Why I Left America and Moved Back to Vietnam? | International Student in The US

[@longbeach225]

My friend was on vacation in Vietnam in January 2020 and he eventually got stuck out there because of the pandemic. His boss told him that he can work remotely from Vietnam for the time being because the office was closed and everyone else worked from home. His manager noticed how well he was getting work done and perform at levels that he never saw. His manager obviously knew he was productive out of the office so he his role became full-time remote. He never has to return to the office. So he got a long term visa to extend his stay in Vietnam and now its been 2 years since he been out there. He told me around November 2021 he won't be coming back. He said he feels at peace, he feels safe, and feels true freedom. Also the cost of living makes its so achievable a certain lifestyle he wants. When he was in San Francisco he said 90% of his income was gone every month. I miss my friend but I know he is happy and I can tell by his voice when we speak on the phone. He always say "hey you got good tech skills and they can use your talent here in Southeast Asia." And now he has a Vietnamese girlfriend.

[@Person-mh6xq]

Wonderful post!

[@dickphan]

All is well until you get major sickness like cancer....$$$$$ out the door....their healthcare system sucks....probably say the same for the USA

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@dickphan US healthcare is extortionate!

[@benh5774]

@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Best in the world if you have the money. Sucks for everyone else

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@benh5774 Nope France and others are rated better and far cheaper b

[@freeman-1776]

Great video. I'm an English teacher here in Ha Long Bay Vietnam. I've been here 5 years and couldn't agree with you more. Everyone I know here in Vietnam wants to do what you did and go to America. I tell them exactly what you just said. Vietnamese students all have that same idea that if they could just get to the US, they will become rich. I tell them that yes you will make more money than working in Vietnam but that most of that money will go towards your food and accomodation with very little left over. I tell them that I live in Vietnam because I'm happier here and way less stressed. Folks, if you are reading this listen carefully to what this young woman is saying. If you're from Vietnam, you already live in paradise, but if you must see the US for yourself, than by all means go experience it. Freedom is a beautiful thing but it is also an expensive thing. She's right, it takes hard work to stay there. It's even harder to become an American citizen. But it can be done. Young lady, thank you for making this video. Everything you said was true and accurate. I worked at the University that I graduated from and we had many International student who where shocked that they couldn't attend their classes and get a job too and you just cleared that up for those who don't know. I'm glad you loved the experience of going to America but truthfully it saddens me to think that such a lovely woman like you had to go through the lock downs. How unfair was that. But on the other hand you are right. Vietnam is an amazing country and they need bright educated people like you to keep the country developing. I hope you stay happy and keep that awesome positive attitude. You're a breath of fresh air and I hope you can return to America one day on a work permit so you can stay awhile. Maybe even become an American citizen, but you are absolutely right about Vietnam too. It's so much more relaxed and chill. Cheers.

[@SaigonMikael]

I completely understand your decision, having done the same in 2015. Don't get me wrong - I love my country (Finland) and the people but after a 3-month stay in Vietnam I wrapped up my studies and decided to move to Saigon. Vietnamese people are super friendly and there's a sense of freedom I never felt in the west. It's hard to put your finger on it but I can tell my quality of life has improved by leaps and bounds, and of course, the climate is just fantastic. It doesn't work quite like that for everyone, I know... But if you have an open mind, every day is an adventure. It's been 6 years now and there's no looking back.

[@cuocsongphanlanvlog]

Wow, high from helsinki Finland.

[@SaigonMikael]

@@cuocsongphanlanvlog Even farther up north, I Iived in Lapland before Helsinki. Home of the Northern Lights. Now a proud Saigonese. :)

[@lvkd4072]

I think you described it best that a lot of westerners don't understand that there is a lot of freedom in the east. People talk and joke around much much more and are relaxed about many things. Enjoy!! You made a great decision!

[@dieulanma6402]

@@SaigonMikael what made you proud of being sauciness? Ha ha have you ever gone to quarantine area or hospital in this COVID time? Ha ha oh yeah I think that’s a main reason for you to call yourself Vietnamese proudly he he!

[@dannytadashi4235]

@@SaigonMikael you CANNOT BE SAIGONESE because you are not Vietnamese and you are always as a foreigner. However , you are welcome to Vietnam hahaha 🤣🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

[@onlylove-fn3zg]

I struggle with depression since a young age. I use to live in Vietnam for a year and a few months. I've never been so happy in my life when I was there. (Hanoi) im far from Vietnam now but this country has stolen my heart. One day I will come back .

[@QuyNguyen-lm1gq]

A quiet and modest life brings more joy than the pursuit of success bound with constant unrest. Albert Einstein

[@veganbanhmi]

I was born in Vietnam and moved to the US at a very young age with my mom and brother. I love the opportunities and the freedom that the US has given me but as I'm growing as a person and getting older, I started to realize no place is like home and family is my priority. I just visited Vietnam again after many years of not visiting and I didn't realize how much I missed it. I'm finishing up my last semester in college right now and this video has given me the motivation to finish my studies and the courage to move back home once I'm done! :) So thank you so much for this and I'm so glad I found your channel! :)

[@tooncesdcat6216]

Kudos

[@NinaKarmen]

Sorry I had to laugh at the Freedom part

[@RichardsWorld]

My mom and most of her family went to the US and some of them never want to go back. I guess the young men that came to the US have some bad memories. The women don't seem afraid to go back for a vacation.

[@acamiln8354]

What freedom? Come to any 3rd world countruy and you will see 10 times more freedom than in the US.

[@acamiln8354]

Listen, get knowledge in the US and back home. Do not spend life in the US, you will get nothing, except money. NOTHING. We got money in the US for 12 yearsa and we wanterd to stay here, buy hose...make life. What life?? NO life, even hoses can be problem, wooden, sometimes no paverd roads, sometimes no internet, you buy some hose after 10 tears FAMOUS group of people buy houses around you, so you have to sell it to stay alive and have normal life, but you sell it very cheap. NNIGHTMARE is US for life, good for work, STILL, but it will not last so long, governemnt nopught a lot a, hospitals....stay away from the US.

[@jackchiang1470]

Last year during quarantine, I started watching many travel KZbinrs like you. It made me realized life is about collecting experiences, not material things. So I sold my house late last year and plan to retire early next March to travel full time in Asia. It’s the videos like your channel continue to validate my decision and I am counting the days till my retirement. Btw, Vietnam is on my list of destinations to visit.

[@danny24042002]

have fun with travel.. its not easy now

[@normtran7501]

That s nice 👍🏼

[@nguyenvanquynguyenvanquy5039]

Ok Ilove you Thanks

[@fanstream]

Yes, Jack...experiences, not things, are what matter most

[@Ghoang2610]

Sài Gòn, Hà Nội: big city, so many activities Đà Nẵng (Hội An), Nha Trang: Ancient steet, beach Vịnh Hạ Long: Unesco, sea without wave, island, breath-taking view,… Ninh Bình: stunning view, country side, so many cave Đà Lạt: a little bit cold, stunning view, trees everywhere, delicious food… West Vietnam: mekong delta, river,food I mention some places in case u need when u come to Vietnam

[@philiphall7646]

Hello Van. You are truly golden. I deeply regret what we did to Vietnam, yet I am so happy to see how well Vietnam has recovered. Be happy and stay well, you deserve it.

