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Dan you do not eat meals out for only 1-2$ a meal, a typical Pho Bo costs between 40-60 dong I have been to the cheap places here, describe what you get for less than 50 dong! Most foreigners would not want to eat what you do, although there are many meals for less than 100 dong, on the money you are now making I know you are not eating out for less than 50 dong each very often....
Easy said than done. Food and housing for sure cheaper than US. However, when illness arrives, especially serious ones, no amount of health insurance or healthcare in Vietnam would be able to take good care of you like the US. Food safety, polluted environment, and other shortcuts there are big concerns, too.
DN is the #1 choice overall for retirees in VN. A couple points Dan missed is: 1)safety 2)local culture (local/central VN people are the most chill/unasuming/down to earth people ) and finally 3)It offers a great ideal ratio vibe of small beach town feel & big touristy area feel so that if you live there you still have access to lively vibrant activity at your doorsteps (so your best friends n family will want to visit you). Who wants to go retire and look at the rice fields 8 hrs day?
@@kippsguitar6539 yeah! I heard that a couple of weeks ago, but I do believe the rainy season in Da Nang is peak season in Thailand. Indonesia islands fit in there somewhere
Fully agree with your findings. Da Nang is a great place. I have escaped the winters in the Netherlands for the last 10 years or so. The last two I have spend in Da Nang and I will arrive again on January 24th for two months. I am a vegetarian my whole life and I was pleased to see you listing of vegan/vegetarian restaurants. I discoverd some new ones. Thanks for the video.
I am a Vietnam era Marine Corps veteran. I spent 1 1/2 years in Da Nang and several months in Chu Lai from 1967 thru 1970. I really enjoy seeing the changes made in Vietnam and the video you made here, thanks for sharing your experiences.
I'm glad to see your comment. I have been a little concerned about telling my dad that I would consider relocating to Vietnam. He was a Marine Corps veteran too, and I wouldn't want him to feel betrayed.
Vietnam is a beautiful country. The war took a toll on both sides, but the war has been over for us vets since 1975. The Vietnamese I worked with were very good people. Talk to your dad man to man about it. @@coreygrant5974
@@coreygrant5974 yeah his country sent him over there based on a false flag (gulf of Tonkin). His country committed war crimes throughout all of SE Asia (Kissinger, Agent Orange, etc). Remember the South Vietnamese we’re our “allies” and we were fighting for their “freedom”. Why would he be betrayed? That you didn’t go there on a killing spree?
I worked for Vietnamien people here in Canada and they make the best food i have ever eated. My number 1 favorite food of all time. Absolutely délicious
DaNang looks and sounds like a great destination for me. im a 68 year old retired man with a few health issues. the food looks amazing and so affordable. you have the most detailed and informative channel for expacts like me, by far. i have watched them all over the past year and i basicly only watch your vids these days. thank you for your good work and recommendations. i cannot wait to get to southeast Asia and spend quality time there. Glenn
@glenn9057, I would think if you decide to go, he can give you few pointers and be ur guide for few days. I totally agree with what Dan said. However, we, human, need compatible companion, and that's the most challenge, and that part is the make or break.
The food in Vietnam seemed to get digested easier and faster than the food here in the States. When I visited Vietnam for the whole month and every meal I ate to the fullest and never feel bloated or uncomfortable. Whereas the food in the States I can only eat to about 2/3 full and still have bloating & heartburn occasionally. Another thing I noticed is my aches and pains on the shoulders is year round, but is more exasperated during the colder months here in the States. The whole month I stayed in Vietnam I forgot completely about the aches and pains and when I came back to the States the aches and pains returned within 2 weeks. I had noticed the change in the aches and pains symptoms on my shoulders when I visited and returned to the States in 2017, 2019 & 2023.
@@briannguyen0419 The food in the US are more processed than in Vietnam and SE Asia. Also, the meats are higher quality because the animals are healthier. They get to move around unlike the pigs, cows, and chickens in US farms. And you probably eat more vegetables and fruits when in Asia.
I'm currently living in DaNang near My Khe. I spend most of my time between here and Hoi An. This is a very good video of what's becoming my favorite place in Southeast Asia, with very accurate and useful information for anyone wishing to enjoy the laid-back experience.
Da Nang was one of the best places I stayed. 6 months there was so good. Great value for money when it came to accommodation, food, cafes and so much more. I would highly recommend it!!
Good video, thank you. What kind of visa have you got to stay long term ? Because for me ( French) I can stay for only 3 months,45 days free and then 45 days extension. I will come there next February, it looks great
Traveled to Vietnam a couple of times with a Vietnam Veterans group, in 99 and 01, and went from North to South and stayed in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Saigon, etc... Outside of Saigon, it was rare to see westerners, and most that you saw weren't tourist or expats, they were working there. Always rented scooters and had no problems, you just drive like you walk over there, and just go. Most of the beach resorts weren't built yet, but they took us around and showed them under construction. We rented Cyclos in Hanoi and strapped an insulated keg to one and rode around town getting drunk with the Cyclo drivers. Hue was nice, seeing the Citadel, and doing a dinner cruise on the perfume river was fun. Stayed at the Furama in Da Nang both times, nice place, drank snake and gecko wine, checked out Marble Mountain, and hung out at the real China Beach, etc.. Nha Trang was a nice beachfront town, but had alot of Heroin and crime problems back then, and the locals had destroyed the nice coral areas for snorkling and diving from fishing with dynamite. Saigon was fun, but had a lot more Western feel to it, and the Rex hotel used to have really good food. Most people don't realize that alot of the Cyclo drivers in Saigon were former South Vietnamese military. After the reeducation camps post war, that was one of the few jobs they were allowed to have. Anyway, had a great time on both trips as a guest of the Vietnam Veterans group, and got to travel to all the old battle sites, bases, etc., and listen to the Vets as they talked about their experiences. I am glad i got to see Vietnam before social media, and alot of tourists and expats showed up. The people were very friendly, and was surprised how many spoke English even up North. I hope to return in a couple of years. If anyone is interested i have videos from the trip on my channel, not great footage because the humidity played hell with my new camcorder.
LOVE the idea of the Cyclos! Will ask my wife is they're still in Hanoi. Very different now from even 10 years ago. You mentioned Hanoi, but other than bun cha and bia hoi, I have no love for it. Lots of pollution; we were there for Tet in 2023. Big variation in temperatures; we are from cold climate and were prepared but YMMV. You know what the summers are like.
I just love your comment. "We rented Cyclos in Hanoi and strapped an insulated keg to one and rode around town getting drunk with the Cyclo drivers..." You are the kind of guys I would have a drink with.
I'd finally gotten to Da Nang (the only place I'd stay in VN for any length of time) last summer, but had spent time in Hanoi, HCMC, Nha Trang, etc and even in a dozen years, things have changed sooooo much. 20+ years? The change must be amazing.
i will give u guy an honest answer as local vietnamese according to what i know. Some years ago, vietnam have trouble with chinese immigrant investor and settlers and there was a protest broke out because vietnamese worried they would buy all the land and turn a region in northern vietnam into a "special economic zone" like cambodia or laos, so the government have tread very lightly with foreigners. Your are welcome to come but for long term stay, its getting more strict.
I think you have to get out of the country once every 6 months and re-enter, and you're fine. You can go to Cambodia or Lao, Thailand, Singapore for a quick getaway and come back thru custom and you're legit. Yes, it's a bit inconvenience but it's not too complicated.
GREAT VID! I TAUGHT ENGLISH IN SAIGON FOR 2.5 YRS AND LOVED THE PEOPLE, FOOD, CULTURE. I SPENT AROUND $700 A MONTH FOR ALL MY EXPENSE AND LIVED LIKE A KING. I TRAVELED ALL OVER BUT DIDN'T GET TO DA NANG. I'LL DEFINITELY GO BACK FOR A VISIT.
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Hey guys, Happy New Year. Currently living in Pattaya, TH. I am thinking of going to Vietnam and exploring the cost of living. This vlog is very useful.
Great video, Dan! The funny thing is I watch your channel not actually to find a place to retire to but in the hope of traveling indefinitely like you do. Some day! End of this year at 56 is the plan.
I visited DaNang with my family and absolutely loved it. Beautiful people, gorgeous landscape and beaches, the most delicious and affordable food. We will be back many times.
