One thing you might have missed is the weather difference between the two cities. It seems like Nha Trang might be a bit drier, not as much rain and cooler during the summer and warmer during the winter? Oh and also the proximity to the airport, Da Nang being more convenient to the airport with more international flights than Nha Trang....
"All kinds of international restaurants that are REALLY expensive". Fell off my chair laughing, caught my breath, climbed back up on my chair, hit the pause and rewind, called my boss over and played for her the "$6, $8, $10, $15 for a plate". Appetizers at the few places we'd like to but can't afford to go to anymore at home are more than that, even the least expensive mains are 2-3x. Perspective is everything. Thanks again kids for doing a great job scouting the world for us, we really appreciate it and every video reinforces the value we received when buying our lifetime membership, you have paid us back many, many times for that small investment a few years ago.
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I am now in Nha Trang, and after being in Hoi An, Da Lat and this place it's clear, Da Lat is the winner for me. It's nice peacefull, good climate and nice cafees and a good expat community there. Less drinking and more healthy types, so Da Lat wins in Da Nang. But evendough Thailand is a little more expensive and a little harder on Visas, i Think Thailand wins out my heads up between Thailand and Vietnam. Chiang Mai is my winner so far in Sout East Asia. My nest place will be Pokhara in Nepal, and i think that is my ultimate winner due to social factors, climate and price, so cant wait to fly out next thursday to Nepal :)
@@ecomseoacademy906 Both Da Lat and Chiang Mai are worth seeing (Da Lat is prettier, and Vietnamese are friendlier); Da Nang is pretty sleepy for social life, although the cost of living and beaches are great. I would suggest starting with HCMC/Sai Gon, which has lots of resources, and only lacks beaches.
I have lived in Nha Trang for 17yrs I like it very much and moved over to Hon Chong Area the northern suberb 4km from the City and we have a small beautiful beach, cheaper and slower pace I love it. Cheers
I Love Da Nang! (Dec 19) I was standing on the beach road promenade in shorts and a short-sleeved shirt in the drizzling rain. I felt peace. I felt I could do this every day! Many locals had on winter coats. I was watching the locals on the beach sand doing Falun Gong, (a Buddhist meditation with movements). My only concern for the day was where I was going to eat dinner and where I was going to get my one or two-hour massage. Just an amazing, place!
I agree. Nha Trang for vacation (Monkey Island, VinPearl, etc). And Danang for living (bigger town). Of course there are area to visit but not every month (Jade Mondain, Bana Hills, Lady Buddha). Both have a nice out door life every night at the beach (and safe)
Hello Dan and Qiang, please kindly review Qui Nhơn, Việt Nam when you are back in Việt Nam. Thanks in advance. I wish you both happiness, good health and wealth
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There are lots of Tourists in Da Nang from Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and China. They arrive in large groups at 4/5 star hotels. And there are lots of 5-star hotels right on the beach too in da nang. but you need to cross a major road to get to the beach.
I've ran into your video and am enjoying your take on Asia locations. With any luck, maybe a slow traveler in the next year. There's many places in Thailand I want to see but Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are on the menu also. Thanks again ! Cheers
Thanks guys, i was wondering about that. In fact I asked you a while ago. I want to go 3 months next winter and it will be Da Nang. Also because I am a fan of Hoi An.
That was exactly the information I was looking for. 🙏 As a bodysurfing-loving vegetarian soon-to-be retiree, I think it's going to be tough to beat Da Nang.
Great as usual! Qiang gave away one of her beauty secrets. Her face cream must be fantastic. She never gets older. Sometimes I think younger. I know her real beauty Is from inside. You are great together!
Really enjoy your breakdowns of both cities. 👍⚖️ Definitely a good thing to look at each city's videos and reports. Would you agree both seem livable for a couple in slow travel mode, ranging $1500 to $2500 a month? 🤔🌞
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This sounds lame but the biggest difference for me was the water temperature at the beach. In Nha Trang, the water was warm. In Da Nang it was freezing.
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I've been in Nha Trang for the last 2 months and it's way too touristy for me. As you mentioned it's more expensive..on par with Saigon costs in my opinion. Being single here hasn't been easy to meet local women probably due to them thinking most everyone is just on vacation. Lastly, the the nightlife is VERY expensive at the dance clubs(on par with cities in the US and cater to the Chinese) and live music isn't easy to find. Very beautiful beaches and quaint coffee shops a few blocks off the beach as well as closer proximity to Ho Chi Minh kept me here, but I won't be coming back very often.
