I've put my whole Vietnam journal under one cut, for the sake of housekeeping. Towards the end of two years spent teaching in Japan, I finally plucked up the courage to set off on my own to another of the countries that has long fascinated me. The panic of the first few entries quickly gives way to excitement and enthusiasm, and I would love to return to a country whose great energy and cultural depth has left a lasting impression on me. That said, living in Japan has made me aware how superficial... read more
