🇻🇳| Why Foreigners LIVE In VIETNAM ✅ PROS & ❌ CONS. Insiders Of People Who Live in VIETNAM
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ค. 2024
- Our journey takes us to the vibrant cities of Da Nang and Hanoi, as well as the serene countryside of Mai Châu. Through insightful interviews, we dive deep into the reasons why these individuals were drawn to Vietnam's unique charm and decided to settle here.
Discover the allure of Da Nang, with its pristine beaches, bustling city life, and modern infrastructure. Hear from one expat on how the city's welcoming atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth have made it an ideal destination for many. Marvel at the stunning landscapes of Hanoi, a city steeped in history and vibrant cultural traditions. Another interviewee shares their love for Hanoi's rich heritage, warm community, and endless culinary delights.
But our journey doesn't stop there! We venture off the beaten path to the picturesque region of Mai Châu, where tranquility and natural beauty take center stage. Through the lens of an expat living amidst Mai Châu's rice paddies and traditional villages, we gain a deeper understanding of how Vietnam's diverse landscapes truly offer something for everyone.
Prepare to be captivated by the stories of these inspiring individuals who have found their own version of paradise in Vietnam. From the friendly locals and affordable cost of living to the abundance of travel opportunities and delicious cuisine, they reveal why Vietnam has become an ideal place for expats to settle down and pursue their dreams.
So, whether you're considering a move or simply curious about life as an expat in Vietnam, join us on this immersive journey as we showcase the untold wonders of Da Nang, Hanoi, and Mai Châu in 2023.
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0:00 - Introduction: Exploring Vietnam and its Expat Life
0:13 - Interviews with Foreigners Living in Vietnam
0:28 - The Challenges of Living in Vietnam on a Tourist Visa
0:43 - Embracing the Vietnamese Lifestyle as an Expat
1:02 - Experiencing Local Life at Nat Than Homestay
1:20 - The Freedom of Retirement in Vietnam
1:32 - Cultural Shock and Shifting Values in Vietnam
2:01 - Comparing Life in Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand
2:22 - Debunking Propaganda and Discovering the Real Vietnam
2:36 - Observing Poverty and Work Ethic in Vietnam
3:01 - Understanding the Cleanliness Culture in Asia
3:17 - Adapting to Different Ways of Life in Vietnam
3:34 - Navigating Immigration and Visa Runs in Vietnam
4:14 - The Desire to Explore More of Vietnam Beyond Mai Châu
4:46 - Choosing the Road Less Traveled in Vietnam
5:13 - Living as an Expat Pilot in Da Nang, Vietnam
5:57 - Enjoying Days Off at the Beach in Da Nang
6:25 - Falling in Love with Life in Vietnam
7:14 - Building a Business and Community as a DJ in Hanoi, Vietnam
7:53 - Marrying a Vietnamese Woman and Balancing Cultural Differences
8:37 - What Makes Hanoi Special for Expats?
9:03 - The Ease of Starting a Business in Hanoi, Vietnam
9:55 - Building Friendships with Locals and Foreigners in Hanoi
10:29 - Safety and Respect for Foreigners in Vietnam
11:00 - Cost of Living and Renting an Apartment in Hanoi, Vietnam
11:37 - Respecting Vietnamese Culture and Rules as an Expat
12:06 - The Importance of Respecting Vietnam as a Vietnamese Country
12:31 - Advice for Those Considering Moving to Vietnam
13:01 - The Benefits of Living in Vietnam for Traveling to Other Asian Countries
13:15 - Learning to Calm Down and Embrace the Vietnamese Way of Life
14:02 - Never Give Up on Your Dreams, No Matter Where You Are
14:26 - Closing Remarks and Invitation to Share Experiences in Vietnam
I have lived here for 13 years, in Đà Lạt. I own K'BE Wood Fired Pizza and BBQ, with my Vietnamese wife and children. The government is fair and the people support our business. Could not be happier! Thanks for showing our country!
Ow nice! I should come over for a pizza one day :) thanks for watching
In 1995, my friend who had lived in Thailand for 8 years, and had a few small businesses, decided to move to Vietnam to do business there instead. Although he died 15 years later, he felt the people and the government in Vietnam were much more acceptable to a foreigner living and doing business there than Thailand ever had been, all the way to the end.
❤️ thank you for sharing and I’m sorry to hear your friend is not around anymore.