The food in Vietnam seemed to get digested easier and faster than the food here in the States. When I visited Vietnam for the whole month and every meal I ate to the fullest and never feel bloated or uncomfortable. Whereas the food in the States I can only eat to about 2/3 full and still have bloating & heartburn occasionally. Another thing I noticed is my aches and pains on the shoulders is year round, but is more exasperated during the colder months here in the States. The whole month I stayed in Vietnam I forgot completely about the aches and pains and when I came back to the States the aches and pains returned within 2 weeks. I had noticed the change in the aches and pains symptoms on my shoulders when I visited and returned to the States in 2017, 2019 & 2023.
Big difference when diet is based on rice than wheat (rice noodles, rice paper, rice as rice...plus the abundance of vegetables at meals). Wheat can cause inflammation and red meat constipation. Western diet is shit. Lol
Easily your best produced content yet Dan! I absolutely loved this work and can’t wait to see where you go next in 2024. We’re getting snowed on here in Toronto and I’ve never been more jealous of your adventures with Qiang. Just comparing your work from 2019 to now demonstrates your growth as a producer and the value of the retire in paradise and slow travel while earning your income online movement. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for this wonderful information. I went to Vietnam 5 years ago for dental work and would love to go back and your information is so helpful. 🤗
@@sharpapple yes. If you go into google and type in Dental Departure’s and you will go to the website. This dentist are up to western standards but way cheaper. Good luck 🍀
@@dannywilson2675 if you go to the site ,,,Dental Departures. In google it will give you the information. I went to Da Nang. Excellent service and great price. Good luck 🍀
Hey Dan. Another great video. Thanks for showing us Vietnam. Thanks to you I’ll be in the Philippines next month. Thailand the following year and now that I know there are great beaches in Vietnam, I will be there in 2026. I love great beaches. I have wasted so much money overspending visiting beaches from Florida to Hawaii. You have saved me so much money by inspiring me to visit beaches in South east Asia. If it wasn’t for channels like yours most of us would be clueless that it is so inexpensive to visit and live in the beautiful exotic places. Once again thank you for finding your dream job hobby! We are all benefiting from your grueling hard work😂
The only way this works financially is to do slow travel like Dan. Otherwise traveling ba c k and forth to Notlrth America will eat up any savings on cheaper food and accommodation. That's what I'm going to do.
This is my hometown,I left it 43 years ago and settle in San Diego California now, it's like San Diego, only warmer than San Diego, I swim in the ocean all year round,in the winter the water is more warmer than the water in San Diego in the summer.
Hard to believe that Danang / Vietnam was a war torn country just 50 years ago. They have definitely made it appealing to visit. Good info on all the expense details.
just look at detroit, is it better to win or lose wars, did we really win...all I know is israelis come to the US and get organs before american citizens and dont pay a dime
Hello, new sub here. I’m watching from Atl, G.A. I’m 36, while growing up I watched Vietnam war movies which gave me a profound love for the country, and it’s beauty. I’m outdoors man, who relocated from the hustle and bustle of NYC life. But the cost of living inside of America is destroying the fabric of America. Vietnam and Thailand has been on my radar. I would love to do a full months travel from ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Hanoi. Thank you for posting this content, please keep the videos coming.
Besides Vietnam and Thailand, you should check out Malaysia and Indonesia since you are an outdoor person. The good thing about SE Asia is if you don't like or tired of a place, you can easily relocate.
If you like the outdoors, majestic sceneries and such, head to northern Vietnam. Do multi-day caving in Vietnam (check out the video from "Adventures of A+K" or the long one from "Tim and Fin"). Or you can do t he Ha Giang Loop (again both channels mentioned previously made great videos on this). Hanoi is very popular with vloggers because unlike HCMC, it has a charm to it due to the fact it keeps to the tradition, culture, and has a lot of the French architecture with lots of trees and greenery in the city. Don't miss Ninh Binh. Other channels that made great videos there are "Mike & Ashley", Sammy and Tommy", "Flora and Note", "Shev and Dev", etc.
Thanks for doing this series on Vietnam. I am headed to Thailand area in the next month. Vietnam will be one of those places. I will check out for a future residence. Short-term more long-term. I don't know, but it's interesting that you mentioned it. Because I saw something about this. I'm a bloggers. Website and now that you're doing. This makes me more interested. Because I trust your content. Thank you.
Magandang gabi po from Las Piñas in Manila, hope you guys are doing well as we are here. I am finally in my approval stage for my SRRV visa residency here and expect to receive it by the end of the month. Got my bank account here and receiving my SSA here now. Well you two be safe and stay awesome, power-on Dan an Qiang❤
You look great Dan,my homeland but I have never been in Da Nang I won’t miss it for my next trip to VN. Take care yourself good and enjoy life. Thanks for your clip
I wend to DaNang last month with my family, stayed in one of the beach hotels, and enjoyed a lot. I moved to VN last May from US, living north of Hanoi. DN is very popular spot and saw many new apartments (condo) under construction. My wife is originally from VN, so I have 5 years family Visa, which makes it easier for me to live in VN. I still work for my company in US (remote work, as software engineer) so feel very comfortable living here. Thank you so much for posting the Video, and enjoyed a lot!
Absolutely. Yes. Expats selling real estate are looking for kickbacks. In other countries. Perfect word. And it used to be recommended one wait at least a year. Now they try to get a person to buy quick. Saying ‘ This house or apartment will go fast so you must contact us quick. What nonsense. There are so many available spaces Also buying too quick and then discovering if they missed out on a better place or section of town Love this video. Realistic and honest. Nice been watching your channel for years.
The best decision ever. Da Nang is one of the best cities in Vietnam. I am sure the city would treat you very well. Food variety, very reasonable cost of living with a good standard of living, hospitable people, tropical weather...you have everything in a small city.
During my youth growing up in California, I heard some stories from my friend about his father's experience during the Vietnam War - his father was a U.S. Army officer, saw combat, and did three tours. There were a few stories and the one I remember the most was my friend saying that his father said that the rats in Da Nang were abundant and were as "big as cats". Hopefully, more than 50 years later, rats are no longer a problem in Da Nang, but I'm pretty sure they're a problem in L.A. now. Lol
is every one so stupid or somthing now days. were ever there are people there will all ways be rats and mice all the time, so that nice clean city you live in guss what there are all so rats and mice there too. so just by saying there rats in da Nang whats your point then.
what are talking about? you sound upset. i just say the rats we have in usa are mainly inpolitical oositions. sheesh, don't have a cow man@@markking3755
A retirement visa would make living in Vietnam more attractive. I am familiar with Da Nang and Hoi An and they are both wonderful places to visit and, as you said, the food is great. The market food court in Hoi An is delightful. Your advice about not renting scooters or motorbikes is good. Don't even think about it. It's just too dangerous.
Unless those quarterly (3 month) e-visa renewals are smooth and acceptable indefinitely, Vietnam doesn't really offer retirees a place to retire. Also if they allow that to be possible won't they just simply allow a retirement visa with a couple of conditions like they do in Thailand? So unless retirement visa is a reality in Vietnam I don't see how they could allow those $25 e-visa renewals indefinitely!
Great comprehensive breakdown of life in Vietnam. I'd definitely get to know the culture first while in the States before taking the big step. Good luck everyone 😀👍
Very informative. Thank you. Love your comments earlier on about eating western style food. Unfortunately, there are those among us who insist on doing this and it's something I've never ever understood. Looking forward to visiting Vietnam soon.
I lived two years with a Vietnamese immigrant in the usa, back in 2011, he lost his low paid job at GoodWill, was poor and kind of lived off me, then several years later he crashes at my other place, homeless, starts selling my stuff on Offerup. But several years after that, he got his Bachelor Degree in Teaching, became a traveling teacher, now he's living the life in Vietnam! I'm actually proud of him, never thought he'd be the success, but I was wrong. Now I'm the bum wishing for that great life in Vietnam.
I’m so glad to see some content on Da Nang. Everything I’ve seen so far centers around Hanoi or Saigon (HCMC). It looks beautiful 😍. I’m a 45 year old African American man. From what I’ve seen on UA-cam, I’m told I should expect a good amount of curiosity and flat out dumbfounded amazement as like seeing a unicorn in real life😂. However, I have seen that it’s far more advantageous to be fluent in Vietnamese if you’re really interested in connecting on a personal level so I plan to learn some of the language first. Right now I just want to catch a night bus from Hanoi to Saigon. Im a night person and former trucker/ bus driver myself so it looks so exciting!
