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I'm currently living in Europe temporarily for a few months, because my family and I will be leaving Vietnam in a year or two, but when I get back to Vietnam, most definitely.

Việt Nam is pretty much like the Philippines but a bit more developed, there isn't a huge difference between the two when it comes to infrastructure and the looks of the surrounding, but where both countries differ is language and education, the Philippinos are way ahead in education and in their ability to speak English compared to Vietnam where only 3% to 5 % can speak English an even though some Vietnamese can speak English they still have problems understanding how to use it properly or understand what words means, it's because English is only used in the tourism sector, if that's the job field they're going into and it's also just a requirement to graduate from college not emphasized throughout their educational studies, if they're lucky to make it that far in their educational studies, which based upon their family financial status. So yeah that's it my friend, peace out.

Hello and thank you for your support and comment, but I'll like to address the very first part of your comment, which is I'm (sad & lost) well to be honest I've heard something similar before, about 8 to 7yrs ago before I officially moved to Vietnam. As I've mentioned before in past videos, I actually grew amongst Vietnamese people in Orange County California, where has the largest Vietnamese population in the world outside of Vietnam, my best friend (Tony Tran) called me the biggest effen - idiot in the world for wanting to move to Vietnam along with a host of other Vietnamese friends who thought I was making a mistake as well as my own family who went as far in saying and I quote (they don't want your black ass over there) so when I got on one way flight to Vietnam, I felt alone and without support but I knew a brighter future awaited me if not in Vietnam, but in the experiences I will gain as I forge ahead into the unknown. As sat on the plane before it took off tears of fear and joy ran from my eyes because I had lost not only my best friend of 5yrs and the support of my own family who had abandoned me for my decision, even my own brother verbally said to my face ( I wish failure on you and see you back in America soon, yuh whitewash SOB) all because I refuse to lend him money a week before I departed. So I'm no stranger to doubt and proving those who doubt me wrong.. Also in past videos I've mentioned, that I was born in the Caribbean / Trinidad & Tobago, raised in America, traveled a bit with family when I was younger, but always had my own dreams and aspirations of seeing the world on my own one day, but as my travels begun for some reason God brought me to Vietnam first. Now to address my wife and step daughter, I'm not sure if you've spent a great amount of time in Southeast Asia as a whole as I have, specially living in Vietnam, but it's not what most foreigners think who don't live here or just come on a 2 weeks vacation and is met with welcoming smiles, tailored manicured services and hospitality, cause outside of the tourist areas and Expat bauble, day to day life in Vietnam is very different for foreigners and difficult for locals who live here. Most importantly in the case of my wife and step daughter, providing better opportunities & lifestyle as a whole is key paramount as well as creating a legacy for my two son form my first marriage. You're right about moving back to America to a place I know and people are friendlier, which will be a good option with lots of opportunities for my stepdaughter & wife, but staying in Vietnam just because it's cheap will be foolish when it comes to building a family foundation as a foreigner, also spending thousands of dollars for a private school education, which can be obtained in America or Europe for free makes more sense cause the education system here is devastatingly that bad. Outside of being a temporary slow traveler / backpacker or digital Nomad Vietnam is a bad investment both mentally and financially, unless you're willing to give up sovereignty as a man and let your wife manage everything, because foreigners as whole have no Ownership rights here in Vietnam, so every dollar you spend is a waste if you live in here full time, unless you're on vacation then at least you know where your money is going. I've thought about buying a house and even opening up a business many times, but those foreigners who've been here longer than I, who already bought a home and own businesses have advised me against it, because it's a financial risk and too many problems to deal with. So to conclude my wife is perfectly OK with our future plans move to Europe or move back to America. Have a great day.

Bro I just got through doing laundry and folding clothes after a few hours of upstairs, downstairs back & fought and I'm sweating like I've been running a marathon, my back hurt, my neck hurt and there's beads of sweat trickling off my body like a fountain 🤣😂🤣 Wtf... So ohh yeah Asia is hot, back when I came 7yrs ago the weather didn't bother me much because I was still in my honeymoon phase and and wearing rosy glasses, so I didn't think twice about how hot it was, but now 7yrs later and I'm now settled and know what is, well aside from cheaper affordable living this weather sucks 🤣🤬🔥

Hey bro,what's up, yeah buddy of mine said that his Charles Swab card worked fine as well, as for me no. I was using a Bofa card, which has a 4 digit pin and Malaysia ATM uses a 6 digit pin, so i basically had to scan my card wherever i went, i figured out the situation.

@@travelexploreasia9576 WISE has a four digit pin too.

Wow, it's that expensive per night wtf, it's not that i can't afford it, but if I'm going to pay that much, i might as well get a back massage or something lol,hahaha

Yes sir, it's definitely going to be a hellofah journey, but a fun experience as well, i leave October 1st and arrive in Switzerland on the 2nd an from there my adventure starts..

@@travelexploreasia9576 you'd better buy some thick clothes from Vietnam, since they are cheaper 😂 Switzerland is cold af already in October

Monaco 😆 i can't afford that yet or i just might do like what all the other spectators of Monaco do, which is to rent a hotel outside of Monaco and drive in, which is pretty much the norm, because it's ridiculously overpriced for a reason, which is to keep the fake wannabe rich out etc.

Yeah on my way back to Việt Nam I'm going to be spending a couple of days in Singapore, any suggestions 🤔

@@travelexploreasia9576 Check Changi Airport itself. There are many attractions over there. Marina Bay Sands Hotel with Infinity Pool on the roof (it's pricey, though). Gardens by the Bay, especially if you are staying overnight in Singapore. Take a ride on their subway. It's an interesting experience as well. If you would go to a local market in Singapore, watch your pockets. Malaysia is safer; no pickpockets there. I, personally, would stay in Johor Bahru and would walk 5 minutes to a nearby City Square mall for food and entertainment.

