What About Vietnam - S2-19 - Discover the culture and history of Vietnam through its food

When some people talk about Vietnam they say “It's all about the food”,  and while that is partially true because it’s so fantastic. Wouldn't you like to know about the different flavours and influences between the North and the South, and some of the reasons why it tastes so good?My guest Monika Czerveniak has this knowledge and love of Vietnamese food,  its people and culture in "spades".  If it’s possible to hear "passion" in a voice, and I believe it is, then Monika's tell-all tales about Vietnamese cuisine will excite and delight you.As a prominent food blogger &  food presenter, she runs Chowdown Vietnam Food Tour and beyond that, in her spare time,  she is the face and creator behind Fearless Cooking Classes and Workshops in Hoi An, Vietnam, Vancouver, BC, Canada and pretty much wherever her taste buds will let her go.This episode will definitely help you further plan your trip to take in some of the great experiences of food in Vietnam. From Banh Mi to egg coffee we cover it all in this show.If you have questions like:- Is it safe to eat street food?Is Vietnamese food the same as other Asian food?What is the difference in cuisine between cities and regions? Can I get vegan food there?This is just the tip of the iceberg as we talk about Vietnamese food, as it's a subject worth talking about many times.So let's jump in and listen to what this fun-loving... “fearless” chef has to tell us about Vietnamese food and what you can expect….You can find out more about Monika in the links below:-WEBSITE: http://chowdownvietnam.com/    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3WV6ZpuPNzdPJ7CUR-VdwINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chowdownvietnam/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/chowdownvietnam/PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE ITUNES  - It would be most appreciated.Apple Link - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-about-vietnam-traveller-insights/id1513095454?uo=4Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDcyNjAwLnJzcw==Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1wbFPHHkRXnd2pVP3nnyudIf you don’t have one of the channels select other options here or listen here for free  - https://whataboutvietnamtripplanning.buzzsprout.com/Check out our website for further Traveller information, Tours, Tips, Hints and Experiences to consider. www.whataboutvietnam.com Contact me directly for more information.Follow on your favourite pod channel, email directly to [email protected] Follow us and share our social pages on FB, IG,LinkedIn and TikTok