I arrived in Vietnam on January 14th, 2025, and left on February 18th; five weeks or exactly 35 days!
It has been an up-and-down experience but mission accomplished. I found the areas I would and could live for under $2K. Right off the bat, I know I could live almost anywhere in Vietnam comfortably on my budget. It is now up to me to weigh the pros and cons of each city when I decide to come back.
I will write a separate blog with my budget for each city along with the probability of me returning.
Today, I want to focus on my last stop, the amazing Island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. The hotel and Phem Beach are one of the nicest beaches I have experienced in the world. It has everything you would want on a long-term stay. I am unsure if it fits the vacation criteria as it is too hard to get here for a week or two weeks from North America on a budget. Anything can be done by Daddy Warbucks so do it if you can!
Here is my $15 a night Airbnb/hotel with a four-minute walk to beach beers:
