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Last update: 4th November, 2026
We have finally made it to Hue, where we’ll be living and working for the next two months.
The trip to Hue took us two days on our motorbikes. As usual, we stopped overnight in Vinh, but this time we happened to travel right during the rainy season in Central Vietnam, which made the journey less enjoyable than expected. Part of it was also our own fault for not preparing properly for the trip.
We managed to find a pretty decent place to stay. It’s quiet and comfortable, which is great for getting work done. The only downside is that the dryer isn’t very good, so our clothes never seem to dry completely.
Getting all the household essentials was another little challenge. The place was missing quite a few things, so we had to buy a bunch of stuff at first, like pots, pans, strainers, a rice cooker, knives, and so on. But I guess it’s a one-time investment. If we move somewhere else next time, we’ll just bring everything along. It might take a few trips to move all our stuff, though. Who knows, maybe next year we’ll finally work towards getting a car to make moving around and hauling things a lot easier.
I really like the working environment here. It’s quiet, peaceful, and I don’t get interrupted much. There’s no proper desk, but honestly, this cushioned reclining chair has been more than enough for me.
For now, I’m trying to wrap up all the leftover projects before moving on to new things. I also want to spend more time learning to code, working on my portfolio, and exploring other interests.
It all sounds pretty chill, but I have to admit I’m a little worried. I’m starting to dip into my savings, and there’s no longer a steady monthly paycheck coming in. But maybe things will work out somehow, maybe I just need to believe in the universe ;)