Life in the World's Cheapest Country (Da Nang, Vietnam) 🇻🇳

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Welcome to my raw and uncut travel vlog of Da Nang, Vietnam! Join me as I take you on a whirlwind tour of this vibrant city that's been my home for the past 6 months.
We kick things off with a mouthwatering journey into the heart of Vietnamese cuisine with the world's best sandwich, Bánh Mì. From there, I'll show you around my neighbourhood, giving you a glimpse of daily life and the charming corners that make this place special.
Curious about living costs? I'll give you an exclusive peek inside my 230 USD apartment, followed by a scenic drive around the city to soak in the sights and sounds of Da Nang.
For those who love shopping, we delve into the excitement of the fake market scene, where bargaining skills are a must! And of course, no visit to Da Nang is complete without trying my favourite local dish, Nem Nướng, and sipping on Vietnamese coffee at a cozy café.
Need a check-up? I'll introduce you to a local dentist, and we'll explore the bustling atmosphere of a wet market together. Craving something sweet? We'll stop by an Italian-style bakery that's simply amazing.
Ever wondered where I work? I'll show you my co-working space, and if you're up for some relaxation, join me for a 12 USD massage and spa session that's pure bliss.
Finally, we'll wind down at the city beach, where you can see why Da Nang's coastline is such a treasure.
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Whether you're planning a visit or just curious about life in Da Nang, this video is your ultimate guide. Get ready to explore with me! Hit that subscribe button and let's dive into the beauty of Vietnam together. See you in Da Nang!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Preview
0:47 - World's Best Sandwich (Bánh Mì)
6:45 - My Neighbourhood
9:20 - 230 USD Apartment Tour
15:25 - Drive Around the City
18:24 - Fake Market Shopping
30:17 - My Favourite Food in Vietnam (Nem Nướng)
34:09 - Local Coffee Shop
35:31 - Local Dentist
40:52 - Local Wet Market
45:11 - Italian-Style Bakery (Amazing)
50:01 - My Co-Work Space
52:38 - My Da Nang Travel Guide E-Book
55:13 - 12 USD Massage & Spa
01:01:09 - City Beach

[@OliBarrettTravel]

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[@davidnguyen4885]

Bro you’re 100% correct you’re in Vietnam it’s definitely very difficult to be A negative person surrounded by such positive beauty and surroundings.👍👍🍻🍻

[@OliBarrettTravel]

@@Aoocci791 A percentage of the subscription fee as it’s an affiliate link.

[@OliBarrettTravel]

@@Aoocci791 I’m not sure exactly as no one has signed up yet using my link. About 5-10% I believe, which goes a long way to support the channel.

[@Trailblazing0horizons]

Cambodia & Laos are way cheaper bro !!!!

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@Trailblazing0horizons not true "bro" Vietnam is super cheap and for good reason

[@pmatuo]

I'm Japanese, and Vietnam was the best country I've ever visited. The delicious food, beautiful nature, and kind people make it a paradise on earth. Watching your video made me miss the beautiful days I spent in Vietnam 🥰

[@thanhthuyang9697]

Thank you Naruto❤❤❤💞💞

[@kippsguitar6539]

The worst for me, dirty and noisy

[@design6282]

I felt the same. It has its pros and cons but the pros far out weigh. The people are fabulous. The food great. The generosity and chill personality was awesome. The best place to visit

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@design6282 food is great???? What? You need to travel more

[@simontravels2530]

What a joke....

[@sweetjane6506]

That guy in the market who sold you the backpack has amazing English. The sounds of Vietnamese are so different, so for someone to get that good without a teacher shows incredible motivation and persistence. He must have started young.

[@dungdo3157]

I am Vietnamese who is now traveling in the UK for summer holiday. It is really nice to know you enjoy my country’s food as much as I enjoy your country’s food.