Excellent advice. I'm subscribed. You are doing a great service. Thanks. (I've been to Thailand for 6 years, and soon plan to visit Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. This is great info. Thank you my friend.
Agreed. Vietnamese food is very balanced and the fish sauce is what make everything taste so delicious. Da Nang is also my favorite city in VN so far. Lovely beaches and laid back environment unlike Saigon. Good job
There is no variable visa options for long-term stay for retirement in Vietnam. Visa run gets really old especially if you are retired and wanting to stay there long term.
@user-xg6yc8ho3w It's very clear that Dan is not ready to settle down in one particular place, he has been on the road for 17 years. He said he is still looking for THE place to retire to.
Good point, nice place for a visit ,but not a realistic place to retire to. I see a lot of videos like this for various countries. Unfortunately, they tend to leave out the most important thing, immigration requirements.
Been living in Vietnam from 2002 to 2009. Last two years a bit south of Hoi An. Great, being in Da Nang from time to time. Maybe i will be back soon. Great video, thanks a lot!
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Can't say Vietnam was ever on my radar. But with reports and videos, I can see us mapping out 6-12 cities in 3-6 countries over 3 months as an easy intro to slow travel. 🐌 😊 Basically a 7-14 day stay per city. Definitely that "grippers " (what our 13 yr old daughter calls feet 😂) on the ground way of checking things out first. We could do an easy 3-6 month slow travel to Mexico city 🏣⛪️🏫🏢 there's so much to do and see with short hops to Tulum and Acapulco or other beaches 🌊 🌞🏖 Thanks again. Safe travels to you both.👍 🛫 ⛴️ 🚂
Thank you Dan for your video! I left Vietnam 45 years ago sinece i was a child & i have not been back. I will need ypur guide in the near future for my vacation. Many thanks again for the great works.
DAN👋 can you do an updated series on CAMBODIA for retirement if you have the time⁉ It seems you have NO HEADACHES visa wise as you can just do a new one every 12 months... BEST deal in the world from what I can see ????
Everything looks great there. Thank you for doing these vids it will really help narrow down things when I decide to retire overseas. You guys are awesome!
the difference nowadays is that you can use a translator app on your phone when i travelled Vietnam the 3 times in the past this wasn;t an option so i used to carry a pen and paper to have conversations using 'pictionary' which is easier said than done when you're terrible at drawing like i am haha
Thank you for a very informative video. Regarding to the visa, 3-month run is more reasonable or desirable. To do it monthly, that is very inconvenient and time consuming. Hopefully the government will change to at least 3 months. Thank you again. Take care.
The new 90 day evisa is exciting as I know it was 30 days with visa runs. This makes it much more do able. Thanks for great video and the other interview with expat living on beach. Cheers
One of my favorite places on the planet. Would be back there living if it was not for Covid. Living in Mexico now and boy is it expensive here with a lower lifestyle.
Da Nang is a fantastic city, except during the raining months when it rains every day. Here what I love about Da Nang. 1) It's clean and not crowded like HCMC and Hanoi. So it's pleasant to walk around the river or just sit on a stool drinking a coconut juice and watching the dragon bridge. 2) The beaches are clean. No price gouging at the beach. There's a chart that lists all prices for drinks and chairs. 3) Da Nang International Airport is fairly new. It's only 10 minutes from the city center, so you leave the city quickly.
Awesome Video and _essential_ information here. I had already planned to visit Vietnam this year and intended to see Da Nang, among other cities. Thank You Dan!! (I already own your complete travel course :).
Great info as always, thank you guys! I'm in Vietnam now slow traveling for my 90 days, but been avoiding Da Nang because I've heard it's so touristy and full of expats. Maybe this will change my mind lol. Wish I could be more helpful on the repeating visa info, but I split my time mainly between Thailand and Vietnam...so far no issues coming to Vietnam. I have however, been questioned at Thai immigration in BKK if I stay out if country only a couple weeks.
Da Nang has expats mainly in My An Beach. But even just 8 blocks west of there is the Vietnamese life with the best food and local cultural experiences. Go to the restaurant list on the first link below this video and visit the "local-ish" restaurants and you will see the real Vietnam.
Nice to see you hanging around in the area, i wasen't shure that you passed me at a restaurant in Hoi An today or was i wrong that i saw you there? At least i can confirm that the prices that you are putting out is pretty close to my estimate as well, and i am quite on the move person. Next place me and my friend will Check is Hue before Danang, and then Nha Trang and Da Lat, so we know witch of these plases is best for me as well, but i have a feeling that Pokhara Nepal and Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka is the winners, i generaly prefers cooler hillstations for me. I hope that you check Nepal and Sri Lanka at least because you lack those places, and India has some nice plases as well such as Udaipur and surrounding areas as well :)
What a great vlog, moving to Vietnam and Thailand for at least 6 months with my son is my dream for my 40th in a few years. As a single mother stretching out my money is a must! It appears that many apartments in Vietnam are more flexible with renting without a yearly contract than in Thailand. Also any advice for people with serious food allergies? I’m anaphylactic to shellfish, even something as simple as using the same spoon to stir a dish that has shrimp paste in it while cooking can kill me 😅
Yeah, I was afraid you would say that, though maybe vegan restaurants would be safe, and maybe some western ones if the staff speak great English. it's unfortunate, but being able to breathe is pretty great. and there is still cocnut coffee and egg coffee to look forward to :)@@VagabondAwake
@@ES-ku3oe Vietnam uses a lot of fish sauce in the food or as dips. Just make sure the food is truly vegan as the Viets in the past define vegetarian and vegan differently than the rest of he world.
@@ES-ku3oe Maybe in bigger cities with a big tourist crowd, their definition are the same. But I've seen in the past where they may define vegetarian as animals on land vs pescatarian. And it's possible they may forget fish sauce nulls a vegetarian dish. You can look for the word "chay" and go to the Buddhist temples for meals or do food tours in the bigger cities.
Youre right bro. I live in California. Im making $50,000 usd cash a year, but i still want to go back to VN. VN is fun and got a lot the good foods. You live to enjoy life. VN is the best place to enjoy life. If you making $2,000 usd a month in VN, then you’re good.
Waht is the water pollution situation ? do they have sewage treatment? My wife is from the Philippines and they have no sewage treatment so the only beaches that are clean/safe will be in areas with little to no buildings near the beach.
Hello. We met when you were here in Puerto Morelos Mexico. I’m still here but plan to travel to Da Nang in January. This video is very helpful and answered a lot of my questions. Are you still in Da Nang? Thanks for all that you do to help people who want to live free and enjoy this beautiful world 👏🏾.
Having lived in Vietnam for nearlly 20yrs i can say mr Vagabond has done a good and accurate job in explaining Vietnam a little bit hfor beginners. I personally don't give advice as such except i tell people. Do nothing because what ever you think you will think different in 6mths, and again another 6mths. Maybe a couple of yrs you"ll get the "lay of the land"...so keep your hand in your pocket until then. Make no mistake Vietnam is a difficult and complex society. Thats the challenge, that's the fun ?
Great video Guys, very thorough. I am definitely going to come and check out Vietnam soon. I appreciate you mentioning the air quality, coming from Australia, I took good air quality for granted and had not considered that when moving overseas (rookie mistake).
Vietnam is S. U. P. E. R. B. I have been there dozens of times. Look, Vietnamese people can live on 15 million VND per month or 615 USD per month and that is in Saigon which is more expensive. You want to have more “room to maneuver” so u need to calculate things well. But Vietnam is awesome and for me South East Asia is the best part of the planet, PERIOD!!! This video has a “wealth” of info…. Thanks for this.
$300 a month. I live in south Thailand. My home is paid for. My monthly bills (flip-phone 70 cents, internet $12, garbage $2, water $2, electricity $70, gas $60, and car insurance $8) come to $154. I run the AC 20 hours a day. Food is $146 because I eat out a lot. An apartment here in Phattalume is $100. I don't waste money on drinks and women. Easy to live on $400 a month in an apartment here.
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yes i agree with you about the food in vietnam is great the two time i have gone to vietnam the one thing i never missed from the usa was any american foods if i live in vietnam the one place i would never ever goto would be any expats food type restaurant at all it would be at the very lest the very last place i would go. and when you are over seas the last type of people you would want to see would be any sxpats for sure.
