Why We Left the US Forever to Vietnam 10 Shocking (#10 Will Blow Your Mind!)
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- 🌏 Why We Left the US Forever to Vietnam: 10 Shocking Reasons (#10 Will Blow Your Mind!) 🌏
Hey everyone! We're Jay and Sara, and in this video, we're diving deep into the 10 shocking reasons why we decided to leave the United States behind and start a new life in Vietnam. From unexpected cultural surprises to the incredible lifestyle perks, we share the highs and lows of our journey so far.
Whether you're dreaming of a fresh start or just curious about life abroad, this video is packed with insights and personal stories that might just inspire you to take the leap too! Trust us, reason #10 is something you won't want to miss!
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Hi Jay and Sara, we are Chele and Jimmie in Florida. In January, we are heading for Thailand. We will be in Vietnam in March and I hope to see you guys around. I am proud of both of you. That's Auntie talking right now. You are so positive and I love your spirits. I also appreciate that you are so receptive to new cultures and you just love the life God gave you. Amen you two. Plus, I love that you left the crazy mindsets here. You are the true influencers! Bringing love, respect, and "human" culture back to the world. Much love from your new Auntie. ❤
Hi Chele and Jimmie! Thank you so much for your beautiful message, your words really touched us. We’re so excited that you’ll be heading to Thailand in January and Vietnam in March! It would be amazing to meet you both. Your support and love mean the world to us, and we’re so grateful to have you as our new Auntie. Amen to embracing life, staying positive, and spreading love and respect. God Bless You! Much love right back to you from Vietnam! ❤🙏🏾
Beautiful work and couple ❤
@aprilf1017 Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We really appreciate it. Sending love right back to you! ❤️ Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more of our journey together!
You both have delightful spirits and presentation. Bless you.
Thank you so much, @AlanFlowers-mz3wn! Your kind words mean a lot to us. Bless you too, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more of our journey! 🙏🏾😊
First time seeing you guys. I am 63 years old and came to realize that if I stay here in the states, I will have to work until the day I die. So after lots of research, my wife and I have decided to move to Da Nang next year sometime around March or so. We know no one there. It would be great if we could meet you guys when we get there. You two seem like amazing people. And i know we would feel more comfortable if we knew we had someone who could help us when we first get there, just with finding our way around in the beginning. We would love to have a friend when we arrive.
We’re thrilled you found our channel and that you’re considering making the move to Da Nang. It’s a wonderful place with a great community, and we’re excited for you and your wife to experience it. We’d be more than happy to meet up and help you settle in when you arrive. Feel free to reach out anytime you need advice or just a friendly face to show you around. Email us at jayandsaratravels@gmail.com. We will also be putting out more content for people getting ready for the transition, like helping with visas. Thanks for your kind words, and we’re looking forward to being friends! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more updates on our adventures! 🙏🏾🌏
@@JayandSara oh, I did like and subscribe. Your content is just what we need. I will let you know if we have questions. I'm sure we will as we get closer to arrival time. Appreciate your kindness.
@@WarriorMindset339Welcome to Vietnam 🇻🇳 we always welcome you to travel and live here 🤝🍺🍻
Hi, I am also 63 and just found your channel as well, and would love to meet you both when I do my scouting trip in Vietnam. Would it be okay for me to contact you as well? 😊
Hi @poetry2109! Absolutely, we’d love to connect with you during your trip to Vietnam. Feel free to reach out whenever you’re here, and we can arrange to meet up. Thanks for finding our channel, and welcome to the community! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more updates. 😊🙏🏾
I used to live and work in VN for 9+ years and miss that country, its people and society a lot.
Very astute point about "good food". It's not just tasty food but VN food is prepared with fresh ingredients. Even the meat are recently butchered, the vegetables and fruits are tree-ripened picked (instead of being picked 2 weeks before ripening to allow time for transport and store display like here in the US).
As for safety, I can't agree more. It's not just the safety of walking around on normal nights either. I hope you have had a chance to attend weekend festivities, holiday celebrations where massive number of people gather, rich and poor, local and foreign, old and young, and you don't have to worry about massive brawls breaking out, rages, gun fights breaking out. That speaks to a CULTURE of non-violence. Don't get me wrong, there are petty crimes like phone theft (which is a HCMC thing, not even Ha Noi or Hai Phong have much of a problem with that) and pick pockets (which Paris, Rome, Barcelona are notorious for) but that's everywhere.
