Monsoon Arrival: Settling Into Saigon

Linh lands in Ho Chi Minh City during the summer monsoon, navigating SIM cards, bank accounts, and street food. She explores District 1, Cholon, and plans a two-year journey through Vietnam, starting with the rhythm of the daily downpour. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Vietnam: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Vietnam guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Binh Thanh, Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin), Ben Thanh Market, Standard Chartered bank, Naii Specialty Coffee, War Remnants Museum, Le Duan. Covered: arrival in Saigon, monsoon daily rhythm, practical settling-in tasks, District 1 and Cholon exploration, street food and coffee, setting up a two-year project. Chapters:00:00 Binh Thanh01:14 Cafe terrace02:29 Ben Thanh Market03:51 Le Duan05:11 Subway car06:44 City night08:04 Rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HoChiMinhCity #Saigon #VietnamTravel #MovingToVietnam #MonsoonSeason #SaigonFood #BanhMi #PhoBo #CapheSuaDa #Cholon #District5 #BinhThanh #MetroLine1 #VietnameseCoffee #ExpatLife #AsiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/