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@dula7882
2 жыл бұрын
Bro, you just skipped the food capital of the north and went straight to Hanoi. Even Hanoi people travel to Haiphong for the food. Btw, Haiphong is the second largest city in the northern VN, you only scratched the surface of the city
@janvandervleuten7294
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paddy, unbelievable your footage and your experience in Cat Ba. I am a world traveler and Cat Ba has been one of my favorite places. I was planning to go next week again, but after seeing your vdo, I will make sure I am not there in the weekend. When I was there just before covid 2.5 years ago , I had a very relaxing time. I found it a very laid back town and it was 10 times cheaper and same beautiful as halong bay. I made a two night luxurious cruise in Halong bay, which was nice but expensive. In cat Ba I took two days on a row the same trip on a luxurious boat incl. biking Kayaking etc for only 25 US $( INCL LUNCH AND DRINKS). It was the best excursion deal I ever had. In the evening I had the greatest and most friendly service and good food in one of the boulevard restaurants. I was totally 100% happy in Cat Ba. Its for sure that you choose a long holiday weekend and Yes then every nice city can become a night-mare. Try a fishing village like Bangsaray/Pattaya were I live in Thailand on a holiday weekend when bangkok people escape.. Same story, a beautiful tranquil village becomes like a hell-hole. Anyway just my two cents on Cat Ba. I enjoy your travel vlogs very much and follow you. However I feel a little sorry that you did not experience Cat Ba as I did. You have to understand that if there are school holidays or long weekend people escape the city for some happy times. best rgds Hans Jungle Moon Homestay Bangsaray Thailand. I hope you stay with us one time ( complimentary) as I like to meet you, I like you and I would love to give something back because you gave me hours of pleasure with your greatest travel flog. Cheers mate ! But your last vlog on Cat Ba was not fair and especially not fair to the residents and to one of the most beautiful area's in the world. My advise go back. I see you next week in Cat Ba.hahaha, I will be there.
@BethandPaultravel
2 жыл бұрын
He paid you a compliment! “Are you from Australia?” Ha ha 😉
@darren_anscombe
2 ай бұрын
As a fellow Englishman my piss boiled at 10:26 haha. Thanks for these videos. I'm doing the south to north route over a month from October so they are coming in really handy as to where to go and what to expect.
@Crumble839
2 жыл бұрын
Really respect how honest you keep it with these videos, no fake positivity about something just giving us the true and natural response. Too often it feels like some travel vloggers just say everything is amazing. Really looking forward to the next video, that sneak peak of the food looked incredible!
@PaddyDoyle.
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I do try to keep it positive, but it's not possible (for me anyway) to cut out the times I get lonely or miserable. Even though I get negative feedback saying all I do is moan etc I still would prefer to just me, even if I am a miserable twat from time to time
@doodahgurlie
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it as well because too many vloggers come across as fake with smiley happy faces all the time. However, I do think Paddy is getting tired and needs to stop and recharge. Maybe time to just relax for up to a week then come back for the southern ride. I was deeply disappointed in the Ninh Binh episode because that's one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam with lots to do and I think Paddy kind of glossed over it (check out Alright Anton's video on Ninh Binh, he showed way more even though he missed out on a few things due to the heat). I think Paddy also did the same to Sa Pa, which I kind of agree with him about the Disneyland-ness of the city, but I think had he stayed at someplace like Topas Ecolodge vs in the city, things might have been different...or stayed with the ethnic family and trek through the mountains.
@xecoTV1023
2 жыл бұрын
Can't agree with you more! 👍
@janvandervleuten7294
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaddyDoyle. Especially not when you just came back from a 300 $ pampering cruise in Halong bay, You didn't choose for a soft landing , and you are going to experience another Vietnam as you go more south, IMO its getting worse because Danang, Hoi Ann, Dalat Ho Chi Min and the lower mehkong delta are imo not that special. and you are not a miserable Twat but a spoiled brad after your experience on the 300$ cruise...just joking.. looking frwd to see your vietnam adventures, The next travel log you should make is about Myanmar, I have been there at least ten times, its kind of open for tourist again and its a top destination. Happy to inform you about this country when we meet ( maybe) in the Jungle. Oh my Budha so many great travel destination in the world, I have seen them all and hope for you , you can do also. On your qualities as a top producer ( and even all by yourself) I am sure you could find a company who would sponsor all your trips. Good luck and thanks for your great travel vlogs. Cheers. Your videos are unbelievable PERFECT !!
@ThailandThomas
2 жыл бұрын
Cat Ba Island has it busy part Paddy, you missed the beautiful national park on the island. There’s a lot more to Catba than that busy resorts. You are so right about the vibe, just move on to greener fields! I was kinda thinking your sounded a bit tired in the last video. Break time, go see the girlfriend. Great video! Looking forward to more with you and Gary!
@PaddyDoyle.
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to sharing it with you too!