Yeah bro after almost 7yrs of being in Asia I've fully decided to go with my first thoughts, which I had way back when I was still in my twenties and broke as a joke still trying to figure out life, but since then I've risen financially to the occasion in making that dream a reality, so it's time to stop dreaming and make it happen, I'm grateful for all the experiences I've had here in Asia, which thought me a lot about Việt Nam, local Vietnamese people, culture, life and more both good and bad, but when it's time to move on, we shouldn't find a reason to stay and hold ourselves back from experiencing new things, so yeah for sure men and most definitely I'm going to be looking into places like Bulgaria, Poland and more... ✈️🌎😎 So thanks for the recommendation brother.

@@travelexploreasia9576 Poland is much colder in the winter; the Baltic Sea is also cold, even in the summer. Bulgaria is on the Black Sea and much warmer. From there you can visit Turkey as well. But the primary choice in Europe is the EU vs. non-EU country.

This is ture, Malaysia has a family feel to it and you don't get that hustle and bustle madness either or people trying to rip you off, I had to approach most vendors about my needs, which is why I fell in love with Malaysia immediately within a few days of arrival, I could just feel the calmness in the atmosphere and all the locals I came in contact with, had chill disposition compared the locals in the neighboring Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Bali, Cambodia and Philippines that see foreigners first as dollar signs. Maybe it's because of their diverse cultural environment as well as being a develop country. In terms of MM2H Visa program in Kuala Lumpur which is more geared for foreigners with deep pockets, there's the (Sarawark MM2H Visa Program) which I heard is better

Yeah, Sarawak is only a $35k deposit. A 30-day stay in Sarawak is required. Otherwise, you can live in Western Malaysia.

@@travelexploreasia9576 We received our SMM2H approval yesterday. 5 months start to finish - we were told 17 months but they're getting their act together. We're so happy!

I will agree with you on one hand that that Malaysia is sterilized in some ways, but on the other hand I will say that Malaysia is a develop livable country with lots to offer to single foreigners or foreigners traveling with their families who're looking for more wholesome and clean fun than just the typically overhyped Southeast Asian country's like Bali, Thailand, Việt Nam, Cambodia or the Philippines which are more partying, tourist hangout or sexpat destinations for a good portion of the foreigners who flock to Southeast Asia in search of a cheap vacation.

Hello friend and thank you for the support and comment. In which countries are you speaking of, the European countries I'm about to visit in the next few weeks to do some boots or the ground research or are you speaking about about cost of living in the Southeast Asian countries 🤔 Slovenia for sure cost of living is reasonable for a retiree or a person who has a stable income of around $4000.00 to 5000.00 a month. The average cost of living for a single person in Slovenia is around $1100.00 a month and rent is around $500.00 to $600.00 a month in the city center and much cheaper outside of the city center but that will all depends on lifestyle.

Hey brother what's and how are you doing, hopefully in good health and living life to it's fullest 😎 But to answer your question, no I've never considered it IRL, but I I'm planning on making some changes to my RUclips channel when I get back from Europe. My channel is evolving and like you said I like to free flow, which is why I moved away from trying to be a travel RUclipsr, cause most RUclipsrs script there narrative to sell the dream... I'm going to consider you recommendation, because I want to go in the direction of a more Joe Rogan style podcast in time along with doing some live videos. My other problem is dealing with this Southeast Asia heat, which isn't good for cameras, so short form record and edit videos, is better for now. Peace out bro and one love

Hello friend and thank you for the support comment. When it comes to Southeast Asia and other countries that have such a deep rooted aspect of cultural ignorance when it comes to women being treated as incubators and second class citizens there's always going to be more broken women than good wholesome ones and for us foreigners who move abroad to these developing countries or go seeking love, there's a 95% chance of us ending marrying or dating these local women, because as foreign men especially if we're coming from the western culture, we are seen as a way out and the men's to a better life, which is why there's more transactional relationships and even friendships in Asia and most of these other developing countries. Most foreigners don't like to be told this fact about their supposed much younger or Asian love interest but it's ture, which is why there is so many horror stories here in Asia between local women and foreign men. The soon a foreign man except that fact the better guarded he'll be when it comes to find a local homegrown Asian woman, but it will take time and due diligence on that foreign man's part. So get comment on the subject be looking for more in the future. Also as I state in my videos, I'm a longer resident living in Southeast Asia / Việt Nam, which I love and have much respect for the local people and their resilience when it comes to dealing with life and the hardships they face daily and culturally. I also have much experience in dating, marriage, relationships and culture, as well as the unspoken rules and nuances of daily life, so it doesn't benefit me to sugarcoat what really is. I respectfully share what life is real like here in Southeast Asia / Asia aside from the typical RUclipsrs who generalize, glorify and sensationalize what it's like to get views & subscribers because it's entertainment and a source of income for them from a tourism perspective, but it doesn't reflect the reality of actual day to day local life in Southeast Asia or Asia as a whole when it comes to to the deeper levels of what most foreigners don't see when it comes to daily life, culture and what it's like for women as a whole.

