Christina Clesca

Christina Clesca

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Hi, Iโ€™m Christina and I help people build a life of freedom through teaching English online and living abroad.

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Da Nang Is Safeโ€ฆ But This Still Happened to Me ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
7:22 min 2026-07-12

Da Nang Is Safeโ€ฆ But This Still Happened to Me ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

A resident recounts being pickpocketed at the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival finale, using it as a cautionary tale for visitors and newcomers. The incident occurred when a thief took a phone from a pocket in a dense, pushing crowd after the show. Despite the loss, the victim downplays the event as petty theft rather than a threat to personal safety, noting that no violence occurred. The ...

Why Some Foreigners Leave Da Nang After Moving Here ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
9:32 min 2026-06-14

Why Some Foreigners Leave Da Nang After Moving Here ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

Christina Clesca, a long-term expat in Da Nang, offers an honest breakdown of why some foreigners eventually leave the city. Drawing from personal observation and experience, she identifies five main reasons: running out of savings or not budgeting realistically for long-term stays; failing to build a sustainable life plan beyond the initial escape mindset; experiencing loneliness and missing fami...

What I Spend in a Day Living in Da Nang, Vietnam ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
11:27 min 2026-05-17

What I Spend in a Day Living in Da Nang, Vietnam ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

This video presents a detailed day-in-the-life cost breakdown from the perspective of a Da Nang resident. The creator documents spending for a typical day, including a personal training session at MTK Fitness (500,000 VND/~$20), sugarcane juice (10,000 VND/~$0.38), groceries for hosting a friend (307,000 VND/~$11.40), a casual lunch of chicken rice and spring rolls (150,000 VND/~$5), a work sessio...

Why Da Nang, Vietnam Might Be the Best City in Southeast Asia ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
10:02 min 2026-05-01

Why Da Nang, Vietnam Might Be the Best City in Southeast Asia ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

Christina Clesca explores why Da Nang might be the premier city for living in Southeast Asia, emphasizing its unique balance of beach, city, and mountain lifestyles. She highlights the city's thoughtful infrastructure, noting the ease of commuting from the airport and the efficiency of traffic management compared to other regional hubs. For those considering relocation or remote work, the discussi...

I Lived in Da Nang and Baliโ€ฆ Hereโ€™s the Truth ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
15:40 min 2026-04-24

I Lived in Da Nang and Baliโ€ฆ Hereโ€™s the Truth ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

A long-term expat compares living in Da Nang, Vietnam and Bali, Indonesia after spending 3 years in Da Nang and 4 years in Bali. The video breaks down cost of living, noting that Da Nang is generally cheaper for housing (a one-bedroom apartment costs $300โ€“500, while a nice villa in Bali runs $800โ€“1,200) and food (local meals in Da Nang can keep monthly food costs around $400, versus $400โ€“1,000 in ...

7 Things You MUST Do In Da Nang Vietnam ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ (Cheap & Underrated Travel Guide)
11:44 min 2026-04-13

7 Things You MUST Do In Da Nang Vietnam ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ (Cheap & Underrated Travel Guide)

Christina Clesca, a former resident of Da Nang, provides a curated guide to the city's best activities, blending popular landmarks with local favorites. The journey begins with a scenic day trip through the Hai Van Pass to reach hidden waterfalls, followed by an in-depth look at Ba Na Hills, where she recommends staying overnight to experience the Golden Bridge without the crowds. The guide highli...

How to Set Up Your Life in Da Nang, Vietnam ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ | Rent, lifestyle & Reality
8:25 min 2026-03-29

How to Set Up Your Life in Da Nang, Vietnam ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ | Rent, lifestyle & Reality

Christina Clesca provides a practical guide to setting up life in Da Nang, Vietnam, covering essential steps for new arrivals. She recommends getting a Viettel SIM card for reliable data service, with plans ranging from one month to a year. She shows her two-bedroom apartment, noting rents between $400 and $700 depending on the area. She advises staying in a hotel in your target neighborhood first...

Is Nha Trang Better Than Da Nang Vietnam? VLOG
21:51 min 2025-07-11

Is Nha Trang Better Than Da Nang Vietnam? VLOG

A couple on a five-day holiday compares Da Nang and Nha Trang for vacation appeal. They take a 10-hour sleeper train from Da Nang to Nha Trang, sharing the experience of a four-bed cabin without private curtains. Once there, they sample local grilled chicken and vegetables at a spot recommended by a friend, hunt for ripe mangoes and lychees at roadside fruit stalls, and visit a pagoda built betwee...