The Vietnam Notebook 

People seriously need to chill out about casey... before he made vlogs he made movies, and he's going back to his roots. If you are an OG casey fan you remember the movies... also why the fuck would anyone not take 25 mil from CNN for a failed app? sounds like a smart business decision to me.

I miss these adventure movies

Anybody watching on 2024? :)

Anyone in 2019 looking at this video and still thinking its filming masterpiece!

HI EVERYONE! good to hit that upload button again. just your daily reminder that I AM NOT GIVING AWAY 1000 FREE IPHONES. THAT IS A SCAM DO NOT CLICK. sorry as always. thank you as always. also i've missed you ; )

Screw the vlogs man I'd be fine with these once a month

Hi casey.... i pray that you live a longer life... because you love your son ao much... we have same feeling.... i m joey from philippines.... 51 yrs old.. my wife is 10 years younger than me... we have only 1 child hes name is von matthew he will bec14 this november... i love him so much... i have no job my wife only... so im the 1 looking for my son... attending meetings in school....going to church... the different of me to you is we cannot tour anywhere... just here in our town... we live here in province... the heritage town in the philippines... god bless you casey.. god bless your son and family... sorry my english is not so good... Your one of the greatest father that i know... thank you hope you read this...

Casey has such a great sense of nostalgia, when he speaks about the past, when he shows his diary entries, when he reflects on his relationship with his son. It has elements of introspectiveness and also it has a sense of wanting to be shared with others at the same time.

To the extreme Casey fans, Casey uploading a video is probably almost as good as sex.

it's good to see a video being uploaded by Casey :) always gives me motivation

It's crazy to find this vlog 6 years later, knowing that this is what my own country looked like in 2012. There's a big highway connecting Hanoi with Hoa Binh now, I swear to god Hanoi looked so different, and the hotel that you stayed in closed its doors after 20 years of operating. This video brings back such a great sense of nostalgia; your storytelling skills are pure perfection, and this video brought up so many emotions.

It would be great to see a 2018 father & son adventure

Damn! I was so right when I said that his first upload after the "ending of daily vlogs" is the Vietnam movie! Good job on this one Casey! You're so right in deciding to create more quality videos that takes not just a day to edit!

Congrats on the CNN Deal. Best of luck buddy

Amazing the quality of this video/story given it was shot half the time on a point and shoot!

Father and son, Vietnam, biking, experience, people, culture...I dream about a fantastic trip like this with my kid. Thank you, Casey. I like your quotes "Experience does for the soul what education for the mind"

I haven't watched it yet, but already know it is going to be lit

For everybody commenting about the "knife" on the plane: you are *allowed* to cary a knife on a plane if the blade is not longer than 6 cm (or 2.36 inches)

Who's here on 2020 searching for some straight forward down to earthness thus enjoying a marathon flow of Caseys vids while trying to make some sense of this corona mess

are we gonna ignore the fact that casey was able to carry a blade inside the plane 2:04

I subscribed to Casey's channel when he had around 200,000 subs. I would wait every fortnight for a new video. Then the daily vlog started, i got bored of it. Happy that he's posting these types of video again :)

wow that guy is a great film maker! imagine if he would start a daily vlog.

Crazy how watching this video makes me miss my kids already and they are only 11, 14, and 15. Thanks for the perspective of not regretting what you can not change in the past, and the focus on what to do in the future. Cheers!

Can’t wait to visit Vietnam this summer. ❤️

Been missing his filming style for the past week.

This will be number 1 on trending. you heard it here first!

Casey has a perspective that is somehow older than his age and yet so fresh and in touch with his own childhood. My son and his son are probably a few months apart in age and even though I am significantly older, I am feeling everything Casey feels in this -- where did the time go -- I wish we took more trips -- you can't change the past -- NOSTALGIA and MELANCHOLY with JOY and deep LOVE and APPRECIATION all mixed up into one swirl of emotion. When my son bought a boat last year--because he misses racing together (where does the time go?) did I discourage his new adventure? Heck no--here's to a kid who still wants to go play with his father.

