How I view the US after 6 years in VIETNAM

[@TravisTravelsVN]

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[@MrEKS-st6mc]

@@TravisTravelsVN keep up the good work and relocation education teaching others the better options in the world as the west shrivels on the vine.

[@hexfreedom3614]

A gift from 20 years VN expat. Lived in Da Nang and everywhere else except for Mien Bac. Nha Trang is the best for living life on the planet. Da nang is good for foods and better for temporiraly living.

[@trdh5465]

Canadian here, been living in Da Nang for over a year now. I agree 100% with everything you've said. I'll never go back to Canada, beside visiting family and friends. Life is so much better here. Not perfect, but better in every possible ways. Thanks!

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Thanks for the message buddy

[@bradley590]

honestly, these days.....anywhere is better than Canada. and I say that as a Canadian.

[@le-phuongnguyen6181]

I'm Canadian and wished i lived in da nang or hue (where my parents are from) -_-

[@sanhtu77]

ok but dont bring any of your western culture and ideals there

[@eduardochavacano]

Vietnam is not love at first sight though. It took me 3 visits before i came to love it. The Touts at the train stations and bus stations are just too much. Plus those motorbike taxi always calling your attention and it was so annoying. But after a few more visits, you just learn to ❤ it as much you would Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.

[@Vahtacen]

Vietnam is such a wonderful country. I went there for the first time two years ago (Hanoi and Da Nang) with no idea what to expect. But I absolutely loved it. I did not have one single bad experience - even times when things went wrong I found that the locals were trustworthy, friendly and helpful, even with a language barrier! I have to compare two experiences I had, one in a nice hotel in France and one in a Da Nang resort. In both cases, I injured myself in the hotel. In France, the staff literally laughed at me and made fun of me (in French, which they didn't know I spoke). In comparison, when I injured myself in Vietnam, I had so much support and care - staff checking in on me, complimentary drinks and food, and they even organised a nurse to visit me and dispense some medication free of charge. Whether you were in the smallest hole-in-the-wall shop or a luxury restaurant, the quality of service was excellent and always delivered with a genuine smile. My only hope is that we don't infect them with our cultural problems. Hopefully they are able to protect their unique country and people.

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Great points and thanks for sharing. Such a tricky balance of wanting to show off to this place but not attract the wrong type of people. Overall I try to show how I live well here while integrating into society. When I meet travelers here I try to show them around outside of the touristy areas and do everything vietnamese style.

[@markstubbs6037]

I was in Vietnam in April 2024. Absolutely loved it and felt at home In Da Nang. I`m a 55 year old Canadian with a very good career and family here but all I have been thinking about since leaving Vietnam is how to go back and not leave.

[@Angler12]

You are speaking to my soul, brother. Moved from the states about 2 years ago and I don't regret the decision. Being Vietnamese but born in the states, allows me to feel like I'm home in a place initially so foreign. I've had extended stays in Da Nang, Nha Trang and Saigon. Without a doubt, Vietnam is where i want to be for the foreseeable future. Great vid!

[@hisnameisvu]

Youre a legend brother, thank you for loving Vietnam

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Cheers Vu, hope you're alright mate haven't heard from you in a bit haha

[@SonXHuynh]

My wife moved here from Germany 7 years ago and never looked back since. I could have lived in Australia but opted to repatriate, and I gotta say, being in Vietnam makes you feel alive.

[@johnmnguyen]

❤

[@thomaslevine405]

I live here in Vietnam and I appreciate it more everyday. The country is up and coming, people are nice and hard working and there's plenty of things to keep you busy and happy.

