I get a bit of an ache in my heart when I think of Cambodia. Not only because of it's hugely tragic past, although incredibly heart wrenching in so many ways, but also because of the fact that I'm no longer there right this very moment. I fell in love with Cambodia. The people are kind, they're ... View Post
What’s an Irish Wedding Like?
It's the question I pondered from the moment the invitation arrived. I'd been to an English wedding and it was totally different to what we do in the US. The wedding goes on ALL DAY. Also, no open bar (imagine the cost and mayhem of an all day open bar?). Also, there are two parties at an English ... View Post
A 30 Day Vietnam Itinerary
Vietnam is an incredible country - full of diverse and delicious foods, varying landscapes from mountains to beaches to rice fields to towering karst topography. During our 30 days in Vietnam, we went from North to South at a slow-ish pace, trying to take our time as much as we could, but still ... View Post
The Best Things I Ate in Taiwan
Looking back at these pictures makes my mouth water. Our trip to Taiwan was all too short - only five days of eating the best street food I've ever had and hardly getting out of the city of Taipei at all. It meant only five nights of markets and five days of stuffing my face with buns and dumplings ... View Post
Sometimes Being an Expat is Hard
Even writing that title I feel like a smarmy little jerk. My life lived around the world is sooooo hard. But hear me out. Life abroad isn't all the Facebook posts and Instagram photos would have you believing. Sure, I eat different foods, see new sights often, I push myself in ways that I ... View Post