@rolm5163
2 жыл бұрын
I'm really impressed how confident you were dealing with the attacking license guy. I'm not sure if I would have done it that well...love the longer vids
@trentpatton2616
2 жыл бұрын
What a pest he was 🤣
@jomontanee
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is quite disturbing!!
@Anilove1
2 жыл бұрын
I had been looking for this comment too. That dude made angry, man! Had I been Paddy, I would’ve never given him my Instagram info nor YT channel name neither. I would’ve probably given him a knuckle sandwich instead… 🙄🙄🙄
@rolm5163
2 жыл бұрын
@@Anilove1 I think confrontation could turn out badly - you don't know what the dude is up to and maybe he's part of a larger group looking for a fight or a tourist to scam. After all, you're just a guest in a foreign country, so I think Paddy instinctively did everything right. I certainly wouldn't have given the guy my Insta or YT details either 😄😄
@RioV87
2 жыл бұрын
it's a reminder, care. It's not a search. Vietnamese people know little English, so the guy who can speak English will want to help foreigners better understand the driver's license. Sometimes the care is a bit rude but foreigners are very appreciative of the Vietnamese people
@jeff01ca
2 жыл бұрын
I think the local was trying to say that you need a motorbike license because most tourist believe a valid drivers license is accepted. You can drive a car with a regular license but you can’t ride a motorbike unless you have the proper license from your home country. You didn’t specify which one you had, but it’s a very common misconception tourist have. You also need an international drivers license stating you can drive a motorbike, it’s usually a paper.
@lb6774
Жыл бұрын
That local was just trying to show off his English lol
@Nemtrac5
2 ай бұрын
IDL or IDP is not available for USA in a form that is accepted by Vietnam
@MB-fv9jg
2 жыл бұрын
Love your authenticity and honesty… being the real deal is so refreshing than the other vloggers who make out everything is so fantastic and amazing everywhere they go! Be kind to yourself and take time out and rest when you need too! I really enjoy your videos!
@inhnguyenvan2188
2 жыл бұрын
Sau những hành trình dài mệt mỏi ở những cung đường , ha tuyến ,, bạn đã có dấu hiệu mệt mỏi , nếu bạn đừng lại nghi ngợi tôi chắc những video về sapa , ninh bình sẽ hay và nhiều cảm xúc hơn , ra cat ba vào những ngày nghỉ và lại là giữa mùa hè , sau 2 năm dich bệnh là một sai lầm của bạn , nếu bạn về lại hanoi nghi ngợi an uống vài ngày rồi tới thứ 3 hãy ra Cat Ba thì hay hơn , khi ấy cả hòn đảo sẽ là của bạn , gọi cốc cafe chỉ mất 2 phút chứ không phải là 20 phút , vvvv
@beverlyweber4122
2 жыл бұрын
Gosh, that encounter about your license. Wow. And I completely understand about needing to find a place less touristy, less crazy.
@PaddyDoyle.
2 жыл бұрын
the weekend and the bad weather didn't help, I'll be back to give it another go
@jannik51
2 жыл бұрын
@@matcsimacska if I'm not mistaken it's an ASEAN-license so it should be valid in VN? despite, even if it wasn't, who's he to try and lecture him about it?
@inhnguyenvan2188
2 жыл бұрын
@@matcsimacska giấy phép lái xe quốc tế không được công nhận ở VN vì những lí do sau , ở nhiều nước ho đi bên trái đương , đương o VN nhỏ hẹp , lưu lượng xe rất đông , nhất là ở trong nội thành , các bạn nước ngoài chưa thích nghi ngay được nên bạn phải có viza 3 tháng và đối giấy phép lái xe ,
@johnsonblyeoh5029
2 жыл бұрын
Being watching most of your KZitem from Thailand and now Vietnam...this clip you either really burn out or lost interest riding alone.... rushing back to your comfort zone Hanoi ... Maybe it's good for you to take a break from travelling for awhile .. take a break and hope to see you soon with a high spirit of riding again ..
@jomontanee
2 жыл бұрын
Paddy had this “episode” in Thailand too. Many travel youtubers do have it. The problem about youtube in the mind of youtubers is YOU CANNOT STOP VLOGGING. If you do your algorithm will drop and won’t be picked up again.
@bsmith6646
2 жыл бұрын
My Cat Ba experience was different I wasn't in the main town, I was on a hotel on a smaller island. Was amazing actually. But hey that's the beauty of travel, different sensations for different people at different parts of the year...it happens. Great vid Paddy mate 👌
@inhnguyenvan2188
2 жыл бұрын
bạn mới là người khách du lịch đúng nghĩa , thông mình !!!!
@fearfulflyer
Жыл бұрын
where did you stay?
