Vietnam Unfiltered: 3 Months in Hội An

Today I want to share my three-month stay in Hội An, Vietnam. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live there (beyond the touristy highlights), this one’s for you.

I spill my observations of everyday life: water buffalo naps, karaoke at 8am, maggots in my pho (yes, really), the strongest coffee I’ve ever had, and why Vietnam is the land of beautiful chaos. You’ll also hear about the women running the show in Hội An, my hilarious food-only conversations with a stranger, and why Anthony Bourdain loved Vietnam so much.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why Hội An is a perfect digital nomad home base
• My favorite cafes, yoga studios, and cocktail spots (Spice Root, Om Factory, and the iconic Hit Ha coworking café on the beach)
• The Vietnamese karaoke obsession and what makes it so different from Thailand’s scene
• The chaotic, unapologetic beauty of Vietnam—and why I find it so freeing
• A personal and emotional share about my partner Ollie, who was such a big part of this trip

Recommendations from this Episode:

• Stay at Mimi’s House in Hội An – A warm, family-run homestay where you’ll get homemade meals, karaoke nights, and the kind of community you can’t find in a regular Airbnb. DM me @culturecultshow if you want Mimi’s direct info and not the Airbnb markup.
• Coffee musts: Coconut coffee, salted coffee, egg coffee, avocado coffee (don’t knock it ‘til you try it).
• Spice Root – Incredible cocktails + live jazz in a lantern-lit heritage building.
• Om Factory Yoga – Overlooking rice fields with aerial yoga and the sweetest teachers.
• Hit Ha (HIT Space) – My favorite café + coworking spot in the world (dog + cat café on the beach!).

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Let’s Connect:

If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam—or you just want Mimi’s House info—DM me on Instagram @cultureshow  I’d love to help you plan or just hear your own wild Vietnam stories.