Country Crush TV

- Season 1

(2016)

Interested in an insider look at countries around the world? Then, you're in the right place. Join us and we'll share our favorite tips for traveling like a local.

Welcome to 3A Station, a community art space located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. 3A Station is home to boutiques, restaurants and cafes, and is know for hosting fashion shows, fashion shoots and much more. There's always something new and interesting at 3A Station. Join me as I check out some of my favorite boutiques and interview an up-and-coming designer. Subtitles in Vietnamese.

Join Country Crush as we visit Red Door, one of Ho Chi Minh City's best restaurants, where you can taste the evolution of Vietnamese food. If you're looking for fun things to do in Ho Chi Minh City, this is a great place to visit. In addition to food, the restaurant is home to great art and hosts fantastic events. Subtitles available in Vietnamese.

Have you ever been a part of an art experiment? Well, here's your chance. Welcome to Dia Studio, a contemporary art experiment and studio space in Ho Chi Minh City, established by artist Richard Streitmatter-Tran in 2010. Join me as I check out his studio and learn about the art scene in Vietnam. Watch the full video for a funny Halloween blip (bonus clip).

How do you turn Vietnam's imperial temples into sustainably produced, socially responsible, wearable art? Join me as I visit Dia Projects HCMC and check out Fashion4Freedom's latest collection.

Everyone's into the Marvel Universe, but have you heard about the Silicon Straits tech universe? Check it out on this week's episode of Country Crush.

Are you a fan of "Downton Abbey?" Have you watched "The Crown?" Well, you will feel like a member of the British royal family and the nobility when you visit the newest location of Villa Royale Antiques and Tea Room. This amazing restaurant, which I like to call "Downtown" Abbey, is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. You can sample the perfectly curated teas, admire (and purchase) the beautiful antiques, and taste chef and owner David Campbell's gourmet cuisine. Curious? Check it out.

Join me as I eat my way through Seoul and Busan on Country Crush: The Selfie Shorts. We'll have a delicious breakfast of Sannakji and other seafood at Jalgalchi Fish Market in Busan. Then good times at the Taste Busan Food Festival, featuring traditional food and kpop bands. After returning to Seoul, and getting a bit lost, I we'll also learn how to make Korean food at the Ome Cooking Lab. I'm now an "expert" at making seafood pancakes, soybean paste stew, bulgogi and other delicious dishes.

The craft beer scene in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is on the rise, and bars around the city are serving some amazing brews. Join me as I chat with the makers of Te Te Craft Beer at Bia Craft. And if you're looking for fun things to do in Ho Chi Minh City, then be sure to subscribe for more travel guides, featuring the city's coolest underground spots.

Join me as I "walk" the red carpet at the Busan International Film Festival on Country Crush: The Selfie Shorts!. Sometimes all you need is a cell phone and a selfie stick to have a great time.

Join me as I "produce" a track with Vietnamese producer/rapper VP aka Fawng Daw at the Nissi United studio in Ho Chi Minh City. VP raps and sings in Vietnamese, German and English. You can also find him in great music videos, including one with Miu Le from "Em La Ba Noi Cua Anh!"

Meet Korean singer, Kpop songwriter and record producer Jiyeon Park, who has worked with Kpop bands like Up10tion and Boys Republic.

Ho Chi Minh City has a vibrant entertainment scene, and "dancing queen" Khanh Thi is one of the most important entertainers...in the city and in Vietnam. Join me for a dance lesson and interview with Khanh Thi, who serves as a judge on Vietnam's "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Buoc Nhay Hoan Vu" (Dancing with the Stars).

Phil Kelly, the owner and founder of Saigon's Body Expert Systems, shares his top five tips for getting healthy and fit in Ho Chi Minh City (or wherever you are in the world).

This week, join me for a fun chat in Ho Chi Minh City with Caroline Le - a Cornell University alum and the owner of the city's best kept secret.

Are you a fan of music, art, culture and food? Well, check out Mix and Paint Bar Live HCMC, a cutting edge event space and restaurant that opened in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in December 2016. Open 7 days a week, Mix and Paint features artists and musicians from around the world and is working to develop the next generation of Vietnamese artists and designers.

Join me on Country Crush as I chat with New Fame bandmates and IRL #superheroes feleciacruz and Adrienne Mack-Davis about their work in Southeast Asia, and keep watching for a special musical performance!.

I really enjoyed my visit to Hong Kong, especially because I unexpectedly had a chance to chat backstage with jazz fusion artist and composer Jonathan Scales and his fantastic band members right before their amazing performance. This interview does not do the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra justice, but I hope it will encourage you to check out this awesome trio on Youtube.

There are so many great luxury malls in Ho Chi Minh City. But if you're looking for a beautiful boutique in a great neighborhood, check out D.U.Y Boutique. Join me as I chat with Nguyen Truong Duy, one of Vietnam's up-and-coming designers about fashion in Vietnam.

Many people have asked me why I launched Country Crush, and the answer is simple. Hosting a travel show has been a lifelong dream. However, it's not just about hosting a show or being on camera. Country Crush allows me to seek out people who can help me to understand more about different cultures, cultural products and cultural practices, which makes my travels so much more meaningful. Country Crush also gives me an opportunity to introduce different countries, cultures, communities and perspectives. Through the show, I am able learn, while also highlighting efforts ...

Join me as I discover Gwangju, South Korea's hidden treasures, including Penguin Village, the Asia Culture Center, the Shinsiwa Guesthouse and Daein Market. Then keep watching to check out my humble hanok!. What's a hanok? I'll tell show you.

"Anything can be art, and anyone can be an artist." Wise words from Loren Hutchins, one of the founders of the MART project, an artist collective based in Seoul, South Korea. These awesome creators believe that living in art means doing what they love. Join me as I learn more about art in South Korea.

Join me as I meet Dabin and Hona, members of the mART Project artist collective. These two up-and-coming artists are expressing their identities through art in interesting, sometimes counter-cultural ways. Check them out.