[@DHT2023]

Very true. When I worked in Vietnam . I noticed, there is always room for social life. It doesn’t have to be the weekend . Everyday can be enjoyed after work. The energy is invigorating. Watching from Canada 🇨🇦. Great vid

[@nguyenvanquynguyenvanquy5039]

Ok thanks you Ilove you

[@DougSatre]

I came across your channeling June when I was visiting Hanoi on vacation. I had such a great time in Vietnam! I'm very fortunate in my work in the US, but I can see why you are so happy to live in Vietnam. People there are so wonderful- everything you say is what I experienced there. I would love to go back. Thank you for your channel, too!

[@joaruss]

I went to Vietnam in March this year and when I landed back in the US I cryed all the way home. I did not want to return to the US except for my family. I loved the people of Vietnam and the country. I have no words to describe how I felt while there. I am originally from the Dominican Republic and I relate Vietnamese people with Dominican people. Life here in the states is very empty and lonely. I can't wait to go back to Vietnam!❤ ❤❤ 🇻🇳

[@overbank56]

Wow!

[@cuocsongnoithaonguyen6879]

90% những người mỹ đến việt nam đều không muốn quay về nữa. Bởi vì ở việt nam luôn nhộn nhịp và sôi đông. Tình cảm người dân yêu thương nhau và hạnh phúc hơn. Ngược lại hoàn toàn với nước mỹ

[@KhmerOldiesAficionado]

Good for you. I’m a Cambodian American who left California and moved to Cambodia, in 2017. So far, I’m happier here and I find life is much less stressful (probably in , at least, South Eastern Asian countries) in here. I love your videos and find that we have a lot of commonality in our views about cultures, food and life, in general. Take care

[@totochanel2251]

I’m now in Vietnam and dream to visit Cambodia 🥰

[@Mdragwa]

I came to vietnam 2 years ago. I love this country even now in the middle of hard lockdown and eating only rice. Im still thankful to be here. You are wonderful people.

[@shaneclarke9493]

I live in Australia. Definitely feeling the same way. I'll be in Vietnam once travel restrictions are lifted. Wanting to help with English studies with the locals. Helping others is where I'll be the happiest.....

[@vanthangnguyen2566]

Please contact with me when you are in Hanoi :)

[@nhacchobe8937]

Can u help me to learn English?

[@BrianPolito]

"When the restrictions are lifted"

[@73kljgr92]

Hey Shane , a person of your ilk should go to Pattaya, that more suitable for you.

[@dalexplym4882]

@@73kljgr92 You would know, right? 😏

[@stevnagentslife5062]

As a fellow international student used to live in the U.S, I think we can all agree Vietnam has blown us away because of how developed the country's gotten just under a short amount of time. Vietnam definitely has opportunity for young people to grow either as natives or foreigners. People can vision themselves obtain their American Dream in Vietnam.

[@andrewnguyen2540]

Agree

[@nguyenvanquynguyenvanquy5039]

Ok very good good thanks you Ilove you

[@earlysda]

"People can vision themselves".... getting thrown in jail for worshipping Jesus.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Good for you! Are you currently living in Viet Nam?

[@ivanhoang3188]

@@earlysda there’s many religions there, btw. I’ve seen even Jewish people there. I guess we might have an early bias with our parents and what school taught us. Both sides of the war was terrible. You cannot tell me the south was less corrupted. “Buddhist lighting themselves on fire to protest a protection for there region.” Me and my family came to the us (1990s) , way after the war, so we might also no have the same values as Vietnamese Americans.

[@markoviitanen2671]

I feel you. I am from Finland, where everything is very competitive as well. I also have my other home in Long Bien, Hanoi, with my Vietnamese wife. I will move there permanently in about 2 years. I am watching these videos to get better understanding for my future home. You have very good content to help person to move to Vietnam smoothly.

[@lovitac]

I am from Chile and lived in the US for almost 12 years. I just came back to Chile because of my family. I agree with you in a lot of things, but life wasn't as crazy and people are pretty friendly in Texas 🤠 I miss it, but I am enjoying my parents before it is too late. Everything else can wait

[@Godteam3]

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[@Ice-Black-Coffee]

Bạn đã có một quyết định sáng suốt và không hối tiếc. Chúc gia đình bạn luôn vui vẻ

[@depduc3615]

How are you Nelly ?

[@depduc3615]

Hello Nelly I would be so glad if we can get to know more about each other

[@mhow4967]

Bonne chance

[@snoopcow]

It's a soul crushing to work for US corporations. It's a constant pressure of chasing the #, monthly review, quarter review, midyear review....and endless meetings. It's exhausted. I'm glad you're happy in Vietnam.

[@thegrandmaster7645]

many many lazy people in corporate america. if yall want to be successful in corporate ameria, yall have to grow thick skin.

[@georgevan2606]

Working in Corporate America is an opportunity to reach the next level in your career. Most of SP500 CEO are a member of the company for 20-30 years. And you know, when you get to the director level or above, we are talking about millions of dollar in salary and stock. Do you give millions of dollars to an employee and not expect the best from them?

[@alphaomegaalpha0mega945]

@hoang le you sound lazy. youre being paid to perform tasks and they expect ya to deliver the results with expediancy. are you expecting to show up work and then get pay without performing your daily job duty? be grateful to have a job that brings foods to the table. an average vietnamese with a western college degree can earn up to $22k USD annually and if youre multi lingual working in service industry for foreign company in VN ehich can earn up to $30k USD annually. ya think you can survive in VN with your current skillsets? believe it or not, working in corporate environment @VIETNAM have similiat pressure and challenges. majaority of the Vietnamese people dont have the luxury of whining and complain about their jobz cas they NEED the job to support their family and bring foods to the table. think hard and try to be grateful

[@PinoyAbnoy]

@@thegrandmaster7645 “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” - bill gates

[@SkyusaNguyen]

It’s true and I am glad that you made the right decision to move back to Vietnam. Be happy and have a great life!

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

I'm sure she will stay there for good!

[@StMyles]

Cruising youtube and found your posting… You are one smart kid. Came to America and learned everything you needed to make a success of your self. Returned to the land of your birth. Made it a gold mine. Good Luck to you.

[@zeissiez]

A post-graduation myself from the UK, and had a chance to continue for a PhD free of charge all inclusive, I decided to return to Malaysia. Glad I made the decision. Southeast Asia is diversified, humane, people are simple, real and humble.

[@davidpeterson5135]

You're assessment of America is spot-on. I'm right at retirement age, and I have heard you say the Vietnamese people are very friendly, now I am thinking about checking it out.

[@danpress7745]

David, remember the grass is always greener .... Don't be so quick to jump. As I posted previously, my wife is Vietnamese, we traveled to Nam many times. Just like all people, some are truly hospitable, some smile while they pick your pocket.

