Blog posts

• Ask Me Anything!

  Hello! I've been getting quite a few questions in my inbox on here, and I want everyone to know: you can ask me anything! If you've already signed up for the Vietnam internship in February,...

• Things my classes love doing.

  I've just completed my first month of teaching here in Ho Chi Minh City. It's been stressful at times, but mostly very rewarding. This is definitely the best job I've ever had =) When I...

• Things I wish I'd packed (and things I probably should've left behind).

  Hello all! Today, I've been doing some laundry. The facilities at my school are pretty basic when it comes to washing clothes, and I have to hand-wash my underwear myself. On top of that, I...

• How to cross a Saigon street, and other survival tips for Vietnam.

  Greetings from Vietnam! It's a balmy 35 degrees outside, and I'm desperately trying not to move too much, with my air-con on full blast. Despite the heat, it's pretty grey outside, as the heavens are...

• Travel by train in Vietnam

  I travelled to Vietnam in February and March of 2011 and decided to take the train from HCMC to Hue then from Hue to Hanoi. It was one of my most amazing travel experiences.  For...