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I served in the US Army and was stationed in Phu Bai (which is northwest of DaNang) from 1970-72. I returned to Vietnam in January 2020 and stayed in DaNang. It was a completely different and prosperous country. I drove to the place where I was stationed and where some of the heaviest fighting of the war during the 1972 Easter Offensive occurred. 50 years later. Upon my return I saw complete regrowth from the devastation caused by the war, and it filled me with happiness. When I was in DaNang in 2020 it was just at the beginning of COVID and from your video it appears that COVID halted a lot of the building. Great video Gabi, keep it up, you do good work…

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

So Interesting, thank you for sharing.

@rijkie226

2 жыл бұрын

Always been very interested in the Nam war. Went to the Da Nang war museum and came back with tears. Could not eat or drink that day. Da Nang is not my kind of place anyway. Loved Hoi An and Hanoi. Anyway respect sir!

@RedScareClair

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

@patnewman1

2 жыл бұрын

@@rijkie226 I only stayed in DaNang, I went to visit the area which I served which was 8 KM SW of Hue. DaNang is a very busy city and the Sea Shore Hotel is at the far end of the DaNang strip and much quieter. When I served I had only visited DaNang once and that was to the Airbase, which is now the Airport. 😁 The war museum in DaNang sure had a lot of our equipment on display, they earned it. I have much respect to those whom we fought against us, they were fighting for their country.

@rijkie226

2 жыл бұрын

@@patnewman1 bless!

Vietnam is one of those countries where you get the best value for your money. I see tonnes of potential for Vietnam.

Danang looked so beautiful in this video, because Gabby has a very pleasant tone of voice, its very relaxing to watch the video. The beach looked so inviting.

A lot of digital nomads loved living in Da Nang because it's a modern city by the beach. Many had to leave against their will when Vietnam finally kicked them out near the end of covid and they were not happy about that. I think many want to come back, but Vietnam is only allowing 30 day visas (probably to keep people like them out as they were working there illegally and not paying taxes).

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I heard about that. They “kicked them out” in a harsh way. For sure Da Nang is appealing for westerner. But their big strength is the Asian market.

@doodahgurlie

2 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithgabi I don't necessarily agree it's harsh. They were there mooching off the system and were lucky to get a reprieve for a year during covid. They could have gone home before the lockdown (which didn't happen for a while as Vietnam was still open when other countries shut down), but they wanted to stay because where else would they get such an inexpensive yet beautiful stay and not have to pay local income taxes?

@trhoades2063

Жыл бұрын

They may not pay taxes in their income but they spend alot which goes towards the local economy be interesting to see what the govt has planned as hoi an is basically a ghost town now and tourism won't recover for sometime.

@doodahgurlie

Жыл бұрын

@@trhoades2063 There's a difference between tourists and digital nomads. I doubt Hoi An is full of digital nomads as tourists tend to flock there. Living in Vietnam is not the same as temporarily visiting Vietnam for a week or two.

@Lagr3n

Жыл бұрын

​@@doodahgurlie Penang, Thailand, Bali,... there are some alternatives (not counting Latin America and Southern Europe), though I agree that Da Nang is among the most appealing. Maybe the way to go is not to "kick them out", but to facilitate the bureaucracy and becoming a legal tax resident (at a reasonable tax rate)

I lived there during 2020,pretty awesome city! My favorite so far

Hi Gabi, thanks for the great video about Da Nang. I first went there in 2014 and it seems in such a short space of time there's been so much development. Unfortunately I only see a concrete jungle now next to a strip of sand. It seems to be the Vietnamese formula; a big highway next to the beach with a multitude of high rise buildings on the other side. Nha Trang is the same. The Vietnamese are into mass tourism and that's really what's going on in Da Nang. The reason why the beachside is so busy early in the morning is because all the Vietnamese go swimming before they go to work. It's the same story in the evening, they hit the beach enmasse at around 6 pm, once the heats gone out of the day. To get away from the crowds I usually go down to Non Nuoc Beach. Safe travels.

