Hi Steemians!

Like lots of you guys here, I love travelling and exploring new lands, meeting new people and learning their culture. So my first entry will be about one of the most exciting things that I’ve experienced when I go travel. It’s the art of crossing the street in Vietnam, a lovely country in the Southeast Asia.

It may sound normal as you guys might think it’s a piece of cake. But before I tell more about it, let’s take a look at the video below to see how the people there cross the street:

https://youtu.be/LlyOom0bwwY

Credits to Guillaume Thibault

I know, crazy as hell! That’s what I think when the first time I came there. Forget about waiting for the traffic to stop, forget about zebra crossings, and forget about traffic lights. Traffic there is a giant symphony that every driver will be the conductor and the only way you can cross the street is just going straightforward. No one will hit you, reallyyy!

https://youtu.be/7iLP6iAFfc4

Credits to John Blanky

Come on, don’t be afraid, see how the man cross the street in the clip? I’m sure he has mastered the technique.

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad168/huyentien_235/maxresdefault.jpg

Most of the vehicles on the streets are motorbikes, since it is costly to buy a car in Vietnam. People riding those motorbikes are quite careful when they drive and are cautious not to crash into pedestrians.

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad168/huyentien_235/crossing-street-in-vietnam.jpg

All you have to do is to keep moving at a slow pace and you will be likely to make it to the other side safe and sound. Let’s take a look at the video once again!

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad168/huyentien_235/crossing.jpg

Did he just get lucky? Oh no, it’s as normal as everything happens in that country day by day.

Traffic in Vietnam is truly magical, isn’t it? It’s a wonder that no one gets hurt in such a congested traffic. Crossing the street on your own hasn’t been something brag-worthy since you were a kid, but making it across in Vietnam is a victory.

Trust me, it seem you have a funny little win, it gonna be one memorable experience!