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Photo of Tim and Stacey, navigates to blog post about why we left the US

Leaving the USA to travel… Why are we doing this?

When we were both sent home from our respective corporate offices in the Spring of 2020, it felt strange, but we adjusted to the new norms of work from home.  Alarm at 6am, morning routine, shower and a shared green smoothie… Keep Reading

Photo in Old Town Chiang Mai Thailand, Navigates to our Welcome to Thailand Blog Post

Welcome to Thailand (same, same, but different)

After an 11 hour flight from Seattle to Tokyo, a 5 hour layover, then another 4 hours to Bangkok, we arrive excited but more than a bit jet lagged… Keep Reading

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Funny Thai Signs

Before we go any further in our journey, we think it’s worth reflecting for a moment on one notable aspect of travel in Thailand. These beautiful people go far out of their way to produce English language translations, for which we are grateful… Keep Reading 

Large pots of food simmering. Chiang Mai, Thailand

Way Too Much Fun

We’re well into the fun by this point. It’s not quite possible to describe how freaking fun Thailand can be, but there’s a reason we keep coming back… Keep Reading

Image of us riding a scooter in Chiang Mai

The Land of Smiles

Seven weeks into our Thailand travels, it feels as if we’ve seen so much already. Among the highlights:  The vacation like visit to the beautiful beach town of Ao Nang… Keep Reading 

Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi Looks Beautiful (In Pictures)

The mood has shifted into an unreal and darned interesting arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam.  You can learn a lot in a short amount of time when you’re some place very different from what you know… Keep Reading

Scooter driving past a golden yellow government building in Hanoi, Vietnam

Exploring Hanoi

A bustling city of 9 Million + with layers of history certainly not fully understood by us, Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi awaits… Keep Reading 

View of the Lady Buddha, downtown Da Nang and the South China Sea

We Can Breath Again! Welcome to Da Nang. (Pronounced like “song” not “sang”)

We’re really glad to be here.  The air is breathable, the sun shining and our Grab taxi drives us the 15 minutes to our apartment hotel, crossing one of the many gorgeous bridges that span the Han River… Keep Reading 

Bicycle leaning against a yellow building in ancient town, Hoi An, Vietnam

Beautiful and Charming Hoi An

A mere 30 minute Grab ride south from Da Nang and we’re in the city of Hoi An, for our final stretch in Vietnam… Keep Reading 

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That’s a Wrap – 7 Weeks in Vietnam (Malaysia is Next)

Full disclosure, we’re feeling a bit exhausted by certain aspects of Vietnam and ready to move on to the next destination… Keep Reading