In a world of hidden commissions and “tourist traps,” I stand for a different kind of travel. Here is my promise to you:
1. The $100 Flat-Fee Guarantee
The Value: You pay a professional daily rate for a professional expert.
The Result: I am not incentivized to rush you or “sell” you anything. My only goal is your 100% satisfaction.
2. 100% Kickback-Free Zones
The Reality: Most “free” or “cheap” tours are subsidized by 20–50% commissions from shops and restaurants.
My Rule: I never accept “under-the-table” money. If I recommend a bowl of Phở, it’s because it’s the best in the city, not because the owner pays me to bring you there.
3. Radical Price Transparency
Direct Payment: You pay the vendors, boat drivers, and street stalls directly at the local rate.
No Markups: I do not add “service fees” to your meals or transport. I show you the real price, and you pay the real price.
4. Supporting the “Unseen” Locals
Ethical Sourcing: We visit the grandmothers selling crafts on the corner and the family-run stalls that the big tour buses ignore.
Impact: Your travel dollars go directly into the hands of the people who make Vietnam’s culture vibrate, not into a corporate office.
5. Intellectual Honesty
The Truth: I don’t give you a “Disney-fied” version of history.
The Depth: We talk about the real Vietnam—the struggles, the triumphs, and the nuances of our modern life.