A Vietnam Podcast

I had the chance to sit down with my good friend Paul Villanova and his partner Krista Bernard during one of our Saigon Sunday Sessions, and the conversation quickly turned to their big move from Hanoi to Saigon. Paul and Krista, recently traded life in Hanoi for Saigon, and they’re here to tell us all about the differences between these two iconic cities.

My guest today is my personal trainer, Thinh. As a member of Gen Z, Thinh brings a fresh perspective and unique stories about life in Vietnam, from growing up in the rural mountains of Dak Lak to making his way to the vibrant city of Saigon. In this episode, we talk about his journey, the challenges of breaking away from traditional career expectations, and his passion for fitness.

In our Saigon Sunday Sessions episode, I sat down with my lovely guest (and wife), Adrie Lopez Mackay, to talk about her experience as an American living in Vietnam. From her first impressions to dealing with the country’s complex history, to navigating daily life, Adrie’s journey sheds light on what it’s really like to live here as an expat.

This is another episode in which I interviewed my friend – Mischa Smith. Hey there! Welcome to a special blog post inspired by my first-ever AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode of A Vietnam Podcast. It’s a bit different this time—no guest interviews or deep dives into Vietnam. Instead, it’s just me, Niall Mackay, answering your burning … Read more

Mischa has been a key figure in Vietnam’s craft beer scene for years, and it was great to catch up with him as we discussed his journey from helping build Pasteur Street Brewing Company into Vietnam’s leading craft beer brand to his new role at East West Brewing Company.

It’s Niall again, and joining me in this episode is my wife, Adrie. We headed for brunch in Thao Dien to try the Oriental Snapper as recommended by Mischa Smith!

Here is another episode of A Vietnam Podcast, where you can find stories, experiences, and insights about Vietnam. I am Niall, The Podcast Guy and host of this show. I’m an expat living in Vietnam for 8 years now.  I visited another Bar, Yunka on a rainy day. I had a chance to talk with … Read more

After the excitement of National Day celebrations, Adrie and I decided to do something a bit different—a fun and popular activity for many foreigners and visitors in Saigon: the Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour. While we’ve been living in the city for years, this was a chance to experience Saigon from a completely new perspective.

This is another episode that Adrie, my wife joined me. Adrie and I headed down to the Saigon waterfront to celebrate Vietnamese Independence Day and take in the fireworks. It was a great experience when we had a chance to immerse ourself in the city night vibes, and recall how much this city has changed since we moved here. 

In this episode, Mischa Smith and I went on a tour of Saigon’s best spots for the classic hangover cure cocktail…. the Bloody Mary. Whether you’re in for a lazy brunch or a classic cocktail experience, these insights will guide you through the top spots offering the best Bloody Marys in Saigon.