I've always known that storytelling is at the root of engaging an audience. Though, I've never known anyone that espouses it like Casey Neistat. I love your films, Casey Neistat.

No daily vlogs = more high quality semi-weekly vlogs. I'm all for it!

Watch how everyone will be copying this style of videos now.

this is without doubt the best video you have ever posted, its rare to see such a unadulterated connection and sheer love between a dad and his son, you articulated yourself perfectly and spoke for many of us dads who cannot find the right words to express ourselves to our kids, watching this made me take 3 days of work and go on an impromptu road trip with my son, thank you for the inspiration

The amount of foresight that went into this is just astounding.

As I commented several times, it must have been a finalized major new project that was the reason Casey stopped with his vlogs (the thing he was "holding back"). Now we know, it was a deal with CNN where Beme is sold for a lot of money, and a new affiliate to CNN for digital content is created where Casey and his Beme partner will be the directors. Well done. Casey is rich now. And future content will probably be even more ambitious. He will probably look for talent for the new company. My guess is that PPPeter ("the impossibe day of Casey Neistat") will be one of them.

Boy you didn't tell us you SOLD BEME TO CNN FOR 25 MILLION. However, that's none of my business.

It's 2020 and I still look back at this masterpiece of a film

I’m glad that such a big youtuber travelled to Vietnam and shared his thoughts and important stuffs on a notebook. That’s very neat. And I also miss Vietnam!! 💗 the father-and-son trip reminds me of my vacation 4 years ago when I visited without my dad, only my mom and my sis

So many salty 12 year olds still butthurt about the vlog ending are acting entitled THROUGH THE ROOF right now. Guys this is the type of content that Casey made for YEARS before he started vlogging lol

This is what I wanted thank you!

everyone that makes travel vlogs should take inspiration from this exact video, it keeps the viewers hooked and also showcases their experience perfectly

This is one of the best videos on your RU-vid channel. briefly about the main thing. briefly about important. impressed. inspired. Thank you from Russia.

I prefer these storytelling videos compared to the vlogs

Who here from VIETNAM!!! #vietnamsquad

What a wonderful vlog especially with your son along...thanks for sharing!

seriously I don't have words to describe how much I have enjoyed watching this video. you're not more than any Hollywood film director. The way think or see things is completely different. You're truly the GODFATHER of RU-vid. God Bless You and your family. :)

When I saw my notification box, I instantly jizzed.

So we're all just going to ignore the fact that Casey snuck a razor blade on the plane?!

Of all of the Vlogs … this was always my favorite . Years later I come back and watch .So beautiful and personal .

After just learning about Casey this year, it is amazing that he has just always been doing this. So himself always. Makes me want to travel more with my kids. Cheers to travel and family for all who read this.

WAIT 2:05 How the fuck did he get a razor blade on the plane?!?!?!

You're never to young to have Vietnam flash backs.

Genuinely think this is the best video I've watched on youtube. Incredible.

Those moments are so precious and fly by so quickly, I think this is the best way to connect with one of your children. I have just done a father and daughter trip to Oslo and I also wanted to capture those precious moments so I can definitely relate! Well done

I love the quote "experience does for the soul, what education does for the mind." Thanks Casey.

That was a very pleasant way to spend 15mins and 27 seconds.

*I’ve never expect that you come to Vietnam, but thank you for coming, I’ll always love your vlogs*

Casey, this by far one of the best clips you have done.

I miss the daily uploads!! Anyone else?

All of this was filmed 4 years ago?

I come back and watch this video from time to time. This is a story telling masterpiece and one of the most amazing vlog/travel videos ever.

16 November 2021 Still watching Casey's old vlogs and still enjoying them.

It feels weird not waking up to another vlog, but I really enjoyed this.

Guess who's back? Back again... Casey's back!

Thanks Casey, you've motivated me to take more memorable trips with my son. I go to Saigon almost yearly (parents live there now), but when my son gets a bit older im going to travel to various places with him. As a dad in my mid thirties, its hard to remember experiences with my son, but I always remember international trips. They trigger memories because they arent the same mundane routine that I do everyday.

is anyone else curious and a bit frightened as to how he got that exacto knife top thing through airport security???