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Loved the video. Thanx for it. Can you elaborate a little on the neighborhood you found in Danang? where is it You can simply add a location on google maps if possible. Thanx
Google Vagabond Awake Da Nang and you will see the video. The first link in the notes below the video has the link to the written report with all of that and more.
Are there American cities you might compare these cities to? I saw another video where expats living in Da Nang were interviewed. One couple said Da Nang reminded them a lot of San Diego. They'd been loving living in Da Nang for the past 6? years and lived in SD for some years prior.
For climate, sure -- although Da Nang is much hotter than San Diego. Economically though, it's night and day. Might be better to compare to Tampa or Miami, though Da Nang never gets as cool as Florida or as oppressingly humid in the summer.
@@formica. It was not my comparison. The comparison was made by a Vietnamese American couple who had lived in San Diego for many years and now lived in Da Nang. Why does that makes for "quite an imagination" .. unless you've also lived in San Diego and Da Nang? Also, my comment was liked by Dan, the creator of the vid .. also an American, from California. Is there a need for you to troll and be negative?
@@aaronbux1 Wow, sorry for the misunderstanding Aaron. No I am not a troll and Dan and Qiang Hui will concur. My reason for commenting on their useful videos is to be helpful and to clarify what Vietnam is really like for those considering an overseas move, like I made. Vietnam is not for everyone, it is not an easy country in SEAsia to acclimatize to for many reasons - Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines are better entry points. I lived most of my life in northern and southern Calif, traveled 25+ rich and poor countries, lived 8 years on south and central Vietnam and Bangkok. Dan's and Qiang Hui's channels attracts many who have never been to SEAsia, and some decide to move based only on youtube videos. Dan too emphasizes that those people are in for culture shock and possible financial loss when they realize it is unlike their expectations. I assumed from your question that you have not yet visited Vietnam and were hoping to align Vietnamese lifestyle with your American experience. In my opinion, not one city or town in Vietnam resembles even _slightly_ any place in Calif or the US. It is the third world with a few shiny parts. Good luck.
Those two cities are always compared, what I don't get is why some other coastal cities are left out in such conversations. Vung Tau is a nice place with the same population as Nha Trang's. There are also two smaller places, which are Ha Long and Sam Son. They are very nice and beautiful, especially Ha Long with the famous bay.
Hi Dan, would you pls be able to map out the area in Da Nang that you mentioned you could enjoy both local foods and 5 minutes walk to a more fancy beer places if you would like to. ty!
Those sorts of resources are almost always in the first link in the first comment below each video. Thanks for asking, I just realized this video did not have them. Here are the two reports for these two cities. Thank you! Na Trang Report: vagabondbuddha.com/retire-on-1000-month-nha-trang-vietnam/ Da Nang Report: vagabondbuddha.com/retire-in-da-nang-vietnam/
Hi, thanks for the video, very informative, as always. You mentioned a quieter, beautiful neighbourhood in Nha Trang. Could you please tell us what it's called? Thank you.
Do you know Quy Nhon City? It is located between Nha Trang and Da Nang, Quy Nhon is developing very fast and it is also very similar to Nha Trang and Da Nang
Da Nang and Hoi An are just 30 minutes apart. Their beaches are very similar as are their weather. I would say what is behind the beach is what is different. The part of Hoi An behind the beach is smaller and more intimate, small town feel. The town behind Da Nang beach has many more restaurants choices and nightlife. The Nha Trang Beach is nicer as is the park between the beach and the town. The Nha TRang Beach is also more touristy but not crazy overtouristed because it is so wide and long. The surf is smaller in Nha TRang because the islands in front calms water. The weather is better year round in Nha Trang.
The report with the link to the neighborhood with google map is on the first link below the Nha Trang video, as always: ua-cam.com/video/lStzS8b_AnU/v-deo.html
Thank you for this comparison. I am currently deciding between those cities. How is your impression beach wise? I thought the beaches in Da Nang are more windy and not the best for swimming?
I’m from vancuover Canada few more years I will be retired I wonder where to go Da nang ,nha Trang or Panama?im a Vietnamese over 40 years to live in Canada.thx
I’m told that Nha Trang is Little Russia. Loads of Russian tourists and many restaurants are Russian owned. Do you agree with that assessment? I know the Russians had a big base at Cam Ranh Bay during the VN war, and that’s only an hour by car from Nha Trang thus the familiarity with the region.
Yes , plenty of Ruskies. It’s known as Moscow -upon-Sea. I live there & have no issues with them. The tired old English speaking drunks & destitutes camped there for cheap living are the depressing thing tho.
