Whale Festival Day and the Working Sea

On day four in Vũng Tàu, Linh joins the Nghinh Ông whale festival procession, watches the fishing community honor their guardian deity, and reflects on the town's oil-and-gas rhythm, the cost of living, and the quiet faith that anchors this working coast. ☕ 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 11 of Vietnam Travel Podcast with Linh Nguyen. Linh Nguyen is in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. Places in this episode: Bãi Trước, Lăng Ông Nam Hải, Chợ Vũng Tàu, Núi Nhỏ, Jesus Christ Statue, Vung Tau Lighthouse, Back Beach, SOHO COFFEE VUNG TAU. Covered: Whale festival and fishing community faith, Oil-and-gas industry influence, Coastal living rhythm, Cost of living comparisons, Historical layers of Vũng Tàu, Monsoon weather and afternoon siesta. Chapters:00:00 Bãi Trước01:45 Chợ Vũng Tàu02:37 Núi Nhỏ04:10 SOHO COFFEE VUNG TAU05:04 Russian Village06:00 Back Beach06:48 Beach at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VietnamTravel #VungTau #NghinhOngFestival #WhaleFestival #VungTauBeach #CoastalVietnam #MekongDelta #TravelPodcast #LiveInVietnam #BanhKhot #Seafood #MonsoonSeason #OilTown #VungTauLife #VietnamHiddenGems #BackBeach #WhaleTemple #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/vietnam/