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Guide to Renting an Apartment in Da Nang

On Nguyen Dinh Tran, a residential street lined with houses and apartments in Da Nang, Vietnam.

I’ve rented several apartments in Da Nang since 2018, and I’ve learned a lot along the way. I’ve lived in noisy apartments and quiet ones. I’ve had places ...

Renting a Scooter in Vietnam (& Tips for Riding)

My black Honda PCX 150 scooter parked along the Thu Bon River in Hoi An.

I’ve been riding a scooter daily since my first week in Vietnam in 2018. Like in the USA, Vietnam drives on the right side of the road. Scooters ...

Living in Da Nang: A Complete Guide for 2025

Moving to Da Nang in 2018 was an open-ended trip that I didn’t see lasting more than a few months. But from the time I landed and started ...

How to Get Around Hoi An for First-Time Visitors

Tourists and locals on Tran Phu Street in Old Town Hoi An.

Hoi An is about 30 to 40 minutes south of Da Nang. Many travelers combine the two cities on a trip to central Vietnam, sometimes adding Hue to ...

How to Get Around Da Nang for First-Time Visitors

My Yamaha NVX parked in front of the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Da Nang is split into two distinct sides: the city and the beach. The Han River, running north-south, splits the two sides. There are five bridges connecting the ...

How to Get a SIM Card or eSIM for Vietnam (2026)

The SIM card vendors at the Da Nang Airport arrival area.

I topped up my cell phone plan today in Da Nang, and I thought putting together a guide on Vietnam SIM cards for travelers would be a good ...

5 Best Districts to Live in Ho Chi Minh City (By an Expat)

Inside Japan Town in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

I moved to Vietnam from the USA in 2018. I first lived in Da Nang, then in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve lived in five different districts in ...

6 Best Supermarkets in Da Nang (By an Expat)

Outside the MOONMILK supermarket in Da Nang, Vietnam.

The best supermarkets in Da Nang are spread around the city and beach side. For as long as I’ve lived in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, my ...

11 Best Gyms in Da Nang: Day Passes, Costs & Locations

A functional training area at Pig Gym in Hai Chau, Da Nang, Vietnam, showing exercise equipment, medicine balls, an MMA boxing ring, punching bags, and kettlebells.

As I mentioned in my article covering the best gyms in Ho Chi Minh City, I was a personal trainer at Retro Fitness and LA Fitness in the ...

The Grab App in Vietnam: Ride-Hailing & Food Delivery

A Grab driver making a delivery in Da Nang, Vietnam

Over the years of living in Vietnam and Thailand, I’ve spent thousands of dollars on the Grab app. It is, by far, the number one app to download ...

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