There are lots of Russians in Nha Trang, the restaurant menus are in three languages. The difficult thing is most Russians do not speak English. The Russian expats do speak English and are very different from the vacationers or digital nomads. I found the older Russians are friendlier than the younger ones and just might say hello back to you when approached. DaNang is different. The Russian people here in DaNang are friendlier. That has been my experience.
Which of These 2 places are more quiet? I have heard from many tourists that its very loud also in the evening because of Traffic, construction Work and loudspeakers .
I was in both cities 5 or 6 years ago and I thought Danang was more lively than Nha Trang. Then there was a lot of building in Nha Trang and it was slower paced. I prefer Danang because Hoi An is right next door.
Having more touristy stuff is a huge negative for me. Da Nang... You are helping me feel like revisiting Nha Trang (after 15 years!) would be a waste of my time. My child's Mom pronounces it, "nyah chang;" she's from Hanoi FWIW.
Dan - you mention you have a favorite neighborhood in Nha Trang & I thought you said you would leave it in the comments, but I am not seeing....forgive me if it is there and I am missing it, but curious what it is.
Hello @gregsmith2547, All of our videos have a webpage that has the information discussed in that video so you don't have to take notes. The link to that web page for this video is the first link in the description below this video. In case you don't know how to find the link, here is a UA-cam video teaching how: ua-cam.com/video/p4bP4xd7J4s/v-deo.html Most of our videos have multiple links to important information that will help you save time and money. It is our way of thanking you for watching our videos. So, ... thank you, Dan
If you look at the fact is foreigners are choosing Da Nang more than Nha Trang . You find more expat are living in Da Nang and little are living in Nha Trang . There was a huge gaps there if you count the numbers . This is the best answer I found . I owned a house in Nha Trang , my wife is born and raised in Nha Trang that why I bought house in Nha Trang for her .
Have you visited the Cam Ranh / Cam Thuan area yet? Apparently it is an upcoming new resort destination with amazing beaches, history and restaurants. Wikipedia weather grid shows it has much less rainy months than both Da Nang and Nha Trang.
Cam Ranh (where the airport for Nha Trang is located) is just weird. Pull up your google map, view from space, and see the road along the beach side of the peninsula? The green squares are beach resorts. About a dozen. The sandy squares are undeveloped or abandoned beach resorts. The southern part of the peninsula is mostly or all military still, it was a major deep water port in the war, probably restricted, mostly sand dunes. The river is full of fish farms, and further is mostly undeveloped. Cross the bridge to Cam Ranh (we rented a motorbike) and the town is poor, no tall buildings, I doubt any foreigners live or visit. A desolate place, where tourists have no reason to leave their resorts. At least that was our impression, I hope I am ignorant of some cool reason to visit.
I never get sick overseas. Some people get sick a couple of times the first few years and then adapt. You will have to travel to find out which one you are.
Do you have any recommendations? I like Hoi An and have spent a couple of months there in the past but didn't like Da Nang as for me it was just a busy city. I know Hoi An can be really busy but it is easy to get on a bicycle and get away from the hustle and bustle. So, I arrived in Nha Trang today and it really isn't what I like. Pretty much the same as Da Nang - constant noise of traffic and not relaxing. I don't really want to get straight back on a plane so is there anywhere quieter and with charm that is near to Nha Trang? On google it mentioned quiet resorts but I am thinking more of a whole town or area that is quieter and has some character.
@@VagabondAwake Thanks for your reply. I am in Nha Trang at the moment so am looking for somewhere quieter near here. On google maps It looks less busy nearer the port so I might take a walk down there later.
Da Nang has a flat wide beach with noticeable high and low tides. Nha Trang has a narrow steep beach. Both times I went to Nha Trang, there were no waves. It truly looked like a lake not an ocean!
Crossing between those two cities for my family. What can you recommend for someone who wanna have chill beach days with his family without stress and cheap?