I think a lot of business who have/had business in both countries would underline that unfortunately. Thanks again 🏆
As long as Vietnam is still ruled by the oppressive and exploitive Communist regime, her potential remains greatly diminished. For any 1% that wants to stay, 99% of the population wants to get out, and many have risked their lives doing just that (for example, 39 doomed lives found in UK container truck recently on the news, and that's only what's been reported), unfortunately. Yet another shocking and also recent example is that during the Covid pandemic when almost all countries assisted their citizens with financial aids in one form or another, the corrupt and murderous Vietnamese Commie regime saw it just as another opportunity not to help but to exploit its ruled citizens even more, essentially making money over the corpses of its citizens by presumably killing at least 30-50K of them, due to grossly misdiagnoses and being thrown into barbwired unhygenic living quarters for isolation, so that they had to sleep on concrete floor, even next to filled trashcans, with inadequate toilet, food, water, or medicine, like animals (searching hard enough, one is able to see shocking video clips on Facebook though the regime tried hard to crack down the leaks by Vietnamese citizen journalists), with the fake nostril Covid test kits, mislabeled as approved by World Health Organization (WHO) in Việt Á scandal, colluded by at least 4 different government agencies (Y Tế , Khoa Học, Công Nghệ, Quân y) and the top Politburo members, including Nguyễn Phú Trọng, Phạm Minh Chính, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. Murderous Vietnamese Commie regime even had a thug murdered Christian pastor Giuse Trần Ngọc Thanh, like it has done with many other pastors across the nation. There is a reason why the current Commie Vietnam ranks at the bottom of the world in freedom of speech, (true) freedom of religion, and freedom of the press, barely above Commie China and Commie North Korea. There is no true freedom of religion in Commie Vietnam, as this corrupt Vietnamese Commie regime only authorized the fake organizations headed by Commie monks, many of whom were Commie Party officials, and those religious organizations not approved to be infiltrated by them or headed by their Commie agents are accused of malicious and nonexistent crimes and banned, with innocent religious leaders arrested and jailed, as in the recent case with Thiền Am Bên Bờ Vũ Trụ, a harmless Buddhist meditation monastery, for simply having many followers (hence, more influences that the regime fears it can't control) than the Commie Party's officially approved ones. Similarly, its passport ranks at the bottom, 89th out of 111 countries for a reason, barely above North Korea 104th rank. even below many African nations. For comparison, South Korea is at 2nd rank. That's what Republic of South Vietnam would have likely been ranked among at least the top 10 had it not been invaded and occupied by the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists, aided by Commie Soviet and Commie China. Search "cuop dat dan" (meaning "land-robbing of citizens") to see millions of footages across the country from North to South, spanning for decades, dated back to Ho Chi Minh's bloody land reform 1953-1956 that killed nearly 1 million North Vietnamese in only 4 years, or 250K people brutally slaughtered in torturous painful deaths (like being shot, stabbed, mutilated while being alive, or heads being plowed over by water buffaloes while bodies being buried underground) each year on average to rob their lands and homes. Even today, if the rightful owners refuse to have their homes or lands robbed, the ruthless Vietnamese Commie terrorist regime simply jail or massacre them, have tractors run over their bodies or openly assassinate them in their own homes. When it comes to robbing, these barbarian Vietnamese Commie bandits even prey on each other, just as the recent case with then 84-year-old Mr. Lê Đình Kình, a 55-year-Commie Party veteran from Dong Tam, near Hanoi, that got shot dead at 3am in his own home by the Vietnamese Commie terrorist regime. When his wife Mrs. Dư Thị Thành refused to lie about the incident as ordered, the Vietnamese Commie terrorist police brutally tortured her (see more details from "dandongtam" on Facebook). The corrupt Vietnamese Commie government officials routinely dine on lavish gold-plated Salt Bae steak $100K per meal with blood money not just from taxpayers but also from robbed-lands and robbed homes recently drew international condemnations, while many Vietnamese citizens, including elderlies in their 60's and 70's as well as kids as young as 6's to 16's selling lottery tickets on the streets to survive on $2-3 per day. Even Phạm Nhật Vượng the richest man in Vietnam (via his VinGroup) made the bulk of his wealth mainly by colluding with the barbarian Vietnamese Commie regime in selling their robbed-lands from Vietnamese citizens. Travelers to Vietnam in her current form (not at all like this before the Communists took over) should keep this in mind. Behind the beauty of the land and smiling faces at popular tourist destinations, there are a lot of darkness and tears, bloods, sweats, sorrow, horror, and sufferings all over the country.
Thais are extremely racist and greedy
Người Việt Nam chúng tôi rất hiếu khách và luôn chào đón các bạn đên với Việt Nam😊😊😊
@@dungduc4047chào đón nước ngoài là 1 lẽ nhưng tại sao chính người VN lại ko đc quyền lợi và đối xử tốt tại đất nước chúng ta. Giá điện nước kinh doanh gấp đôi bọn nước ngoài trong KCX. Nước ngoài mất cắp có công an đi tìm . Còn ta : không . Có những người doanh nhân dành dụm tiền chỉ để cho con định cư nước ngoài vì biết chúng ko đủ giỏi để tồn tại ở đây như họ.
We don’t care who you are, where are you from . Welcome to Viet Nam 🤝🤝
vietnam still a communist country?
Thank you🥹, much better than what you hear in the USA. With much respect, and permission, I seek to have a reason for life, maybe I can find it there.
Went to Vietnam from Sweden at the end of june this year (2023) and have to agree on several points..
1. EVERYBODY were friendly and gave great service. As a tall white bearded man they often gave us tables closer to the enterance to show other tourists that it were ok to eat there -but the food were so great everytime so why shouldn't they? :) Everybody were so proud of their food and glad that I liked it and could eat without a fork.
What I DIDN'T like though is that I have been doing intermittent fasting for 10+ years and that's all lost if going to family in Vietnam.. the breakfast is like a dinner! -And no way I could say no to the food..
