Vietnamese Stories

Born in Saigon, raised in New York, and now back in Vietnam running a business and raising a family, her journey is one of resilience, adaptation, and rediscovery.

Six years later, many things have changed, so we had a lot to say. We talked about everything from the early days of podcasting to law school, adoption, cultural differences, and why Vietnam still has such a pull on both of us.

We explored different perspectives, from the nuances of regional differences within Vietnam to the complexities of expat life and Vietnamese perceptions of foreigners.

When I started this podcast, one of the things I wanted to do was have honest, funny, and real conversations with people who’ve had interesting journeys — especially those who, like me, somehow ended up in Vietnam and never left. My name is Naill Mackay, founder of Seven Million Bikes Podcasts and the host of … Read more

This year, Vietnam proudly marks the 50th anniversary Reunification Day — a milestone that reminds us of the incredible journey toward peace, unity, and national pride. To honor this special occasion, I recorded a video capturing some unforgettable moments.

The day was truly an adventure as we stopped at random sites and tried random food, but they were all amazing. Let’s follow Adrie and me to find out. 

One of the things I love most about hosting A Vietnam Podcast is getting to meet people with unexpected, inspiring stories — and my guest for this episode, Alenka Može, definitely delivered. Let’s explore her journey from a very far away country- Slovenia to Vietnam. We talked about her first impressions of Vietnam, her love … Read more

This episode will be about 10 things not to do in Vietnam. It will be full of real-life tips from long-term expats, locals, and travelers who’ve been here for years – including plenty of mistakes we’ve made ourselves. 

Our conversation went from how Adele learned English, and the social media landscape in Vietnam to the changes in Saigon in the past few years.

What is it like to add seafood and ketchup to pizza? Is Pizza in Vietnam underrated, properly rated, or underrated? Let Krista, Adrie, and me, Niall answer these questions in this episode.