@hungcuongnguyen293
2 жыл бұрын
I saw you have learnt something : never ever travel on week-ends or during festival holidays and school vacations . Cat Ba Island has a lot more interesting things to do and gorgeous sceneries to see ( Cat Ba national park , Viet Hai village , trekking through the jungle , Cannon Fortress , Military Hospital inside the mountain , etc...) than only that noisy Main Cat Ba city . Yes , like you guessed , Sun Group company is building a mega city on Cat Ba bay , with beautiful resorts , hotels , huge shopping malls , golf courts , waterpark , casino , night clubs and more . Always do more researches to get up-to-dated information before you head to a new place . Also don`t expect to have good Indian food on a Vietnamese island .You should order Vietnamese seafood instead . For me I would never eat Vietnamese foods ( if there are ) in Mallorca ( Spain ) or Mykonos island (Greece ) . About driving-licence , many foreign backpackers are motorbiking in Vietnam without licence , which is obviously very dangerous for the local people and for themselves as well . And they seem to be happy and very proud of themselves for that . Ya ! wait until they get involved in an accident killing or injuring people or themselves . Believe me it would be a VERY BIG issue for them . It is actually the main reason the Vietnamese police does random controls on the road to stop potential offenders in order to reduce accidents . Don`t think that the Vietnamese cops are doing that to get bribe from foreign motorbikers . The young boy you saw on the scooter was learning how to ride on a quiet ground , not on the busy street .
@ONELIFEONEKITCHEN
2 жыл бұрын
Paddy you are becoming one of my favorite KZitemr. I find myself clicking you first.very entertaining and I admire your bravery driver through Asia sights I could never see job well done 👏 I think this may be your precise in life ☆☆☆☆☆ keep it up brother 👍 nick in new york
@Vikinginthailand
2 жыл бұрын
Paddy, such a pity you missed the beautiful national park in the kids of the island. It’s great for hiking👍 you could have also visited Hospital Cave- an amazing relic from the war. There’s more to Catba than that noisy resort town
@janvandervleuten7294
2 жыл бұрын
Right this vlog was a imo not fair Cat Ba is great !
@inhnguyenvan2188
2 жыл бұрын
@@janvandervleuten7294 bạn ấy đi Cat Ba vào những ngày nghỉ cuối tuần giữa mùa hè nóng nực lại sau c2 năm dịch bệnh , nên Cat Ba những ngày này rất nhiều người đến du lịch , nên quá tải , đảo đang xây dựng thêm những công trình mới , nên hơi ổn ảo , sau một hành trinh dài mệt mỏi anh ấy đã cạn kiệt năng lực tích cực , nếu sau hành trình ở những tỉnh phía bắc anh ấy nên về lại Ha Noi ngỉ ngợi vài ngày để nạp lại năng lượng rồi hãy đi Ninh Binh và Cat Ba thì hay hơn , Cat Ba là hòn đảo nhỏ mới phát triển còn chưa hoàn thiện , giờ ở đó chưa hình thành chuỗi dịch vụ hoàn hảo như ở Ha Long , ở đó chỉ dành cho nhung người muốn sống gần với thiên nhiên , thả hồn vào non nước , mấy trời chứ không phải dành cho những Thượng Đế ! VN đang phát triển , đang hoàn thiện , còn nhiều điêu phải thay đối , du lịch của anh ấy là du lịch balo , là khám phá , trải nghiệm chứ không phải là du lịch thei tua thì gặp những chuyện ngoài ý muốn là đương nhiên , nên chấp nhận , không nên kêu ca phàn nàn , bạn tới một gia đinh nghèo lại trong lúc họ đang bận bịu nên không tiếp đon bạn được chu đáo , không có bữa tiệc hoành tráng thì hãy nên thông cảm , nếu muốn được chào đon như những ông hoàng ba chúa hãy đi du lịch theo gói dành cho những thượng khách như trên các du thuyền TiTaNich !!!!
@doodahgurlie
2 жыл бұрын
You should hit Max McFarlin up for info on food since Gary's knowledge of Vietnamese doesn't seem to be extensive. I also think you should have done a food tour with the same guide that Flora and Note used in Hanoi. When you hit Hoi An, use the guide that Steph and Pete used (the best I've seen so far).
@carloc88
2 жыл бұрын
Max McFarlin is my go to guy for food all over Vietnam!
@aaohknsn
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty convinced that the not vibing with Cat Ba had nothing to do with the island itself, but with being tired, hungry and being unfortunate having to deal with the vietnamese tourists. Cat Ba is a quiet, authentic version of Halong Bay. I hope you get back there someday. And don't focus too much on the town (like you did also in Sapa).
@doodahgurlie
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, to me Paddy seemed super tired after episode 10 and I think he needs to just take time off to recharge before he makes the southern trek. Riding on a bike for a month cannot be easy on a body or mind. And I also agree about Sa Pa, but I thought he really glossed over Ninh Binh (Alright Anton did a really good video on Ninh Binh and he missed a few things due to the heat).
@vaga.spiritus
Жыл бұрын
Yeah not even sure why he made a video that was just a bunch of whining about an amazing place.
@mrg8537
2 жыл бұрын
It is a shame you did not give Cat Ba a chance. The National park would have been worth a visit and also getting a trip on one of the Junk boats around Lan Ha and Ha long bay. The last few videos you have been quite negative and giving across a negative vibe, which is not surprising after 12+ months of travel. Maybe time for a break.
