Category: Expat & Travel Advice

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...

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. ...

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...

I live a few miles from the downtown of Hanoi, Vietnam; my house is only a few miles from the famous Hanoi prison where many American service members were held prisoner during the Vietnam War. Today...

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...