2. The traffic... no joke.. I really felt that it's so nice after returning to Sweden.. Sure it's chaos when you look at it -but it works. There are lights and rules but it still works. When comming back to Sweden I just think "JUST GO!!!!" alot of more times than I did before. :'D
3. The food and living... AirBNB is the key.. Hotels are nice as well -but the airbnb is on another level... just a pincode and there you are. Then just download the GRAB app and all the food is there for you. I want to go back so bad just to have the fruits that we had every day -but can't have here. :(
4. The people.. This goes back to #1.. but everybody is so happy to show you their food, culture and areas. As a foreigner visiting in 2023 with my girlfriend (who's Vietnamese) everyone at every place we went to gave us (me) extra service to make sure we had a great time.. I don't know if it's because I were a foreigner or if it's just how the service were... but damn.... the people just take you in as a family member in a second if you talk to them and love to speak about their country.
I have always loved Italy and thought that I would like to retire there... well, that's nice.. but no. I want to move to Vietnam and work to the day I retire. And that's comming from a Swede who thinks that 15*C is too hot......
Only con I have..... I don't like using cash as payment -but the people in Vietnam love cash. Pro: There are alot of places to take out cash so it solves itself -but it's a extra step.
To confirm no. 4, would be easier if you’re a foreigner I reckon. But if you ride a motorbike and fall, people will come and help, ofc always be aware there are aholes around trying to grab your wallet, but well Vietnamese they could look rude in the beginning sometimes but overall very kind and warm
most of them accept mobile payment now, even street venders! ( mostly in the Southern part i believe). but you would need an account in a local bank since they dont have Apple pay here. Google pay works but never see anyone accept it (thats weird) I once paid for my meal half in cash and half by bank transfer haha
Vâng. Tôi ghi nhận. Tôi là người Việt Nam. Và tôi cảm ơn nhận xét của bạn.😊😊😊
@@kyle9697 We used GRAB most of the times because we had a kitchen where we lived, but my girlfriend had the cash and used it when we went out. I used my card whenever we were able.. Hanoi and Ha Long Bay were no problem with cards but we didn't buy alot from venders.... in Ho Chi Minh there were no need for cash anywhere we went -so I think you may be correct.
@@dungduc4047 Chúng tôi sẽ sớm quay lại (used with google translate) :D
I speak good English and have traveled to many countries around the world. I find Vietnam very suitable for foreigners and supports foreigners doing business.
Isn't it ironic how people from a poor country who lack many things can be generous to people who live in First World countries who have everything in abundant.
Yeah I agree 😕 I wish the first world would be more generous
Oh they're not all generous here at all! A lot are very selfish. The older Australian gentleman is smart and living in a small rural town, those people are usually very nice. The big cities not so much
People forget what’s important when they have money. Ego, confidence, selfishness, arrogance shoots up to the moon. They start looking down on people who dont earn the same income. The treatment crumbles, along with morals and values.
@@lionedheart❤
Living in Vietnam gives a different perspective. This country may be poor by the western idea. In reality, far from it. Everyone has what they need. Homelessness is visually non existent. Contentment and happiness is the norm.
Treat these lovely people with respect and they open their hearts and are beyond generous.
VIETNAM is developing, the life is comfortable, the happiness index is high, the people are friendly and close, especially very friendly and always help foreigners. In addition, VIETNAM is also a very safe country. , along with very rich and diverse cuisine, the scenery in many places is very beautiful, you should come to feel it.
Come and feel it. I like the way you say that. Thanks for watching :)
What's great about Vietnam is that they are genuine. It's in their nature. But the best thing is they have literally kicked ass on just about every superpower that tried to dominate them including China! We have so much to learn from them.
From California, worked all over asia since 2007. Traveling, the people always made me return. Worked here since 2019. Built a house, opened a business, in nha trang. Got a wife, love the family.
I do love working all over vn though.
Awesome! That shows once more how open Vietnam is to foreigners who like to start something 😃 the people are super friendly indeed. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us
Vietnamese language is written in ABCD , easy for foreigners to read. Many foreigners should be able to read what is around them, whereas in Thailand they don't even know what ก is
Exactly. What a blessing our written language is in alphabet.
Tiếng việt dùng bảng chữ cái giống tiếng anh nên cũng dễ phân biêt mặt chữ chứ của nhâthì.hàn.trung.thái.và các nước Trung đông ôi chữ toàn kí hiêuj
@@MeowTXhahaha
Hahaha
@benzvd like... the Latin (Roman) Alphabet even 😂
Love to hear these words from foreigner people. Much respect from Vietnamese!
Thanks :) I’m glad you enjoy it 😁
Excellent interviews all three however the first one Keith from Australia absolutely a must watch. I loved it and sort of hoped it would go on and on. The Italian guy was right that his people are highly strung and in a way boisterous so a change in culture and surroundings would not be easy to adapt to. He was saying that he is more relaxed, chilled if you like, from the experience of change in lifestyle. More of the locals should be watching these videos as they are all upbeat and showcasing the beauty of Vietnam, it's food and especially its people. Keep smiling champ 🤩
Haha nice recap Steven :) hopefully this reaches out also to the lovely local 😍 thanks for you support 🏆😁 keep on smiling!
