There's something electric happening in Vietnam right now. You might not think so having never visited, but once you're on the ground it's hard to deny the excitement on the streets of Saigon. The buzz, the smell of street food everywhere, and the hustle/bustle of the city is really something to experience. With more than three months in Vietnam, this has been our longest stay since we left the Philippines back in September 2014. We came into Saigon with a a great network of people living … [Read more...]
Exploring Bangkok And A Family Reunion
Ah, Bangkok. This incredibly vibrant city can really overload the senses. From the delightful smells and tastes of some of the best street food on the planet to the pulsating beats that overload the city's nightlife - prepare to be overwhelmed by it all! For these reasons (and many more) Bangkok is definitely my favorite city (so far) in SE Asia. My first visit was in 2012 and my impression hasn't changed much since then. While I grew up in a small town surrounded by … [Read more...]
Living (Temporarily) In Chiang Mai
We're out! We've left the Philippines and arrived September 15th, 2014 in Chiang Mai Thailand - our first stop on what we hope will be an amazing, whirlwind tour of all the places we want to go and see. We found a neat, loft-style place on the 3rd floor of a 3-story building. It's a really nice place and feels like home - much better than the small condo we stayed at in Manila for a week. Life in Chiang Mai feels very much like a Thai version of Davao - the place we lived previously. It's … [Read more...]
We’re On The Road! Our Journey Begins…
It was four months ago that we decided to become a location independent couple and now the long wait is over! We’re on the road baby! :-) We left the house we were renting in Davao City for more than two years, sold all of our stuff, packed everything into suitcases, and have finally said goodbye to the city we've called home for nearly 5 years. It's hard to explain our feelings about leaving. On our last night in the house we sat around the dining room table, listening to music and … [Read more...]
Facing Fears And Insecurities As A Location Independent Couple
Justin and I were arguing when the topic of our leaving came up and I found myself in tears. What I hadn't told him was that - even though I'm really excited about moving away from the Philippines - I'm nervous and anxious about it as well. We're going to be far from home, my family, and everything I've grown up with and I'm worried about a bunch of things: What if we grow apart? What if I don't find any friends or nobody likes me? How will we deal with the stress of traveling … [Read more...]