Expats in Vietnam

🇻🇳 Expats in Vietnam is a community for foreigners living, working, or traveling long-term in Vietnam. Whether you’ve just landed or have called this place home for years, this is where you can ask questions, share tips, find friends, swap stories, and help each other thrive.

🙅‍♂️ To keep this space helpful and friendly:

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3. No buying/selling of restricted goods.

🌏 We may all be from different countries, but we share the same journey here.
Welcome to the community!

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  • Uyên Phan posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    3 months, 3 weeks ago

    My favorite late-night bites in Quy Nhon. All less than 1$ ✨✍️

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  • Just Meee posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    4 months, 2 weeks ago

    a really fun activity to do if you’re in Hội An : D 🏮

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  • Minhhhh Nguyễn posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    5 months, 3 weeks ago

    when in Ninh Bình.

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  • I Love Vietnam posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    5 months, 3 weeks ago

    Đà Nẵng
    biển xanh từ sáng sớm
    gió lên khi chiều xuống
    một thành phố
    khiến người ta muốn đi chậm lại

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  • Minhhhh Nguyễn posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    6 months ago

    Bromo, East Java.
    Cold air, early hours, and a long morning on volcanic ground.
    No rush. Just show up and take it in.

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  • Local Vibes Only posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    7 months, 2 weeks ago

    Chè bưởi: A Taste of Vietnamese Tradition

    Among the many cherished desserts of Vietnam, chè bưởi holds a special place in our culinary heritage. This refreshing sweet soup, made from pomelo peel, mung beans, coconut milk, and pandan fragrance, reflects the resourcefulness and delicate craftsmanship of Vietnamese home cooking.

    At first glance,…[Read more]

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  • Fromage Pham posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    8 months ago

    guys, can you guess what is this?

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  • Minhhhh Nguyễn posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    8 months ago

    🤩 DUDE, IF YOU’RE IN DA NANG, YOU HAVE TO DO THIS! 🇻🇳
    Seriously, forget the basic stuff, trust me on these two spots; they were the highlight of my whole trip!

    HỘI AN IMMERSION: This ancient town is pure magic. You have to meet the locals and hunt down the best street food. Pro tip: Don’t leave without trying the authentic Cao Lầu, Bánh Vạc…[Read more]

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  • Chi Xinh posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    8 months, 4 weeks ago

    The best Bun Bo Hue spot in Phú Nhuận guysss

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  • Chi Xinh posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    10 months ago

    Have u guys tried this ‘Snake soup’? hehe

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  • Chi Xinh posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    10 months, 1 week ago

    Not an island, but right here on mainland Vietnam – in the central region. Can you guess where this is?
    hehe

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  • Fun Facts posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    10 months, 1 week ago

    If you’re looking for the cheapest places to travel in Southeast Asia, here are some of the top picks where your money can stretch far while still giving you amazing experiences:

    🌏 Laos – Super budget-friendly, especially in Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng. Hostels and guesthouses are cheap, street food is tasty and affordable, and nature (wa…[Read more]

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  • Meoo Meo posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    10 months, 2 weeks ago

    This post is to drop your personal reviews of Ha Giang Loop!! Comment below

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  • I Love Vietnam posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    10 months, 2 weeks ago

    If you’re looking for an island that’s peaceful yet full of experiences, Phu Quy (also known as Cu Lao Thu) is worth the trip.
    Just 56 nautical miles from Phan Thiet, this small island keeps its raw beauty and crystal-clear waters that will stay in your memory long after you leave.

    📍 Best time to go: March – June, when the sea is calm and trave…[Read more]

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  • Local Vibes Only posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    10 months, 2 weeks ago

    Phở isn’t just a bowl of noodles. It’s a story of Vietnam itself. Born in the North more than a century ago, phở carries the fragrance of star anise and cinnamon, the depth of slow-simmered broth, and the simplicity of rice noodles that feel like home.

    Some say it began as street food for workers heading to the market before dawn. Others believe…[Read more]

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  • Local Vibes Only posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    10 months, 2 weeks ago

    I still remember the first time I tasted cơm lam — rice cooked inside a bamboo tube, its fragrance seeping from the charred skin of the stalk. Sitting by a fire in the highlands, I peeled back the blackened layer, revealing soft, sticky grains infused with a smoky sweetness.

    It wasn’t just food. It was a story. A reminder of how people here live…[Read more]

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  • Local Vibes Only posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam

    10 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hi everyone! 👋

    We’re a small group of humans (and confused cats) who really, really like the little things about living in Vietnam.

    Not the big touristy stuff. We mean the real-life moments:
    – The bánh mì auntie who remembers your order before your name
    – The tiny coffee spot that only opens when the owner feels like it
    – A whole street th…[Read more]

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