My Impression of Vietnam as a Black Girl

Added: 2026-06-10

[00:00:00]Welcome. This is about TV. This is Vietnam, the most affordable place on earth.

[00:00:11]>> Vietnam is currently one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia with booming tourism, manufacturing, and foreign investment and also becoming a favorite destination for experts and digital nomads.

[00:00:23]>> Same as Michael. How are you?

[00:00:24]>> Michael, I'm very good.

[00:00:25]>> Live in Vietnam.

[00:00:27]>> So, what made you move here in Vietnam?

[00:00:28]>> Okay. More than 20 years.

[00:00:30]>> Yeah. A long time ago.

[00:00:32]>> Oh my god. Are you serious?

[00:00:33]>> Yeah. Look, we >> You must be So all your kids are born here.

[00:00:36]>> Well, we have our kids are dogs. We have >> Oh, dogs.

[00:00:40]>> So, you live here?

[00:00:41]>> I know I'm traveling.

[00:00:44]>> Are you from here?

[00:00:44]>> Yeah, I'm from here.

[00:00:45]>> Oh my god. You look so good.

[00:00:47]>> Thank you.

[00:00:48]>> Are you from England?

[00:00:49]>> No, I'm from Germany. Germany.

[00:00:50]>> Oh, you're from Germany.

[00:00:52]>> Born in Germany.

[00:00:52]>> Oh, you're born in Germany? I'm from Kenya.

[00:00:54]>> Kenya.

[00:00:55]>> Yes. Do you know Kenya?

[00:00:56]>> Yes, I know Kenya. Shout out to Kenya.

[00:01:05]One thing that surprised me about Vietnam is how welcoming the people are.

[00:01:10]Whether you are in a busy city or a small village, locals often greet you with a smile, help you where you get lost, and even make you feel at home.

[00:01:19]That's one of the reasons why many travelers consider Vietnamese as one of the most friendliest people in Southeast Asia. And I can attest to that.

[00:01:31]>> Welcome to Vietnam.

[00:01:32]>> Oh, wow. Welcome to Vietnam.

[00:01:34]>> Oh, thank you.

[00:01:35]>> Welcome to Vietnam.

[00:01:36]>> Oh, thank you.

[00:01:47]>> Are you able to watch these flags? Yeah, these one. This shows that it is a communist country. These ones. Yeah, they're even in Laos. Actually, communism is a political and economic idea where the government owns or controls major industries, land, and resources with a goal of creating a society where wealth is shared more equally and social classes are reduced or eliminated.

[00:02:16]any time to be here.

[00:02:22]>> As a black girl from Africa, Vietnam is a destination I never imagined I'll be visiting, especially since very few Africans get the chance to explore this country. In today's video, I'll be sharing my first impressions of Ho Chi Min City, the people, the culture, the food, and what is it really like experiencing Vietnam for the very first time. Vietnam is so damn cheap. is damn good. They are food.

[00:02:49]So join me and let's experience this vibrant city called Himi where I said Singapore and Nepal were my favorite countries. Please in Asia erase that and I'll put Vietnam number one on that list.

[00:03:24]What's up good people from Vietnam? I feel so good. Hello Vietnam.

[00:03:31]>> One thing you should know about Vietnam, it is a communist country. Meaning it is under one rule, one party. Yeah, they're the ones who make decisions for themselves. That is how it's ruled. And if you want to have party life, you want it is it's huge. Currently, I'm in Ho Chi Mi, the capital city, and I'll be showing you how it looks like. As I plan to travel to Dang Man, where now things are very affordable. Now, I understand why you have so many white people here.

[00:03:58]It's because this country is very affordable. If you earn like $2,000, you become a millionaire here. And also, aside from that, a country can be cheap, but it's full of chaos. Vietnamese are not full of chaos. They are so loving and so kind, you know, very and they're so handsome. Look at their men. These ones you just get pregnant by osmosis. Just looking at them.

[00:04:28]You want to take this car and move around and see how Yeah, it is. Hello.

[00:04:32]>> I want to move around a little bit. Yes.

[00:04:35]How much?

