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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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The Saigon River: Transformation and Unique Culture

December 7, 2024November 24, 2024 by niallmackay

As always, we were out for an evening walk with Biscuit and thought it would be the perfect time to turn on the microphones and share some casual musings.

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Jason Pham: Crafting Saigon’s Best Cocktails and Building Community

February 15, 2025November 20, 2024 by niallmackay

Jason is the co-owner of two fantastic bars, 86 Proof and Mami Cocktails. We talked about his journey from refugee to master mixologist.

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Saigon Traffic: The Unique Experience

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024 by niallmackay

If you’ve been tuning in, you’ve already known these are meant to be informal, spontaneous conversations – the type that just happens when I’m out and about with my microphone, sharing what life in Saigon is truly like.

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Breaking Stereotypes & Empowering Gen Z in Vietnam 

February 15, 2025November 13, 2024 by niallmackay

Let’s discover Jessie’s journey, her work in Vietnam’s tech scene, and her insights into the country’s incredible transformation.

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