[@milan51259]

Well, nobody likes food in UK. xD

[@chillaxindestin]

@@milan51259 England conquered the world and still didn’t bring home any spices 😂

[@RolandSoratti]

@@milan51259 facts I'm from Romania and the UK food is the worst I've ever tasted from all over Europe

[@DaiCaThanh71]

Lousy buttkissing. UK’s foods suck😂😂

[@PeakedInterest]

I'm British and I think British cooking is very very bland but you don't really learn that until you travel and experience authentic foreign food. Asian food is so tasty

[@Tre_Bar]

The value really make the country so much more beautiful especially when you don’t have to focus on greedy people. Just love

[@Tom2112Tom]

Viv as your camera woman on the back of your scooter, wearing her little helmet, filming as you talk - her expressions - so adorable! Thank you for showing us all Da Nang!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Vietnam 🇻🇳 one of the most best conytry in the world 🌎 I lived in Vietnam 🇻🇳 Da Nang 🇻🇳 in 2018 about 11 month, great memories.

[@kitsunewhisker]

I live in Japan and flew to Da Nang 10 years ago and had one of the most relaxing holidays. The people were lovely, the old city of Hoi An was beautiful, and the country was so verdant. Great memories, I hope direct flights from Haneda to Da Nang return ond day!

[@Nathan-pm8mh]

Dude, you already won my heart within the first minute of this video stating that vn has the greatest sammich in the world.

[@tompham637]

Welcome to Vietnam 🇻🇳. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. Thank you for re-visiting my beautiful country. Enjoy and stay safe.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Stay safe? Grow up

[@pixton08]

The fan running in the living space is probably pushing the cold air back into the bedroom. If you shut that off and put a portable fan in the bedroom directing the air towards the door it might work better.

[@SirViving]

Pro Tip: When riding a scooter, wear a surgical mask if you plan on opening your mouth to talk to your passenger or on your Bluetooth earphones ! Bugs / dirt / commuters in front will have things flying into your mouth !! Glasses / sunglasses / or a visor helps stop crap going in your eyes as well

[@rb368370]

I've lived here 20 years. Enjoy your stay.

[@tracyandcierra]

I’m 22 minutes in and just loving every second of this family! I really am. Great video

[@visaonlinevietnam]

Love the vibe of this vlog! I'm so curious about the street food scene and the local markets. That $12 massage sounds heavenly! Thanks for taking us on this journey through your city.

[@amareemunir2567]

Love that sales dude he was hilarious 😂😂

[@SPSquirtle]

netflix and chill, no diddy

[@samb378]

Awesome video. Going back to Da Nang next week for the second time. Haven’t been since 2018. Looks way cleaner now than it did last time I was there. Can’t wait!

[@edwardcorrigan4775]

Okay on the cooling system problem your having with the two rooms. Here is just a little fix for you. set up two box fans one placed in the doorway of the bedroom. Another sm. box fan placed at the sliding glass door leading to the balcony. keeping the ceiling fans on and turning the box fans on will create a good draft of cool air flowing around the place. try also to limit sun exposure in the rooms, having a sun lit by natural sunlight can heat a room up quickly, throwing a heavy quilt or blanket over a window to block sunlight at hot times during the day will help.

[@matteostef]

Fantastic video! I learned a lot about Da Nang, thanks for this. You have a great way of interacting with everyone, and that says a lot about the kind person I believe you are. Result after watching this vlog: I booked my flight to Da Nang for next week 😂

[@OliBarrettTravel]

So nice of you! Haha, amazing. We shall have to grab a coffee together when you’re here ☕️

[@martinrue]

Great video Oli! Some awesome examples of how cheap (and good) life here in Da Nang is. It's been 5 months and I still haven't managed to leave! Enjoying the long form content.

