Commentary and Opinions about Da Nang: Expat & Local Perspectives

Living Alone in Vietnam as an Expat at 60+ | Da Nang Life & Reflections

14:45 min 2025-08-23 87

Living Alone in Vietnam as an Expat at 60+ | Da Nang Life & Reflections

A 60-year-old expat shares his three-year journey of living alone in Da Nang, Vietnam, reflecting on the freedoms and challenges of solo life abroad. He describes the city's affordability, natural beauty, and friendly culture as key draws, noting that the cost of living is 50-70% lower than in most Western countries. The video covers his daily routines, including gym workouts, half-marathon runnin...

Am I Leaving Da Nang Vietnam? HONEST thoughts after 1 year

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

15:12 min 2025-08-20 1,284

Am I Leaving Da Nang Vietnam? HONEST thoughts after 1 year

Evan Eh! provides a candid reflection on his family's first year living in Da Nang, contrasting the experience with his previous five years in Ho Chi Minh City. The discussion centers on the transition from the frenetic energy of Saigon to the quieter, beachside lifestyle of Central Vietnam, specifically highlighting the move from An Bang Beach to Da Nang. He addresses the growing pains of the reg...

3 Months Living in Da Nang, Vietnam as a Digital Nomad, Pros & Cons

Callum Massey

18:51 min 2025-07-27 225

3 Months Living in Da Nang, Vietnam as a Digital Nomad, Pros & Cons

After three months living in Da Nang as a digital nomad, the creator provides an honest pros-and-cons update. On the positive side, Da Nang offers cheap domestic flights and easy train access to destinations like Hanoi, Hoi An, and Hue, making weekend trips simple. The city has a strong digital nomad community, with frequent meetups and coworking spaces. Visa extensions are straightforward through...

Josh On The Move

11:45 min 2025-06-09 418

Phuket Is Not The Same in 2025: What's it like now | Josh On The Move

Josh On The Move shares his honest assessment of Phuket in 2025, based on annual visits over four years as both a holidaymaker and digital nomad. He notes that construction is constant across the island, with new buildings, cafes, restaurants, and gyms appearing yearly. Accommodation costs have risen 15–20% year-on-year, with a one-bed apartment now around £800 per month in low season. Other costs...

Why Expats Are Leaving Da Nang Vietnam 🇻🇳 Is Da Nang Still Worth It?

Mai Abundant | Expat Mom Canada → Vietnam

12:36 min 2025-05-03 1,981

Why Expats Are Leaving Da Nang Vietnam 🇻🇳 Is Da Nang Still Worth It?

Expats in Da Nang face significant challenges including poor waste management, pervasive mold in housing, fluctuating air quality, and traffic congestion. The rainy season exacerbates mold issues, requiring dehumidifiers and regular ventilation. Air quality varies by neighborhood, with beach areas being fresher. Medical care is adequate for routine needs, but serious cases often require travel to ...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

15:50 min 2025-05-01 7,682

Never RETIRE in Vietnam. Here's Why

Evan argues that despite Vietnam's tropical scenery, low cost of living, and excellent food, retiring there comes with significant drawbacks. There is no retirement visa, so expats rely on 90-day e-visas, marriage, or investor visas. Bureaucracy is paper-heavy and slow; language barriers persist even after years. Western food, cheese, and wine are heavily imported and expensive. Healthcare is affo...

DONT be a Digital Nomad Until You Watch This (Brutally Honest Reality)

David & Kim

16:00 min 2024-09-27 4,884

DONT be a Digital Nomad Until You Watch This (Brutally Honest Reality)

A digital nomad based in Da Nang, Vietnam, offers a candid critique of the remote work lifestyle, contrasting social media portrayals with reality. He argues that most digital nomads spend the majority of their time working, not vacationing, and warns against pursuing the lifestyle for the wrong reasons, such as seeking an easy or glamorous life. The video emphasizes that remote work is still a jo...

fat and broke

16:26 min 2024-08-30 139

Da Nang Vs. Saigon 🇻🇳

This opinion-led comparison dives into the differences between Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) from the perspective of a long-term traveler. The creator argues that Da Nang is a pure tourist town, especially with the recent influx of Korean visitors, and finds the cost of living, including housing and nightlife, very comparable to Saigon. A major criticism is the widespread 3% credit card su...

🇻🇳| Why O WHY Da NANG?! People Talk About Their Experiences in Da Nang, Vietnam

Chai Travel

13:30 min 2023-08-24 868

🇻🇳| Why O WHY Da NANG?! People Talk About Their Experiences in Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang appeals to Western travelers for its combination of beaches, affordability, safety, and growing expat community. The beach is consistently praised as the city's main draw, offering a relaxing break from busier destinations like Ho Chi Minh City or Hoi An. Travelers value the city's cleanliness, friendly locals, and the convenience of its central location for day trips to Hoi An, Marble Mou...