Thank you for living and sharing very positive feelings about VIETNAM, such as culture, cuisine, personality, landscape and especially VIETNAMESE women, I hope you will stick with and love the people, as well as this country,
I just stumbled on your channel. Great video. I have been all over the world and SE Asia and concur with your opinions. I am leaving the US in April(ish) to teach abroad after 2 decades of the US corporate grind. I am really excited for the next chapter and am either going to land in Vietnam or Thailand. Maybe we cross paths one day and we can have a beer. Cheers!
Thanks for the video. I moved to the Dominican Republic almost 3 years ago and planning a trip to Da Nang, to see is I like it; I have a feeling that I will. I"m retired military, Army. Thanks again.
I lived in Da Nang, Vietnam for 1.5 years during the pandemic. It turned out one of the best places to get stuck at that time. I didn't like it at first - all the incessant motorbike beeping drove me nuts. Then I got a better place, 5 minutes from the beach, and lived like a local. Of course, a few months in I didn't want to leave. Then they kicked all of us tourists out - had enough of us he he. I miss Vietnam and will be coming back soon. Made some good friends there. Fond memories...
@@johnalex5466 I was lucky to have stayed there till July '21, and that's when all hell broke loose there, as I've heard. But before Covid had really hit, it was the best place to be. It is a very collectivist society, unlike the west, so if you want to be there, gotta take that into account. Overall, I think it's good to stay mobile, keep your eyes and ears open, and be ready to move. I wouldn't want to live permanently anywhere at this point - meaning being too invested in one location.
@@johnalex5466tôi là người VN, thời gian giãn cách xã hội ở VN là thời gian tôi thích nhất, dc sống quây quần cùng gia đình, cơ thể dc nghỉ ngơi, tinh thần thoải mái, chỉ có 2 tuần là tôi phải ở trong nhà suốt, thời gian còn lại trong gần 1 năm tôi vẫn đi dạo hàng ngày!😊
My wife is Vietnamese, and we will be there in 1 week. Specifically, to visit her friends and relatives and to get some dental work done. Enjoyed your video and found your analysis spot on!
Thank you for your time and posting. You can now play pickleball in HCMC. That's right. :) I'm 70, are the grandmas looking good? ;) I grew up in Van Nuys, it was a great place in the 50s and 60s. The only thing I worry about is renewing the 90-day visa; leaving, coming back, etc. I'll be there in September 2024.
Right now, gasoline prices in California is near $6/gal. I spend nearly $800/month on gasoline. Gas/Electric bill has tripled and an $18 meal at McDonald's. I would save money just vacationing in Vietnam.
I love this video. It's very realistic expectations of Vietnam, especially some of the concerns you brought up are very real. I grew up in Vietnam until I was 18 and moved to the US for many years. Now I want to go back to my motherland, but still debate whether I can put up with the weather and the marching roaches LOL! Thank you so much for sharing your viewpoints.
I’m happy to help anyone learn anything I have knowledge about. Currently English is the international language of diplomacy, and as such it’s beneficial for non-native English speakers to learn English. But I derive less satisfaction from the actual ‘helping people learn English’ as I do from helping people grow in general. I’m in a uniquely qualified position to teach English to Vietnamese people as I’m an apt native speaker of English, and I’ve been here long enough to understand the nuanced difficulties that native Vietnamese speakers face when learning English. But overall I’m just happy to help people live a better life in general. If that’s teaching them English, that’s great. If that’s making RUclips videos that encourage people to travel and expand their horizons, that’s fantastic too. I hope that my brief presence here on Earth can bring as much joy and happiness to others as possible.
Learning English could be a curse to them. When you know english, you’re more susceptible to mainstream brainwashing against everything that is good for you and your country. Hope the Vietnamese will learn english with this in mind. Never trust foreign news
When you named my hometown Nha Trang as a city worthy of living, I clapped my hands knowing I subscribed your channel right. …. Just kidding, I have watched quite a few of your vids and totally enjoyed it. Great job! Keep up the great work and hope your channel will grow more. Greetings from Nashville Tennessee 🇺🇸🥰
Yorkshire mentioned! As a Yorkshireman myself, I LOVE the weather but I spend more time in the north when I come over so its not as testing as it is in the south. The first time I came to Vietnam was 15 years ago and I travelled around the Mekong Delta and was blown away by the heat, but I really got used to it and grew to love it. The irony is I cant stand it in the UK when its warm.
I’m glad you used the word reasonable instead of cheap when talking about the cost of living in Vietnam. It’s such a backhanded compliment when people use the word cheap .
Vietnam strives to distribute development evenly. The cost in Vietnam is cheap because the country produces food and agriculture is not a big problem, especially the government eliminates a lot of taxes so that people can freely accumulate and freely choose appropriate social security services. suitable for them
Awesome informative content. I spend months in Vietnam, and all other SE Asian counties and Vietnam 🇻🇳 is my choice. The amazing friendly people, beautiful women, dating, healthy delicious food, rich culture, beautiful country, low stress environment, and so much more are included in my choice. So excited for my amazing future. I love myself that much to treat myself to 🇻🇳
Extremely informative video by a 5 yr resident. From American expat 16 months in the Philippines and Asia vlog consumer for 2 years. See Filipina Pea for the lowdown on this country, among others
Great video. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started watching it but I’m glad I stuck until the end. I spent about a year in Vietnam and the thing that drove me crazy is the heat from February to April. I did miss the rain as I’m used to it from back home in Seattle. Take care.
