Tourism

Are you dying to see the world but unsure how to do it?? If so, you might be interested in teaching English abroad! There are so many different countries where there is a high demand for English teachers, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the possibilities! Having taught for almost three years in SE Asia […]

The roads in Asia are unlike any the west have ever seen, from the crazy fast drivers in Thailand to the small alleys and incessant honking of Bali, these streets are cray – but Vietnam puts them all to shame. The roads here, especially in big cities like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh are wild. […]

Navigating the world of Instagram is a daunting task, let alone trying to figure out what the heck us ladies are doing in our photos! Before I started taking lots of travel pictures I would just be BAFFLED at these travel Instagram accounts! Like why am I only seeing the back of your head? Or […]

Whether you are planning short holiday or a long term move, chances are that you are wondering where to stay in Hanoi. This city is deceptively large and not many of the cities best neighborhoods are known to Hanoi newbies! I have lived in three of the seven most popular neighborhoods in my almost two […]

So you want to understand how to start a travel blog? I feel you! Years ago I was searching for exactly the same thing. I was overwhelmed by all the different and oftentimes conflicting information out there on how to create a blog along and which means to do it. I fumbled my way through […]

Navigating the blogging world is hard am I right?! There are so many misconceptions and misinformation that it is so so difficult to find the tools to succeed let alone finding someone who you can relate to, and can trust the information that they give is correct. It doesn’t have to be confusing though. These […]

Sweeping views, impressive architecture, profound history and vibrant cuisines — Vietnam is no doubt a bucket-list-worthy destination. Whether you are just visiting or setting roots, here are 11 things I wish I knew before moving to Vietnam. *Please note that I (Kelsey) have lived and worked in Hanoi for three years but I am in […]

The neighborhood I lived in, in Thailand A question I’ve heard time and time again from friendly strangers on the internet to my own family. It seems though we are enigmas to the world, expat-y 20 somethings living in a foreign country and traveling to as many places as possible, seems to be a concept […]

With all of social media flooded with picturesque photos of waterfalls and the sparkly temples of distant lands it’s easy to make a different version of South East Asia in your mind than how it is in actuality! Don’t get me wrong – the past year and a half living in Thailand has been the […]

Vietnam is one of the most beautiful countries in SE Asia, and the north of Vietnam is just exploding with amazing places! Here are five of my favorite Northern spots that you absolutely must visit!! Hanoi Vietnam’s capital city is rapidly blossoming into a unique northern metropolis, full of delicious food, interesting architecture, and a […]

There are few things in life better than a quality brunch, but sometimes they are hard to find. After three years of ‘brunch trials’ in Vietnam’s capital city, I compiled the best of the best for Hanoi – here are my top picks. Sitting on the picturesque Truc Bach lake is Hanoi’s latest addition to […]

I am such a sucker for an inspiring quote and have spent more hours digesting thousands of beautiful words than I would like to admit! Here are (in no particular order) 17 of my favorite travel quotes which inspired me to move abroad, and which continue to feed my relentless wanderlust. “And then there is the […]