The Story of KT

I’ve lived in Vietnam for almost 7 years, and I’ve used that experience to create practical guides for people who want clearer information before traveling, moving, dating, or building a life here.

These are based on what I’ve actually experienced on the ground, not recycled information from random travel blogs.

Vietnam travel guides
I currently have premium city guides for:
Da Nang
Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi
Phu Quoc
Nha Trang
Hoi An
Da Lat
Hai Phong
Quy Nhon
Hue
Can Tho
Ninh Binh
Sapa
The guides cover where to stay, what to do, transportation, food, local experiences, and what to know before arriving.

Individual premium city guides are $5.
The Vietnam Travel Guide Bundle is $12.

Browse the travel guides:
thestoryofkt.com/guides

Moving and visa resources
I also created resources for people planning a longer stay or relocation:
Vietnam Visa Guide 2026: $12
Vietnam Move Starter Pack 2026: $12
Browse the moving and visa guides:
thestoryofkt.com/guides

Dating in Vietnam guides
These guides help men better understand Vietnamese dating culture, communication, family expectations, red flags, green flags, and differences between age groups.

Individual dating guides are $5.
The Complete Dating in Vietnam Bundle is $15.

Browse the dating guides:
thestoryofkt.com/dating-guides

I also make videos covering many of these same topics, including living in Vietnam, travel, dating, relocation, housing, costs, visas, and lessons I’ve learned while living here.

Watch The Story of KT on YouTube:
youtube.com/@thestoryofkt

My goal is to help people save time, avoid expensive mistakes, and make better decisions about Vietnam.

#BlackInVietnam #Vietnam #LivingInVietnam #VietnamTravel #MoveToVietnam #DatingInVietnam #VietnamExpat #ExpatLife #TheStoryOfKT

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What matters most for a KT subscriber trip?

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What Vietnam experience would you be most interested in?

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New video is up.

I linked up with Richard and Cheng from Richie Rich Abroad here in Vietnam during Juneteenth, and we had a real conversation about life in the Philippines, building abroad, Black expat life, relationships, and what it really means to create a life outside your home country.

This one is part travel, part culture, part real expat talk.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/PTsuTUF4Au0

Also go show Richie Rich Abroad some love. They’re building their own story from the Philippines and sharing what life abroad really looks like.

Question for you:

Would you ever consider living in the Philippines, or is Vietnam still higher on your list?

#BlackInThePhilippines #Philippines #BlackAbroad #TheStoryOfKT

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This week’s live is about Can Tho.

Episode 6 of the city series:

Where Expats Should Live In Can Tho And Where To Avoid

Can Tho is not a beach city. It is not a big expat hotspot. It is a slower, more local Mekong Delta city.

That can be a great fit for the right person.

It can also feel too quiet, too local, or too limited if you need nightlife, dating options, big-city energy, or easy English-friendly services.

We’ll talk live about Ninh Kieu, Xuan Khanh, An Binh, Cai Rang, local areas, rent reality, transportation, social life, and who Can Tho actually fits.

Bring your questions to the chat.

Watch here:
youtube.com/live/JT5G6zfblSg

#CanTho #Vietnam #LivingInVietnam #ExpatsInVietnam #MovingToVietnam #TheStoryOfKT

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Part 2 of our Buon Ma Thuot series is live now for channel members.

In this one, my wife and I show another side of Vietnam’s coffee region, waterfalls, countryside, coffee farms, and the slower side of Dak Lak that most travelers and expats miss.

Members can watch early here:
https://youtu.be/F1bksXkbNS8

The video will be available to everyone in a few hours.

If you want to join the other members and get early access to all videos, plus other special perks, you can join here:
youtube.com/channel/UCiC_QLQKJRJD9GV_YoZGSWw/join

Would you visit Dak Lak for more than coffee?

#BuonMaThuot #DakLak #VietnamTravel #thestoryofkt

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⚠️ Hanoi is tightening foreigner residence reporting from July 1, 2026.

This matters for hotels, serviced apartments, homestays, Airbnb-style hosts, apartment owners, employers, and foreign residents staying in Hanoi.

Under Hanoi’s new implementation of the Capital Law, accommodation providers must properly declare temporary residence for foreign guests.

The fines are serious:

• 1–3 unreported foreign guests: VND 6–10 million
• 4–8 unreported foreign guests: VND 20–30 million
• 9+ unreported foreign guests: VND 30–40 million
• False or improper invitation/sponsorship procedures: VND 30–37.5 million

Important detail: the listed fines apply to individuals. Organizations may face double the individual fine.

Vietnam is moving immigration compliance into a more digital and traceable system. If you are staying in Vietnam, renting to foreigners, managing apartments, or helping foreign workers, this is something to take seriously.

Source: Hanoi Resolution 56/2026/NQ-HĐND, Decree 282/2025/NĐ-CP, and the 2026 Capital Law.

Are foreign residents and accommodation providers in Hanoi ready for this change?

#Vietnam #Hanoi #ExpatsInVietnam #VietnamRelocation #TheStoryOfKT

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Most travelers talk about Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Hoi An…

But my wife and I went deeper into Vietnam’s Central Highlands to see Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam’s coffee country.

In part 1, we hit Pops Coffee, tried bún đỏ, visited The World Coffee Museum, checked out the elephant farm area, and explored a side of Vietnam most tourists never see.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/kqNYlSNn-Lo

Question for you:

Would you visit Buon Ma Thuot for coffee, local food, and a slower side of Vietnam, or would you stick to the more popular cities?

#BuonMaThuot #DakLak #VietnamTravel #VietnamCoffee #CentralHighlandsVietnam #TheStoryOfKT

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Today’s live is about Nha Trang.

Episode 5 of the city series:

Where Expats Should Live In Nha Trang And Where To Avoid

Nha Trang has the beach, ocean views, seafood, cafes, and a slower pace than Saigon.

But living there full-time is different from visiting for a few days.

Some areas are easy for new expats. Some feel too touristy. Some may be too far out. Some look good online but do not work for daily life.

We’ll break down Loc Tho, Hon Chong, Vinh Hai, local areas, rent reality, beach-side living, transportation, dating, social life, and who Nha Trang actually fits.

Watch here:
youtube.com/live/Hwhxq_FtUa4

#NhaTrang #Vietnam #LivingInVietnam #ExpatsInVietnam #MovingToVietnam #TheStoryOfKT

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New Vietnam travel guides are now live.

I just added 10 new city guides to help you plan smarter before you travel, scout, retire, or move to Vietnam.

New guides now available:

Can Tho
Hue
Quy Nhon
Hai Phong
Da Lat
Hoi An
Nha Trang
Phu Quoc
Sapa
Ninh Binh

These guides are built for people who want more than tourist tips. Each one covers where to stay, what to do, food, transportation, costs, safety, weather, common mistakes, and whether the city makes sense for a longer stay.

If you are planning a Vietnam trip or scouting cities before making a move, start here:

thestoryofkt.com/guides

Vietnam is not one-size-fits-all. The right city depends on your budget, lifestyle, health needs, travel style, and what kind of daily life you actually want.

These guides will help you stop guessing.

#VietnamTravel #MoveToVietnam #VietnamExpat #TheStoryOfKT #TravelVietnam

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