Tyler, I loved watching this video! You have made me really wanting to go back to my motherland that I have not set foot upon since leaving as a child in 75. Great content, keep it up!
Wow, Tyler. I really like watching your RUclips videos, now. You are not uploading your video fast enough for me to watch. That’s why I am just watching your older videos. I find this this video very interesting and all the things you mentioned about Viet Nam are very true. Viet Nam needs more expats like you with good personality and very down to earth individual. Please upload more videos, Tyler 😂
Just subscribed recently. Fun watching your videos, this one is awesome. Thanks for sharing your experience in VN. Sounds like a good place to visit. Best wishes to you & Trang. 👍💯🙏😊
As a Vietnamese I can't say the same things about my country as you did in the video. You have to really learn and have a deep love for Vietnam to be able to do this. Thank you for coming to Vietnam and loving our country. I appreciate it!
I'm born and raised in America and lucky to be taught family value and our culture. I've traveled back to Vietnam with family and other trips with just friends. So what I'm saying is I can most definitely see myself retiring there but would need to be near the big cities.
an option for escaping the Sai Gon: 1) Cần Giờ beach (no, it ain't Venice beach, CA) 2) hopping on a bus to the mile high city Da Lat (the city has a university, but not sure about the hiring situation).
Hi, Tyler. My husband and I are really enjoying watching your videos. I'm originally from Vietnam and have been wanting to take my family for years. Would it be possible to request a specific outing to share with your viewers? I am very interested in seeing what the trends/costs are now for Vietnamese traditional dresses (Ao Dai) for brides for weddings. I would so enjoy seeing this episode. 😀 Thank you for sharing your experiences with us all. God bless you.
@Big Time Bentley He's dating my friend's sister. 😊 We met him at a gathering at my friend's house. He told us about your adventures in Vietnam and then shared your channel with us. 😀
I was born in Saigon, migrated to the US with my parents back in 1975, but now retired to Vung Tau (cost of living here is indeed very affordable), as Saigon is too humid & concrete jungle. Thank you and totally enjoyed your candidness in this vid. Glad you are living in Vietnam; you are a great asset to our country! Indeed, the food scene here is INSANE. Hope you get to meet a great Viet lady, if you haven’t already.
I am to retired in 3 years and my exist plan is Da Nang. Like you, I was born in vietnam and left with my parents in 1975. I want to be home. I need information on how to get long term visa and cost of living and real cost of living in non tourist or non vietnamese areas. Could yould share your experiences. I haven't been back sine 1975. I want to go home. Hoping you could guide me.
@@prunecuda1 hello there. I would love to have a chat with you, to share with you how I went about moving & retiring in VN. Do you have a whatsApp, Zalo, or Messenger account? It would make it easier to communicate via chats there.
@@thuymientran6676 i am not familiar with those app. But i will look in to it and learn how it works. I am current working for the railroad and i am gone from home 2 to 3 days at a time. I really like to communicate with you about living in vietnam. I just found out about 2 citizenship. Reclaiming about vietnamese citizenship. I would love to hear about the pro and cons from you.
@@prunecuda1 yes, I am in the process of applying for my Vietnamese passport. I’ve been retired in VN for a year already, and I absolutely LOVE it here. I’ve also had the opportunity to scout out a few coastal towns like đà Nẳng, Phân Thiếc, Nhà Trang, & Quy Nhơn (am a beach person). I chose VT for now due to its proximity to Saigon. it is not that difficult to move here, especially if you can still speak & read the language, and willing to be a minimalist, so you can travel light. I am currently renting a 1 bedroom condo within 10 min walk to the beach, and has a full, direct view of the beach off my 19th floor balcony for less than $300/month, including all utilities, private wifi, & management fee. I’ve managed to pare down my life into 3 suitcases, and the rest are in storage tubs in my sister’s garage back in the US. I have no desire to own any furniture nor pets, so I can have the freedom to solo travel as much or as little as I like.
I'm from Vietnam and I really appreciate your spirits and positivity in Vietnam!, There's maybe a really heaty sweaty day but you can cool down in some public pool or fun water park, my favorite one is "Dam Sen Nuoc" where you can enjoy going in waterslide tubes, and fun activities, there's a place for action too! which the price around 10-13$ for a whole day! Anyway, thank you for the positive review and I hope you have a good day!
15:35 That's a good point you mentioned. It happened to my friend. I was with him in a store. The local seller was kind of angry when he didn't understand my friend's unaccented English. He turned to me and asked:" What does he want to buy?".
