He Left EVERYTHING to Start New in Vietnam 🇻🇳

Almost two years ago, 50-year-old American Matthew left Hawaii, sold everything he owned, kept just two suitcases, and moved to Da Nang, Vietnam to start an entirely new life. Today, he describes this as the happiest and healthiest chapter of his life. But what happened between leaving Hawaii and feeling at home in Vietnam? In Episode #8 of Real Expat Stories: Living in Vietnam, I spend time with Matthew and go much deeper than a typical expat interview. We begin in his penthouse in Da Nang, then jump into a Grab and continue our conversation at a hidden local vegan restaurant in the woods at the foot of the mountains. Matthew shares what made him leave America, why he chose Vietnam, and what life has really been like since starting over. We talk about: 🇺🇸 Why he left Hawaii and sold almost everything 🧳 Why he came to Vietnam with only two suitcases 🇻🇳 Why he chose Da Nang 🌱 How Vietnam changed his lifestyle ❤️ Why he says he's happier and healthier than ever 🗣️ How he has immersed himself in Vietnamese culture 👫 Why he spends more time with Vietnamese people than expats 🏘️ What it's like living in a very local Vietnamese neighborhood 🇺🇸 What he misses about America ⚠️ The biggest challenges of starting over 💡 What he has learned after almost two years in Vietnam Matthew also explains the story behind his YouTube channel “Accidentally Vietnamese” and why he feels that, after living here long enough, he's slowly becoming part of the environment around him. Matthew’s Links: YouTube: @accidentallyvietnamese Instagram: Instagram: AccidentallyVietnamese TikTok: TikTok: AccidentallyVietnamese Facebook: Facebook: laundrie.matt Do you want to support my channel and “Buy me a Coffee”? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GunnerGo... 📱 Need mobile data in Vietnam? (15% off with my below link) I personally use Saily eSIM while traveling because it’s quick, easy, and you don’t have to deal with physical SIM cards. 👉 Get Saily here (15% off): https://go.saily.site/SHtV This isn't just a story about moving to Vietnam. It's a story about starting over, changing your lifestyle, and discovering what actually makes you happy. 👇 Could you leave your old life behind and start over in Vietnam with just two suitcases? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. ─── Disclaimer: This video reflects Matthew's personal experiences and opinions. Everyone's experience living abroad is different. Costs, healthcare experiences, visa circumstances and lifestyle may vary considerably. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial, medical, legal or immigration advice. #Vietnam #DaNangVietnam #ExpatsInVietnam #RealExpatStories #MoveToVietnam #VietnamLiving #RetireInVietnam