Travis Travels Vietnam

Travis Travels Vietnam

10:57 min 2026-06-27

The Vietnam Motorbike trip I've never talked about

Travis recounts a transformative motorbike trip he took with two friends in July 2020, during the early days of COVID-19 in Vietnam. Starting from Hanoi, the trio rode rented XR150s north through Mu Cang Chai, Lai Chau, and Sin Ho with no fixed plan. The journey was marked by mechanical breakdowns—a flat tire fixed for $2 and a snapped clutch cable temporarily repaired with wire by a local—and a t...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:19 min 2026-06-13

Can you handle the HEAT in Vietnam?

Da Nang's summer heat is intense, with temperatures reaching 36°C (feeling like 43°C) and remaining above 35°C for three months. The video offers practical advice for coping: visit the beach early or late, as locals do, to avoid the midday sun; find shaded spots or rent lounge chairs at My Khe Beach; stay indoors during the hottest hours; and pack sunscreen and light, breathable clothing. Gyms oft...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:08 min 2026-05-24

Da Nang is Changing Faster than I Expected

Travis shares a day-in-the-life perspective on Da Nang's rapid development, focusing on the omnipresent construction noise and how to cope with it as an expat. After helping a local construction worker push wheelbarrows, he learns she earns 400,000 VND ($16) per day, works six days a week, and commutes two hours from Tam Ky. He emphasizes that while construction is disruptive, it brings economic o...

Travis Travels Vietnam

10:55 min 2026-03-23

Hoi An Isn’t Overrated — You’re Just Doing It Wrong

Hoi An remains Vietnam's most popular tourist town for good reason, but many visitors experience it the wrong way. This guide follows a local resident's casual day in Hoi An, highlighting underrated spots beyond the lantern-lit ancient quarter. An Bang Beach offers a relaxed alternative to Da Nang's crowded shores, with fewer people and a more laid-back vibe. Roving Chill House provides rice-field...

Travis Travels Vietnam

7:29 min 2026-03-12

Why It’s So Hard to Find an Apartment in Da Nang

Finding a quality apartment in Da Nang is increasingly difficult due to high demand and limited supply of well-maintained units. A persistent problem is mold, driven by year-round humidity that rarely drops below 75%. The rainy season from September to December exacerbates the issue. The video demonstrates a practical hack: connecting a dehumidifier to a 20-liter water jug via a tube, allowing con...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:07 min 2026-01-19

Travel Tips and Big Changes - Vietnam 2026

Travis, a long-term resident of seven years, provides a comprehensive briefing on the critical changes and events affecting travelers to Vietnam in 2026. The discussion centers on the Tet holiday logistics from February 14th to 22nd, emphasizing the necessity of pre-booking transport and managing visa applications before government offices close. Significant legal updates are highlighted, includin...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:19 min 2026-01-01

Why VIETNAM is the better choice over Thailand and Philippines in 2026

Vietnam is breaking tourism records in 2025 and poised to overtake Thailand and the Philippines as Southeast Asia's top destination by 2026. This comparison video, hosted by a seven-year expat resident, examines cost of living, food, safety, visas, and infrastructure. Vietnam offers street-side coffee on the beach for about $2, a hearty bowl of noodles for $2, and hotel rooms from $30-40 a night, ...

Travis Travels Vietnam

14:11 min 2025-11-19

You won't believe this VIEW in Da Nang - $680 Apartment tour

In this apartment tour, the host visits his friend Ryan's serviced apartment in Da Nang's My An neighborhood, which rents for 18 million VND (about 680 USD) per month. The top-floor, one-bedroom unit features a large open living area, an office nook, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a balcony offering sweeping views of the Han River. Ryan shares practical details on how he found the rental by dr...

Travis Travels Vietnam

10:12 min 2025-09-23

Watch this BEFORE moving to Da Nang, Vietnam

A long-term expat addresses the most common questions about relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam. He explains that staying on a tourist visa indefinitely via 90-day border runs is legal and common, and details how to find long-term rentals on multi-year leases. His own two-year house rental costs $570/month, with total bills under $700. The video covers driving legally: a Vietnamese license requires a l...

Travis Travels Vietnam

12:23 min 2025-09-12

Vietnam Cribs - $570 house in Da Nang, Vietnam

A detailed walkthrough of a rented house in Da Nang, Vietnam, located on the city side of the Han River away from the beach. The property features a garage, open-plan living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a kitchen with a built-in water filter, a separate classroom for Vietnamese lessons, two bedrooms, two office spaces, and a music room. The monthly rent is 15 million Vietnamese dong (under ...

Travis Travels Vietnam

10:30 min 2025-05-23

Vietnam E-Visa Guide 2025: Approved on Your First Try

This guide walks through the official Vietnam e-visa application process on evisa.gov.vn, focusing on common pitfalls that lead to denials or delays. Key steps include uploading a passport-style photo (shoulders up, white background, no glasses) and the passport data page, with a face match score above 50% generally acceptable. Name fields must follow the passport's AAO line order: last name first...

