Observations & Stories
Writing shaped by place.
Travel, daily life, and personal stories, organised by where they happen.Family travel, everyday moments, and personal stories — organised by where they happen.
Saigon Stories — Travel Guides, City Life & Family Adventures
Saigon became my second home after living there for 13 months in 2015. What began as an expat experience quickly turned into something more personal — daily routines, favourite cafés, street food spots, and the small details that only reveal themselves over time.
These posts share the city from a foreigner’s perspective: honest reflections, practical advice, and observations shaped by living there rather than just passing through. Some are family returns years later; others look back at what it meant to build a temporary life in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic cities.
No glossy guidebook version — just real experiences from someone who once called it home.
Life Between Places — Home, Culture & Everyday Moments
Khanh Hoang writes about life between places — shaped by growing up in Vietnam and spending the past decade building a life in Ireland. Through her stories, she shares culture, everyday moments, and honest travel advice grounded in lived experience. Her perspective bridges two worlds, helping readers understand not just where to go, but what it truly feels like to belong somewhere.
Ireland With Kids — Local Walks, Family Days Out & Irish Adventures
Ireland is home — but exploring it properly only really began once we started travelling as a family. These stories follow our walks along windy coasts, countryside drives, castle visits, forest trails, and the ordinary weekend days that turn into memories.
Written from the perspective of a local rediscovering his own country with a wife and daughter beside him, these posts mix practical tips with real-life experiences. Expect honest reflections, realistic expectations, and family days out shaped by weather, energy levels, and plenty of snacks.
Less postcard perfection. More genuine moments.
Vietnam Beyond Saigon — Family Adventures Across the Country
Vietnam outside of Saigon feels different — slower in some places, wilder in others, and always layered with history, food, and landscape. These stories follow our family travels through the country beyond the city streets — from northern mountains to coastal towns and everything in between.
Written from my perspective as a foreign husband and father travelling through my wife’s home country, these posts focus on what real family travel looks like on the ground. What worked. What didn’t. What surprised us. And what we’d do differently next time.
No polished travel fantasy — just honest family adventures across Vietnam, shaped by culture, curiosity, and a lot of shared miles.