I was very worried when my husband and I first decided that we were going to move to Hanoi for a few months. I had read all the (mostly bad) things about it, but we decided to try it out anyway and I’m SO glad we did. Looking back on our time there, I know …
Ah, the dreaded visa! I know how difficult it can be to find straight forward information online about visas. Do you need one? How do I get a visa? Where to apply? Is this website reputable or am I getting scammed or overpaying? That’s why I’ve laid out this all-questions-answered guide to getting a Vietnam …
Are you wondering “Should I move to Vietnam?” Well, I think you should! Vietnam is a haven for people like Jake and me who are always searching for a better quality of life at a cheaper price. If you’ve ever considered leaving your home country for some time abroad (or even to retire!), let me …
In Southeast Asia, you NEED a motorbike! There’s really no better way to get around. It’s definitely one of my favorite things about living on this side of the world. Every time we move, Jake searches for an hour or two on Facebook and Google until we find the cheapest place. In Hanoi, we found …
I spent hours researching every Halong Bay Cruise there was and finally came to this conclusion: it’s way too expensive! I have found a way to do Halong Bay WITHOUT an expensive cruise (basically the cheap way to do Halong Bay) and it’s perfect for those of us who love to save money AND see …