This happened in America? It’s sad how impatient people can be sometimes, especially when people are trying their best to do something brave like communicate in a different language
I too have been living in Vietnam for 5 years and I agree with everything you said -- especially the part about Saigon being too %#*@ hot. I moved to Dalat, which is a bit of a compromise, but it's still a great life --- and cool!
I moved here 2.5 years ago, love it here.. just wished I moved here 15 years ago- just hate the traffic. Live in D12- so much fun, and cost of living- it's amazing- I eat out everyday-could never have done that in USA
I ran into an American who went to Vietnam and married a young Vietnamese woman in Go Vap, near your D12. He was driving her around in the crowded and crazy traffic with no problem. Amazing. I sometimes forgot that I was in VN and just waited for the traffic to lull down so I can cross the street. US Inflation is crazy now. Pho in my area was $23 a few years ago.
im glad i saw this video first on Vietnam because i can take it off my list. I cant stand heat and humidity. Especially for so many months. Man how could you stand it. Thats literally half the year.
The weather of Ho Chi Minh city is like San Antonio, Texas. You go or stay South. You definitely feel heat from the sun. Ho Chi Minh city and any cities locate at the equator is bound to feel heat from the sun.
@@Uncoeurdailleurs filthy Beach is cause by people no matter what country your from. Phu Quốc Island has few peoples every travel to it because they don't know its existed
Vietnam is a beautiful country! I saw much of the country during long range patrols, during the war. I currently live in Costa Rica. 🏖 Keep in mind, there are so many cheaper countries to live in, other than Vietnam.
We prefer cool weather. We wonder if Dalat May be a good choice ? I grew up in Florida and never got used to the awful heat n humidity. We are traveling to many countries over the next 5-10 years, looking for our favorite retirement city. We are traveling between Mexico and Argentina and currently living in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Our total costs here run about $1100/month for both of us all in.
Dalat definitely has cooler, less humid weather. It's a smaller, relatively more isolated town, so if you prefer big city attractions that may be something to consider. With the current cost of rentals being a bit high in Saigon at the moment, $1100 for two people may work but it may be a little bit tight. You could also consider living in Danang which would be cheaper overall. Good luck with your travels and I hope you enjoy yourselves. If you're interested in some Mexico travel content, I have some of that on my channel from last year. Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting.
@@BigTimeBentley We really just want to stay under $2000/month. $1100 is just an average of what we are currently spending here in Nicaragua….our lifestyle is just very cheap here. Yes, I will check out your Mexico content. Thx very much !
Thank you for the pro's and some con's, been enjoying my trips to VN since 2017. Interested in the TOFEL course, much appreciated for the link. Will eventually retire up in the highlands, Buon Ma Thoat or Da Lat area.
Cheers, happy to make the video. If you end up signing up for the course, it would be helpful if you let Ninja teacher know that Tyler Bentley referred you as I'd receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Best of luck to you!
Been to Vietnam 7 times since 2017. Last trip was 2023. Everything you mentioned was true. One other negative (although it doesn’t bother me) is locals will give you the “tourist” price if you appear western. For example a dollar extra for a beer or a couple of extra dollars for a taxi. Like I said I really don’t care but for some people it’s a big deal.
Thank you for your video bro. You give great content to the inquisitive minds. Every question I asked myself, you answered. Like how much is it to live there and move country to country. Great job from a newbie ✌️
You should check out Malaysia, we got much much more activities that you can find at reasonable cost of living. For food and coffee, you should try Malaysia food and coffee, then your statement may change. About cost of living, USD1.5 to 2k then you can live comfortably.
Hi, Im from germany and want to go to Vietnam for a few months next year. It is possible to get Visa longer than 30 days, right? And: you learned the language by staying there over the years? Greetings
Check online to make sure but from what I've heard there are now 90 day tourist visas available for many countries. And yes I learned the Vietnamese that I know from staying here over the years
I feel like i am more in Hanoi than Saigon..since all I want is to travel and eat. I feel like Saigon is a big city that i need to walk around to eat. Unlike in Hanoi you walk outside hostel and food is in every steps
Recently I'm deciding on Danang Vietnam.. Had a great time every time I've been there and super friendly people even 30 or 40 year younger young ladies super nice invite me to dinner.. Love the beach and visited lady Buddha several times gotta have a rented motorbike Or just use grab car ** I do have a disability that requires me to consume larger amounts of dialysis Solution 12 leaders per day.. This it's critical to never run,out So I'm looking for the supplier there but I don't know any drug store that are big.. Any advice Is much appreciated 🙏🙏
You're on point with all your reasons. However, I just want to add to your reason 4 in term of eating food in VN. Food poisoning does happen but the main reason for people having upset stomach is the probiotic that you ingest here is different so it's just a matter of building a comparable one over a period of time.
this is true. I once got very sick from street about two months after I moved here from food poisoning. But after I recovered from that, I've been fine eating street food
PSA for english teachers in vietnam. (1) the number one tool for bad students are the parents. they hate to pay and have their kid act up in class...(2) also, the students respect the teacher. in viet culture, a teacher is one notch below the parents (family) in terms of respect. (3) you don't feel like you just got slap with every pay period. hello, USA. thanks, for the vid. cheers all.