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Agreed

[@ianpatrick23]

Really love the Vietnamese culture and philosophy you describe

[@TylerMac-x4z]

I have to rewatch this now and again to remind myself this guy is 100% right I lived in Mexico for a year and a half an experience the same thing. I came back to the states with $100. It’s been four years. I was supposed to move back within the first year. Of course, I got stuck in the ever steepening financial ladder of California. After living in southern Mexico and returning to the states, I feel like life in the United States is offering me about 25%.. by that I mean, I am living one quarter the richness depth, gratitude, joy, connection, and experience that I had in Mexico. I make nearly $1500+ a week. I just get by every month. I rent, go to work, go to the gym eat and go home. I don’t go out. I don’t go to shows. I don’t go to concerts. I’ve never had a vacation. I don’t go out with friends. I don’t go on dates. My car insurance is $1700 every six months. That is the same cost of housing in Vietnam for six months. I’m at the point now where I either take my own life by execution this year or I leave here with $10,000 from selling my car. I buy a one-way ticket to Vietnam and I take a chance. Living in the United States is not truly living. I’m trying to think of ways to explain this so people can understand. Living in another country is like having a new state of the art giant flatscreen incredibly rich, detailed graphics. Living in the United States is like having a fuzzy scrambled 1940s television. Yes the image and sound is there, but you’re experiencing such a small fraction of what is truly available to us. When I go to the grocery store here I’m not met with children happily screaming my name running towards me, hugging me, and holding on to my waist, offering me gifts and taking me to their shop to see their parents. In Mexico everywhere I went. People were so expressive, joyful, compassionate, giving, and genuinely happy to see me. We really cared about each other. I told myself when I came back to California that I would not let society dim my light and I would have to get out of here quickly before I came to the collective darkness permitting everyone . And sadly, I couldn’t get out in time. The cost of living keeping work kept me in debt. I finally run my own business, but it has become a prison. I told myself by this time next year if I haven’t made the leap, I will simply overdose and consider my life well lived at least before I came back to the states four years ago.

[@gotspf1]

Don’t overthink too much. buy a plane ticket and go. Life can get better. ❤

[@pr8329]

The love you share with Vietnam -- the people and the culture is palpable, Travis. It was very interesting to hear about your background and work in the States. All best to you!!

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Appreciate that, glad you enjoyed it.

[@ChristopherDPetersonMN]

My wife and I recently found your KZbin channel, we really have been enjoying your videos. Last year, we traveled to Da Nang and loved it. At the latter stage of my career, your adopted city is now on our radar for long term/slow travel…to the point where we have been studying Tiếng Việt and hanging out with our local Việt community. Looking forward to watching more of your vids, they are quite motivating. Cheers.

[@andrewmahy388]

Another brilliant honest video, thanks, Travis 👊👍

[@chrischaisson7480]

Brother, you hit the nail on the head! I traveled for a month in Vietnam last year and loved it. I’m definitely returning. I haven’t lived in the U.S. for many years and don’t miss it a bit, which is very sad! Be safe!

[@NeilClough-kq1kh]

Great video Travis. I relocate to Da Nang from Atlanta next month and I’m so looking forward to it! I’m sure our paths will cross at some point. Your input and views have really helped me in making the decision to move so thank you.

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Appreciate hearing that Neil, I'll see ya when you get here

[@Alinck-A]

Living in a beautiful country like Vietnam for 6 years is great .

[@camjam3906]

You're spot on about everyone being disconnected. Australia has become like this as well. I miss the days you actually made eye contact with someone walking past you and said g day! even giving a wave if your passing a car in your town. Cannot wait to come to Vietnam and have beers with the uncles!

[@endurojugHandlebarTank]

I want out of the US . And I'm looking and doing a lot of research. I'm in the manufacturing business of plastic products and I believe Vietnam has a great manufacturing industry. Thank you for all your great videos and awesome information . I learned a lot from you. I am watching all your videos and will subscribe and joinup. 👍

[@jefffazio8677]

Spot on!! I am living outside the US as an Expat, but not in Vietnam. I am spending about 2 months per year in Vietnam though and I am looking to retire in Vietnam. It is so amazing here. Love your videos!

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Appreciate the comment brother

[@HueNguyen-sh2dv]

I love your lifestyle! It’s definitely perfect living. Hopefully one day I can be in Da Nang. You’re so correct, when I was in Da Nang and Hoi An in August -I met nicest and kindest people. They all seem to love every part of their lives and more ! Thanks for the video

[@TravisTravelsVN]

It's a great place to be, makes me happy to see you enjoyed it.