[00:04:38]1 hour.

[00:04:39]>> 1 hour.

[00:04:39]>> 1 hour.

[00:04:40]>> Even 30 minutes.

[00:04:42]>> Huh?

[00:04:42]>> 30 minutes.

[00:04:43]>> 30 minutes.

[00:04:44]>> Yeah.

[00:04:45]>> 150.

[00:04:46]>> No. No. No.

[00:04:49]>> No. No.

[00:04:51]Okay.

[00:04:53]>> 150 is around $3. No. $5. You show me around. We go around there. You show me >> around riverho.

[00:05:04]City hall.

[00:05:05]>> Okay. So please comment down below. Let me tell you whether he has judged me good. So this is what I'll be using. I want to try their one of their famous means of transportation only found here in Vietnam. It's very unique actually.

[00:05:17]And this is what I'll be riding on.

[00:05:19]Okay. Let me get in there.

[00:05:22]>> Oh year.

[00:05:24]>> Oh >> year.

[00:05:26]>> That year.

[00:05:27]>> This one riding this one that year.

[00:05:29]>> Oh my god. He's telling me he's been riding this bicycle for that year.

[00:05:32]>> No. Why?

[00:05:33]>> No way.

[00:05:34]>> No. Your wife uh your wife uh go >> go my friend here baby your wife here >> he left you with three babies >> your wife baby have one baby you go here baby go >> got another husband >> I have a >> uh no no single >> you Vietnamese are very good people very actually very very very good you can see his experience he's been doing this for the last 30 years can you imagine I wish you could communicate with him more but at least he can understand a little bit of the whatever you are talking and okay let's do it Vietnam Hey, do you think such kind of means of transportation in Nairobi can be given to the tourists or you think Nairobi they are very tough and harsh? You know look at how women are doing businesses.

[00:06:49]Hello.

[00:06:50]>> Yeah. And every actually clothes here are very affordable. If you want to come and shop, this is the best place. Shoes here very affordable. Very, very, very I like it. Honestly speaking, you can just tell from my first impression how it looks like.

[00:07:17]Another name of hot me. It's also known as Saigon.

[00:07:38]Can you imagine this? I come to city and this is the vibe that I'm getting.

[00:07:42]>> Okay.

[00:07:44]Wa. Woo.

[00:07:49]>> You're beautiful.

[00:07:51]>> Thank you, darling. I appreciate.

[00:07:52]>> Yeah. Thank you. Thank you.

[00:07:53]>> Yeah. So, you live here?

[00:07:54]>> I live in Vietnam.

[00:08:07]>> Long time ago.

[00:08:08]>> Long time ago. It was built long time ago. Okay, I get it. This guy is really trying. Please, please comment down below. Let me know what do you think of him. He's literally trying to, you know, to give me the information.

[00:08:21]Tattoo over there.

[00:08:23]>> Oh, >> 1880.

[00:08:25]>> Oh, okay.

[00:08:26]>> 188.

[00:08:28]>> Very beautiful.

[00:08:28]>> Yeah. City center.

[00:08:30]>> City center.

[00:08:31]>> That Oh, time square.

[00:08:33]>> Square.

[00:08:34]>> Yeah. Time Square.

[00:08:36]>> Ah.

[00:08:38]>> These are police.

[00:08:47]These are mobile like mobile shops. I've noticed we have a lot of mobile shops.

[00:08:51]Even yesterday night when I was for the night life, I saw a lot of mobile shops.

[00:08:56]You know, people are moving with them.

[00:09:00]>> Oh, I've seen gown gown shops. More mom more shopping. This jewelry that is gallery shop, you know this an exchange, you know, tourists.

[00:09:12]Very safe. No one to snatch from you.

[00:09:34]This is a fivestar hotel. It's called Grand. And it's how much? 500.

[00:09:39]>> Two.

[00:09:40]>> 200.

[00:09:41]>> Five gas again.

[00:09:42]>> Okay. This one 100.

[00:09:44]>> 600.

[00:09:44]>> Six car.

[00:09:45]>> Oh, six car. 400 >> 400. Okay, I see now that is good.