As a Vietnamese living in the U.S, I agree with you on everything. I used to teach high school French in Miami. Almost all of my students were very unruly and disrespectful . I quit after 2 years because the salary was lousy, and teaching wasn't my passion.
it sounds impressive he says "cà phê sữa đá" can you hear within it a vowel which English don't use ? it is the one in "sữa" "ưa" = "ươ" = "a vowel which English don't use"
Dấu ngã , nặng và huyền của VN khó nói lắm. Gặp những từ trẹo cả lưỡi thì 1 thử thách đối với người nước ngoài. Cũng giống như cách mình nói ngôn ngữ bản địa của ngta, sẽ có tình trạng đó xảy ra
I went to Hanoi in 2012 and Vietnam is the country I am longing for to go back again. Maybe 2025. I dont want to go back again in HK, Thailand (been to Phuket and Bangkok), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia twice.
The policies change rather frequently but go ahead and reach out to Ninja teacher directly and they can provide you with the most up to date requirements. They are very friendly and helpful. Thanks for watching the video and I'm glad you liked it.
Excellent presentation! 👍💪 It’s all true. Been there many times taught in an English school. Travelled around! And going back soon to retire there. 🇨🇦
Yes! Vietnam and it's people are really great.
Especially the people.
that's right
Thank you for living and sharing very positive feelings about VIETNAM, such as culture, cuisine, personality, landscape and especially VIETNAMESE women, I hope you will stick with and love the people, as well as this country,
I'm thinking of taking my family to Da Nang for 3 months. Thank you for the great content and all the best!
hope you guys have a great time
I just stumbled on your channel. Great video. I have been all over the world and SE Asia and concur with your opinions. I am leaving the US in April(ish) to teach abroad after 2 decades of the US corporate grind. I am really excited for the next chapter and am either going to land in Vietnam or Thailand. Maybe we cross paths one day and we can have a beer. Cheers!
Thanks for the video. I moved to the Dominican Republic almost 3 years ago and planning a trip to Da Nang, to see is I like it; I have a feeling that I will. I"m retired military, Army. Thanks again.
Danang is a cool beach city here in Vietnam. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. The people are friendly there and it has a relaxed vibe. Cheers from VN to DR!
@@BigTimeBentley Thanks a million!!!
I lived in Da Nang, Vietnam for 1.5 years during the pandemic. It turned out one of the best places to get stuck at that time. I didn't like it at first - all the incessant motorbike beeping drove me nuts. Then I got a better place, 5 minutes from the beach, and lived like a local. Of course, a few months in I didn't want to leave. Then they kicked all of us tourists out - had enough of us he he. I miss Vietnam and will be coming back soon. Made some good friends there. Fond memories...
It's great place to be
Would like to visit. The way they treated people during plandemic makes me not want to live there.
@@johnalex5466 I was lucky to have stayed there till July '21, and that's when all hell broke loose there, as I've heard. But before Covid had really hit, it was the best place to be. It is a very collectivist society, unlike the west, so if you want to be there, gotta take that into account. Overall, I think it's good to stay mobile, keep your eyes and ears open, and be ready to move. I wouldn't want to live permanently anywhere at this point - meaning being too invested in one location.
@@johnalex5466tôi là người VN, thời gian giãn cách xã hội ở VN là thời gian tôi thích nhất, dc sống quây quần cùng gia đình, cơ thể dc nghỉ ngơi, tinh thần thoải mái, chỉ có 2 tuần là tôi phải ở trong nhà suốt, thời gian còn lại trong gần 1 năm tôi vẫn đi dạo hàng ngày!😊
Where did u live in Da Nang??😅
My wife is Vietnamese, and we will be there in 1 week. Specifically, to visit her friends and relatives and to get some dental work done. Enjoyed your video and found your analysis spot on!
Cheer I hope you guys enjoy your trip!
Thank you for your time and posting. You can now play pickleball in HCMC. That's right. :) I'm 70, are the grandmas looking good? ;) I grew up in Van Nuys, it was a great place in the 50s and 60s. The only thing I worry about is renewing the 90-day visa; leaving, coming back, etc. I'll be there in September 2024.
Right now, gasoline prices in California is near $6/gal. I spend nearly $800/month on gasoline. Gas/Electric bill has tripled and an $18 meal at McDonald's. I would save money just vacationing in Vietnam.
Yeah I’m visiting home in CA rn. It’s crazy
Omg 18$ meal in Mc? Too expensive. In Vn, we just have to spend 6$ for a meal for 3 persons or even cheaper if u eat like the locals
What about the army in town and the tenants must give them money or sex? Have u encountered that?😅
This is the most informative vlog ive seen about Nam , good job bro "big up yourself " (Jamaican expression)
I love this video. It's very realistic expectations of Vietnam, especially some of the concerns you brought up are very real. I grew up in Vietnam until I was 18 and moved to the US for many years. Now I want to go back to my motherland, but still debate whether I can put up with the weather and the marching roaches LOL! Thank you so much for sharing your viewpoints.
