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Dragon Diaries #10 – The Endless Storm

If you have already read #9 then you know Da Nang and central Vietnam have had a rough bout of storms. What I didn’t know as I was publishing the last Dragon Diaries, was another named storm was preparing to make landfall less than 2 days later.… continue reading Read More

Da Nang Dragon Diaries Life Travel Vietnam

Dragon Diaries #9 – Monsoon Salon

In the last Dragon Diaries we were dealing with Typhoon Noul. It came and went, and the weather actually improved. It is monsoon season, but after the typhoon it bloomed into a beautiful 2 weeks of sun and partly cloudy skies.… continue reading Read More

Da Nang History Life Travel Vietnam

Da Nang – City of Bridges

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 173, Da Nang - City of Bridges. In this edition delve deeper into Da Nang. One of Vietnam's most beautiful cities. Read More

History Life Vietnam

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

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

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