As a Hanoian living in Hochiminh city, I really want more foreigners to live and work in Vietnam, especially people from Western countries. Vietnam is a socialist country led by communists. But, socialism or capitalism are just ideas and theories, the important thing is the people who operate it. Many African or South Asian countries also have capitalist or liberal democratic systems like Western countries, but people operate are not Westerners, so it is impossible to make the country like the West. Communism is the same when in the hands of those who run it like Pol Pot (Cambodia), Stalin (USSR) or Mao Zedong (China), it is different from Hochiminh and Vietnam. The country of Vietnam and the Vietnamese people are not like propaganda in Western countries and Hollywood movies. The more foreign tourists come to Vietnam, the more they will see the truth..
Thank you for this video. Wonderful.
Always a pleasure Yasin 🏆 cheers 😁
@@Chai_Travel 😃
Wonderful video..the interviews were so helpful..especially the last one..keep up the good work..I hope to visit soon !
Thanks William! I'm glad you think so. Stay in touch
I like this more in depth interview style. Good stuff
Thanks mate 😁 I’m glad you enjoyed this one. The next one is jus with one American guy who was born in Vietnam and lived all his life in America. We’re also going into it a bit deeper than usual so hopefully you’ll enjoy that one to 😁 coming up! 🏆
Luv this one my friend 👌 happy people living in a great place - 👋👍🙏
Thanks :) just a video around Vietnam this time :) I’ve been meeting some great people 🥰 thanks again champ 🏆
I hope to retire in 6 to 8 years, and Vietnam is a possible destination for me. I have a friend that immigrated from Vietnam with his family when he was a child, and he plans to retire there so he can live like a king during his retirement, and he encourages me to do the same. I'll definitely check the country out. It was good to hear how easy it is to get the monthly tourist Visa. Not long ago, another TH-camr mentioned Vietnam would begin offering a 90-day tourist Visa, which will make it easier for expats planning to live there.
Nice one mate 😁 yeah the 90day visa would be a game changer. I’m glad you’re friend motivated you to think about this “living like a king”. You’ll love it ;p
I do have a friend from college that will soon move to Australia. He's been in a long process to be approved to immigrate there. I'll be sure to go visit him for a long vacation and see what life is like there.@@tranduy2668
@@tranduy2668 Let me guess, you're a southern overseas Viet who is all anti-socialism no matter who practices it. To recommend the Philippines...nope. The food is terrible, their culture/tradition is non existent since they embraced Western culture too much...yet aren't exactly Western. Lots of poverty there, compared to Vietnam, Vietnamese people work hard vs Filipinos whom lazy, beggars, etc. There's also the sex ick factor that exists there. I've seen a couple of videos recently of Westerners cutting their trip early (EllisWR, Ride with Gabi, etc.). Many other vloggers won't talk about it, but you get the feeling they just don't like it there compared to the rest of SE Asia. Plenty of vloggers have loved Vietnam and said it exceeded their expectations. Ask "Adventures of A+K" (was their first time in Asia and said they want to come back), "Shot in the Dark Travel" (was living in Thailand then discovered how much they love Vietnam so kept making visa runs to make more videos), "Sammy and Tommy" (planning to come back in the next few months), "Mike & Ashley" (already planning to come back again this year), "Flora and Note" (already came back and their other vlogging friends, "2Passports 1Dream" were back here again with them on a quite non vlogging vacation), etc.
Hanoi is most polluted city in Southeast Asia, and that's one of the reasons Covid-19 have been killing way more Vietnamese than citizens of neighboring countries, as persistent pollution severely damage lungs and make them vulnerable to infections. The young, the old, and the handicaps are permanent 5th class citizens under Commie regime, as the disadvantaged members of the society are often taken advantages of by others with no safety net nor societal protection whatsoever (fairly common sights are tattered pre-teeny kids and old men and women in their 60's, 70's begging or selling lottery tickets on the streets), and almost everyone 95% of population get abuses by the utterly corrupt and brutal Vietnamese Commie regime as their lands can be robbed by it anytime. Even foreigners can only lease the property but can never own the land it sits on. Even during the pandemic when most countries provided aids to their citizens, the ruling Vietnamese Commies not only didn't provide aids (only about 1% received them and those were usually the members of privileged Commie ruling class or their own associates. Yes, they took citizens' tax money to selectively give it to themselves) coordinated with each other to exploit the citizens even more with their dangerous nostril test kits (made by their shell company Việt á) that they falsely claimed of having been approved by World Health Organization (WHO). The result was deadly, as tens of thousands of people died needlessly. Yes, these ruling Vietnamese Commie lowlifes saw the pandemic as another great opportunity not to help but to make money out of the already indigent Vietnamese citizens most of whom could barely survive after being steered like animals by the brutal Vietnamese Commie military police into barbwired, unhygienic quarantined areas sleeping on the floors with inadequate food, water, toilet, beds, and medicine. All true. Do your research. Caveat emptor! Search for patients lying on concrete floors in hospital corridors and even under beds from Google Images. Torrential floods essentially all over the country half of the year, while HCM is a sinking city. Do deep research before making decision. Good luck!