If I remember reading somewhere 70-80% of American soldiers first landed in Danang during the Vietnam war . With half a million US soldiers fought in Vietnam war, I'm sure their families and grandchildren will someday want to come back to this place just to see what's it all about through photos taken by their grandfathers ,.....

I from da nang , left da nang to US since 1990 never cone back since then and I'm shock with the changed . Can't even recognize the street , thanks for sharing

Looks a really up and coming city looks beautiful Gabi cheers for taking me on your travels,,peace and happiness as always

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) yes it’s a beautiful city, very promising

Most shops in Vietnam do well without going online.....so I'm sure there are more than 2 digital camera stores in the city .... ask the hotel staff, these people have connections, even if they don't know they will likely know someone who knows about places like these .....A lot of hobby shops in North America import digital devices from Vietnam rather than China for cheaper shipping

Wow, Da Nang looks amazing. And how cheap the hotels are. Thanks for posting. Can’t wait to see what next.

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

yes so beautiful :) new videos coming soon

Thanks for showing us Danang.. It looks amazing.. Definitely worth a visit 💪

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

my pleasure, yes it's beautiful

Thank you so much Gabi for your input about Da Nung. 🙏

Looks a great city, worth a good holiday for sure 😊

Vietnam is one of the electronics manufacturing factories, it is a mistake to say that you don't have Go Pro, maybe you don't know where to sell it.

@nhathong8356

2 жыл бұрын

Go-pro is sold a lot in Danang, you can buy anything,you should ask from the locals

Thanks for your video. I visited Danang many times but now I've just known the hotel that enjoy the view

Love your video. Keep up the good work. 👍👍🙏🙏🇨🇦

I love your videos. great job mate 💪👌 very great and beautiful impressions ‼️ Sunday i go on trip to koh samui and koh phangan. maybe now to vietnam too. I have a lot of time thank you 😊

I went to Danang for travel in 2019, the scenery in the vlog is familiar to me. Danang is a beautiful city, the coastal city always charming. I enjoy a cozy holiday here, hope travel again in future!

@MyKheBeach

Жыл бұрын

Yup, it has beaches, river & mountain within city. Airport is 5km from My Khe beach.

Great video have to go there.. thx for the Panan Ao Nang recommendation was there last week for 6 days..

Great video man!! Love your effort looks awesome! 🎥 Just got here to Da Nang today!

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I bumped into some of your videos as well before 😉 I am back in Saigon now, enjoy Da Nang 🇻🇳

Gr8 video as always, looking forward to more, thank you

Fantastic video Gabi. I think you can try to dry out the other GoPro, maybe after use some desicating sachets to totally remove any moisture, and it might work fine again.

Great Quality videos. Thank you.

its really hot in the summer, even locals feel tired. but to tourist, its the best time to go for beach

new subscriber here, enjoy your videos and narration...keep up the great work!

Thanks you for sharing your videos of Vietnam.

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😉

Great dear , keep amazing updates

Keep up the good work 🔥

Popping there in about an hour, this vid has helped give me a few pointers, thanks.

@ridewithgabi

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoy 😎

Ciao Gabi sono assolutamente d'accordo con te!!.. Danang avrà un incremento del turismo pazzesco, io lo avevo già intuito nel 2019!!..d' altronde se arriva il Park Hyatt hotel non può essere altrimenti!!..anche io ho fatto fatica il primo giorno a capire la città poi mi è piaciuta un sacco!!!..ultima cosa che mi hai fatto venire in mente che sia a Danang che a Hoi An c'è un grande scelta e qualità di birre!!.. incredibile!!..tutte birre locali naturalmente!!..una più buona dell'altra!!..🍺🍺💪💪👍👍

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Ciao Mauro. Eh già, ha un bel futuro davanti. Soprattutto con il mercato Asiatico. Grazie per il consiglio delle birre. Ne ho provate un paio in un ristorante di Da Nang (Hermanos) ed erano ottime. 😉🇻🇳

5:00am is beach time. Most of local people goes to THANH BINH beach 6:16 (Peaceful beach). Thanh Binh beach is within 15 minutes biking from city center.

