveling around SEAsia, there is so much beauty!
Thanks you guys so much for your remarkable videos from Hanoi, Vietnam to shows these amazing places in great joy & peace 2024❤❤❤I really LOVE to watches your videos in 2024❤❤❤
Thank you! We’re happy you enjoy them!
Cảm ơn 2 bạn. 2 bạn chưa đi Phú Quốc nhỉ? Rất đẹp đó
We haven’t! We’ve heard it’s lovely! We hope to explore more of the south on our next trip, so we will absolutely go there!
Heading to Hanoi next month. Can't wait🎉
Lucky! We miss Hanoi every day. It's one of our favorite places in the world!
Good job, Mike & Ashley. Would love to see you expand this on your next trip. What about the Tay Ho and West Lake area? Maybe show the more modern side like the mall and newly built metro (2nd line is scheduled for June, I think) as people think Hanoi is ONLY the Old Quarter now as they don't realize the Old Quarter is just where Western vloggers love to highlight due to its unique charm, traditions, architecture, etc.
This is a great idea! For this video, we were trying to focus on what we think the top ten would be for someone coming for their first time.
We aim to expand our exploration of Hanoi the next time and stay away from all the ‘tourist’ areas.
Maybe like a “Hidden Gems of Hanoi” series! 🤔
This type of video was new to us for sure, but it was kind of fun to make! We look forward to making more of these from our times in Vietnam and other places. 🤗
@@mikeandashley Makes sense. I think maybe mixing in a bit of the Old Quarter stuff with newer stuff or other stuff would be good as I was in the comments on another video yesterday and foreigners from surrounding countries like Malaysia and the Philippines thinks Vietnam is still old only because they don't realize Western vloggers love the vibe of the Old Quarter and concentrate on that area. They don't realize it's a big city of millions and that the Old Quarter is kept old for a reason. LOL! I'd love to see all the cafes and patisseries and such. I love how unique the cafes are. Toss in a bit of that pottery area.
Sounds like a plan! We’ll add it for next time for sure. ☺️
Là một người Việt Nam tôi rất cảm ơn các bạn đã yêu quý Việt Nam, không chỉ là mike với Ashley đất nước chúng tôi luôn chào đón tất cả.
Tôi luôn mong muốn là mike và Ashley sẽ có được thật nhiều tình cảm của mọi người cũng như có thật nhiều sự cổ vũ để có nhiều động lực cho chúng ta thấy cuộc sống tươi đẹp của thế giới này tôi yêu các bạn ❤.
Thank you! Vietnam certainly is welcoming! We have always felt the warmth of its people. A feeling we’ll never forget. 🥰🥰
From Hanoi with love ❤
Thank you! Sending love from India! 🫶🇻🇳
HE LO..CHÀO HAI BẠN 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
CHÚC HAI BẠN ĐI DU LỊCH VIỆT NAM VUI VẺ..
LOVE ❤❤❤❤❤
Cảm ơn bạn! 🥰🥰🥰
Ahh so many beautiful memories from this amazing city! Thanks for this video too as there were a few things that we missed while we were there! Next time! ✨
We would LOVE to see you guys do a video there. It would be insanely beautiful. Thanks for watching friends, we miss you!
A really well put together list video guys! I was entertained from beginning to end: starting with the laugh outtake and finishing with the dreaded "it's not recording" prank. Bravo!
Thanks Shaz! 🤗🫶 During the edit I decided that we had to leave those in. 😅😂 Thanks for watching friend!
Vietnam 🇻🇳❤thank's all you⚘
Aw, thank you! 🥰🫶🇻🇳
You guys are so cute, love the positive energy
Thanks! We try to be as positive as possible, because being negative never brings happiness. 😊✨
Vietnam is beautiful and the culture is interesting.
It really is. We’ve learned so much by visiting so many places and we’re very grateful for that. Thanks for watching and for all of your continued support! 🫶
Thank you both for coming and introducing Vietnam's beloved capital Hanoi. There will be new and unique differences. We will try to improve more and better services
Of course! Hanoi feels sort of like home for us. We will always think fondly of our times there.