Hello and thank you for the support and stopping by, as well as leave a comment. And to let you know I'm a neutral & open minded person and not a fanboy of any specific Asia country including Vietnam even though I live here, are there countries in Asia I like more than others of course I do. I like Japan even though I've not been there yet, but will be visiting next year hopefully and Malaysia I recently went to, which enjoy immensely and will be going to Singapore in mid to late November. Why do I live in Việt Nam, well that's common sense, my wife is a local Vietnamese and I took a vow to be there for her and my stepdaughter despite what, are there things I like about Việt Nam of course I do, but after being here for so look I see the real Việt Nam because I'm no longer a tourist, a newbie or in the honeymoon phase plus I'm not a glorifying, fly by night backpacker / English teacher making RUclips videos, who's trying to make a living by doing RUclips an have to sensationalized, glamorized or over hype up a place so I can get likes and views in order to get paid. I live in the real Việt Nam and enjoy some things about it but I don't hate it. Also allow me to say that outside of my own country, which is America, even though I wasn't born there, but grew up in Southern California from childhood, coming from the Caribbean, which makes me a transplant American, but first and foremost where ever I go I'm a personal ambassador for the US despite America's woes, so I'm American first. Outside of America if you must know, before moving to Việt Nam and even starting RUclips, I visited Hong Kong and South Korea, after I started to live in Việt Nam, I visited Cambodia, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago my birth country / Caribbean and Malaysia an so far I like Malaysia the best even better that Japan, which was the first Asian country I fell in love with before even moving to Asia, but now that I live in Southeast Asia / Việt Nam, I've learned many things through experiences, local Vietnamese friends and as well as from other foreigners who has been living in Southeast Asia far longer than I and between experience and advice from others, I can definitely tell you, what you see on the surface isn't what it is in reality after you've lived in Việt Nam or Southeast Asia for some time. A old Vietnamese girlfriend of mine, with whom I was with in the beginning said when I first came to Việt Nam I was too gullible about her country and i don't know or understand the real Vietnam cause I'm a foreigner, an she was right. Last year I crossed paths with that same old girlfriend and she told me I've changed and now I'm finally starting to understand Vietnamese people, culture and what's it like living in Việt Nam even though I'll never be a local, why because I've got options that most locals doesn't have. Do you really want to know who enjoy and glorify Vietnam, it's not the local Vietnamese that knows what's up and for the most part have no options, it's foreigners selling the dream of a cheap lifestyle to other foreigners who come to Việt Nam / Southeast Asia live and a lifestyle far different from most local Vietnamese. Even though I don't live like a local Vietnamese I make sure and stay grounded in the reality of Việt Nam, because I know where I live and my wife, stepdaughter and I will all be moving out of Việt Nam in the near future, so it's a small sacrifice. Ohh, and to add you those countries I've mentioned I'll also be going to Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy Germany and Singapore in a month and a half. So I'm sorry to for keeping it real, I just don't have the time to blow smoke up anyone's ass... A buddy of mine who recently left Việt Nam after two years of living here and in various countries around Asia, (said getting hitched in Southeast Asia is a mental and financially trap, you'll never be accepted as a local despite how long you've been here, opening a business is a headache, we cannot own property as foreigners, there's no quality of life and friendships are at a fake surface level, so he went back to Tahoe) So hopefully this answers your question, cause this is the reality of living in Southeast Asia.

Hey brother what's up and how are you doing overall, from what see on Facebook it looks like you're staying healthy and happy. Also prices here in Việt Nam has risen, Đà Nẵng is becoming more congested with traffic especially in the An Thuong area and city areas etc. Even though tourism is down and they world is in a recession, with many local Vietnamese out of work, they're building a shit ton of Korean / Japanese restaurants as well as hotels along the beach areas, because they're the tourists majority and An Thuong is now becoming little Moscow, due to more and more Russians coming to Vietnam / Đà Nẵng. There's also a few homeless Russians on the streets here in Đà Nẵng, aside from the already few local Vietnamese homeless you'll see from time to time. Lots have changed bro.. Anyway since I got back from Malaysia, I've been preparing for my next big trip which will be in the 6wks to come. One love brother and keep doing you.

@@travelexploreasia9576 Yeah man, Someone recently told me that a lot of Russians are invading Da Nang like they invaded Nha Trang. (Prepare for more bar bawls involving crazy vodka drinking Russian women's) That never gets old 🤣🤣 I'll never rent in An Thuong again for a 6 month lease. Not my cup of tea. I should've stayed in Son Tra. I'm busy helping my parents out at the moment, health procedures and asset arrangements. I've met one homeless Russian on the beach at that abandoned resort, and he smelled. OOF!! Telling me and a friends "oooo it's dangerous feeding monkeys, etc etc." yea cause those hungry monkey probably eaten him up along with his visa. I haven't seen homeless Vietnamese, but maybe at some of those small pubs such as Heaven Bar, sleeping out of the furniture overnight. One day late in the morning was going around 4-5am looking for a drink, and stumbled upon these young teens camping out there. Interesting story. I'll probably be staying Near relatives on the other side of town in Lien Chieu , waiting for the condo to finish being built . In the mean time Im hustling and stacking up.

Hello friend and thank you for the support and stopping by, I'll definitely make a note of all your recommendations and check them. As I mentioned prior I was expecting a Thailand, Việt Nam, Bali or even the Philippines style of atmosphere, but instead was amazed by Malaysia developed, pleasant and mentality diverse stable society, which I truly loved and will be back to explore more areas of Malaysia and it's diverse and pleasant atmosphere...

