I'm currently in Vietnam. I agree, the people are friendly! They are more outgoing here than the Thais. I've had people here stop and ask to take pictures with me lol. Thais just avert their gaze, but are generally friendly if you approach them. Vietnam is a cool place to work on a project or on your business for a few months. I know there are Westerners here who have been here for years, but I can't fathom being here for that long. Great video as always. I want to visit Paraguay by 2025.
An essential aspect you're missing in this comparison is safety. I'm in vietnam right now and it's super safe. But I'm originally Latin American and I know that Latin American countries all have crime issues. I've never been to paraguay but I doubt it's completely crime free. Safety is an essential issue for most nomads.
The locals in Vietnam are very interesting. Their eyes light up every time they see me. It sure is good for my ego, especially when it’s a beautiful young girl 😂. But all they want is practice their English so they can show off their skills to their friends. So funny. Based on the information you are providing, I want to go visit Paraguay as well. I do speak Spanish so it should be easier for me. I have lived in Vietnam for almost two years now and only speak a few Vietnamese words, but with the help of google translate I do get around fairly easy. Anywho, good video with the comparison between the two countries. Take care.
On the acceptance of foreigners in VN... it's largely about money. There isn't much hostility toward foreigners, but the sense is that being accepted into local culture is never going to fully happen. The "introversion" as you put it, and the hard working nature of most people, combine on a grass-roots level not just a governmental one, and unless you're in the party scene (again about money?), it can be very very difficult to have a permanent place for oneself in even the more-liberal South. It's much worse for any of us who are individualistic or who don't base most of what they do around conforming at the expense of sincerity or truth. If you're a young tourist they'll be happy to treat you like a guest while you spend money on a suffocating level of hospitality; if you're an old foreigner who wants to organize their own life and who doesn't have a lot of cash or doesn't value consumerism/superficiality then you will feel excluded. Oh... and I didn't respond to your question before. I commented about inflation happening in VN... after looking into it I couldn't really support what I was saying. Very little sign of serious inflation. There were some gas price hiccups about six months ago, but things are mostly the same in spite of a weakened VN Dong compared to USD and everyone generally tightening their belts, getting less work, desperately exploiting employees more than usual, etc.
While interesting, i don't think this info is relevant for most people. What people generally do is have income source/business in Europe/US and they spend their money in Vietnam. You won't find many people starting businesses in Vietnam.
Thank you so much for the comparison. I'm very interested to know that from your experience living in Malaysia, how do you compare the heat in Malaysia and that in Asuncion? Is Asuncion summer much warmer than in Malaysia? I used to live in Malaysia for many years, but recently has considered moving to Paraguay.
Vietnam is 1/3 world mentality. Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina, upper class or high class people are just more interesting for us. Only in S/E asia, Philippines is a place to be too.
Having been in Asia, including Vietnam and every other country in the region a gazillion times, i would say for food and fun Vietnam is better. For settling down, having secured long term residency and/or assimilation within the general population, Praguay probably wins. You can live in Vietnam for 700 years, you will never be vietnamese. This goes for every other country in the region. You will always be a foreigner in Asia, even if you somehow got a passport. In Latin America you get the benefit of it being a melting pot of indiginous people, europeans and africans. Whatever color you happen to be, you can eventually pass by for a local.
@@NomadElite I am probably going to visit Paraguay this fall. I have yet another Asian trip for a month coming up next week. My wife is Thai and i have this link to Asia but Paraguay looks like worth having as plan B. I want to visit before i can commit to buying property or investing for a permanent residence permit. We are waiting for out kids to grow up so we can leave Europe. If it wasn't for the kids, i would leave Europe immediately. I am so tired of Europe. Can i hit you up for coffee when i am there?
Yeah sure, please reach out when you're there. We'd love to help you obtain residency and will advise you on the best process for your family to bring them into Paraguay. In terms of optimism and trajectory, anything is better than Europe at the moment. Europe is on a suicide mission!
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I'm currently in Vietnam. I agree, the people are friendly! They are more outgoing here than the Thais. I've had people here stop and ask to take pictures with me lol. Thais just avert their gaze, but are generally friendly if you approach them.
Vietnam is a cool place to work on a project or on your business for a few months. I know there are Westerners here who have been here for years, but I can't fathom being here for that long.
Great video as always. I want to visit Paraguay by 2025.
Thank you
Really good video today. Thank You.
Glad you enjoyed it!
