hue Vietnam dinner: Thailand food Livestream

The video opens with a group at a Thai street food restaurant, discussing menu options and past orders. They decide on fried garlic with pork and pineapple fried rice with chicken. The conversation touches on portion sizes and the availability of white rice versus fried rice. The group places their order, specifying no spice and adding a fried egg and a peach tea. While waiting for their food, the speaker recounts a recent incident at a mall where he lost his phone. He details the process of trying to locate it using an app, returning to the mall, searching massage chairs, and eventually interacting with security guards and the information office. He successfully recovered his phone after describing it and proving ownership by entering the password and showing a picture of himself. He expresses appreciation for the honesty in Vietnam and Asia regarding lost and found items, contrasting it with potential experiences in the USA. The food arrives, including a fried egg, white rice, and pineapple fried rice. The speaker highlights his enjoyment of Thai fried eggs, noting their crispy edges and perfectly cooked yolks, which he attributes to deep frying in a large amount of oil. The group then samples the garlic pork and pineapple chicken fried rice, offering their impressions. The garlic pork is described as crispy and very good, while the pineapple fried rice is noted for its strong pineapple flavor and the unexpected inclusion of tomatoes. The accompanying sauce is found to be a bit vinegary. The discussion then shifts to the cost of the meal, estimated at around 200,000 VND, which is about $8-$9 USD for two people, or roughly $4 per person. This leads to a broader conversation about the cost of living in Vietnam, with the speaker emphasizing that it's possible to live cheaply, especially by avoiding vices like excessive drinking, massages, and frequent Western meals. He mentions the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) for US citizens living abroad, which allows individuals making under $128,000 annually to avoid US taxes if they are out of the country for 11 out of 12 months. The speaker shares his personal financial situation, having left the USA two years prior with one year's cost of living in Vietnam. His YouTube channel became monetized shortly after, allowing him to recoup about 70% of his monthly expenses. He stresses the importance of reliable income for anyone considering moving to Asia. Later, the group attempts to visit a highly-rated yogurt shop, but it is closed for the night. They then walk through a lively street area, noting the bustling atmosphere, street vendors, and traffic. They encounter two British tourists, Frankie and Tom, who are also visiting Hue. They discuss travel experiences, the differences between Hue and Da Nang (where the speaker lives), and local attractions. The British tourists mention a gay bar called "Dong Bar," which the speaker jokes about recommending to a friend named Mitzi. The speaker and Fluffy continue their walk, passing by various establishments, including a burger place they had visited the previous night. They search for drinks, eventually finding a lady selling cold beverages. They then settle down at a bar to have a drink; Fluffy orders a beer, and the speaker orders a mixed fruit shake. During their drinks, they discuss the experience of living in Vietnam, the average salary, and the importance of minimizing vices to manage living expenses. The speaker also provides advice on using ride-hailing apps in Hue, recommending Zon SM over InDrive due to reliability issues. As the night winds down, they return to their hotel, which costs $7 per night. The speaker gives a quick tour of their room, highlighting the amenities like AC, a smart TV, and a spacious bathroom. He mentions that they won peanuts and a "ring pop" at an arcade earlier in the day. The video concludes with the speaker preparing for bed and planning for go-karting the next day, which is their last full day in Hue. He reiterates the value of Hue for a short visit but prefers Da Nang for longer-term living.