[00:09:51]>> Over there.

[00:09:54]>> Okay.

[00:09:56]>> Okay.

[00:10:08]>> This guy has a lot of information. He's a very The fact that he the English is selftaught. He has really tried. I really give it. 10 >> out of 10.

[00:10:16]>> 100 years.

[00:10:20]>> Majestic >> hotel. 1925.

[00:10:24]>> 100 What year?

[00:10:25]>> Wow. Wow. Wow. Over 100 years, guys.

[00:10:39]Hey.

[00:10:40]Wow. This is the famous Meong River.

[00:10:43]Woo! Oh, we found it, guys.

[00:10:50]Look at the buses that show take people around. I prefer this one because it's slow and someone is able to explain to you, you know. So, I'll advise if you come, take this one.

[00:11:05]He's a sweeter. I feel this guy is 10 over 10. 10 over 10. Indeed, God today has ordered my steps. I got the right guy.

[00:11:16]Hello. How are you? Hello.

[00:11:19]>> Hello, darling.

[00:11:22]Street garbage collection. And it's very clean. Actually, it's not even smelling.

[00:11:27]There is. Believe me, you it's not smelling very.

[00:11:45]And now guys, we are back to our destination where our journey began. It's been one and a half. By the way, I've really enjoyed Thank you so much.

[00:12:03]>> Number one driver.

[00:12:04]>> Number one driver in Vietnam. Yes. Yes.

[00:12:07]Yes.

[00:12:08]>> Yo, very good girl.

[00:12:09]>> Yeah. Very good guy. And you very good person. I really appreciate.

[00:12:13]>> Very old.

[00:12:14]>> Oh, very old.

[00:12:15]>> Very old.

[00:12:16]>> Remember how to say thank you. So we got to pay. I have really enjoyed his services by the way.

[00:12:23]So guys, we are going to eat and look at him how he's pulling me.

[00:12:28]This is how we are crossing the road with my guy, you know.

[00:12:34]Yeah, we are going to look for something to eat.

[00:12:38]>> We on the vlog.

[00:12:39]>> Yeah. What's your name?

[00:12:40]>> Oh yeah, I'm an >> Look so good.

[00:12:41]>> Thank you. Well, people don't look good here or what?

[00:12:44]>> No, they look good too.

[00:12:46]>> Yeah. What's your name?

[00:12:47]>> Yani.

[00:12:48]>> Yani.

[00:12:49]>> Yeah.

[00:12:50]>> Okay. I'm Diana.

[00:12:51]>> Have a nice time.

[00:12:52]>> Thank you. Nice to meet you, buddy. Bye.

[00:12:54]Bye. Bye.

[00:12:54]>> Okay. Take care of yourself.

[00:12:56]>> Oh my god. People are so friendly here.

[00:13:10]>> Yeah. Chicken.

[00:13:12]Chicken and rice.

[00:13:29]So guys, you're going to try the Vietnamese meal.

[00:13:34]>> Yeah. Thank you.

[00:13:39]The guy is so cool. I like I like it.

[00:13:41]God gave me an angel. And also, you need to buy. Go order your food. We eat together.

[00:13:49]Okay.

[00:13:51]>> Where I have this one for my meals. This one goes for $40. Uh 40 Vietnamese. That is less than 10. I think that is less than $10. Oh, this guy is so helpful. Thank you, my dear. He's even opening for me.

[00:14:16]Hey, thank you. Thank you so much. Hey, I've even paid him more than enough because these kind of services. You see, these people are so kind. Hey, thank you so much, brother. For food, you eat.

[00:14:28]Why?

[00:14:32]No, you're lying. This normal with Vietnam people or it's just them. But anyway, let's eat this food. God bless this food before we take. We receive it with thanksgiving. In the might name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

[00:15:04]and they're very clean, by the way.

[00:15:07]Very, very clean. Just try their soup.

[00:15:10]The food is less than $10 a place.

[00:15:14]Meaning dinner and lunch you can have less than $10.

[00:15:18]Very beautiful.

