Hoi An: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 72Commenters mostly love Hoi An's charm, low costs and food for slow living, with caveats about heat, rain, traffic and a quieter, touristy old town.
- low cost
- charm and old town atmosphere
- food
- peace and quiet
- beach access
- easy slow pace
- heat and humidity
- rainy season
- reckless scooter traffic
- tourist crowds and overtourism
- quiet or dead feel
- air quality
- Cheap living makes it attractive for remote workers
- Heat and rain can be exhausting long term
- Scooter traffic is a real hazard
- Town feels touristy and changed over the years
- Good for a calm, slow stay with nature nearby
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
HOI AN, VIETNAM First Impressions - Better than DA NANG?
Joose the Nomad · 98K views · 2025
What viewers said
“I stayed in DaNang for 2 months last year, But I am back in Hoi An again now for the 3rd time and I think its my new fav based on lots of the things you have covered in your video. Thanks for sharing these places, will have to check out tha”
♥ 40 likes
“You kept saying the vibe is "chill." Maybe I'm wrong, but from the video, it just felt like everywhere you went was kind of dead.”
♥ 4 likes
“Please continue to report on the air quality”
♥ 3 likes
“One of my favourite places on earth. I stay in the old town £19 for a gorgeous hotel and a scooter away from the beach. I'm back in September and cannot wait! Thanks for your videos.”
♥ 6 likes
“I am coming to Vietnam da nang soon🎉 as a digital nomad (voice Over Artist). I only Pay 366 Euros for one month. Its insane 😮😮😮❤”
♥ 1 likes
“I have to come check this out. It seems Vietnam has the best value for your money in the world”
♥ 11 likes
“man i can't wait to go back to traveling back to southeast asia...this time as a digital nomad. And I plan on china trip for 6 months.”
♥ 3 likes
“I like those videos, be cause they remind me to focus on the simple things: food, nice place to stay and work, gym and some nature around. And people, but without the pressure of dating etc. just meeting some like-minded individuals. Thanks”
♥ 3 likes
“Dear Joose, Thank you so much for visiting Naia and for sharing your experience! We truly appreciate your support and kind review. It means a lot to us to see our guests enjoy what we have to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back soo”
“Thank you!!!❤ Never been to Vietnam and you gave me plenty of reasons to visit. Really enjoy your videos”
♥ 9 likes
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