[@margaretadler6162]

David Vietnam is an amazing country! My wife and I visited Vietnam for the first time in 2016. We were invited by friends that were going on vacation in Vietnam. But as a Vietnam veteran I was afraid the people would hate me! But I was 100%wrong the people were very friendly and welcoming. We returned a year later for a month and then a year and a half because of covid19 travel. In that time we came to realize that this was our happy place and where we wanted to spend the rest of our lives. We returned to the states and sold our house our cars and most of our belongings and moved to Vietnam! Absolutely the best decision we've ever made! We anticipate a long stress free retirement! We live in Hoi an a beautiful ancient city on the central coast with great weather! Not as hot as Ho chi Minh city in the summer and not as cold as Hanoi in the winter. The beach is nice and we're about 20 minutes south of Danang. So if you're thinking of retirement in Vietnam, come and visit. Keep an open mind (it can be a little bit of a culture shock )and you'll discover an amazing country with the friendliest people and one of the safest places on earth! It's also one of the most beautiful places on earth with a million of great places and things to do! Or a wonderful place to just relax and chill out! You won't regret it! ATB Sam and Margaret Adler from Hoi an, Vietnam

[@danpress7745]

@@margaretadler6162 As I noted in a previous post, My wife is Vietnamese, I was a Marine, in country in 68. Vietnam is a lovely country, have visited many times to see family. I suspect your experience would be much different had you not had $. You do not point out the exceeding difficult life for the vast majority of Vietnamese.

[@ngale1221]

I don’t know how she said the Vietnamese ppl are friendly! Unfortunately I didn’t see it for myself. Ok, I was born and raised in VN and went back in 2004 and was kinda lost in the city of Sai Gon….. long story short, I asked for directions and both times they ignored me and kept on walking. How sad was that?!! Never go back.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Don't wait! Viet Nam is DIRT CHEAP! Your dollars can stress for a long time.

[@waydegardner7373]

This is fascinating as a native Texan and in my 60s, my goal is to have extended travel in Viet Nam and Thailand for all the reasons you laid out. Relaxed, friendly, great food and an opportunity to embrace and immerse my wife and I into a different culture. Good for you.

[@sadrakhusravani2852]

Iran welcomes you dear🌹

[@waydegardner7373]

@@sadrakhusravani2852 interestingly enough I would find Iran fascinating and would love to visit Persepolis. As we’ve traveled, we’ve come to appreciate many cathedrals across Europe. I highly suspect the mosques across the Middle East would be just as breathtaking and impressive. Unfortunately I’m under the impression it might not be especially safe for Americans.

[@sadrakhusravani2852]

@@waydegardner7373 It's safe! Don't trust the media😬 💌🌹

[@whitehorse199]

@@sadrakhusravani2852 Iranian are great people, but not the regime! It is so sad for Iran citizens. If they have a good regime. It will be a great nation!

[@ButterBar0830]

My wife is Vietnamese and I love Vietnam, every time we go I feel so welcome and relaxed. I told her when we retire, I want to move to Vietnam, for many of the same reasons you discuss in this video. Vietnam is beautiful, it's growing, and the people love this chubby American! Oh, can't forget the food, it's the best.

[@georg3364]

I envy you, because I want to do the same as you did last year, but I can't! But I will ... I was born in Germany, where I spent the first 30 years of my life. Then I came to the United States and liked it much better than Germany, so I became a citizen and have spent the 2nd 30 years of my life in the USA. But 5 years ago, I discovered Vietnam, started learning the language, fell in love with the country, and have been there 5 times already. Early in 2020, I spent 2 months in Vietnam, then I had to return to the USA due to the pandemic. After my return, it was the first time that I felt unhappy in America. I'm OK now, but I am dreaming of spending the next 30 years in Vietnam.

[@petergibbs1683]

Georg, you being away from the usa for so longg before going back will have seen how it has deteriorated there. It is never going back to what it was. I think it wone be long before there is a huge upheaval in the usa maybe a minor cil war. Its taken a turn for the worse & its getting worse everyday. Living in asia is better than liing in the usa. Im married to a Filipana & ive lived there & i want to retire there & i hope to one day. Good luck to us all.

[@johnnynguyen2340]

GO for it, I definitely look forward to seeing you in Vietnam. Brings money and invest in here ! :)

[@elgs1980]

Grass, greener, what was the saying?

[@southsideschooloffinancial4059]

What! You like America better than Germany? You must have gotten the benefits of Germany, free college, good healthcare, 5 weeks vacation before moving to America. Had you grown up in the USA, you would be is as heavy debt as most Americans. Although 40 years ago university was only about 10% of the current costs.

[@avtv.vietnam3381]

Việt Nam welcome you

[@johnnyjustice]

I'm in similar boat, making the decision to come back after 7 years aboard. The reality is you (and I) are Vietnamese citizen who come from a well-to-do/middle (perhaps upper-middle) class background in Vietnam societal standards so of course in Vietnam we have more expendable income, opportunities and the likes compared to the US where you're gonna start off at a lower "place". But to be fair, there are many who will try harder to stay in the US with just 1-2 years being there. So many wish for the opportunities I had. THAT made me realize how much effort I still need to exert here to prove that coming back is worth-it, that I can do more meaningful things with the time I spend in Vietnam than in the US.

[@WhatThePho]

Totally agree!

[@UshleppeStreet]

Being a big believer in the Western lifestyle, I changed my views a lot after living in Vietnam for 4 years. A Russian proverb says that not all that glitters is gold. Instead of comparing, I'll just tell you - I decided to refuse to participate in obtaining a green card. It will be difficult for many to understand, but I no longer see a better place to live than Vietnam (I used to be in 48 countries - just in case someone wants to grumble: "You just haven't tried something else").

[@cocktailsathome2208]

Wow, that's amazing, I wish I could travel to 48 countries like you 😍

[@UshleppeStreet]

@@cocktailsathome2208 I wish you to make your dreams come true!))

[@bacvu82]

you haven't tried hard enough because there are 197 countries in the world :)) Jk I feel proud when you say there's no better place to live than Vietnam. I hope one day I can travel as many places as you.

[@UshleppeStreet]

@@bacvu82 ;)) Of course, all these journeys expand our horizons, but it isn't the main point. Sometimes you just feel that you and the place clicked. To tell you the truth, my first impression of Vietnam was far from deciding to move here, but traveling through this incredibly beautiful and friendly country from north to east in 42 days, my wife and I just fell in love with Vietnam. And then, a year later, we already moved to our new home in NT to understand this new place & culture more and more.

[@UshleppeStreet]

@@angeluisv Oh, thank you. I am so happy to share my Vietnamese experience. :)

[@SabroJoe]

As an American working an atomized remote 9-5 job, Hanoi left an impression on me. To step outside and be surrounded by this communal, social ecosystem where everyone is interacting and socializing as they go about their work day, or perhaps taking an extended coffee break with their friends…how could I ever un-see that?? It’s a very special place.

[@bazoo513]

I just discovered your channel. I was in your beautiful country just once, for six weeks, as an IAEA expert teaching programming to physicists in Da Lat and Saigon. It was many years ago (fifteenth anniversary of that famous last helicopter from the US embassy was being celebrated) and the country opened up economically (and partially politically) perhaps three years earlier. But the energy and entrepreneurial spirit you describe was everywhere, and my students were extremely quick learners. Also friendliness, relaxed outlook on life (but not quite Latin America-like relaxed) prevailed... I enjoyed that stay immensely, and now that I am about to retire I should definitely revisit, this time at leisure.

[@pauldenlinger6009]

Love the way you describe your own decisions about living in Vietnam, US. Very mature in your thinking. I'm sure your parents are very proud of you, and you will do well!

[@bourbon369]

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[@cris471]

Totally agree with you on everything ! Lived in the US for 13 years I’m a German living my “American dream “ here in Asia ! Been here for 15 years and don’t regret it at all !