[@azspeedster5465]

Travis, you are absolutely spot on when talking about how friendly and welcoming the Vietnamese people are. The other day I took a taxi ride around the city and several popular spots. The driver spoke very good English and after a few minutes of conversation, he asked me where I was from and how old I was, I told him that I was from the US and I am 70 years old. He then told me that I was as old as his mother and started calling me father out of respect for my age. To make a long story short, I hired him for the rest of the day and we hung out like we’ve known each other for years and had lunch together at a Vietnamese restaurant he frequents. We spoke about our families and at the end of the day, we exchanged contact information and promised to keep in touch. My travel experience with the Vietnamese people have been positive and memorable. In the month that I have stayed here, from the hotel staff, to the local people I meet in restaurants and shops, everyone has been so friendly and amazing. I am definitely looking forward to planning my next trip back to Vietnam again soon. I may even stay longer next time. Keep up your great videos. Take care.

[@name128ewa]

I wish the same could be said for white Americans, who keep yelling "GET OUT OF AMERICA, GO HOME" to non whites Americans or visitors.

[@Congtrihayankeomut]

What a nice story

[@azspeedster5465]

@ Thank you. I appreciate it. They are truly friendly and welcoming people here in Vietnam.

[@DucNguyen-wz8iz]

Thanks!

[@alistairrobinson3865]

Great to see you enjoying your life and living with purpose!! 🙏. Vietnam is such a great place, looking forward to coming back

[@limitlesszenproductions865]

Great social commentary. I am leaving Canada in about 26 days for Thailand and Vietnam. And I have no plans to return to Canada.

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Appreciate it man, this style of video is a little more dramatic than what I usually do. It's nice to be able to share my perspective.

[@nickstrickler7696]

Hey Travis. I appreciate your American perspective of vietnam. I was just there last week and absolutely loved it. Now I'm back in the US and feel like everything here is meant to destroy my health (TV lifestyle, eating habits, lack of casual social environments). Totally agree with your takes. Hope to go back soon.

[@mimosa9638]

Travis, you’re breaking my heart. Your Hủ Tiếu looks sooo good. And you said it’s less than $2? This is Criminal! I had to pay $18 plus tax for one that tastes half as good here in San Jose, California. We may be rich in dollars but much poorer in good food. Sometimes in the middle of the night I dreamt about a Mì Quảng or a Bún Bò Huế 😔😔😔 I traveled to VN for food only. Poor me 😔

[@gmeyer6657]

You are correct on all points. Why I am following you over there, and most likely moving there in the near future. It is now my life, my time to change the course of my life. Ending up on a sofa, watching TV the rest of my life does not appeal to me, either. Da Nang checks all the boxes. I can’t believe the morning crew that hits the ocean at first light. My kind of place..looking forward to a 2 Mo visit in 2025! Oh..Travis you should be the US ambassador for Vietnam 🇻🇳 too!!😜💕🌸🙏🏻

[@mrbudgeable]

Love your attitude, all the very best to you Man. I love love love South East Asia x

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Appreciate it buddy

[@kokalti]

I was working a high stress high paying job in the US. Got 80 pounds overweight. Constant heartburn, and other health problems. I decided to take 7 months off and go to SE Asia. 2 months in and I already lost 20 pounds without even trying. Heartburn getting better and other health issues improving. The high stress of a job makes you super hungry, so you overeat. I took away the stress and the weight just comes off. Making drastic changes can literally save your life.

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Brother that's an excellent point most people don't realize. Living in America is stacking the deck against your health. It's easy to live healthy here.

[@philb8826]

Very honest video again Travis, I’m English and have lived in Dubai for the last decade and I’m planning to move to Vietnam in a few years time. I feel exactly the same the UK as much as I love it is not where I want to be, my Vietnamese wife and her family have made me a part of their family from day one and I’m looking forward to relaxing with them 👍 although I’m struggling with Vietnamese 😂 hopefully that clicks in when I move there though.