[00:15:46]They have good food in the whole of Southeast Asia and Asia. H Vietnam. Very cheap.

[00:15:57]>> Very cheap.

[00:15:58]>> Very cheap. Very very cheap. M >> very cheap. Yeah. I like it.

[00:16:08]So guys, we are done with our meal and it's the right time to get on my car again with my guy now. Let's go to the market.

[00:16:22]Woo! Hi! So many white people. Oh my god.

[00:16:28]Great. Okay, guys. Now we officially done. Let's get to the famous market here in um you know wonder whether it's easy to ship things from here or if you're a Kenyan and you ship things from here please comment down below let me know because how can you tell me I found shoes worth $1 $1 and the freaking shoe in my until you get it to at 1,500. You Tell you one thing I've noticed with Vietnam is 10 over 10. Actually, I had given it two or three. 10 over 10. You better come here. All this place. You better come and enjoy and get the services. You know, >> okay, I'm going to find my way out. I've even not shown you this market. Well, but just know it's beautiful.

[00:18:00]Two accounts. Two accounts. Two accounts. 127 and one 2 million.

[00:18:04]>> Where? Facebook or Tik Tok? Tell people your handle.

[00:18:06]>> Tik Tok and Instagram.

[00:18:07]>> My Tik Tocker.

[00:18:09]>> Very famous in Vietnam.

[00:18:10]>> You're very famous in Vietnam. Guys, hit this guy.

[00:18:31]Guys, these people are so friendly.

[00:18:33]These people are so good. Vietnam is so damn cheap. Is damn good. Their food since I began traveling and this is not a lie. The closest food I have tasted to that is Laos food. Vietnamese food is so good. They are clean. They are good. If you want to taste, if you're an African and you're afraid of traveling because countries are very expensive, you should visit Vietnam is way affordable, cheaper than Africa. Most black Americans, they live here, you know. Yeah. So, actually when you walk on the street and you find black people, do not confuse them for Africans. These are black. Hi.

[00:19:13]Hi.

[00:19:15]Do not confuse them saying that these ones are America. These ones are black people. These are not Africans by the way. These are black Americans. You know 90% of the transportation here 80% actually are motorbikes. They are many more than the cars. Meaning it is very convenient for transportation. 30 cents dollars, 20 cents, $1. Like literally, if you have spent a lot of money in a day, if it's about eating, it's $10.

[00:19:49]That is Vietnam for you. Anyways, and it's easy to navigate. Mostly when I go to a country, I usually get lost. But I'm not afraid to get lost in Vietnam.

[00:19:59]Why? People are so good. People are so loving, you know.

[00:20:08]I'm thinking of hosting a trip in this country December and with a,00 1,700 if you're coming from Kenya that is inclusive of the transportation. Okay, inclusive of the transportation, accommodation and all those design ticket. The only thing that we need for you is dinner and lunch which you will not be spending more than $10 actually cuz whatever we ate even with this guy we spent $3. Can you imagine? If that is lunch is $3. What about dinner and lunch? That is $5 a day, you know. So I I think but for us we'll be far away.

[00:20:45]We'll go to this dangal because it has a lot of activity. So please join my trip December, the first week of December, the first seven days. I will help you.

[00:20:56]actually the most difficult place things to get here in Vietnam. It is the letter to allow you to be here to get the visa because our country is considered as one of the most dangerous country or risky country when it comes to Vietnamese government. I don't know why but also I understand you know but guys if you want to visit please let's do this together.

[00:21:20]Let's do this together. Let's do this. I urge you, leave alone Malaysia, leave alone Bali, leave alone Singapore, all these countries. Vietnam is my number one list. It has everything. If you want the white side, it's here. If you want the African side, it's here. If you want everything, it's here. So, join my trip.

[00:21:39]It goes for 1,000 between 1,600 and 1,700. That is the price. Actually, Alibat, it's 1,600. That is inclusive of the return ticket. Who can do that? Who can do that from Kenya? And if you're coming from America or any other part of the world, the charges is $1,000. And we will also fly within Vietnam, you know.

[00:21:59]Yeah, baby. We're going to do that.