[@thatwastakenagain]

exactly I wanted to say the “American dream “ is dead in the US at least

[@MonarchOfIrvine]

@@thatwastakenagain Asians in US are smarter and live longer than the people in all other nations lol

[@hernanalegre7389]

Hi Van! I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City a week ago, and I’ve been watching many of your videos to learn about Vietnam. I relate to everything you said. You made the right decision, and it’s important to always choose what makes you happy. After the lockdown, I quit my jobs and decided to explore the world. I will be staying in this amazing country for three months, so I’m ready to keep learning and absorbing! Have a good one!

[@OrlandoYOB]

Van, politics and freedoms aside, your video is spot on, the life that we experienced in Vietnam when we were there is like you stated in your video "chaotic," but at the same time so relaxing and enjoyable. We truly loved it. Thank you 🇻🇳👍

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you so much for your comment! And yes, it's chaotic but still relaxing haha

[@NicolasD414]

@@WhatThePho You can call it "organized chaos" a complex situation or process that appears chaotic while still having enough order to achieve progress or goals

[@JDL3916]

This is a well though video, I love it. You literally hit the nail on the head by describing the 9-5 culture in America it's very stressing. I do feel lonely sometime even though this is my dream job, I have the thought of moving back and live in Vietnam for one year just to see where life can take me. Great video

[@jeffgifkins7684]

Do people not work in Vietnam lol

[@focused2work142]

Congrats Van. You are the first vlogger ever who has positively influenced me to “buy you coffee”. You are already successful and I am eagerly waiting to share more of your successes in the future through SM including KZbin. I am confident that more blessings will come your way. Thank you and stay safe.

[@WhatThePho]

Wow, thank you so much! You made my day and I will try my best to put high quality content on youtube :))

[@ottomechanic1370]

I am glad you found your path, which led you to return to your homeland. As you said, you have gained much experience, and returning home, you can help others with your work background and continue to grow. I am glad for you that being young and learning you have to decide what is best for you is important. Living up to other folks' expectations is stressful enough. You need to please no one but you a lone. Good luck to you.

[@WingingHeart]

Amazing, I totally agree with you. I lived in China for 3 years, teaching English and making music, it was good but I decided to change up my life, now I’m back in America for the summer but I want to go to Vietnam for a year. Love your videos and hope to experience your amazing country in the future.

[@ClassyJohn]

Hi Van, I want to say a couple of things. I’m a Vietnamese American who was born in America. Its really hard here even for us Americans and especially for those of us who aren’t coming from rich families. I work +50 hour weeks and outside of work, I work on developing my technical skills because I work in the tech industry (here, you have to keep learning and growing because you don’t know when you’ll get fired). I’ve met a couple of international students who were very smart like you (they had to be in order to study here) and they have a really hard time fitting in and getting their first job because many companies don’t want to sponsor a visa. I am really glad that you were able to figure out your situation and pivot to something that makes you happy. You don’t have to plan 10 years into the future. Its perfectly okay to live your life by focusing on the opportunities in front of you. And if your situation changes, adapt and find something else that works for you.

[@nhonle7383]

Không hiểu, không hiểu! Nếu cô ta ở lại Mỹ, cô ta có job để làm không? Với tiền từ KZbin hiện giờ cô ta có cuộc sống quá tốt rồi Otherwise nếu ở Mỹ , cuộc sống cô ta không phải dễ như vậy đâu!

[@mattnguyen4734]

@@nhonle7383 đâu dễ để ở lại mỹ nếu không kết hôn

[@whitehorse199]

@@mattnguyen4734 Exactly! If she had a way (become permanent resident, a green card holder), or was able to stay in the U.S, I bet she would have stayed in the U.S and not going back to VN. She has no choices. She just made an excuse!

[@2LonelyPlanet]

@@whitehorse199 DAMN RIGHT :))) not necessary so, never know her family is loaded back home, so yeah lol. Plus, her channel is all about Vietnam cuisines, so it's best to do that in Vietnam.

[@whitehorse199]

@@2LonelyPlanet Thanks and have a nice day!

[@MrDennywick]

So glad that everything has worked out for you. I think this American culture of "busy bragging" is toxic. I for one love the Vietnamese community that my wife has introduced me to. Everything is centered around family and friends.

[@formica.]

"busy bragging"! First I think of city people. Then I realize my small-town religious relatives are like that too. Related to the puritan work ethic, the proverb "idle hands are the devil's workshop" means someone who is unoccupied will find mischief.

[@suikoden420pimpX]

I'm Vietnamese and i know for a fact that Vietnam is a "saving face" culture. It's very annoying to me that it's all about flexing and "one up" each other. So there are pros and cons for both countries. I love America and i like Vietnam.

[@superwealthy4653]

@Dinh Nguyen Hahaha. Same here.

[@suikoden420pimpX]

@Dinh Nguyen i can't love a place that ive only lived in for less than 5 years. Even though I'm Vietnamese i grew up in the U.S.A. and that's all i know. I'm proud to be an American.

[@thumtlnguyen3626]

@@suikoden420pimpX Congrats! You're American on paper only. Being a real and accepted as American you have to be white first. What do you call an Asian who acts white? Wait and see until you're over 50. You seem young and inexperienced to understand the reality. Violence against Asians during pandemic is a proof. : You're just a self claimed American.

[@AnNguyen-hn5gq]

Thanks!

[@heinrichlombard6416]

How wonderful, you have seen the light! You should be very proud of yourself. I moved from South Africa to South East Asia in 2017, mainly because of the lack of opportunity in my country, and also because of racism and violent crime. But, living in Vietnam especially, has change my life completely. It's a beautiful country, with friendly kind people wherever I go. Yes, America as a destination for Immigration and study, has always been top of the list for many Vietnsmese, but exchanging American culture and their way of life for that of Vietnam, can not be easy. Best of luck with your endeavors!

[@WhatThePho]

Aww! Thank you so much for sharing your stories! I'm glad you found Vietnam your second home and please be safe during this challenging time

[@johnj.flanagan-hymnsoffaith]

Van, it is evident to everyone watching your video, that you are intelligent and articulate, and you are an independent free spirit. You freely express your point of view, and your opinions are stated in a calm, polite, friendly, and forthright manner. You described America very well, and you also gave us some insights into the way Vietnamese people look at life. Hope you find happiness upon returning to your native land. Wishing you the best. God bless you. Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts on KZbin.

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you! :) I hope you are safe and well!

[@texasrebel7754]

And on top of all that, she's very beautiful as well. A real keeper in my book.

[@MrOngkoks2008]

I am from Malaysia. I have been to HCMC, Dalat & Nha Trang. I am very impressed with the Vietnamese people and the country natural landscapes. I believe you have made the right choice to move back to Vietnam, the country is developing at a fast pace. Tourism in Vietnam is also flourishing. Vietnam is likely to be the next Tiger of Asean if not Asia.

[@DUNGSTA]

Who has better durian tho? 🤔

[@lien3723]

@@DUNGSTA lol

[@letsdothis6274]

So happy for you, one day I want to be able to travel, and Vietnam is on my wish list! Wish you more success!!

[@DK-gw2pg]

Thanks for the video. I came to the United States from Vietnam when I was very young. I know very little of Vietnam but have visited a few times with my family. I fell in love with Vietnam and learned Vietnamese through music. I'm currently trying to figure out if I could transition from America to Vietnam and if that's truly what I need in life to experience happiness. I really enjoy the atmosphere, people, and love the food. I love America as well but need to decide where I should work towards to spend the rest of my life. I really appreciate and enjoy your videos.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

You & Your family. Should move back to Viet Nam now. You can't have that kind of mentality to live in the US. Hypocrisy. The Communist mentality.