Not just Da Nang. It's the heat that makes people don't wanna go out at day time. At night, there will be more people going out doing all sort of activities

As usual excellent Gabi , it's just a suggestion that unless you get spare battery you can charge GoPro from power bank .. just need a long cable, keep your power bank in a bagpack . 🙏

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea, thank you

Thank you very much for the video . I feel really bad that your GOPRO broke, they do have new technologies but a lot of them in Saigon or Hanoi big city only and too expensive for the local , most of them use their phone rather. Your video really did help me make my decision to book my stay at FIVITEL King. Again thank you , safe travel and see you on your next adventure.

I cannot believe you paid $25/night for such an awesome room with that view!! And I love that rooftop area with the gorgeous 360 view and the infinity pool. Viets are early morning risers so they are out and about around 5 AM then they hide from the sun (which is good for the white people as they have the beach to themselves to tan) and then they come out again in the late afternoon and evening.

@janchxxheonczsekk6412

2 жыл бұрын

white people wants that tanned Southeast Asian skin tone so they love to be baked in full sun whereas Vietnamese and other Asians want that white skin so they hide from the daytime sun like hermit crabs. Weird huh

@rickrolled2765

2 жыл бұрын

U can get $25/rooms in America...u know. AYH

@congtangtonnuquynhnga2976

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickrolled2765 Nope, even Hotel 6 in America costs you $70 per night, and the room is smaller, and it's not as comfortable as the room in Danang.

@rickrolled2765

2 жыл бұрын

@@congtangtonnuquynhnga2976 dude: AYH rooms. Use da brain.

@20luzer52

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickrolled2765 you’re commenting in a video about international city, not everyone understands American acronym slangs. Why don’t you use YOUR brain before putting a provincial comment.

Next time put is asap in a bag/bunch of rice. It saved a few of my devices over the years! Cheers buddy✌🏽

Bro you can get modern electronics and gadgets like everywhere in Vietnam and way more accessible than for example Germany. In Da Nang are some streets selling only electronics like smartphones, cameras, pc hardware etc.

Loved your way of approaching the vlog. I am traveling to Vietnam next month, can you please help me with permission for Drone flying?

Hi, I've seen several of your videos, they are very nice. Keep up the good work. Interesting analogy comparing Da Nang's real estate market to Dubai's. Can you point us to more information of foreigners investing in the real estate sector in Da Nang?

Love your vid! Please, tell me what kind of vaccines do you need when travelling to Vietnam?

It looks fantastic there. Also, your commentary about property values and growth seem reasonable; now is probably a very good time to enter that market if one were buying. Question: do you ever get any complaints or problems from locals/police about using your drone? (in all your travels, not just here)

Trải nghiệm tốt,biết ơn bạn

hi gabi try using a hair dryer on the go pro it might dry out components and work again give it a try

Since you know first hand, do the amount of tourists ever show up to fill all those new hotels? To me it seems like Danang is mass building off speculation. I hope the beautiful waterfront isnt ruined by a plethora of 20% occupancy hotels

@doodahgurlie

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I mean, look what happened during covid. It'll be sad ghost cities like in China. That's way too much building all at once.

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe not at the moment. But very soon they will. As I mentioned in the video, I had to leave the first hotel because it was fully booked. Da Nang has a massive appeal for Asian Tourists. There are so many Koreans right now. And very soon Chinese, Japanese, Russians, Indians and westerners will come back. So I am sure those rooms will get filled.

So Gabi, time to invest 👍

Da Bang is very promising with long beautiful beach.

I used to live near there just 100 Kms from I come from the north of Da nang

Hi Gabi, Could you tell a little bit more on Drone registeration. Where did you register it and Does that cover to fly anywhere in vietnam ?

