July 2024

job Teaching English in Vietnam is not a one-size-fits-all kinda business. There are many different types of teaching jobs available and, while most of them still centre around English, there is bound to be one style of teaching which suits you better than the rest. This post shares the types of teaching jobs you can […]

Bao Loc has lots of restaurants for Vietnamese food, but very little foreign food on offer. The area around the lake has lots of street vendors set up at night. Coffee culture is strong in Bao Loc, unsurprisingly when you consider the coffee plantations that surround the city. I tried a few cool coffee shops […]

To teach English abroad you need a qualification to prove you have the expertise to be in charge of a classroom. In the business, this is referred to as TEFL qualification and it’s required for all teaching positions. As teaching English grows into a popular and attractive way to experience other cultures, so grows the […]

Make your Cambodia travels truly unforgettable by including these bucketlist things to do in your Cambodia itinerary! Whether you’re travelling for 1 week, 2 weeks or 3, these Cambodia itineraries have you covered for how to best spend your time backpacking in Cambodia. Trying to pick where to visit during your Cambodia trip? This guide […]

These 5 tips for visiting Angkor Wat will help you have the best experience. Includes ticket discounts, dress code and how to rent a cheap private tuk-tuk. Home to the iconic bamboo train, the unique bat cave, and the friendliest of locals, here is how to spend one day in Battambang, Cambodia.

While I haven’t yet dipped my toes into the Vlogging world of YouTube, my talented boyfriend has been documenting some of our adventures over on his YouTube channel. I hope these videos will inspire you to adventure in Vietnam. Press play, and enjoy. Vietnam Cinematic Vlog While this video was actually shot and edited before […]

Whether you’re planning on doing the iconic motorbike tour from southern Vietnam all the way to the north, or a shorter road trip, you’ll want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible to have fun on the road. Aside from the regular kit you need to pack for a trip, there are a few […]

Make your Cambodia travels truly unforgettable by including these bucketlist things to do in your Cambodia itinerary! Whether you’re travelling for 1 week, 2 weeks or 3, these Cambodia itineraries have you covered for how to best spend your time backpacking in Cambodia. Hunting for the best things to do in Phnom Penh? This guide […]

Da Nang is one of my favourite places in Vietnam. The city is surrounded by nature, with mountains flanking it and white-sand beaches lining the coast. Many people skip Da Nang when travelling through Vietnam, opting to spend their time in the ancient cities of Hue and Hoi An instead, yet there is so much […]

Looking for a side trip from Bangkok? Only 2.5 hours away by train, Kanchanaburi is the perfect place to go! This guide shares how to take the train to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok, including 2024 train times and prices.

Living in Vietnam, Vietnam Thao Dien has garnered a reputation among the Saigonese as a hotbed for foreigners to live, particularly English-speaking expats. It’s one of the largest expat areas in Saigon, with the other main spot for foreigners to settle being Phu My Hung in District 7. There are many reasons why expats might […]

One of the biggest challenges you will face when moving abroad is making friends and creating a social life from scratch. While hard to begin with, creating a social life from scratch can be extremely rewarding as you chose to connect with those who share similar goals and interests. I have made some amazing, like-minded […]

Koh Rong might be the paradise island you’re dreaming of; powdery-white sand, turquoise water and lush jungle. Check out these things to do on Koh Rong! When in the land of motorbikes, you have to ride one! Here are the best roads to motorbike in Vietnam, including rentals, routes and Easy Rider tours. Add a […]

Along the route, there are lots of beautiful viewpoints as well as an ancient watchtower and war bunkers at the top of the pass, secluded beaches you can hike to on the Da Nang side and lagoons and waterfalls on the Hue side. All these sites transform motorbiking the Hai Van Pass into more than […]