@janvandervleuten7294
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, a total wrong impression of Cat Ba, he should go back. I have been to every corner in the world and Cat Ba is on the top of my list !!
@RobRodin
2 жыл бұрын
Paddy I thought for sure the guy asking about your license was going to try and extort money from you. Love I can’t be bothered look on your face.
@PaddyDoyle.
2 жыл бұрын
haha nah he was ok
@smoothriderr
2 жыл бұрын
I go to Catba everytime I go to Hanoi and Phu quoc when I am in Hcmc. Never miss this 2 places
@bertrandjenner411
2 жыл бұрын
What the guy meant with the Driving Licence, is that you need a Vietnamese Driving licence to drive in Vietnam... International Driving Permits are not recognized and insurances don't cover anything in case you don't have a Vietnamese licence...
@timkdiamond
2 жыл бұрын
Oh mate… Sometimes it just doesn’t go your way. The licence thing and being mistaken for being Australian. Lol. 😂 How amazing is that?! Love the longer format. 👍🙏
@asab004
2 жыл бұрын
the license guy concerned about vloggers driving without licenses then we get kids driving kids, small trucks driving into the opposite side of the road..lol love it
@anhbinbaccuc8850
2 жыл бұрын
Hai Phong is not small, it's the third largest city after Saigon and Hanoi, but the city lacks the big skyscrapers that's why it feels small, perhaps Hanoi sucked out all the commercial hub being so nearby. Hai Phong has less tall buildings than Nha Trang, Danang, Bac Ninh, Ha Tinh, even Halong Bay has more tall buildings.....but Haiphong reserved the French architectures that Hanoi had in the 1990s.
@hanoireview
2 жыл бұрын
Phát triển kém thì nói luôn là phát triển kém Toàn bộ hàng hóa khu vực phía bắc đều dồn về Hải Phong Như vậy còn không phát triển được thì còn phát triển kiểu gì:))
@nirapongpansai2792
2 жыл бұрын
He traveled many countries and he saw lots of bigger city. So Hai Phong is small in his eyes when compare to other cities which he think it's bigger.
@anhbinbaccuc8850
2 жыл бұрын
@@nirapongpansai2792 How long he''s been in Hai Phong? The last time he was in the old quarters of Hanoi and he said Hanoi only had small shops and didn't have the big chain stores, shops or malls like Thailand. He rode his bike in remote mountainous areas and said Vietnam didn;t have a lot of choices for street food......Search for Nha Trang, Da Nang and see how other well travelled tourists said they thought Nha Trang and Da Nang were small, but they're wrong ........obviously the skylines gave a false impression of the size of the city .....
@nirapongpansai2792
2 жыл бұрын
@@anhbinbaccuc8850 Example the big city, Bangkok 13 million people, Tokyo 34 million people. How big is Hai phong? Big or small it depend on what city you compare with. If you travel many countries and see more big city outside Vietnam, you may think the same as others.
@anhbinbaccuc8850
2 жыл бұрын
@@nirapongpansai2792 So you picked the over populated capital cities of Thailand and Japan? Tell me what's the population of third large cities in Thailand and Japan after Bangkok and Tokyo? Haiphong population is somewhere near all the major cities in Canada, Usa, Australia and most European cities, ...Asia is just over populated
@ManiKn1
2 жыл бұрын
my experience with cat ba was also bad, the hotel we stayed at recommended us a ha long bay day trip on a boat, run by his brother. As we arrived on an island we could explore they stole our money out of our bags. When we realised it, they just threw us from the boat and the hotelowner ignored us totally.
@jomontanee
2 жыл бұрын
OMG! That could traumatize anyone!!
@huyhoangnguyen2632
2 жыл бұрын
Hai Phong is a cool place with many things to enjoy but only locals may know, not popular among foreigners. Hanoi people usually get on the train to Hai Phong and hold a food tour.
@janvandervleuten7294
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paddy, unbelievable your footage and your experience in Cat Ba. I am a world traveler and Cat Ba has been one of my favorite places. I was planning to go next week again, but after seeing your vdo, I will make sure I am not there in the weekend. When I was there just before covid 2.5 years ago , I had a very relaxing time. I found it a very laid back town and it was 10 times cheaper and same beautiful as halong bay. I made a two night luxurious cruise in Halong bay, which was nice but expensive. In cat Ba I took two days on a row the same trip on a luxurious boat incl. biking Kayaking etc for only 25 US $( INCL LUNCH AND DRINKS). It was the best excursion deal I ever had. In the evening I had the greatest and most friendly service and good food in one of the boulevard restaurants. I was totally 100% happy in Cat Ba. Its for sure that you choose a long holiday weekend and Yes then every nice city can become a night-mare. Try a fishing village like Bangsaray/Pattaya were I live in Thailand on a holiday weekend when bangkok people escape.. Same story, a beautiful tranquil village becomes like a hell-hole. Anyway just my two cents on Cat Ba. I enjoy your travel vlogs very much and follow you. However I feel a little sorry that you did not experience Cat Ba as I did. You have to understand that if there are school holidays or long weekend people escape the city for some happy times. best rgds Hans Jungle Moon Homestay Bangsaray Thailand. I hope you stay with us one time ( complimentary) as I like to meet you, I like you and I would love to give something back because you gave me hours of pleasure with your greatest travelvlog, but you were totally wrong on Cat Ba and your vlog on Cat Ba was totally wrong, people of cat Ba deserves better !! Its was of the most beautiful areas in the world its me saying that having experienced expedition cruises in Antartica, Galapagos Islands and most other corners in the world, like Bhutan, Tibet etc etc. Cat Ba is beautiful !!!!
