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CultureJuly 20, 2023

Beneath an Endless Sky

Beneath an Endless Sky - One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Part 1 of a multi-part limited series.

Da NangMarch 13, 2021

Thần Tài - The God Of Wealth

We settled back into our life in Da Nang as quickly as we had fallen out of it. School was back in full swing, Kevin and Diem were back with customers at the salon...

Da NangDecember 13, 2020

A Tailor's Tale

Anyone who is a regular reader knows that I have an incredibly difficult time finding clothing. Seeing that the average male in Vietnam weighs 128 pounds, 99 for women,...

Da NangDecember 3, 2020

Istanbul Anatolian Kebab House

Istanbul Anatolian Kebab House is an absolute diamond in the rough in the Da Nang dining scene. Having the double distinction of not only serving up some incredibly...

FoodNovember 28, 2020

Coctel de Camarones - Yucatan Style Shrimp Cocktail

This is one of my absolute favorite things to eat from anywhere in the world. It may very well be my favorite of all time. A cold refreshing dish originating from the...

Can ThoJune 15, 2020

Cái Răng - The Floating Markets of Can Tho

Diem and I had arrived back in Saigon from Da Lat the night before. It is nice to be with the family again. But the swampy jungle heat of the river delta is just...

An LaoMay 4, 2020

Reflections In Paradise and our Return to Da Nang

The last two days in An Lao were incredibly peaceful. I completed a few writing projects and wandered the property in a state of solace, peace and tranquility. I can't...

Da NangMarch 12, 2020

Home Coming - Returning to Diem

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...

Chiang MaiDecember 1, 2019

Blue Is The Loneliest Color - A Culinary Experience.

After shaking off my brush with certain death, Diễm and I sat at our regular table in the Inn while I licked my wounds. Our hosts for the evening would be coming to pick...

FoodNovember 21, 2019

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....

Da NangNovember 14, 2019

I Saw It First - Adjusting To Life In the Future.

It is 1:53am in Da Nang on November the 14th. It is 1:53 pm on November 13th in Atlanta. I actually tried this time to prepare for jet lag and try and adjust before I...

AtlantaOctober 17, 2019

A Stellar Arrangement

I’ve spent much of the past week working on a new project. Building travel guides piece by piece. First for Atlanta and then for the rest of the world. I expect it to be...