10 Reasons Why You Should Move to Vietnam 

Traveled to Vietnam solo in 2011 and really enjoyed it. While visiting Halong Bay I somehow left my wallet at a hotel. When I returned to Hanoi 2 days later my wallet was waiting for me at my hotel---nothing missing, including cash. This says it all about the character of people and the tightly organized travel industry. Can't wait to visit Sapa again. Great country to travel in.

For me,the best feature of Vietnam is the kind and friendly people.I had many examples of complete strangers going out of their way to guide me or give me free drinks and snacks etc. T,hen there is the beauty of Vietnam from the central highlands to the beaches and rivers. Last, but not least, the delicious food- at a guess, the best 10 meals of my life were there. I'm really looking forward to getting back.

Last year I was "stuck" in Danang for 7 months because of Covid. I miss it and would like to spend extended time there whenever they fully open again for tourists. Great food and beautiful people.

For me as a Vietnamese, I love 2 things about my country: 1) Fast and cheap Internet, and it’s available in everywhere 2) A country but consist of beach, mountain, desert and river so I have so many choices and I haven’t felt bored while I’m traveling Vietnam

I got here weeks before covid began and decided to stay put in Hanoi. Best decision I’ve made in a long while. Almost two years here. Traveling around hasn’t been recommended as of this past year though, especially not towards the South. Love it here.

I agree with your 10 reasons to live in Vietnam. I moved to Vietnam 3 years ago, and I have never regretted my decision.

Number #3: It is about the people for me! Kindness and hospitality is a game changer for me! I am awaiting for travel restrictions to be lifted! I would love to teach there!

What makes a country enchanting is its natural resources. Right from weather & climatic conditions, the warmth of people Vietnam scores in every aspect with the latest value addition called Ms Van Vu

I need to add two more things: beaches and seafood. Chinese flock to Vietnam to eat cheap seafood and it is also exported in large quantities to China. All provinces in Vietnam have cities and towns with beautiful beaches literally within walking distance. In some places, you can claim all the beaches for yourselves (if you know where to go). I feel that Vietnam beaches are much underrated. Maybe the service is not on par with that in other South East Asia countries, but if you come just for the sceneries and can enjoy yourselves, it is cheaper and more fun in Vietnam.

I'd love to move to Vietnam to be closer to my family over there and also to spend a year learning how to improve my Vietnamese

My son has lived in Hanoi for the last 8 years. He says it's not perfect but he is not coming back to the US except for visits. My other son has moved to Sweden.

I am so lucky to live in Vietnam because the Vietnamese loves badminton and quite a lot of Vietnamese people play badminton regularly

For me the most attractive reason is " people in there are so warm welcome", and many of my colleagues just like family members.

I traveled to Vietnam 7 times for over 6 month's total. Everything you say about Vietnam is definitely true and it is one f the most wonderful places in the world.

Being a kid of the 60s...I can tell you that nothing is more shocking and different than Vietnam during my lifetime. Many of my high school friends died there.

Though I've never been to Vietnam before, I've had the honor to befriend with so many Vietnamese over the years. I can't agree more that most, if all of them are extremely friendly, generous, and compassionate. Yes, the Vietnamese food is A M A Z I N G as well. I would love to visit Vietnam some day. :)

I love Việt Nam. The culture, people, and food is amazing. I miss eating a hot bowl of Phở, and a Bánh mì.. I hope to visit Việt Nam again soon. Cảm ơn em 😊❤️

I spent Tet 1968 to Tet 1969 in the Mekong Delta. I am glad to see the country flourishing now. One day I will visit, as an old tourist, not as a young soldier.

I'm moving to Saigon in August and I can't wait! Even just considering the coffee gives me a big reason to move, Vietnam coffee is amazing!

Agreed😊 i love Vietnam because of charming people & culture.

I miss everything in VN especially it's warm WEATHER.

Great job, Vân🌷. I love 💗 Vietnam and can’t wait to revisit again soon 😀. Thanks for sharing your videos with us 😀.