@@tranduy2668 thank you for your response. i'm a vietnamese diaspora. my parents immigrated into the united states and was born and raised in california. i used to want to retire in vietnam but you're right a lot of the communist party kids moved away and live in western countries now. that's very telling. i had a roomate that have a father in the CP and she left permanently to stay in texas. recently, when i visited vietnam i see so many people selling lottery tickets and a lot of poor people on the streets. sometimes we choose to see the good side while not acknowledging the bad
Chai knows how to interview. He's an undercover reporter. Don't u just want to hug him?!!!
Aw haha stop it 😜 thanks for saying that!
@@Chai_Travel no problem. Hahaha. Just a little humor from the other side of the world.
@@gif24gt60 haha cheers mate :) have a great day and night 🏆
@@Chai_Travel you too!
Thank you with your videos. Keep up with your good work. Many thanks
Thanks you for watching 🤗 I’m glad you enjoyed it 🏆
i like how you interviewed the guys, very helpful and good video! thank you man!
Thanks mate :) I’m glad you appreciate the effort 😃
GREAT VIDEO MAN...THANK YOU. MY FAVORITE COUNTRY. IN TWO DAYS, I AM GOING BACK TO VIETNAM FOR THE 4TH TIME. I WANT TO MOVE THERE.
Whoohoo! Thanks mate and I’m happy to hear you’re making it over 🤩 have an amazing time in Vietnam
I do to. How?
A fine jongman ,the last spoken one,wish him the good luck all !! Nice interview Chai !!! Xx
Thanks Loulou 😘
Never give up! Thanks!
Never give up 😁💪
Great video !! Always important to be living in a country were you feel welcome and the people don't mind you staying .
Thank you 🤗
Amazing 👍👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!❤️
I enjoy your interview a lot. I had chance to work and learn from some wise Western teachers and bosses, their mindset on enjoying life, travelling, working, seeing world always inspire me, especially with older generation. Respect!
Thanks mate :) I’m glad you enjoy them :) I’m happy to hear you had the opportunity to come over too 😁 thanks for watching
Wow these were all excellent. Ik vond de derde het leukst. Daar ging je ook echt steeds doorvragen en werden echt 1 voor 1 al mijn vragen beantwoord. Echt tof. Ik zie graag meer verhalen van expats.
Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed! De volgende is denk ik ook wel interessant 😜 stay tuned 😘 groetjes!
I really enjoyed that
Thanks 😊 I’m glad you did. Happy weekend
Great Video Bro! I watch your content daily and I learn a lot. I'm here in Chiang Mai, Thailand and thanks to your content I know what to expect from a country before I get that. Thank you!
Nice! I’m glad I can help a little via those videos 😃 thanks for letting me know champ 🏆
Vietnamese people always welcome world cultures to live and work, regardless of color, race, come to experience and work with friendly and affectionate people
I was very uncomfortable with the Locals or Vietnamese on my first 2 visits. But after a 3rd visit, i just really love Vietnam and i visit many times. Right now, i just really miss the Noodles, the best in Asia.
really nice content
Glad you think so!
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Cảm ơn bạn đã nói điều đó. Tôi rất vui vì bạn thích những video tôi đã làm cho đến nay😁🏆 thank you
Been around Asia few times and Da Nang is my very favorite 😍
Going back for a longer stay in less than a month… counting days
Wow..just beautiful
Thank you 😊
I have been living in Ha Noi for 6 months. I prefer HCMC and central Vietnam more but the weather is cooler in Ha Noi during the summer. Cost of living really depends if a person lives near tourist areas or further away. Also whether you are paying daily, weekly, monthly, or you have a long-term contract. I strongly agree that foreigners most likely will need to be more laid back and more patient if they want to stay here. Google Translate works well but I recommend learning to count in Vietnamese and learning some other words to help you socialize. Vietnamse is a tonal language. A tip I have is to treat the language as almost musical and understand the written accents to stress or not stress a sound are critical. I also recommend to learn to be "street wise" here if you want to avoid scams or being taken advantage. Most people are friendly and kind but there are some that prey on new foreigners or those that flaunt their wealth.
Nice input there mate :) thanks a lot, also for watching
Hello From Vietnam . Can you go to Hanoi City ,, and country side Ninh Bình . Hải phòng , Quảng ninh , Tuần châu
Hạ lòng bay . so Beautuful .. and food Great
@@ThuyNgoc-yc5dm Xin chào! Thanks for your suggestion. I have been coming to Vietnam since 2002 and I have visited many countryside towns in the past. I am older now and spoiled so I prefer the cities more but I still will occasionally travel to the countryside. The problem with traveling in Vietnam is the poor highway system. If there's a holiday or bad weather then the highway can't handle the traffic. Things have improved since 2002 but still have a long ways to go. Buses are an option but they are often noisy and uncomfortable, at least for me 😉
@@logikbinah772 You are doubting me because you looked something up online versus someone who has lived in Vietnam for 7 months and traveled all over?
