
Join us for dinner: Da Nang Vietnam
AI Summary
The speaker and Fluffy are at a bonet spot, which is described as the speaker’s second favorite, with Pallet being the first. The setup of the kitchen has changed, with the bonet chef's station now in a different area. The speaker highlights the fried rice, made on a hot wok, as their favorite in the entire place. They also show the bonet plates, which are served sizzling hot.
A new uploaded video, a visa run video, is scheduled to be released in about an hour after the live stream concludes. The speaker mentions completing the visa run on Friday. They show a chili spicy jam, which they are not a fan of, and then focus on their food. The speaker ordered beef fried rice, which they describe as excellent and extremely cheap. Fluffy ordered a soup, which costs 35,000 Vietnamese Dong. The speaker’s usual order is bonet with pate and two eggs, which now costs 45,000 Dong, up from 40,000. Fluffy’s soup contains potatoes and carrots. The speaker’s fried rice without an egg costs 35,000 Dong.
The speaker also drinks an "immune booster" concoction of orange juice and a significant amount of ginger, which they describe as very gingery. They discuss the taste of Fluffy’s beef soup, which is noted to be "kind of sweet," a point of confusion for the speaker.
The conversation shifts to travel and visa runs. July is anticipated to be the peak hotness, tourist season, crowd, and prices for landlords. The speaker clarifies that they are not at their number one bonet spot, Pallet, but at their second favorite. They observe the busy street and discuss the hot and humid weather, predicting that people who complain about the rainy season will also complain about the heat.
The speaker encourages viewers to try their favorite beef fried rice with egg or Fluffy's beef soup, noting that Fluffy substituted bread for rice today. They mention a documentary about Elvis Presley being scared of anything with two wheels. The speaker emphasizes the good value of their fried rice, which is either 35,000 or 40,000 Dong with an egg, and provides a large portion.
The speaker then discusses being "locked in" by scooters in the parking area, expressing discomfort with moving other people's property. They reiterate that the live stream will be shorter than usual because another video, the "bus visa run" video, is coming out in about 45 minutes. This new video will show a "different visa run" with "elements of controversy" or being "off the script."
They address a viewer named Danny, who they believe is not from Iran despite the chat name, and then briefly touch on gas prices. The conversation returns to visa issues, specifically regarding Thailand. The speaker notes that Thai agents can be "touchy" and may give visitors the boot after one or two entries. They mention the "onward ticket" strategy, where one books a reserved flight for $16 to show proof of exit, which gets canceled before departure.
Fluffy indicates she is full, a rare occurrence. The speaker then provides advice on visa runs to Thailand, stating that doing one or two in a 12-month span should be fine, but a third entry might cause problems. They recount an experience in Bangkok where immigration lines were long and people were being pulled aside. They recommend their current bonet spot as a rival to Pallet and encourage viewers to try it.
The speaker then attempts to chug their ginger-orange juice concoction, noting its strong ginger taste. They provide the address of the bonet spot (30 Champ) and further clarify the visa run advice for Thailand, differentiating between an initial entry from the USA and subsequent visa runs from Thailand to Da Nang. The third return to Thailand within 12 months is where they would be "sketchy."
Fluffy remarks that the ginger drink makes her feel "like I have a buzz." The speaker then describes a scene of a lady with a large feast and jokes about pairing pajamas. They discuss the cost of their dinner, estimating it to be around 75,000-80,000 Dong for two people.
The conversation briefly touches on local activities like fishing and jackfruit. They discuss visa extensions for Thailand and advise that a person who extends for 30 days and leaves to the USA, then returns for a month in July, should be fine. The speaker jokes about crying and begging if given a hard time at immigration. Fluffy has trouble pronouncing "Thai," saying "thigh" instead.
The speaker mentions an upcoming trip to Hawaii, starting Monday, and having booked train tickets and a $7-a-night hotel. They show a close-up of the bonet at their current location, noting the larger portion, more sauce, and thicker meat compared to other places. They plan another visa run in late May, June, or July, which would involve a longer trip through Southern Vietnam and potentially to Cambodia. They mention using the train, stopping in cities like Wan Yan, Tui Hua, Nha Trang, Vung Tau, and Ho Chi Minh before taking a bus to Cambodia (likely Phnom Penh).
They discuss the simplicity of obtaining a Vietnamese e-visa online for $25, or using services like Lin Visa for $35-$40. The speaker plans to go to Moon Milk to get bacon before their trip. The new visa video is scheduled for 8:15. The speaker sets up their phone to show the bonet chef, whom they praise.
The speaker confirms the bus visa run video will be published in about 20 minutes and will end the live stream shortly before that. They describe driving through a dark alley, with Fluffy being scared. They also comment on the chaotic traffic in Vietnam, especially when crossing streets, and how scooters seem to magically navigate through congestion.
They discuss parking their scooter and mention waiting for a new phone mount. The speaker expresses a desire for a Honda Vision scooter in burgundy maroon. The new visa video is confirmed to be released at 8:15. They briefly show a complaint about a realtor in Da Nang who allegedly took a deposit and sent it to the wrong person.
The visa run video, titled "My Craziest Vietnam Visa Bus Border Run," is confirmed for release in exactly 10 minutes. Fluffy's bedtime is approaching. They discuss their favorite pizza spot, American Pizza, and lament the absence of deep-dish pizza from Gildas.
The speaker confirms their visa run was completed on Friday and the video will be uploaded in about 7 minutes, promising "some different aspects" to it. Fluffy is sunburnt and peeling. They encourage viewers to hit the like button.
The speaker then discusses their next visa run, which will involve matching up with Fluffy's visa expiration, about a month before his. This means they will likely go to Cambodia, taking a train down south from Da Nang. This trip could last 3-4 weeks, with stops in various cities. They consider flight prices to Siem Reap (Cambodia), finding them expensive ($200 one-way per person with stops) and decide on the cheaper, slower overland route. The video is set to come out in 30 seconds, and the live stream concludes.