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When we asked expats and global nomads what they like and dislike about living in Vietnam, they replied...

"The air and surface waters are badly polluted and traffic rules are regularly not obeyed and weakly enforced. We have a very nice home with many friends. Our cost of living is low and our budget allows for travel. But for the first time in my life I cannot go home to America because of the risk of COVID-19. As an American, I should be able to be vaccinated. Since consular staff had that made available, it would not be difficult to extend that to expats. We have no advocate for this in the US government or in any of the NGOs like Democrats Abroad or this exchange," explained one expat living in Cao Lanh, Vietnam.

"Expats and digital nomads often appreciate the low cost of living in Vietnam, as well as the friendly locals and the delicious food. They also enjoy the country's stunning natural beauty, from the lush green rice paddies to the majestic mountains. On the other hand, some expats and digital nomads find the language barrier and the lack of reliable internet access to be challenging. Additionally, the traffic and pollution in some of the larger cities can be overwhelming," said another in Vietnam.

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Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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