The not-so-pretty side of living in Saigon
Here’s what people don’t tell you about moving to Saigon.
Mastering Being Alone
Choosing to be alone isn’t sad, it actually makes you happier and way more in control of your life
Stop Glorifying Lazy Days
We’ve romanticised “bed rotting” like it’s rest, but it’s not. It’s avoidance dressed up as self-care.
The Annual Company Trip
4:30 a.m. wake-up, three-hour bus ride, and one too many drinks with my coworkers. Somehow, it ended with me drunk in the ocean.
48 Hours in Da Lat
£40 flight, £1 hostel, and a break from Saigon sweat. One of my better impulsive decisions.
Can I Afford to Live in Saigon?
Ever wondered if you can actually afford to live in Saigon as a teacher? Here’s the honest breakdown.
How This City Rewired Me
A bit of a personal one this week! How Saigon has made me a better version of myself.
Vietnam Visa Struggles
One month in and I’m already being deported (okay, not really, but close enough)
How to Meet Friends Early On
Whether it’s saying yes to new experiences or learning how to enjoy your own company, here’s how I’m finding my people in Vietnam.
A Week in the Life of a New TEFL Teacher in Saigon
Motorbike crashes, rain-soaked fireworks, way too much coffee, and somehow, actual teaching.
What I Got Right (and Wrong) In My First Week Here
Apparently my visa was fake. Before I’d even boarded the plane, I was being told I might not make it to Vietnam at all.