[@andrewtran4468]

Life is great in Vietnam if you have the money. Just try it being poor in Vietnam where you don't have any kind of welfare support poor people have in the US. A typical Vietnamese worker makes $200-300 a month in Saigon. Can you imagine how people try to budget that just for room, food, transportation? No need to think about entertainment. And when you lose your job, like it is now during COVID lockdowns, you're .......... America is called a land of opportunities for a reason. For a person who doesn't come from a well off family, who doesn't have connections, he/she can still make it in America. He/she can still get a very comfortable life, if not rich, in America. All that required are hard work and determination. That's not the case in Vietnam.

[@phan2268]

legit comment

[@caroad2008]

So if you are or planning to be a homeless individual, it is better join the crowd in Oakland, or San Francisco or other beautiful spots in California. It is great in anywhere if you have money.

[@raidthefridge1966]

caroad2008 those homeless people chose to be homeless and not take advantage of the many problems the government have… no one go hungry in America .. if they are they choose that

[@andrewtran4468]

@@caroad2008 obviously you haven't seen or met a homeless person in Vietnam. Try to get out of your bubble a little bit. A homeless person in America still has the option of shelters with hot meals, and if he goes to the ER, he'd still get treated. A homeless person in Vietnam has no such options, nothing, nada.

[@somethingclever2]

Incorrect. It in extremely difficult to survive here and getting harder. We live to work and that's it.

[@MikeBrown-ex9nh]

You are fortunate to have had the best of both worlds, getting a good education in America and having a place to return to where you are happier. For those of us born in America and so stressed and unhappy, we really have no place to retreat to. America isn't what it used to be. The leisure you spoke of, the more relaxed lifestyle, and people caring about others has become a thing of the past. I am in my early seventies and retired. I thought retirement would be wonderful, but our country has really become a stressful environment.

[@annthrockmorton1517]

So it's not just me! I (at 71 with a pension) spend a big chunk of every day exploring my options of becoming an Expat somewhere -- anywhere but here.

[@danpress7745]

Muke, My wife is Vietnamese, we've visited Vietnam several times. True, Nam is pretty laid back, but the vast majority of Vietnamese could never immigrate, they're stuck, and there is no safety net. It has been my observation that the people that do well in Vietnam are those well connected and foreigners

[@ninam4066]

@@annthrockmorton1517 If you emigrate, you would be an immigrant, not an expat. "Expat" is generally used for people who live abroad temporarily for reasons related to work or education. I'm an immigrant myself (from Sweden, to USA).

[@hoantran041975]

@@danpress7745 Vietnam political system is benefit a few but suffered for the majority ..The very few are Vietnamese oligarch..while the common have to struggling for living..but fortunately they have a network of family helping them immune from the daily hardship.

[@danpress7745]

@@hoantran041975 Yes, John, I know. My wife is Vietnamese. A refugee, she lived in a refugee camp. So, yes I know. But, thanks for the info. Hopefully others will see your post.

[@robertwilliams2609]

Thank you for sharing this. You seem very at peace and I admire how you represent the friendly and kind Vietnamese people.

[@DirtyPierre]

You're doing a brilliant job with your videos. I wish all the best and success with your ventures in Vietnam. This is my 13th year living in Vietnam and although I have retired as an Entertainer I am kept busy with my charity work.

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you! You too!

[@TungNguyen-lm5nl]

Thank you Van for such an inspiring video. It really made me feel more confident about my decision to come back to our beautiful Vietnam. Stay healthy and safe!

[@YenNguyen-yu5dc]

Life is an experience. Live the way you want to live. Help others while you can. I have a few cousins who were born and grew up in Germany. 5 years ago, they decided to move to VN as expats. They got a good job in VN. They’re enjoying and loving it. I, myself have been going back and forth to VN every year. Cause I have some business in VN. Soon, I’ll be moving back there for a long time. Good luck with your new adventures!

[@TungNguyen-lm5nl]

@@YenNguyen-yu5dc I’m still staying in Germany right now and waiting for the emergency flight. Yes. Thank you. I love what you said. It’s like “Love people and use things because the opposite never work”. Sharing love and helps are things that we all should learn ;)

[@LongPham-qz7fs]

Inspiring?

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Congrats! Go now. What hold you up???? The US is not for you!

[@nina21tvivy]

I’m really proud of you Van, you’re absolutely right about American life. However, wherever you can make good money & feel peace & have loved ones- that’s where you should belong to.

[@ellenringer5236]

Van, you are right about the US. I came to Saigon, Vietnam in 2015 and I have not spent one day of homesickness pining to return. Vietnam taught me how to live. I am happy and I feel totally healthy and rested. It is going on seven years and I am looking forward to getting more life in living my life here. The winter climate in Saigon is a little different than Danang, where I now live, yet I love the tranquility and peace of mind. Thank you for your video.

[@oceanwave4502]

Anti-China rhetoric is inevitably increasing in the States. Hope that those American racists can 100% correctly distinguish between Vietnamese, Japanese, Skoreans and Chinese.

[@markcampbell8158]

@@oceanwave4502 Sorry wave, as a American our good old racist here cannot tell the difference. Everyone is Chinese to them, and the hatred as well. Yes racism against all Asians has gone up a lot the last two years.

[@wintercomesearly]

@@markcampbell8158 Sadly true: xenophobia spawned and held by the right wingers. And I think most of the bottom feeders who hold these views can't even give a good reason for it.

[@markcampbell8158]

@@wintercomesearly Trump took all this trash and brought it out in the open. Racist people and acts have been with us since the nation was founded. It must be handled , and it’s always wrong.

[@caroad2008]

Vietnam is going to take off like a rocket in the foreseeable years. Your timing is perfect. This is your time to do a lot and accomplish a lot. Good luck

[@chrishamlin5863]

I am an American baby boomer who left corporate America nearly 3 years ago and moved to Vietnam (currently living in Hanoi). Everything you said in this video I, myself, have said during my time in this amazing country. I have never been happier and I don't plan to ever return to America.

[@mypartyisprivate8693]

Same. Never going back.

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you for sharing! :)

[@baojhoang7242]

I am glad that you like VN so much. Never say never my friend. VN still lack advanced health care and political protection that the US can provide her citizens. Stay safe boomer.

[@chrishamlin5863]

@@baojhoang7242 I will take the Vietnamese health care system over the American system any day. As for political protection, I can say anything I want here and no one calls me a racist, misogynists, elitist or homophobe and no one tries to cancel me. None of that was true in America. People in Vietnam are nice and accept me for who I am. I feel safe here and that's important to me. Perhaps you'll 'understand this some day when you grow up.

[@jetset4me1]

@Dinh Nguyen Unfortunately politics always figure in plans. You will always be a foreigner and are subject to be being denied a visa or deported. That is true for any country that you do not have citizenship. Never?

[@motocyke]

I’ve traveled to HCMC a few times after living in US for decades and I couldn’t agree with you more. I love the overall vibe there. Anyway, well said…keep shining 😊.

[@wytchend]

Such a polite way to express that the ‘American Dream’ is just that, a dream! Strive for happiness & balance, not wealth. Can’t wIt to hear more from your thank you 🙏 regards Tony

[@giangdominh3729]

@@alexcr3053 Guns are rampant and shooting

[@williammercer8303]

Of course if you're not willing to work for it.

