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Vagabond Awake

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Vagabond Awake shares first-hand travel and retirement videos from affordable destinations around the world, with practical expat interviews and local cost-of-living context.

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4th Year in Vietnam: Why He still needs $3500 Month
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20:27 min 2026-06-10

4th Year in Vietnam: Why He still needs $3500 Month

Mark, a 65-year-old American retiree, shares his experience of living in Da Nang, Vietnam for nearly four years. He compares the city to San Diego, highlighting its relaxed lifestyle, health-oriented culture, and affordability. Mark rents an apartment for $1,000 a month and spends $3,000 to $3,500 monthly, which includes a car, motorbike, daily gym sessions, and three massages per week. He notes t...

How we live this cheap in Da Nang
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19:20 min 2026-06-06

How we live this cheap in Da Nang

A couple shares their detailed monthly budget for living in Da Nang, Vietnam, totaling $1,448 for two people. Their basic costs, including a one-bedroom apartment two blocks from My Khe Beach with AC, internet, and a washing machine for $380, electricity at $51, water at $11, and a weekend trip to Hoi An, came to $1,013. They spent $245 on restaurants, mostly local Vietnamese meals, and $146 on gr...

Da Nang Vietnam Today-They left America 34 years ago-How they pay for life
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22:19 min 2026-04-08

Da Nang Vietnam Today-They left America 34 years ago-How they pay for life

Dan and Shauna, an American couple, moved overseas in their mid-20s and spent 30 years teaching abroad in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Singapore before retiring. They currently split their time between Maine and Southeast Asia, spending months at a time in Da Nang, Vietnam. In this interview from their Da Nang apartment, they explain how they live on roughly $1,500–$2,000 per month while renting an...

American Retires in Da Nang on Only Social Security
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24:43 min 2026-04-04

American Retires in Da Nang on Only Social Security

Ed, a 64-year-old American retiree, lives in Da Nang on a monthly budget of $1,000 from Social Security. He recommends the My An neighborhood for its walkability and proximity to downtown. Ed stays in hotels rather than apartments, negotiating monthly rates that range from $250 in the off-season to $340 during peak season. He criticizes claims that $500 a month is sufficient, arguing that amount l...

75-Year-Old Retires in Vietnam's Middle-Class after Homeless in USA
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24:32 min 2025-10-22

75-Year-Old Retires in Vietnam's Middle-Class after Homeless in USA

Richard, a 75-year-old US veteran, recounts his journey from homelessness in the United States to a comfortable middle-class retirement in Da Lat, Vietnam. After five years living in a van, he relocated in 2023 with $2,000 and now lives on his $1,800 monthly Social Security. His rent of $300 includes utilities and Wi-Fi. A seven-day hospital stay for broken ribs and a lung embolism cost just $75 w...

She retired early in Da Nang Vietnam
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26:42 min 2025-09-24

She retired early in Da Nang Vietnam

A female retiree from Miami, living in Da Nang for almost three years, shares her experience with Vagabond Awake. She rents a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with three balconies, a pool, and a gym for $550 per month, benefiting from free weekly housekeeping. Her monthly food costs—combining groceries and restaurant meals—total around $500, with local meals as cheap as $1–$3 and Western or ups...

Comparing Da Nang and Nha Trang Vietnam
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21:58 min 2025-09-13

Comparing Da Nang and Nha Trang Vietnam

This video compares Da Nang and Nha Trang as destinations to visit or live in Vietnam. Da Nang is a larger city with a centralized expat village near My Khe Beach, offering a 'soft landing' for newcomers with many Western restaurants and a built-in expat community. It has cooler, rainier winters, better surfing, and a lower cost of living, with studio apartments available from around 7-9 million V...

Cost to Retire in Da Nang Vietnam
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20:39 min 2025-09-06

Cost to Retire in Da Nang Vietnam

This video provides a detailed cost breakdown for retiring in Da Nang, Vietnam, based on a month-long stay in July 2025. The creator highlights Da Nang as a 'soft landing' for expats, with western restaurants, an international community, and affordable healthcare—including a cardiologist visit and imaging for $174. Cons include a 30% rent increase since 2023 (from $264 to $342 for a studio) and mo...

Is Dalat or Danang Vietnam better?
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15:32 min 2025-08-06

Is Dalat or Danang Vietnam better?

An interview with George, a Singaporean-American expat who retired in Da Lat, Vietnam, after a brief reconnaissance in Da Nang. He chose Da Lat over Da Nang primarily for its cooler climate, noting that Da Nang's summer heat (38°C) was unbearable after living in Alaska. George spends $1,000–$1,500 per month on a comfortable lifestyle including rent, food, and daily scooter riding (100–120 km/day)....

Da Nang versus Nha Trang Vietnam Which is Better and Why
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14:01 min 2024-02-10

Da Nang versus Nha Trang Vietnam Which is Better and Why

Dan and Qiang of Vagabond Awake compare Da Nang and Nha Trang as destinations for long stays and retirement. Da Nang attracts more digital nomads and long-term travelers, with a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere and lower cost of living, particularly for local food. The My Khe Beach area is the main expat hub, offering affordable rent and easy access to local amenities. Nha Trang draws more short-ter...