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Real Cost in Vietnam 2025: Living in Ho Chi Minh City as an Expat

Over the years, I learned that cheap living is possible, but long-term comfort and security require more planning. Let’s discover the real cost in Vietnam.

Discover The Expat Money Mistakes That Cost Me $20,000, with Robin Copely

That moment set me off on a financial journey that led to some of the worst mistakes of my life. I lost tens of thousands of dollars because I trusted the wrong person.

Discover The Setbacks I Overcame to Create Seven Million Bikes Podcasts

This blog isn’t just a retelling of what happened. It’s about the lessons I took from those setbacks: the power of focus, the importance of saying no, and why resilience matters more than talent.

Discover How Devin Hong Found Identity, Acting, and Belonging in Vietnam

This episode wasn’t just about acting or moving countries. It was about the deeper question: where do we belong?

Why This Family Quit Their Jobs to Travel the World with Their Kids

As we talked, I kept thinking about how their story wasn’t just about travel. It was about timing, family, and the courage to step away from what’s “normal.” Their journey showed me that big changes don’t always start big. Sometimes they start with a small idea: “What if we tried this?”

Discover Vietnam’s Changing Consumption Patterns and Health Trends

Jane Ha lives with diabetes, which made me think about Vietnam’s food culture in a completely new way. It also opened a wider conversation about health, consumer behavior, and culture in Vietnam today.

Studying Abroad, Coming Home, and Protecting Vietnam’s Future

Mai shared the challenges of adapting to life abroad, the stereotypes she had to fight against, and the shock of returning home to a culture that had changed while she was away.

What Makes People Stay in Saigon?

The guest today is Krista Bernard, a Canadian who swapped a rural farming village of about 500 people—“including cows,” she jokes—for the fast-paced, ever-changing streets of Saigon. Let’s figure out her decision to stay in Saigon

From Dad’s Clinic to Vietnam’s Most Trusted Dentist with Annie Vo

This time, we shift focus to her life today: running a modern dental clinic in Saigon, building trust with patients, and why Vietnam has untapped potential as a hub for dental tourism.

Discovering Vietnam For The First Time Through My Uncle’s Eyes

Seeing Vietnam through George’s eyes reminded me of everything I fell in love with when I first arrived. 
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Discover Vietnam: Stories Behind Pictures

I’m your host, Niall Mackay. Each week I share my personal stories, my wife and I’s and with guests connected to Vietnam — entrepreneurs, artists, locals, Viet Kieu, expats, and voices from across the community, including the LGBTQ+ world.

Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast takes you inside the stories shaping life in one of the world’s most dynamic countries.

The conversations are honest and unscripted. Sometimes funny, sometimes challenging — always real. Together, we discover what it means to live, work, and thrive in modern Vietnam.

If you’re curious about Vietnam beyond the headlines and guidebooks, this podcast offers the insights and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.

Discover Vietnam: Stories Behind Pictures

Discover Vietnam

A Vietnam Podcast

Latest Blogs

real cost in Vietnam

Real Cost in Vietnam 2025: Living in Ho Chi Minh City as an Expat

Discover The Expat Money Mistakes That Cost Me $20,000, with Robin Copely

Discover The Setbacks I Overcame to Create Seven Million Bikes Podcasts

Discover How Devin Hong Found Identity, Acting, and Belonging in Vietnam

Why This Family Quit Their Jobs to Travel the World with Their Kids

I’m Niall Mackay – The Podcast Guy. What began as a personal passion project, A Vietnam Podcast, quickly evolved into a full-time mission to help others share their voice through the power of podcasting. After winning the Asia Podcast Award for Best Interview Podcast and Best Audio Producer, I founded Seven Million Bikes Podcasts, turning my solo effort into a growing team of talented editors, creators, and web developers.

Today, we support clients around the world with a full-service podcasting package – from editing and production to branding, launch, and growth strategies. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your podcast to the next level, we’re here to make your vision a reality.

Let’s tell your story, your way – and sound amazing doing it.