Fourteen Thousand Miles Away Isn’t So Far: Keeping Close with My Mom from Vietnam — Friend For The Ride
When I was in Vietnam this summer, I had an extremely difficult decision. My relationship was falling apart, I was Continue Reading
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Learning Vietnamese
People often say learning a language helps you understand a culture. I always thought this just meant you could communicate Continue Reading
Expat Life in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)— An Update
I’m surprised how much I love this city. After I arrived mid-May, Damian and I moved to a cute serviced Continue Reading
Birthdays, Beaches, and Broken Buildings
In my favorite Doctor Who episode, Blink, two girls enter an abandoned house. Thus sparks one of my favorite dialogue exchanges Continue Reading
Working on the Road
“How long have you been traveling?” I hate this question. Unfortunately, it’s a question I get asked pretty much anytime Continue Reading
Reclaiming Travel
I recently canceled my flight from Medellin to Miami. It was supposed to be for today, April 30th. I’m not Continue Reading
How I Make Money Traveling the World
Two weeks ago I got an amazing job offer. It had a great salary, tons of benefits, and involved writing. Continue Reading
Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Writing a Novel
In November 2016, I began a novel. My decision to write came much earlier. In many ways, it started in Continue Reading
Making $200 Before Breakfast
I stopped taking editing jobs after a string of bad clients over the summer and decided to focus my energy Continue Reading