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Vietnam

I adore Vietnam. In 2011, I finished up the exhausting but exhilarating Ultimate Train Challenge in Saigon after spending a day in Hanoi and taking the train down the length of the country. I spent a few weeks relaxing in Saigon, vowing to return for more coffee and street food.

The day to return came in 2018, when I decided to rent a place in Hoi An. Although I had planned to stay for two+ months, I ended up leaving after six weeks for reasons more personal than geographical.

For me, Vietnam remains home of the best coffee and street food in the world.

2018: 6 Countries, 32k Miles, And Some BIG Changes

Last Updated: December 4, 2020

2018 - 6 Countries, 32k Miles by The Professional Hobo

Here’s a summary of where I went in 2018; although none of the 6 countries were new to me, the places I visited and experiences I had TOTALLY were! Enjoy.

Filed Under: Australia, Canada, England, Life as a full-time traveler, Thailand, USA, Vietnam

6 Weeks in Hoi An, Vietnam

Last Updated: November 6, 2020

Hoi An Vietnam: old town bicycles

Here is a photographic expose of the six weeks I spent in Hoi An, Vietnam. The old town, amazing cuisine, fresh market, after-game frivolities, and Tet flowers. Along with these photos are some key pieces of information about Hoi An and some tips to help you maximize your own visit.

Filed Under: Vietnam

Expat Life in Hoi An, Vietnam

Last Updated: November 6, 2020

living as an expat in Hoi An, Vietnam

I spent six weeks in Hoi An, Vietnam; a shorter stay than intended (due to some poor choices in timing and neighbourhood). But what I learned about expat life in Hoi An while living there was fascinating. Click through to read more about expat life in Hoi An, Vietnam!

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Random Saigon: Little Stools, Big Wires, and Lots of Smiles

Last Updated: May 17, 2020

Here are some random observations I made in Saigon – things almost as random as the place itself, but that lend an explanation to this city with so many edges.

Filed Under: Vietnam

Back of the Bike in Saigon

Last Updated: May 17, 2020

back of the bike in Saigon

Join me as I hop on the back of a bike in Saigon for a day on a culinary tour; experiencing, traffic, street food, culture, shopping, and more.

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Vietnam Food Culture: Coffee, Street Food, and Hygiene

Last Updated: May 17, 2020

Vietnam street food

In Vietnam, I learned a new way to drink coffee, explored the street food scene, and got a new take on hygiene standards – all over the world.

Filed Under: Vietnam

How to Cross the Street in Saigon – and other Bike-Centric Observations

Last Updated: May 23, 2020

bike culture in Saigon

Bike culture in Saigon, Vietnam is prevalent in many ways. Just try to cross the street and you’ll understand! Here are some fun pictures and a video to prove it.

Filed Under: Video Clips, Vietnam

The Ultimate Train Challenge Finale: China, Vietnam [Video]

Last Updated: October 19, 2020

Ultimate Train Challenge

With some of the most dramatic and beautiful footage yet, please enjoy Part 3 of the Ultimate Train Challenge video trilogy.

Filed Under: China, Ultimate Train Challenge, Video Clips, Vietnam

13 Random Experiences on Asian Trains

Last Updated: October 19, 2020

Asian trains

3 of our 6 nights from Beijing to Saigon are on trains, so I have time to see Asian travel culture, make friends, and bide time. Here are some random experiences.

Filed Under: China, Ultimate Train Challenge, Vietnam

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