For the last 30 years, I have lived and worked in foreign countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand, China, and Vietnam. For my entire adult life and working career, I have been an ex-pat or...
Category: Expat & Travel Advice
What Are Some Differences Between Hanoi And Saigon? 9 Differences
I have lived in Hanoi for many years, and I have also spent some time living in Saigon, Vietnam. Even though they are both in Vietnam, there are some distinct differences between Hanoi and Saigon. ...
What Is The Difference Between A Foreigner, Immigrant, and Ex-pat?
Sometimes, it can be confusing as to the difference between a foreigner, an immigrant, and an ex-pat. Each of these can seem like the same thing, but they are actually quite different. A...
Many years ago, my very good friend Vong told me that she was hooked on some Korean television dramas. I remember thinking - really Vong - how can you watch that kind of Asian fluffy drama? Now...
I have been an ex-pat for over 30 years. There are many reasons why people become ex-pats and for many of us, we become long term ex-pats. I am a great believer in being an ex-pat at least once in...
One of the most difficult things in life is understanding how we can survive and thrive through the unknown parts of our life. This era of COVID has, for many, given us a sense of uncertainty we...
