The Price of Being a Foreigner in Asia
I was out with a friend today shopping for camera equipment for my upcoming trip to Mongolia. I went to a local little camera ‘stall’…
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Grey’s Anatomy in Vietnam
I had been putting it off for as long as I could, but finally, after 6 months, I had to visit the hospital. No, I…
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Cyclo Sunday – A Tourist In My Home
I have been asked to produce a Saigon City guide for a travel website. At first this seemed rather simple, I’ve been living here for…
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The Motorbike Diaries: Adapting to Vietnam’s Unique Traffic Culture
Mirror, mirror on the motorbike…what are you for? I used to think they were obvious: check behind you, check your blind spot, stay aware. Simple….
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The Motorbike Diaries: Right of Way and Traffic Jams
Traffic in Saigon has a way of making you question every life choice you’ve ever made. One minute you’re cruising along, feeling like a seasoned…
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Video of the Week – Commuting in Vietnam
You may want to pop a Dramamine before watching this video of my commute to work. I teach at a manufacturing plant outside of HCMC…
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Alphabet Soup
Life is full of turns, twists, and curves. I recently listened to one of my favorite podcasts, This American Life, they did a show on…
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The Motorbike Diaries: Traffic Laws in Vietnam
Traffic Laws in Vietnam are sort of like Santa Claus…not very real. Every time I climb onto my motorbike in Saigon, I have this fleeting…
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The Motorbike Diaries: Exploring Vietnam Rain Poncho Fashion
I’m going to state the obvious – I’m a girl. What I mean by that is I can exhibit typical girl traits at times, especially…
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Vietnam Photography
Check out my Vietnam Photography at Global Photography by Sherry Ott From the North to the South; city, village, and delta – take a look at cultural…
