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Tony D.

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English Teacher in Hanoi, Vietnam School: University of Eau Claire-Wisconsin Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota

For the past 3 years travel has been my life. My passion for travel started when I was a senior in college studying abroad in Florence, Italy. After studying abroad in Italy, I knew I had to go back. I graduated the following year with a Bachelors Degree in Comminication and moved to Florence. In Florence, I worked as a Digital Marketer and a Tour Guide, promoting trips around Europe for study abroad students. Upon returning to the United States I became a Flight Attendent and spent two years flying around North America. Teaching Abroad is the next stage of my life journey and has continued to fuel my passion for travel.

I’ve been living in Hanoi for 6 months now. I’m halfway through my experience here and have grown and changed in so many ways. I want to share what it’s like what it’s really like to live and work abroad. It seems like every day I’m changing and adapting to life in Vietnam. It’s been a journay of a lifetime and it’s important to me that I share this experience. Travel is my passion and I want to pursue a career path that will allow me to continue to explore this world, to explore myself. I see travel blogging as an important step in that direction. With the time I have left oversees I'm extremely motivated to push myself to to see as much as I can, document my travels, and share this experience with others in hope that it will in turn change convince others to go abroad.

Posts

  • What to Expect From Your First Weeks in Vietnam
    By Tony D.
    My first few weeks in Vietnam were both challenging and exciting at the same time. Adapting to the lifestyle was difficult for me and it took a couple months before...keep reading
    • How to Fit Into Vietnamese Culture
      By Tony D.
      Upon coming to Vietnam I barely knew anything about their culture, customs, and way of life. Even after 11 months here I find that I’m still discovering new things every...keep reading
      • How to Budget Earnings in Vietnam
        By Tony D.
        When it comes to budgeting in Vietnam you must first decide what you value most. Is it a high-standard of living? Is it travelling? Are you trying to save money...keep reading
        • Non-Touristy Things to do in Vietnam
          By Tony D.
          When you arrive in Hanoi you’ll probably feel like anybody else coming to visit Vietnam… you’ll feel like a tourist. However, after awhile you’ll settle and finally realize that you...keep reading
          • How to Find Housing in Vietnam
            By Tony D.
            Finding housing in Vietnam sounded like a rather daunting task before I arrived. I remember having no idea how I would find somewhere to live. I was relieved to find...keep reading
            • Traveling in Vietnam with a Teaching Schedule
              By Tony D.
              Chances are you plan on travelling while living in Vietnam. I know that was a primary reason why I wanted to teach abroad, I wanted to see the world. I...keep reading
              • Why TEFL is Useful
                By Tony D.
                Obtaining TEFL training was much more difficult than I thought it would be. Prior to taking the course I heard many TEFL courses were easy, simple... ineffective. I took mine...keep reading
                • Before Moving To Vietnam
                  By Tony D.
                  In hindsight, I didn’t know much about Vietnam before moving here. Having spent time living in Europe I knew I wanted another similar experience. Asia, as I soon found out,...keep reading
                  • My Expectations vs. Reality in Vietnam
                    By Tony D.
                    I thought I knew what kind of experience I was in for when I decided to teach in Vietnam. I was an experienced traveller having lived in Italy and spent...keep reading
                    • Life of a Teacher in Vietnam
                      By Tony D.
                      Life of a Teacher in Vietnam I’ve now been teaching in Hanoi, Vietnam for over 7 months. Wow, sometimes I need to stop and remind myself how long it’s been...keep reading
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