Thank you so much, hello from saigon, stay strong - healthy and creative. Great job

I love visiting Vietnam! The people are nice, hardworking and welcoming. Looking forward to visiting soon.

Thank you for sharing about Vietnam. Vietnam is a beautiful country and perfect place to visit or start a new life. I would love to visit Vietnam someday, especially visiting my hill tribe people in Sapa.

Thanks Pho that was amazing I would love to come and visit your country ❤️🌹🤗🇨🇦

Your video is so informative, everything you say is true. I vacationed there in 2014 for 21 days, I had an incredible time, the food is sooooo good, people so very kind. Can not get back there soon enough.

Absolutely Loved This Video From Start To Finish.

I honestly think vietnam is a real FREE country.the real definition of “FREEDOM”.

Your content is greatly worthy, it brings more fantastic things from Vietnam to the world. Thank you 💚

Thích video này của chị thực sự luôn, em lại học đc thêm từ mới nữa rồi 🥰🥰🥰

this is overall informative and well-made , as an also Hanoian and a Vietnamese , i concur

I lived in Da Nang city almost 3 years) It was fantastic and great time!!! I will back to Vietnam as soon as it possible)))

One of my favourite past times in Vietnam is to go walking and see different things. I can walk the same street and see new things each time.

Thank you this is a great video gonna have to watch a few more times before I visit.

Very good and nice from What The Pho's video clip about. You did it well. Thank you very much!

Trời ơi em mún gặp chị quớ em thấy chị truyền cảm hứng học tiếng anh cho mọi người lắm lun ý😂🥰

I agreed all except egg coffee. Too sweet for me even i am the Vietnamese coffee originally. My buddy from Ha Noi introduced me to the egg coffee which I never heard of since left Vietnam. Yeah too beo and sweet! Not sure adding less sugar will be just right... I didn't think of it hahah

😭 You’re so amazing, I have been waiting for a person like you for a long time!

Beautiful video, thanks Van for bring up the fact that VN is beautiful, friendly country and making life easy and happy to live on. ❤️

This content is meaningful and potentially creates great impact for us ⭐ thanks for your work Van!

Wait- vietnamese food every day, therapeutic massage 3 x per week, friendly people, delicious coffee, no chance of being a victim of a random shooting - sounds like paradiso :)

I was born in vietnam and stayed for 5 years and moved to america for my parent’s work reasons, i go back every summer until covid hit, i cannot text in vietnam and even have a difficult time speaking vietnam, but i can agree vietnam is really a nice place and a very welcoming environment for visitors

I visited Vietnam many times because i'm a Captain of the ship, I observed the people are very friendly they are always smiling

I am here for 2 years now. ❤️ There is so much to see in VN!

This was a most well organized and fast paced presentation. Thanks Van!

Great video, I'm an American also living in VN, love to see content like this!

Wow, I really want to visit. I am sitting in so much depression in the states that everything looks happy like. I would probably keep forgetting, losing or misplacing my plane ticket for my departure day though. So awesome. Thank you for sharing!!

Vietnam is beautiful and has so much potential....

So proud of you! I am Vietnamese and I have many chances to move to developed countries, but Vietnam is a paradise for me. I am still living here while most of my friends immigrant to Canada and the United States.

Hay suất sắc ạ, cảm ơn chị , xin vía nói TA hay như c ❤️❤️❤️

Wonderful. Hope to come back soon!

Hopefully they will bring out a digital nomad visa soon for remote workers. Otherwise there is no real long term visa available (except for US citizens).

Very informative video, thank you Van 👍could you maybe talk about the quality and access to medical emergencies and medication for expats? Also if expats can open banking accounts and transact like locals? Thanks again.

thanks! i like your channel its the main things to know about vietnam.

Thank you for all your tips and information ❤️

You nailed everything on the head! 2 months in & I decided to move back after 30 years of living in the States. Done with the bills & stress!!! Can’t wait to officially move back! ‼️😍😇 Great job, Van!

Accommodation is not very cheap, but the food definitely is. A high-quality bowl of Pho is in the range of 2-4 USD. I can eat that all day. The only drawback for expats is not that many job opportunities in Vietnam.

