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Book No. 031342 No. 011 Royal Thai Police

I should have known better, I should have done my homework, I should have known better. I can’t stand it when I’m caught off guard. So when the Thai Royal police officer looked at me and spoke, in the matter of fact, thick English.… continue reading Read More

Chiang Mai Featured History Life Thailand Travel

Chiang Mai – The Jewel Of The Thai Crown

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 117. Chiang Mai - The Jewel Of The Thai Crown. In this edition, we land in Chiang Mai and begin to explore its many secrets. Read More

Da Nang Life Vietnam

Dragon City – Home At Last

Finally finding Dragon City (Da Nang) It had been a whirlwind tour of the central highlands. Meeting and spending time with a grandfather long thought deceased. Struggling with reactions to medicines in less than ideal scenarios. Finally and graciously we settled back into our apartment in Da Nang.… continue reading Read More

An Lao Da Nang Life Struggle Travel Vietnam

When $#*! Gets Real – A Close Call In The Jungle

And It Begins I had neglected to to tell my readers, as It was to perfect of a day, that I in fact destroyed my index toe of my left foot wandering the amazing beach at Ky Co. It didn’t seem to be a big deal at the time, as I had smashed toes before, and so was expecting an annoying soreness and nothing much else.… continue reading Read More

Food Ky Co Beach Life Qui Nhơn Travel Vietnam

Paving Paradise – A Beautiful Day At Ky Co Beach

What else was I to expect? After many days on the move, I think it was seven consecutive days at this point that someone would be rapping on my hotel door before 7 am. Apparently, we had things that must be done, and obviously, they couldn’t wait until, say, 8 am.… continue reading Read More

Kông Chro Life Qui Nhơn Travel Vietnam

Qui Nhơn- The Ancient Capital of the Cham Empire

Arriving in Qui Nhơn We had been on the bus for just over two hours when Qui Nhơn slowly came into view. There has been an issue with the apartment I had booked in Qui Nhơn. The host informed me that it was unavailable.… continue reading Read More

An Lao Kông Chro Life Qui Nhơn Travel Vietnam

The Edge Of The World and No Airbnb. But Hey At Least There’s Karaoke!

After a wonderful lunch with my newly discovered grandfather-in-law, it was getting time to prepare our departure. It was a couple hours to Qui Nhơn, and I was expecting to sip cocktails on the beach by nightfall. So everyone started to gather their things and load up the car.… continue reading Read More

Kông Chro Life Travel Vietnam

Dining With The Dead – A Story of War, Death and Resurrection.

The Constant Epicurean. Ep. 111, Dining With The Dead. In this edition of the Constant Epicurean we visit Kong Chro, Gia Lai Province for an unexpected meal with my wife's grandfather. A man thought to be dead for decades. Read More