I like the way you make video
Thank you so much! 🥰🙏
Exploring the Old Quarter sounds like an adventure in itself. Do you have any other unique food recommendations from your travels?
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Còn rất nhiều nữa phải 30 điều chắc mới đủ heeeee❤❤❤
Oh I know! We tried to just keep it to ten for now. We’d love to make more videos like this. 🤗
Tuyệt vời 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
Thanks Mike and Ashley your chanel better and better
Thank you! 🥰🫶 We’re trying!
Hà Nội thủ đô nghìn năm văn hiến 🎉🎉🎉
That’s so crazy! So much history!
Hope someday i can see you guys visiting Haiphong - the city of bridges and unique foods (and yes, Cat Ba is in Haiphong)
We've thought about checking out Haiphong. It seems super interesting. Like Hanoi, but different, and near the coast! Perhaps we'll have a chance to check it out the next time we visit. 🤗
Xin chào 2 bạn
Hello! 🥰🙏
Mr. Mike & Mrs. Ashley:Congratulations to you guys for your new remarkable video today’s to heads Hanoi, Vietnam in great joy & peace this March of 2024 to tours this amazing Asian country to tried some delicious cuisines, teas, etc. 2024❤❤❤
Thank you for watching! 🤗
Good job Mike & Asley. Have a nice day.
Thank you! We're glad you liked the video.
Cảm ơn các bạn đã tới Việt Nam,giới thiệu về đất nước con người ,văn hóa cũng như những danh lam thắng cảnh của chúng tôi.
Là một người Việt Nam tôi ngưỡng mộ vì đã yêu quý đất nước xinh đẹp này và cũng rất chào đón tới mọi người nước ngoài có thiện cảm với chúng tôi.mong hai bạn có thật nhiều niềm vui, sức khỏe.
Chúng tôi mặc dù là đang phát triển nhưng người dân và chính phủ sẽ cố gắng hết sức để tạo ra những điều kiện tốt nhất cho tất cả . cảm ơn hai bạn.
Làm ơn bớt quản cáo dùm để người nước ngoài nhận xét đủ rồi .....và cũng bớt xạo !
Thank you so much! We have had amazing experiences in Vietnam. We always feel welcome and have many fond memories. 🤗
A bot?! 🤖
I hope you compare a little about "freedom" in your country and Vietnam, how do you feel about freedom in Vietnam?
Ooh! That’s a good angle. Maybe we can do that the next time we’re there. I love this idea. 👌
Cô em miệng nói, mắt nói, quyến rũ đó nghen!❤
Oh, why thank you. 😊
Old quarter is the spot. There you are walking distance to at least 5 great and historic attractions. I walked them ALL!
It is really an amazing vibe. We love all of Hanoi, but Old Quarter is unlike anywhere we’ve ever been.
Nếu có dịp quay lại thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, 2 bạn ăn thử "Cơm Tấm" nhé, đó là đặc sản của tp Hồ Chí Minh. ☺️☺️
We plan to head to Ho Chi Minh City on our next trip to Vietnam! We feel like we should explore more of the southern part of the country for sure! Thanks for the tip!
🌹🌹🌹 Viet Nam love You
Aw, thank you! 🥰🫶
Chào hai bạn nhé! Hai bạn đang ở VN hả! Có thích ko?
Hello. We are not anymore! 😭😭😭 And of course we do! It’s an amazing country.
Hanoi!! 🇻🇳❤️🤗
Yes! We love it. Thanks for watching!
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🥰🥰🥰🥰🫶🫶🫶🫶
How are you mike and Ashley
We are amazing! Thanks for asking. 🤗 How are you??
@mikeandashley I'm good..thanks
That's awesome! Thanks so much for saying "Hi!" 🥰
hey guys, glad I stumblled on your site. We are headed to Vietna,m this friday and I tried to download your google map tool and it will not allow me too. Trying to confirm if there is any issues with the link or is it just on my end?
Hi @ginabeebe7060 we’re happy you found our channel too! Thanks for watching.
So sorry about the map link! 🗺️ We’ve got our site under maintenance for a few days, but if you’d like, send us an email to hello@mikeandashleytravel.com and we can get you sorted out!
