Expat Heather

• Award Nomination for Teaching Excellence 2 months ago Remember when I had to go to London for a one-day black tie event? I was a finalist at the Cognita Awards for Excellence as a secondary teacher. Cognita is a network of international schools that includes ISHCMC American Academy in Vietnam. While the majority of Cognita schools are in the UK, they...
• Expat Packing List: Moving to Vietnam 3 months ago Don’t forget the bras and underwear if you’re bigger than a B-cup X-small! I’m often contacted by people wondering what to pack for a move to Vietnam. Here is a list to get you started. At the bottom of this post, you’ll find a printable, editable Excel sheet packing list...
• Moving Abroad with a Toddler: 50 Things we Packed or Shipped to Vietnam 2 months ago This list is directed toward expats moving to Vietnam with toddlers, however you may find it a useful starting point for other destinations. In July 2012, my husband and I moved from the US to Vietnam with our 18-month-old son. Here are some of the things we’re glad we packed OR we wish that...
• Review: Van Lan Riviera Villas in Hoi An 2 months ago When booking family vacations, I obsess over finding good value accommodation that’s both interesting for adults and practical with young children. I found Van Lan Riviera Villas on Agoda, where it had high ratings but only 3 reviews, one of which was in German. The property had no website...
• Hoi An Toddler Activity: An Bang Beach 2 months ago An Bang Beach is about a 10-minute drive from Hoi An. With older kids, you could take bicycles, however I decided to save my two-year-old’s “sun time” for the beach as the road from Hoi An to An Bang doesn’t offer much shade. A taxi ride should cost between 100,000 VND ($5)...

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