All looks great but the big South China Sea conflict scares me. My sister visited Vietnam and she was very happy, loved all about the country.Maybe one day I visit, health, food and good climate are very important for me Thank you so much 😊
always really good insightful information....well laid out and well recited..never tire of watching your videos..thanks so much !..(best regards from a uk ex pat..)
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very good analysis of Danang, i spent a week there 18mths ago, and really enjoy the place. I have travelled extensively through out Phillipines, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and Maylasia ...I like Jomtien in Thailand , Kampot and Siem reap in cambodia, Danang and Hoi Ann in Vietnam as future places to settle for long term stays , bring on 2025 :-)
Thanks for sharing, Dan. Great info, you are the best. Hope to meet you for coffee or beer in Da Nang. That Fried TOFU on Rice dish would cost at least CAD$13.00 (around US$10.00) in Saskatoon.
My only hesitation would be the language barrier. In every other way, it looks to be superior to the Philippines. Dan, you mentioned "winter." It looks to be on the same latitude line as Manilla. Is there really a "winter" there?
I just got back from there...January 2024...daytime max was about 25c every day and drops down to about 20c in the evenings. Nice and cool, like summer in England. I live in Bangkok and it was a huge change from the relentless 35c every day here in Bangkok even in January. So it has a proper cool season. If you live in Da nang, jogging or cycling along the beach front (which is at least 5km long) is a viable option thanks to there being plenty of open space and the cool temperatures. Good luck cycling or jogging in Bangkok. I find in BKK only viable way to get exercise is in gyms with aircon, due to the oppressive heat. Prices also much cheaper than in Bangkok or tourist areas of Thailand. Vietnam is awesome, massively under-rated. It's a safe, orderly, well organised country, the people are friendly, not as friendly as Thai people., but friendly enough. In cities like da nang, people speak enough English you can get by easily. I need to start learning Vietnamese and spending more time there!
I think you really do need to rent a vehicle in Da Nang,its so spread out.The seafront is one side of the river,where most tourists stay and the over side of the river is where the locals live.I did rent a motorbike there because I'm quite an experienced rider now.Not many traffic lights there but they have a radiused yellow line painted on the road and if you follow it,it works quite well at crossroads.
Trying to help those people -Too many GIs died in Da Nang for me to consider it a retirement spot, it’s a friggin communist country ! It’s not pronounced Da Nong it’s Da Nanang - Army Vet Retired 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service.... But your position on this is no different than someone saying Japan and Germany shouldn't be considered due to their history in WWII. At what point do you put the past in the past and move on?
Interesting perspective. They had their own civil war. Americans traveled to their country to kill Vietnamese and you’re holding a grudge because they shot back? From that perspective it should be more surprising that Vietnamese welcome Americans into their country, don’t you think? Especially since the side that Americans were killing is the side that won the war. I agree with the communism concern as valid though. Like China, they abandoned actual communism because it doesn’t work, but kept their Party in power. In essence a dictatorship by committee. So my main concern in Vietnam for retirement would be the risk of any real estate purchase or if several years of lease money were paid in advance. Local Party officials are notorious for seizing land “in the State’s best interest” and giving pennies on the dollar in compensation.
Thanks for your service. While I can see your concerns, I would be very interested in what your thoughts were after going for a visit. Would they be the same or do an about face? Mostly, people are people. We just want to live our lives and be left alone by the government. God knows our US gov't needs an overhaul... All the best.
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Dan you do not eat meals out for only 1-2$ a meal, a typical Pho Bo costs between 40-60 dong I have been to the cheap places here, describe what you get for less than 50 dong! Most foreigners would not want to eat what you do, although there are many meals for less than 100 dong, on the money you are now making I know you are not eating out for less than 50 dong each very often....
thank you i will be there in febuary
They seem to eat a lot of vegan meals so that might explain the price difference@@theoldgringo7482
Easy said than done. Food and housing for sure cheaper than US. However, when illness arrives, especially serious ones, no amount of health insurance or healthcare in Vietnam would be able to take good care of you like the US. Food safety, polluted environment, and other shortcuts there are big concerns, too.
Vietnam, a country with friendly people
DN is the #1 choice overall for retirees in VN. A couple points Dan missed is: 1)safety 2)local culture (local/central VN people are the most chill/unasuming/down to earth people ) and finally 3)It offers a great ideal ratio vibe of small beach town feel & big touristy area feel so that if you live there you still have access to lively vibrant activity at your doorsteps (so your best friends n family will want to visit you). Who wants to go retire and look at the rice fields 8 hrs day?
I love looking at rice fields…especially during harvest
@@kippsguitar6539 yeah! I heard that a couple of weeks ago, but I do believe the rainy season in Da Nang is peak season in Thailand. Indonesia islands fit in there somewhere
@@kippsguitar6539 whats the matter not enough lady boys lol ..just kidding. Thanks for honest input ..
I've lived in the Philippines for nearly 2 years now. I'm in Malaybalay Bukidnon. The weather is seldom hot and I love it here!
@@thomasmanning829 isn't safety and security an issue in mindanao? and what about social life?
Fully agree with your findings. Da Nang is a great place. I have escaped the winters in the Netherlands for the last 10 years or so. The last two I have spend in Da Nang and I will arrive again on January 24th for two months. I am a vegetarian my whole life and I was pleased to see you listing of vegan/vegetarian restaurants. I discoverd some new ones. Thanks for the video.
Oh yeah mede lander. Ik ben nu in thailand. En nl sneeuw. Kom hier snel!
Vijf maanden hier geweest, top, morgen weer naar Thailand voor een paar maanden, laat maar sneeuwen in Nederland
lucky bastard@@frankvansaase7052
Sorry to hesr your a vegetarian. I'm going out tonight for a T-bone steak and I'll order an extra one on your behalf. Peace!
@@frankvansaase7052 Hi Frank. Wat zijn de voorwaarden voor een 5 maandelijks verblijf?
I am a Vietnam era Marine Corps veteran. I spent 1 1/2 years in Da Nang and several months in Chu Lai from 1967 thru 1970. I really enjoy seeing the changes made in Vietnam and the video you made here, thanks for sharing your experiences.
In spite of Nixon Johnson these incredible people hold no animosity. Da Nang is now better than most USA cities!
I'm glad to see your comment. I have been a little concerned about telling my dad that I would consider relocating to Vietnam. He was a Marine Corps veteran too, and I wouldn't want him to feel betrayed.
Vietnam is a beautiful country. The war took a toll on both sides, but the war has been over for us vets since 1975. The Vietnamese I worked with were very good people. Talk to your dad man to man about it. @@coreygrant5974
@@coreygrant5974 yeah his country sent him over there based on a false flag (gulf of Tonkin). His country committed war crimes throughout all of SE Asia (Kissinger, Agent Orange, etc). Remember the South Vietnamese we’re our “allies” and we were fighting for their “freedom”. Why would he be betrayed? That you didn’t go there on a killing spree?
Did you ever run with Animal Mother or Joker?
I worked for Vietnamien people here in Canada and they make the best food i have ever eated. My number 1 favorite food of all time. Absolutely délicious
best food i have ever "eated" (ATE)
@@ASEmastermechanic Eaten
DaNang looks and sounds like a great destination for me. im a 68 year old retired man with a few health issues. the food looks amazing and so affordable. you have the most detailed and informative channel for expacts like me, by far. i have watched them all over the past year and i basicly only watch your vids these days. thank you for your good work and recommendations. i cannot wait to get to southeast Asia and spend quality time there. Glenn
@glenn9057, I would think if you decide to go, he can give you few pointers and be ur guide for few days. I totally agree with what Dan said. However, we, human, need compatible companion, and that's the most challenge, and that part is the make or break.
Don't wait. We don't get younger.
If you don't like Da Nang or Vietnam, you easily fly to another SE Asia country.
The food in Vietnam seemed to get digested easier and faster than the food here in the States. When I visited Vietnam for the whole month and every meal I ate to the fullest and never feel bloated or uncomfortable. Whereas the food in the States I can only eat to about 2/3 full and still have bloating & heartburn occasionally. Another thing I noticed is my aches and pains on the shoulders is year round, but is more exasperated during the colder months here in the States. The whole month I stayed in Vietnam I forgot completely about the aches and pains and when I came back to the States the aches and pains returned within 2 weeks. I had noticed the change in the aches and pains symptoms on my shoulders when I visited and returned to the States in 2017, 2019 & 2023.
