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.
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Local Vibes Only posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam
1 month agoChè 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.
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Minhhhh Nguyễn posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam
1 month, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks agoNot an island, but right here on mainland Vietnam – in the central region. Can you guess where this is?
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Fun Facts posted an update in the group Expats in Vietnam
3 months, 3 weeks agoIf 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
4 months agoThis 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
4 months agoIf 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
4 months agoPhở 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
4 months agoI 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
4 months, 1 week agoHi 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
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