[@louiskats5116]

G'day Travis & Loan, Your honesty & passion and love for Vietnam made me tear up. Honestly your channel is just super really super & Kellie and I think of you and Loan as friends & look forward to meeting you two in September next year. Today Sunday working driving a semi & why to put extra money towards what I call my " Vietnam Retirement Fund ". Everyday I bust my arse to retire in Vietnam 🇻🇳 2031 retire comfortably in Vietnam Kellie and I. Australia just crazy busy, everyone thinks Kellie and I are crazy to leave Australia to live in Vietnam but they don't know what I know. Your video just put the biggest smile on my face. Take care & say hi to Loan from Kellie and I. Cheers Louis Kats and Kellie K from Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@Mr.judele]

I’m in dentistry service and most of the foreign patients are Aussies. Don’t know if this is one of things you know 😂

[@professorprofessorson8795]

Vietnam’s is awesome

[@lanceh3237]

Thanks! From the 🇺🇸 with ❤️. I like your video content. 👍🎉🎈

[@DarylSolis]

Hey Travis, I am real proud of you, bro. I am from Scotland and currently living in Western Australia. I have been considering checking out Da Nang soon. I hope we can someday collaborate on a video together in Da Nang and share some insight. Cheers!

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Thanks for the message Daryl, keep in touch when you get over this way

[@DarylSolis]

@@TravisTravelsVN I just sent you an email haha

[@billyjohnson9166]

A lot of great points. I live in the Philippines with my wife. We visited Danang two months ago and fell in love with it. Where coming back in January for three weeks.

[@Rene-xp3ib]

I spent 6 years in Vietnam from December 1968 to August 1974. Two and a half years Army, rest as a civilian. Returned in 2017. Eleven times since. I have carried your opinion for 56 years. Once Viet Nam grabs hold, especially Da Nang it is .............anyway; Be back in February, God willing. Aloha, Rene'

[@LEELUNK-IS-A-HUNK]

TRAVIS , IT'S ALL FACTS IN WHAT YOU STATE IN THIS VIDEO, GOOD WORK

[@kirkboel]

Danish with +10 years here... Most of your perspectives, with US as your background, could just as well be Danish...LOVE it here and will never go back to the ''western'' style hamster wheel... Great videos you make, great personality and I would love to hang out for a coffee one day... just reach out if you are near Grand Park d9...Merry X-mas ;-) Thomas Kirkboel

[@RonanTOC]

videos keep getting better 👍

[@susannah7851]

I agree. I visited Da Nang for 3 weeks last Nov and Dec 2024. Great City!

[@unediTEEd]

I am sorry you're a diehard bears fan 😅 I appreciate your story! The real you presented to us makes me feel great to be a Vietnanese person. Just knowing a foreigner can make a life in Vietnam. All the best going forward! 🎉

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Appreciate that man, I'm glad I could share my experience.

[@grumpyoldman2380]

Great video and good morning from someone who was born in Gary, IN and also a Bears fan. Really appreciate your content. Keep up the great work!

[@purringsounds]

Not much to say here I just really like your videos and content. I hope to be able to visit Vietnam in the new year.

[@GG-tw6xu]

Great Video and excellent examples of the issues going on in the USA.

[@JackWilliams-lv9bj]

Love your vids & channel. Keep the vids coming!!

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Thanks! Will do!

[@larsolsson2424]

Greetings from Denmark. It's a pleasure following you 2! Take care of yourselves and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@Vietlovebound]

Yoo, Travis! Great content bro. My fiancé told me about your YT channel, awesome work. She follows you on your group channel thing. We’re actually heading up to Danang in a few days. We’re in Nha Trang and stopping in Quy Nhon for 2 days. Would love to meet ya and grab a beer if you’re available. Keep up with these awesome content bro

[@davids5710]

Congrats man, takes a lot of guts to move your life across the world to a different country with an entirely different culture. Glad it’s working out well 💪

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Appreciate that comment bro, very grateful for how everything has worked out

[@kevrushton654]

Great video, and absolutely spot on 👍

[@Nighthawk2211]

I hope you get a huge bump in subs, Travis. You deserve it!