English is understood by many younger generations but older Vietnamese might not know much or feel less confident in conversations. It also depends whether you are staying or visiting in a tourist area or going to rural areas. Most small stores, small markets, small restaurants will not be able to speak or understand much English. A lot depends on their education level and their job experience. Many Vietnamese learn English in high school or at a university; however, the focus from most English teachers is in reading and writing with very little conversation practical instruction. This makes most, not all, Vietnamese hesitant to talk in English unless it's part of there daily work where foreigners are often customers or co-workers. Google Translate is helpful but not perfect. I still recommend learning some Vietnamese, especially numbers, to facilitate buying things and bargaining.
@@logikbinah772 I know myself but I guess you don't. I am that "type" of guy and you are also but you don't see it. If you really weren't that 'type" then you wouldn't have left me a reply. You couldn't admit that your comment was "crazy" and not mine so you hoped to just try to get the last word. BTW, I am very blessed. Thanks.
Hello everybody ! Nice to meet you all ! I ' m Vietnamese , live in Ho Chi Minh city now.
I plan to Visit early next year on tour
Perfect:) let’s book your tickets already 🤩 exciting times
We welcome everyone in the world. As long as you come to make Vietnam better, it doesn't matter if you are rich or poor. In Vietnam, everyone is equal
I am considering moving there & this was so helpful
I’m glad you think so 😍 hopefully you’re able to make it happen
Going back in January super excited!
Beautiful! I hope you have a great time 🤩
TQ good infos
You're welcome :D Thank you for watching 🏆
I lived in Vietnam for 2 years back in 2006-8. Was teaching in HCMC. An awesome experience. I did work hard and 6 days a week, so no holiday and I was staying in cheap accommodation, far from District 1 . This meant a lot of motorbike riding for commuting. Met lovely people. Was forced to learn some Vietnamese to survive where I was.
Now retired, I just wished there was a retirement visa or similar to allow an easier stay for expats. Border runs can be tiring and restrictive if monthly. I must admit, being a teacher in Vietnam, other expats with businesses and professional jobs tended to snob you and look down on you as a low status expat. Just my experience.
Aaah I see what you’re saying. I think there are some English teachers spoiling it for the rest. Some teachers are there only because they run out of money while more teachers wanna help and sincerely teach:) I’m glad to hear you experienced Vietnam😍
Investment visa 50k. 3 year stay.
Very interesting interviews. Being an immigrant in Vietnam is very enjoyable and life is very confortable.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a great start of the week already
Wonderful video. +1. Makes me wish I could go there for a lengthy visit.
Thanks! Have a great Sunday
Love from Maichau
We love Mai Châu ❤️
Fair play to the ozzy guy, I hope I’m as sharp and healthy mentally and physically at his age to go traveling to Vietnam with no general plan… I love it!
Aw yeah good on him :) I hope so too MegaLewey
I love Marco's perspective. I live here and I agree with everything he said
Nice one :) thanks for watching
I enjoy your interview a lot. Its a good country to live in as long as you're not poor.
I’m glad you enjoyed them mate :)
the rent fee is depending on where is the place you want. The place like TayHo is very expensive because that is the center place of Hanoi. Have many potential good for business there so the price is going high as well
Thanks mate :) it seems like everywhere else. I’d stay right in the center as I wouldn’t like to get stuck in traffic each day 😅
Thank you, sir. I am Vietnamese and I love to live with open-minded people like you. 🥰
Thanks 😃🖐️ I’m glad you do so :) stay in touch
The Italian said one of the most important things: here it's free, but everything needs to stay in space it needs to stay. Too much freedom, messy ofc
That’s right :)
Cảm ơn và chào đón câc bạn hòa nhập vào Việt Nam của tôi.
Tôi rất ủng hộ xã hội đa dạng về văn hóa, kết hôn đa quốc gia ở Việt Nam cùng có sự chắt lọc những điều tốt đẹp để hội tụ ở Việt Nam.
CẢM ƠN SỰ CỐNG HIẾN CỦA CÁC BẠN
Cảm ơn bạn :) chúng tôi cảm thấy thực sự được chào đón ở đây. Cảm ơn bạn đã xem và chia sẻ video này
You should live in NYC if you love cultural diversity.
@@fumanchu9701 It's too expensive to live.😂
Lovely country..
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Cheers ;)
The Italian dude is chill 🔥
goede vlog 👍🏻
Bedankt 🤗😁
@@Chai_Travel Goede tijd in 🇻🇳😍
great video! The second guy sound like GPS! ❤ Correction GSP😁
You think so? :P Haha, thanks for watching :D
@@Chai_Travel I meant GSP, George St Pierre UFC champ
@@michaelchristophergutierre7244 whahaha! I got you know 😂 lol
I went to Hanoi for 2 days and ended up staying for two weeks! Such a great city! Could definitely see myself living in Vietnam!
Ooooo I love Hanoi 😍
The Italian man is superb and 100% correct in my opinion.
I've been to Thailand. I was impressed. Was such an eye opener to see a non-western country way of living ❤
Always wanted to go Vietnam. So many says, it's more value than Thailand.
With the high rising costs of Western countries, my plan is to retire in a south east Asian country. Maybe even run a small business.
