No license needed for under-50cc in Vietnam, but most rentals are 100cc+ requiring a license. Insurance won't cover unlicensed riding - that's the real risk.
Yes, always wear a helmet in Da Nang. Vietnam has 6,300+ annual road deaths, 90% from head injuries. A helmet reduces risk by 85%.
English teaching materials Da Nang: Nhà Sách Kim Sa (50,000-200,000 VND local prices), Fahasa (complete Oxford/Cambridge packages). Ask for "tiếng Anh cho trẻ em."
Get money from Shopee Wallet in Vietnam: open a Vietnamese bank account (Timo works), link it to Shopee, withdraw. Foreign cards don't work - you need local banking.
Da Nang packing: bring XL+/size 11+ clothes (hard to find), multiple bank cards, 3-6 months medications, set up Google Voice/VPN BEFORE leaving.
Da Nang motorbike rules: 50cc no license needed, 51cc+ requires IDP. Fines 4M VND (~$160). Real risk: no IDP = no insurance if you crash.
Retire in Da Nang: $2,000-3,000/month comfortable living. No retirement visa yet—use 90-day tourist visa + runs or student visa ($1,635/year). Healthcare affordable but get insurance.
Vietnam student visa: ~$1,635/year total for 1-year stay without visa runs. Enroll in Vietnamese language course in Da Nang. Saves money vs $600-1,200/year in visa runs.
Vietnam e-visa address: just use any hotel from Google—no booking needed. Immigration doesn't verify, call hotels, or track where you stay. System automated.
Da Nang reality check: 90%+ properties have serious mold (health issues), relentless karaoke noise pollution. Third-world problems at first-world prices ($800-1,500/mo).
Build real social life in Da Nang: become a regular at local spots, take Vietnamese classes, invest deeply in one friendship vs. collecting contacts.
Best courier for Da Nang: Royal Mail—reliable, affordable, door delivery. Avoid UPS (lost packages). DHL has $40+ customs fees. Small parcels rarely have issues.
Da Nang 2026: $900-$1,200/month total. Rent $290-390+, motorbike $125/month, food $1-10/meal. Best areas: Hai Chau, My An, Son Tra. Safe, modern, affordable.
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