How to Find an Apartment in Haiphong Without Getting Scammed (No, Really)

i am not a real estate guru i am a 24-year-old thinker who learned too late that haiphong does not do labeling in the apartment hunt. one time i got a text from a guy who said ‘this is your new home’ and then blocked me when i asked for the address. so here’s the real talk: haiphong is a city where the buildings are like old friends-some of them nice, some of them full of ghosts, and all of them want your money. let’s talk about how to survive without ending up in a place that smells like mildew and regret.

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