If you have been around me long enough, you know Vietnam is one of my favorite countries in the world. But Vietnam has no retirement visa. Yet, every time we visit Vietnam, we meet many older Western people who have been here for years. Many of you asked why I didn’t ask Mark what visa he has. I have never met anyone that is overstaying a visa in Vietnam and Mark is not overstaying. Everyone I meet has permission to be in Vietnam. If you are a rule follower, you should only follow the official rules to stay in a country. That is what I recommend (and that is what Mark has done). But if you ever fall in love with a country and want to stay ... ask a few expats off camera how they stay in a country without overstaying their visa. Many people all over the world find ways to stay in countries they love. But if it doesn’t sound perfectly legit to me, I never promote it on my channel ... for two reasons. One, I don’t want to disrupt the lives of older people who are happily living in a country somewhere by publicly sharing controversial solutions that could get shut down if they became widely known because of me. Two, I don’t want to publicly encourage a large number of people to use the same controversial solutions ... it might embarrass officials and place me on a shit list. Instead, do exploratory visits, ask ex-pats questions off-camera, decide where you want to live and pick the best way for you personally to make that happen. That said ... I will be sharing more details about the various ways people are staying in Vietnam long-term as I learn more off-camera from the expats I meet here. Make sure to jump on my email list if you want to hear more controversial things that I am much more likely to share in an email after I have learned more. Email list: vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/ Thanks for watching this video and commenting, Dan
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One thing you might have missed is the weather difference between the two cities. It seems like Nha Trang might be a bit drier, not as much rain and cooler during the summer and warmer during the winter? Oh and also the proximity to the airport, Da Nang being more convenient to the airport with more international flights than Nha Trang....
Both facts you just shared are accurate. Thank you for sharing things we missed. :-)
@@VagabondAwake Thank you Dan and Qiang!
"All kinds of international restaurants that are REALLY expensive". Fell off my chair laughing, caught my breath, climbed back up on my chair, hit the pause and rewind, called my boss over and played for her the "$6, $8, $10, $15 for a plate".
Appetizers at the few places we'd like to but can't afford to go to anymore at home are more than that, even the least expensive mains are 2-3x.
Perspective is everything.
Thanks again kids for doing a great job scouting the world for us, we really appreciate it and every video reinforces the value we received when buying our lifetime membership, you have paid us back many, many times for that small investment a few years ago.
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And thats we live overseas!
I am now in Nha Trang, and after being in Hoi An, Da Lat and this place it's clear, Da Lat is the winner for me. It's nice peacefull, good climate and nice cafees and a good expat community there. Less drinking and more healthy types, so Da Lat wins in Da Nang. But evendough Thailand is a little more expensive and a little harder on Visas, i Think Thailand wins out my heads up between Thailand and Vietnam. Chiang Mai is my winner so far in Sout East Asia. My nest place will be Pokhara in Nepal, and i think that is my ultimate winner due to social factors, climate and price, so cant wait to fly out next thursday to Nepal :)
Love the details. Thanks for commenting.
Which of these cities would you recommend for a 20y(m) expat ?
@@ecomseoacademy906 Hoi An, it supriced me with be buzzelig nightlife scene, and if you have a bike, it's practically linging in Danang :)
@@ecomseoacademy906 Both Da Lat and Chiang Mai are worth seeing (Da Lat is prettier, and Vietnamese are friendlier); Da Nang is pretty sleepy for social life, although the cost of living and beaches are great. I would suggest starting with HCMC/Sai Gon, which has lots of resources, and only lacks beaches.
@@dalexfilms Thank you for your response ! In general you liked more VN than TH ?
I have lived in Nha Trang for 17yrs I like it very much and moved over to Hon Chong Area the northern suberb 4km from the City and we have a small beautiful beach, cheaper and slower pace I love it. Cheers
I Love Da Nang! (Dec 19) I was standing on the beach road promenade in shorts and a short-sleeved shirt in the drizzling rain. I felt peace. I felt I could do this every day! Many locals had on winter coats. I was watching the locals on the beach sand doing Falun Gong, (a Buddhist meditation with movements). My only concern for the day was where I was going to eat dinner and where I was going to get my one or two-hour massage. Just an amazing, place!
Great video guys! I'm thinking about moving from Mexico after 5 years to Vietnam.
Another great video Dan and Qiang, we plan to hit Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang and Hoi An this year
Thank you so much. Very informative. We were tossing up between the two now I have made my choice. You guys rock!!!
I agree. Nha Trang for vacation (Monkey Island, VinPearl, etc). And Danang for living (bigger town). Of course there are area to visit but not every month (Jade Mondain, Bana Hills, Lady Buddha). Both have a nice out door life every night at the beach (and safe)
Hello Dan and Qiang, please kindly review Qui Nhơn, Việt Nam when you are back in Việt Nam. Thanks in advance. I wish you both happiness, good health and wealth
Your videos are great ! very informative ! it is very clear that you put time and quality work into them. I wish you every success.
Very informative....cheers 🍻 😊😊
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Da Nang it is! Unless compared to DA LAT! Great informative video guys. Thank you!
That’s really good to know that Nha Trang has cruises ships docking with tourists. Da Nang sounds very relaxing. Both sound great!
