south east asia

The most difficult man to nail down for an interview is finally on Seven Million Bikes! Chef and Restaurateur Calvin Bui of El Camino and Dos Amigos Taqueria.

A California native born of parents who escaped the fall out of the Vietnam war, Calvin has lived in Saigon for 10 years now and gone from a Wall Street Banker to owning and running successful restaurants in Saigon. Most notable for his fusion of Korean and Mexican food.

Calvin and I talk about his love of feeding people, Trip Advisor Reviews and the state of the food and beverage market in Saigon at the moment and why customers need to support local businesses if they want to see them thrive and stay in Saigon. 

• Owner and Founder at El Camino
• Owner and Founder at Easy Tiger
• Gin Bar, chef / owner at Dos Amigos Taqueria :: Tacos • Burritos • Craft Beer 
• Owner and Founder at 20twenty Kick-Ass Bia Hoi

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TRIGGER WARNING: The subject of this episode is the reporting of sexual abuse in Vietnam. While there is nothing graphic in this episode, if you feel that this would be a trigger or discomforting please feel free to skip this episode.

Sen is a journalist based in Saigon, Vietnam where she covers development, culture, and human rights. She writes for the English publication VnExpress International.

We talk about many of the articles that you can read below, and the reasons why sexual abuse of children happens in Vietnam and how it is dealt with - especially in relation to the way that older people are automatically believed and respected. We also discuss what is changing to help protect children and prevent this happening.

Despite the heavy nature of the subject, we still find some light-hearted moments and it was great to see that Sen hasn't been worn down by the nature of her reporting and stays upbeat.

This is Sen's hidden gem that she talked about
Cầu Thủ Thiêm, P. Bình An, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh

Vietnamese VN Express
English Vn Express

Below are some articles by Sen.

Tale of children who survived My Lai massacre falls on deaf ears

Don’t you mess with us any more: women, children learn self-defense

Dim light at the end of sex education tunnel

South Korean brokers advertise Vietnamese women as commodities on YouTube

LGBT rights: Vietnam recognises transgender people, b

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Episode #6 of The Bootcast is here!
Today, we hear from Tess Strömberg, who works online and lives from her van while she travels the world. From the challenges of starting to work for yourself to cutting out costs as you travel, tune in to learn from VanLifer Tess.

To follow Tess' Journey and check out her businesses, go to @vanlifertess on Insta, and go to Vanlifertess.com and homefreeacademy.com.

Are you looking for a way to travel the world long-term? Teach English! Do a TEFL Course today with my TEFL Partner northamericantefl.com and use my coupon code "irishbstefl" for a huge $100 discount!

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How can a Nobel Prize winning scientist feel like an outsider?

Episode #5 of The Bootcast brings an online business owner, Emma McClenaghan to the mic, to talk about her challenges with the digital nomad life and working for oneself. Emma runs a digital marketing agency from Northern Ireland and loves to travel, I caught up with Emma in Chiang Mai Thailand!
Follow Emma's journey on Instagram: entrepreneur_emma
Website: www.digitalrocketmarketing.co.uk/

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Incredibly happy to have Travel YouTuber; Alexander Travelbum, as my guest for Episode 12. This conversation means a whole lot to me, Alex and his Youtube channel played a huge role in motivating myself and my partner to pack up our flat in Barcelona, put everything in storage and head out to South East Asia.

Alexander Travelbum has been documenting his travels and giving excellent advice for over two years. He's travelled South East Asia extensively, lived the van life in the States, worked his way through Europe and has plenty of exciting adventures coming up!

We talk about uncomfortable travel situations, how they help us grow, about life skills we pick up whilst travelling and bring back home, about feeling safe in countries we're told are unsafe and loads more.

If you love travelling, love the idea of travelling, feel like travel is too scary for you or are just curious as to what it's like to live on the road, then this episode is for you!

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In Episode #4, we meet Niamh Breen, an Irish Girl Gone Travelling.

Unlike some of our other guests, Niamh has a fulltime job back home. So how does she do all of this travel??
Tune in to find out!

If you like listening, please Like and Share my Videos here and the Podcast versions which are available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, iHeart Radio and TuneIn. I'd really appreciate it.

You can learn more about Niamh's travels on Instagram - @niamhbreeen

Keep an eye on my blog www.irishbootstrapper.com for more interesting Travel & Adventure related content.

