16 January 2023

Why I left Vietnam

16 January 2023 · 13:30

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Summary

After his 90-day Thai visa expired, he spent a week in Vietnam, then returned on a 45-day stamp, extendable 30 days. He preferred Thailand’s more organized infrastructure, criticizing Ho Chi Minh’s motorbike congestion, blocked footpaths, honking, aggressive salespeople, and mediocre food. He plans two months in Thailand, saving money before Japan; Vietnam cost nearly £1,000, and the relationship remains unresolved.

Insight

Mobility again outranks relationship commitment, while finances and visa limits postpone decisive action.