Vietnam is fun and affordable. Great video Bentley.
Thank you
I’m glad you’re out there helping the Vietnamese people learn English so they can have a better future
I’m happy to help anyone learn anything I have knowledge about.
Currently English is the international language of diplomacy, and as such it’s beneficial for non-native English speakers to learn English.
But I derive less satisfaction from the actual ‘helping people learn English’ as I do from helping people grow in general. I’m in a uniquely qualified position to teach English to Vietnamese people as I’m an apt native speaker of English, and I’ve been here long enough to understand the nuanced difficulties that native Vietnamese speakers face when learning English.
But overall I’m just happy to help people live a better life in general. If that’s teaching them English, that’s great. If that’s making RUclips videos that encourage people to travel and expand their horizons, that’s fantastic too. I hope that my brief presence here on Earth can bring as much joy and happiness to others as possible.
@@BigTimeBentley well said my friend 👍🏼
Learning English could be a curse to them. When you know english, you’re more susceptible to mainstream brainwashing against everything that is good for you and your country. Hope the Vietnamese will learn english with this in mind. Never trust foreign news
Remember boys and girls, if you don't speak/learn English you are doomed. Tell me you are "entitled" without telling me you're an entitled ahole! 🙄🙄
Tell me you have white saviour complex without telling me you have white saviour complex 😅
When you named my hometown Nha Trang as a city worthy of living, I clapped my hands knowing I subscribed your channel right. …. Just kidding, I have watched quite a few of your vids and totally enjoyed it. Great job! Keep up the great work and hope your channel will grow more. Greetings from Nashville Tennessee 🇺🇸🥰
haha cheers to you and the cities of Nha Trang and Nashville
Yorkshire mentioned! As a Yorkshireman myself, I LOVE the weather but I spend more time in the north when I come over so its not as testing as it is in the south. The first time I came to Vietnam was 15 years ago and I travelled around the Mekong Delta and was blown away by the heat, but I really got used to it and grew to love it. The irony is I cant stand it in the UK when its warm.
Watching your great video from Switzerland 🇨🇭
cheers from Vietnam!
I’m glad you used the word reasonable instead of cheap when talking about the cost of living in Vietnam.
It’s such a backhanded compliment when people use the word cheap .
True cheap can have negative connotations
@@BigTimeBentley For sure !
100%
Vietnam strives to distribute development evenly.
The cost in Vietnam is cheap because the country produces food and agriculture is not a big problem, especially the government eliminates a lot of taxes so that people can freely accumulate and freely choose appropriate social security services. suitable for them
I love Vietnam and the people, the food is great. Beaches landscape. Women are very beautiful.
Agreed!
Gr8 Video
Very helpful
Hope to meet you someday soon in Saigon
I love your channel. I'm very interested in moving to Vietnam. Your videos are super informative and to the point.
thank you so much!
Thanks bro!
See you in Vietnam 🍻
Excellent job great content and I fo. I am really thinking this might be for me. I can't afford the USA any longer
Awesome informative content. I spend months in Vietnam, and all other SE Asian counties and Vietnam 🇻🇳 is my choice. The amazing friendly people, beautiful women, dating, healthy delicious food, rich culture, beautiful country, low stress environment, and so much more are included in my choice. So excited for my amazing future. I love myself that much to treat myself to 🇻🇳
Extremely informative video by a 5 yr resident.
From American expat 16 months in the Philippines and Asia vlog consumer for 2 years. See Filipina Pea for the lowdown on this country, among others
Thank you😊
Great video and Im sure Vietnam is an awsome country to live in.🥰😎
Thanks you and yes it is!
Excellent vlog. First time on this site and am very impressed and more interested in going there. Thanks
Thanks for the feedback!
Great video. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started watching it but I’m glad I stuck until the end. I spent about a year in Vietnam and the thing that drove me crazy is the heat from February to April. I did miss the rain as I’m used to it from back home in Seattle. Take care.
glad you watched til the end and enjoyed it!
you can go to Dalat to escape the hot season in Saigon ! Dalat has wealthier temperature similar to the bay area!
yeah I've been to Dalat once the weather was nice!
Tyler, I loved watching this video! You have made me really wanting to go back to my motherland that I have not set foot upon since leaving as a child in 75. Great content, keep it up!
really glad you liked it! Hope you come back and visit
I love your fair and balanced perspectives. I stumbled upon your channel and began to watch with great interest
Awesome I'm glad you're liking the channel!
@@BigTimeBentley
I’d like to hook up with you for coffee/meal the next time I come to VN for a visit
Wow, Tyler. I really like watching your RUclips videos, now. You are not uploading your video fast enough for me to watch. That’s why I am just watching your older videos. I find this this video very interesting and all the things you mentioned about Viet Nam are very true. Viet Nam needs more expats like you with good personality and very down to earth individual. Please upload more videos, Tyler 😂
Cheers I’ll keep them coming!