There are lots of Tourists in Da Nang from Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and China. They arrive in large groups at 4/5 star hotels. And there are lots of 5-star hotels right on the beach too in da nang. but you need to cross a major road to get to the beach.
That is mostly in the downtown area of Da Nang, not inthe My An Beach area where I recommend people stay.
@@VagabondAwake yes, but any way you slice it, you still have to cross the busy road to get to the beach :)
This was spot on very true!
Nice review. Thanks!
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I've ran into your video and am enjoying your take on Asia locations. With any luck, maybe a slow traveler in the next year. There's many places in Thailand I want to see but Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are on the menu also. Thanks again ! Cheers
Thanks guys, i was wondering about that. In fact I asked you a while ago. I want to go 3 months next winter and it will be Da Nang. Also because I am a fan of Hoi An.
Those are both great choices, Da Nang and Hoi An. :-)
That was exactly the information I was looking for. 🙏
As a bodysurfing-loving vegetarian soon-to-be retiree, I think it's going to be tough to beat Da Nang.
True. But what a great problem to have. :-)
Another great informative video you two. Thank you!!
Thank you. Da nano is great for me too
Excellent good info. I love Vietnam and up the coast it does get very affordable.
Great job sharing this info to the world.
Glad it was helpful!
Great as usual! Qiang gave away one of her beauty secrets. Her face cream must be fantastic. She never gets older. Sometimes I think younger. I know her real beauty Is from inside. You are great together!
She is only 36! I know SE Asians in their mid fifties who look at least 15 years younger.
She is 38 now. :-)
Great video guys, thanks!
Always appreciate you guys videos and happy lunar new year 🧧✌️🙏
Thanks, Dan.....great info....
Really enjoy your breakdowns of both cities. 👍⚖️
Definitely a good thing to look at each city's videos and reports.
Would you agree both seem livable for a couple in slow travel mode, ranging $1500 to $2500 a month? 🤔🌞
👍👍👍 Bottom line … I should visit both places … 👍👍👍 I was born in Nhatrang but left Nhatrang since 1975. … Thanks for sharing 🙏
Good stuff, thanks.
Hey dude, it was nice running into you on the street in da Nang. Lol. SO RANDOM. I went back to KL a week after. I am back in California now.
Very cool!
Like your arguments. I would also prefer DaNang, even I never was in Nha Trang 🙂
Good synopsis. Well done. I subscribed.
Good to listen too.
Hello from Bangkok...great video.
proximity to Da Lat would be a plus in my book. lack of int'l flights a minus.
Thank you @stephendufort4154, Thank you for watching and commenting. I have interviewed Qiang and she has her own UA-cam Channel. Make sure to watch her video about how we met and subscribe to her channel.
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Thank you, Dan
This sounds lame but the biggest difference for me was the water temperature at the beach. In Nha Trang, the water was warm. In Da Nang it was freezing.
Check out Quy Nhon beach city, VN that is even cheaper than these two cities.
Great job guys! We're in Saigon would like to meet up sometime in July, if possible? Keep up the good work 👏
We will be in E. Europe in July. Maybe next time? :-)
Danang all the way, been here for 7 years and never leaving.
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I've been in Nha Trang for the last 2 months and it's way too touristy for me. As you mentioned it's more expensive..on par with Saigon costs in my opinion. Being single here hasn't been easy to meet local women probably due to them thinking most everyone is just on vacation. Lastly, the the nightlife is VERY expensive at the dance clubs(on par with cities in the US and cater to the Chinese) and live music isn't easy to find. Very beautiful beaches and quaint coffee shops a few blocks off the beach as well as closer proximity to Ho Chi Minh kept me here, but I won't be coming back very often.
We stay out of the tourist areas.
Great information!!
Thank you good info
Hạ Long city (Hạ Long Bay) cũng là một địa điểm ngày càng nhiều người phương tây đến sinh sống. Hi vọng sẽ có một video review về chi phí sinh sống ở thành phố này.
For peace and quiet you can always live in north Nha Trang, the prices and the touristiness falls to the ground. Better weather than centre too.
I have been up there. Its nice.
Loved the video. Thanx for it. Can you elaborate a little on the neighborhood you found in Danang? where is it
You can simply add a location on google maps if possible. Thanx
Google Vagabond Awake Da Nang and you will see the video. The first link in the notes below the video has the link to the written report with all of that and more.
Are there American cities you might compare these cities to? I saw another video where expats living in Da Nang were interviewed. One couple said Da Nang reminded them a lot of San Diego. They'd been loving living in Da Nang for the past 6? years and lived in SD for some years prior.