[@bratusbeast4805]

Thank you Travis your content and information and sheer enthousiasm is so much apriciated ! Cheers buddy

[@BO-mb8rr]

$1,150? The ambulance ride alone would be 2x-3x that in the U.S and $30K-$40K cost. Plus, I see you get a fit attractive nurse too boot. 😮

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Ya not bad right?

[@BO-mb8rr]

@TravisTravelsVN My grandpa was raised during The Great Depression in Southside Chicago.

[@cbot4425]

Imagine what would be a final check if he bothered to have any simple local medical insurance. I've lived for a couple months in HoChiMihn, and there was one time I needed to visit pediatric with a kid, just to sleep well knowing nothing crazy is happening :) I visited a clinic with good rating, 1 hours after I called it on a phone. Everything including medicine for the whole treatement (some antibiotics, vitamins, etc.) cost around 50$. In US I'd spend more on an uber to get to the clinic and back :) BUT! What is needed to be mentioned - this is all fun until your income comes from outside of Viet. With local income you'd look at all these prices differently

[@robbiewillford4601]

Excellent points about the food and healthcare. Plus, when you stay in the hospital, they give you a 3 month supply of milk to bring home. Haha. Most people know America has declined but don't want to admit it or do anything about it. Keep up the videos Travis!

[@kimyork4945]

bless you... great to hear your view... and you are so right the difference between the western world and Vietnam, love that you embrace the culture! You put me to shame with your Vietnamese (I can understand more then I thought, but am not confident in speaking it lol) I was born here and left when I was 3ish.. retired from my corporate life last year to travel, found myself by Vietnam without meaning to... and I fell in love with this country - only been to Hanoi and DaNang... But going back to my point... your content is so refreshing and we always look forward to your content! xx

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Thanks for the comment Kim, I appreciate hearing from you

[@TBara-e5e]

Agree 100%

[@charlesedward4290]

Great Content. Wise man.

[@stevekeith4914]

You are making an excellent argument to move there. I think I need to take a little vaycay there soon.

[@JakelopeTravels]

Nailed it man. Inspiring to hear your story. I'm lining myself for a life on that side as well. Keep in touch 🤙

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Thanks man appreciate it. You know you can hit me up if you need anything

[@JakelopeTravels]

@@TravisTravelsVNThanks. Waiting to hear back about a job in HCMC. Your vids ease some of the angst. Happy to collab sometime if it ever makes sense.

[@phatle2737]

in vietnam most people live in their house that they completely owned and dont have to pay house taxes so even when you retired and living on fixed income you dont worry you might have to sell your house or your children cant inherited it because of high house taxes, and its a agriculture tradition so food are cheap so all the most basic needs are covered(this is only true if you owned a house ofcourse, most people do but young people from different provinces coming to big cities they are stressed because they have no house there) also in western world you mostly have to go to more expensive restaurants for the good food that make with fresh ingredients but in vietnam going to more expensive restaurants are mostly for show and status, even the rich people eat at a random snail restaurant on the street that everyone can afford, so the classes can mingle daily, in the US im observing that the elites are really detached from other classes, and the middle and poorer classes fight each others while the elites are looting them thru printing money and government lobbying . im not a communist but the propagandized americans are so brainwash to think that classes dont exist in a society and if you mention classes you instantly labeled a leftist/marxist while they always yapping about the elites and the middle class but when you talk about the lower class they just say "its the students/people living paycheck to paycheck/the lazy/the basement dwellers/the homeless" but never the lower class. i think all the racial movement are stem from this mental barrier of the us society that demonized talking about classes so they just switch to races, blm etc are controlled opposition funded by the elites to divide and conquer the lower classes, if you talk about class you can unite both left and right, black and white to stand up for themselves.

[@LEELUNK-IS-A-HUNK]

PUBLISH THAT BOOK WANKER

[@KarenLedesma-w8i]

❤❤❤ Thanks for your info you’re right on target

[@helicart]

Travis, I am just back in Oz from one month in Da Nang. I have to say you are an excellent communicator and are nailing every point you make. I totally agree with all you said. BTW, I am 65. The only point I'd make is you are apparently not having to go to work every day. This has a lot to do with why traveling is such a great time. If you had to wake up in Nang 6 days a week and hustle off to a job through heavy traffic, I think the novelty would war off quick.

