Living overseas is fun, exciting, and full of adventure. New food, new cityscapes, and new people; there’s so much to explore! But while living in a foreign country can be a great experience, it can also be emotionally challenging –…
If there’s anything that the last month has taught us, it’s that we need to post more often. We’ll be publishing a few more articles soon. There’s been a lot of blowback from the Sexual Harassment article – but what’s…
It’s been quite an eventful month, and we wanted to get a short compilation of things that have recently been abuzz on social media within the community in Saigon – by way of a bingo card! So here’s the inaugural…
Got a few days off? Looking for a nice spot, not just to relax but also to do a few interesting things? Why not try Hoi An! When it comes to all-in-one holiday destinations, this charming town located in Central…
I recently wrote a few guest articles for LTL Flexi Classes (an online language school with a focus on – you guessed it – flexible classes). There were 3 guest posts in total – 2 were very specific to Vietnam,…
Phong Nha is a small town but it is big on activities. It already has a lot of options for adventure, but with the discovery of the Son Doong Cave (currently the world’s largest known cave system), it’s quickly building…
I’m never going to Highlands Coffee ever again. And I’m writing at least 1000 words to explain why. But before we continue, here’s an oldie but goodie: Vietnam has got awesome beaches, vast swathes of jungle, awesome national parks, and…
17 April 2022 – I guess Easter Sunday is as good a time as any to celebrate. Am very happy to let you know that we’ve now reached over: 10 Follows on Instagram 100 Likes on Facebook (if you haven’t…
View Post Who would have thought that a chocolate farm/factory would be close enough for a day trip from Saigon? But it is! And it’s surprisingly easy to get to – apparently, there are some tour groups that go there…
From team sports to individual activities, there is something for everyone in our little town of Saigon. Whether you’re a newcomer who’s looking to find a ready made social circle; or a long term resident that’s looking for something new…
Whether you want to buy a flight ticket, get a 2nd hand bike, or shop around for a new apartment, there will always be lots of things to consider. You’ll have a key list of pros and cons that will…
Expat life is awesome. No other way to put it. You get to travel, experience new cultures, meet new people and explore new places. What was previously “exotic” food is now just “breakfast”, and what was previously just “breakfast” is…