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This is the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with AWESOME experiences. Hosted by Niall Mackay from Seven Million Bikes Podcasts, a Vietnam-based podcast production company, he is also the host of the well-known show, A Vietnam Podcast, a comedian, and brand ambassador for Vietnam Is Awesome. He'll be talking to people from all over Vietnam working in tourism, bars, resorts, nightlife and more to share with you experiences that prove Vietnam Is Awesome and ...
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"You discover everything you want by bike. It's easier." Niall Mackay sits down with Mihai Constantinescu, a long-time expat and passionate motorbike enthusiast known for his YouTube channel "The Vietnam Rider". With 16 years of experience living in Vietnam and fluency in Vietnamese, Mihai shares invaluable insights into the world of motorbiking in…
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Niall Mackay is joined by Natalya Wissink, the founder of Secret Experiences, to talk about the thriving cocktail scene and hidden gems in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). They discuss the modern side of Vietnam, the use of local ingredients in craft cocktails and beer, and Natalya's company, which offers unique experiences like the Secret Cocktail Exper…
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In this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome podcast, host Niall Mackay, an expat in Vietnam since 2016, and guest Shane Dillon, who has spent 17 years in Vietnam and founded an insurance brokerage firm, discuss the importance of insurance for tourists to Vietnam. They debunk common insurance myths, discuss the necessity of having insurance for health…
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"The authenticity and the genuineness and the cheekiness of Vietnamese people is still coming through. And I really like seeing that repeat guest coming back. It's a healthy sign for a destination." - Pieter Van Der Hoeven In this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome Podcast, host Niall Mackay is joined by Pieter Van Der Hoeven, the Managing Director …
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"It's never a dull moment in Vietnam. Things are going so fast, things are changing, and, It's really interesting to document this contrast." - Adrien on the ever-changing nature of Saigon's streets. In this episode, host Niall Mackay welcomes Adrien, a French photographer who has been living in Vietnam for nearly 10 years. Adrien shares his journe…
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Exploring the Beauty of Vietnam's Halong Bay: A Conversation with Local Guide, Quan In this episode host Niall Mackay invites special guest Quan, a local tour guide from Ha Long Bay, who shares his wealth of knowledge and experience regarding this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The conversation covers various aspects of the Halong Bay experience from …
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In the heart of Vietnam, there are hidden gems that beckon travelers seeking authentic adventures and unforgettable experiences. Join Niall Mackay, The Podcast Guy, as he uncovers the magic of these destinations in this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome podcast. Niall's guest for this episode is Ben Mitchell, the visionary behind Phong Nha Farm Sta…
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Welcome to the Vietnam is awesome podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. My guest today is Canadian Vietnamese, and also worked in the nightlife scene there for over 10 years. He moved to Vietnam in 2019 and has since then opened up three food and beverage businesses. The latest one is in Thao Dien which has cha…
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The Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast will help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. In this episode, we’ll share our recommendations for boutique hotels across Vietnam. My guest today is Lauren Pienaar. She has been in Vietnam now for 7 years, she's from South Africa originally. She's a singer-songwriter with Moon Rise City and is now …
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Uncover the Unique Aspects of Saigon's Underground Art Scene In this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome podcast, host Niall Mackay takes us on a journey into the vibrant underground art scene of Saigon. He introduces us to two extraordinary individuals who are at the forefront of this creative movement: Truong Que Phuong, the owner of Twist Cafe and…
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Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. I interviewed Mischa Smith who has lived in Vietnam for 10 years now. He's worked at Pasteur Street Brewing Company for eight and a half, most of those as the sales director spreading amazing craft beer across Vietnam. In our main interview…
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Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. In this episode my guest, Mischa Smith, has lived in Vietnam for 10 years now. He's worked at Pasteur Street Brewing Company for eight and a half, most of those as the sales director spreading amazing craft beer across Vietnam. And he's als…
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Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. In this episode my guest, Oscar Wright, has studied various religions in India and Istanbul… practices and teaches hatha yoga and meditation and tai chi... and facilitates Zen Tango workshops that turn tango dance into meditation. He is a f…
