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Coffee is everywhere in Vietnam—from a tiny coffee stall on a boat in the Mekong Delta to bustling cafés in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history of Vietnamese coffee and learn how the country went from French-introduced coffee plants to becoming the world’s second-largest coffee producer with its own style and a rich coffee culture.

We’ll make and taste some of Vietnam’s most iconic coffees, including strong black coffee, creamy white coffee, famous Hanoi egg coffee, salty coffee from Hue, and sweet coconut coffee. We’ll visit Giang Cafe in Hanoi, the birthplace of egg coffee, and along the way discover why civet coffee has a fascinating history but is definitely one coffee you should think twice about trying.

By the end, we had tasted our way through Vietnam—and probably consumed enough caffeine to keep us awake for the rest of our trip.

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Hoi An is undeniably touristy. But after a few days wandering its lantern-lit streets, eating our way through some of the most unique food we found in Vietnam, and soaking up its beautiful old-world charm, I came away thinking: this place is touristy for a reason. In this episode, we explore Hoi An’s incredible food scene, from bánh bèo and white rose dumplings to cao lầu and endless cups of MOT herbal tea, while also navigating crowded markets, aggressive haggling, a somewhat questionable beach adventure, and some delightfully awkward interviews with local students. Come along to one of Vietnam’s most popular destinations—and find out why, despite the crowds, I absolutely think Hoi An is worth the hype.

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Samarai Acoustic by Ebunny, Dream by Atlas Audio and Sea and Beach by Upbeat provided by Pixabay.

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Laura and Carrie arrive on Phu Quoc expecting paradise but quickly discover an island full of contradictions. Between sunrise swims, snorkeling adventures with "Jack Sparrow," fish sauce factories, pepper farms, incredible local food, and a few tourist traps, they experience both the best and the most frustrating sides of Vietnam's fastest-changing island. As first impressions evolve into a deeper appreciation, join Laura and Carrie on a journey through the highs, lows, and unexpected moments that made Phu Quoc truly unforgettable.

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Velvet Keys #17 by Velvet Keys, Christmas Still Remembers You by FreeFlow Music Italo Disco, We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Viacheslav Starostin, and Soft Background by The Mountain all from Pixabay

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