To be honest, Hanoi is not the ideal place people with a regular job would wish to spend their location independent life. Hanoi has no beach nor mountain nearby. It’s a city far from the coast, far from nature. But it’s a city that’s definitely something to consider because Hanoi seems like a great place to settle and be immersed in a new culture: Surrounded by affordable cost of living, smiling locals, most delicious food, and beautiful places to visit.