$350 Vietnam Apartment Tour in Hanoi | LIFE IN VIETNAM

[@CoryMay81]

What do you think of my place? What kind of a place would you look for if you were in Vietnam? Let me know below! Feel free to support me through Patreon: www.patreon.com/feedthecory And please help contribute subtitles in your language by clicking: kzbin.info_cs_panel?c=UCAQLIhgbZGo1GgyONrKHuWw&tab=2 ❤❤❤

[@joanmilano5302]

That is really nice! I would be very comfortable there. Especially being close to Pho! Good choice!

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks for replying! ^^ Yes, I'm so close to Pho in both directions out my apartment. It's so crazy.

[@BillyChandra]

Nice Cory! Cool pad!

[@inquisitvem6723]

the best comprehensive tour of an apartment on youtube from any youtuber...great job! i have a question. do you like Vietnam or Korea more?

[@CoryMay81]

Wow, of any KZbinr? lol That's a mighty bold claim. hahaha I'll answer the Vietnam VS Korea question in my upcoming Q&A video! ^^ Stay tuned!

[@jemimaphillips6864]

Such a sweet little space! You can see the French influence still reflected in the fact that there is a wine rack. Also, the windows look like the windows in Paris. The terra cotta tiles remind me of France, too, both the ones on the roofs and the floor tiling. I think I would really enjoy Vietnam.

[@drfdwf392]

Love your apartment. So minimalist and cozy and clean. My kind of dream apartment. Thanks for sharing. Love the simplicity of the GoPro video too. Please do more GoPro videos! Thanks for this in-depth tour of your place! So excited to move to Vietnam!

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you, but this isn't where I live anymore. I moved out January 2018 into my $300 rooftop apartment. Did you see that tour? $300 rooftop apartment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moPNh5WIgMigqZo

[@Mesmi92]

You're living my dream! One day I'll be there too!

[@CoryMay81]

It's here, waiting for you. ^^

[@inquisitvem6723]

is korea getting old for you now?

[@skyclarking-123]

Great natural light!

[@CoryMay81]

Yes, absolutely great natural light! Unfortunately, the construction situation behind the apartment never ends. That's why in the beginning of 2018, I moved out. I even broke my 1-year lease after only 7 months. I couldn't take all the construction going on at all hours of the night.

[@ModestMom2009]

Love your videos!!! Thank you for showing this incredible place! You are very blessed to be able to travel and have this travel in your life!

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you. ^^ My travel is a bit different from many others I've seen. Most people travel to 20 countries over the course of a few months to a year, then go back home. I'm literally moving to a country and just immersing myself to really get a sense of the culture and what not. I wonder where will be next after Vietnam? ^^ Thanks for commenting!

[@labellaxia7853]

Absolutely love your studio, the patio, pond, and natural lights. I can live there forever!

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! It's my little oasis! Although why did you comment about my new apartment on my old apartment video? hehehehe Cheers!

[@kjoeknobop]

Hey Cory, congratulations on the apartment! Looks like you're well off and comfortable. Anyway, great video as always, you make every place you go to very tempting to visit. Hope to visit Vietnam in the future!!

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you for the wonderful comment! Glad you enjoy my videos, and I appreciate all your support!

[@liyaw.4367]

Glad to see you found a good place!! Looks really cozy already✨

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Liya!

[@valdepulchrapuella]

I lol'd when, after your clean and simple bedroom/living space, your bathroom is so EXTRA. Looks very nice and comfortable.

[@juliegoodwin6850]

Great apartment Cory! Thanks for the tour

[@CoryMay81]

You're welcome Julie!!! ^^

[@charlottemarshall4116]

I still have 2 years until I graduate university and can teach abroad... but Vietnam is on my list! I'm sat with butterflies getting super excited already... thanks for your videos~!

[@Love-people369]

Hi Cory, I enjoyed your apartment tour. It is a clean place and just right for one person. I've been watching your videos for a little over a year and I really like your style of how you explain things in detail. You got me interested in Vietnam after watching your first video and I started studying Vietnamese , history , culture , food and so on.I am Korean living in Austin, Tx now and I would love to visit to check out if I want to live there in a few years. Thanks to you, I have different perspective toward south east Asian Countries and want to learn more about them. Again, I am enjoying your videos and looking forward to more of your adventures in Vietnam. Thanks .