[@wadedavies3924]

@@williammercer8303 .....or join the right secret society.

[@titiung]

Its called The American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.

[@earlysda]

The median American household income is nearly the highest in the world. There is still more freedom in many states in America than in nearly the entire rest of the world. But if you don't like financial success and freedom, that's fine.

[@thanhbaonguyen7952]

I just accidentally came across this clip and immediately loved the tittle. Thank you for sharing your opinion and experiences, your accent is just so adorable.

[@Hungnguyen-e3e6o]

So true Miss Van ! Thanks heaps for telling the truth ❤️❤️❤️. Love from Melbourne.

[@phillipbrandel8418]

Wonderful video and I love the honesty. I did something similar--I moved to Spain. In Spain there is a saying/question: Do you work to live, or do you live to work? I truly loved your comment along the line of "I was so unhappy that I spent more money doing things to make me feel better."--That comment hit a reality for me too.

[@hongsonha6072]

I was in the State for 2 yrs. Each country have its pros and cons, so no country is better than another. As long as you r happy with your choice, everywhere is heaven! Love your content and US accent. I do miss the State as well. However, I'm happy here in Hanoi, Vietnam!

[@thegrandmaster7645]

@hong son ha personally, i find singapore and japan the best countries in the world. people are polite and respectful and the US can learn a lot from these two countries. if you look at these countries history, its quite an amazing achievement. But, its very veey expensive to live in these countries. i perfer putring second foundation in VN cas of lts affordability. additionally, i prefer hot tropical weather. i enjoyed hanoi, but it can be cold during winter season. hanoi has the best bun cha and hanoian women are very classy and elegant. if i were to settle down with roots and kids, i would find women from Hanoi. i want at least two wives :)

[@hongsonha6072]

@@thegrandmaster7645 I used to go to Japan and Singapore every month ( before Covid). I observed the dark side of those countries. They do have their problem too!

[@thegrandmaster7645]

do ya mind elaborate their problems? im kyrio0s to hear your thoughts. im suprised a vietnamese citizen can be critical of japan and singapore. lol

[@hongsonha6072]

@@thegrandmaster7645 I can’t say it here because it’s just my point of view. We can talk on my email!

[@earlysda]

@@thegrandmaster7645 Alpha, doesn't sound like you spent much time in Japan. LoL.

[@jack-n7u]

Your philosophy regarding moving back to Vietnam appears so sweet. Love you so much.

[@officialee98]

I left Vietnam 10 years ago to live in Sweden with my parents. After returning to Vietnam on holiday during the summer of this year, my thoughts on Vietnam have changed completely . Before moving to Europe back in 2011 , all i did was go to school in Vietnam and schools in Vietnam were strict and a whole other level of hard. So i didn't quite experience Vietnam as much. Now that i have grown up and experience the world more , my plan is to move back to Vietnam and start a business

[@guynn]

It’s all about giving oneself a chance to be happy and embracing all necessary changes on the journey of life in order to find our own sense of contentment. May you fare you well young lady.

[@kevinha3192]

Well put !!!

[@thanhpham7737]

I am glad I watch this video today to see a young, beautiful, educated, talented young lady to come back to her root after years of studying, working and living in the US. With your education and enthusiasm you can participate in helping this country to develope and becoming stronger and better in the future. I had been living and working overseas in an English speaking country for 27 years but I never felt at home there, therefore, I decided to come back to Vietnam right after retiring from work. I have been back since 2007 and am living a happy, satisfying retirement life so far, I am certain that it will go on for the rest of my time. I have no doubt that you will have a bright, successful and satisfactory future in Vietnam. Many thanks.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Wow! Congrats to you. The US has fewer people living here. The kind of Communist mentality won't work in the first world countries.

[@DUNGSTA]

Pretty sure she didn't have a choice since she needs a resident card to live in the USA.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

@@DUNGSTA Your comments are Appreciated!

[@parthp5170]

honest review, i'm impressed. we are planning to visit vietname this year and was trying to find good vietnamese youtuber who lived in vietname but didn't get anything. today i have seen you video and it was so good.

[@hms7549]

Looks like you made a great decision! I hope everything works out with your life in Vietnam.

[@JoeB1946]

I was in Vietnam from June 1965 to November 1966 in Nha Trang and Da Lat and loved it. I went back to Vietnam 12 years ago and have been back every year since my first trip back and stay 3 to 9 months each time, and I love Vietnam more each time I visit there, and I could live there full time if I could. Vietnam is one of the most beautiful counties and the people make it more beautiful... food helps too ;)

[@Ghoang2610]

In my generation (young) from the South of Vietnam, we usually say “ Da Lat is just like drug, can not get out when u come there for the 1st time”

[@gordonsteuart8620]

This is the most real and honest video I have seen. You are absolutely right about American life. It is hard here. Very competitive, hard, and people are always in a rush. It's not for everyone. Glad you made a decision that is best for you. Good luck!!

[@earlysda]

This video was about as honest as a Communist can make it.

[@bourbon369]

@@earlysda do you like communist

[@earlysda]

@@bourbon369 Bourbon, Communism is the most openly evil ideology foisted on the human race in recorded history.

[@puneetchauhan9563]

Going to U.S is a dream bubble which poops pretty soon when you start living there. My 2 friends went to U.S for Higher studies. The reality is that getting jobs there is super difficult and the most shocking thing for me was one one of my friend there met with a small accident while playing tennis and broke her leg. To my utter surprise she was not treated till a week as she needed to get an appointment first and then would have got the treatment done. Although she was in immense pain she could do nothing. Her mother wanted to visit her in this time of distress and applied for a visa and she got a waiting period of 3 years. In our country we get immediate medical treatment for cases like this. The U.S looks a wonderland only in movies but the reality is totally different.

[@gaminggibbon9967]

Such a brilliant and honest video! It's more important to be happy in life, spend time with people, and work hard at what you love rather than being busy and stressed so that rich employers keep getting richer while treating their employees like trash.

[@edinkorat1296]

I am in agreence with all you are saying, I left the USA for the same reasons. I have lived in Vung Tau, Vietnam and loved it. I currently live in Korat, Thailand with my Thai wife. We both love going to Vietnam.

[@mdanuwor2254]

Hi

[@rolandosantos6092]

Well said! I came from the Philippines and I can relate to what you're saying about Vietnam. Cheers!

[@2LonelyPlanet]

As a KZbinr and your content is pretty about Vietnam foods. Vietnam is the best place for you to develop this channel. Meanwhile, you can spread and share Vietnam beauty to many other foreign friends via online. Therefore, Vietnam is the best fit for you, as long as you're happy in life and what's you're doing. Best of lucks, Van.

[@ybor20]

Living very often in Vietnam for more than 10 years (the last two years full time, I just had to leave a few weeks ago), I think for me as foreigner (70+) the biggest problem is that time by time I realize that Vietnam is not perfect. However, it works as a mirror: when I do something impolite or stupid the Vietnamese smile and say...yeah, you're a foreigner, is no problem! And I have the same when something goes wrong that obviously shouldn't have go wrong...I think, yeah..this is Vietnam..and then I also try to smile. I've been visiting more than 30 countries and Vietnam is the most lovely of all. The people are proud but very friendly and in general also very honest and open minded. And for me most important, due to may age I'm not an 'old' kind of useless person, but someone with a lot of experience and they are eager to listen to me and then do it in their own way, often better..