[@charlesjames4956]

A ChiBears fan. My sympathies, is all I can say.

[@davidsaunders6700]

Totally get it and thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us.

[@micahmendoza6318]

Great video! Visiting Saigon for Christmas!

[@Smuggler169]

I am here in HCM City now. Staying until January

[@KPDigitalTravel]

Nailed it!!! 👍

[@haveneames]

Awesome info! Amazing content.

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Thanks for watching!

[@tedku9931]

Travis, thanks for sharing your amazing story!!

[@deanlewis3160]

Great video

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Thanks for watching!

[@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam]

As a Brit who spent a lot of time in Chicago (my Dad's from there) I find it wild seeing the pharma commercials on TV. It's just alien to me still.

[@EV_Warrior]

Good video. I feel your pain being a Chicago Bears fan, lol.

[@jamestravis1037]

Thanks for the great video I find your videos very informative Thank you!!!

[@sumosprojects]

Sounds interesting how you’ve adapted mate, many Aussies go abroad to Asia to find better living than home & that says something

[@keeferharder4427]

As someone who spent a lot of time in Vietnam (I’m also white) - I’ve come to the realization that a lot of this friendliness is because I am white. Doesn’t diminish it, but it’s true

[@danielnguyen8621]

I am a 49ers season ticket holder and I just saw the 49ers played your Bears a couple of weeks ago. Sorry abut Da Bears 😊 Will be in Da Nang on 01/03. First time back since 1975.

[@mkimagery]

I’m from Vietnam, I’m so happy that you love it there. I’ll probably go back in 2026, probably hit you up with some help then.

[@CaptainKarisma69]

Good video But need to emphasis a few things. Travis like a lot of other KZbinrs who tell you to come to live in vn have a nomadic job in which being a KZbinr allows them a paycheck and flexibility to work anywhere and make a decent living It’s an adventure, it’s different and exciting But for average joe blow, unless you have a really boring existence in your home country , moving to vn is not all roses. Far from it. The heat, the noise, the pollution and the traffic will wear you down. Like anywhere else, if you have money and a decent job, you can have a comfortable life But the majority of Vietnamese here are grinding away doing long hours Ask many local vn and t don’t be surprised to find a large portion would love to move to a more developed country because it can be a tough life in vn Just wanted to point out it’s not all roses and offer a different perspective too. Keep up the good work with the videos

[@longpvi5454]

Trong quá khứ nhiều người VN đẫ từng chọn những nước phát triển hơn ( mà họ nghĩ là thiên đường) để sống . Nhưng ngày nay rất nhiều người trong số đó đang mong muốn...trở về bởi VN đã khác xưa rất nhiều , thế giới có gì VN có đó, cuộc sống không nhiều áp lực và " làm giàu không khó" . Tuy nhiên không phải ai cũng có điều kiện kinh tế để thực hiện .

[@kiwijohn9250]

Great video travis, I feel the same way about NZ, I can't wait to get to Vietnam and my new life

[@goldvideo]

Wow, that's surprising. New Zealand is supposedly one of the best places to live.

[@DannyFlippingDeals]

Loving the content. How long is your lease for? Will you extend or find a new spot once this one is up?

[@TravisTravelsVN]

1 year lease, I'll probably get a new spot after I just like mixing it up each time a lease is up

[@thisis_ryan]

Same as Australia! We have been in Vietnam for two weeks and considering making it long term in 2025 ✊🏼

[@mississippiapple1078]

OMG! Didn't watch to the end before I commented. Whoa! The commercials are true! $1100 For all that! In America that's the price of a band-aid!

[@caothuy5538]

that true, Many Vietnamese people living abroad return to Vietnam to perform difficult surgeries. Some of the best doctors in the world, reasonable costs.

[@haoha3316]

Great video, sorry you’re a Bears fan, been tough but there’s promise.

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Its not pretty but at least we have a quarterback, kind of

[@AnthonyDilio]

Awesome, my man.🙂

[@Mr_Mgun]

Great video Travis.