Was here in dang na in February 2020 in covid time

I will have a few beers when I go on the ship restaurant 😂😂😂

Those buildings being built-in dang have been under construction for along time.

Thanks for the video! How was it with the rainy season? And was it easy to get to the beach from that hotel? :)

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

I got extremely lucky with the weather. 10 full days like you see in the video. Blue Sky and sun. I saw that this area has only 3-4 days or rain during June/July. Fivitel is not so practical if you want to walk to the beach. Seashore is much better, or you have many other options.

@daydreamingtravels

2 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithgabi Oh thank you for the swift reply! Enjoy your remaining travels!!

Bang na very nice place

I am planning to vietnam which one is best for 5days travel da nang or hanoi?

Great content, I’m visiting viet nam this week and planning to use my dji mini 3 drone in the city. Are there any regulations in Vietnam regards of using the mini drone?

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Great! In general there are no regulations. But as I said in the video, when I tried to fly the drone from the rooftop, it asked me to register and accept “terms and conditions” from Da Nang aviation base. If you have a Vietnamese phone number it will just take 2 minutes

@doodahgurlie

2 жыл бұрын

I think "technically" you're supposed to register your drone, but nobody every does and most get by fine. Just don't fly it where you're not supposed to (i.e. military areas).

Da Nang is underwater now, due to massive rainstorms. Better wait until March 2023 if you want to visit.

❤️❤️❤️❤️😊🙏

♥️

Can you comment please on how to legally use your drone? Did you have to get a permit?

Did you fly into the international airport of Da Nang or domestic Da Nang with your drone? do you recommend bringing your drone?

I saw you often flight drone is that okay to fly drone anywhere???

So insane you got that hotel at that price. Here in the US, $25 or more gets u nothing but a parking spot at a hotel in a similar location

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so true. I use to work at Hilton Lax 10 years ago and just the parking for 1 day was 25 buks! Insane!

put it in the oven in a bowl of rice about 200 degrees for 20 minutes

Nice hotel

Budget travelers can go there

What was the first accommodation across from the beach ?

I am thinking of visiting Da Nang. Where would you recommend I stay?

👋🇻🇳

wow so beautiful

U remind me of Sacha Cohen. But ur a better looking Borat🥳🤣🥳

Great Effort....thanks!

That hotel looks so good that I had to cancel my Air BNB and stay there instead. Thanks for the tip 😊😊

Hi Gabi, I'm Luigi, I'll be in Vietnam next March and your videos are very useful to me. One question: any problems at customs to bring the drone? Problems using it in archaeological sites? did you ask for any particular licence? I would like to take my DJI Mini with me. thank you

@ridewithgabi

Жыл бұрын

Hi Luigi, no problems at all 👍 enjoy Vietnam 🇻🇳

Hello I’m planning to Da nang how it’s danang city brother

It will boom in the next few years but there is lack of space if they over do it they will loose it beauty

how can u travel with drone in flight.. can u suggest me plz..

I'm glad to see you back doing what you do best that is reviewing four and five star hotels, but so sad to see Da Nang evolve into a generic tourist trap for Chinese tourists. It is unfortunate you didn't meet your friend in Hanoi and take the train up to Sa Pa. Now that would have been interesting.

Just use the hair dryer to get the water dry out quickly

Question did you fly into da nang, if so was domestic or international. I just want to know since I’ll be heading there in October I’m hearing confiscate drone within the airport etc is that true?

@hoakey3166

2 жыл бұрын

I want to bring mine and entering domestic from HCM

@duongangvan4387

2 жыл бұрын

Không hề nhé. Bạn được phép mang và sử dụng tại Việt Nam. Không có gì khó khăn

1 of the locks there belongs to me. hahaha

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Nice :)

Hi I m from India can you pls tell some gud hotels name with family

Did you get a chance to drive the Hai Van pass from Da Nang to Hue?

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I didn’t make it to Hue. I did the pass and come back. I will post a video soon.