@@BigTimeBentley oh by the way Tyler, why did you choose to teach English in Viet Nam, but not Thailand, Philippine and etc…?
Just subscribed recently. Fun watching your videos, this one is awesome. Thanks for sharing your experience in VN. Sounds like a good place to visit. Best wishes to you & Trang. 👍💯🙏😊
Love it! I'm right down the street from Evita, but visit MTL more often.
nice!
Nice Vid. Ty for the info
As a Vietnamese I can't say the same things about my country as you did in the video. You have to really learn and have a deep love for Vietnam to be able to do this. Thank you for coming to Vietnam and loving our country. I appreciate it!
Thank you for welcoming me so warmly and for your kind comment!
I'm born and raised in America and lucky to be taught family value and our culture. I've traveled back to Vietnam with family and other trips with just friends. So what I'm saying is I can most definitely see myself retiring there but would need to be near the big cities.
@@BigTimeBentleyHurry up and make some Viet-My children already, Ty. I bet your children would be super gorgeous. 😊
an option for escaping the Sai Gon:
1) Cần Giờ beach (no, it ain't Venice beach, CA)
2) hopping on a bus to the mile high city Da Lat (the city has a university, but not sure about the hiring situation).
Good video 👍👍
Thanks Tyler !!!
You’re welcome!
Great one! Still laughing about your street food sick adventures. 👍🙂
Haha it’s worth the one-off sickness for years of future delicious adventures
Well done sir,you have covered it all.Many Thanks for sharing.Best Regards😎Lorenzo
Great Video dude
Informative/ on point for me
Like the way you roll 🤟🏽
Hi, Tyler. My husband and I are really enjoying watching your videos. I'm originally from Vietnam and have been wanting to take my family for years. Would it be possible to request a specific outing to share with your viewers? I am very interested in seeing what the trends/costs are now for Vietnamese traditional dresses (Ao Dai) for brides for weddings. I would so enjoy seeing this episode. 😀 Thank you for sharing your experiences with us all. God bless you.
that's an interesting idea I may do that sometime. thanks for watching I'm glad you're enjoying it!
@@BigTimeBentley btw...your dad says, "Hi!" 😁
@@mariecusick1970 thanks. How do you know my dad?
@Big Time Bentley He's dating my friend's sister. 😊 We met him at a gathering at my friend's house. He told us about your adventures in Vietnam and then shared your channel with us. 😀
I enjoyed your video first,and more importantly ,I am not fluent in English but still able to understand.
Glad you liked it!
Those soups look delicious!
They’re very good! Mi Quang is my favorite. Not sure if it qualifies as a “soup” or not but it’s definitely dank
I never get food sick in Vietnam but twice in Thailand 😅 - im from the Philippines
I was born in Saigon, migrated to the US with my parents back in 1975, but now retired to Vung Tau (cost of living here is indeed very affordable), as Saigon is too humid & concrete jungle. Thank you and totally enjoyed your candidness in this vid. Glad you are living in Vietnam; you are a great asset to our country! Indeed, the food scene here is INSANE. Hope you get to meet a great Viet lady, if you haven’t already.
Thank you for the comment and the kind wishes! Hope you’re doing well in VT!
I am to retired in 3 years and my exist plan is Da Nang. Like you, I was born in vietnam and left with my parents in 1975. I want to be home. I need information on how to get long term visa and cost of living and real cost of living in non tourist or non vietnamese areas. Could yould share your experiences. I haven't been back sine 1975. I want to go home. Hoping you could guide me.
@@prunecuda1 hello there. I would love to have a chat with you, to share with you how I went about moving & retiring in VN. Do you have a whatsApp, Zalo, or Messenger account? It would make it easier to communicate via chats there.
@@thuymientran6676 i am not familiar with those app. But i will look in to it and learn how it works. I am current working for the railroad and i am gone from home 2 to 3 days at a time. I really like to communicate with you about living in vietnam. I just found out about 2 citizenship. Reclaiming about vietnamese citizenship. I would love to hear about the pro and cons from you.
@@prunecuda1 yes, I am in the process of applying for my Vietnamese passport. I’ve been retired in VN for a year already, and I absolutely LOVE it here. I’ve also had the opportunity to scout out a few coastal towns like đà Nẳng, Phân Thiếc, Nhà Trang, & Quy Nhơn (am a beach person). I chose VT for now due to its proximity to Saigon. it is not that difficult to move here, especially if you can still speak & read the language, and willing to be a minimalist, so you can travel light. I am currently renting a 1 bedroom condo within 10 min walk to the beach, and has a full, direct view of the beach off my 19th floor balcony for less than $300/month, including all utilities, private wifi, & management fee. I’ve managed to pare down my life into 3 suitcases, and the rest are in storage tubs in my sister’s garage back in the US. I have no desire to own any furniture nor pets, so I can have the freedom to solo travel as much or as little as I like.
Hugely helpful video. 🎉
Glad it was helpful!