As for cost, it's not just food and rent. Health and dental and optometry services are good, quick, courteous and cheap. And don't fall into that stereotypical thinking about bad services. Vietnamese doctors and surgeons are flown to Singaporean and Thai hospitals to carry out surgical procedures because they're cheap while their skills are outstanding but those Singaporean and Thai hospitals don't tell it's the Vietnamese doctors doing the work, they say it's a Singaporean or Thai Hospital service. As for food, Gordon Ramsey said that "Vietnamese don't realize how good their food is at such a low price".
Spiritual minded and family oriented culture - wait until you see pre Lunar New Year. You'll see factory workers scrambling to bring their few gifts back to their home provinces and give to their parents or grandparents or their younger siblings as a tribute to those that raised them. Or you see the countless cemeteries for their fallen soldiers in each and every province, and for the Vietnamese to carry that emotional burden while still being friendly to Americans now, it's such a forgiving and caring culture.
As for racism, I'm not black but I worked with blacks and they said the "racism" of the Vietnamese is more out of curiosity (kind of like someone in the South asking an Asian "do you know kung fu") as opposed to "racism" out of malice.
Do learn some Vietnamese phrases and don't be afraid to try to say them because believe me, the Vietnamese vendors will love you to death and they will help you with tips on daily living. That will also help eliminate a lot of "racist" behaviors as well.
Take care guys and I wish you all the best.
Wow, thank you for such an insightful comment, @20luzer52! It's clear that Vietnam holds a special place in your heart, and we completely understand why. The fresh ingredients, safety, and warm culture make it a unique and welcoming place.
We've definitely noticed the friendly nature and vibrant community during festivals and holidays, and it's been heartwarming. We saw some videos on youtube! Also, the health services here have been a pleasant surprise in terms of quality and affordability. We believe Gordon Ramsey's take on Vietnamese food too it really is incredible!
Your insights into cultural perceptions and the importance of learning the language are invaluable. We'll definitely keep practicing our Vietnamese phrases! Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom with us. Wishing you all the best, hope to see you in VN soon and don't forget to like and subscribe if you haven't already! 🙏🏾🌏
My husband of 20 yrs died a month ago. And now I’ll be coming to Vietnam. Looking for a pain specialist. Looking forward to meeting you both.
Who does your nails and how much does it cost? Massages and any facial stuff?
@@MSWcryptoworker I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, @MSWcryptoworker. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We're glad you're planning to come to Vietnam, and we hope it brings you some peace and new beginnings. We can definitely help you find a pain specialist here. Looking forward to meeting you when you arrive. Take care!❤🙏🏾
@@MSWcryptoworker There are plenty of great salons in Vietnam that offer affordable beauty treatments. You can get a manicure for as low as $5-10, and massages typically range from $10-20, depending on the type. Facials are also reasonably priced, often around $5-10 also. If you need recommendations, feel free to reach out. I have my favorite spots. Thanks for watching, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more tips! 💅💆♀🙏🏾
Enjoyed this first look at your channel. Beautiful couple!
Thanks so much, @Windsingerful! We’re glad you enjoyed your first look at our channel. Your kind words mean a lot to us. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more content and adventures! 😊🙏🏾
Take a look at delicious fresh Vietnamese summer rolls! They consist of rice paper, shrimp/tofu/pork, herbs, veggies, and vermicelli noodles, served with creamy peanut or sweet sour spicy fish sauce. Paying close attention to their great proportions of protein, carbs and fiber will blow your mind. They're so tasty that you never feel guilty after eating lots of them!
Absolutely, @proud4373! Vietnamese summer rolls are a perfect blend of taste and health. The balance of protein, carbs, and fiber makes them not only delicious but also a guilt-free treat. That combination of fresh ingredients with the peanut is just unbeatable. Loving Vegan has the best Summer Rolls! Thanks for highlighting one of our favorite dishes! Don’t forget to like and subscribe! 🙏🏾🥢
Very encouraging for anyone that’s trying to get out of the matrix. Truth be told.
Thanks, Edward! We're glad you found our content encouraging. It's all about finding your own path and breaking free from the norm. You're one of our top supporters, and we truly appreciate it! Thanks for tuning in! 🙌🏾🌍
@@JayandSara Do you have a personal email you can be contacted at.