Does this mean Casey had a kid at 17?

People need to stop acting as if Casey is the one that individually sold Beme. First of all, he doesn't own Beme, second he doesn't have all the rights to it and third it's a smart business decision

Casey, I enjoy all of your videos. This one's, by far, is one of my favorites. As a father myself, I really connected to this. Thank you!

this video is what I always tell myself. save all your digital videos and photos its the one thing that we can always look back on and relive it. great video Casey!!

*A knife on a plane?* 2:08

Wow. Was anyone else SO happy to just see SOMETHING posted by Casey lol??

So awesome. I had to pause and try to read some of his journal entries. Casey is one of a kind for sure. The world needs more human beings like him. Thanks for sharing bro!

going back to these amazing videos while on lockdown

This video earned my subscription. I'd rather watch a movie/story rather than a day out of someone else's life. Vlogs never interested me but these short films are really captivating! Keep going Casey 👍👍

there you go folks, the movie that cause Casey to quit vlogging.

You keep me positive during these somber times, Casey!

This in my books is the best travel short film on all of RU-vid.

Daily vlogs were perfect! But these movies are much better! :)

WTF you brought a razor on a plane? sketchy AF

I travelled Vietnam for 30 days. Loved it. Beautiful country.

Casey, you are an absolute treasure.

I cant believe the quality of that point and shoot camera !!. also I've just spent 15 mins longer than I should have on the toilet and it was totally worth it.

SWEET FUCK I HAVE NEVER CLICKED A VIDEO FASTER!

man, i was born in vietnam 15 years ago and moved to canada 9 years ago, watching this video makes me very nostalgic and brings back a lot of memories, smells, noises, humidity and feelings from when i was younger. thanks for making this movie Casey.

You have really created a magnific video, and watching it i have dreamed to travel the world and visit these wonderful places !!! Congrats, Great job 👍🏻 Greetings from a Traveler RU-vidr from Switzerland 🇨🇭

Everyone who is throwing shade at Casey calm the living heck down. Casey is a RU-vidr and a Business man, and a business man would not pass on an opportunity to sell his company for 25 million dollars. And still have control over the company, it is a win win situation for Casey.

2:05, How the hell did you get a razor blade onto a plane post 9/11

Way cool Casey! My Dad was in the U.S.M.C. and in Vietnam from 66-75. I wish I had trips like yours with my Dad. I hope to go to Siagon which is where he spent most of his time, along with Hanoi and DaNang. Just to feel where he was...

These are your most valuable vids and I’m loving them cos this is the reason I took soooo many photos with my girls. 💖

casey, thank you so much for producing such entertaining, beautiful films. It's so inspiring to watch coming from a filmmaker/youtuber like myself...

Even though your handwriting isn't good, it makes the book look older and more of something people would look back on and enjoy. Thanks Casy.

Casey, normally I am not a big fan of your videos, but this one has completely flipped my oppenion of you! A fother and sons video of this quality is absolutely insurmountable. Absolutely loved it!!!

Welcome to Vietnam. The country loves peace, has many beautiful landscape. People here are friendly, hospitality.

Casey, how did you get box cutters on a plane??

This is the real Casey I know, not the vlogging guy

I just feel like crying when I relate this video and words to my life where my father weren't there for me.

I love your idea of keeping a notebook while traveling 😍😍😍 I wish I did that on my last trip back in 2019 because now it would’ve been wonderful to have something to read and reflect on. It was my last trip before this whole pandemic happened. I have photos but it just doesn’t quite feel the same. I’m totally going to do this on my next trip. Thanks Casey for the beautiful content!

These are the type videos I subbed to casey for, about 4 years ago! awesome being back to where casey started!

Great video Casey. Struck an emotional and inspiration chord. Can't wait to see your path forward and learn from it.

I think this is the best video you ever made casey

Of all the videos on RU-vid this is my favourite. Thanks Casey