Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Our celebratory 31st Birthday Trip was to Ho Chi Minh City, formally known as Saigon (any reason for another vacation - right?).  We immediately took to the patchwork cityscape of HCMC with its high-energy vibes, fabulous food, and tumultuous history.

TOYKO, JAPAN

Kon'nichiwa! 

On the way back to the red dot, Jim and I made a pit-stop in Toyko.  Toyko had been on our bucket-list for quite some time, and we can finally confirm it is as delightfully weird as everyone says. From the whacky fashion to the animal cafes - its quirky colors shone brightly from the moment we landed. 

CHICAGO

USA! USA! 

It had been 5 months since Jim and I were stateside, so we headed home for a much needed visit filled with family, friends, Chipotle, Target and Miller Lite.  You realize how long 5 months truly is when you see how big your nephews/niece have gotten.  

MARGARET RIVER, AUSTRALIA

G'Day Mate!  

Jim and I just returned from a fabulous week down under in Western Australia.   Most of our time was spent in the Margaret River region (aka the wine region).  It is only a three-hour drive from Perth, but driving on the opposite of the road with kangaroos popping out like deer definitely made it more interesting. 

LUANG PRABANG, LAOS

Luang Prabang is a Unesco World Heritage City that was re-oped to tourism in 1989.  The town has a sleepy vibe with wooden houses and french architecture situated on the expansive Mekong River.  We truly enjoyed experiencing the magic of this town.. even if it was in 110 degree heat! 

Bryar in Asia

The 21 hour flight to Singapore is a commitment.  I was fully aware of this from day one.  However, when people asked which friend would come visit, my only reply was - Bryar.  Emily Bryar is one of my dearest and most adventurous friends.  Her outgoing and spirited personality made her the perfect candidate for a visit. 

The Sh*tstorm

Two months ago, after a relaxing weekend in Chiang Mai, Jim and I were ready to crash for the evening when a literal sh*tstorm blew into our apartment.  I will never forget the sentence that started it all "Jenna, is it normal for our toilet to be bubbling"?