Vietnamese Roots, German Beginnings - Embraces Your Identity | Trang Nguyen S11 E6
"In the past I compared myself a lot with the people around me. And I felt, with all my German friends, like less German, but also having low values." I sat down with Trang Nguyen, a food scientist ...
26 Marras 202436min
The Quiet Transformation of Saigon's Riverfront | Saigon Sunday Sessions #6
One of the things I've loved documenting through our Saigon Sunday Sessions is watching this city embrace its river. When we first arrived, so much of the waterfront was just walled off or wasted spac...
24 Marras 202419min
How Jason Pham Became Vietnam’s Top Bartender | Crafting Cocktails, Culture & Community in Saigon | Jason Pham S11 E5
"In the West, we say hospitality; in Vietnam, it’s still just F&B. Bridging that gap is everything to me." – Jason Pham This episode with Jason was truly inspiring. Jason’s journey from Australia to S...
20 Marras 202452min
Riding a Grab bike through Saigon traffic | Saigon Sunday Sessions #5
"There is this special energy about Saigon that you gotta love. I'm risking my life on the back of a stranger's bike, but somehow, it just works." Riding through Saigon on the back of a Grab bike I fe...
17 Marras 202416min
Breaking Stereotypes & Empowering Gen Z in Vietnam | Jessie Nguyen S11 E4
“Vietnamese culture values relationships deeply; we believe in kindness as a way of life, not a strategy.” - Jessie Nguyen Join Niall Mackay as he interviews Jessie Nguyen, a marketing manager at NFQ,...
13 Marras 20241h 2min
Are Americans REALLY Proud of Their Country? | Saigon Sunday Sessions #4
"We’re taught in the U.S. that we are the pillars of the world. But living abroad, you realize how untrue that is." – James Niall Mackay, Adrie, Mischa, James, Will and Shelly gather at East West Brew...
9 Marras 202446min
Hidden Wildlife to Conservation Wins | James Hunt S11 E3
"All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises—just like not all who wander are lost." Niall Mackay sits down with James Hunt, an American expat in Vietnam known for his restaurant vent...
5 Marras 202443min
The Unexpected Welcome of An American in Vietnam! | Saigon Sunday Sessions #3
In Vietnam, they love Americans—even with all the history. Niall Mackay sits down with Tyler, an American expat and bar owner in Saigon, who shares his colorful experiences adjusting to life in Vietna...
2 Marras 202424min