@inhnguyenvan2188
2 жыл бұрын
bạn là một người thông thái , một người đi duu lịch theo đúng nghĩa !
@havinothavy
2 жыл бұрын
Yea I notice he tends to be difficult and judgmental sometimes. He finds problems with little simple things and judges the place and the people while obviously he's just too exhausted to enjoy anything. What also bugs me is that he tends to be unhappy with how packed the places are, call them "touristy" and make his judgments about other tourists who might have different ways of enjoying themselves than he does while most of the places he visits are actually tourist attractions. I've been binge-watching his videos but his judgements sometimes just make it less enjoyable to watch
@tommyhou8349
18 күн бұрын
I have a big accident in Cat Ba island, Vietnam/ I fell down high speed .because the front brake
@pawspaws101
2 жыл бұрын
The concerned gentleman got to show how ignorant & judgemental he was to 90,000 people! WELL DONE MATE!!!! It would have rattled me for a bit, but you handled it better!
@actionical9080
2 жыл бұрын
I liked the part where kids were playing with your camera and you were chill about it. Seems like we both carry same kind of vibe. ❤️ Sending you much love and positive energy. Sincerely, Mohammed :)
@jomontanee
2 жыл бұрын
Paddy loves kids. He was a real kindergarten teacher in Thailand before and he was voted the best teacher for many years.
@petiyakanda7393
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed my stay in Cat Ba November 2017. It was low season and I stayed in a very good hotel at a low price (200,000 dong). There were some good walks, good restaurants and a relatively inexpensive cruise in Hailong Bay.
@atticablack
2 жыл бұрын
Considering how Vietnamese police and other authorities operate, often in plain clothes, I appreciate the way you dealt with that gentleman. You did a good job to de-escalate that. You just never know.
@PaddyDoyle.
2 жыл бұрын
he was a nice guy, I think he just wanted to make his point
@atticablack
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaddyDoyle. He seemed like it, I live in a tourist town, I get it. You handled it well and maybe made a follower ;)
@tomdiesen4767
2 жыл бұрын
Hey interesting. Good to see Hanoi again. Once you head down south I think you may be surprized. Good video.
@jomontanee
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaddyDoyle. Your attitude is so cool!
@onakin9098
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaddyDoyle. that’s right. I’m Vietnamese
@locngonhu2903
2 жыл бұрын
Xin chào .bạn là dân youtub chuyên nghiệp chúc bạn có chuyến du líc h vn vui vẻ. Đất nước vn của chúng tôi rất nhiều phong cảnh đẹp trải từ bắc tới nam . Bạn nên chạy phụ đề tiếng việt cho thêm nhiều người việt theo dõi.
@vinrho123
2 жыл бұрын
I would have liked to see a little more of Cat Ba but, I also can't say I really disagree with you. Have to remember Vietnam is a developing country and construction sites and sounds are all over. License guy was a bit irritating 🙄lol. Just a tip....It's not Hai Pong hehe... "Ph" is pronounced like "F" in Vietnamese and the end sound "ng" sounds like an "m" so it's more like "Hai Fom" And Harry Maguire IS rubbish - Fully Agreed 😅
@MrSummerblade
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Paddy, again! One thing ‘Ph’ is pronounced like ‘f’ like English, not ‘p’ like in Thai. Phong sounds like ‘fom’ to us.
@darm1735
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for another excellent video Paddy, impossible to find perfect places throughout everyday, but that’s the joy of traveling, and you have made all the viewers aware of this, stay positive, rest up and see you again soon, with you all the way mate 🙏🏻🙏🏻 (ps, did you get the inquisitive wise guys, name too? )
@sjmoss1978
2 жыл бұрын
I thought you were an Aussie too Paddy ;) Cat Ba wasn't for me either. Once the weekenders hit the island it was just overwhelming, but the National Park was peaceful and beautiful. An interesting experience!
@vonlucas358
2 жыл бұрын
Well done on handling a vietnamese Karen. Love your videos!
@monketstyling
2 жыл бұрын
I think he was an expat.
@pantip57
2 жыл бұрын
I spoke to a pilot long ago that you don’t need a license to fly. That you only need one if you get caught. He got caught flying drugs into the USA.
@doodahgurlie
2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😁
@rickalvarez5465
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I was waiting for his video in Cat Ba, I think you need to give a second chance! I will go Vietnam at the end of November. Great job Nd nice videos. Cheers!