@@briannguyen0419 The food in the US are more processed than in Vietnam and SE Asia. Also, the meats are higher quality because the animals are healthier. They get to move around unlike the pigs, cows, and chickens in US farms.
And you probably eat more vegetables and fruits when in Asia.
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I'm currently living in DaNang near My Khe. I spend most of my time between here and Hoi An. This is a very good video of what's becoming my favorite place in Southeast Asia, with very accurate and useful information for anyone wishing to enjoy the laid-back experience.
Hoi-an is an absolute beautiful little village. Great central point Da nang.
How are the Vietnamese beers and whiskey
@@shacknastyray4429 Tasty
What visa do you have that allows you to live there long term? Thank you
@@adamchamberlain9817 Vietnam 5 year visa. Submit an application at your nearest Vietnam Embassy or Consulate.
Great video. I just came back from there last week. Fell in love with the place and hope to make it my second home in the near future.
Da Nang was one of the best places I stayed. 6 months there was so good. Great value for money when it came to accommodation, food, cafes and so much more.
I would highly recommend it!!
I want to live in North Korea, very clean country, no expats gossiping.
@@eddieBoxerYou should, I think you'd love the experience, let me know how it is once you've been there a few months
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Good video, thank you.
What kind of visa have you got to stay long term ? Because for me ( French) I can stay for only 3 months,45 days free and then 45 days extension. I will come there next February, it looks great
Traveled to Vietnam a couple of times with a Vietnam Veterans group, in 99 and 01, and went from North to South and stayed in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Saigon, etc... Outside of Saigon, it was rare to see westerners, and most that you saw weren't tourist or expats, they were working there. Always rented scooters and had no problems, you just drive like you walk over there, and just go. Most of the beach resorts weren't built yet, but they took us around and showed them under construction. We rented Cyclos in Hanoi and strapped an insulated keg to one and rode around town getting drunk with the Cyclo drivers. Hue was nice, seeing the Citadel, and doing a dinner cruise on the perfume river was fun. Stayed at the Furama in Da Nang both times, nice place, drank snake and gecko wine, checked out Marble Mountain, and hung out at the real China Beach, etc.. Nha Trang was a nice beachfront town, but had alot of Heroin and crime problems back then, and the locals had destroyed the nice coral areas for snorkling and diving from fishing with dynamite. Saigon was fun, but had a lot more Western feel to it, and the Rex hotel used to have really good food. Most people don't realize that alot of the Cyclo drivers in Saigon were former South Vietnamese military. After the reeducation camps post war, that was one of the few jobs they were allowed to have.
Anyway, had a great time on both trips as a guest of the Vietnam Veterans group, and got to travel to all the old battle sites, bases, etc., and listen to the Vets as they talked about their experiences. I am glad i got to see Vietnam before social media, and alot of tourists and expats showed up. The people were very friendly, and was surprised how many spoke English even up North. I hope to return in a couple of years.
If anyone is interested i have videos from the trip on my channel, not great footage because the humidity played hell with my new camcorder.
LOVE the idea of the Cyclos! Will ask my wife is they're still in Hanoi.
Very different now from even 10 years ago.
You mentioned Hanoi, but other than bun cha and bia hoi, I have no love for it. Lots of pollution; we were there for Tet in 2023. Big variation in temperatures; we are from cold climate and were prepared but YMMV. You know what the summers are like.
I just love your comment. "We rented Cyclos in Hanoi and strapped an insulated keg to one and rode around town getting drunk with the Cyclo drivers..." You are the kind of guys I would have a drink with.
Just watched your video , amazing footages. you wouldnt believe how much Vietnam changed in 20- 25 years.
I'd finally gotten to Da Nang (the only place I'd stay in VN for any length of time) last summer, but had spent time in Hanoi, HCMC, Nha Trang, etc and even in a dozen years, things have changed sooooo much.
20+ years? The change must be amazing.
Mày đang nói về 30 năm trước à 😂😂😂 hiện tại Việt Nam tốt hơn
I’m putting DaNang on my list! Thx and keep up the good work. Sending peace and love
I absolutely love Da Nang! I wish Vietnam would introduce an affordable retirement visa.
so i take it the Ex Pat long term visas are.. pricey...???
i will give u guy an honest answer as local vietnamese according to what i know. Some years ago, vietnam have trouble with chinese immigrant investor and settlers and there was a protest broke out because vietnamese worried they would buy all the land and turn a region in northern vietnam into a "special economic zone" like cambodia or laos, so the government have tread very lightly with foreigners. Your are welcome to come but for long term stay, its getting more strict.
at least until recently.
I think you have to get out of the country once every 6 months and re-enter, and you're fine. You can go to Cambodia or Lao, Thailand, Singapore for a quick getaway and come back thru custom and you're legit. Yes, it's a bit inconvenience but it's not too complicated.
@@Max-ti5nqevery 3 months he said bruh. go well
GREAT VID! I TAUGHT ENGLISH IN SAIGON FOR 2.5 YRS AND LOVED THE PEOPLE, FOOD, CULTURE. I SPENT AROUND $700 A MONTH FOR ALL MY EXPENSE AND LIVED LIKE A KING. I TRAVELED ALL OVER BUT DIDN'T GET TO DA NANG. I'LL DEFINITELY GO BACK FOR A VISIT.
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Love videos like this. Vietnam has moved up the list. Thanks.❤
Hey guys, Happy New Year. Currently living in Pattaya, TH. I am thinking of going to Vietnam and exploring the cost of living. This vlog is very useful.
Great video, Dan! The funny thing is I watch your channel not actually to find a place to retire to but in the hope of traveling indefinitely like you do. Some day! End of this year at 56 is the plan.
Do update how u go ok
Thank you to choosing Da Nang for your destination
My lovely home town 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
I visited DaNang with my family and absolutely loved it. Beautiful people, gorgeous landscape and beaches, the most delicious and affordable food. We will be back many times.
The food in Vietnam seemed to get digested easier and faster than the food here in the States. When I visited Vietnam for the whole month and every meal I ate to the fullest and never feel bloated or uncomfortable. Whereas the food in the States I can only eat to about 2/3 full and still have bloating & heartburn occasionally. Another thing I noticed is my aches and pains on the shoulders is year round, but is more exasperated during the colder months here in the States. The whole month I stayed in Vietnam I forgot completely about the aches and pains and when I came back to the States the aches and pains returned within 2 weeks. I had noticed the change in the aches and pains symptoms on my shoulders when I visited and returned to the States in 2017, 2019 & 2023.
The US is a stress pit. It could be weather or anxiety. I am not a fan of the US for living anymore. I just go to visit family and friends now.
also for those who suffers seasonal allergy will certainly get a sense of relief too, and chapped lips also be gone
@briannguyen0419 It's the enriched flour in the US. Messes with a lot of people and causes those symptoms.
Big difference when diet is based on rice than wheat (rice noodles, rice paper, rice as rice...plus the abundance of vegetables at meals). Wheat can cause inflammation and red meat constipation. Western diet is shit. Lol
Easily your best produced content yet Dan! I absolutely loved this work and can’t wait to see where you go next in 2024. We’re getting snowed on here in Toronto and I’ve never been more jealous of your adventures with Qiang. Just comparing your work from 2019 to now demonstrates your growth as a producer and the value of the retire in paradise and slow travel while earning your income online movement. Keep up the great work!
Wow, thanks!
I love your channel! Never want to own a jacket ever again!!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful information. I went to Vietnam 5 years ago for dental work and would love to go back and your information is so helpful. 🤗
May I ask where you got dental work done?
@@sharpapple yes. If you go into google and type in Dental Departure’s and you will go to the website.
This dentist are up to western standards but way cheaper.
Good luck 🍀
That's what I'm planning to do next month there. Got any recommendations where to go for dental?
@@dannywilson2675 if you go to the site ,,,Dental Departures. In google it will give you the information. I went to Da Nang. Excellent service and great price. Good luck 🍀
So much work went into this exhaustive report. Thank you! We are visiting in April to see if we want to retire there from Canada.
canada is so cold..