Welcome to the Northern Delta of Vietnam, hope to have a small business
Thailand is nicer, Vietnamese culture and aesthetics are a bit...ehhhhh.... It's easier to stay here however, and there's no xenophobia that you get in Thailand. On the downside Vietnamese are often rude
Interesting man Retired in Viëtnam. 🙏
He is indeed:) he has a website actually (doing photography) links in the description in case you’d like to check him out. Thanks again Gert 🏆
He is not retired there, he is a tourist he needs to exit the country every 3 months or so and nobody knows if he comes back..he probably stays in Aus more than half year
Thanks!
This may help a little to replace your lost MacBook OR you may just like to go out, have a great meal and a few quiet ones on me. Much deserved. Cheers champ !!
Wow Steven! This means so much to me 🏆 this definitely helps with the replacement of my MacBook so I can carry on doing what I’m doing. That’s so generous of you! I really don’t know what to say ❤️
You've said it all many times. Enjoy and take care!! @@Chai_Travel 🤩
Haha thanks champ 🏆
Pros and cons are every where but if you are open minded you would appreciate Vietnam, which has an interesting culture and nice beaches. Thank you for making this video clip 🙏👏
Nice one :) thank you for watching and saying hello 🤗
Italians and Vietnamese get along really well!
Hanoi is number 1 in my Best Party Capitals of Asia video. I have been so many bars in Hanoi. Phuc Tan is my favorite and the Flow Bar. Also Hair Of The Dog. Well, that was a long time ago. I also love Saigon and Hue. But Hanoi is the best.
Haha nice one mate. Thanks for saying hi 👋
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Thanks for watching again 🏆
Pros and cons everywhere I lived there for nearly 10years and most of the things I loved except the air pollution that's coz I was living in Saigon. Biggest tip learn the language to at least an intermediate level so your experience becomes even better ...it's a slog at first but becomes easier after a year or two of studying and using it! It was the best decision I've ever made learning Vietnamese!
Perfect mate! Yeah the pollution is a pity though it’s a great city indeed 😁 That’s a great tip sir! 😊
I have lived in Da Nang for 2 years waiting for my wife's visa to come through (4 months to go) and you need to know it is a crowded, low hygine standards place that at 2:00 AM in winter is 80 degrees. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday the karaoke is going at full blast until 10:00 PM but the people are nice, the area is beautiful so if you can take the heat you will be fine.
I would go there for vacations but not to live there 😅 .. I love everything about Vietnam
Aaa fair enough :) I’m glad you see it all positive though 😁
because is cheap and fun and easy to find ladies friends, foreigner love it.
Last guy have deeply understand. As VNmesse I can say.
I’m getting a Billy Bob Thornton vibe from the interviewer 😎
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Superb Chai. I lived in Jakarta for 14 years and 2 years in China and 2 years in Vietnam and now 5 years in Cambodia. I gave up teaching after covid but can go back to work but choose not to. Or maybe not....
Nice one Gary, you seem like a well traveled man 😃 hopefully you keep on rocking much longer
Thank you. I always enjoy your videos. :-)
❤❤❤❤❤ Hello From Vietnam . Can you go to Hanoi City ,, and country side Ninh Bình . Hải phòng , Quảng ninh , Tuần châu
Hạ long Island so Beautuful .. and food Great
Thank you, we went to Mai Châu 😍 it was amazing ❤️
Great entertainment 😊 mac book lost forever? 😢
Thanks mate! Yes, I’m afraid so 😅 also some footage I didn’t back up. Very sour but we’ll get through it I’m sure 💪 thank you!
Vietnamese people have never considered the West as an enemy. For them, that person is Chin...
But not the Chin ethnic group in Myanmar :P
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Thanks for watching ❤️
Great video! I’d love to hear your thoughts about bringing my little dog with me from Canada. I am an English tutor, yoga instructor and musician. Thanks!
Thanks :) I’m not sure what the rules are bringing a dog into Vietnam and outside of Canada, I’m sorry. I’d approach some expat Facebook groups 🤗
I build a house in the south in the country side and there's no tourist there just living whit the locals, my wife is from Vietnam so we have a big family, still traveling to Sweden to work but in 2 years I can be an exact in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese are so friendly and curious and if you eat and do whatever they do they love you.
Nice one mate :) that sounds like a beautiful life 😍 thanks for watching and commenting 🙏
Tôi muốn nói với bạn rằng : Rất nhiều người Việt có thiện cảm với Thụy Điển ( Sweden) bởi vị Sweden đã giúp Việt Nam rất nhiều trong chiến tranh chống Mỹ ( Us) và sau chiến tranh. Chính Quyền Sweden cũng như người dân Sweden luôn phản đối Mỹ ( US) và ủng hộ người dân Việt Nam, Người Việt Nam luôn cám ơn Sweden.... Bạn có thể tìm hiểu nhiều dự án giúp đỡ của chỉnh phủ Sweden trong chiến tranh Việt Nam
Enjoy that humidity
:p it’s just perfect for me.
Its a good country to live in as long as you're not poor.
Safe to say - this is facts for any country.
