A Lesson in Less: What Moving to Vietnam Taught Me About Letting Go

When I moved from Toronto to Vietnam, I expected adventure. What followed was a complete reshaping of my understanding of what it means to have “enough”. This piece maps that journey and frames minimalism not as an aesthetic, but as a form of liberation from cultural norms that quietly weigh us down.

At a time when many are questioning overconsumption and remote work is making it easier to live anywhere, this essay offers a concrete case study of what happens when you leave your comfort zone and strip life down to what truly matters.

What began as a personal reflection became something I felt compelled to share, because many people dream of starting over abroad but never take the leap. Furthermore, in a world weighed down by political and social unrest, this story resonates with the growing urge to start over and find peace in simplicity.