I’ve worked overseas, for relatively extended periods (i.e. 6 months) . . . but, I have yet to sell my possessions in the U.
S. and make the jump to expat. My last work trip took me to Vietnam, and I feel in love with Ho Chi Minh City. I daydream about living in HCM, learning to speak Vietnamese and French . . . working on projects that matter to me . . . drinking very strong coffee in cafes with other ex-pats . . . eating Bun for breakfast and Pho for dinner. Ahh. Daydreams.

In reality, it probably won’t happen anytime soon. I just bought my first house. I have a dog that I won’t abandon or give up.

But, daydreams are nice.