Vietnam is so lucky a lot of USA brand company are relocating in Vietnam a lot of job are available now
lots of economic growth lately
I'm from Vietnam and I really appreciate your spirits and positivity in Vietnam!, There's maybe a really heaty sweaty day but you can cool down in some public pool or fun water park, my favorite one is "Dam Sen Nuoc" where you can enjoy going in waterslide tubes, and fun activities, there's a place for action too! which the price around 10-13$ for a whole day!
Anyway, thank you for the positive review and I hope you have a good day!
Thanks very much for the comment. I've never been to Dam Sen but I've driven past it many times. Glad you liked the video.
So modern place! Cool
cheers!
I am coming next month to Vietnam, I am retired but I am very interested in becoming an English teacher.
I just filled up my 4Runner for $99.97 for 20 gallons at Costco in Orange County which is cheaper than any where in LA.
15:35 That's a good point you mentioned. It happened to my friend. I was with him in a store. The local seller was kind of angry when he didn't understand my friend's unaccented English. He turned to me and asked:" What does he want to buy?".
This happened in America? It’s sad how impatient people can be sometimes, especially when people are trying their best to do something brave like communicate in a different language
This was very interesting. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
I too have been living in Vietnam for 5 years and I agree with everything you said -- especially the part about Saigon being too %#*@ hot. I moved to Dalat, which is a bit of a compromise, but it's still a great life --- and cool!
Your reviews on living in Vietnam are pretty much accurate to me as overseas Vietnamese…
Cheers thank you!
Great video
Thank you! Appreciate it!
Very good points!!! Thanks
you're very welcome
I moved here 2.5 years ago, love it here.. just wished I moved here 15 years ago- just hate the traffic. Live in D12- so much fun, and cost of living- it's amazing- I eat out everyday-could never have done that in USA
nice yeah it's really an amazing place
I ran into an American who went to Vietnam and married a young Vietnamese woman in Go Vap, near your D12. He was driving her around in the crowded and crazy traffic with no problem. Amazing. I sometimes forgot that I was in VN and just waited for the traffic to lull down so I can cross the street. US Inflation is crazy now. Pho in my area was $23 a few years ago.
Just subscribed. Where is video on dating in Vietnam?
I have't made a video about that yet
thanks for sharing, nice to hear your good experience in my home town!
Cheers I'm happy to be here
Thankz for the humbleness. Subscribed.
im glad i saw this video first on Vietnam because i can take it off my list. I cant stand heat and humidity. Especially for so many months. Man how could you stand it. Thats literally half the year.
Great video man .Keep up the good post
Thank you and will do
The weather of Ho Chi Minh city is like San Antonio, Texas. You go or stay South. You definitely feel heat from the sun. Ho Chi Minh city and any cities locate at the equator is bound to feel heat from the sun.
most definitely hotter the closer you are to the equator
Thank you for the informative video. How safe is it for a female to travel alone in Vietnam?
if you live in NY this is an 100% upgrade😄
Absolutely, I live on Long Island, but work in all 5 boroughs, lifelong New Yorker but it’s a dump now and I can’t wait to leave
You should've put Phú Quốc island as your next destination. You won't be disappointment
Somewhere I need to check out
Please try not to show filthy beaches.
@@Uncoeurdailleurs filthy Beach is cause by people no matter what country your from. Phu Quốc Island has few peoples every travel to it because they don't know its existed
Vietnam is a beautiful country! I saw much of the country during long range patrols, during the war. I currently live in Costa Rica. 🏖 Keep in mind, there are so many cheaper countries to live in, other than Vietnam.
cheers to you! Which other countries are cool and lower budget? I'm always interested in new places to travel/move to
We prefer cool weather. We wonder if Dalat May be a good choice ? I grew up in Florida and never got used to the awful heat n humidity.
We are traveling to many countries over the next 5-10 years, looking for our favorite retirement city.
We are traveling between Mexico and Argentina and currently living in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Our total costs here run about $1100/month for both of us all in.
Dalat definitely has cooler, less humid weather. It's a smaller, relatively more isolated town, so if you prefer big city attractions that may be something to consider.
With the current cost of rentals being a bit high in Saigon at the moment, $1100 for two people may work but it may be a little bit tight. You could also consider living in Danang which would be cheaper overall.
Good luck with your travels and I hope you enjoy yourselves. If you're interested in some Mexico travel content, I have some of that on my channel from last year. Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting.
@@BigTimeBentley
We really just want to stay under $2000/month. $1100 is just an average of what we are currently spending here in Nicaragua….our lifestyle is just very cheap here.
Yes, I will check out your Mexico content.
Thx very much !
@@therehastobesomethingmoore $2000 a month should be fine here especially outside of HCMC
@@BigTimeBentley
Being there over 5 years…does that mean you do visa/border runs every 3 months ? Thx
Thank you for the pro's and some con's, been enjoying my trips to VN since 2017. Interested in the TOFEL course, much appreciated for the link. Will eventually retire up in the highlands, Buon Ma Thoat or Da Lat area.
Cheers, happy to make the video. If you end up signing up for the course, it would be helpful if you let Ninja teacher know that Tyler Bentley referred you as I'd receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Best of luck to you!