Hello friend, you made me laugh because you reminded me of myself when first moved to Việt Nam 7 years ago and was so enthusiastic to prove my Vietnamese American friends wrong, who was happy to get the hell out of Việt Nam and thought I was a idiot for moving to Việt Nam. But even though they was right I stood my ground and learned how to play ball, because life in Việt Nam isn't for those with high morals, I proud some of some the things I had to do, which went against my ethics & morals, but I had to understand where I'm living, so through time and boots on the ground experience, I've come to see what my Vietnamese American friends was talking about and the reason why Vietnam is the way it is for and it's not going to change anytime soon. Some foreigners who I know have stated that Việt Nam has another 100 years to go before it get to modern day ethical standards, morally and perspectively, so don't let a few shiny buildings fool you my friend... The development status that seeing is called commercialized development, not urban development, where the local people benefit, because they're not, it's the the investors along with all the corrupt officials that comes along with it, on the other hand it can be looked good because at least the local make some money due to more people moving or coming into the area, but it's still gentrification, which is the process development in which a city develops rapidly over a short time, changing from low to high value and the neighborhood's residents are displaced due to rising rents and living costs brought on by gentrification. At the current moment Vietnam cost of living is not as it was when I first moved here 7yrs ago, due to commercial tourism development project and properties being built all over Đà Nẵng and Việt Nam but no one is buy those properties or living in them because they are overly priced condos / Apts, built by Chinese investors. So I implore you not to believe any kind of statistics coming out of Việt Nam until you've spent a considerable amount of time learning the unspoken system of how things actually work here in Việt Nam aka the wild west. Also don't believe in those sensationalized, glorifying RUclipsrs who're either just passing through or they're selling or getting paid to promote within that country. Remember there's always more than meets the eye.

@@travelexploreasia9576 Whoaaa it is indeed proved truths as expressed by you. it's my own attention to do that bc of being Vietnamese descent overseas-born, unable to speak my parent's languages as well as English. Besides, my beloved nation, Thailand are standingstill at same pace for decades with a lot of challenges & corruptions. I clould not earn profit as invested amount for years. Your helpful experiences will be adjustable to compatible to mine too. Thanks bro I've been there a few times in 2017, 2019 & 2022 and keep watching all rapidly dynamics over years.

@@travelexploreasia9576 Are you still there to build your own security? My immigrant parent would face the same stupid things when they first started their lives in another country. It's same to yours, right? Personally, I never believe all youtubers to quit their job, sell everything to live there. Too many Thais are moving their investments into TWO VN stock markets and looking for other opportunities as well.

@@travelexploreasia9576 Thank you sir, your exp will be reminded in my head when I will challenge new thing there.

@klom15thailand No problem, as long you've got a realistic sense about Việt Nam and about what is an don't glorify it, you'll be OK. The foreigners who come to Vietnam delusional and unprepared for the realities of it all, just because it's cheap are never successful and end up hating it, so in order to enjoy Việt Nam you've got to think like a local and understand where you are and live accordingly, especially when it comes to the local nuances and the unknown of daily life in Việt Nam. Life in Việt Nam is a like having a acquired taste, it just depends on what you're willing to accept in the long run, even though life might be better for you, which will depend on your financial situation. Peace out, one love and be safe out there bro..

Lol, hahaha thanks for the support and laugh 🤣 because you're right, this is why you don't hear multitudes of western foreign men heading to Malaysia to meet women, cause they're nut easy and more conservative, which means they're definitely going to be a hard nut to Crack for sure 🤣 But to be honest that means you just get a better quality of woman and you won't end up in a transactional relationship like most foreign men who go to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and the Philippines etc. Plus as far as KL traffic goes, I'll rather bumper to bumper traffic instead of crazy and chaotic traffic where mofo's are making up there own driving rules, criss-cross driving everywhere, driving down the sidewalks, blowing through stoplights to avoid the sun 🤣 or having to fear for my life every time I go through a free for all, cross at your own risk intersection 🤣 because brother it's real madhouse and the wild wild west in Việt Nam day in and day out.

@@travelexploreasia9576 I agree with you, in Malaysia or Indonesia (to some extent Vietnam too) you find good quality women, don't waste time with Muslim women tho...they will treat you nice but it's part of the service culture. In Vietnam I wouldn't dare to drive until I'm not heavily caffeinated so my brain synapses are in full swing 🤣 I've had a few close encounters on Grab and my GF driving...that was enough 🤦

@yamuiemata Lol, hahaha too funny, well I got you beat bro, when it comes to driving in Việt Nam, because I've had 3 accidents and none of them were my fault, plus only one of the people who hit me actually was courteous enough to ask if I was OK, the other two locals just picked up their motobikes and walked off, even though I was calling out to them, they just kept on walking, plus all damages to my motobike I had to absorb and pay for so yeah brah 🤣 In terms of women in Việt Nam, you can't be to hasty to settle down with the first local woman you meet even been there done that and it didn't end well, most local Vietnamese women are ready to take you off the market from day one, which is where a lot of foreign men go wrong and end up hating there life and hating their wife because they settled for the first woman that smiled at them 🤣 bro it's a so ridiculous, but most of these foreign men that end up in these predicaments are the ones who was losers or simps back home and just didn't know how talk to women or pick a good woman period and came to Asia where it's easy to talk to local on the strength of being a foreigner because I've seen some of most obscure and odd couples when it comes to between foreign men and local women it's hilarious 🤣 the other fact is local Vietnamese women are culturally homemakers, caretakers and take care of their husbands, which a norm but fail to understand that doesn't mean she's a good woman or not transactional minded, which means you've got to find the suitable for you not just a pretty face or smile, which is going make you bitter and disgruntled in end... Stay safe and stay strong out there bro, one love. I know some guys in this position, me personally it took 4yrs and we broke up 3 times before I actually committed and married my girlfriend and she didn't break up with me, I broke up with her, which she always reminds me of 🤣 and my reply when she bringing it up is that I'll kick her ass to the curb if she stress out again with any BS... 🤣

Hey friend what's up and how are you doing and thank you for the support. Yeah Malaysia is definitely under the radar and that's a good thing to be honest because, the rest of Southeast Asia is getting overwhelming saturated with tourism, Sexpats, Expat loser backpackers aka wannabe English teachers, fuck ups that couldn't make it back home along with the deranged and just simply the plain old weirdos etc 🤣 I'm not even kidding brother I'm just keeping it real... So yeah in terms of Malaysia, I believe the reason why it's not on every westerner radar as a place to go, it's because of the western style ideology, modernization and the conservative religions atmosphere, when it comes to the local life as a whole, so there's no incentives to go to places like that's if it's going to restrict your fetishist or make have to be responsible as a tourist, in a sense Malaysia is like Japan it only attracts the more mature minded, financially stable and resourceful foreigners / Expats looking for stability and a adaptive country they can call home or at least spend time in without all the stress and BS you'll normally find and have to deal with in countries like, Việt Nam, Thailand, Bali or the Philippines etc, when to visas and local nuances. Malaysia is exceptionally affordable if looking to make it a base as you travel through out Asia.

