Nobody told me Vietnam looked like this.
And I am still not over it. Not even close.
This is not a highlight reel from a two week vacation. This is what we found when we chose Vietnam as our home base as an American expat family.…
1. Stop doing it yourself because it’s faster.
I know. It’s exhausting to watch them struggle. But every time we swoop in and handle it, we’re making a deposit into their helplessness and a withdrawal from their capability.
Short term ease is costing you long term humans.…
ESCAPE THE MATRIX MONDAYS 🌏
One thing Americans don’t fully realize until they leave…
is how different life can feel outside the U.S.
Not just financially. Mentally. Physically. Socially.…
This is NOT the Sahara 🏜️
This is NOT Namibia.
This is Mui Ne, Vietnam 🇻🇳
One country. Every terrain.
📍 White Sand Dunes = massive desert vibes + ATV rides
📍 Red Sand Dunes = unreal sunset spot by the beach
🗓️ BEST TIME TO VISIT: April – August…
Every time I post about life abroad, someone says the same thing. "Well of course it's cheap, everyone there is poor, they only make a few hundred dollars a month." Let me gently explain why that take makes no sense.…
If you needed a reason to believe the world is still good, here it is.
Two wild monkeys took in an orphaned kitten and started caring for it like their own, right in front of us. We barely breathed.…
Are you seriously telling me this is the only option?
Drop your kids off. Sit in a classroom all day. Prepare for a life most adults don’t even enjoy.
No.
We chose something different.…
A movie night for a family of five in the U.S.: tickets, popcorn, drinks, parking. You're easily at $80-$100 USD for two hours in the dark you forget by Monday.…
RAILAY BEACH DAY TRIP TIPS ☀️🚤
From Ao Nang during Songkran (April 13-18) = chaos + paradise
🚤 GETTING THERE:
Longtail boat from Ao Nang: ฿100 ∼$3 one-way
15–30 min ride, boats leave when full ∼8 people
Last boat back ∼6PM, after 6PM = ฿150 night rate…
AMERICAN EXPAT - DA NANG DIARIES 🌴
A pretty normal day for us living in Da Nang, Vietnam
Beach walk, gym, homeschool, sports, work, errands, family time… and honestly every day ends up looking a little different depending on what’s going on.…
I MOVED MY FAMILY TO VIETNAM AND NOW AMERICA FEELS LIKE THE THIRD WORLD. PART 2.
📱 $10 unlimited 5G. No contract. No hidden fees. No choosing between data and groceries.…