Why This Retired Couple Left Australia for Vietnam 🇻🇳

REAL EXPAT STORIES: Living in Vietnam – Episode #2 In this episode, we meet Alan and Jenny, a retired couple from Australia who made a bold decision to leave Australia and start a new chapter in Vietnam. After years of working hard and living the “traditional” retirement life, they share what it’s really like to trade it all for freedom, simplicity, and a more affordable lifestyle abroad. They open up about their motivations for leaving Australia, what surprised them most about Vietnam, and why they now say they finally feel free again. From cost of living to daily life and mindset shifts, their story challenges everything you think you know about retirement. In this in-depth interview, we discuss: When they retired and how life changed after retirement Why they decided to stay in Vietnam long-term How family and friends reacted to their decision Whether Da Nang is walkable and how transportation works The biggest adjustments and challenges of living in Vietnam The mistakes they made during their first weeks What they wish they had known before moving Banking, finances, and managing money overseas Visa runs Living through Vietnam's rainy season Monthly retirement budget and cost of living compared to Australia How their quality of life has changed Financial advice for retirees considering Vietnam Healthcare costs in Vietnam vs Australia Language barriers when accessing healthcare Travel insurance and medical expenses What surprised them most about Vietnam's healthcare system Their remaining healthcare concerns Their best advice for anyone thinking about retiring in Vietnam Who is the ideal person to retire in Vietnam—and who may be happier staying home This is Episode #2 in the REAL EXPAT STORIES: Living in Vietnam series, where we explore real stories of people who chose a different path and found life outside the norm. #GunnerGoesGlobal #VietnamLife #RetirementAbroad #ExpatLife #LifeInVietnam Do you want to support my channel and “Buy me a Coffee”? buymeacoffee.com/GunnerGoesGlobal 📱 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