[@CoryMay81]

Hello Sue, thank you for this amazing comment! The world is an amazing, beautiful place. I'm glad that I can spark your interest in South East Asia. ^^ Ask me any questions any time!

[@angthaotrang4696]

Hi, Sue Simmons, I'm Vietnamese, so if you want to studying Vietnamese, maybe I can help you a little bit =)))

[@roxannelaudenbach8378]

I love that bathroom! You just don't see places especially this affordable in the US. I have always wanted to travel and honestly could probably live extremely comfortable ony fixed income in some other countries! Like this for example! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Roxanne! Yeah, this $350 is on the higher end of the spectrum, too! Most expats living here rent a room in a shared house for between $140 ~ $200 a month. Includes furnishings and usually once or twice weekly maid cleaning service. You can easily live and have a great quality of life in Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam! ^^

[@amc3]

08:00 ... KOREAN Fridge ...haha ! .......Nice apartment, much bigger than you would get in Seoul, also much cheaper. Seems a small A/C unit for such a large room, but I`m sure it keeps it cool. Great tour Cory, I will watch more.

[@EricDec]

Looks great! I'm gonna move to Hanoi next month, I cannot wait to go there.

[@dianemoore6982]

Lovely flat and the surroundings looked great too. Loved how pretty the entrance was.

[@CoryMay81]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I enjoy living in this area away from all the touristy and super crowded neighborhoods. ^^

[@tam8101399]

$350 is quite expensive for Vietnamese but it's beneficial for Westerners with full convenience

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah, definitely. This apartment building is aimed at foreign/expat clients, and all the tenants are foreigners. But I never see them, EVER. hahaha And also, in this neighborhood, I never see a single foreigner. It's really crazy, even though it is technically Tay Ho district. But it's right on the border with Ba Dinh district as well. Maybe that helps keep it more authentic Vietnamese. ^^

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

Thiện Tâm Hoàng It may be expensive by Vietnamese standards but it's dirt cheap by Western standards. I had an apartment in Chicago only a little bigger than this one and it cost me $1,600/mo in today's money after adjusting for inflation. And Chicago is one of the least expensive major cities in the developed world. A place like this in San Francisco or New York would probably cost about $3,500 a month, and even more still in London or Tokyo or Hong Kong.

[@inquisitvem6723]

In Houston, Texas this size apartment would cost like $1,000 at most.

[@lotto5742]

$350 is cheap as fuck for rent. WTF you talking about?

[@Cotinine]

@@lotto5742 has on about for the the Vietnamese

[@freebird7339]

Your apartment is amazing! Quality furnishings, and a bathtub make it PERFECT for me...lol. If I move to Vietnam (from Suzhou, China), I will be getting info on this area. Thank you, so much, for sharing!

[@CoryMay81]

I'd say it was a score find, although I'm paying $150 more than the average expat in Vietnam. I'm looking to downgrade to a place in the $200 range. The extra $150 a month saved goes a long way in Vietnam. ^^

[@madeinkonada]

I love you your fridge is a Korean make and you still have gochujang in it.

[@CoryMay81]

It's so necessary! I'm buying kimchi next time I go to Lotte Mart, it was legit 배추김치, I would guess imported? No idea.

[@davidwongwai9386]

Marie Frenette

[@Tonympiotrowski]

I love the color of the fridge too!!

[@CoryMay81]

The retro 1960's aqua color? lol

[@peterkelly1406]

Great vlog ... Thanks... $350 is a steal, nice place. Nice area by the look of it. Enjoy

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Peter! Yeah, it's very chill and safe around here. Love it. Neighborhood locals I see everyday are so freaking nice. I'm so humbled. ^^

[@linhdang7327]

Oh! Cory. I have followed you for a while and surprisingly you have moved to my city. But what a pity I's just moved to Germany for couple of months. Your vids just brings back a lot of memories and feelings for me. The moment of homesick starts.

[@CoryMay81]

haha Oh no, the timing was off. ^^ So you will move back to Hanoi in a few months? I'm glad that my videos can now take you back home.

