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Dragon Diaries
Struggle
Dragon Diaries #17 – 7=3+10
Dragon Diaries #17 - 7=3+10. In this edition we begin to struggle with extended shut-ins and food shortages as the Delta Variant rages on. Martial law is declared in parts of the country, shut-ins get extended, and cases spiral out of control. Read More
Da Nang
Dragon Diaries
Life
Struggle
Vietnam
Dragon Diaries #16 – The Hammer Falls
Dragon Diaries #16 - The Hammer Falls. Da Nang prepares for total lockdown for seven days as the Delta variant brings Vietnam to its knees. Read More
Buôn Ma Thuột
Da Nang
History
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
The Long Road to Buôn Ma Thuột
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 190, The Long Road to Buôn Ma Thuột. Probably my most ambitious article to date. Nothing extra ordinary, just a couple of weeks between our return to Da Nang from Na Trang before leaving a long country ride to the mountain city of Buon Ma Thuot. We revisit the Lady Buddha, explore spirituality, eat some wonderful food, and head out on an adventure yet to be written. Quan returns with us to Da Nang before we head to Dak Lak, and it's a long read. The longest article I've written to date, And probably one I'm most proud of. So if your interested in exploring and learning things you've never known, then buckle up for the Long Road to Buôn Ma Thuột. Read More
Dragon Diaries
Life
Dragon Diaries #15 – The Fall of Hanoi
Dragon Diaries #15 - The Fall of Hanoi. I deal with a real threat and try to seek medical treatment. Vietnam struggles with its 4th wave. Featured Image photo by Bergkinder on Unsplash. Read More
Da Nang
Dragon Diaries
Life
Vietnam
Dragon Diaries #14 – A New Wave
Well, what can I say. The Constant Epicurean site is devoted to mostly travel, culture, history, food, and all those things that are dear to my heart. I began the Dragon Diaries section as the pandemic began for a few reasons.… continue reading Read More
Nha Trang
Travel
Vietnam
Nha Trang – The Riviera of the South China Sea
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 188. Nha Trang - The Riviera of the South China Sea. In this edition, we fly to Nha Trang for a long weekend with the girls and our brother Quan to explore the wonders of one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Read More
History
Hoi An
Life
Travel
Vietnam
A Sandwich By Any Other Name. Part 2
Wow, hard to believe it’s been over two years since I first had the sandwich. That wonderful and unique sandwich once described as the best in the world. If you didn’t read about my first visit, you should definitely read “A Sandwich by any other name is Just a Sandwich“.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Food
Life
Travel
Vietnam