- Monthly Round-Ups
Since when have we been in the last quarter of 2017?! October was another fast (and productive) month here in Vietnam, so let’s quickly fill you in on life this side of the world! We made it out of city!! Twice! Shock, horror. I know, we’ve been mentioning at the end of every monthly round-up what […]
- Indonesia
Ubud is described as the cultural and arts centre of Bali. And it’s not hard to see why as you pass through bustling streets filled with handcrafted items, yoga studios and cookery schools. An escape into nature is only a hop, skip and a jump from the centre of Ubud, making it the ideal place […]
- Vietnam
One of the most popular things to do in the UNESCO city of Hoi An is to cycle around. The old city is pedestrianised for the majority of the day, which has made cycling a popular way for both locals and tourists to travel around town. During our first trip to Hoi An, way back […]
- Vietnam
Is there a better way to learn about a new culture than to eat it? I didn’t think so. Local food is such an important part of a country’s identity and something you just can’t skip delving into on a trip to Vietnam. So last year, shortly after we moved to Vietnam, we indulged on […]
- Living in Vietnam
Learning to ride a motorbike in Vietnam is definitely one of the best travel skills we’ve gained since leaving home. There is no better feeling that being able transport yourself around a city, without having to rely on any public transport. Not only have we been able to explore more of our home city, Saigon, […]
- Vietnam
While on our cookery course with Thuan Tinh Cookery school, we were taken to explore the Hoi An market, giving us an authentic peak into the local life. The market was a hectic hive of activity – colourful vegetables on every corner and the smell of fresh fish assaulting your nostrils, not to mention the constant […]
- Monthly Round-Ups
September has been a strange month, with both ups and down for us. I almost feel like Vietnam has been throwing its worst at us to see how we cope ha! From bike breakdowns and floods, to broken phones (plus now a cracked iPad), and pet troubles both at home and here, its been pretty […]
- Malaysia
The Malaysian island of Penang is home to the quaint UNESCO city of Georgetown. While the city has a colourful history, and boasts some beautiful architecture, there is a new draw that is attracting millennials on their travels through South East Asia. What could be enticing all those avotoast-loving hipsters? Penang street art of course! We […]
- Teaching English
When we were preparing to move to Vietnam and filling people in on our plans we used to get a lot of questions asking why? Why do you want to live there? Why do you want to teach English? So, we thought we would give you an insight into exactly why we teach English in Vietnam. Why teaching English? Teaching […]
- Teaching English
Picking a TEFL course can be challenging, especially with so many options on offer. After lots of back and forth trying to decide on one, we eventually opted to go with TEFL.org’s 140hr course. It turned out to be a good decision and we were really happy with our choice, even more so after successfully landing […]