SEALED WITH Adventure

Instilled by many influences, the biggest of which from my grandfather, a spirit of adventure filled my world at an early age. As a young child, I remember Grandpa’s elaborate stories fueling my imagination. While often fictitious, his tales drew from real-life experiences and a worldview unlike any I had known. I recall those moments, filled with wonder and holding on to every word. He continues that tradition today through his works as an author, and more notably in the pas

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

Our first race abroad! Set in Saigon's District 7 (Phú Mỹ Hưng), we finished our first family race in Vietnam. #Vietnam #expatlife #healthychoices #activefamily

We ventured outside of HCMC proper for a Saturday adventure to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an hour and a half drive through the Vietnamese countryside...the drive itself was worth the visit. The "tourist" attraction...well it's hit and miss, I suppose...a little hokey maybe, but definitely interesting. It offered lots of walking (mostly shaded) throughout the site with a guide who explains in English different aspects of the attraction. Overall, it was a nice change of pace from the