@chrispekel5709

2 жыл бұрын

If you go around the big lake on the way to hue it's way more interesting than just getting on the highway. Just FYI

The Refrigerator 😳

People go to work early in Vn so it's busy

Hi gabi were planing to go to danang next month and i was wondering if can bring my dji mini without any hassle amd also how to rent a motorbike is it safe to ride thanks.....

@ridewithgabi

Жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely.. you can bring your drone. To drive the scooter, you have to be very careful and also am experienced driver, because the way of driving in Vietnam is intense

O dear, so sorry for your GoPro 8 😓

I think Vietnam is going to be veryyyy popular...the goregouse country, the beautyful beaches and the warm climate and stunning envoirnement! And of course because of the smiling Vietnamese people! A lot of millionaires/billionaires everywhere on the planet (like the Africans, Russians, Arabs, Chinese, and from the States also from Europe, will gladly invest in Vietnam! So that is an good reason to assume this Country is going to be like Dubai or perhaps more popular!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗🌟🌟🌟🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 I would call Vietnam...the land of Charm and Smile! Not to mention the deliciouse food of course😅😅.....

People prefer buy the tech gear’s online these days, much cheaper

SUPER JI

Was your WIFI connection any good at Fivitel Hotel Da Nang?

@GiangHoang-hd8uk

Жыл бұрын

Wifi 4-5G have anywhere in Vietnam

The Hotel Chains are not investing, they are the Mangement Companies.Danag needmuch better Airline Connection. Right now and in the past big Focus an Koreans and Chinese Tourist.

Is Danang worth the while in november?

@duongangvan4387

2 жыл бұрын

Bạn nên đến vào tháng 1 năm sau vì tháng 11 hay có mưa và bão ak

Đà nẵng nhìn khác đẹp và hào nhoáng nếu so với nền kinh tế của ĐN,GRDP của DN chỉ khoảng 6 tỷ usd mà thôi.

So they don't have a big Western mall with all the major brands and such like in the bigger cities? Interesting. BTW, I don't understand the obsession people have over Dubai. A soulless concrete jungle that is offensive to the senses in every way. No real character or history.

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

It’s super interesting, if you go to a major Vietnamese Mall such as Vincom, you will not find a single technology shop. Zero. And this is the same for Vincom Ho Chi Min. You have to go to an area of the city where they have dedicated phone and technology shops. But there I could just find 2 camera shops, and only one had the gopro (but no batteries) Being used to the abundance of technology in Thailand, I was just so surprised.

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Regarding Dubai. I lived there for 1 year and I have some great friends there, but I have to agree with you.

@Lol-ok9kl

2 жыл бұрын

Dubai is not just a concrete jungle. The old Dubai is quite charming with lots of markets, food and traditional Arabian culture . You’re just judging a city by perception instead of understanding it. This is the same as westerners saying Hanoi is old and small because all they know is the old quarter

@Lol-ok9kl

2 жыл бұрын

You can find tech related things at The Gioi Di Dong which is a Vietnamese chain selling tech. If they don’t have it in physical store they will have it online

@RedScareClair

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair... Dubai was just sand in 1990. It is making it's history now

Bro, im going to Vietnam this sep. do they check if u have purchase any medical insurance covering 10k usd for covid as per mention in Vietnam Tourism board website? Also pcr test are not needed upon entering the country right? Thanks man

@thongtech1984

Жыл бұрын

No longer; no mask required also. All you needs are visa, flight ticket and money

It was a good small town 20 years ago when I was there. 2022 Oct I came here again, it disappointed me, attitude too commercial. Airport taxi driver refuse to put on meter for the journey to Da Nang town. Asking for 500000.00 for two pax. Unbelievable.

You make me feel home sick :(

Will you planning to move to Vietnam?

@ridewithgabi

2 жыл бұрын

Not at the moment

@kimnguyen6825

2 жыл бұрын

@@hungcuongnguyen293 Ah, Jesus, why are you being like that? He’s just saying what he thinks about our country. Just try not to take things too personally.