SEALED WITH Adventure

One of the things I will definitely miss when we leave SE Asia is the fresh tropical fruit and its accompanying cheap price tag! These are a few of my favorites... Mangosteen, not to be confused with mango (but it's also on the list...) - this is a purple fruit on the outside with a sweet and tart inside. Mango! We have mangoes year round, but mango season is usually a month or two around May. This is when they are plentiful, sweet, and cheap! We picked these ones up for $0.4

Located on Vietnam's central coast, Hội An is most known for its Ancient Town - a magical place in the dusk/evening hours when motorbike and car traffic are limited and the streets fill with people walking (and biking) through the bright lantern-strung pathways and cute storefronts. There is something for everyone and a shopping lovers dream...many restaurant options and countless photo opportunities. From the bespoke clothing and leather goods shops to quaint cafes, I cannot

I love our neighborhood! There is so much richness in the culture and I always feel it when we get out and take a walk. From the graffiti art to interesting shops, wet markets, and wandering chickens...I love soaking in all our surrounding streets have to offer. #Vietnam #Saigonstreets #activefamily #expatlife

We have our old college friends visiting us here in Vietnam for the second time since we moved abroad. Since they have already seen a lot of Saigon, we wanted to take them along to enjoy some beach fun to one of our favorite getaways. Nha Trang is a short 1-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City - and a beautiful 30 kilometer drive from the Cam Ranh International Airport. The taxi ride along the curvy cliffside though a little daunting, offers stunning sea views. Once again, we st

If you're looking for a beautiful picturesque view of the Saigon River, make sure to visit The Deck in Saigon's District 2. Their menu offers a mix of eclectic Pan Asian options - each dish is well-styled and the taste does not disappoint. While the portions sizes may be on the smaller side and the prices are expensive by local standards, the riverside view is tough to beat. Come for a handcrafted cocktail and stay for the sunset! #gastronaut #Saigoneats #restaurants #Vietnam

I love trying out new recipes and am always looking for innovative dishes to add to my repertoire. Living in Vietnam, I have been particularly excited about becoming more comfortable with the unique flavor profiles and ingredients this part of the world offers. Where better to learn how to cook good Vietnamese food than Ho Chi Minh City! Renowned Vietnamese-Australian chef Luke Nguyen co-founded GRAIN Cooking Studio in the heart of Saigon's District 1, where I joined a good f