What Is It Like To Live And Work In Rural Vietnam?

For a long time, and until relatively recently, Vietnam had been associated almost entirely with conflict, trauma, and poverty – the French colonization, the Japanese occupation, subsequent freedom along with the split into North and South Vietnam, followed by the

Top Ten Insider Tips About Vietnam

Since 1986, when the Vietnamese government started a steady process of economic and political reform, the country has not only prospered but opened itself up to the world. It now attracts quite a large number of expats from all over

Ten Essentials You Need To Pack For a Move to Vietnam

Vietnam is fast becoming a popular expat destination for a number of reasons, including its great weather, rich culture, and a much lower cost of living than most other South-East Asian countries. However, when planning a move to Vietnam, you

Kerri Loughran, Ho Chi Minh City

Who are you? I’m a British Expat, living and working in HCMC, Vietnam. I graduated with a degree in English Literature from Lancaster University in 2010 and have spent the last few years trying to figure out what I want

Michael Tatarski, Ho Chi Minh City

My name is Michael Tatarski. I am a 22 year-old American from New Orleans who is teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I attended the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania, where I studied Political Science and History. I

Jonathan Hoff, Ho Chi Minh City

Jonathan Hoff, born in Bournemouth England. I’m 30 years old and currently a teacher by profession. I moved abroad to Korea in 2004 before heading to Vietnam in 2005. I had spent a year travelling Asia and Australasia before that,