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Vietnamese Girls Explain Why Men Fail at Dating in Vietnam

Two Vietnamese women, Thuy and Han, co-founders of the matchmaking service Click 83, discuss the challenges of dating in Vietnam. They argue that dating apps create a culture of endless options and superficial judgments, preventing genuine connections. The conversation covers the importance of financial stability and ambition in a partner, the shift toward dual-income households, and the need for ...

Why Expats Are Destroying Da Nang and Hoi An (Local Truth)

A local Da Nang guide, Ngoc, offers an on-the-ground perspective on Hoi An and Da Nang during an interview led by the host. Hoi An's transformation from a fishing community to a major tourist destination began around 2017, bringing an economic boost but also rising costs. Locals report an average salary of 5–7 million VND per month, while rent in expat-heavy areas like An Thuong has doubled since ...

Renting a Mansion in Da Nang, Vietnam for $1,700/mo... actually worth it?

A Korean YouTuber living in Da Nang gives a tour of his 300-square-meter, four-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion in a gated community, one of the city's most expensive and quietest neighborhoods. The rent is 45 million VND (about $1,700) per month, negotiated down from 50 million by agreeing to handle renovations themselves. The house features a spacious living room with natural light, a simple kitch...

This is what a $300,000 house looks like in Da Nang... you'd be shocked.

This video is a detailed real estate tour in Da Nang, focusing on the local housing market. The host visits a local house in the Hai Chau district, which has 84 square meters of land and costs approximately $300,000 (7.5 billion VND). A real estate agent, Mi, explains the market dynamics, including that land prices have increased 10x in the last decade. For foreigners, buying land is prohibited; o...

Why I'm leaving Nha Trang for Da Nang... and then I got scammed.

A digital nomad relocates from Nha Trang to Da Nang, sharing the journey and immediate realities of finding housing on arrival. The video documents a disappointing Airbnb experience—a cramped, windowless studio rented for $50 CAD per night—and the decision to leave it after one night. The creator then upgrades to a $300 CAD per month apartment with a proper bed, kitchen, and a view, highlighting t...

This is what a $100,000 house looks like in Da Nang, Vietnam.

A tour of a three-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Da Nang purchased for $100,000 USD in 2020. The property, located in a local alleyway, includes a living room, kitchen, guest room, master bedroom, laundry room, and a soundproofed studio. The owner, a DJ and promoter, highlights the affordability of buying a home in Da Nang compared to front-facing houses that can cost millions. She notes that th...

Why you should NEVER retire in Da Nang, Vietnam.

In this interview, host Peter (brokethehabit) speaks with Travis (Travel Travels Vietnam), an American expat who has lived in Da Nang for two years and in Vietnam for six. They discuss the realities of retiring in Da Nang, debunking the myth that $1,000 a month allows you to live like a king. Travis explains that while $1,000 is doable for a basic lifestyle, $1,500 to $2,000 is more comfortable. H...