I am moving to Hanoi and this information is definitely useful. I am looking forward to it!!

You make me want to move to Vietnam more and more. I’ve grown up in the US all my life but like you’ve mentioned, I’m a bit tired of the rat-race life style, the stress and the repetitiveness. My concerns are the water (as you’ve mentioned, must always buy water bottles), medical support, and if things can be turned upside down by the government without reasons.

Great video but you should also do a video on the negatives for the concept of balance for example being an expat in Vietnam for example, having to constantly re-apply for a Visa because the retirement one was removed. Or how you as an expat you are not allowed to own land, property or a business. There is probably more to say but it would be very interesting

Looks nice I will definitely visit there thanks for the information

Great contents, thanks for the share!

Tuyệt vời em ơi!! Chọn cái bản đồ có Hoàng Sa Trường Sa nữa là hoàn hoả e nè😊 thank you!

Hello sister, I am from India and presently in Vung Tau for Job purpose and will be staying here for at least 3 years from now. While doing google search about Vietnam and places to visit, I got to see your channel. You are really doing a very great help for visitors like us. It would be also a great help if you can refer me a guide who can take for a tour all around in VN during my free time from work. My real interest is to see and experience the real Vietnam culture in countryside. Hope you will respond to my comment. Thank you. Anil

Beautiful... That's one of my favourite places to visit

I already knew some of thus. But your video convinced me! I'll be a resident.

Can you make a video describing the differences between the people from the north, central and south of Vietnam? Vietnam is a very long country and I’ve heard the character of people are very different depending where they come from. I heard that even in dating these differences can pose certain challenges. I heard for example northerners are more hardworking and southerners prefer an easier life. I also heard women from the north are more controlling and people in the north might not be very upfront. I also heard the guys from the north are more than southerners. It would be very cool if you make a video like that.

Shortlisted for my retirement. I am from Singapore. With the new Hanoi metro, hopefully transportation will get better too. I also love the seafood there and the low cost of bia Hanoi.

Enjoying my new life in HoiAn! Nice to be following you and your helpful tips on life in Vietnam! Thank you 🤗👍🏻❤️

Heading over in November for 3 week trip and very looking forward to it.

With this video you have make me again fall in love of Vietnam, Will you make a video of the worst things in Vietnam ?

The people and the food is reason enough ...

Lovely cover photo for the video, Van! You look wonderful in your white ao dai.

thank you for your efforts in putting 2gether informative videos

I’m 20. Im from California and want to visit Vietnam, it seems like such a cool place. Would you be interested in showing me around?

Vietnam would be cheap if you are earning in, say, one of the developed countries. Exchange rate, to some extent, will make that possible. Is Vietnam so cheap for people who live and work in Vietnam? Considering the fact that there has been rapid economic development as you mentioned in the video, the cost of living must be rising. It was an interesting video. Thank you for posting.

So happy I found your channel. I'm thinking of moving to Vietnam.

You are doing great i loved the entire video 💕

It's good for retired people but not for people who are age between 20+ - 55 because salary is very low in Vietnam. Let's say if you want to make a vacation in Europe, you might have to work more than 1 year to get money for a vacation.

Thanks to the author of the channel for this fascinating video! It is interesting to see how people live in other countries! It is very important to know foreign languages on such trips. I would like to recommend to all travelers a practical guide to learning foreign languages by Yuriy Ivantsiv " Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages". This book contains a lot of useful tips on how to learn a foreign language for tourists, students, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs a foreign language in life. There are a lot of good tips on how to solve problems with the language from beginner to advanced level of language learning. It turns out that the traveler only needs to know a few dialogues and you can easily travel around the world! You don't have to spend a lot of time to fully learn a foreign language, you just need to learn what you can use when you travel. I wish everyone exciting travels!

Vietnam is one of my top choices for visiting in southeast Asia along with the Philippines and Malaysia and Cambodia and possibly Indonesia. Thank you so much for a very informative video.

