During the summer of 2025, seasoned international travelers Noralee and Brad Edwards embark on a journey across Southeast Asia. They explore the ultra-modern, upscale city-state of Singapore, witness the kindness and simple lives of people in Cambodia, navigate the chaotic streets and savor the vibrant food culture of Vietnam, and finally relax amid the joy of spotting monkeys and enjoying beach-side tranquility in Indonesia.Through the lens of a traveler immersed in new cultures, the author reflects on what "home" means and what it means to be American. By stepping away, we often see more clearly both what we can learn from other cultures and what continues to make America a great nation.