Expat Life: What You Need To Know

Have you ever wondered how a short vacation can turn into a life-changing adventure?

Niall Mackay shares the incredible story of how he and his wife Adrie ended up living in Vietnam for over eight years. What started as a brief six-week trip to complete an English teaching certification course turned into a multi-year adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns.

Niall recounts their initial travels in Southeast Asia, their decision to teach English in Vietnam, and the serendipitous circumstances that led them to put down roots in Saigon. He shares the challenges and joys of their first years teaching, their plans to leave for Oman, and the last-minute job opportunity that changed everything.

Throughout the episode, Niall's passion for Vietnam and the impact it has had on his life shines through, offering listeners a glimpse into the transformative power of embracing the unexpected.

Key Takeaways:
Niall and Adrie initially came to Vietnam for just 6 weeks in 2015
They decided to do their CELTA certification in Vietnam after a year of saving
The couple made the decision to stay and teach English at ILA after completing the course
A last-minute job opportunity as Community Network Manager made them decide to stay longer
Creating the podcast has changed Niall's life and led to nearly 75,000 downloads

Chapters and Timestamps:
03:30 - First trip to Vietnam in 2015
05:40 - Decision to do CELTA in Vietnam
08:50 - Starting to teach English at ILA
15:30 - Planning to leave for Oman
21:10 - Unexpected job opportunity
23:40 - Decision to stay in Vietnam
25:10 - Impact of creating the podcast
26:00 - Patreon and building a community

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I'm Niall Mackay, aka The Podcast Guy, founder of Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. I love sharing my passion for podcasting and the incredible stories from Vietnam. Thanks for joining me on this journey!