[@louislark4506]

For $350.00, that apartment is nice and spacious and lit well.

[@CoryMay81]

I left that $350 apt because it was just too expensive, in regards to what apartments cost in Vietnam. You can rent a whole house for that price in certain areas. Did you see my current rooftop apartment for $300 in a much better location in Hanoi city? Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moPNh5WIgMigqZo

[@mwswzy]

All the best to your new adventure in Vietnam!

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you very much Shana! ^^

[@zuzuantonow5522]

Such a beautiful apartment! I love the natural lighting! :D

[@CoryMay81]

The lighting was definitely a major selling point. ^^ Even at night when I need to, all the lights inside are perfect. But to save on electricity, I only use 1 lamp for soft ambient lighting. Don't need much else. Simple living = win. ^^

[@deborahwright7153]

Nice place love the color yellow makes the place nice. Thanks for sharing it with us.take care.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Deborah! Actually, the place isn't as yellow as you think. The paint is an off-white, with a slight tinge of yellow. Same with the cabinets and stuff. But the light from outside really boosts that yellow feeling. If I could, I would paint this place a slightly different, less-yellow white. hehehe

[@missoury905]

CONGRATULATION, CORY ! A NICE BRIGHTLY " HOME SWEET HOME "

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you very much! ^^

[@remotedarren]

Love the space and at a great price too! Great tour, Cory.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! It's a bit long, but it's at my own pace and in my own style. ^^

[@celestine811]

Lovely clean building Cory and sure is enough lighting ! you have everything you need :)

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Celestine, yeah, it's a perfect apartment for me. ^^

[@lj305]

Cory strikes gold. cute cozy apartment.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! If you saw my apartment hunting video, then for sure you'll know that I saw some really low-end places before finding this place. ^^ hehehe I'm sitting here in the evening breeze with all the windows wide open, working on the laptop. Love this place. I need more candles, though. lol

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

Beautiful flat!!!! It's got some charm to it. I'm glad they put a mat on the bathroom steps. Stone does get slippery with water. I look forward to more tours :)

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! Yeah, the rubber mats have actually saved me a few times after showering. lol

[@g1yuhmdoongee]

I love the natural lighting at your place! I love all the stone too lol Glad you found a nice studio to live in! 😊

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Michelle! ^^

[@alicesmith2655]

Cory... Today is the first time over seen your sight... The first thing i watched... Was about... Your new apt... On the 6th floor... With the Great outside deck and pond... I Loved that apt... It had character... This apt Is boring to me... Said this was 2 years ago... Congrats... On your new apt... Thank You For Sharing...

[@Orius25]

I came here from another video about an apartment in Tokyo. The difference is amazing. From shoe box to sane living. I lived in China for 3 years and was able to have a nice place there. Unfortunately I had to put up with Chinese people, lol. The space looks big but you still have to deal with the weird apartment quirks of living there, like having a shower next to the toilet. You got a bathtub though which is pretty deluxe for Vietnam!

[@voiceofreason6914]

I think it is adorable!!!! I love it! It is much larger than I would have imagined. Not to mention the price is certainly right!!! Lucky you!! Amazing!!

[@animeamy1]

I really like the windows and the bathroom. Thanks for sharing your nice apartment. 😊 Can't wait for your new adventures.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Anime Amy!!! ^^

[@bingaling682]

Good choice ! So much better than I thought after watching your hunting video, especially the surroundings, nice and peaceful, except the gas cooker 😂 I pass your area in Van Cao street on my way to West lake quite often, from now on I'll pay more attention to any guy with camera over there lol

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks. I'm very happy with the place. Definitely stop and say hi if you see me walking around filming in Hanoi. ^^

[@bombgrl30]

Yeah I definitely like your new apartment better I don't know why I think it's because it's got that area outside with a pond it's smaller but it's Cozier

[@plicketyplunk]

I love your place! It reminds me of a studio I used to have when I was in college. So bright and big. Now that would set you back about 2000 a month here in Vancouver. The very best on your adventures.

[@DeoWanders]

Hey Cory! First off... am just too glad to find your channel :)) ... am also an expat here in Hanoi, also in Tay Ho :-) Enjoying your channel seeing Hanoi from fresh eyes! Vlog on! Cheers!