Bro, I was amazingly surprised by Malaysia after many other foreigners who've met here in Đà Nẵng Việt Nam told me about it, but I don't want to be hasty and jump the gun like I did with Vietnam 7yrs ago and put all my eggs in one basket and get pigeon hold and settled like most Expats or should I say foreign men do because they meet a woman an things look different and appeal in one way, but I'm definitely going to be spending more time going to Malaysia. Also due to experience and time here in Việt Nam, I'll have to look at all the variables and as you said give it a try, so I can make a real good and sound decision base on all the particulars that check all the boxes... Etc. I also had a buddy who was smart enough not to get himself pigeon hold here in Việt Nam because he saw what it looks like on the surface but in reality underneath the surface it was much different, which the same can be said of Bali, Thailand, Cambodia and Philippines etc, so instead of settling for just what is, which was going to be a bad choice in the end, after 2 years of Visa renewals he was done and left Vietnam and Southeast Asia without any entanglements. He has always advised me to get to fuck out of Vietnam as well as many others foreigners I've met along the way and are now gone after spending much time in Vietnam because they know underneath what it's really like, so I've got to appreciate the advice and care, cause one thing for about Southeast Asia it's easy to get stuck in your own delusional dream of happiness and when you finally wake up, it's a wtf so yeah bro... 🤣 On the other hand I didn't know that there's a train that runs from Malaysia to Singapore or Thailand as well, which is even more amazing.

Hey brother, thank you for the support and recommendation to check out Malaysia along with many other foreigners whom I met here in Đà Nẵng / Việt Nam, that was dissatisfied with what Vietnam had to offer and it's atmosphere whom had suggested that I should try Malaysia... So I finally did and man I was amazingly surprised by it all and can wait to go back and explore more of the country to it's fullest, Malaysia is now my favorite Southeast Asia country, plus it's also very cosmopolitan, affordable clean and inexpensive, a lot of us foreigners buy into the hype of Việt Nam, Bali, Thailand and Cambodia etc, due to RUclipsrs glorifying and sensationalizing the other SE Asian countries i mentioned and pigeon hold ourselves, without looking further just because it's either cheap or that's where everyone flocks to, so I'm very grateful for your recommendation my friend. When I got to Malaysia my senses was totally loss in translation because it was so organized and different, cause I went expecting similarities of Việt Nam, Thailand and Cambodia and was totally surprised. 🇲🇾😎 So yeah I'm definitely going back to Malaysia bro, so one love and thanks again. I'm also going to make a video about my experiences in and around Georgetown.

@@travelexploreasia9576 Oh, man, you don't know even half of it yet; wait till you find out the gas prices there 😜 I rented a car on my last January trip and was pleasantly surprised 🤪

@simon_illyan A buddy of mine, who left Đà Nẵng to go to Malaysia, words was (Malaysia makes Việt Nam looks like a ghetto) his words not mine, he also stated that it was just as affordable with a higher quality of food etc compared to Việt Nam.

@simon_illyan Also Malaysia is definitely more picturesque than Việt Nam, with a lot more too see and do on a whole.

@@travelexploreasia9576 I can't hold it any longer: As of August 1, 2024, the price of gas in Malaysia is RM2.05 per liter for RON95, it's $0.46🤗

You're welcome and thank you for the support and leaving a comment, I also just got back from one of my many trips in the past couple months, around Asia and will be uploading my Real Talk (Malaysia VS Việt Nam comparison) video so be on the look out this week for that... Peace out and be safe out there, one love...

Thank for the support once more and you're welcome, I'm just keeping it real about Việt Nam because I live here and I'm married to a local Vietnamese woman, as well as have many local acquaintances that keeps me aware and let's me what up... Because Việt Nam is not for the weak minded and it's not for everyone, but most of your mainstream traveling RUclipsrs won't tell you what is cause they're all about selling the dream not reality...

Hey brother what's up and how are you doing, fine I hope and in good health. Brother there's so many horror stories here in Asia as a whole, when it comes to westerners dating and marrying local women it's beyond comprehension, but these are the stories you don't hear about and you'll mostly hear how nice women are, how caring they're, how easy it is to talk to local women, how domesticated they're and how well they take care of their man and household, well don't forget that these are all traditional attributes, which are taught from a early age, but mentally and psychologically it's a different story when it comes to most of these local women and most of their mess up psychological problems stem from thousands of years of traditional and cultural abuse placed on local women here in Asia women as a whole, so now in a modern era most of them are just messed up mentally because those age old cultural & traditional pressures and perspectives which still apply. The women who don't adhere to those old cultural and traditional rules are looked at as hard, strong minded and independent women, so they're not desired by local men or may be the bread winners in the relationship / marriage, but will most likely end up divorce & single as they get older, because their husband may desire a woman who is more submissive and beneath him in status. I've learned a lot of local secrets and will share most of them before I leave this rock, because my experiences as well as others will be beneficial to those seeking to live or spend any length of time here in Asia as a whole. One love brother and be safe out there 😎

@@travelexploreasia9576 lol I am doing fine brother. I'm in good health hopefully so are you.