@@JayandSarah I think more so for Vietnam or other countries where there is a huge difference between the wealth of the poor and the rich. In America, even the average poor is considered wealthy in Vietnam. There are no major social programs in Vietnam for the very poor, especially for the older people.
For me Kuala Lumpur is the best 👍👍
Oooo I like KL 😃 I can’t wait to get back early next year
You are very clever in interviewing 3 people of 3 different ages, they have different goals and needs and it can give you an overall view of Vietnam....If you interviewed one more woman this video would be perfect.
But no matter who I am with, I always hope they have the most comfort with Vietnamese life and culture.
Thanks! I was unfortunately I didn’t have enough time to find a lady for this episode before I left the county. I agree it needed a female view as well :) thanks for watching and saying hi 👋
The 1st guy is that his surrounding?
If yes, my goodness surrounded by flower field.
Haha yeah he’s living in paradise;)
I want to move there.
I understand :D
Just been in europe. Brussel is the same. People throw trash, garbage all on the streets, but there is people who wake up early morning to clean the street.
The first interviewee said he had to go in and out of Vietnam due to the 30-day VISA limit, did you know you can pay a small fee in Vietnam (aka VISA extend) to continue to live in Vietnam every time it expires? The real question is how long your home country allows you to be outside of your country per travel.
I did not! 😃 is that an official visa extension or would this be a bribe?
That’s total misinformed BS. As a matter of fact they’ll begin stamping do not extend in border runners visas very shortly.
@@Chai_Travel,It is an extension according to regulations, not a bribe. You can renew it yourself, but to make it easier, there are visa companies that do it for you at a listed and unobtrusive cost.
Anyone heading to Vietnam soon? I'm a digital marketer/web designer on the lookout for like-minded people to team up with. I am excited to get a lot of work done.
Good luck brother 😁
Can’t you do 90 day tourist visas now from the US and other countries?
I believe that’s now the case :)
I’d like to live there.. but how would u get money? To pay for rent and food etc
Many people work online or through companies from back home which operate also in Vietnam. :)
30 day visa...deal killer. Any other options that others have used to stay longer or get permanent visa?
I’m sorry. I don’t have any visa advice for Vietnam at the moment. Though I can provide you this official website. Maybe you’re able to find a suitable answer here. I hope it’s useful 🙏: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
Vietnam is a good place in terms of what you earn and spend. A good place for 1 person in Hcm would cost you around 300-450$, you can find cheaper of course but everything depends the area, your preferences e.t.c.
In general you can expect to spend around 400-600$ per month for more or less comfortable living.
I wouldn't say that local people are so nice and friendly, in 5 years I have never had a Vietnamese friend, most of the time I even don't know names of my Vietnamese co workers, neighbours in your building apartment most likely won't even say "hello" to you. Vendors outside most likely will try to rip off seeing you're a foreigner. If you come to VN, most likely you will end up hanging out with ppl from your country or other expats.
Another con is that HCM is very polluted and stuffed with motorbikes, it is almost impossible to be a pedestrian here. Even if you just want to walk, you have to take your bike and drive to the nearest park.
In general if you want to make good money, and live in a relatively cheap place, come here but don't expect too much.
Thanks for sharing your experience 😊 that’s very helpful 🏆 have a beautiful Sunday brother
HCM isn't all that great. If you go to smaller cities people are WAY friendlier and won't try to rip you off.
This Italian guy can pass as Iranian, Turk, Georgian, Armenian, Moroccan, Egyptian....His nose shape is definitively from Middle East men.
Haha yeah he could :P but when he start talking he gives it away :P
He could be from Sicily, where the people have some Arabian roots.
Italian man .
hello
from Portugal.
I would like some information
It is very dangerous to ride a motorcycle from the south to the north of Vietnam
It's not the safest I think too :)
Its not too bad as long as you stay off the highways and take more the quiet roads
How about buying property as a foreigner in Vietnam, and health care
The first man says he lives with a family? That take care of him. I would like to know more about that
He is basically staying in a home stay, long term. He got really adopted in the family from the beginning of his stay. I’ve met the family. They are so lovely
Chuyến thăm Việt Nam gần đây của Biden đã nâng cấp quan hệ hai nước lên mức toàn diện. Tôi hi vọng dựa vào sự kiện này, chính quyền sẽ cởi mở hơn về vấn để visa. Hiện tại tối đa là 90 ngày, hi vọng nó sẽ kéo dài thành một năm hoặc ba năm.
90 days is a good improvement 😃
Cũng phải vừa thôi vì nó còn liên quan đến an ninh quốc gia đó bạn ạ.
After 5 years my online business is finally making enough money. I plan to move to Asia in September. I cant wait to get out of the US.
That's inspiring :D Good on you and keep it up
Europe and America is a mess right now, better to live anywhere in Asia.
I like that you kept the part of the video where the Italian DJ compared the foreigners in Vietnam to Europe. Europe is a mess now thanks to the free immigration they have over there. I like this new knowledge that Vietnam people are accepting of foreigners, but they also make an effort to not lose their culture to the foreigners, this is very important I think.
There are definitely some immigration problems in Europe. I just hope that this won’t result into leadership from extreem right political parties.