[@ndtung]

You are wellcome

[@ybor20]

@@ndtung Cảm ơn bạn

[@namha4]

Life experience shows your true colors. You knew where you are and who you are. That's what life is all about. Hat off to you, sir.

[@ybor20]

@@namha4 thank you, but although I'm 70+ I'm still discovering myself....how do I react on new things? Do I have to adjust my previews views? Live is a bit as science the more we know about it, the more we know how little we know... Knowledge had turn into the question "Really?" ...and the follow up "I have to know more about it.."

[@Ghoang2610]

In Vietnam, u just keep that smile in your face, everything gonna easier. We love everyone smile

[@chiggaweed7911]

I been studying in the US for 3 years now and I completely agree with everything you has to said. Sometimes the grass is not always greener on the other side.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

GO HOME! DO NOT BAD MOUTH THE COUNTRY YOU ARE LIVING IN NOW! WE AMERICANS HAVE NOT APPRECIATED YOUR COMMENTS!

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Oh, STFU, @Kimberly Johnson! Quit being so foolishly protectionist! America has HUGE problems right now, and they are getting worse. We are no longer a great country, but that is because of the oligarchs currently trying their d@mndest to destroy our freedoms; to drive us into the ground by overworking us

[@larsmj48]

Thanks, I have a hard time explaining to my fellow Americans why I love Vietnam.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Why should you have a hard time explaining it to your friends! Perhaps your friends don't believe in a Communist Country? Your friends DON'T EAT DOG!

[@remtestimonials]

We left and moved to Vietnam for the exact reasons you listed here. hope to meet you one day 🥰🥰

[@juliannjd]

Wow this was such an inspiring video!! 🥺💞 Coming from an American who’s lived here my entire life, I’ve genuinely always felt like I’ve never belonged here. The politics, the rat race, the constant need for more, no one being in the moment or enjoying their life. Compared to when I visited Vietnam the first time with my wife and her family, I loved the city life, everyone being so friendly compared to America where people don’t know their own neighbors. Being there just felt so right. Like you said, even though it is chaotic like the traffic. People still manage to find happiness and are able to enjoy their lives. Whereas America it seems to be one thing after another. My wife is a Vietnamese citizen and we plan on moving to Vietnam one day to have our children experience the life she experienced growing up! 💞 I have been learning Vietnamese and if we were to move there I’d love to be an English teacher and give back to the community. 💞

[@WhatThePho]

That's great to hear your stories! I love it! Both countries have pros and cons, I'll try my best to present both sides

[@hanhchu6233]

@@WhatThePho The key in having a happy life is following your passion. On a beach in Hawaii, I wondered for a moment if the surfers on the waves have better lives than mine. Then it dawned on me that the grass will always be greener on the other side of the fence. We interpreted happiness in different ways.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Go Now! What hold you up??? We're American this is a Freedom country. You can leave anytime.

[@seeninvisiblewatcher4481]

Van you have inspired me that living in Vietnam is very good. I was there during the war and I never got to see the bigger cities. I am of an older age of 69 but if I would get the chance to go back to Vietnam I would love to experience the new adventures it could lead to.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Why not???? Go visits Viet Nam now. Don't let your age stop you. Life is too short. Perhaps with your retirement, you can live there for dirt cheap.

[@MrSpartanspud]

@kimberly johnson If he is 69 and was there during the war I assume he is American. I can understand a Vietnam war veteran not wanting to go back to Vietnam for a bunch of reasons.

[@Eatshhhushi]

You don’t have any accent for a foreign student living and studying in the US for 8 years. I am very impressed. You are right Americans life is very stressful. It’s all about time management. In Vietnam life is relaxed. About the afternoon naps, yeah, that is awesome. I am thinking of living out my retirement in VN. I might increase my life expectancy and $$ wallet due to lower cost of living.

[@hrawson74]

Really cool video. I am American and recently moved to SE Asia in 2019 and I am so happy to be here. Glad you are enjoying your life and being successful.

[@techietam]

Thank you for sharing your story. As a Việt Kiều born in the US, and has not yet been back to Việt Nam, I want to very much to see how the country is. I'll go as soon as it's safe from COVID. I heard the pandemic is hitting the country very hard right now and pray things will get better soon.

[@siraulu1]

Van, I could not agree with you more!! As an American born. I also see America the same way which is why I moved to Vietnam back in 2004 with my Vietnamese wife. I found living in Vietnam so much less stressful and I immediately got a job as an English teacher and worked my way up the ladder as far as I could. Other folks I worked with in Saigon wanted me to move to Phu Mi Huong (spelling) but I wanted to live amongst the Vietnamese people. I wanted to live the same life as they live. Life in Vietnam was so good to me but in 2011 My wife gave birth to our son and 2 years later we returned to America. I have regretted doing so but now my wife does not want to go back to her home country to live. Today in America it is even more difficult than ever before and I miss my Vietnamese life! I will never find that laid back atmosphere I had in Vietnam. We have had discussions about moving back but they do not go very far. Now we are planning a trip back for a 1 month vacation, I will take what I can get lol Thank you for your videos. Hopefully, one day I will find that spark you now have in Vietnam!!

[@nguyencao8873]

What are the reasons your wife wants to stay in America ?

[@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356]

Vietnam is a dictatorship

[@lawrencesedillo4864]

Thank you Van for your wonderful video. I have to agree with your ideas and feel very much the same way!

[@TheCalvinChronicles]

I love Hanoi! I visited in Jan 2020. I can’t wait to return and see more of Vietnam! Thanks for sharing your video!

[@leahbj7944]

That has been our exact experience of the Vietnamese people in the last 3 years that we've been here. Especially throughout these difficult times, they have really shone brighter than the brightest stars! They are, as you say - real, curious, kind and friendly. You have undoubtedly made the right move. My partner and I thank our lucky stars that we have found ourselves in this amazingly beautiful and harmonious country with the most amazing people in the world! A true privilege. We love Vietnam so much! The traffic flow and people connection you made is such an apt one:)

[@nguyenvanquynguyenvanquy5039]

Ok thanks Ilove you

[@earlysda]

Beautiful and harmonious country, unless you want to worship Jesus - then you might have your house burned down!

[@anhphamthi7332]

@@earlysda bỏ xuyên tạc đi nhé ở VN mọi người tự do tôn giáo, nhà thờ ở viwejt nam cũng rất nhiều. Nhưng đừng có làm điều ngu ngốc về chính trị hay chống đối nhà nước còn lại thì thoả mái.

[@earlysda]

@@anhphamthi7332 Con người không có tự do tôn giáo ở Việt Nam.

[@tranphong5625]

@@earlysda bớt nghĩ bậy bà nói bậy đi cho đời thanh thản!

[@johnjohnjohnjohn2]

I’m from the USA and I feel more at home in Vietnam. I’ve been living there for the last 5 years and wish I could stay. Unfortunately because of Covid I had to leave. Everyday I wish I could go back.