That is a nice place to live. Whenever I decided to go back to Vietnam for an extended period I would love to find a place like that.

[@CoryMay81]

There are many month-to-month rentals. You could also do AirBNB if you wanted. ^^

[@mariafelinatorres9362]

Hi Cory! Your videos are amazing. Hope to meet you when I move to Hanoi next week.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Maria! Oh cool, what you moving to Hanoi for?

[@CoryMay81]

Are you in Hanoi yet? Let me know and we can grab a coffee or something. ^^

[@mariafelinatorres9362]

Hi Cory my flight is on Sunday goin to Hanoi. Sure. I will message you in IG. See you soon :)

[@carmenarroyo9235]

Not to shabby my friend! Good choice in apartments.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! ^^

[@carmenvalenzuela5658]

I love it.So cute and cozy.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! I enjoy living here very much. ^^

[@pajzibntabvwj6167]

I like this place more than your new one. It's just bigger..... love your videos.

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you so much! While I liked the big space of this $350 place, it was just too expensive for one person like me. Also, 7 months of non-stop construction right outside my window drove me crazy so I broke my 1 year lease to move out to a better location, for a little bit cheaper, and so much quiet privacy at the new $300 rooftop place! ^^ Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Tonympiotrowski]

It's cute and quirky Cory, I like it! You actually have a dryer, even though it's shared you're very lucky!!! And your neighborhood looks really nice and will be extremely quiet when the construction is finished. Plus you're close to Bryan and Cait so that's awesome!!! :^)

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! Yeah, the only downside with 1 washer and 1 dryer is that it's just 1 machine for 7 different tenants. Several times I go up there to do a load of laundry, and all the machines are occupied. Kind of annoying. But not bad. It's peaceful and quiet. ^^ And yeah, looking on the map, actually Bryan and his family, plus Charly and Annie, are all very close by. Like a 15 minute motorbike ride. So cool.

[@MyKoreanHusband]

Looks great! lol at those photos...

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! Yeah, they are still on the wall right now. hahaha I need to just take them out of the frame and trash them immediately. So cheesy. LOL Hope you guys are doing good, I miss you guys!! Come visit in the future when baby is old enough. ^^ I will probably see you guys before then when I visit Korea again.

[@TheCourtneyWilliams]

I love your new place Cory! I lve near the Lotte center Too! Such a great location to get to Tayho, Hoam Kiem, and generally around Hanoi!

[@Celestialtarotreadings]

That is a loves large studio apartment, love it.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! It really suites me well. I've been happy living here for almost 5 months now. ^^

[@jcbaily5559]

What a neat apartment and it looks so comfy....I think you did a good job in finding it and hope that when you get a job, it will be close by. Any prospects so far on a job? Thanks and take care.

[@CoryMay81]

What's nice about this location is that there are many main roads nearby that cut through the city. From this area, it's about 20 minutes to most places in the city in any direction. Still job hunting. All the places I've been to were within 20 minutes from my house. ^^

[@woodywade2]

Are the floors heated, or is that not an issue in Vietnam? It's actually a very nice apartment. Great lighting all the time. And the bathroom isn't the typical style, which makes it more fun over time. I notice some people keep hanging on your divorce and when you are dating. They can't drop the drama. Don't worry about dating for 6 months or a couple of years. You don't need memories flooding into a new love life.

[@CoryMay81]

There is no floor heating system, like Korea has, here. Hanoi gets a mild winter, where it's cold enough you need to layer up, but not enough to warrant floor heating. Most apartment AC units also have heater function, mine does for sure. hahaha yeah, I'm enjoying the unusual bathroom design. Moving around in it doing my daily routine stuff, it's interesting going up and down just 2 steps. lol And thanks for noticing the people stuck on my personal life issues as of recent. That's a price we had to pay for broadcasting our entire relationship, for the most part, to the entire world on social media. But those comments don't bother me, really. I just direct people to our last video together, and they get it right away. ^^

[@blorg8206]

Feed The Cory I doubt you'd even need to wrap up much, Hanoi in December is warmer than Seoul in May. You might consider long sleeves in the evening, that's about it. I've spent "winter" there before, it's still pleasantly warm and sunny during the day, just slight chill in the night. It's really nice, it's sunny and warm but dry and not TOO hot (like much of the rest of year). It gets cold up the mountains, places like Sapa, but it's really not "cold" at all in Hanoi if you are comparing to Japan or Korea. In general in SE Asia the challenge is keeping the place cool, heating really isn't necessary. I live now in Northern Thailand, pretty similar climate, the locals pull out the furry hats and gloves when the temperature gets below 21C but if you are used to a temperate climate you won't find it remotely cold.