[@OliBarrettTravel]

Cheers Martin

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@martinrue wait until wet season comes! You had the best months, wet season is a different story, pack a mack! Pha thiet had the best climate in Vietnam which still isn't great but still

[@MrRizzo1961]

Like a great man Robin Williams used to say! "Good morning Vietnam" Sorry I couldn't resist it 🤣😂✌️♥️🇺🇲

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@MrRizzo1961 original! And like he said it's still a shit hole

[@ratfink2413]

@@kippsguitar6539 no its not. way better than USA

[@XxLAȚEXFRƏÅKxX]

​@@kippsguitar6539😅😂🤣

[@vincenthickey9760]

​@@kippsguitar6539typical western. boy greetings from ireland Vietnam looks like a great place to visit

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@vincenthickey9760 it's cheap but if your from the west it's one rat race to another, literally in Vietnam it's rst infested !the weather can be brutal so do your research, cheap, nice people generally speaking but a chaotic noisy.mess second only to India in my experience, Hoi an is beautiful and an exception

[@loreneib]

Thanks!

[@OliBarrettTravel]

My first ever super chat. Thanks man!

[@rfpeace]

I'm in/from California and can't quite understand why our coffee is so terrible? The first time I really figured it out I was waiting for the train outside the airport in Amsterdam and I bought a cappuccino from a vending machine, it was glorious! Later that trip in Italy, I started drinking midday espresso, I've been hooked ever since! Now I pretty much exclusively drink Vietnamese coffee at home, Turkish/Mediterranean, with a touch of cardamon, or a proper Italian cappuccino while out and about. I can't stand Starbucks or Pete's coffee, and frankly I don't understand why anyone drinks that bitter swill? IMHO? cheers:)

[@balentincamargo5248]

That Asian kid at the market was dope

[@JUSTCHILLIN862]

Great video brutha , new subscriber support from Auckland New Zealand 💯👌🔥

[@tunesmith5664]

Good morning... one suggestion for your AC cooling of the area outside the bedroom would be to use a wall mounted fan above the vanity area directing cool air flow through the bedroom door (that's how I use my living room AC to cool my bedroom in Philippines. If wall mounting is a problem with the management, it would be easy enough to build a simple wooden framework stand to mount the fan to (it won't damage anything). If Da Nang is anything like the Philippines, you should be able to find a local laborer relatively inxepensive to build/install a stand for the fan that would do the job (save you the hastle of finding materials and tools for the job)

[@socialsamy]

Great video Oli! This pork belly banh mi is my favorite! 😍 Try out some Bún đậu mắm tôm❤️

[@Ipad-i6x]

Best

[@OliBarrettTravel]

I’ll keep an eye out for it!

[@ThanhTran-nm4ff]

Oh NO!😅

[@Chris-g2je]

Pho,Bun Bo Hue,Com Tam is the best,Bro

[@venturejay]

Bro, I lived in China for many years traveling and teaching. Coming to Da Nang in December. Great video! Happy travels!

[@locyentam]

2019 and 2024 the noticable difference about you is that you look more handsome and the knowledge you have gained. Love you man

[@OliBarrettTravel]

Appreciate that!

[@Sa7biUK]

Great vid mate. From Milton Keynes, visited VN in 2022 and 2023 and hopefully going in December this year too. Didnt visit Da Nang but only flew there to then go to Hoi An which was superb. HCMC is my love. Love the hustle and bustle. Prefer it to Bangkok any day You are a complete natural in front of the camera and provided great value with this vid. I smoked a big fat stogie and watched the whole video from beginning to end and wasn't bored for one second. Subscribed and look forward to future content. I reckon you'll be at least 250k subscribers by end of 2025

[@markburns2545]

Proper decent vlog, that brov..massive respect 🙏....looks like Vietnam 🇻🇳, is winner winner 🏆....

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Awesome video 👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks for sharing your time with us. Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico.🇲🇽🥰✌🏼

[@OliBarrettTravel]

Thank you!

[@countrysidevietnamese]

Thank you so much my friend,love you from vietnam

[@Danishmastery]

Haha nice, man! I like your kinda dry monologuing ^^ Also, I’ll be visiting Danang for the first time in two months, and your video is a tremendous help 👍👍

[@doan_89]

There are a lot of beautiful sightseeing for you discover and enjoy in Da Nang. Thanks for your interested in Da Nang and hoping you come back here!

[@PositiveMindsetProject]

Thanks

[@OliBarrettTravel]

Thank you!!

