What is the ideal destination for a digital nomad in Vietnam?

Stravaiger · Post by **Stravaiger** » Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:01 am

By Darren Barnard November 4, 2023 | 06:39 am GMT+7
In recent years, a new breed of traveler has emerged. They walk among the ancient streets of Hanoi, gather in co-working cafes in Da Nang and can be found on white beaches in Phu Quoc on a Monday afternoon.

Although, they can be stigmatized for having individual autonomy and beating to a different drum to the rest of society, the benefits of the lifestyle are clear.

It is seemingly inevitable more individuals will opt for this freedom in the near future and countries will have to adapt by creating more digital-nomad visas, in a similar vein to Portugal, Croatia and Spain who all offer specialist entry for these type of workers.

A direct consequence of Vietnam's 90-day tourist visa being available to 80 different countries is that it has allowed tourists to slow down and enjoy more of the country and attract those who work and travel simultaneously.

It begs the question, which location in Vietnam is most suitable for a digital nomad in 2023?

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Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:07 pm

I've always liked Da Nang a lot. Big enough to have everything you need, but the air is a lot better than in Saigon and Hanoi. Having a beach AND pleasant riverside areas within walking distance is also really nice. Then there's the airport, big enough to have a good number of domestic and international connections, but small enough to get through quickly.

I don't know about digital nomads in particular, but I trained some of our staff there a few years ago for a couple of months a time, so that came pretty close.

If Vietnam had a retirement visa, Da Nang would also be very high on my list of places to retire. They don't and I doubt that will change, but the "new" visa options at least allow frequent and/or longer visits..

Kammekor · Post by **Kammekor** » Sat Nov 04, 2023 1:38 pm

I could live in Hoi An. Small enough with a nice beach and proximity to the airport of Da Nang

Matty9999 · Post by **Matty9999** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:53 pm

J'm in Hanoi now, theres tons of westerners here, however mostly of the backpacker and English teacher variety, not sure on the digital nomads, but some of those to, I think. its an alright town.

Fridaywithmateo · Post by **Fridaywithmateo** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:29 am

My top 3 …

Da Lat
Saigon
Hoi An