Ha Long: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 55Content is mostly tourist praise for scenery and people, with almost nothing from people who lived or worked in Ha Long, so the remote-work verdict stays near neutral.
- stunning scenery
- warm, gracious people
- great food
- beautiful limestone islands
- easy 2-day cruise option
- little info on daily life
- older visitors note past bureaucracy
- tours can be touristy
- limited evidence on internet or work setup
- Ha Long Bay is worth a visit but says little about living there
- Cat Ba Island is a quieter alternative to the tour boats
- Vietnamese people are the most memorable part for many visitors
- Commenters with long stays in Vietnam speak fondly of the country overall
- Few posts address cost, internet, or long-term living in Ha Long
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
10 Days in VIETNAM: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Hue | Full Travel Vlog & Guide
Suitcase Monkey · 5.3M views · 2021
What viewers said
“I was with the US Army in Vietnam in 1968-1969. Didn't see much of any cities since our time was spent in the boonies. But we used to say that this place would be beautiful if we didn't have a war going on. After seeing this video, I realiz”
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“After visiting Vietnam many times and after spending a year and a half during the covid19 travel restrictions and seeing how the United states of America has turned a shitshow. My wife and I sold our house,carsand just about anything we own”
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“I’ve been to Vietnam and loved it. Food is really great ,people were wonderful , it really made me think that the USA had no business being there. They really did a lot of damage, but the Vietnamese were so resilient big cheers to them.”
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“amazing video! love it! you guys are the best”
“I lived and worked in VN for 20 yrs but had since moved back to the States. I miss it a great deal. Too much to explain here but the people, the food, the scenery, the history, and that special feeling of freedom as I rode scooters all over”
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“Ten days isn't enough. I spent a month there and couldn't get enough of it. Had I not moved to the EU, Vietnam was my second choice. The country is stunning but the best of all are the people who were so gracious.”
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“if my country had not been devastated by war for more than 30 years from French colonialism to America. and more than 10 years of economic and trade embargo by the US. I firmly believe that everything has developed and the beauty of the anc”
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“Just home from 20 days in Vietnam and Cambodia. Was an absolutely incredible experience. The food, people, city's and villages we visited were incredible. Such resilient people in both countries; who have endured so much. We were welcomed i”
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“My son lived in Vietnam for 8 years and I visited him twice. We mainly stayed in the north as he was teaching marketing at University of Hanoi. I am excited to return so I can visit the cities you reported on in your video. My son's Vietnam”
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“I went to Vietnam in February of 1990. I would not recognize it now. Back then, you had to go to the local police station in every place you spent the night to show your passport and pay a very small "fee." The people were way cool to me. I”
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