Is the humidity just like Florida or worse?
Excelente video parcero, saludos de un colombiano 🎉🎉🌎⚔️
Muchísima gracias amigo
I was there 2022. And i am going back
nice!
Great video!!!
cheers thank you
Thank for the video but i coudent find the school.
Message me directly on instagram
You didn’t mention safety in Vietnam 🇻🇳. It’s a very safe place comparing to the US
agreed
US now should be on red alert country 😂 & their sh.itty gover.nment
Been to Vietnam 7 times since 2017. Last trip was 2023. Everything you mentioned was true. One other negative (although it doesn’t bother me) is locals will give you the “tourist” price if you appear western. For example a dollar extra for a beer or a couple of extra dollars for a taxi. Like I said I really don’t care but for some people it’s a big deal.
Thank you for your video bro. You give great content to the inquisitive minds. Every question I asked myself, you answered. Like how much is it to live there and move country to country. Great job from a newbie ✌️
Cheers I’m glad you liked it!
You should check out Malaysia, we got much much more activities that you can find at reasonable cost of living. For food and coffee, you should try Malaysia food and coffee, then your statement may change. About cost of living, USD1.5 to 2k then you can live comfortably.
I've been to Kuala Lumpur back in 2018 but it's been a good while since I've been to Malaysia. Maybe time for a revisit
What's the background song you were using?
Hi, Im from germany and want to go to Vietnam for a few months next year. It is possible to get Visa longer than 30 days, right? And: you learned the language by staying there over the years? Greetings
Check online to make sure but from what I've heard there are now 90 day tourist visas available for many countries. And yes I learned the Vietnamese that I know from staying here over the years
What about the border run every 90 days?
I feel like i am more in Hanoi than Saigon..since all I want is to travel and eat. I feel like Saigon is a big city that i need to walk around to eat. Unlike in Hanoi you walk outside hostel and food is in every steps
Can you open a bank as a digital nomad there?
Recently I'm deciding on Danang Vietnam.. Had a great time every time I've been there and super friendly people even 30 or 40 year younger young ladies super nice invite me to dinner.. Love the beach and visited lady Buddha several times gotta have a rented motorbike Or just use grab car
** I do have a disability that requires me to consume larger amounts of dialysis Solution 12 leaders per day.. This it's critical to never run,out So I'm looking for the supplier there but I don't know any drug store that are big.. Any advice Is much appreciated
🙏🙏
Danang is a great place. Very relaxed vibes and friendly people. I don't have any specific advise on dialysis solution.
Hi fen I Vietnamese live in Chicago us
How does Vietnam compares to Bangladesh?
No thanks-LA, Orange County, Florida and SF are my favorites
What about dating Vietnam men? And can you get temu delivery 🚚
You're on point with all your reasons. However, I just want to add to your reason 4 in term of eating food in VN. Food poisoning does happen but the main reason for people having upset stomach is the probiotic that you ingest here is different so it's just a matter of building a comparable one over a period of time.
this is true. I once got very sick from street about two months after I moved here from food poisoning. But after I recovered from that, I've been fine eating street food
PSA for english teachers in vietnam. (1) the number one tool for bad students are the parents. they hate to pay and have their kid act up in class...(2) also, the students respect the teacher. in viet culture, a teacher is one notch below the parents (family) in terms of respect. (3) you don't feel like you just got slap with every pay period. hello, USA. thanks, for the vid. cheers all.
Cheers for the comment and thanks for watching! You really do have a respected job as a teacher in Vietnam.
As a Vietnamese living in the U.S, I agree with you on everything. I used to teach high school French in Miami. Almost all of my students were very unruly and disrespectful . I quit after 2 years because the salary was lousy, and teaching wasn't my passion.
it sounds impressive he says "cà phê sữa đá"
can you hear within it a vowel which English don't use ?
it is the one in "sữa"
"ưa" = "ươ" = "a vowel which English don't use"
Dấu ngã , nặng và huyền của VN khó nói lắm. Gặp những từ trẹo cả lưỡi thì 1 thử thách đối với người nước ngoài. Cũng giống như cách mình nói ngôn ngữ bản địa của ngta, sẽ có tình trạng đó xảy ra
@@quangvinh1153ý tôi nói là English không dùng nguyên âm "ươ/ưa"
"sưa"
"bưởi"
I went to Hanoi in 2012 and Vietnam is the country I am longing for to go back again. Maybe 2025.
I dont want to go back again in HK, Thailand (been to Phuket and Bangkok), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia twice.
Vietnam is a great place. Hanoi is a cool city
Good luck
thank you
nice talk
Thank you
I mean,plus there’s the Avengers tower
Enjoyed your video,, I’m wondering do you need a college degree to become a English teacher in Vietnam or can you just take the ninja 4 week course
The policies change rather frequently but go ahead and reach out to Ninja teacher directly and they can provide you with the most up to date requirements. They are very friendly and helpful. Thanks for watching the video and I'm glad you liked it.