[@1986annie1986]

Wow, this is a super clean, sweet place for $350 a month for Hanoi

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you very much! It was the cleanest place I've seen in this price range, and I'm so happy I don't have to share any of the space inside with anyone. (except washer/dryer on the roof)

[@madeinaotearoanz]

Feed The Cory I really love it! Neat, good on you 😊

[@amourfinity]

You definitely found a nice place must feel just right :) Important you don't get to hear much noise, I imagine one wouldn't want to hear the constant buzz of bikes and traffic at home too.

[@elng5571]

If you're planning on staying in Hanoi for a long time, I recommend you to check out Sa Pa. Sa Pa is a town on top of a mountain and is about 5-6 hours away from Hanoi. It's personally my favourite destination. You can take a sleeper bus there for experience ( it's a lot cheaper than other types of transportation and there's wifi). It can get a bit chilly at night so bring a jacket. And whatever you do, don't buy or give anything to the tribe children (trust me. 100 of them will stalk you) :)

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Ella, for all your advice! I really wanted to go to Sa Pa in 2015 when I was last here. But there was no time because of how long the sleeper train/bus took. Now that I live here, I definitely want to visit there in the autumn. ^^ Is there any food or cultural thing I must experience in Sa Pa you can recommend?

[@elng5571]

Feed The Cory you should check out the street food there. They have a lot of grill food. I recommend trying the skewer with the round mochi like pieces I think local people call them mèn mén. Also try the Hmong massage/sauna where you can soak in the Dzao traditional medicines. There are a lot of places to visit near Sa Pa such as Lạng Sơn, Fansipan peak, Thác Bạc (Silver Waterfall) and Cổng Trời( Heaven Gate). Have fun and stay safe 😉

[@hieunguyen-ch3vt]

Good for you Cory!

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you so much!

[@alexisrenee6965]

Wow!!! Such a great deal!! I've been looking at only serviced apartments in the $450-$600 range, but maybe I need to change my search because I'd love to stay here for $350.

[@CoryMay81]

You can find even cheaper and better! Did you see my recent $300 rooftop video? You can find places in the $200~$300 range as well. ^^

[@alexisrenee6965]

Feed The Cory Thanks!! That'll definitely be my next watch after this one. I'll be their early July and hopefully my home search won't be too tough.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

I have enjoyed your videos, Cory. Where are you these days?

[@CoryMay81]

If you check the videos tab on my channel, you can see that I moved to Japan in April 2019 and have been making content from Japan since then. Enjoy!

[@mustangmann3502]

I like your apartment ,good luck my friend .

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you. ^^

[@gladitsnotme]

Great place! That bathroom would drive me crazy. I need smooth surfaces, easy to wipe down! And no stairs to die on at 3 AM when I get up to pee LOL

[@CoryMay81]

hahahaha I've had zero problems thus far. Drunken midnight pees have been safe. lol

[@gladitsnotme]

lol okay good! keep the cory safe haha

[@hanoiapartment2747]

Hi Cory, it is a nice apartment. Thank you for sharing.

[@debra13]

Really like your new place Cory! Except for those pictures ;-). I don't know any Vietnamese words, nor how to pronounce, so when you say things sometimes in just goes right past me! I am enjoying these though. I'd like to learn more about VN and it's culture, not just food....

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah, the pictures are coming down tomorrow. lol I'm glad you're still following along, despite not knowing any Vietnamese! I will try and dig further for more information about Vietnamese culture and life. I have some ideas and plans, but I'm still just settling in and getting into the flow of living here. Anyway, thanks for commenting AuntDJ!

[@debra13]

Take you time-- no worries!