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Welcome to The Bootcast Video series/podcast where we bring you Travel & Adventure from around the world.

In Episode #3, we meet Irene Ciuci of DowntoEarthRetreat.com and Founder of BamStraw.co.

Irene is a full-time entrepreneur and digital nomad, running her ventures from wherever she goes.
Have a listen to her story!
You can learn more about Irene and her ventures at downtoearthretreat.com, bamstraw.co and on Instagram @nomadyogi.irene.

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Over the years, there have been many TV dramas and movies about Yakuza (organized crime syndicates originating in Japan) that often times romanticize membership in the organizations.  While Yakuza have a negative reputation in general, it is not uncommon to come to know a current or former member of one of the clans if you live in Japan, simply because Yakuza are involved in many businesses or other parts of everyday society, and for the most part, they tend to come across as good people.  A close friend of the podcasters and fellow martial artist, Damien, joins this episode to share some of the experiences he has had with Yakuza through jobs that he had during his early years in Japan, and it’s interesting to hear his take on the unique place the Yakuza hold in society.  Please check out Damien’s website that is scheduled to start reselling Japanese sweets and other merchandise from August 2019 (domodomocandy.com), and as always, thank you so much for listening to and supporting the podcast!

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Conversation highlights:

• Damien’s motivation to come to Japan to study judo and chiropractic treatment after practicing judo in his native country of France
• The history of the Yakuza going back to the feudal 1600s in Japan when Burakumin (an outcast group at the bottom of the social order) came together to form organized gangs
• The difficulties that Damien faced with finding work when he first came to Sapporo, and how that eventually led to an introduction and job interview with a former Yakuza lieutenant, Mr. “S.”
• The background of Mr. S, his position with the Inagawa-kai (one of the largest Yakuza groups in Japan based in the Kanto region), and the reason he could speak French
• The way that Mr. S came to acquire a moving company where Damien became employed during his early 20s in Sapporo
• The reason why some Yakuza choose not to get irezumi (traditional Japanese tattoos done by hand, using wooden handles and metal needles, and special “nara” ink), and the difference between irezumi and normal tattoos
• Yakuza removing a piece of their finger for dishonoring the group, failing at group objectives, or money-related issues
• Damien tells a story of a “job” he was asked to participate in, where nothing too serious occurred, but it led him to start questioning his involvement with the group of Mr. S
• The first signs that Damien started to notice that hinted at Mr. S being Yakuza
• A comparison of Yakuza with gangs in other countries, and the businesses in which they are involved, in general and in Sapporo specifically
• The ways that Yakuza have contributed to society, such as protection against petty crime and sending volunteers to areas affected by natural disasters, and the questions of their true motivation in doing such acts
• The guys talk about their regular interaction with current or former Yakuza in their everyday lives

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You may have seen Susan Li around town or posting on Fexpats. She is one of of Fexpats original founders and she's been really busy the last 6 years in Saigon!

We cover a lot in this episode from the founding of Fexpats, RAD7 and Honey Badger Events to online trolls, dating in Saigon and opening a new bar, The Wreck, with Matt Ryan.

Originally born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Susan decided to move abroad to Saigon and has tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit.

She also organises weekly wine nights and monthly Network Girl events. When you see her feel free to say hi as she loves meeting new people. 
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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay and Le Nguyen.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.

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Ian Paynton was one of the first students in our course and now has a podcast, You Don't Know Vietnam, that is in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide and already bringing him business!

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FULL EPISODE MONDAY 15th JULY 9am.

You may have seen Susan Li around town or posting on Fexpats. She is one of of Fexpats original founders and she's been really busy the last 6 years in Saigon!

We cover a lot in this episode from the founding of Fexpats, RAD7 and Honey Badger Events to online trolls, dating in Saigon and opening a new bar with Matt Ryan, The Wreck Saigon.

Originally born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Susan decided to move abroad to Saigon and has tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit.

She also organises weekly wine nights and monthly Network Girl events. When you see her feel free to say hi as she loves meeting new people. 
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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay and Le Nguyen.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.

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WARNING: If you are small minded and homophobic you can probably skip this episode.

Daniel was born and raised in Saigon by conservative Northern parents, with his dad having fought for the North before moving South. Daniel faced the familiar familial pressures that many young people in Saigon face, to study hard and get good grades.

