Everything you WISH you knew before coming to VIETNAM

About this Video

• Video Title: Everything you WISH you knew before coming to VIETNAM
• Channel: Travis Travels Vietnam
• Speakers: Travis
• Duration: 00:07:50

Introduction

This video provides a recap of previous videos about living in Vietnam, focusing on housing, dating, drinking spots, visas, pet culture, and cultural attitudes towards Americans. The speaker aims to answer common viewer questions and offer helpful advice for those considering moving to or visiting Vietnam.

Key Takeaways

• Housing: While property purchase is possible (condos only, for significant sums), most expats rent. Prices are rising due to increased foreigner influx, but deals are still available. The speaker offers assistance through his travel group in finding housing.
• Dating: The hookup culture is less prevalent than in some other countries; long-term relationships are more common. Meeting people in person is recommended over dating apps. Group dates are frequent.
• Drinking & Sports: Scallywags is recommended as a sports bar showing various international events. The speaker's travel group offers discounts at establishments like Scallywags.
• Visas: Most expats use 90-day tourist visas, requiring visa runs (e.g., a same-day trip to a neighboring country). The speaker describes his process of a same-day trip to Bangkok. New visa options are rumored but unconfirmed.
• Pet Culture: Dog and cat consumption still occurs, mainly in Northern Vietnam; it's less common in Da Nang. Bringing pets is relatively easy.
• Cultural Attitudes: Negative interactions with Vietnamese people due to being American are rare; the speaker reports positive experiences.
• Pollution: Air pollution is a significant issue in larger cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City but less so in Da Nang.
• Golf: Vietnam offers many high-quality golf courses, especially near Da Nang, though at a higher price point than other activities.
• Bana Hills: A popular tourist destination, a theme park on a mountain, with varying opinions on its worth, but generally positively received by the speaker.