For climate, sure -- although Da Nang is much hotter than San Diego. Economically though, it's night and day. Might be better to compare to Tampa or Miami, though Da Nang never gets as cool as Florida or as oppressingly humid in the summer.
@@dalexfilms Appreciate the input. Thanks, man.
Quite an imagination to be reminded of any American city by any Vietnamese city. Parts of Singapore maybe, being so westernized.
@@formica. It was not my comparison. The comparison was made by a Vietnamese American couple who had lived in San Diego for many years and now lived in Da Nang. Why does that makes for "quite an imagination" .. unless you've also lived in San Diego and Da Nang? Also, my comment was liked by Dan, the creator of the vid .. also an American, from California. Is there a need for you to troll and be negative?
@@aaronbux1 Wow, sorry for the misunderstanding Aaron. No I am not a troll and Dan and Qiang Hui will concur. My reason for commenting on their useful videos is to be helpful and to clarify what Vietnam is really like for those considering an overseas move, like I made. Vietnam is not for everyone, it is not an easy country in SEAsia to acclimatize to for many reasons - Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines are better entry points.
I lived most of my life in northern and southern Calif, traveled 25+ rich and poor countries, lived 8 years on south and central Vietnam and Bangkok.
Dan's and Qiang Hui's channels attracts many who have never been to SEAsia, and some decide to move based only on youtube videos. Dan too emphasizes that those people are in for culture shock and possible financial loss when they realize it is unlike their expectations.
I assumed from your question that you have not yet visited Vietnam and were hoping to align Vietnamese lifestyle with your American experience. In my opinion, not one city or town in Vietnam resembles even _slightly_ any place in Calif or the US. It is the third world with a few shiny parts. Good luck.
You, my dear Qiang, have the most beautiful and genuine smile ever!
Great insight into 2 great cities, any actual hotel recommendations in My An Danang?
Thanks 🙏
On my full report. Google Vagabond Buddha Da Nang.
@@VagabondAwake thanks very much 🙏🙏
In ho chi ming right now hows the weather in nha trang plan on heading there tomorrow
Beautiful.
Those two cities are always compared, what I don't get is why some other coastal cities are left out in such conversations. Vung Tau is a nice place with the same population as Nha Trang's. There are also two smaller places, which are Ha Long and Sam Son. They are very nice and beautiful, especially Ha Long with the famous bay.
My channel is based upon customer requests. But we report all over Vietnam if you are interested: ua-cam.com/video/6NihPh4OZMU/v-deo.html
Hi Dan, would you pls be able to map out the area in Da Nang that you mentioned you could enjoy both local foods and 5 minutes walk
to a more fancy beer places if you would like to. ty!
Those sorts of resources are almost always in the first link in the first comment below each video. Thanks for asking, I just realized this video did not have them. Here are the two reports for these two cities. Thank you! Na Trang Report: vagabondbuddha.com/retire-on-1000-month-nha-trang-vietnam/
Da Nang Report: vagabondbuddha.com/retire-in-da-nang-vietnam/
@ Thank you so much for your very thorough info!
Thank you
You're welcome
Outstanding.
Hi, thanks for the video, very informative, as always. You mentioned a quieter, beautiful neighbourhood in Nha Trang. Could you please tell us what it's called? Thank you.
First link in the comments below the Nha Trang video includes a google map. :-)
Do you know Quy Nhon City? It is located between Nha Trang and Da Nang, Quy Nhon is developing very fast and it is also very similar to Nha Trang and Da Nang
Thanks for the info! I'll check it out next time. Do you live there?
@@VagabondAwake ua-cam.com/video/iFFZT9sokiE/v-deo.html
Heading to Da Nang today - bring it on. Feet on the ground for lunch 😂.
Hi. Nice video. I just spent some time in Hoi An & Da Nang, and really enjoyed it! Can you comment on which beach is nicer, or is it comparable?
Da Nang and Hoi An are just 30 minutes apart. Their beaches are very similar as are their weather. I would say what is behind the beach is what is different. The part of Hoi An behind the beach is smaller and more intimate, small town feel. The town behind Da Nang beach has many more restaurants choices and nightlife. The Nha Trang Beach is nicer as is the park between the beach and the town. The Nha TRang Beach is also more touristy but not crazy overtouristed because it is so wide and long. The surf is smaller in Nha TRang because the islands in front calms water. The weather is better year round in Nha Trang.
