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Living as a Digital Nomad in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 *Is it worth the hype?

48,389 1,557 22:36 min 2024-07-31 0 reviews
Janine Freuling
Janine Freuling

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A digital nomad explores Da Nang, Vietnam, to assess its suitability for remote work and lifestyle. She visits coworking-friendly cafes like Z Coffee and Roasters and Roots Cafe, noting reliable Wi-Fi, free water, and air conditioning. A trip to the Lady Buddha statue on Son Tra Peninsula reveals a 16-minute scooter ride from My Khe Beach, with impressive views and a peaceful atmosphere despite communication challenges with older locals. She samples local dishes including beef pho, banh mi (customized without pork), and egg coffee, with prices ranging from 12,000 VND for carrot juice to 165,000 VND for a salmon bagel and cappuccino. Her apartment at Van Apartment is affordable but lacks a view; she recommends paying extra for an ocean-facing room. The beachfront promenade is ideal for sunset walks, and the area offers gyms like Elite Fitness at 100 USD per month. She promotes SafetyWing nomad insurance for coverage while driving scooters in busy traffic. The video serves as a practical guide for digital nomads considering Da Nang.

Key Facts

  1. Salmon bagel and cappuccino at Z Coffee and Roasters: 165,000 VND
  2. Strawberry smoothie: 25,000 VND
  3. Carrot juice: 12,000 VND
  4. Elite Fitness gym membership: 100 USD per month
  5. Lady Buddha is a 16-minute scooter ride from My Khe apartment

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