@janvandervleuten7294
2 жыл бұрын
for sure he needs to go back, because he had it wrong !! Cat Ba is( at least two years ago when I visited it) one of the best destinations I have travelled to.
@davidlist7507
2 жыл бұрын
Vietnam has very clean cities and nice people, clean unlike Laos.
@JoshKeogh
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry you didn’t enjoy Cat Ba Paddy.. i loved it there but then again I avoided the main city (just like I did in Sapa) and just stayed by the beach at Woodstock beach camp, looks like it’s even more touristy now though sadly! Hopefully you enjoy being back in Hanoi better, seems like you needed a rest tbh 😊
@maureendempsey6349
11 ай бұрын
Now I'm rethinking.. I had Cat Ba planned as an alternative to Halong Bay. But it was not what I expected from your vidio. Currently in Sapa. Friday. Rollon the weekend. Already buzzing with party 🎉🎉🎉vibes.. Got a few day hiking planned. So what to do next??? 🎉 Cat Ba was the plan.. Shall I just suck it up, get over it and follow the crowds to Halong.????
@coffeepirro
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing series 💪😍👍
@smoothriderr
2 жыл бұрын
Weekends the Vietnamese go on trips , you arrived the wrong day, if you have arrived on Sunday or Monday you would enjoy your stay and explore the island. Sad that you didn't stay and explore
@cheakytoday
2 жыл бұрын
20 years ago Cat Ba wasnt this developed. I didnt even know it was this big...
@YeboSa
2 жыл бұрын
What type (brand and friends) of rain pants do you use while riding? Thanks
@alexlee9090
2 жыл бұрын
I think there are some youtubers promoting other tourists driving without a license, to me everyone knows that foreign tourists can ride motorbikes in vietnam without a license and easier to avoid fines than Vietnamese, but that should be lowkey, that guy seems to have been triggered by those videos
@dresdenfae
2 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way about Cat Ba, we had an afternoon and evening there and left first thing the next morning. There are much better places to spend your time in.
@GLOBETROTTER8490
2 жыл бұрын
Hi paddy DOYLE, forget it happens 2 everybody katbar was so busy that's d irregularities v face while travelling, u made a good idea putting superdreamy on train instead of taking risk & u also can have some rest,d kids enjoying ur camera nice buddy not everyone can travel like u so whatever u captured was highly appreciated & entertaining good 2 know u had highregards 4 Indian food sorry 4 that restaurant food plz come 2 india in near future 2 have some mouth watering foods & 2 reach ur subscribers rate at 2.00mln b4 leaving india hahahaaa nice 1 thnx❤👍👌👏🙏🇮🇳
@hanoireview
2 жыл бұрын
I'm Vietnames, welcome to Vietnam 👍👍👍
@michi_travelss
2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting to see this episode and whether you liked Cat Ba or not. Because I also didn't like it- it was like las vegas style, not very touristy when I was there, but the vibe was so different then the rest of north Vietnam and I didn't like it. Just wanted to say that there are some beautiful quiet pleces in the island: first of all there is the nature reserve which is recommended. Quiet and beautiful. Second, if you like climbing - Cat Ba is amazing for that. I went for one day of climbing in nature and it was so beautiful. And third, there is a small remote hotel , far away from all the hussle, I have been there in my last night and regretted that I didn't stay longer. If you're interested I can look out their name. But I think that what I'm trying to say is that sometimes you need to look out for the things that suits you better, and sometimes the most common and touristic things we're doing are so wrong for us, but there are still good options that we can find :) Great episode anyway. Thanks!
@dalemawby8717
2 жыл бұрын
Really love ur honesty Paddy, not everything is perfect every day. Ur facial expressions with the licence wanker were SO funny haha, loved the kids, they seem more friendly than here (Thailand)
@Freedom-33
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe if you have time, try Cat Ba on a weekday. It looked like an interesting place
@888Peetah
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting… seen a number of “train street” vlogs but always from the ground. This is the first time looking down from the train :-)
@Like_a_flowing_wind
2 жыл бұрын
I was in Cat Ba back in 2018 and my first impressions were also not good. The city itself is dirty... But at least we stayed at a very familiar and local hostel/area where no much foreigns tourists were and people were super nice and that is what I want to cherish. Also back then there was a company that offered activities around the bay and one was climbing rocks. That was really fun, even if you are not an expert. I think that the company closed down during covid tho... My point is that I totally get you and your thoughts ^^
@ChilloutLars
2 жыл бұрын
Some of my best moments have been boring, blissfully peaceful. The rest is just a blur. Big thumb up 👍
@chautiendung
2 жыл бұрын
I’m just love the way u incorporated drone view into ur log. It’s give me an appreciation to the entire scenery. Thanks mate. 👍🤪
@highbrand
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Cat Ba certainly is built up. 20 years ago it had a row of smallish hotels on the promenade, but now it looks like a mini city!
