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Notes From Vietnam – Pandemic And Personal Observations

I have been in Vietnam now for 7 days. Within days of my arrival entry visas were canceled and all foreigners were to be turned away or diverted. I, in a sense, threaded the needle. Things were spiraling out of control back home in the states.… continue reading Read More

Da Nang Hoi An Life Travel

The Village Of Lanterns – Sunset In Hoi An

My internal clock was still struggling to adjust and I had slept most of today away as well. Diem, ever so patient, was beginning to become a bit restless. I knew she was itching to get out and do some exploring and her favorite activity.… continue reading Read More

Da Nang Life Struggle Travel

And So It Begins – Dealing With The Reality Of Pandemic Abroad

Waking To The Unknown Dealing with the adjustment has begun as usual, lots of sleep. Sleeping the first two days mostly away, It seems every time I do wake, the world has slipped a little closer to chaos. This morning I awoke to a canceled NBA season, NASCAR races without spectators, NHL, NCAA, MLB, government buildings, schools, colleges and the like shuttering their doors back home in the states.… continue reading Read More

Da Nang Food Life Travel Vietnam

Home Coming – Returning to Diem

Uncertainty It’s been two and a half months and many uncertain developments since I last walked the streets of Da Nang. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t at least a little worried about what I would find. My entrance process had changed, my visa requirements had changed, It was obvious that the Vietnamese government was a bit apprehensive.… continue reading Read More

Atlanta Life Travel Vietnam

It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood.

I am currently sitting at altitude on an airplane over Prince Edward Island about to head out over the North Atlantic. For the first time in my international travel I have opted for the additional expense of WIFI. I purchased a full flight deal for only $8 and information right now, is invaluable.… continue reading Read More

Da Nang Life Travel Vietnam

Home 2.0 – Finding Community On The Other Side Of The World.

Arriving Back In Da Nang Diem and I arrived back in Da Nang on December the second. It was marvelous to be back within the comforts of Da Nang. A place that has come to mean so much to me. A second home, a sanctuary, a place where things are so new, yet so familiar.… continue reading Read More

Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon History Life Thailand Travel

The Tribal Crisis – No Country For Villages

Observations on Race As such a lover of all things cultural and historical, it was only a matter of time before I found an opportunity to search out a few tribal villages. It’s such a sensitive subject in Southeast Asia. Few outside of the region know of the century long crisis for those involved.… continue reading Read More

History Life San Kamphaeng Thailand Travel

Arjan (Master) Tu And The Art Of Sak Yant

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 125. Arjan (Master) Tu and the art of Sak Yant. In this edition, we travel to a small village to experience Sak Yant. Read More

Life Mae Rim Nature Thailand Travel

No Water For Orchids – Discovering One Of The Worlds Most Diverse Flowers

Rapee Sagarik The Orchid family is both massive and ancient. The famous Thai botanists, Rapee Sagarik, spent a lifetime studying and cultivating this uniquely beautiful and diverse species. One of the largest families of flowering plants on the planet, It’s beauty is both unique and wide spread.… continue reading Read More

Chiang Mai Life Nature Thailand Travel

Bananas For Elephants – A Trek Through The Jungle.

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 120, Bananas for Elephants - A Trek Through the Jungle. Today we explore the plight of the Asian Elephant. And we also take a look at the ancient relationship between domesticated Asian Elephants and their life partner handlers the Mahout. Read More