There is a particular kind of tired that comes at the end of the Vietnamese summer school break. It is not the tired of having done nothing. It is the tired of three months of doubled schedules, extra classes stacked onto regular classes, and the specific challenge of teaching children who are present in body…
There’s a thing that happens at Vietnamese beaches that takes a while to understand if you grew up somewhere else. The beach is full. People are dressed beautifully. Parasols are open, selfie sticks are extended, and the photographer of the group is working harder than anyone else there. The water, for the most part, is…
Is Mũi Né Worth the Hype? Scroll through Instagram, and Mũi Né looks like a mirage. Massive white dunes that could be the Sahara, red canyons that look like Mars, and not a soul in sight. But if you ask travelers in Saigon, you get a different story. You hear about the plastic trash, the…
The New Saigon Airport: Is Long Thanh Really Opening in 2026? And What It Means for Your Next Trip! If you’ve flown into Tan Son Nhat (SGN) recently, you know the drill: circling the runway for 30 minutes, waiting forever at immigration, and then battling the gridlock into District 1. Living down here in Sóc…
The Stone and the Spirit If you missed Part 1 Con Dao is a place of haunting beauty and unbroken spirit. In Part 2 of my cycling journey, I park the bike to face the island’s stone history—from the French “Tiger Cages” to the American era. This is a story of resilience, respect, and the…
These are the moments between destinations. Small, quiet scenes that don’t announce themselves, but linger long after the ride ends. Tet on Two Wheels: The Con Dao Run The Mission: Escape the mainland for Tet 2025. No motorbike rentals. No taxis. Just a mountain bike, a desire for open roads, and quiet beaches. The Vibe…