[@suzannemorris777]

👋🏽 I’m convinced. I’m definitely coming to Vietnam. I love everything about Vietnam.

[@humpy936]

Use that small fan you have on a stand in the bedroom doorway to blow the cool air into the living room area, shouldn’t take much to cool that little place down. Yes, I think you have convinced me to come, hopefully one of these days. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, you have earned a new subscriber here.😊

[@jimtexas68]

Subscribed and loved the video. It's so nice to see real world perspectives of other countries.

[@EddyMaverick]

Your Vlog was like sitting in a Videogame when you were running your scooter. 🤣Please be careful! I want to see more interesting Vids from you!👍

[@ThePortmaccer]

Cooling the lounge room from the bedroom is easy - put a fan in the doorway between the rooms pointing it out of the bedroom and bang! It will make a big difference

[@nupham6309]

Amazing video dude! You’ve got such a great personality for VLOG’s! Loved this one of Da Nang.

[@OliBarrettTravel]

Thanks man!

[@2morrowsworld]

Hard to argue with your assessments of Da nang and Vietnam in general. For one thing the beach, from the 'marble mountain' headland southward toward Hoi An (called China beach by US soldiers) is one of the best in the world for sure. Looks stunning, is broad with plenty of stable sand and, unlike Mui Ne and Nha Trang, has a decent swell and surf. Was there myself only a couple of weeks ago. The usual north bound tourist trail from District 1 Saigon to Hanoi is nice but left wanting to spend more time.

[@iltjoa]

I had the same problem with the glass wall. I used a box fan in the doorway blowing out into the living room . No box fan, but you have a fan on a stand , aim it up blowing into the bedroom. Took roughly ten minutes.

[@rfpeace]

you may want to try improving the insulation in the "living room", by getting the exterior windows tinted, re-caulked, new weather stripping on the doors, upgrading the exhaust fan in the bathroom, and look into a portable/window mount AC unit? Actually there are lots things you can try, just think about where the heat is coming from and try to keep it out! Cheers:)

[@charlieholt1868]

Bro, your channel has to blow up soon. This is insane quality. Love the food reviews too, not many other travel KZbinrs are fooodies

[@WilliamFluery]

Great vlog…I love Vietnam…even 1 hour is an easy and interesting watch

[@leebaxtertrading]

i love da nang. Me and my wife visit at least once or twice a year. We are booked in to visit this christmas time. Cant wait to get back, we also love nha trang too

[@ngochuong3899]

Thanks you guys was introducing of my country. You have a nice holiday 👍

[@HenryWrideExplores]

7:22 I really like this area, very peaceful and close to the beach!

[@julianshalders6047]

Open a window 2 inches or 50mm and the cool air-conditioning come through the ther rooms, thats the rooms away from aircon unit.

[@SPSquirtle]

Nem Nuong i bought ion Grab by mistake. And it blew me away.... AMAZING ROLL most westerners dont know about.... DELICIOUS

[@geoffbendel9467]

Good content, that kid sold me the exact same bag for 170K 3 months ago, I use it daily as my gym bag, washed multiple times, it's still perfectly fine!

[@OliBarrettTravel]

Wow, what are the chances?! That’s great it’s also been very useful up to now on my travels.

[@TheGreaterBenefic]

Which market is that?

[@clairissa6558]

Great video. 👍 Going there soon, leaving Liverpool to Da Nang with my son, so will definitely get your guide book. Thanks for all that info. Have fun travelling x

[@OliBarrettTravel]

Amazing to hear! I hope you enjoy it there, we just left a few days ago and moved back to China, we are missing it already.

[@veganfortheanimals662]

Great video! It's definitely on my list for a trip soon! 👌💃

[@michaelrhoads9388]

They should have installed a dual head mini-split A/C unit since the rooms are separated. Only thing you can do is get a floor fan to blow it from the bedroom into the other room. Great video!!

[@seanwan30]

I think I witnessed true happiness. I’m on my way.

