Ever wondered what it’s like to set foot in Vietnam for the first time?
In this episode of What About Vietnam, I’m joined by Meghann – one half of the travel blogging duo behind The Grahlife – as she shares her and her husband Zach’s first impressions of Vietnam during their adventure in March 2025.

From landing in Hanoi to trekking the famous Son Doong Cave, Meghann walks us through the culture shock, the sensory overload, and the unexpected joys that came with their first few days in the country.

We don’t just cover the obvious stuff, we talk about:
• Navigating the infamous traffic (Zach famously declared: "I was made for this!" after only his second street-crossing),
• Ordering local dishes with curiosity and courage as Meghann is a Celiac.
• Experiencing the kindness and compassion of the Vietnamese people, unexpected!
• And reflecting on the powerful legacy of Vietnam’s war history and its place in the modern-day cultural landscape.
• Plus best take away souvenirs you’d never think of

This is a candid, light hearted, and insightful conversation about the magic of those first encounters – the sights, the flavours, the energy – that make Vietnam such an unforgettable destination.
Tune in and see Vietnam through the eyes of a first-timer. It might just inspire your next big adventure.

🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform and don’t forget to check out the The Grah Life to follow Meghan and Zach’s journey’s and their adventure discovering Son Doong -

https://www.thegrahlife.com/vietnam