[@abefrohman1759]

Nice apartment especially for the money in 2014 I was living in Ho Chi Minh in an apartment the same size it was $550. I've lived in Vietnam several times I really enjoy it.

[@loupgarou7815]

THANK U YOU HAVE GIVEN ME HOPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@CoryMay81]

You should also check out my $300 rooftop apartment, it's even better than this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/moPNh5WIgMigqZo

[@raymondf3670]

Wow your old apartment was so cute ...you know how to get the cool cool apartment .... I would love to see what type apartment you would get in a place like London or Paris or here in the US

[@CoryMay81]

I would love to live in London or Paris! I probably will never live in the US ever again, though. I spent 13 years there and never felt like it was home, no matter where I was. ^^ Asia is where my heart belongs.

[@rhch]

Very nice I could live there easily....thanks for sharing....from Houston Texas

[@CoryMay81]

I broke my 1-year lease with this apartment after 7 months of living there because of the construction noise out back. The internet was also terrible, it constantly disconnected so I could never upload videos properly, or stream HD content like Netflix and KZbin without it getting stuck buffering. Glad you enjoyed this tour. ^^

[@gothmomdreama]

me too, when I get retirement social security.. won't be able to afford USA rent. in 54

[@marikafejszes5394]

You have a lovely place. Thank you for sharing

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you for watching the video. ^^

[@philrose7716]

Very clean your English is perfect I'm impressed

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks, I'm American. Hehehe

[@connieguzman8721]

Very nice price and spacious for a single person. I love it. But, no tv?

[@CoryMay81]

They provide a TV, but I never watch it.

[@connieguzman8721]

Feed The Cory I watch the local news daily. Mostly for weather, traffic, local happenings, etc. I need a TV lol

[@alloveforhannie]

Since you said that you loveee VNmese shrimp paste, you should do a mukbang on "Bún đậu mắm tôm" (shrimp paste sauce with rice noodle & deep fried tofu, served with a bunch of herbs); but usually the dish also comes with other condiments such as VNmese pan-fried pork & green sticky rice sausages, steamed pork, spring rolls, pan-fried blood sausages,... My favourite place to enjoy this dish is at Alley 31, Hàng Khay street (near Hoan Kiem lake); but please be aware that there are 2 different places that serve this dish here and they are next to each other; so look for the place which has the yellow & red "Bún đậu cũ/Bún đậu hàng cũ" sign in front of them. Another place to enjoy this dish, also nearer to your house, is "Bún đậu cây đa" - 235B Thuỵ Khuê street (this is actually my go-to place for Bún đậu before I discovered the place at Hàng Khay street :D). Well long story short, you should definitely try Bún đậu mắm tôm if you're a fan of VNmese shrimp paste ^^

[@CoryMay81]

WOW!! Thank you very much! This is the most amazing information! I will definitely look into it. Would you be interested in joining me?

[@alloveforhannie]

Feed The Cory Wow I would love to ^^ Just let me know how we can arrange the meet-up :D

[@CoryMay81]

Can you send a PM to me on Instagram or Facebook? Instagram (@feedthecory) Facebook (facebook.com/feedthecory) That's probably best way for me to chat. ^^

[@alloveforhannie]

Feed The Cory PM'd you on facebook :D

[@Evanandrachel]

It looks really cute. Very nice, especially the windows that bring in that natural light. Perfect place for a vlogger! :P

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah! I love it. ^^ Do you guys get good natural light at your place?

[@Evanandrachel]

hahahahaha, no. We don't really have a functioning window, I live in a cave under my mosquito net!! :D

[@CoryMay81]

Like, no window at all? Or it's just a gaping hole in the wall and all of Earth's delightful mosquitoes have free reign to come in and out as they like? Sorry about the cave status. lol

[@landolavie2553]

Beautiful and bright apartment.

[@CoryMay81]

Stay tuned for a new apartment video. I moved to a new location 2 weeks ago. ^^

[@misosoup7275]

I really enjoyed this video Sunday morning in my bed. I don't know why but this video was so relaxing. Maybe your voice??

[@CoryMay81]

That's a good way to wake up. Slowly, just watching videos in bed. ^^ Is it my voice? I get many comments about my voice, and how I should do podcasts or radio. Maybe I should be a hypnotist! lol

[@rachelcookie321]

Oh, we used that fermented shrimp stuff at cooking in school! We were making Thai food. It smelt disgusting and my friends made me add it!