@@VagabondAwake hi there! I was referring to Da Nang vs Nha Trang 😎
Great video. What’s the name of Nha Trang neighborhood you like that is so charming? Thank you 🙏🏼
The report with the link to the neighborhood with google map is on the first link below the Nha Trang video, as always: ua-cam.com/video/lStzS8b_AnU/v-deo.html
Thank you for this comparison. I am currently deciding between those cities. How is your impression beach wise? I thought the beaches in Da Nang are more windy and not the best for swimming?
I prefer Nha Trang beach.
I’m from vancuover Canada few more years I will be retired I wonder where to go Da nang ,nha Trang or Panama?im a Vietnamese over 40 years to live in Canada.thx
I like Nha Trang better.
I like Da Nang❤
I’m told that Nha Trang is Little Russia. Loads of Russian tourists and many restaurants are Russian owned. Do you agree with that assessment? I know the Russians had a big base at Cam Ranh Bay during the VN war, and that’s only an hour by car from Nha Trang thus the familiarity with the region.
It sure seemed that way when I was there about 5 years ago.
Yes , plenty of Ruskies. It’s known as Moscow -upon-Sea. I live there & have no issues with them. The tired old English speaking drunks & destitutes camped there for cheap living are the depressing thing tho.
Does that make a difference to you? Are we still so afraid of Russians being some sort of non-human or something?
There are lots of Russians in Nha Trang, the restaurant menus are in three languages. The difficult thing is most Russians do not speak English. The Russian expats do speak English and are very different from the vacationers or digital nomads. I found the older Russians are friendlier than the younger ones and just might say hello back to you when approached. DaNang is different. The Russian people here in DaNang are friendlier. That has been my experience.
The world is in Nha Trang, and Russians also. I didn't have any problem with them. We can't talk.
Which of These 2 places are more quiet? I have heard from many tourists that its very loud also in the evening because of Traffic, construction Work and loudspeakers .
Is it accurate to say that the air quality is noticeably different between these two locations?
I didn't notice a huge difference. Google Air quality in "City Name" and you will see data all over the world.
I was in both cities 5 or 6 years ago and I thought Danang was more lively than Nha Trang. Then there was a lot of building in Nha Trang and it was slower paced. I prefer Danang because Hoi An is right next door.
Having more touristy stuff is a huge negative for me.
Da Nang...
You are helping me feel like revisiting Nha Trang (after 15 years!) would be a waste of my time.
My child's Mom pronounces it, "nyah chang;" she's from Hanoi FWIW.
Ok.
I like the way Paul old dog new tricks says..."Nah Trang" 😮🎉
Old dog is entertaining. :-)
Dan - you mention you have a favorite neighborhood in Nha Trang & I thought you said you would leave it in the comments, but I am not seeing....forgive me if it is there and I am missing it, but curious what it is.
Hello @gregsmith2547, All of our videos have a webpage that has the information discussed in that video so you don't have to take notes. The link to that web page for this video is the first link in the description below this video.
In case you don't know how to find the link, here is a UA-cam video teaching how:
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Most of our videos have multiple links to important information that will help you save time and money. It is our way of thanking you for watching our videos.
So, ... thank you, Dan
If you look at the fact is foreigners are choosing Da Nang more than Nha Trang . You find more expat are living in Da Nang and little are living in Nha Trang . There was a huge gaps there if you count the numbers . This is the best answer I found . I owned a house in Nha Trang , my wife is born and raised in Nha Trang that why I bought house in Nha Trang for her .
They are both great. It is worth it to see them both before deciding. :-)
I love living in Da Nang.
I Love Danang Beach
Which location has the best beaches?
I liked the beaches at Nha Trang better.
Have you visited the Cam Ranh / Cam Thuan area yet? Apparently it is an upcoming new resort destination with amazing beaches, history and restaurants. Wikipedia weather grid shows it has much less rainy months than both Da Nang and Nha Trang.
I have not.
Cam Ranh (where the airport for Nha Trang is located) is just weird. Pull up your google map, view from space, and see the road along the beach side of the peninsula? The green squares are beach resorts. About a dozen. The sandy squares are undeveloped or abandoned beach resorts. The southern part of the peninsula is mostly or all military still, it was a major deep water port in the war, probably restricted, mostly sand dunes.
The river is full of fish farms, and further is mostly undeveloped. Cross the bridge to Cam Ranh (we rented a motorbike) and the town is poor, no tall buildings, I doubt any foreigners live or visit. A desolate place, where tourists have no reason to leave their resorts. At least that was our impression, I hope I am ignorant of some cool reason to visit.
would seafood allergies be a big concern or are there establishments where western preparation standards are followed?
