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Tony & Jamie
Jamie and Tony are an ITA alumni couple from New York and Boston, respectively. Jamie was a producer in episodic television while Tony had a nearly two-decade career in corporate insurance. They had individual travel dreams but made them a reality shortly after their first anniversary together. Jamie and Tony currently reside in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam with their dog, Hank Mardukas. Jamie teaches English online during the pandemic, while Tony waits for his classes to start back up again. They both love the Vietnamese culture and hope to continue exploring Southeast Asia before moving on to South America.
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Vietnam - A Softer Place to Ride Out The Coronavirus Storm
After waiting 20 years to make this lifestyle happen, ITA alumni couple Jamie & Tony talk about why they chose to remain in Vietnam and what this means for their future.
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