Why I Quit North America to Become 'Vietnamese'

00:00 Introduction – Life in Da Nang as an Expat 01:27 Why Choose Da Nang, Vietnam? 02:05 Beaches, Lifestyle and the Location of Da Nang 02:52 Becoming Part of Vietnamese Culture 03:30 Living in a Local Neighborhood 04:10 Getting Involved in the Local Community 04:55 What Makes Da Nang Feel So Safe? 06:20 Crime, Community and Everyday Life 08:15 Vietnamese Culture and Social Harmony 10:30 Respecting Your Neighborhood and Your Community 13:55 Vietnamese Education and Social Values 15:10 Respect for Teachers and Doctors 17:30 Discipline and Behavior in Vietnamese Schools 20:00 Education, Family and Vietnamese Culture 22:11 The 5:00 AM Lifestyle in Da Nang 23:30 Morning Exercise and Outdoor Life 25:00 Why Do Vietnamese People Wake Up So Early? 27:37 Food and Shopping in Da Nang 29:00 Local Markets vs Supermarkets 31:00 Fresh Food and Supporting Local Farmers 33:20 Vietnamese Coffee and Local Businesses 36:10 Planning a Future in Da Nang 37:30 Why Son Tra? 39:00 Living Between the Mountains and the Ocean 41:00 Buying an Apartment in Da Nang 43:12 Advice for Expats Moving to Vietnam 44:00 Getting Outside the Expat Bubble 45:00 Respect, Kindness and an Open Mind 46:02 Final Thoughts – Building a New Life in Da Nang Follow us: Accidentally Vietnamese   / accidentallyvietnamese      / @accidentallyvietnamese   Asia Insider:   / asiainsiderorg   https://asiainsider.org/