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Blue Dress
The woman at the table next to me interrupts my afternoon coffee and reading. “Are you using this fan?” she asks in Vietnamese. Obviously I…
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The In-Between
Saigon at night is magic. One step in the past, one in the future. The past so heavy with war, imperialism, internal strife. But the…
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Am I a Digital Nomad?
Conforming to stereotypes I see a lot of blog posts about digital nomad life. There are a few common themes… “See the world, work on…
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Lessons Learned in Vietnam
First Impressions If you’ve been in contact with me over the past few weeks, it would come to no surprise that my first impressions of…
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Avoiding Awkward Roommate Encounters on the Mist Trail, Yosemite
Exploring the Mist Trail, Yosemite As I walk out the door I notice a stack of cash on my desk, $32 short. Not to mention…
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Saudade
My mantra to help me achieve my sabbatical goals I was born and raised in Seattle, WA. Reside in Santa Monica, CA. And the world…
Personal stories from Saigon and the road.
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Personal stories from Saigon and the road.
The cities and roads I’ve spent time in, from Bagan to Penang to Kyoto.
Leaving a corporate career and building a life in Vietnam.