[@stephenlane5875]

I'm a Canadian professional....your channel is a pleasure. I live in Hanoi now!!!!! what the Phó??! love it

[@marvlessmarvin]

This video captures one of the main reasons why I adore and am envious of Vietnam. The land is beautiful. The people are kind and beautiful. The food is amazing....and beautiful lol. And I like the ambience. You can have a great nightlife and yet also set up a small business without the extreme pressure and stress brought by U.S. laws/taxes. Setting up your own hours and truly getting to know the locals and people around your community. Out here, it feels like everyone is doing their own thing and even the friends you make tend to be too busy to take time to invest in relationships/friendships. I would say the only benefit is the military culture. That feeling of being "protected" as an American around the world is awesome. Don't get me wrong too, I still enjoy the wonderful people I meet here - at least in Southern California, I feel I have met many people from around the world. Being close to Los Angeles, I get to experience cultures from around the world. Maybe to get that sense of community, you need to live in a small town. I think Vietnam kind of reminds me of when I visit Mexico. Everyone is enjoying themselves and living their best life. Making the best of things yet still living a life worth living.

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you so much for sharing and enjoying the video :)

[@preston74]

If you haven't, come visit Little Saigon in City of Westminster. It's less than an hour drive from LA, without traffic. 405S exit Beach Blvd.

[@marvlessmarvin]

@@preston74 Oh yeah, I completely forgot that Orange County has Little Saigon. I always drive to huntington beach and tune in to the Vietnamese radio. For some reason it never occured to me why the radio station works in that area best lol. It's so close to each other! I'll probably try tomorrow if not next Tuesday and make that detour. I secretly love that area of OC anyways so I'm sure I'll have a positive experience lol.

[@lowrentexpat312]

Vietnam is the land of opportunities. Just a few months ago I was homeless in America. Today I am a highly respected teacher in Vietnam. I have no problems getting women's phone numbers.

[@ThuyPham-lr5dc]

@@lowrentexpat312 yeah…sure…to use you for free English lessons…delusional

[@martyfrank2905]

What you say as a young person has a lot of wisdom. As an old person, I found professional life in the US as super-hectic. I had no time for friends. They piled on too much work and you had to do it or else. They took half of my money in taxes. I am retired now. If you say hello to neighbors, they rarely reply. Nobody is curious about me and I have lived an interesting life. People are in their own bubbles. They don't know you nor do they want to. They don't like conversations. They are too busy. If you say more than a sentence, they sigh. The rent goes up by hundreds of dollars per month each year. If you get sick, you can be wiped out. You are scared that you'll be homeless soon because housing is so expensive. You probably do not have the freedom to comment on this next question, but I would be worried about Vietnam's Communist government (although US Marxists are on the rise and authoritarianism is quickly being established here).What about diseases such as dengue and malaria? We have Lyme disease here though.

[@lizzy9975]

I travelled to Vietnam in 2009. As everyone says here, it felt freeer there than here in Australia or any other western country I've travelled to. A sense of family and community. There was none of this woke progressive BS there then. Communist or not, I can only put it down to them being a developing country. They just don't have the money coming in via taxes to implement endless bureaucracy and rules and run peoples lives. I'm going back in February next year. So I really hope that feeling of being free is still in the air! I'll cry is I go back and find they're marching towards the same catastrophic agenda the west is heading towards of climate alarism, aka follow the climate $$$cience, big governemt, rampart socialism where every thing is the goverments responsibility to fix your every little problem, progressive politics, political correctness and the Alphabet mafia brigade as I like to call them in Australia.

[@owenturley6214]

Why would you be worried about the government of Vietnam? If you're not breaking the law they leave you alone, just like any other country. So what if its communist? At least it's their own government not a foreign invader. I lived in communist Laos for a while and whenever we talked about democracy it was with an eye on the seething chaos of democracy in neighbouring Thailand. A Lao colleague simply told me "Why would anyone want that? We like it peaceful here"

[@cuocsongnoithaonguyen6879]

Chính quyền cộng sản việt nam họ rất tốt. Tốt hơng nhiều các nước tư bản và đa đảng. Trên tay cảnh sát họ không bao giờ có khẩu súng như các nước là bạn biết rồi đấy. Đất nước việt nam họ có một khẩu hiệu rằng chính phủ luôn do dân, vì dân và lo cho dân tốt đẹp

[@lvkd4072]

Loved your vlog. This is how I remember life being and if I was starting out again I would do exactly what you are doing. Everything you mentioned resonated with me. Happiness is in the day to day interactions we have in our lives - hanging out with your friends over a nice lunch, naps, being able to step outside your house and having tons of people to interact with. You made the best decision- congratulations and best of luck to you!!

[@sybilleberghof8547]

I am at the moment traveling trough Vietnam and I love it! Also traveling alone, we startet as a couple, is also makeable. Everyone is so friendly and trys to help me 🙏🇻🇳🫶 I feel Safe and welcome.

[@safe-keeper1042]

I visited Viet Nam a couple years ago and absolutely loved it. The people, the nature, the food, the spirit of the country in general. Wouldn't mind living there, maybe I'll try to do a semester or year of study there if the opportunity presents itself. Only problem is that as a Norwegian I found the traffic absolutely horrifying :P . But I suppose I'll grow used to that if I live there.

[@petekhauv2476]

You stated the facts about competition at work. However, this is the reality of any developed countries. Glad you decided to move back and share your skills and knowledge back home.

[@msbao517]

I completely agree with you, I just came back from a month long visit after 11 yrs since the last time I was here and I’ve decided I want to come back and live here. I can afford to have a nanny, order food and have people do my laundry. All this extra help will help me have more time with my children and husband. Not to mention I can visit all the other countries in South East Asia.

[@shawnnorris3410]

Glad you went back to a place that you can Be happy about , Instead of standing around in America 🇺🇸 complaining every time something does not go your way . Good Luck with your life In Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@huyhuyable]

Living in Belgium , got myself a good job but exactly feeling the same . Life here is hectic and people are som how very closed mind . The only thing that keeping me living here is the love from my partner ( we're a happy married gay couple ) . Planning to retired early in Vietnam . Thanks for the video Van . You're brave to shared your personal opinion with the whole world .

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Well, Viet Nam welcomes a gay couple. No judgemental! You should move there now retired there is dirt cheap. Perhaps you guys should learn how to EAT DOG MEAT!

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

@@harrysacto Your comments are APPRECIATED! We need more people like you to verify how corrupted the Vietnamese Communists. They teach their people to LIE. The Vietnamese Communist international students. They all claim to have MBA but speak broken English. Living in the USA but constantly badmouth about AMERICA.

[@danle6577]

Your pretty face will stay in everyone's heart on KZbin forever. You are an intellectual individual and you will definitely succeed in your life.

[@mfamily3301]

America is rich country because of the people working hard. I worked in Japan which is known as workaholic environment, but seeing how they work, not as hard as American. Love how you describe Vietnamese people and culture. They are very friendly, always smiling, helpful and really big heart when helping those in need. And the ladies are the most attractive in Asia. Agree %100 with the contain, nice work.

[@misterreynolds]

Van, thank you for your videos! You are inspirational to so many. The excitement and quality of life in Vietnam is obvious to those of us who have found your videos. I am no longer a young man but I hope to travel to your country one day - especially as things seem to be going badly here.

[@jpmillet651]

You're truly smart, and good luck with your journey in your own country, I was on Vietnam during war, and even at the time of war I saw the enormous potential of the people and the beauty of the country my comrades mostly had no notice of these characteristics of Vietnam but the Vietnamese who came to this country the US as both people refugees have proven that the Vietnamese mind let me rephrase that if Vietnamese mentality leave them to success and I saw doctors who were working menial jobs until they could qualify and reinstate their doctor credentials to work in America I often wanted to go back to Vietnam after the war and I never got to make it but I understand your thoughts and what you are saying so good luck in your endeavors thanks for your video