Pat's Da Nang Guide

Da Nang
I spent all of February 2024 in Da Nang. First time in Vietnam and won't be my last.
Patrick Tammaro@pat

Antibiotics over the counter

I had to get some antibiotics in Da Nang. No need to get a prescription, which is nice compared to the US.

🏥 Health

JustBikes rental

I rented a semi-automatic scooter here for the entire month. I paid around 2 million dong (~$80 USD). They let me test it out for a few days before committing to the full month as I was nervous trying out a semi-automatic. Would definitely recommend. The owner is from Germany I believe?

🚗 Transportation

Be careful with airbnbs

Originally I thought I’d snag one for the month. Slimmer picking than I would’ve liked. I booked one for a few days to test it out before hoping to commit for the month. The place looked nothing like advertised. I ended up cancelling immediately and moving to a hotel.

🏨 Accommodations

Learn a few Vietnamese words

I swear by at least learning some basic words for every new country I go to. Trying to order a latte in the Vietnamese ended up creating a more pleasant interaction with the local, even though I usually butchered it!

🎭 Cultural