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2020 – The Year of the Dragon

It has been almost 2 years since I first came to the shores of Vietnam. We’ve had some incredible adventures, a couple of lockdowns, and dealt with a global pandemic. I thought maybe it was time to bring everything I’ve observed and come to understand about Vietnam together.… continue reading Read More
Chàm Island Life Nature Travel Vietnam

A Chàm Island Exodus

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 171, A Chàm Island Exodus. In this edition, we prepare to return to the mainland while discovering a surprise. Read More
Chàm Island Life Nature Travel Vietnam

Cù Lao Chàm – Hòn Dài Island

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 170, Cù Lao Chàm - Hòn Dài Island. In this edition we charter a local fishing boat and explore the archipelago. Read More
Chàm Island Life Travel Vietnam

Hòn Lao Island – A Lazy Day

An Early Morning It was about 6:30 when the rising noise stirred me from my deep slumber. I pulled back the curtains to find the fish market on the street below already buzzing with activity. The locals were sifting through the fresh catch being unloaded from the boats just offshore.… continue reading Read More
Typhoon Noul
Da Nang Dragon Diaries Life Nature Struggle Vietnam

Dragon Diaries #8 – Typhoon Noul

If you read regularly then you know I use the Dragon Diaries posts to offer real time information on happenings in Vietnam. The Constant Epicurean Posts are often written weeks after the events, so the Dragon Diaries gives me an outlet for real time updates.… continue reading Read More
Chàm Island Life Travel Vietnam

Cù Lao Chàm – Hòn Lao Island

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 168, Cù lao Chàm - Hòn Lao Island. In this edition Diem and I begin our adventure exploring the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Cu Lao Cham, or the Cham islands. Read More
Cu Lau Cham
Chàm Island Hoi An Life Travel Vietnam

Upon Your Shore – Our Anniversary

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 167, Upon Your Shore - Our Anniversary. In this edition we prepare for a trip to celebrate our wedding anniversary on the UNESCO world Biosphere Reserve of the Cham Islands. Read More
Da Nang Dragon Diaries Life Struggle Vietnam

Dragon Diaries #7 – Dragon City Comes Alive

It went as fast as it came. We went from no cases to a complete lockdown within three days. After a six-week lockdown, we have gone from intense restrictions to getting our haircut and walking the beach in the same amount of time.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Dragon Diaries Life Struggle Vietnam

Dragon Diaries #6 – Light in the Tunnel

It is Friday September 4th here in Da Nang. This is Dragon Diaries #6 – Light in the Tunnel. We have been on lockdown since July 26th, or was it the 27th? I can’t be sure. I know that it has been almost 6 weeks of Netflix, Prime, YouTube, Zoom meetings, and anything else we could find to pass the time.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Dragon Diaries Life Lockdown Continues Struggle Vietnam

Dragon Diaries #5

Lockdown Continues As of today it has been exactly one month since the first case of the second wave was reported in Da Nang. I wish I could say we were nearing the end of the lockdown. But this is not the case.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Dragon Diaries Life Struggle Travel Vietnam

Dragon Diaries #4 – New Territory

We are coming to the end of our second week of lockdown here in Da Nang. Unfortunately, it would not be the end. Measures here have been more severe than our first lockdown, yet things still seem spiraling further away from containment.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Hue Life Travel Vietnam

Departing Huế – Home to Da Nang

This post is, of course, written of experiences a few weeks back. As many of my regular readers know things have turned quickly here in Vietnam. No community transmissions, zero deaths on July 27. A week later the number of community transmissions is in the hundreds with 6 deaths.… continue reading Read More
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