[@joeb03]

Awesome video, coming to Vietnam from Thailand next month. Where do you download NFL games the next day!? I hate commercials!

[@TravisTravelsVN]

nfl replay.com

[@beidlern]

Man, love that dry noodle setup. I envy your life style bro, been trying to get my wife to stop working so we can bail for Da Nang. Keep up the good work. On another note, I don't enjoy professional football or basketball anymore. Way too commercialized and a big rip off. My buddy gave me tickets to a Niner/Dallas game recently, seats were ok yet costed him $428 each, beer was $21. No thanks. NCAA football is still organic even with the NIL money but they should get paid given the risks involved.

[@khanh8541]

The America you grew up in is long gone. It’s harder to make it as a young person now. Vietnam grew a lot in the last decades in contrast. Living in VN to save up for future life in the West is a good idea as well.

[@baybrad4159]

Man. I'm jealous. Would love to pack up and leave. Wife with two kids complicate things. My biggest issue would be needing good education for my little ones

[@TravisTravelsVN]

There's really good international schools here but very expensive.

[@Geronimo-mo7qg]

Great way to speak up and frame your views!! Very mature and sincere! But How did you end up in Vietnam first of all?

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Appreciate the comment! I'm a behavioral specialist for Autistic kids. I came to teach privately for 1 family for about 4 years. Eventually the child didn't need my help anymore so I know I make youtube videos haha

[@Jack-2day]

@@TravisTravelsVN on a side note, is Vietnam having the same rising numbers of kids with autism as North American? I’d be surprised but my only guess is that diet may have a determining factor

[@armyguytravels]

You come here and get stuck…… because it’s so amazing

[@brianmoylett]

Just found your channel, great stuff, really enjoying it! Keep it up bro! Would be interested to know how much buying a house would be? Also, what's the rugby scene like in Vietnam? (I'm a rugby coach)

[@TravisTravelsVN]

A nice house is in the ballpark of 200k USD. Well established rugby team in both Hanoi and Saigon. There's a team just starting up here in DN. Generally we play 10s tournaments all over SE Asia. Decent social competitive standard.

[@ElJefe0719]

Congrats, and I feel the same way (living in Mexico) about my returns to the States. Condolences on your Bears... my Vikings worked them pretty good on Monday night. 😆

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Why you got to bring that up bro? Its bad enough already haha

[@TheSnakeisLong]

Very well explained, especially the part about disconnection. You sound like a European talking about the USA.

[@Smuggler169]

What type of visa are you on?

[@TravisTravelsVN]

90 day visa, leave and return each time

[@Smuggler169]

@ Good to know. I am in HCM city at the moment and looking at living here. I will check out Danang and Dalat next.

[@PhimTV-rb7jl]

In Vietnam you walk around, strangers will invite to eat and drink with them. In the states, you walk around and you will get shot or mug!

[@GarbageMan2025]

What are some examples of US expat's income sources there? It sounds amazing!

[@LEELUNK-IS-A-HUNK]

TEACHING ENGLISH AND MAKING YOUTUB EVIDEOS, THAT'S IT, MOSTLY EXPAT PENSIONERS

[@hkt48man57]

Another good one, thanks!

[@wxx3]

Totally agree. I did the same. Yes, it's hard to watch an NFL game with ads

[@jchen217]

you're not kidding, i too live in the south side of Chicago and i definitely don't feel safe especially at night. What part of the southside you from? I'm getting close to retirement so I just might move to Vietnam or at least for a few months. so I'm going to keep watching your videos

[@chrismichaels6928]

Travis .. I didn’t know you played guitar! I used to play in blues bands in the US for many years. Is there any jam sessions around. My brother was shocked I didn’t bring my guitar but now I’m regretting it. Seems like they sell mostly acoustic guitars here….

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Plenty of open mics, I think there's a few jam sessions around. to be honest I mostly just mess around at home by myself. you can get a decent electric here

[@dalesmf4310]

Trav, which city you live in?

[@TravisTravelsVN]

Da Nang