@janvandervleuten7294
2 жыл бұрын
its still beautiful, Paddy just took a wrong timming, you cannot travel nowere during school hollidays and long weekends
@AlwaysAnAdventureWithKids
2 жыл бұрын
How close to real time do you publish your videos? We are in Cat Ba and heading south. Wondering if our paths will cross.
@vietkhoa5916
2 жыл бұрын
When you go to the south, remember to go to Mui Ne beach, try Phu Quy island in Phan Thiet, it is really cool. Con Dao too. In Kien Giang province, try Nam du, Hon Son island
@melissacaballero289
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping it real with us Paddy! Still an awesome video even though Cat Ba didn't work out, the local kids and success with the train was much better. I have read and seen other travelers say that Cat Ba is better, less commercialized that Halong Bay, but now I am wondering... even if it wasn't the weekend, it seems pretty touristy. Oh well. it's all part of the fun and you have such a good outlook on everything. Looking forward to seeing Gary in the next one!
@pabloyvieng
2 жыл бұрын
Paddy, sorry to hear about your experience at Cat Ba, hope you will re-visit during off season. What little you showed us, it looked like very nice place to visit.
@chapterlast
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You caught a Kevin on camera. 🙄What a tough stretch, mate. Having lived there for two years, I know crowds in Vietnam can be a bit much to deal with sometimes. That's why I always preferred the more remote areas. No doubt things will pick up again. Cheers!
@karlsbikestunts
2 жыл бұрын
Paddy you handled Mr Authoritarian very well mate
@AuntyJack123
2 жыл бұрын
That was a great video Paddy thank you. I really appreciate how calmly you conduct yourself when things go awry, although I think perhaps you're turbulent on the inside. Particularly you handled the motorbike license 'police' very well. Agree that not every day and every place is a winner!
@HanhTran-jw7bl
2 жыл бұрын
The Europeans would be very jealous of U watching this video because of the heat wave they are experiencing.
@gibstr
2 жыл бұрын
Your a good man Paddy Doyle. Calm and collected!(guy questioning your license). Not sure how I would have reacted :)
@richardsimpson7776
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paddy, love your channel. I suggest you checking out a recent podcast from Lloyd and Mandy. It’s about vlogger burnout called Burnout in the Philippines. Stay healthy my friend
@H8inLyfe
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Paddy, stop promoting driving with a licence & being all responsible... Shesh the nerve of you. Guess when you go back home to Australia you'll have something to think about, you nerd. 💀 🤣
@moonyshine
2 жыл бұрын
Wow you was in a proper stinky mood yet again
@jeffjones921
2 жыл бұрын
Travelling solo is NOT easy. Hang in there.
@YugantArora
10 ай бұрын
Hi Paddy, Following you now from quite a while ... If you want to try Indian food delicacies in Delhi/NCR I can recommend you the best I ever had.
@davidcolinburt
2 жыл бұрын
Episodes like this build character and integrity. Football sequence is great fun. Sad to see what was once a quaint island village giving way to construction for mass tourism and money. Like Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. "They paved paradise . . . put up a parking lot." (Joni Mitchel) And "licence man" . . . I've felt that . . . a bit of resentment harking back to harder times. It is was it is. You kept your cool wonderfully. Wisdom prevails! Rock on! dcb
@PaddyDoyle.
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! have a great week David!
@harvey1126
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paddy, I thought it important to tell you that you have no idea of what a great decision it was to take the train. We unfortunately experienced the drive, in the back of a large 4x4. An example would be getting overtaken by a 30 ton tipper whilst being undertaken by a bike/s, only for someone to pull onto the main road and stop!!! This seemed to be the norm. Our nerves were shot, I had to stop looking ahead and look at anything other than the road ahead, but of course curiosity is always present. The biggest scare we had though was when your! train overtook us with its horn blaring, for a brief moment I thought I was tripping! we were on the railway line! of course not but that was the state of the nerves. Be very happy with your decision!!!
@harrypham1693
2 жыл бұрын
'VIỆT NAM bởi MOTORBIKE' should be changed to 'Đi Việt Nam bằng MOTO'. Hai Phong should sound like 'haifong' rather than 'haipong'. Regards.
@MrArikan
6 ай бұрын
@paddydoyle get it Paddy! I love the way you handle the “licence” guy. You should’ve ask him like “do you have a license to question my license “ !? Lol I would’ve tell him call the cops lol keep up the good work! 🍀
@doodahgurlie
2 жыл бұрын
I think I would have been deeply disappointed as well if I arrived at an island and saw that and hordes of people. I'm all about preserving the natural beauty of a place of at least making things blend in with nature...that city in Cat Ba is an affront to my eyes. What an abomination and it looks like they've leveled more of the beautiful scenery to put up more ugly crap. I think Max McFarlin stayed there a couple of years back and he had THE coolest place far away from the crowd.
@McGormak
2 жыл бұрын
It´s like you say Paddy.. if you don´t get the right feeling it´s better to leave. Ive done the mistake twice to book to many days in Hua Hin. Many people are saying Hua hin i s great, but i just don´t get it, can´t get a good wibe when i´m there.
