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Visiting Anthony Bourdain's Lunch Lady in Saigon, Vietnam

Come with me to try one of Anthony Bourdain's favorite street food vendors in Saigon, Vietnam: The Lundy Lady. She serves a different...

Leaving Vietnam : Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Turkey in 2021

I moved to Vietnam in January 2021 to teach English. For the most part, life was pretty normal after we got out of our initial...

Teaching English in Vietnam: Pros and Cons of Working for EMG Education

I moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in January 2021 to teach English for a company called EMG Education. They are the largest education...

Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 2021

I moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to teach English in January 2021. Although you don't make too much money as an English teacher...

Living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: A Day at the Secret Lake

I moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to teach English in January of 2021. Saigon is truly an amazing place to live. It's filled with...

Teaching English in Vietnam: Day in my life (when I'm not teaching!)

I'm giving you a sneak peak into a day in my life as an expat living in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. I am an English teacher in...

What to Do and See in Nha Trang, Vietnam

While we were teaching English in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam we had a 4-day holiday weekend, so we took a trip up to Da Lat and Nha Trang in...

What to Do and See in Da Lat, Vietnam

While we were teaching English in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam we had a 4-day holiday weekend, so we took a trip up to Da Lat and Nha Trang in...

What to Do and See in the Mekong Delta: Ben Tre, Vietnam

Ben Tre is a town in Vietnam's Mekong Delta region in the south. It is extremely underrated, but it is SO STUNNING. It's the perfect...

What to Do and See in Mui Ne, Vietnam

Mui Ne, Vietnam is a great day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It's one of the best beaches in the southern region of Vietnam and...

First week teaching at EMG Education in Vietnam

In January 2021, I moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam because I accepted a teaching position with a company called EMG Education. They...

$450 Apartment Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

After a few days of looking for apartments in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam we found the perfect one! It was in our budget, the decor felt...

Finding an apartment in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Go apartment hunting with me in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! Right after checking out of quarantine, I go exchange money, get a local SIM...

Mandatory Hotel Quarantine in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

I moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in January 2021 and this was the standard protocol for everyone coming in overseas. There was only...