[@CoryMay81]

Did you like it? Fermented shrimp paste is used in many cultures in Asia, Southeast Asia, and even Pacific islands like Samoa, Hawaii, etc. It's crazy how something so smelly can taste so good!

[@theyellowcab]

Great video Cory ! It's to see you so well settled :) how is the job hunt going ?

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! It's still going. But I have a feeling I'll stick something in the next few days. I really need to get something soon. lol I am not made of money. hehehe

[@astridnathaliachristy6115]

Love ur new place, best of luck in Vietnam 😄

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks!! ^^

[@memyself-nd-i]

worchestechire sauce is fish sauce, don't think most know that, even though they are familiar. The Romans used a fermented fish sauce extensively in their food. they exported it too, in massive quantities

[@biglance]

Good stuff Cory! In Hanoi, gonna look for apt. later....this is good info so i can figure out prices and possibilities, I was in korea for many many years btw, peace man.

[@lj305]

With Temples and homes having alters I think candles can be found in abundance.

[@CoryMay81]

Next time I visit the mart I'm going to look for some. ^^

[@lincky_lloyd]

the $300 apartment you got is still a knock off! but, with $350 plus the plate, cutlery, etc, that will do. i love what they did with their dish rack! $50/month for motorcycle rental. that's actually cheap!

[@CoryMay81]

Glad you enjoyed the video tour! ^^

[@lincky_lloyd]

@@CoryMay81 hope to see more tours from you Cory. i wonder what's next on your list? hhhmmmm

[@devonferris]

That was a beautiful bathroom. Except for those rust stains but still nice.

[@joyous8248]

Luv the openness !!! U need some plants !! Yes us Asians we always take off our shoes !!! Least I was brought up that way .. ty for sharing

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah, one day I'll buy some plants. I only have one cactus, a baby one, and it's sitting outside the window on top of the AC unit. lol

[@laurawieng1754]

Nice and affordable!

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks!

[@quangtran7229]

I hope you can stay in Hanoi until autumn. In my point of view, that is the best season in Hanoi. Have a beautiful jouney in my country.

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you Quang, yes, I will be here at least 1 year for sure. I am really looking forward to autumn & winter in Hanoi!

[@Ticti91]

Feed The Cory i hope you can feel the cold of Hanoi in winter and see how difference between 16 degree C in Hanoi and 16 degree C in Seoul is cos i alrd experienced and its way different lol

[@dariandesjardins]

Your TARDIS keychain made me smile! Hello from Canada, fellow Whovian!

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah Whovian! lol

[@JohnLucasJunior]

Nice place for the money, wow. The next time it rains you should get some shots from the roof, I bet that would look nice.

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah, I definitely want to film something up on the roof area. Maybe timelapse....

[@rob8975]

Your videos are so good 😂😂😂!!

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words! ^^

[@riodasperolas]

Good looking , spacious studio indeed, considering it’s Hanoi

[@dand4091]

This 1st apartment in Hanoi is way way better than your 1st one in Korea, Lol. You could lose your way around after the 3rd pitcher of beer with the local firewater added in.It would be difficult coming from the roof top. To realtors, the correct term for the bathroom, toilet is called ensuite. They term your apartment as all inclusive ameneties.

[@CoryMay81]

hahaha I have to agree. I loved that old place in Korea, but it got old fast. It was too cookie-cutter, just like every other officetel in Korea. But it served me well. I haven't really drunken explored my neighborhood, although that does sound tempting. lol Ah yes, I called it ensuite in my "Apt Hunting" video. All-inclusive ameneties. hehehe I love how proper that sounds. hehehe

[@VampPrinzezz29]

Really nice apartment.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks Jen!

[@clifforddang5947]

It's pretty awesome when you can do the apartment tour just standing at the front door...LOL

[@CoryMay81]

hahaha I know right? Yay for GoPro wide angle lens. ^^

[@skyclarking-123]

Those big purified water bottles are factory sealed? I heard they refill those bottles and promote them as pure, clean water.