@@travelexploreasia9576 oh now I can see that. I am glad that you brought that to the light because if not . We could be going to a relationship blindly not knowing what has been going on for decades. Yeah I think most I talked to online . They only lasted about two or three days. It's not worth it. I did it for the experience however I think the older they are the more trama.

Hello and thank you for the support and leaving a comment. First I'll like to mention that although most mainstream RUclipsrs promote Vietnam as being cheap, please understand it's not cheap from a foreigner perspective and is more like affordable to expensive and only locals live cheaply and eat cheaply in Việt Nam because they grew up within the culture unlike us westerners / foreigners who did not, cause when it comes to local lifestyle their cost of living is far different than that of a foreigner. So to answer your question, it will depend on a number of things when it comes to monthly cost and stability in Việt Nam as a foreigner, such as are the three of you here on vacation or are you all going to be living here long term. If you're on vacation for a month to two weeks, then you can have a blast on $3000.00 USD each as your spending cash, meaning that your hotel and travel arrangements are already paid for. If you're on a budget then $1500.00 USD each will be fine if you're just here on vacation for a month to two weeks. But if you've decided to live in Việt Nam / Đà Nẵng, well it's going to depend on where you live, your lifestyle, how much you're going to be eating out, motobike rentals or buying, also monthly bills such as your (electric, Phone, water, wifi and food) along with all of your unknown and unpredictable cost, which can happen at anytime of the month. So due to my experience along with other foreigners if all 3 of you are going to be living in Đà Nẵng Việt Nam and want to live here comfortably then I'll recommend a budget of $3000.00 USD a month, which will cover all expenses, unforeseen expenses, extra curricular activities cost and allow you all to save some rainy day cash if needed. Also note that some foreigners will try to tell you that you'll be fine on $1000.00 USD Month, which is BS, please don't believe them and save yourself the headache of what if, always be prepared.

No problem bro, I live here in Việt Nam / Asia for almost 7 years now and I've gained a lot of knowledge, insights and understanding of the Vietnamese people, the inner community, the cultural pros & cons, as well as the hidden secrets and daily nuances which will make a smart person only stay for a moment and then run for the hills like a good friends of mine 😂 but then there is people like me who acclimate too well really get into the cultural aspects of Vietnam & life here, which can both be rewarding and mentally disturbing at the same time, but it's I tell other foreigners I cross paths with, I chose to live in Việt Nam, but I can also choose to leave Việt Nam when the time comes. But before I leave I'll past on all that I've learned, so those who come after me don't make the same mistakes and at least will be equip with the information needed when it comes to living in Việt Nam and understanding Vietnamese people and culture.

Hey Veza, what's up and how are you doing, much thanks for the support and one love. When it comes to those haters, I call them the fan boys who don't like to hear the truth and want to believe that Việt Nam is perfect, the women are perfect and culturally there's no problems, because they're the ones that rather believe in the dream instead of living in reality or the real Việt Nam, but it's ok those are the same people who end up hating Việt Nam and the Vietnamese people and culture because they eventually got screw over by a local Vietnamese woman or the local system. Also I'm not sure when you're planning to Việt Nam, but know that it's hot and humid as hell, so bring lots of sunblock 30 SPF if you're darker or 45 to 50 SPF if you're of lighter complexion So one love bro and be safe out there....

Hey brother thanks for the support and stopping by and one love. When it comes to Spousal abuse in Việt Nam as a foreigner it's best not to get involved, because there have been instances where foreigners in the past intervene and they was the ones getting in trouble by the local police, because the local woman had press charges against the foreign for beating up the boyfriend or husband, so it's best to just to pull a bystander effect and just call the police. Also when it comes to hooks up and getting into the center of the lollipops, we'll I'm sorry to say you probably met the wrong Vietnamese woman, because nowadays most local Vietnamese women are like western women where if push the right buttons you can get laid within the week or 2, no BS been there done that, which made me wonder because I always heard that local Vietnamese women are very traditional and some want you to wait until marriage, but for me it was within a 2 weeks to a month. Now I've got to make a video about this myth of Vietnamese women are traditional and it's hard to get laid... 🤣

Hello friend and thanks for the support and stopping by as well as great comment. You're 100% correct on all of your points, which is something most foreigners don't know about, when it comes Việt Nam because they're gullible to the propaganda and sensationalized RUclips videos that paint Việt Nam as a foreigners utopia because everything is so great and the local Vietnamese people are very happy with life as is an the women are treated so preciously because they're so trustworthy and traditional, which is the furthest thing from the truth. As you well know in Việt Nam / Asia it's all about saving face and not letting others know of your agony and pain despite how hard or how much abuse you suffer, which shows the internal strength of the Vietnamese people and Vietnamese women who're abuse mentally, emotionally and physically, the worst part is how local Vietnamese women are abused by their husbands or mother in laws sometimes, like my wife did because the new wife is expected not to just follow her husbands rules but also her husband mothers rules because she's a elder in the household. When I first came to Việt Nam I was very gullible to what is and the facts of life in Việt Nam, but as time goes by I'm starting to see what is and all the underlying factors, dark secrets and issues, which plagues Vietnamese culture and Vietnamese women & children as whole. There's a old saying I came across during my research on abuse in Việt Nam, which states (Teach children in their childhood and teach wives when they arrive).