Travis Travels Vietnam

7:04 min 2025-03-26

Da Nang Travel Guide (from someone who actually lives here)

Long-term resident Travis provides a practical itinerary for Da Nang, blending famous landmarks with local favorites. The guide highlights the Son Tra Peninsula as an essential motorbike route, featuring the Lady Buddha, the abandoned villas of Bai Bac (Kachuan), and the Santorini-inspired Son Tra Marina. For beach lovers, it contrasts the budget-friendly Paradise Beach Bar with the more upscale N...

Travis Travels Vietnam

29:49 min 2025-01-13

HCM City vs. Da Nang, Teaching English, Family life in Vietnam

An interview with John, an English teacher and father, who moved from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang after nearly a decade in Vietnam. He contrasts the two cities, citing Da Nang's cleaner air, less traffic, and better environment for raising a family. The conversation covers English teaching qualifications (degree plus TEFL or CELTA), typical salaries (starting around 400,000 VND/hour at centers), a...

Travis Travels Vietnam

9:51 min 2025-01-03

How to find the PERFECT place to live in Da Nang

Housing options in Da Nang fall into three categories: single-family houses, serviced apartments, and condominiums. Houses offer the most space for the cost but require a minimum one-year lease and often have multiple floors with stairs. Serviced apartments, found in smaller 5-10 unit buildings, are ideal for short-term stays and typically include weekly cleaning and full furnishings. Large condo ...

Travis Travels Vietnam

9:46 min 2024-12-12

Pros & Cons after 1 year in a VIETNAM Beach Town

Travis shares his pros and cons of living in Da Nang, Vietnam after one year. He praises the sunny weather, clean air, and proximity to beach and mountains, though notes a three-month rainy season with potential flooding. Cost of living is a major pro: a three-bedroom house rents for $470/month, meals cost $1–2, coffee $0.50, and smoothies $1. He highlights the friendly local community and family-...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:04 min 2024-12-05

5 Scams that will ruin your trip to VIETNAM

This video covers five common scams targeting tourists in Vietnam and provides practical advice to avoid them. The scams include taxi scams at airports (use the Grab app instead of meter taxis), Tinder girl scams where women lure foreigners to overpriced bars, shoe cleaning scams in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City where cleaners demand payment after unsolicited service, travel booking scams involving f...

Travis Travels Vietnam

10:16 min 2024-10-11

BEST $50 per night Hotel in Da Nang

Saha Casa, a brand-new boutique hotel in Da Nang, is the central focus of this detailed property tour and review. Located just a five-minute walk from My Khe Beach, this tropical-themed hotel features unique room designs, lush greenery, and a stone-built structure that keeps interiors cool even during the hot season. The walkthrough highlights various room categories, including the 'Ocean Blue' an...

Travis Travels Vietnam

6:13 min 2024-08-14

What do in 1 day in Da Nang, Vietnam (Son Tra Peninsula)

This video is a practical guide to spending one day exploring the Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, Vietnam. The host drives from the main beach area, first stopping at Son Tra Marina for a coffee and photos, then visiting the Lady Buddha statue, the tallest in Vietnam, with its temple and gardens. He warns against the nearby Garden of Memories museum, calling it a waste of time and money. The highlig...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:15 min 2024-07-03

Son Tra Night Market - Best Market in Da Nang, Vietnam

This video explores Son Tra Night Market in Da Nang, located near the Dragon Bridge. The host highlights the market as a top destination for cheap seafood, particularly a 500,000 VND (about $20) combo of three lobsters, oysters, shrimp, and octopus. The market also offers affordable souvenirs, clothing, and accessories, with bargaining common. The host notes the market is especially lively on week...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:34 min 2024-03-27

Cost of living in Da Nang, Vietnam (World's cheapest Country)

A detailed breakdown of monthly living expenses in Da Nang, Vietnam, demonstrates that a comfortable lifestyle is achievable for under $1,000. Housing is the largest cost, with a three-bedroom house near My Khe Beach renting for $600 per month, while one- or two-bedroom apartments near the beach range from $400 to $500. Utilities add roughly $50 monthly. Motorbike rental costs $30–$40 per month, w...

Travis Travels Vietnam

5:18 min 2024-03-22

Marble Mountain Cave adventure in Da Nang, Vietnam

The Marble Mountains, a limestone and marble cluster just 10 minutes south of central Da Nang, offer a Buddhist and Hindu temple complex with shrines and statues hidden within caves. Entry costs 40,000 VND, with an optional 15,000 VND elevator to reduce the climb. The site is busy with tourist groups at lower levels, but the higher peaks remain less crowded as the steep, rocky hike requires effort...

Travis Travels Vietnam

5:54 min 2024-03-12

Nightlife and Beach bars in Da Nang, Vietnam

This video is a practical guide to nightlife and beach bars in Da Nang, Vietnam, featuring local recommendations from the creator. It covers six spots: Paradise Beach Bar for happy hour with cheap beers and ocean views; Hai Coi for chicken wings at 50 cents each; Koto Club, a Vietnamese-style club with loud music and live dancers; Quan Ly for fresh seafood, especially grilled stingray; private kar...