Start from the Beginning – Motorbike Diaries Vol. 1 Sunday…today is the day it has to happen. No rain, no motorbikes in my way, just the hot sun beating down on the pavement and the open road beckoning me for adventure. Well, actually I’d like to believe that it was beckoning me…but it was hard to […]
The Motorbike Diaries – Vol. 3
Start from the Beginning – Motorbike Diaries Vol. 1 Obstacles. Today was the day, the day I was supposed to take the motorbike out and practice. Yet from the moment I stepped outside today I had obstacles in my way. In my little alleyway that leads to my apartment were about 15 parked motorbikes. Somehow the […]
The Motorbike Diaries – Vol. 2
Start from the Beginning – Motorbike Diaries Vol. 1 There is a motorbike in my living room. Don’t worry, I put it there on purpose, I didn’t drive through a wall or anything. It’s just sitting there, paid for, looking at me as if it were a piece of furniture. It’s kind of like the […]
The Motorbike Diaries – Vol. 1
Yes, you have all heard about the movie Motorcycle Diaries; Che Guevara and his epic motorcycle journey through South America. No, the title of this post wasn’t a typo. I’ve decided that since conquering my fear of driving in Ho Chi Minh City seems to be something I think about 24/7, I might as well […]
The ‘D’ Word
I started my morning screaming at people today. Granted I’m not a morning person, that’s no secret, but I don’t normally scream at people. Sure, I think it – but it seldom comes out. “Get off the f’ing sidewalk!!” I believe this is what escaped my lips with some really pissed-off arm gestures accompanying the […]
Teacher – Teacher!
I’ve been teaching ESL now for 5 months and it’s had its ups and downs. It’s honestly a lot of work, but it does get a bit easier once you’ve been there for a while. The prep time is reduced, and you learn that you simply need to stay a step ahead of the students. […]
Year of the Ox – Tet!
For pictures of HCMC during Tet – click here! Regardless of what you call it – there’s a big celebration going on over here in this half of the world. Technically it’s Lunar New Year however it’s referred to as Chinese New Year unless, of course, you are in Vietnam where it’s called Tet. I […]
Travel Ink
Check out my latest article written for The Indie Travel Podcast. It’s all about the tattoos you get while traveling. Did I get inked??? Read it and find out – Travel Ink! While you are on the Indie Travel Podcast site – browse around and check out the new design. Craig and Linda did a […]
ChristmAsia!
I’ve had a few questions about what it’s like to spend Christmas in Asia, so I thought I would give you my perspective as well as a photographic tour through HCMC Christmas Festivities. For for photo journey of HCMC lights – click here! I must admit that Ho Chi Minh City has surprised me with […]
Yesterday…In my Normal Life
I had a funny little day yesterday. The scary part is that I’m starting to believe this is normal for my life in Vietnam. My definition of normal has slowly changed over the last three months. I often wonder what my friends in the US would think…is this normal? I will let you be the […]
