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LGBT In Vietnam: Drag, Identity & LGBTQ+ Acceptance in Vietnam

April 2, 2025 by niallmackay

Gia shared his personal journey—reflecting on childhood experiences, family support, and the scene of LGBT in Vietnam From facing bullying for being flamboyant to helping shape queer nightlife, Gia’s story offers a unique insight into Vietnam’s quiet but steady shift toward acceptance.

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Saigon On LQBTQ+ Acceptance and Sex Education

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by niallmackay

We talk about her journey as a business owner, the evolving LGBTQ+ scene in Vietnam, and the challenges of sex education in the country.

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Remastered: How Did NFT Artist Ben Nguyen Get His Dogs’ 140,000 Instagram Followers?

March 18, 2025March 12, 2025 by niallmackay

We discussed Ben’s career path, his life in Japan and some cultural insights about Vietnam. Whether you’re curious about living in Vietnam, fascinated by creative careers, or just want to hear a fun and inspiring story, this episode has something for you.

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Remastered: Vietnamese American Woman On A MISSION To Transform The Coffee Industry

March 18, 2025March 7, 2025 by niallmackay

We talked the misconceptions surrounding Vietnamese coffee, the barriers it faces, and how Sarah is leading a movement to redefine its place in the global coffee industry.

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“Phở” – Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated.

February 20, 2025 by niallmackay

Phở – A dish so iconic that people outside Vietnam think it’s the Vietnamese dish. But is it actually that amazing, or is it just the default answer when people talk about Vietnamese food?

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From Vietnam to the World: Cedric’s Inspiring Journey of Culture, Business, and Identity

December 18, 2024 by niallmackay

Cedric grew up in countries across Africa, studied in Switzerland and the United States, and eventually found his way back to Vietnam in 2016. Let’s listen and explore a third-culture kid’s journey and his insight into his roots – Vietnam.

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The EXPAT SECRET Nobody Tells You About!

December 15, 2024 by Huynh Nhu

In this blog, I’ll share highlights from my conversation with Rochelle Nguyen at 86 Proof, where we explored the unwritten rules for expats in Vietnam with plenty of laughs and some eye-opening insights.

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Cocktails, Culture, and Courage — Rochelle Nguyen’s Journey from Refugee Roots to Saigon Icon

February 15, 2025December 11, 2024 by Huynh Nhu

Rochelle Nguyen shared her stories behind 2 cocktail bars and her background as a Vietnamese-Canadian. 

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Cultivating Compassion: A Journey Through Cultural Identity with Linda Beck

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 by niallmackay

Linda offers a rare perspective, navigating the world as someone perceived as Asian in the West and white in Asia. Her dual lens allows her to understand cultural viewpoints from both sides.

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Vietnamese Roots, German Beginnings – Embraces Your Identity with Trang Nguyen

November 27, 2024 by niallmackay

Trang shared about her feelings when she was a kid, as a Vietnamese in German. We also talked about food safety in Vietnam as Trang has just graduated with a Food Science Degree. 

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