[@jacquesahouansou]

Thank you so much for this great video. Very valuable intel for me as I plan to visit Da Nang in March 2025 for 90 days. I like beach lifestyle and I believe Da Nang should be perfect for my slow travel. I have also purchased your E-Book which contains valuable information for my research.

[@OliBarrettTravel]

Glad to hear that, you will love it here I'm sure.

[@traderdave247]

Excellent video. Thanks and Merry Christmas :)

[@saltybox7410]

Fell in love to Da Nang

[@caterpro]

Great job introducing Da Nang

[@OliBarrettTravel]

Thanks!

[@hardystuttgart]

The Beauty is looking into the Camera like a Movie-Star. Thank u for sharing Da Nang. Very interesting !!

[@bellaferman]

Thank you for this 😍 lovely video. Amazing!

[@kenfountain3050]

I,m from the uk but been india on and off but mostly on for 28 years,India’s changed the visa rules so can only stay 6 months in any one year((,I left there last August and started travelling to Thailand,Cambodia then onto Vietnam where I was blown away by the country and the people,I stayed Saigon for one night and was in walking street where I had a great time,I flew to Hanoi then bus to Sapa but cold do came back down to Ninh Binh amazing place,then I went to Da Nang another great cheap place with beautiful beaches I will be going back in 2025 and will stay much longer))

[@cristianpetri1]

Thanks man for this one. Enjoy life

[@nguyenhuyhoang1010]

Welcom to Vietnam 🇻🇳. 1. Công viên nước Hồ Tây 🎡 2. Công viên Thủ Lệ 🐾 3. Công viên Thiên đường Bảo Sơn 🎡🐾 4. Thảo cầm viên Sài Gòn 🐾🎡 5. Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc 🐾

[@giangtranngoc1724]

Bạn đang cố truyền tải điều gì vậy ? Những nơi bạn liệt kê đều k đáng đâu

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@nguyenhuyhoang1010 most places you mentioned are rat infested shit holes

[@bossywossy111]

11:48 calling yourself out on your "winner winner" is hilarious lol

[@horatiocaine9241]

You can get an ac director tube to get the living room cold. Only put it over half the ac

[@JAIVAKA-ed4bt]

those roast pork rolls are phenomenal right, the roll crispy, here in Australia the Vietnamese do a great job

[@dronelton]

How did you meet Vivi? Great video btw!

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

Great contribution - indeed. Thank you!

[@duchoang1902]

U should go to Sơn Trà peninsula in Da Nang city u can see the whole city at the highest place on Sơn Trà peninsula which is called Đỉnh Bàn Cờ. Furthermore, Hải Vân pass is really beautiful too. I suggest that you wake up early and watch the sunrise at Đỉnh Bàn Cờ of Sơn Trà Peninsula or Hải Vân pass From Da Nang with love

[@dapyro3596]

Very very informative,Thankyou so much.

[@dangbagiang]

Hey Oli looks like you live pretty close to me. ĐN has always been fantastic, thanks for the great video! My recommendation for a great ĐN-ish traditional food is Banh Canh Ruong @20 Hà Thị Thân.

[@darleenlee9125]

Buy a pedestal fan, place it in the bedroom facing the door and turn it on. I’ll blow the cold air out into the other room.

[@hungnguyen7592]

World cheapest country meets world cheapest Oli 😅…. Left on a 15’ boat in 1980 and haven’t been back. I need to go next year. Luv ❤my Da Nang.

[@lenvan5045]

100%, says its the cheapest yet still wants to knock the price down, then eats and gives a 5k/20c tip, 😳tighter than a fishes ass and that's waterproof.

[@wackjob7]

@@lenvan5045 bro moved his scooter to avoid paying 20 cents an hour and got 15 cents an hour instead. Wow dude.

[@hagif.4590]

Regarding the air conditon - Just put a small fan near the bedroom door throwing air toward the kitchen - SOLVED !

[@mars8329]

Beautiful place. When you got to the Nem Nurong, I half expected you to lick the rice paper before you ate it, as if it were a cig. The food looked awesome. Wish i had your weight issues! lol

[@mooodeang]

Directo is free because they implement their cookies on the commission system for what you are purchasing instead of whatever you were originally using.