Wow very informative video, i really want to visit

I love Vietnam (Tôi yêu Việt Nam)! I first visited in 2003, and my last visit was in 2008. I am planning to retire here in 3 years. I love the people and the culture most. Extremely friendly and kind. I have been studying the language for over a year through weekly online courses. My American friends ask me why I would want to live in a communist country, and I remind them in 3 years (2024) when TrUmP rules again it will become a fascist authoritarian government. The USA will no longer be a democracy.

It’s cheap for foreigners from countries where they earn more money, but not for anyone earning a normal Vietnamese salary. Same applies around the world.

My second time in vietnam. I love the food and the people. I have been with your Chanel 2 years now. Thanks

Aussie fan of your fabulous country. .Cant wait to get back

yes love it, but i prefer to make money in US then vacation in VN

One reason NOT to move to Vietnam long term (well, actually 3 reasons) - VISA,VISA & VISA!!!! If you can tell me how to get a LEGAL long term visa ( more than 30 days), without leaving the country and returning, then I’ll change my mind. The Vietnam Government has absolutely NO interest in foreigners staying/living long term - and there’s nothing you can say that will change this basic premise!!!!!!!!

Great jobs Van keep it up 👍 Lots of FUN and opportunities ! See u soon

Cám ơn em đã giới thiệu Việt Nam cho bạn bè quốc tế. Thank you so much❤️

My reasons to move would be 1) The food - you can basically never go hungry, during traffic, during long trip, or anywhere. Food are everywhere. 2) Diversity - Many people are living in Vietnam, you can find different people from all over the world. 3) Lifestyles - Vietnamese love to have fun, but they love to work as well. It’s seems like Vietnamese people always get days off, that’s because Vietnam is a country that never sleeps. Hustle and bustle lifestyles. 4) Freedom - You can basicallly enjoy living without the worries, about what this person thinking or saying what are you wearing at night. Why wear this in store, in restaurant. Why drink this and drink that. You can do whatever that you want because Vietnam is a diverse culture. Different people from different places, coming in and out of the country. I have to disagree with safety - Vietnamese or not. There is theft and always will be, people might not kill people with guns, but I’ve seen so many other ways, Bricks, knives, cars, fist, etc…Safety is 100% shouldn’t be a reason to move there. It is bad then people think. People get stuff stolen from sandles, purses, phone, necklaces, the usual stuff everyday. Motorbike is another reason I disagree, you can rent it and ride it but it’s that mean more traffic, more problems. Vietnam are trying to reduce motorbike but it’s not working out so well.

I have only one reason: because I want to live with my girlfriend🥰

Glad to hear your voice again, Van. You look so beautiful in the traditional Ao Dai.

Thanks for the video, its v informative :)

The 2nd reason you should NOT move to Vietnam is food all kinds of food are contaminated with pesticide, herbicide, insecticide, hazardous chemicals, chemical irritants, harmful chemical coloring. Extremely careful of what you eat, drink and cook.

Could it be any more obvious she is getting paid to make these promotial videos for the vnese government. A lot of points she makes are fairly onesided and some are plain bs. These videos are just to attract foreigners and their money. There is little to no attention paid to what life in vn means for local people in vn, which for many isn't all that wonderful. Don't get me wrong, vn is a wonderful place to be, for tourists, expats and vnese with money. The majority of the vnese don't enjoy such an easy life and need to cope with many uncertainties in vnese society.

Your videos are so well edited, informative, colorful, cheerful, well narrated, & I always love when your smiling face appears for a little moment (or the whole video sometimes). I hope your videos will be sponsored & otherwise reward you, & eventually I might "buy you a coffee."

Trời ơi, em đang làm 1 file giới thiệu và hướng dẫn cơ bản để du lịch VN cho mấy bạn nước ngoài. Thấy video của chị đúng như cứu tinh vậy, quá chi tiết lại bằng tiếng Anh nữa. Cảm ơn chị rất nhiều đã cứu rỗi 2 ngày cuoiis tuần của em🤩

If you are suggesting that foreigners move to Vietnam because of low cost of living, the foreigners, after moving to Vietnam, would be earning Vietnamese wages. Will everything in Vietnam then appear so cheap?