
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 205, Return to the Place Beyond Time. In this edition, we arrive in An Lao, Diem's childhood home, after five years in the U.S. It is an emotional homecoming. I am invited to a local couples wedding.
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The Constant Epicurean Ep. 204, The Distance Between Worlds. In this edition, we enjoy our last day in Saigon with family before pushing north to An Lao.

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 203. In this edition we awaken in Vietnam, our first day back in almost five years. It was a remarkable day.

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 202. In this edition we land in Saigon after almost five years away. The city is electric as always.

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 201. After 4 years away, Diem, the girls, and I return to Vietnam for the beginning of a month long adventure.

AI is evolving faster than we are. Explore the ethics, wonder, and choices we face as humans on the edge of a technological singularity.

The Constant Epicurean, ep. 200, Las Vegas - City of Sin. In this edition, we head to Vegas to explore the hedonist capital of the world.

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 199. Saturday Night Lights. In this edition, we attend the Georgia Tech College Football home opener, discuss the popularity of college sports, and enjoy a beer in Bobby Dodd Stadium.

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 198. St. Augustine - America's oldest city. In this edition, we explore the nation's oldest city. From its fabled Hotels, and Spanish history to some of its modern food scene.

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 197, The Great American Road Trip. In this edition, we set out on our first road trip and first summer Vacation.




One family, one car and 28 days across the American West: the Badlands, the Rockies, the Pacific coast and the long road home to Georgia.




Dispatches from Da Nang as Vietnam fought the virus: lockdowns, rumors, kindness and the strange beauty of a city holding its breath. Also a book.

We settled back into our life in Da Nang as quickly as we had fallen out of it. School was back in full swing, Kevin and Diem were back with customers at the salon...

Anyone who is a regular reader knows that I have an incredibly difficult time finding clothing. Seeing that the average male in Vietnam weighs 128 pounds, 99 for women,...

Istanbul Anatolian Kebab House is an absolute diamond in the rough in the Da Nang dining scene. Having the double distinction of not only serving up some incredibly...

This is one of my absolute favorite things to eat from anywhere in the world. It may very well be my favorite of all time. A cold refreshing dish originating from the...