Writing from the road in South America.
"I may have been born in the USofA but I don't have to die there"
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Love that spirit, perfectlylonely! 🌎 It’s amazing to explore the world and find new places to call home. Safe travels in South America, and thanks for sharing your journey with us. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more adventures! 👍🙏🏾
The thing I love about Vietnamese cuisine is that in addition to their deliciousness, most of the Vietnamese dishes come with lots of vegetables and herbs, which is quite healthy. Recent scientific reports proved that colorectal cancer rates have risen among young adults in America under the age of 50 as a result of eating more red meat and less vegetables.
You’re so right, @nikkirosenbek5471! One of the best things about Vietnamese cuisine is how balanced and healthy it is with all the fresh vegetables and herbs. It’s a delicious way to stay healthy. The rise in colorectal cancer rates in young adults in the U.S. is definitely concerning, and it really shows the importance of a diet rich in veggies. Thanks for sharing that insight, and don’t forget to like and subscribe! 🙏🏾🥗
I visited DaNang and Thailand and Japan in January
That sounds like an amazing trip! Those are three incredible destinations. I hope you had a fantastic time exploring Da Nang, Thailand, and Japan. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more travel stories and tips! 🙏🏾🌏✈️”
Welcome to Da Nang! I moved here from Miami 2 years ago with my wife (Vietnamese) and young son. Been coming here since 2009 and it's an incredible place.
Hi Ryan! Thanks for the warm welcome! It’s great to hear about your journey from Miami to Da Nang. It really is an incredible place, and we’re excited to be here. Thanks for sharing your story, and don’t forget to like and subscribe! 🙏🏾🌏
Thank you for sharing your enlightening experience and insights
Thanks, @vanng5689! We’re really glad you found our experiences and insights helpful. We love sharing what we’ve learned along the way
Loved the video. Spent two weeks in Vietnam with my wife several years back and yesssss it was definitely one of our top locations to expat in. Very affordable, very laid back, and shocking shocking shocking to see that as a communist country, it felt no different from any place else. Many pleasant surprises there. And fun to boot. Plenty to see and do. And yes brown skin was really quite rare, and locally they loved us. We felt like pseudo celebrities as well. The biggest thing that hindered me / us is the time difference, and we do want to find somewhere closer to home as we have grandkids, we like to spend time with. That flight is REAL. And doing that flight 3 times a year or more can hit a budget. Congrats to you guys and good to see folks waking up to the one world lifestyle.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, @elvdell5582! We’re glad you and your wife had such a positive experience in Vietnam. It really is a unique and welcoming place with so much to offer. We totally understand the challenge of the time difference and those long flights-it’s definitely something to consider when you’re far from family. We’re thrilled to see more people embracing the one-world lifestyle, and we appreciate your support. Wishing you all the best with your journey, wherever it takes you next! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insights and adventures! 🙏🏾🌏
Planning to live in VN for long term… might need some advices from you guys later.
Thank you for the advice ❤
That sounds exciting, @yenlawong6605! We’re here to help if you need any advice or tips for living in Vietnam long-term. Feel free to reach out anytime. Thanks for watching, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insights! ❤🙏🏾🇻🇳
so am i tons of good stuff back in us aswell.
Yes so true!
I went three different countries with my carry-on and backpack 7 outfits I just went to laundry all different countries
It’s smart to travel light! That’s the best way to go!
Jay & Sara the reasons/topics are the TRUTH and real in the west. Living in the Caribbean Jamaica to be exact, cost of Living is stifling. It is 3 times the cost in the USA and we earn 3 times less, just imagine that. Every day is a struggle to keep afloat 🤷🏽♀️. HEALTHCARE is at the top of my concerns. I just watched a vlog on natural Medical Care in Da Nang , and I cried.
I truly appreciate this Vlog. Real issues about the simplicity’s of life we’ve overdone
“Nuff Love”
Thank you so much, Suzanne! We’re so glad our vlog resonates with you. The cost of living and healthcare can be challenging in many places, and it’s eye-opening to see the differences when you travel. Da Nang’s natural medical care is truly something special, and we’re happy it touched you. We pray that we’re able to help in any way possible. Healthcare is very important to us, too. Thailand is also very reasonable and affordable, and the healthcare is amazing. We appreciate your support and hope our videos continue to provide helpful insights. ’Nuff love back to you from Vietnam! 🙏🏾❤️
Great info!
