Adios California. Hola Peru! Continue reading
I Guess This Magic Happens In Twos
Here’s what hours of alone time behind the wheel will get you: magic! (You’re welcome.) Continue reading
Delightful week in the desert
What do people do in the desert? Nothing! At least, if you’re us two. (And by “nothing” I really mean “everything”.) Continue reading
I’m not changing the name of this blog!
Yes, I know this is an “Asia” blog. Yes, I know Peru is not in Asia. Forget all that – we’re going to Peru! (Surprise!) Continue reading
Guest-On-Guest Irritation
Without revealing at whose house this happened, here’s my tale of enduring someone I hope to never become. Continue reading
The Underrated Twins of Valencia
First time for everything: Of all the people I’ve met on airplanes and exchanged information with, Kirk is the only one I’ve ever seen later on. Continue reading
These Baby Seals Will Bite Your Face Off
Don’t be fooled by their silky pelt and big, innocent eyes. Given the chance, these adorable pups will rip the flesh straight from your bone! Continue reading
The incredible Mr. Man-Dog of Telluride
Telluride was a whirlwind of snowfall, new friends, and a dog like I’ve never seen. Continue reading
The illustrious LIEBSTER Award
Minding my own business, nice and sore following my first day of snowboarding here in Telluride, I open my laptop to my new LIEBSTER award. Yay! Continue reading
Two Blogs, A Wedding And Plenty of Austin Weird
Eleven days in Austin flew past. Here are the snippets and highlights. Continue reading
Back in the US!
Not a whole lot to say lately, but here’s a little bit. Continue reading
The shirt I won’t be wearing in the US
The relationship between local Vietnamese here and Viet Kieu in the US is nuanced, complicated and something I’ll only vaguely know as an outsider. But I know enough to know that I maybe shouldn’t wear this shirt in the US. Continue reading
My favorite city in Japan: Hong Kong
Maybe I’m a magnet for people who think Hong Kong is part of Japan; I sure have run into enough of them. Here’s my own theory of the strange misconception. Continue reading
Off to Hong Kong with Viktor
Part 3 of 3 in my “week in the life”. Read how I kidnapped a Swedish national and took him to Hong Kong to meet Jessica and Chip! (Yes, Chip returns!) Continue reading
Kuala Lumpur with Mathias and Eefje
Part 2 of 3 of my “week in the life” article. (I just found out it won’t be posted until May 20!) **Lots of pics!!** Continue reading
Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur
Part 1 of 3 in my photo-heavy version of the “week in the life” article I finally finished. Continue reading
“I love Vietnam!”, “I hate Vietnam!”
After 2+ months of research, here are my 6 theories on why Vietnam visitors are so polarized. Continue reading
Guest Post: Wild World of Expats
The deer, the wolf, the tiger and the owl: A local’s honest thoughts on Western expats here in HCMC, Vietnam. Continue reading
Hello Kitty’s Angels (Hey, it’s Sophie!!)
Sophie swooped in on her motorbike and picked me up from work. A friend of mine called us “Hello Kitty’s Angels” because of my shirt. Continue reading
How Steve Jobs and Britney Spears buried the Vietnam War
When we Americans hear “Vietnam” we think “the War”. This does not happen the other way around. Continue reading