@rossb9984587
2 жыл бұрын
I honestly love travelling round countries by rail, it can be a bit limiting if you want to get to more remote places, but if it works for my trip I much prefer it.
@jomontanee
2 жыл бұрын
9:15 What da heck is this guy harassing you?? Why? I don’t get him. 14:34 Adorable kids!!! 😇😂👼🏻
@Bucketlist-Traveler
Ай бұрын
Mr Paddy, I was curious how much you paid for the scooter in Hanoi , did have any costly repairs? Do you recommend the place you purchased bike at? Best regards David
@Jacquiebakes
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paddy for keeping it real! I find a lot of travel KZitemrs always make out that a destination/place is amazing or that there are having the best time. Can’t wait for the next episode :)
@garyhenshaw9482
Жыл бұрын
SHRI NATRAJ . Indian cuisine Ho Chi Minh city for your curry paddy . Me & my wife found this little jem . Im a Indian curry connoisseur. Madras vindaloo . Around the world . BEST EVER . You done well with licence guy 👍🏻
@kjw1603
5 ай бұрын
Appreciate the honestly but you visited Cat ba during the holidays, on a weekend, and stayed in the downtown area the entire time for like 20 hrs... Safe to say, not many backpackers would enjoy that experience. And thank you for including what that guy said, when I was in Thailand there were tons of very very green motorbike tourists, and I can only imagine how annoying that is (and unsafe) for the locals...
@Wouter_asia
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like FUNINNAM..... and only there are kids bothering your recording?
@patriciaclarke7686
2 жыл бұрын
Stayed on Catba . New but terrible hotel. Awful food . Tacky town but we had a great time. Went to a kiwi bar! We are from NZ so what else could we do! Went to the caves. Cycled. Loved it! Love your channel.
@pksports6350
2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen Paddy look like he wanted to put his hands on somebody LOL Yea i got a license, Mind your business
@TyranidFerore
2 ай бұрын
I was in Cat Ba in December of the year you posted this and it was VERY quite. I actually really liked how chill and easy it felt being there. Interesting to see the contrast!
@oharefamily_23
6 күн бұрын
He just caption it but ddnt try to experience the real beauty of cat ba. Just drive and then judje lol. The people going to cat ba wants to enjoy the water.
@clutchviews7253
2 жыл бұрын
Paddy Doyle is so clutch
@vishalmbharadwaj7877
2 жыл бұрын
hiii paddy love from India love your vids
@all4fitz
6 ай бұрын
Help! I'm going to Vietnam next month for all of April and I have a motorbike reserved for the Ha Giang loop. What happened if you get caught with no international motorbike permit?
@scoutjohnson1803
8 ай бұрын
I can see what you mean about Cat Ba, SaPa, and Da Nang. It is hardly getting away from things. In Australia a lot of people go to the Gold Coast for a holiday. It’s a bit like a poor man’s Disneyland!
@waldopepper1572
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paddy did he say hanoin. Yes he was!!. Your face ,luv it. Ps. I loved Catba,it was 20 years ago.🙏.
@chikemadekwe5737
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, another good video, but I understand completely, I didn't like Hanoi, felt totally different to the south, people not as hospitable just like the licence guy.
@HandleOne
2 жыл бұрын
The English speaking Hanoi-an guy was rude and brought shame to the Vietnamese people. On behalf of all Vietnamese, I apologize for him. He had no right to accuse you of driving without a license. Even if he had seen other expats do so, imputing a group characteristic on an individual is manifestly unjust. You would have been in the right to refuse to show him your license or to engage at all.
@tomcat8978
2 жыл бұрын
Asked you about your motorcycle license and skills. 😂Vietnamese people are the worst drivers in the world. He was probably looking for somebody to snitch on to the police, either for some favors or because they are party snitches. If you notice most Vietnamese people are very careful about what they say if they don’t know who’s listening. Be careful
@travelertrome8449
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like the visit to Cat Ba was bad timing. But you made the right move. This was a case where it was beneficial to be traveling solo, as it would have been complicated if you had traveling companions that didn't want to leave. Glad you enjoyed the rest of your trip through the North!
@tensaslaut1216
2 жыл бұрын
In Indonesia there is Cristian Hansen from Denmark Traveling aroud Indonesia. Using Motor Bike too. I hope you go to Indonesia So you cant meet Christian Hansen. He is You tubers too.
@tombremer359
2 жыл бұрын
Not surprised that you were ask about driver's license. American can not get an International Diver's Permit - because USA did not sign the newest Geneva Convention.
@akrapol
2 жыл бұрын
I love your energy in this new season. It’s great when you’re just being honest when you don’t really enjoy something.
@kestrelaerialvideonorthern7706
6 ай бұрын
Im really enjoying your videos! Planning a trip to Vietnam in Feb next year and learning lots. Loved the way you were so cool in dealing with that prat and his unwarranted licence comments! Drone shots are great btw.
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