Daniel's passions are and always have been music, food and fashion but under those family expectations went on to study Biochemistry in California. He spent six years studying in the US before being pressured to move back home to Saigon by his parents despite wanting to pursue his biggest passion, fashion.

We talk about what it was like to come out to his parents as a gay man, and how they have handled that since. And what it is like to be LGBTQ in Saigon compared to other parts of Vietnam. You'll be surprised to learn that he is now married and expecting a baby boy soon.

After moving back to Saigon Daniel was admittedly lost, qualifying to become an English Language teacher but never finding a job. He eventually made peace with his families demands on him as a gay man, and followed his other passions, American and  food. He is now a restauranteur, owning American Bistro Hungry Bunny.

If you go to Hungry Bunny and tell Daniel you've heard this episode he'll give you 30% off your bill!
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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay and Le Nguyen.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send me a message, niall@sevenmillionbikes.com!

Or book a free consultation if you want to start your own podcast or need help with an existing one.

Ian Paynton was one of the first students in our course and now has a podcast, You Don't Know Vietnam, that is in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide and already bringing him business!

Get 68% off and three months free when you join NordVPN today with Seven Million Bikes.

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Daniel was born and raised in Saigon by conservative Northern parents, with his dad having fought for the North before moving South. Daniel faced the familiar familial pressures that many young people in Saigon face, to study hard and get good grades.

Daniel's passions are and always have been music, food and fashion but under those family expectations went on to study Biochemistry in California. He spent six years studying in the US before being pressured to move back home to Saigon by his parents despite wanting to pursue his biggest passion, fashion.

We talk about what it was like to come out to his parents as a gay man, and how they have handled that since. And what it is like to be LGBTQ in Saigon compared to other parts of Vietnam. You'll be surprised to learn that he is now married and expecting a baby boy soon.

After moving back to Saigon Daniel was admittedly lost, qualifying to become an English Language teacher but never finding a job. He eventually made peace with his families demands on him as a gay man, and followed his other passions, American and  food. He is now a restauranteur, owning American Bistro Hungry Bunny.

If you go to Hungry Bunny and tell Daniel you've heard this episode he'll give you 30% off your bill!
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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay and Le Nguyen.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.

Send me a message, niall@sevenmillionbikes.com!

Or book a free consultation if you want to start your own podcast or need help with an existing one.

Get 68% off and three months free when you join NordVPN today with Seven Million Bikes.

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So not only will you be getting a great deal through Seven Million Bikes, you get a great VPN and you'll be supporting Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. Stay safe online and enjoy the shows you love.  Any questions, just let me kSupport the show

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Japan is undoubtedly a leader when it comes to technology development, from high quality electronic devices to robots and machines that are widely used in manufacturing plants around the world.  However, in everyday life in Japan, it is not uncommon to see certain technologies that one may remember from the 1990's or early 2000's in other countries.  It can be quite confusing for a foreigner who arrives in the country after binge watching their favorite Japanese anime with a robot or futuristic theme.  Find out about some of the baffling tech devices our podcasters have encountered while living and working in Japan in this episode.

• A recent earthquake in Niigata and the huge blunder made by the nuclear power plant company in the area
• The widespread use of outdated facsimile technology in schools and businesses
• The lack of personal email accounts in Japanese companies and outdated operating systems running on company computers
• Reasons for why Japan lags behind overseas economies in adopting the latest technologies
• The effect that the very high percentage of small and medium sized enterprises in Japan, and also the conservative mindset that prevails in those companies, has on technology adoption
• How old tech kills productivity at Japanese companies
• The factors that help to promote Japan’s image of being a very technologically advanced society
• The amazing invention that is the Japanese toilet and the many features that our podcasters have come to value and appreciate
• The inconvenient operating hours of bank ATM machines, which can lead late night partiers stranded with no money to pay for a taxi home
• Stamp taxes leading banks to start encouraging people to utilize online banking
• Pockets filled with cash on the everyday person walking down the street
• High fees charged by credit card companies deter many stores and businesses from implementing credit card payment devices
• Our podcasters embarrass themselves by being completely clueless about modern digital payment technologies 
• The fear of exposure to the outside world can cause certain companies in Japan to avoid cloud computing and file sharing
• Ben explains why his distrust of tech and governments has led him to stop using his personal Facebook account
• How Japan used to lead the world in advanced mobile phones
• 1800’s technology of personal stamps, or “inkan” (印鑑), that is utilized almost everywhere in Japan instead of signatures

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