So sorry for the inconvenience! 😅😊🙏
@@mikeandashley ohhhh that would be fantastic. I am emailing you now!! Thank you so much for that!!!
Any pho restaurant recommendations?
Yes! Check out Phở Vui - Hàng Giầy and order it with quay (breadsticks). It’s the best pho we had in Vietnam. Not fancy, but so good! 🥰
Can we have contact for the street food tourguide? :)
I tried finding a link to the tour, but they are called Hanoi Street Food Tour. We did a video on it a few weeks back. You can find that video here: ruclips.net/video/5GUJ9cKWjog/видео.htmlsi=5HBBvIVMsLxSIyHa
All of the info is linked in the description! 🤗
If you had to pick only one SE asian country. Which country would it be and why?
Vietnam because cost of living is low and best street food in South East Asia
I feel they have answered your question.. 😎they love so much they continue to return. To tell their story 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Ive been coming here since 2015 and been living here since 2019.
Absolutely I agree with them too, it’s cultural, diverse in food and flavours. I think it’s one of the best cuisines on the planet.. and the people young and old are so very friendly and considerate.
Việt nam là sự kết hợp của 3 nền văn hóa châu âu, đông á và đông nam á
It’s really hard to say! Each country has so much to offer and they are all unique.
I (Mike) would have to say that Vietnam is the top for me. I can’t speak for Ashley though.
But I really enjoy all of them. This region is a gem for sure. Since we’re no longer in SE Asia (for now 😉) we’ve been missing it terribly! We can’t wait to return.
@@mikeandashley You guys should come and visit Sydney Australia. It’s super cheap and fun here 😂😂
Ôi cảm ơn hau bạn
Of course! Thank you! 🤗
😃😃😃👍👍👍
☺️☺️☺️🤗🤗🤗
How do you check the train times?
You just have to do some digging online. I don’t have any of the sites off hand. The people at train street can tell you though. 🙂
Well, look at what two different cultures of the world had to learn from establishing their ways, the French and the Americans. First the French. After losing to the Vietnamese at Dien Bien Phu, it was only after having needed opium for 150 years!!! 😩 Sooo... now... the Americans came into the fighting powers and the Vietnamese didn't even know who they were!!! 😲 But still, the Vietnamese were a good fighting force and won anyway!!! 🥱 BUT!!! What's interesting... the American's is is that they really didn't care about who care about the close such a CLOSE win as a result win. Isn't that interesting?? 🤔
Sure is! America is always popping into other peoples affairs. 😅
Xin cảm ơn bạn đã mang việt nam ra thế giới chúc hai bạn có thật nhiều sức khỏe và hạnh phúc
Thank you so much! We appreciate the well wishes. Thanks for watching our video. We hope you have a wonderful day! 🤗
is Safe Hanoi If i travel Alone ?
thank you.
We feel like it is. We’ve never experienced anything in Hanoi that felt seedy or unsafe. Even when walking on our own or at night. Please just exercise caution, keep your wits about you and travel in well lit areas at night. 🙏
@@mikeandashley thank you very much
and Last question please
Exchange Euro To Dong Possible?
i can It by My Credit Card Detils Please
I’m sure there are some places where you can use a credit card to exchange EU to VND. But you can certainly bring Euros and exchange them in Vietnam or use your debit card like we did. 😊
you are vietnamese now hahaha
We feel honored! 🙏🙏
Why most of foreigners visit Ha Noi first that is the worst Vietnamese place for Traveling
The first place for us in Vietnam was actually Ho Chi Minh City. 😊
pathetic and shameful advertising. if in rome, see the colliseum. wow
I believe seeing the colosseum in Rome would be in the top 10 things to do for someone’s first trip. 🤷♂️
Thanks for your feedback. ☺️
@@mikeandashley You guys are so kind and positive even to the negative comments. Respect!!
Thanks @douglashtang. ☺️🙏
interesting and useful video 🤠
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed it.
Exploring the Old Quarter sounds like an adventure in itself. Do you have any other unique food recommendations from your travels?
It really is! Do you mean specifically in Vietnam? Or just in general? We can think of a couple of things I'm sure. Haha.