Hey Dan. Another great video. Thanks for showing us Vietnam. Thanks to you I’ll be in the Philippines next month. Thailand the following year and now that I know there are great beaches in Vietnam, I will be there in 2026. I love great beaches. I have wasted so much money overspending visiting beaches from Florida to Hawaii. You have saved me so much money by inspiring me to visit beaches in South east Asia. If it wasn’t for channels like yours most of us would be clueless that it is so inexpensive to visit and live in the beautiful exotic places. Once again thank you for finding your dream job hobby! We are all benefiting from your grueling hard work😂
If your after fantastic beaches come to Australia mate if you're after cheap travel or younger ladies don't come to Australia 😊
@@johnsmith-gs4qfDanger, Will Robinson - Robot, Lost in Space…Sharks, snakes, spiders, etc.
The only way this works financially is to do slow travel like Dan. Otherwise traveling ba c k and forth to Notlrth America will eat up any savings on cheaper food and accommodation. That's what I'm going to do.
@@WilliamFluery hahaha you never see them
This is my hometown,I left it 43 years ago and settle in San Diego California now, it's like San Diego, only warmer than San Diego, I swim in the ocean all year round,in the winter the water is more warmer than the water in San Diego in the summer.
Hard to believe that Danang / Vietnam was a war torn country just 50 years ago. They have definitely made it appealing to visit. Good info on all the expense details.
just look at detroit, is it better to win or lose wars, did we really win...all I know is israelis come to the US and get organs before american citizens and dont pay a dime
Hello, new sub here. I’m watching from Atl, G.A. I’m 36, while growing up I watched Vietnam war movies which gave me a profound love for the country, and it’s beauty. I’m outdoors man, who relocated from the hustle and bustle of NYC life. But the cost of living inside of America is destroying the fabric of America. Vietnam and Thailand has been on my radar. I would love to do a full months travel from ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Hanoi. Thank you for posting this content, please keep the videos coming.
My pleasure Donnell!
Besides Vietnam and Thailand, you should check out Malaysia and Indonesia since you are an outdoor person. The good thing about SE Asia is if you don't like or tired of a place, you can easily relocate.
If you like the outdoors, majestic sceneries and such, head to northern Vietnam. Do multi-day caving in Vietnam (check out the video from "Adventures of A+K" or the long one from "Tim and Fin"). Or you can do t he Ha Giang Loop (again both channels mentioned previously made great videos on this). Hanoi is very popular with vloggers because unlike HCMC, it has a charm to it due to the fact it keeps to the tradition, culture, and has a lot of the French architecture with lots of trees and greenery in the city. Don't miss Ninh Binh. Other channels that made great videos there are "Mike & Ashley", Sammy and Tommy", "Flora and Note", "Shev and Dev", etc.
Thanks for doing this series on Vietnam. I am headed to Thailand area in the next month. Vietnam will be one of those places. I will check out for a future residence. Short-term more long-term. I don't know, but it's interesting that you mentioned it. Because I saw something about this. I'm a bloggers. Website and now that you're doing. This makes me more interested. Because I trust your content. Thank you.
Magandang gabi po from Las Piñas in Manila, hope you guys are doing well as we are here. I am finally in my approval stage for my SRRV visa residency here and expect to receive it by the end of the month. Got my bank account here and receiving my SSA here now. Well you two be safe and stay awesome, power-on Dan an Qiang❤
You look great Dan,my homeland but I have never been in Da Nang I won’t miss it for my next trip to VN. Take care yourself good and enjoy life. Thanks for your clip
Have fun!
I wend to DaNang last month with my family, stayed in one of the beach hotels, and enjoyed a lot. I moved to VN last May from US, living north of Hanoi. DN is very popular spot and saw many new apartments (condo) under construction. My wife is originally from VN, so I have 5 years family Visa, which makes it easier for me to live in VN. I still work for my company in US (remote work, as software engineer) so feel very comfortable living here. Thank you so much for posting the Video, and enjoyed a lot!
Absolutely. Yes. Expats selling real estate are looking for kickbacks. In other countries. Perfect word. And it used to be recommended one wait at least a year. Now they try to get a person to buy quick. Saying ‘ This house or apartment will go fast so you must contact us quick. What nonsense. There are so many available spaces
Also buying too quick and then discovering if they missed out on a better place or section of town
Love this video. Realistic and honest. Nice been watching your channel for years.
The best decision ever. Da Nang is one of the best cities in Vietnam. I am sure the city would treat you very well. Food variety, very reasonable cost of living with a good standard of living, hospitable people, tropical weather...you have everything in a small city.
The food looks amazing! Thanks for the report!
During my youth growing up in California, I heard some stories from my friend about his father's experience during the Vietnam War - his father was a U.S. Army officer, saw combat, and did three tours. There were a few stories and the one I remember the most was my friend saying that his father said that the rats in Da Nang were abundant and were as "big as cats". Hopefully, more than 50 years later, rats are no longer a problem in Da Nang, but I'm pretty sure they're a problem in L.A. now. Lol
Thank you for sharing that heart ❤️ warming story
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Lol, sounds like they moved.
we have problem with rats in USA, they are usually on tv and asking us to vote for them@@kokalti
is every one so stupid or somthing now days. were ever there are people there will all ways be rats and mice all the time, so that nice clean city you live in guss what there are all so rats and mice there too. so just by saying there rats in da Nang whats your point then.
what are talking about? you sound upset. i just say the rats we have in usa are mainly inpolitical oositions. sheesh, don't have a cow man@@markking3755
A retirement visa would make living in Vietnam more attractive. I am familiar with Da Nang and Hoi An and they are both wonderful places to visit and, as you said, the food is great. The market food court in Hoi An is delightful. Your advice about not renting scooters or motorbikes is good. Don't even think about it. It's just too dangerous.
I NEVER drive anywhere outside the US. I hate to think what would happen to me if I caused an accident or worse hurt someone. 😵💫
Unless those quarterly (3 month) e-visa renewals are smooth and acceptable indefinitely, Vietnam doesn't really offer retirees a place to retire. Also if they allow that to be possible won't they just simply allow a retirement visa with a couple of conditions like they do in Thailand? So unless retirement visa is a reality in Vietnam I don't see how they could allow those $25 e-visa renewals indefinitely!
@@phyzwiz1 Better with a retirement visa in Thailand and travel to vietnam or any surrounding countries
was in Danang last month, found it very affordable. probably the most reasonably priced destination in SEA.
Great comprehensive breakdown of life in Vietnam. I'd definitely get to know the culture first while in the States before taking the big step. Good luck everyone 😀👍
Very informative. Thank you. Love your comments earlier on about eating western style food. Unfortunately, there are those among us who insist on doing this and it's something I've never ever understood. Looking forward to visiting Vietnam soon.
I call trying to live your old life in a new country the "Expat Bubble Life." :-)
@@VagabondAwake very true, why do people want to stay in that "bubble?"??
You are by far the best Expat to watch for “:The Truth “ about early retirement.
I lived two years with a Vietnamese immigrant in the usa, back in 2011, he lost his low paid job at GoodWill, was poor and kind of lived off me, then several years later he crashes at my other place, homeless, starts selling my stuff on Offerup. But several years after that, he got his Bachelor Degree in Teaching, became a traveling teacher, now he's living the life in Vietnam! I'm actually proud of him, never thought he'd be the success, but I was wrong. Now I'm the bum wishing for that great life in Vietnam.
Lollll
Chin up mate, things will get better soon.
i met my vietnamese girlfriend at the portland maine goodwill store , now i live in vietnam !
Why don’t you refer to him as a Vietnamese expat?
Because he was an immigrant to her country@@darumagenki6271
I appreciate the clear information and your calm demeanor and voice.
I’m so glad to see some content on Da Nang. Everything I’ve seen so far centers around Hanoi or Saigon (HCMC). It looks beautiful 😍. I’m a 45 year old African American man. From what I’ve seen on UA-cam, I’m told I should expect a good amount of curiosity and flat out dumbfounded amazement as like seeing a unicorn in real life😂. However, I have seen that it’s far more advantageous to be fluent in Vietnamese if you’re really interested in connecting on a personal level so I plan to learn some of the language first. Right now I just want to catch a night bus from Hanoi to Saigon. Im a night person and former trucker/ bus driver myself so it looks so exciting!
Super helpful for my retirement plan! Da Nang for $872 a month sounds like a dream.
It is a dream for spendthrifts
Thanks Dan, that information is gold.❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent advice. I'm subscribed. You are doing a great service. Thanks. (I've been to Thailand for 6 years, and soon plan to visit Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. This is great info. Thank you my friend.
Thanks and welcome
Putting a table of all these expenses whenever you discuss then would be super useful :) Thanks for your detailed overview of the expenses.
