10 lbs by christmas
Made it official this morning: 10 pounds gone by Christmas— a little over a pound a week. Doable.
Lunch Crew, Round Ten
Four of us, one new Asian restaurant every weekend lunch, no repeats — nine down, number ten is next.
Friday Night Bánh Xèo
A Friday night staple: thin, crispy bánh xèo by the river — cheap, hot, and raining outside.
Tribe check-in
Our neighbors wave at us like we've lived here forever now. That's the part nobody puts in the brochure — the regular life stuff.
Pickleball is life!
Vanessa and John play pickleball four times a week with the Da Nang Expat Pickleball Club — honestly it's become most of their social life here.
Concierge, softly
Moving to Da Nang was the best decision we ever made — and the first month was still chaos. That's why we built the relocation concierge: the soft landing we wish we'd had.
Food & everyday joy
Da Nang runs on coffee — specifically cà phê sữa đá, strong enough to file paperwork. Our current obsession is a tiny corner spot near the beach.
bò né for breakfast
Bò né is one of Da Nang’s most satisfying breakfast options: a sizzling hot plate of tender beef, eggs, pâté, onions, and vegetables, served with a crisp bánh mì for soaking up the rich, savory juices. It is fast, filling, and wonderfully local—ideal for a relaxed morning meal before exploring the city.