[@OliBarrettTravel]

If this is the case, I will do something about it. Would you mind sending me an email about this? My email address can be found on my channel.

[@brunorobert6645]

Great job showing us around and I hope to visit there one day soon. Possibly this summer!

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@brunorobert6645 he's selling for commissions, it's an awful place and never stops raining

[@Kevron101]

Because....Vietnamese living in the US significantly contribute to Vietnam's economy primarily through remittances, which can account for a substantial portion of Vietnam's GDP, with estimates placing it around 4%.

[@craigsphilippines466]

I just found your channel, I am an Aussie, but living in the Philippines. I have lived here 12 years and it’s very similar to where you live. The market are the same and I’m like you it’s different when you live here you will pay a little bit more because you’re a foreigner and we all expect this but like you say when they want too much, that’s what we don’t like

[@dmc9487]

Very informative video Oli. Well done on great content. I do wonder what the retirement situation is over there right now. I shall be researching. It looks affordable for sure. Only the healthcare situation concerns me. In my late 50's. Oh & subscribed.

[@CraigScott-c8t]

Get a floor fan and put it in the doorway pointed at the main room. It should move the air from the bedroom to the main room.

[@BeatX3D]

Great video! Would love to see more da nang videos especially for digital nomads!

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@BeatX3D it's a horrible boring place with horrendous weather

[@BeatX3D]

@@kippsguitar6539 haha damn I’m glad you won’t be there when I arrive

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@BeatX3D yes you will be glad when you leave as well,. listen to fantasy reviews by KZbinrs selling products if you want , enjoy

[@BeatX3D]

@@kippsguitar6539 I watched so many great videos about da nang from all different kind of people / vloggers they won’t be all lying for no reason. I guess it’s your ur personal opinion/ matter of taste and that’s totally fine

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@BeatX3D based on experience, the climate is really harsh though and that's a scientific fact.you can easily research, it has the longest wet season in Vietnam and when it's not raining it's unbelievably hot and humid, spent decades in Asia and the vast majority of my Vietnamese friends agree bit good luck, next door hoi an is an absolutely beautiful place bit sadly now overrun with KZbinrs and tourists, enjoy

[@MSWcryptoworker]

I’ve just subscribed. Also downloading DIRECTO.

[@HươngTrangVũ-k4b]

Great vacation at Sontra Sea Hotel - Danang beachfront hotel Sontra Sea Hotel 📍 41 Hoang Sa, Tho Quang, Son Tra, Danang

[@87g92]

I miss Vietnam 😢

[@Mr.Altavoz]

Great video😊😊😊

[@brunodaloia9521]

Buy a big pedestal fan and blow the cold air in this room

[@basil8760]

Good content.🥰Enjoyed it.💕Ty for sharing subscribed.

[@joctravel]

Great video! Loved Da Nang when I visited in May

[@huynhxuansang214]

If you have 1000 dollars per month. Come to Vietnam and enjoy the life of a king. Trust me.

[@tedcurtis456]

This is one of the best ..I need to go .

[@canho5708]

6:55 When passing the 4-way intersection, please drive slowly.thanks

[@Liberty120203]

Hey brother... try placing a fan in the threshold of your bedroom door pointing into your living room. Cold air sinks,,,so the fllor fan will push the cold air into your living room. I enjoyed your video. Safe travels!!!

[@OliBarrettTravel]

I tried this already, it didn’t help a great deal unfortunately. Thanks for the advice though!

[@ST-mn6nw]

Looks like you're living the life over there mate, I went to Thailand in 2019 miss it everyday, and I'm so fed up with life in the uk, need to go back but just don't want to go on my own

[@haj6286]

stick a mini fan up on the top of the wardrobe so it blows the AC air into the next room!!

[@luzpedraza3433]

I love your video and I need to visit Vietnam ❤

[@andyalways8081]

FAN blowing towards kitchen from bathroom,,,within 30min there be a cycle of wind consistently