I Moved to Vietnam and Here's What Happened

After a full year of planning, second-guessing, and preparing for a life-changing decision, I finally made the move overseas to Da Nang, Vietnam… with a one-way ticket. No return date. No backup plan. Just the goal of building a completely new life abroad. In this video, I take you through my first week living in Vietnam—and it wasn’t what I expected. Arriving during Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) meant empty streets, closed businesses, and unexpected challenges right from day one. From struggling to find food and transport, to navigating the city on foot, this experience quickly went from exciting to overwhelming. But the biggest challenge wasn’t practical—it was mental. A few days in, the reality hit hard. No friends, no family, no job, and no home to return to. Just me, alone in a new country, questioning everything. What followed was a turning point that completely changed my perspective on moving abroad. This video is an honest look at expat life in Vietnam—the highs, the lows, and what it really feels like to start from scratch in a foreign country. If you’re thinking about moving to Vietnam, living in Da Nang, or becoming a digital nomad, this is a must-watch. 👉 In this video: • First impressions of Da Nang, Vietnam • What it’s like arriving during Tết • Real challenges of moving abroad alone • Dealing with anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty • How expat meetups can change everything • The reality of starting a new life overseas This is just the beginning of the journey. Subscribe to follow along as I share the full experience—cost of living, mistakes, planning tips, and what daily life in Vietnam is really like. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/zudutravel/join https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ZuduTravel Book bus, ferries, trains: https://12go.tp.st/6kIXM3nK Book Cheap Hostels: https://hostelworld.tp.st/BKKqsgxI Book Experiences: https://viator.tp.st/LmytbYr5 Buy Esim: https://airalo.tp.st/uQyIGpWr Get Cheap Bag Storage: https://radicalstorage.tp.st/u1WGLRuv Delayed Flight Compensation: https://airhelp.tp.st/mvfISuFW Find Best Hotel Deals: https://hotellook.tp.st/yqkwkTup Book Cheap Flights: https://tp.media/click?shmarker=145333&promo_id=3413&source_type=link&type=click&campaign_id=111&trs=86294 Also find me here: website http://www.zudutravel.com.au Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zudutravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zudutravel Twitter https://twitter.com/ZuduTravel Buy me a coffee https://www.paypal.me/djedge - see my other site: http://www.zudu.com.au https://www.amazon.com/shop/zudutravel Music by Epidemic Sound http://www.epidemicsound.com The Gear: 4k Editing Machine: https://amzn.to/2KXx9dk Gorilla Pod: https://amzn.to/31Qy5Xz Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2KYKYbq DJI Osmo+ : https://amzn.to/2Zeeu1J Rode VideoMicro & 360 mount: https://amzn.to/2KL1JrH Osmo Extention arm: https://amzn.to/2ZcokBq Osmo Universal Mount: https://amzn.to/2Z8o4Ii Osmo Tripod: https://amzn.to/31UwXCp Osmo Stick: https://amzn.to/2KVXBnz Mavic Pro: https://amzn.to/2KKKZkb Mavic Case: https://amzn.to/2NiHBih Camera Backback: https://amzn.to/2z872uH GoPro Hero 7 Black: https://amzn.to/31Oj88k Monopod: https://amzn.to/2HimJ6X Bubble Lens: https://amzn.to/2ZgSbZt Insta360 one x: https://amzn.to/31Rwu3H