Jul 09

Navigating Loneliness Abroad: The Unexpected Ups and Downs

How is it possible that I am participating in what is one of the most … Read more

Jul 05

A Guide to Solo Traveling in Vietnam

There is no question that solo traveling is a difficult journey that can be lonely … Read more

Jun 25

Exploring Vietnamese Street Food as an American

Sights and Sounds of Street Food  I’m sitting on a brightly colored small plastic chair … Read more

Jun 18

Cafés: A Vibrant Social Hub for Gatherings and Hangouts in Vietnam

What is Café Culture? The café culture in Vietnam is truly fascinating and unlike that … Read more

Jul 02 5 Reasons to Study Abroad in Vietnam

5 Reasons to Study Abroad in Vietnam

There’s nowhere quite like Vietnam. While the fascinating country’s recent history is still marked by … Read more

Feb 20

A Beginner’s Guide to Food in Vietnam

When traveling to new countries the first and, in my opinion, best way to gain … Read more

Feb 02 Vietnam travel trips - Tam Coc

Vietnam: What Not to Miss

You may be looking at a map of Vietnam and feeling overwhelmed at the intense … Read more

Jun 17

So Many Places, So Little Time! A Spring Break Adventure in Southeast Asia

If you were to put a map of Asia in front of me and tell … Read more

Jun 04

Ho Chi Who?: On Life in Red

I’m not going to lie:  When I decided to participate in TEAN’s Thailand-Vietnam program, I … Read more

May 26

The Elephant Versus the Lotus: Studying in Chiang Mai and Saigon

Two other TEAN students and I recently left Chiang Mai, Thailand for the second half … Read more