Thanks, docandbean! We're glad you found the info helpful! Talk to you guys soon!
Just exploring your channel...wondering with a lot of questions. Firstly what's a song using in an introduction of all your videos, is it your song?
Hi @klom15thailand! Welcome to our channel! Yes, the song in our intro is actually our own. We’re glad you like it-it really sets the vibe we’re going for in our videos. Thanks for watching, and feel free to ask any other questions you have! Don’t forget to like and subscribe! 🎶🙏🏾
Love it guys, well done. What kind of Visa you on? Just 90-day border runs??
@jasondalley885 Thanks so much! 😊 We really appreciate it. Right now, we’re on a 90-day visa, and we do border runs when needed. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more updates on our journey! ✈️🌍
@@JayandSara done and done! God bless you and all the best with it
Thank you and God bless you brother! 🙏🏾✝️
My girlfriend does business in Vietnam since 2010
Really what part of Vietnam?
If you want to travel, just go! Don't be trapped in the matrix and wait until you're 80 walking with a walking cane, and how far can you go? Time flies by and life is short. Go and see the world around you.
Absolutely, @proud4373! Life is too short to wait-if you want to travel, seize the opportunity and explore the world now. There’s so much out there to see and experience, and the time to start is always now. Thanks for the inspiring words! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more travel adventures! 🙏🏾🌍✈️
Just what the doctor ordered!!! I’m researching and wanted to know the differences between Danang and Nha Trang?
Great question, @robertalexander2478! Both Da Nang and Nha Trang are beautiful coastal cities, but they do have some differences.
Da Nang is known for its mix of modern city life and natural beauty, with stunning beaches, mountains like the Marble Mountains, and cultural sites like the Dragon Bridge. It has a more laid-back vibe with a growing expat community, and it's close to the ancient town of Hoi An, which is a big plus.
Nha Trang, on the other hand, is more of a tourist hub, famous for its long stretch of beach, vibrant nightlife, and water activities like snorkeling and diving. It has a more resort-like atmosphere with many beachside hotels and restaurants, and it's known for its warm, sunny weather year-round.
If you prefer a mix of city life with easy access to nature and a quieter environment, Da Nang might be for you. If you’re looking for a more lively, tourist-centered beach experience, Nha Trang could be your spot. Both are fantastic in their own ways!
Hope this helps with your research! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more travel insights! 🙏🏾🌏
@@JayandSara wow, this was the best reply ever!!! Thankyou,
@@robertalexander2478 my pleasure hope this helped you out
@@JayandSara does Hoi An have cheaper apartments?
@@robertalexander2478 It’s a bit cheaper than Dan Nang especially the hotels and Homestays
Grocery prices in the US is out.....of.....control!!!!
Tell me about it! You shouldn’t have to make life decisions at the grocery store 😩
Budgeting shopping at the grocery store is all-time high? It’s just ridiculous. Quality of food is terrible 😢
@@edwardkingedsmith5327 I hear you, Edward. Grocery prices can be really frustrating, especially when the quality doesn’t match up
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Thanks for the love, HM-ke1qm! We really appreciate it. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more adventures! 😊❤
Where is Vietnam do you live? I am coming over there very very soon
Hi rawvideoschannel8442! We’re based in Da Nang, and it’s a fantastic city with so much to offer. We’re excited for you to visit Vietnam soon! Let us know if you need any recommendations. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more updates and tips! 🙏🏾🌏
@@JayandSara I am one of your subscribe, I am moving there with my wife in Da nang this October
@@rawvideoschannel8442 Hey @rawvideoschannel8442! That’s awesome, congrats on the move! 🎉 Da Nang is an amazing place, and we’re sure you and your wife will love it here. If you need any tips or have questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you around! 😊 Also thanks for subscribing and supporting our channel 🙏🏾
Hey family im leaving too i hate it here for the same reasons
What’s up family! You should, it’s so much better on this side! 🙌🏾🙏🏾 overall better life!
@@JayandSara I agree
No way you can stay in Vietnam.
Sure can Jeff! Thanks for commenting