PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Hanoi is on the cusp of being the legendary Paris of the 1930, says filmmaker Oscar Wright

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 film maker originally from El Paso, Texas, but after spending the last 22 years in Italy he is now making a film series in Hanoi where he has been since September 2022 and believes it is on the cusp of being the legendary Paris of the 1930s.

He was recently recognised as the top posted on the Vietnam Is Awesome page for sharing so many amazing insights into Hanoi.

We talk about;

• Why he is so enthusiastic about Hanoi
• Stereotypes of Vietnam and Vietnamese people and if they are true
• And what his film series is about

And like every guest, he shares;

• What is a good 24 hour itinerary in Hanoi 
• What life is like for locals?
• Is it a good place to live? And why?
• Where should travellers go next in Vietnam after Hanoi?

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Transcript

Niall Mackay: 2:13

This is a brand new show from Seven Million Bikes podcasts. The Vietnam is awesome podcast. I'll be talking to people from all over Vietnam, working in tourism, bars, results, hotels, nightlife, and more to share with you experiences the prove Vietnam is awesome. While the VNM podcast is on break right now. I'll be sharing these episodes with you so that you can discover the real Vietnam, whether you currently live here already, once they come visit or see more of this amazing country. In this episode, my guest is the editor-in-chief of Vietnam Is Awesome. He's also lived here for six years and he's traveled to many iconic and off the beaten track locations in Vietnam with some stunning photos to show for it. He's also married and lives in Da Nang with his wife Phuong and his little dog Lily. My guest today is Alan Brownbridge. Follow the Vietnam is awesome. Facebook page for curated updates from a team and travelers to Vietnam to make the most of your time here. And check out their website. Vietnam is awesome. Dot com to discover more awesome experiences. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.