Did you see in the video where I have a table with all the expenses?
Agreed. Vietnamese food is very balanced and the fish sauce is what make everything taste so delicious. Da Nang is also my favorite city in VN so far. Lovely beaches and laid back environment unlike Saigon. Good job
There is no variable visa options for long-term stay for retirement in Vietnam. Visa run gets really old especially if you are retired and wanting to stay there long term.
@user-xg6yc8ho3w It's very clear that Dan is not ready to settle down in one particular place, he has been on the road for 17 years. He said he is still looking for THE place to retire to.
Yes, the visa situation is not ideal.
Good point, nice place for a visit ,but not a realistic place to retire to. I see a lot of videos like this for various countries. Unfortunately, they tend to leave out the most important thing, immigration requirements.
Been living in Vietnam from 2002 to 2009. Last two years a bit south of Hoi An. Great, being in Da Nang from time to time. Maybe i will be back soon.
Great video, thanks a lot!
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Can't say Vietnam was ever on my radar. But with reports and videos, I can see us mapping out 6-12 cities in 3-6 countries over 3 months as an easy intro to slow travel. 🐌 😊 Basically a 7-14 day stay per city.
Definitely that "grippers " (what our 13 yr old daughter calls feet 😂) on the ground way of checking things out first.
We could do an easy 3-6 month slow travel to Mexico city 🏣⛪️🏫🏢 there's so much to do and see with short hops to Tulum and Acapulco or other beaches 🌊 🌞🏖
Thanks again. Safe travels to you both.👍 🛫 ⛴️ 🚂
Thank you Dan for your video! I left Vietnam 45 years ago sinece i was a child & i have not been back. I will need ypur guide in the near future for my vacation. Many thanks again for the great works.
DAN👋 can you do an updated series on CAMBODIA for retirement if you have the time⁉ It seems you have NO HEADACHES visa wise as you can just do a new one every 12 months... BEST deal in the world from what I can see ????
Everything looks great there. Thank you for doing these vids it will really help narrow down things when I decide to retire overseas. You guys are awesome!
i have been to vietnam 2 time with 4 weeks each time so i do have some knowledge about vietnam and the number one barrier is the language.
We travel all over the world so we are used to communicating while we travel.
the difference nowadays is that you can use a translator app on your phone
when i travelled Vietnam the 3 times in the past this wasn;t an option so i used to carry a pen and paper to have conversations using 'pictionary' which is easier said than done when you're terrible at drawing like i am haha
this is very true and honest about retiring in Da Nang! thank you
Thank you for a very informative video.
Regarding to the visa, 3-month run is more reasonable or desirable. To do it monthly, that is very inconvenient and time consuming. Hopefully the government will change to at least 3 months. Thank you again. Take care.
It is 3months if you apply for e-visa
Thanks for your video! I'm deciding where to go in a year or two. I'm torn between Thailand, Philippines, and NOW Vietnam :)
Looking forward to seeing how well the 3-month visa will work Dan. Wish the both of you luck. It just started last July, so not much information.
Okay, I live in Bangkok and Langkawi, but you really made me curious with this video. I will be joining you for a while in the next few months
You look twice her age but you're in good shape as well. Well done ;)
The new 90 day evisa is exciting as I know it was 30 days with visa runs. This makes it much more do able. Thanks for great video and the other interview with expat living on beach. Cheers
I am 54 years old, I have to work until I am 68. and when I'm there, I think this is the place I'd like to spend my retirement time
We are very honored that your are *thinking* about spending the last few years of your life in DN!
Dan, good information to share . Hope you continue sharing life in Vietnam. I appreciate...
Enjoy your life with your wife.....
One of my favorite places on the planet. Would be back there living if it was not for Covid. Living in Mexico now and boy is it expensive here with a lower lifestyle.
vietnamese love mexican music, telemundo..
Da Nang looks really great ... visiting soon and getting those lunches
Visit our favorite restaurants. First link in notes below this video.
Da Nang is a fantastic city, except during the raining months when it rains every day. Here what I love about Da Nang.
1) It's clean and not crowded like HCMC and Hanoi. So it's pleasant to walk around the river or just sit on a stool drinking a coconut juice and watching the dragon bridge.
2) The beaches are clean. No price gouging at the beach. There's a chart that lists all prices for drinks and chairs.
3) Da Nang International Airport is fairly new. It's only 10 minutes from the city center, so you leave the city quickly.
Thanks How would you rate Da Lat, are some expats there
Awesome Video and _essential_ information here. I had already planned to visit Vietnam this year and intended to see Da Nang, among other cities. Thank You Dan!! (I already own your complete travel course :).
Very cool. We love it here.
Great info as always, thank you guys! I'm in Vietnam now slow traveling for my 90 days, but been avoiding Da Nang because I've heard it's so touristy and full of expats. Maybe this will change my mind lol. Wish I could be more helpful on the repeating visa info, but I split my time mainly between Thailand and Vietnam...so far no issues coming to Vietnam. I have however, been questioned at Thai immigration in BKK if I stay out if country only a couple weeks.
compared to Thailand/ Saigon. Expat # in DN is way small. You can always stay away from "expat areas".
Da Nang has expats mainly in My An Beach. But even just 8 blocks west of there is the Vietnamese life with the best food and local cultural experiences. Go to the restaurant list on the first link below this video and visit the "local-ish" restaurants and you will see the real Vietnam.
Nice to see you hanging around in the area, i wasen't shure that you passed me at a restaurant in Hoi An today or was i wrong that i saw you there? At least i can confirm that the prices that you are putting out is pretty close to my estimate as well, and i am quite on the move person. Next place me and my friend will Check is Hue before Danang, and then Nha Trang and Da Lat, so we know witch of these plases is best for me as well, but i have a feeling that Pokhara Nepal and Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka is the winners, i generaly prefers cooler hillstations for me. I hope that you check Nepal and Sri Lanka at least because you lack those places, and India has some nice plases as well such as Udaipur and surrounding areas as well :)
Yes!
@@VagabondAwake Are in Hue now, for some days, maybe renting some motorbikes and take a trip to the DMZ and see the sights there the next days :)
If you like cooler weather, try Ninh Binh or Phong Nha in northern Vietnam.
Dear new friends, thank you so much for your great videos, with such important informations about visiting Vietnam!
Aristotle. Greece.
What a great vlog, moving to Vietnam and Thailand for at least 6 months with my son is my dream for my 40th in a few years. As a single mother stretching out my money is a must! It appears that many apartments in Vietnam are more flexible with renting without a yearly contract than in Thailand. Also any advice for people with serious food allergies? I’m anaphylactic to shellfish, even something as simple as using the same spoon to stir a dish that has shrimp paste in it while cooking can kill me 😅
Wow. That sounds dangerous. You might want to do all your own cooking at home to avoid dying here.
Yeah, I was afraid you would say that, though maybe vegan restaurants would be safe, and maybe some western ones if the staff speak great English. it's unfortunate, but being able to breathe is pretty great. and there is still cocnut coffee and egg coffee to look forward to :)@@VagabondAwake
@@ES-ku3oe Vietnam uses a lot of fish sauce in the food or as dips. Just make sure the food is truly vegan as the Viets in the past define vegetarian and vegan differently than the rest of he world.
@@doodahgurlie that's potentially life saving advice, thank you!
@@ES-ku3oe Maybe in bigger cities with a big tourist crowd, their definition are the same. But I've seen in the past where they may define vegetarian as animals on land vs pescatarian. And it's possible they may forget fish sauce nulls a vegetarian dish. You can look for the word "chay" and go to the Buddhist temples for meals or do food tours in the bigger cities.
Thank you Dan. Love your vlogs. As an expat semi retired in China, it's great comparing and looking at other options. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Youre right bro. I live in California. Im making $50,000 usd cash a year, but i still want to go back to VN. VN is fun and got a lot the good foods. You live to enjoy life. VN is the best place to enjoy life. If you making $2,000 usd a month in VN, then you’re good.
Very detailed and needed information for anyone planning a trip to Da Nang. Thanks Dan!
My pleasure!
Waht is the water pollution situation ? do they have sewage treatment? My wife is from the Philippines and they have no sewage treatment so the only beaches that are clean/safe will be in areas with little to no buildings near the beach.
I don't know.
