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Hello, I'm Kerry Newsome, and welcome to my podcast, "What About Vietnam." In this episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a mini-series "Out & About in Vietnam" that will take you along on my holiday adventures in Vietnam. Over the next 60 days, I'll be sharing my experiences, destinations, and the fascinating people I meet along the way.

Today, we're starting with "Out & About in Saigon", my first stop on this journey. Vietnam is a country that benefits from research and preparation, and through this podcast and series, I aim to help you navigate the overwhelming amount of information out there. I also wrote an Ebook and self published it on Amazon to help guide your plans. Cheap as chips, you can buy HERE, and read it in a day.

As a precursor, as you will hear in the show, please double-check your visa details meticulously. See my Link HERE  which explains the process for E-Visa to ensure you get it right FIRST GO!

In Ho Chi Minh City, I recommend taking the first day to orient yourself. Use Apps  ( See You Tube I did talking about Apps here ) like Grab for transportation, Exe for currency conversion, and Google Maps for navigation. Decide whether you want to hit the top attractions, explore the outskirts for a taste of history and nature, or simply wander the streets and get lost in the local scene. 

Stay tuned for more episodes in the "Out and About" series, where I'll take you to my next destination, Hoi An. You can find all episodes on your usual podcast channels and on whataboutvietnam.com.

Thank you for joining me on this adventure, and I look forward to sharing more of Vietnam with you.

00:01:02 - Purpose of the Mini-Series
00:01:44 - "Out and About" Series Context
00:02:06 - Starting with Ho Chi Minh City
00:03:19 - Importance of Research for Vietnam Travel
00:11:10 - First Day Orientation Advice
00:15:28 - Approaches to Exploring Ho Chi Minh City
00:18:39 - Exploring Ho Chi Minh City's Attractions
00:21:12 - Day Trips Outside Ho Chi Minh City
00:23:37 - Personal Approach to Experiencing the City
00:27:26 - Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City

I hope you find this series interesting and helpful.
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Looking for a podcast that addresses the questions and concerns of your community? Look no further than "Ask the Mayor" from myBurbank Talks. In the April 2023 edition, Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony tackles a range of topics, including the state of outdoor dining in Burbank as summer approaches and updates on the development plans for the old Ikea site.

But the conversation doesn't stop there. Mayor Anthony also addresses concerns about providing indoor walking areas for older residents during hot summer months and the reasoning behind the new no-left turn sign at the Target in Magnolia Park. And if you're curious about what's on the mayor's mind, the podcast has a segment for that too!

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from your city's leader on the issues that matter most to you. Tune in to "Ask the Mayor" from myBurbank Talks.

In this month's Convo Around the Cove Planning and Zoning Director Mike Daniels discusses the City's $700,000  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), what projects this grant will fund, and the application process. Keep an eye out for these projects to being construction in Fall 2021. 

Intro and Outro Music: On the Verge by Joseph McDade 

In this episode Eric interviews Sara Joy about Jane Jacobs’ pioneering book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Written in 1961 this book represented a scathing critique of orthodox city planning from an unexpected source. Jane Jacobs was neither an architect nor a trained planner, but she was a keen observer of how cities and neighborhoods actually worked. She had the patience and instinct to look for the complex order at work within what appeared to be chaotic urban environments. And, she had the gumption not only to engage the ‘experts’ in a male dominated field, but to challenge some of their most sacred principles. 

She writes in an engaging, disarming style and invites the reader to meet the people she knows and to love the places she loves as she describes the fundamental principles behind cities that are alive. As an added bonus, this episode includes a friendly battle between Eric and Sara Joy as they try to establish which one of them is truly the bigger fan of Jane Jacobs.

Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode.

More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.

Related Resources

The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs

Wrestling with Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took On New York's Master Builder and Transformed the American City by Anthony Flynn

The Good City and the Good Life: Renewing the American Community by Daniel Kemmis

The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community by Ray Oldenburg

Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith

The City as Liturgy: An Orthodox Theologian Corresponds with Jane Jacobs About a Gentle Reconciliation of Science and Religion by Dr. Timothy Patitsas

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City - Documentary

Picture of Eric's Jane Jacobs Linocut Print by @PeterJacobsenArt

Find these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:

- Ballet of Street Life

- Density

- Eyes on the Street

- Third Place

Show Credits

Hosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy Proppe

Edited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice Productions

Theme Music by Jacob Shaffer

Artwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative