Steven & Elaine's Adventures Videos

🇻🇳 Da Nang, Vietnam's Cheapest Accommodation… Total Disaster?

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

12:07 min 2026-05-23

🇻🇳 Da Nang, Vietnam's Cheapest Accommodation… Total Disaster?

Steven and Elaine explore the realities of ultra-budget travel in Da Nang's Hai Chau district, attempting to cut their Vietnam living expenses in half. Moving away from the tourist-centric My An and Son Tra areas, they document a stay in a $10-per-night local hotel during the busy Golden Week holiday. The experience highlights the stark contrast between luxury points-based stays and the challenges...

Is Da Nang Still Affordable? 5 Days Living Like Locals in Hai Chau

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

10:40 min 2026-05-16

Is Da Nang Still Affordable? 5 Days Living Like Locals in Hai Chau

In Hai Chau District, Da Nang's city center, a couple explores the area's affordability and local life over five days. They find that laundry costs about 10,000 VND per kilogram at a local service, and a favorite banh mi stand offers flavorful sandwiches at an amazing price. The district is described as extremely affordable and convenient, with a super local vibe and diverse Vietnamese foods. They...

Vietnam Street Food Tour 🇻🇳 Son Tra Night Market Da Nang | Scorpion, Crickets & Vietnamese Snacks!

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

9:22 min 2026-03-14

Vietnam Street Food Tour 🇻🇳 Son Tra Night Market Da Nang | Scorpion, Crickets & Vietnamese Snacks!

At Son Tra Night Market in Da Nang, the video documents a food tour sampling diverse Vietnamese street snacks. Dishes include banh beo tom chay (shrimp rice cakes), grilled egg, and grilled scorpion on a stick. Fried crickets and grasshoppers are also tasted, seasoned with Southeast Asian spices. Rolled ice cream with passion fruit provides a sweet finish. The market is described as crowded due to...

We Tested 5 Da Nang Neighborhoods in 2026 — Here's What We Found: Beach, Budget, or City Life?

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

12:26 min 2026-02-28

We Tested 5 Da Nang Neighborhoods in 2026 — Here's What We Found: Beach, Budget, or City Life?

This neighborhood guide compares five Da Nang districts for long-term living: My Khe, Son Tra, Thanh Khe, Hai Chau, and My An. My Khe offers immediate beach access and a lively social scene but commands higher rental prices. Son Tra provides a residential feel close to the beach with affordable apartments; a 6-month lease was negotiated from 11.5 million to 11.2 million VND per month. Thanh Khe is...

🇻🇳 5 Things To Do in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 + Secret Bánh Mì Bar (Hidden Nightlife)

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

12:54 min 2026-01-10

🇻🇳 5 Things To Do in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 + Secret Bánh Mì Bar (Hidden Nightlife)

Steven and Elaine present a curated snapshot of Da Nang through five experiences that define daily life, culture, and entertainment. The video starts at Bac My An Market, a local neighborhood market where affordable fresh produce, seafood, and coconut water reflect the city's grounded daily rhythm. A visit to the Lady Buddha statue on Son Tra Peninsula offers panoramic coastal views and spiritual ...

✨First to Live Here? Untouched Apartments from $228/Month in Da Nang 🇻🇳 | House Hunting Part III

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

11:58 min 2025-12-17

✨First to Live Here? Untouched Apartments from $228/Month in Da Nang 🇻🇳 | House Hunting Part III

Steven and Elaine explore long-term rental options in Da Nang, focusing on high-value properties outside the expensive tourist hubs of My Khe and An Thuong. The search highlights a brand-new development at 399 Doan Khue, featuring untouched studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units ranging from $228 to $456 per month. These modern apartments offer a local neighborhood feel with fresh amenities an...

💰$1000/Month in Da Nang | Real Costs vs Tourist Prices

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

12:41 min 2025-11-26

💰$1000/Month in Da Nang | Real Costs vs Tourist Prices

A detailed breakdown of living in Da Nang, Vietnam for under $1,000 per month as a long-term resident. The video analyzes actual expenses for a couple living in the Son Tra/My An area, including rent of $425 for a one-bedroom apartment with a pool, utilities totaling about $20 plus $60 for electricity, and groceries sourced from a mix of big-box stores, local markets, and weekly shops. Transportat...

🏙️ Renting in Vietnam 🇻🇳 Expat Guide - Da Nang | How We Pay Rent, Talk to Agents & Prevent Mold

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

23:32 min 2025-10-22

🏙️ Renting in Vietnam 🇻🇳 Expat Guide - Da Nang | How We Pay Rent, Talk to Agents & Prevent Mold

This video provides a detailed walkthrough of a one-bedroom apartment in the Son Tra neighborhood of Da Nang, rented for 11.2 million VND (about $425 USD) per month on a six-month lease. The apartment includes a pool, a fully stocked kitchen with an induction stove and washing machine, a glass-enclosed shower, a king-sized bed, and a city view with a peekaboo ocean vista. The creators explain how ...