Wow, this was a very powerful and insightful comment, you've hit all of the points in regards to what is, which is not spoken about by other RUclipsrs aside from the (A-Typical mantra) of how great everything is and how much my Airbnb and food cost, as my local Vietnamese friends here in Việt Nam have said, Vietnamese people don't live like that and it doesn't represent them, especially when it comes to all the issues that plagues Việt Nam and surrounding Southeast Asia countries. Up north towards Sa Pa and even in the nearby countryside here in Đà Nẵng there's still many arranged marriages amongst local families and to some extent within the city's like Sài Gòn, and Hà Nội, the abuse and violence towards women here in Asia / Việt Nam is widespread even kids are not immune from abuse, which is all due to lack of education, empathy, respect and appreciation within the culture, also the age old Confusus ideologies has a lot to do with it, not all of the traditional values are bad, but some traditional values which keeps women subordinate through abuse and backwards thinking is unbelievably still very present in Việt Nam / Asia to this day, which is why we can't blame local Vietnamese women or Southeast Asian women in general for seeking a better life through transactional relationships with foreigners, so they can have a better life. Here in Asia / Việt Nam women are treated like incubators instead of like a partner and soulmate which very sad.

@travelexploreasia9576 Unfortunately, the example I talked about is now my ex-girlfriend. She was sincere and open with me about her past growing up, parents in debt due to gambling and alcohol so she agreed to marry this dude so he could pay off the parents debts and take care of her and parents. In exchange, she had 2 kids with him, and of course, the marriage was fake since he was already married, but that's also a common theme in Việt Nam. Having 2 or even 3 wives with kids if your financial situation is balling 😅

@yamuiemata Wow, that's a movie in the making there bro 😂 but in all seriousness, like you said this is a very common theme here in Việt Nam especially in the countrysides and the other big factor as well is gambling, which puts many vietnamese families into death because Vietnamese people love to gamble sorry to say. The drinking factor is more cultural and deeply rooted within Vietnamese society as part of their social relaxation with friends and family, which has turned into a cultural epidemic of alcohol abuse leading to Spousal abuse and more. Men having 2 or 3 wives here in Việt Nam is very true especially when it comes to the local Vietnamese guy's who're Ballin and will love to spread their seed around. I also do know t wealthy Vietnamese guy with whom I hangout with from time to time and he himself is considering taking a second wife even though he's already married with 3 kids, I was shocked when he brought up the topic and for the most part thought he was joke, but in the end realize that he is serious like a heart attack 🤣 There's a lot more shit going here in Asia / Việt Nam than just cheaper living and sipping on coconuts and lattes on the beach, that's for sure.

Wow, you're very right on all aspects of what it takes to meet a good to somewhat wholesome local Vietnamese woman or women here in Southeast Asia, it's definitely like looking for a needle in a haystack when it comes to to finding a local women here Asia unlike some men who marry the first local woman they meet just because she smiles at him. It may take some time to find the right Local woman but you can find them with due diligence and time, I've also noticed that the women who've over come such physical, mental and emotional abuse are left traumatized and become more hard and militant in their perspective as well as in their attitude because like I've mentioned I've been in relationships with abuse local Vietnamese women and even got married to one, so in my experiences there's a few that became more militant and hard an some has moved passed it but the scars are still there with mental trauma or emotionally still there. Great comment...

@@travelexploreasia9576 They said that the best chance of meeting a Vietnamese Woman who have not been traumatized by physical abuse is to limit your dating pool to young women (18-28) who've never been married and are from a middle class or upper middle class family.

@Me-lm2ky Lol, hahaha 😂 You mean more like 18 to 23 years old, because if a Vietnamese woman is not married and have at least two kids by 28, her parents are wondering why and puts the pressure on her to get married soon, which most of the time out of desperation she'll more than likely end up marrying the wrong man to please her parents. Also when I first came to Việt Nam I had the opportunity to be with 21 or 26 year old women even though a few of the 25 and 26 year old women already had kids from a boyfriend,, but I rather be with a more mature woman, which is why I chose to dated 35 to 45 yr old local Vietnamese. women. Also my criteria was only to date local Vietnamese women, outside of the Expat bauble and who never dated foreigners before, because I didn't want to date Vietnamese women who're only looking to date & marry foreigners for financial reasons, a visa and chance to live abroad, which to me means that local woman has a agenda. Although my wife went through some spousal abuse in her life, she's a survivor and has moved forward in her life, even though the thought of the abuse she went through is still there. My wife and I are 10 years apart, but due to lack of education and worldly knowledge, she only knows about Vietnam and life in Việt Nam, which is going to change when we move abroad.

Thank you. Looking back, what would you do differently? How did you approach meeting online local Vietnamese women who never dated foreigners or that wasn’t there agenda. I am not looking to move my partner abroad. How would you suggest I approach 35-45 year old local Vietnamese women not looking for foreigners? How open was she to date you initially since she wasn’t looking for a foreigner? Thank you 🙏🏼

@koufax174 Ohhh, wow this is actually a video I plan to make but know that, I've never dated any Vietnamese woman online and I met all of the Vietnamese women I dated from living within in local Vietnamese community and through my local Vietnamese friends who introduced me to their single friends, which is how I met my wife now. When I first came to Việt Nam I use to go to my local Vietnamese coffee shop and sit there and mingle with the locals because I spoke some basic Vietnamese and was able to befriend locals who spoke enough English both men and women, plus the coffee shop owner Cang spoke really good English, so once Cang and I became good friends many of the local Vietnamese women in the coffee shop will approach me, even Cang wife sister approached me as well as his female next door neighbors, who are single and is still single 😂 I also did charity work as well as with a local Vietnamese woman whom I also dated and I'm still good friends with even after we broke up. My landlord introduced me to some of her friends daughters or people that work for her, so I was never short of having the opportunity to dated local Vietnamese women or ever had the need to go online. What I would differently wow, well knowing what I know now after almost 7 years of living in Việt Nan there's so many things, but I'll give you the top three, which is I wouldn't get married and probably dated a bit longer, travel around Asia a bit more instead of consistently staying in Việt Nam, which probably would have given me more opportunity and options to dated various Asian ethnicities and thirdly not spend as much money as I did in the beginning on my relationships and only spend a minimal amount. Definitely look out for that video, which I'll make soon