Da Nang's city beaches are quite clean, no sewerage issues
Hello. We met when you were here in Puerto Morelos Mexico. I’m still here but plan to travel to Da Nang in January. This video is very helpful and answered a lot of my questions. Are you still in Da Nang? Thanks for all that you do to help people who want to live free and enjoy this beautiful world 👏🏾.
We are in Bangkok now but may trave to Vietnam in the first quarter of 2025. Not sure yet.
Having lived in Vietnam for nearlly 20yrs i can say mr Vagabond has done a good and accurate job in explaining Vietnam a little bit hfor beginners. I personally don't give advice as such except i tell people. Do nothing because what ever you think you will think different in 6mths, and again another 6mths. Maybe a couple of yrs you"ll get the "lay of the land"...so keep your hand in your pocket until then.
Make no mistake Vietnam is a difficult and complex society. Thats the challenge, that's the fun ?
Great point. Make no permanent decisions until the honeymoon wears off, and that can take a long time.
Great video Guys, very thorough. I am definitely going to come and check out Vietnam soon. I appreciate you mentioning the air quality, coming from Australia, I took good air quality for granted and had not considered that when moving overseas (rookie mistake).
Vietnam is S. U. P. E. R. B. I have been there dozens of times.
Look, Vietnamese people can live on 15 million VND per month or 615 USD per month and that is in Saigon which is more expensive. You want to have more “room to maneuver” so u need to calculate things well. But Vietnam is awesome and for me South East Asia is the best part of the planet, PERIOD!!!
This video has a “wealth” of info…. Thanks for this.
$300 a month. I live in south Thailand. My home is paid for. My monthly bills (flip-phone 70 cents, internet $12, garbage $2, water $2, electricity $70, gas $60, and car insurance $8) come to $154. I run the AC 20 hours a day. Food is $146 because I eat out a lot. An apartment here in Phattalume is $100. I don't waste money on drinks and women. Easy to live on $400 a month in an apartment here.
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equities going 8% up and 20% down. Should i hold on or sell off my positions and hold cash?.
We don't give that kind of advice here. But I like the way Warren Buffett thinks.
Don't sell; avoid trying to time the market and incurring unnecessary taxes.
Stay grounded and focus on the long term. Or just seek counsel from a market strategist.
I agree. On my personal experience working with an investment advlsor, I currently have $656k in a well-diversified portfollo that has experienced exponential growth.
Mind if I ask you to recommend how to reach this particular coach you using their service? Seems you've figured it all out unlike the rest of us.
She's known as 'Olivia Maria Lucas'. One of the finest portfolio managers in the field. She's widely recognized; you should take a look at her work.
Thanks so much for sharing. I have been to Danang almost 8 years ago. Didn't realise it is so developed now
yes i agree with you about the food in vietnam is great the two time i have gone to vietnam the one thing i never missed from the usa was any american foods if i live in vietnam the one place i would never ever goto would be any expats food type restaurant at all it would be at the very lest the very last place i would go. and when you are over seas the last type of people you would want to see would be any sxpats for sure.
The women always look so slim, the food must be very healthy ❤
All looks great but the big South China Sea conflict scares me. My sister visited Vietnam and she was very happy, loved all about the country.Maybe one day I visit, health, food and good climate are very important for me
Thank you so much 😊
always really good insightful information....well laid out and well recited..never tire of watching your videos..thanks so much !..(best regards from a uk ex pat..)
you forgot health insurance in your calculations and what it cost to see a doctor and how much are prescriptions
Great question @peterrobbins6691, I have one report where I explain what I do about health care and another where I show you how I search for health insurance, and a third report sharing which one I decided to finally buy.
What I do about health care: vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/
Report where I search for health insurance: vagabondbuddha.com/best-health-insurance-for-ex-pats-in-philippines/
Here is the Health Insurance I bought (and scams to avoid): ua-cam.com/video/0leF_BCLVKw/v-deo.html
By the way, once you search for health care you will start seeing more offers for health insurance and travelers insurance when you are online. Health insurance is one of the most dynamic or changing industries in the travel world because so many people around the world are deciding to live or retire outside their home country. So do a search every year before you renew to make sure you have the best available for your personal circumstances because new ones come out every few months. Thanks for asking so I could answer this for many people! Dan
very good analysis of Danang, i spent a week there 18mths ago, and really enjoy the place. I have travelled extensively through out Phillipines, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and Maylasia ...I like Jomtien in Thailand , Kampot and Siem reap in cambodia, Danang and Hoi Ann in Vietnam as future places to settle for long term stays , bring on 2025 :-)
If the PH is not a fit for us this would be on our short list
Thanks for sharing, Dan. Great info, you are the best. Hope to meet you for coffee or beer in Da Nang. That Fried TOFU on Rice dish would cost at least CAD$13.00 (around US$10.00) in Saskatoon.
My only hesitation would be the language barrier. In every other way, it looks to be superior to the Philippines. Dan, you mentioned "winter." It looks to be on the same latitude line as Manilla. Is there really a "winter" there?
Yes. We had nights that went dowm to 66F at night. For us, with wind and rain, that felt cold.
plenty ppl speak english there
@@Steve-O-Resident-Expert Oh yeah? Good to know! I just noticed a lot of the signs are in Vietnamese only....
@@Steve-O-Resident-ExpertAlso you can use a app to communicate at restaurants….
I just got back from there...January 2024...daytime max was about 25c every day and drops down to about 20c in the evenings. Nice and cool, like summer in England. I live in Bangkok and it was a huge change from the relentless 35c every day here in Bangkok even in January. So it has a proper cool season. If you live in Da nang, jogging or cycling along the beach front (which is at least 5km long) is a viable option thanks to there being plenty of open space and the cool temperatures. Good luck cycling or jogging in Bangkok. I find in BKK only viable way to get exercise is in gyms with aircon, due to the oppressive heat. Prices also much cheaper than in Bangkok or tourist areas of Thailand. Vietnam is awesome, massively under-rated. It's a safe, orderly, well organised country, the people are friendly, not as friendly as Thai people., but friendly enough. In cities like da nang, people speak enough English you can get by easily. I need to start learning Vietnamese and spending more time there!
Nice video with good information. I hope to spend extensive time in foreign lands. Thanks for sharing.
Loved your video…..I now want to come.That’s how good your video is.
Have a good One both of you from Montréal,Canada
Wow ! Big difference in your ages.
30, 40 years?
25. She is 38, I am 63.
Why do you care about age difference? Concentrate on your own life.
I lived in DaNang in 1966 for $130 a month, loved it, beautiful people beautiful country.
Permanent Visa situation is not easy.
True.
How does your wife eat so much, but is still so thin😂
She does a lot of cardio🏃♀️
and partly genetic.
I think you really do need to rent a vehicle in Da Nang,its so spread out.The seafront is one side of the river,where most tourists stay and the over side of the river is where the locals live.I did rent a motorbike there because I'm quite an experienced rider now.Not many traffic lights there but they have a radiused yellow line painted on the road and if you follow it,it works quite well at crossroads.
Okay, but go slow and be safe.
Trying to help those people -Too many GIs died in Da Nang for me to consider it a retirement spot, it’s a friggin communist country ! It’s not pronounced Da Nong it’s Da Nanang - Army Vet Retired 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service.... But your position on this is no different than someone saying Japan and Germany shouldn't be considered due to their history in WWII. At what point do you put the past in the past and move on?
Interesting perspective. They had their own civil war. Americans traveled to their country to kill Vietnamese and you’re holding a grudge because they shot back?
From that perspective it should be more surprising that Vietnamese welcome Americans into their country, don’t you think?
Especially since the side that Americans were killing is the side that won the war.
I agree with the communism concern as valid though. Like China, they abandoned actual communism because it doesn’t work, but kept their Party in power. In essence a dictatorship by committee. So my main concern in Vietnam for retirement would be the risk of any real estate purchase or if several years of lease money were paid in advance. Local Party officials are notorious for seizing land “in the State’s best interest” and giving pennies on the dollar in compensation.
Funny stuff,,you think America is free,,just sayin
Luckily there is a perfect spor for everyone in the world.
Thanks for your service. While I can see your concerns, I would be very interested in what your thoughts were after going for a visit. Would they be the same or do an about face? Mostly, people are people. We just want to live our lives and be left alone by the government. God knows our US gov't needs an overhaul... All the best.
Very nice setup for maximizing your retirement. I hope your wife loves you long time.
Lived there for a little over a year. Can't wait to be back!