Helen Zhao

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Who’s moving. Who’s leaving. Why it matters. Former CNBC videojournalist covering modern migration trends. I make data and character-driven explainers that break down the economic and emotional forces uprooting people from one place to another, in search of a better life. And the power and privilege that determine whether you’re called a digital nomad, expat, immigrant, or even tourist. Not your everyday travel vlogs.

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Helen Zhao

23:41 min 2025-05-21

Are expats ruining Da Nang, Vietnam?

Da Nang, Vietnam, is experiencing rapid growth as a destination for expats and digital nomads, drawing comparisons to Bali, Indonesia. The video examines the city's transformation, highlighting both the economic benefits and the social tensions arising from the influx of foreigners. The An Thuong neighborhood has become the epicenter of this change, with rising rents and a shift in local culture. ...

Why Americans are moving to Da Nang, Vietnam for a better life

Helen Zhao

16:31 min 2025-04-14

Why Americans are moving to Da Nang, Vietnam for a better life

An American journalist examines why Da Nang has become a magnet for Western expats, particularly millennials and Gen Z, drawn by a lower cost of living and higher quality of life than in the U.S. The video details Da Nang's decades-long infrastructure investment, including World Bank-funded wastewater treatment and road upgrades, which have transformed it into a livable beach city. A daily budget ...