I never get sick overseas. Some people get sick a couple of times the first few years and then adapt. You will have to travel to find out which one you are.
Do you have any recommendations?
I like Hoi An and have spent a couple of months there in the past but didn't like Da Nang as for me it was just a busy city. I know Hoi An can be really busy but it is easy to get on a bicycle and get away from the hustle and bustle.
So, I arrived in Nha Trang today and it really isn't what I like. Pretty much the same as Da Nang - constant noise of traffic and not relaxing.
I don't really want to get straight back on a plane so is there anywhere quieter and with charm that is near to Nha Trang? On google it mentioned quiet resorts but I am thinking more of a whole town or area that is quieter and has some character.
Check out My An Beach Community in Da Nang.
@@VagabondAwake Thanks for your reply. I am in Nha Trang at the moment so am looking for somewhere quieter near here. On google maps It looks less busy nearer the port so I might take a walk down there later.
@@exploringavenues2269 ĐaLat
No comment on the beach in either area?!
The beaches are similar. Just a little better year round weather in Nha Trang.
Both are amongst the best for both holiday and living. Both has world class beaches, all levels of accommodation and restaurants.
Da Nang has a flat wide beach with noticeable high and low tides. Nha Trang has a narrow steep beach. Both times I went to Nha Trang, there were no waves. It truly looked like a lake not an ocean!
Crossing between those two cities for my family. What can you recommend for someone who wanna have chill beach days with his family without stress and cheap?
Da Nang for a family, Nha Trang for singles.
Show more beach, more locations in your next vids please, compared to talking to the camera.
Ok next time
What about the beaches & water ? What about cleanliness ? What about crime ?
Beautiful beaches, drink filtered water, and crime is not really an issue compared to the west in my oppinion.
Danang > Nah Trang 🎉 But both are really nice.
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Does either Da Nang or Nha Trang have a 400 metre synthetic running track where an athlete can train for track and field?
@dannyho6786 Unfortunately, a treadmill would not cut it. I need a proper track to do block starts.
I don't know. I just go to the a regular gym.
I'm coming to Da Nang in March. Will you guys still be there?
We left Vietnam about 3 weeks ago.
Danang sounds difficult for expats.
Da Nang is one of the easiest places in the world for expats. :-)
Which one has fast, stable, good Wi-Fi?
Both. :-)
There doesn’t seem to be any way for the average guy to get a long term visa without getting married.
If you have been around me long enough, you know Vietnam is one of my favorite countries in the world. But Vietnam has no retirement visa.
Yet, every time we visit Vietnam, we meet many older Western people who have been here for years.
Many of you asked why I didn’t ask Mark what visa he has.
I have never met anyone that is overstaying a visa in Vietnam and Mark is not overstaying. Everyone I meet has permission to be in Vietnam.
If you are a rule follower, you should only follow the official rules to stay in a country. That is what I recommend (and that is what Mark has done).
But if you ever fall in love with a country and want to stay ... ask a few expats off camera how they stay in a country without overstaying their visa.
Many people all over the world find ways to stay in countries they love. But if it doesn’t sound perfectly legit to me, I never promote it on my channel
... for two reasons.
One, I don’t want to disrupt the lives of older people who are happily living in a country somewhere by publicly sharing controversial solutions that could get shut down if they became widely known because of me.
Two, I don’t want to publicly encourage a large number of people to use the same controversial solutions ... it might embarrass officials and place me on a shit list.
Instead, do exploratory visits, ask ex-pats questions off-camera, decide where you want to live and pick the best way for you personally to make that happen.
That said ... I will be sharing more details about the various ways people are staying in Vietnam long-term as I learn more off-camera from the expats I meet here. Make sure to jump on my email list if you want to hear more controversial things that I am much more likely to share in an email after I have learned more.
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Thanks for watching this video and commenting,
Dan
Chiang - "foot" or "food"
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Da nang may be better
Hello
Hi
So where do you actually live, where’s your base ? 🤔
No base. We slowly move forward through the world.
For me nha trang :)
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Đà Nẵng is the right choice......the beaches are better than Nha Trang........it's pronounced nha chang
Sounds like you know what you want. That's good.
Nha Trang all day. It has more malls, supermarkets, a better beach, nightlife, and outdoor activities.
I want 2 go but I'm so worried about China now acting up...a lot of tension.
I can't imagine China marching into Vietnam
Too many Russians in Nha Trang. Also the beach is nicer in Da Nang so it's a no brainer.
Thanks for your thoughts.