[@CoryMay81]

Yes, they are sealed. I'm not sure, but there's probably some businesses out there scamming customers by refilling with tap water. I don't know for sure, but it wouldn't surprise me one bit. The water bottles I get are delivered right from the actual water filtration/bottling factory. I trust it, it tastes clean, and I doubt such a large distributor of clean water would risk their business by getting shut down for selling contaminated water.

[@lant9009]

Great cozy apartment. I like how you explained everything in your apartment in detail. Would you say that this is mid range in pricing? How long are you in Vietnam for?

[@CoryMay81]

I don't really know what local Vietnamese pay... it might be similar to Korea where young people don't pay anything because they live with their parents. But, in terms of a solo person looking for a place to live, and all the research and opinions I've gathered, it seems this is like around average, mid-range for expats that live here. I was aiming for $170~$250 in the beginning, which is the low-end before you start getting into really terrible living conditions. Anyway, that's just my thoughts about it. It might be slightly off, cause there's still so much I don't know, but that's my feeling from what it's like here.

[@InfoVblog]

Great Video, Very nice and open unit. How is your lease or rent. What kind of time frame can you have for renting?

[@CoryMay81]

This specific apartment was a 1-year lease, and you pay 1 month's rent for deposit, and pay 3 month's rent at a time. I broke my lease after 7 months, though, because of the construction noise behind the apartment was non-stop all day and night. I couldn't do it anymore and didn't care if I lost my deposit. Did you see the $300 rooftop apartment I got after this place?

[@aidahiser5965]

Wow.....I would love to live there....very nice!

[@DinoHF79]

Another nice apartment.

[@CoryMay81]

It was nice, except the price was a bit high for a solo foreigner like me. The non-stop construction outside is why I left after 7 months. I just couldn't sleep and was spending too much money to live not near the popular areas to hang out.

[@DinoHF79]

@@CoryMay81 sorry to hear about those problems. Can't wait to see the new place!

[@adriatic98]

This is so lovely

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks!

[@TAmara-xd6xt]

Nice info . It's very useful for me as I have plan to visit Hanoi for weeks. I don't know which one the best to choose between hotel and apartement. I like to stay at the apartment cos I can cook :)

[@CoryMay81]

I highly suggest you book a place for a few weeks with AirBNB. You will find a nicely furnished apartment that's private, with full kitchen, bathroom, etc. Booking a place like this for just a few weeks is impossible, as most agents or landlords are looking for an actual tenant to move in for longer than just 1 month. When I first moved to Hanoi, I stayed in a nice and cozy AirBNB for around $14 per night, and that place is not far from my current apartment in Hoan Kiem district. ^^

[@TAmara-xd6xt]

Feed The Cory thank you so much for all info. I am lucky to catch ur vlog ( subscribed).

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks so much for subscribing! ^^ Stay tuned for more videos from Vietnam!

[@BaeLasso]

I found out the stone really do not cost that much when compared with the cost in Australia, my dad just put in a marble floor to his 2-car garage recently, if I do it in Australia, that would be a some kind of pricey!!!!! jealous my father now!

[@CoryMay81]

I wonder how much stone materials cost here in Vietnam. I know they have quarries full of marble and other stone in central Vietnam. I would love some marble flooring one day.

[@lousblog]

I lived in HN for 2 years... and it gets really cold in winter. Your windbreaker won't be enough !!!

[@CoryMay81]

Oh no, really? Everyone told me it doesn't snow, and it drops to about 10°C, which is not bad. I wore sweaters and the windbreaker in those temps in Seoul. Is it really cold???

[@xiuxiuva]

Feed The Cory it is cold! I live in the US for a while now in the top half mostly and I always feel it's colder in Hanoi (my native city) than in the US. Mostly because most houses don't have heater and if you travel around with scooter on the street, you'll be freezing without a thick coat. The cold weather is mostly because of the cold dry air blown down from the North sea. In the US, it's cold but not windy so with a jacket you are warm but it's not the same with the Hanoi's windy winter.

[@sevillahablero647]

this apartment you "ve got is not really comfortable like you did last time,but its ok ,thats life..more adventure Cory im just fun watching your vedio

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah, this old apartment was OK, but I'm so happy I moved to the rooftop apartment. ^^