Hey brother thanks for the support and stopping by and it's definitely something to take into consideration, before getting involved or married to a local Vietnamese woman or women here in Asia / Southeast Asia more specifically Việt Nam because this where I live and have more on depth knowledge about, although I heard the same about rest of Southeast Asia or Asia in general. In some ways it seems unavoidable because you'll never know the history of these local women until you've either spent a considerable amount of time like i have here in Asia / Việt Nam, talk to some local women who've been abuse and don't mind sharing or just get into a relationship with a abuse woman and broken local woman who will open up to you about her past, cause remember it's all about saving face here in Asia and putting up a front for the community and public at large....

@@travelexploreasia9576 thanks brother for sharing and being open and honest. I’ve been traveling to Thailand and have been experiencing similar things with the women I have dated. But I never really put it all the way together until I watched your video. I’m interested in traveling to Vietnam too as well in the future. Could I possible reach out to you for some advice/knowledge ? I can send you my contact. Greatly appreciated 🙏🏾

Sure no problem, to be honest I'm part of a selective group for well to do foreigners who help, consult and guide other foreigners who're interested or curious about Asia / Southeast Asia and will like to have a honest and more first hand knowledge of what is compared to the sensationalized RUclips videos, which paints a very unrealistic view. I'm the representative person member of Vietnam.

Lol, hahaha 😂 I'm not sure if you trying to say western men love them overseas baby mamas...but love the comment nonetheless. Anyway you're on the right track for sure, we've got more single mothers, baby mamas and baby daddy drama here in Việt Nam, which is like a reality Jerry Springer show an that's not even a joke. As I write this reply to you I'm dealing with my nephew in law situation, he has been rendered homeless temporarily due to the drama between his parents since their divorce, his mom remarried a French guy and now lives in France, his dad remarried and has started a whole new family and although his son was living with him up until a month ago, my nephew in law who's 15 ran away due to being beat by his dad and being neglected, which has now put my nephew in law limbo and stuck without anywhere to turn, my wife contacted his dad and his reply was he's busy and if his comes back to his house he's gonna beat the shit out of him, so guess who my nephew in law is staying with until we can figure out what to do. His mom has at least has taken a interest and has sent money to my wife to help take care of her son needs. So yeah lot's of drama.

Hey thank for the comment and compliment, also your friend is right 100%, Spousal abuse and child abuse is on a whole another level out here in Asia and it's not the pretty picture like most of the A-Typical mainstream RUclipsr paint, there is a lot of problems many locals face on a daily basis and it's not pretty, my wife has told me many shocking things about life here in Việt Nam as well as her friends who can speak well enough English, also my next door neighbors, landlord and some of the local friends have all given me a very in depth view of what reality looks like here in Việt Nam for most locals. But the sad part of it all my friend and as I've been told, it's just part of there daily life aka business as usual, which makes say wtf... Overall once I officially leave Việt Nam, I will have say, it's has been a hellofah experience.

Thanks for that great reply, bro, it's seem like you read between the lines and figured me out a bit, because my wife always say that I care too much and give too much of myself to help others, especially when it comes to the local people, so I've got to be careful with whom I help and give to, cause hee in Việt Nam locals can take advantage of a giving and caring heart. Prime example I once help out a local Vietnamese guy in my neighborhood, next thing you know the guy was hanging out by my house almost every day asking me for money, ture story. So I'll definitely have to say that Việt Nam is starting to harden me a bit the longer I'm here, especially with all the daily nuances of life, unexpected crap, fuck up ideology which makes no sense or just fact of trying to survive on a daily basis driving down the street, which makes you feel like you're in the Matrix dodging all the bullshit life can throw at you and then some 😂 but it's like you said bro, we can't save everyone and we can only help but so much. At the end of the day it all comes down to your health and happiness and the good people with whom you surround yourself with. One love bro.

Wow, this happened in America, I would think that it's only in here in Việt Nam since it is easier to get away here and most of the local Vietnamese will turn a blind eye to the situation because they don't want to get involved, which is why Spousal abuse and child abuse has been allowed to carry on for so long here in Việt Nam.

Thanks for the support and one love brother, yeah man it took me a while to find my stride here, but I had to realize that I live in Việt Nam and not a traveling RUclipsr as well as not a RUclipsr who sugarcoat their experiences and the reality of what is when it came to living in Southeast Asia / Việt Nam and only want to appeal to the fan boys, there's more content in reality instead of selling fake dreams, also people appreciate honesty and will like to know before they selling everything and moving only to be disappointed, used and abused.

@@travelexploreasia9576 Absolutely Agree 💯

Hey friend whatever makes you happy go for it, because being a woman in Việt Nam is definitely a stressful ordeal and a abusive one when it comes to local Vietnamese women, as to matter of fact I saw a older local woman in my neighborhood yesterday with a black eye and I seriously doubt she slip and fell, so yeah it's not all sunshine and roses, sipping lattes and drinks coconuts on the beach like most of the traveling RUclipsrs here in Việt Nam will like you to think, there's a lot more shit going on.

Thanks just for the support and stopping by, I'm just sharing the reality of what is and bringing awareness to Spousal abuse and more, which is things that does get talked about by other RUclipsrs, when they mention how great everything is in Vietnam.