An essential aspect you're missing in this comparison is safety. I'm in vietnam right now and it's super safe. But I'm originally Latin American and I know that Latin American countries all have crime issues. I've never been to paraguay but I doubt it's completely crime free. Safety is an essential issue for most nomads.
Nice sculpture :)
Many people like central America like Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Panama, to name a few. South east asia is famous too.
Both are sound lifestyle options!
The locals in Vietnam are very interesting. Their eyes light up every time they see me. It sure is good for my ego, especially when it’s a beautiful young girl 😂. But all they want is practice their English so they can show off their skills to their friends. So funny. Based on the information you are providing, I want to go visit Paraguay as well. I do speak Spanish so it should be easier for me. I have lived in Vietnam for almost two years now and only speak a few Vietnamese words, but with the help of google translate I do get around fairly easy. Anywho, good video with the comparison between the two countries. Take care.
Vietnam is your Shangri-La! Where do you live in Vietnam?
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Thao Dien!!
On the acceptance of foreigners in VN... it's largely about money. There isn't much hostility toward foreigners, but the sense is that being accepted into local culture is never going to fully happen. The "introversion" as you put it, and the hard working nature of most people, combine on a grass-roots level not just a governmental one, and unless you're in the party scene (again about money?), it can be very very difficult to have a permanent place for oneself in even the more-liberal South. It's much worse for any of us who are individualistic or who don't base most of what they do around conforming at the expense of sincerity or truth. If you're a young tourist they'll be happy to treat you like a guest while you spend money on a suffocating level of hospitality; if you're an old foreigner who wants to organize their own life and who doesn't have a lot of cash or doesn't value consumerism/superficiality then you will feel excluded.
Oh... and I didn't respond to your question before. I commented about inflation happening in VN... after looking into it I couldn't really support what I was saying. Very little sign of serious inflation. There were some gas price hiccups about six months ago, but things are mostly the same in spite of a weakened VN Dong compared to USD and everyone generally tightening their belts, getting less work, desperately exploiting employees more than usual, etc.
Truth bomb! You articulated the whole situation to a T.
While interesting, i don't think this info is relevant for most people.
What people generally do is have income source/business in Europe/US and they spend their money in Vietnam.
You won't find many people starting businesses in Vietnam.
Thank you so much for the comparison. I'm very interested to know that from your experience living in Malaysia, how do you compare the heat in Malaysia and that in Asuncion? Is Asuncion summer much warmer than in Malaysia? I used to live in Malaysia for many years, but recently has considered moving to Paraguay.
Both countries are very hot, no kidding. If you made it in Malaysia, you'll also make it here.
About those massages, can you suggest the average fare tip?
$5 for a 1 hour massage is reasonable. Many massage therapists are on a low monthly wage.
Care to explain? It's interesting to know the story from the other side :)
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Vietnam is 1/3 world mentality. Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina, upper class or high class people are just more interesting for us. Only in S/E asia, Philippines is a place to be too.
Paraguay is 2nd amendment friendly?
It certainly is! Paraguay is one of the easiest countries in the world to own a firearm. You do need permits to own and carry a gun.
How is it to retire in Paraguay?
Depends on what you're looking for. Paraguay is very laid back with relatively low cost of living.
Xin chao ! Funny, I live in Da Nang, Viet Nam and within two months, I'll come to live in Asuncion, Paraguay...
Xin chao! :)
Interesting....I just might go to paraguay
You're welcome here!
Having been in Asia, including Vietnam and every other country in the region a gazillion times, i would say for food and fun Vietnam is better.
For settling down, having secured long term residency and/or assimilation within the general population, Praguay probably wins.
You can live in Vietnam for 700 years, you will never be vietnamese. This goes for every other country in the region.
You will always be a foreigner in Asia, even if you somehow got a passport.
In Latin America you get the benefit of it being a melting pot of indiginous people, europeans and africans.
Whatever color you happen to be, you can eventually pass by for a local.
When are you thinking of coming to Paraguay?
@@NomadElite I am probably going to visit Paraguay this fall. I have yet another Asian trip for a month coming up next week. My wife is Thai and i have this link to Asia but Paraguay looks like worth having as plan B. I want to visit before i can commit to buying property or investing for a permanent residence permit. We are waiting for out kids to grow up so we can leave Europe. If it wasn't for the kids, i would leave Europe immediately. I am so tired of Europe. Can i hit you up for coffee when i am there?
Yeah sure, please reach out when you're there. We'd love to help you obtain residency and will advise you on the best process for your family to bring them into Paraguay. In terms of optimism and trajectory, anything is better than Europe at the moment. Europe is on a suicide mission!