When people imagine life in Vietnam, they often picture the big moments… the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, bowls of steaming noodles from a street corner, motorbikes weaving through traffic, or wandering through a colorful […]
Category: By Year
See You Tomorrow @ 7:30
Some of my favorite memories of Vietnam aren’t the ones I planned. In fact, I usually don’t have a camera in my hand when they happen, so I’ll have to rely on memory. And memories […]
“You Skinny…Why?”
What Is It About the People of Hoi An? I’ve been asked more than once what it is that keeps pulling me back to Vietnam…and more specifically, Hoi An. The food is incredible. The cost […]
When the House Got Quiet and Life Got Bigger
For the past four years, I hadn’t lived alone. First it was Tbilisi. Then Vietnam. Always a roommate. Always shared kitchens, shared groceries, shared routines, shared life. And honestly? I loved it. There’s something comforting […]
Two Wheels, Three Friends, and a Very Specific Craving
I Followed a Pirate Flag to a Cheeseburger (And I’d Do It Again) They say the early bird catches the worm, but in Central Vietnam, the early rider catches the only thirty minutes of “pleasant” […]
The (Almost) Road Trip to Hanoi
One of my favorite things to do in Vietnam is hop on my scooter and just…go. Not because I have somewhere to be. Quite the opposite. The best rides are the ones without much of […]
Where I’ve Been
(July 2026) Create a map at Fla-shop.com The world is such a big place. Do you travel Quick or Slow? I see advantages and disadvantages to both. I’m currently (July 2026) home-based in Hoi An […]
The Georgian Supra
Attending a Georgian Supra is on the top of all Top 10 lists of things to do in Georgia (the country). Find out what a Georgian Supra is and what to expect.
Nazuki: The Georgian Bread on the Side of the Road
Finding bread on the side of the road in Georgia. #Nazuki #georgiafood #spendyoursummeringeorgia
Project Fi in Georgia (Country): Issues & Work-Arounds
Many long term travelers from the USA use Google Project Fi phone service. There are some great advantages to this service. With quick and intelligent shifting between partner networks in 200+ countries, Project Fi service […]
A Re-Discovered Life 