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Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. I'm Niall Mackay, your host. I've lived in Vietnam since 2016, and I'm the host of a Vietnam podcast, A comedian, and now a brand ambassador for Vietnam Is Awesome. I came to Vietnam for a two-week vacation and was immediately taken by the …
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Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. I'm Niall Mackay, your host. I've lived in Vietnam since 2016, and I'm the host of a Vietnam podcast, A comedian, and now a brand ambassador for Vietnam Is Awesome. I came to Vietnam for a two-week vacation and was immediately taken by the …
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This is the brand new Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We will help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. I'm Niall Mackay your host and I've lived in Vietnam since 2016. I'm the host of the well-known show, A Vietnam Podcast, comedian and brand ambassador for Vietnam Is Awesome. I came to Vietnam for a two week vacation in 2015 and wa…
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What’s better than having a champion on the show? How about two and they’re brothers at that. We have Cassius Chaney professional boxer and WBC-USNBC heavyweight champion kicking it with us and answering some questions about boxing and his upcoming fight on Aug 20th at Mohegan Sun. Also, we are blessed to have Allan Chaney who continues his amazing…
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Is there a better feeling in the world than when you can be authentically, and unapologetically who you are? Yes, there is and that feeling is when you can share it with others and it inspires them to be who they are. There are too many people in this world that try to be something they're not so they can "fit in". Well not here, join us as we have…
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How much you would value something that cost you nothing? How much would you value something that cost you everything? In today's "culture" there are a lot of people expecting handouts because that's what the "culture" says is the right thing to do. Listen in as business owner, NCAA D1 Athlete, and community leader Kareem Brown joins the show and b…
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What's your favorite accomplishment? The next one. We are extremely excited to announce that Infamously Speaking is now recording at Fresh Men's in Downtown New London. This partnership is going to allow us to continue to elevate the brand and produce even better content. We continue to elevate.By Matt Rosa & Quan Truong
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Trust is an essential piece of any strong relationship. Without trust, relationships can't grow; in fact they start to break down until they eventually fail. How can you build trust in every relationship? Tune in as the team give tips and share real life experiences on how to build trust in any relationship that you might find yourself in.…
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As leaders, everything that we do is to set up future leaders so they can be more successful than we are currently. We want to be stepping stone for someone else to succeed. Too many people are scared that someone is going to better than them, but that is the point of life. Set the next generation up to be the greatest one yet. Join hosts Quan, Ton…
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Everyone looks for ways on how to become better a communicator and make stronger connections with the be people around them, but what a lot of people don't realize that the the key to doing both is empathy. Join business leaders Quan & Matt as they discuss why empathy is an essential skill for any great leader, and friend to possess. Get your weekl…
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A lot of people think that they define what their personal brand is, but the truth of the matter is that they don't. Your brand is defined by others and they way they describe you. Think about your favorite brands. Of course they have a vision and a thought of who they think they are, but if the public thinks something completely different, then it…
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Do you live with regrets? Wish you could do things different? Wish you could be more comfortable in new or unknown spaces? If you answered yes to any of those questions (even if you answered no), then this episode is FOR YOU! Listen in as the crew talks about how they handle difficult situations, past failures, and lives full of change.…
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The importance of speaking up, and letting people know how you truly feel is not talked about enough. In a lot of cultures speaking about mental health is seen as weak, or insecure. We are here to tell you that it takes strength to speak up and be vulnerable. In this episode we share some of our struggles, and how we overcame. Look at us how you wa…
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Always be ready to react accordingly. That's the message The LOX sent during their Verzuz against Dipset. That's the message that crew is sending in this episode. Life is a game of chess, be a couple steps ahead and be ready to respond to the unseen, and it'll be Checkmate.By Matt Rosa & Quan Truong
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Do you every feel that things seem to happen for no reason? Everything that happens to us has a purpose. Sometimes it's to help us become more patient, or the event helps us grow. The people who can look at any situation and see the positive impact that it can have on them are those who will make the most out of every opportunity. The latest episod…
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