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An LaoFebruary 11, 2021

The Coming of Tết

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 183, The Coming Of Tết. In this edition Tết is quickly approaching and we make our final preparations. The valley swells with family members returning from the cities to return home for the amazing event that is Tết.

An LaoFebruary 7, 2021

A Place Beyond Time

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 181, A Place Beyond Time. In this edition we settle in for Tet as the world outside the village melts away.

An LaoFebruary 4, 2021

An Unexpected Return To An Lao

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 180, An Unexpected Return to An Lao. In this edition, we head to An Lao early to begin the Tet season. A possible third outbreak begins to consume the south, so we take no chances in returning home for the biggest holiday of the year.

Da NangDecember 5, 2020

Mt House Homestay - A Farewell

I don't even know where to begin on this post. It is very bittersweet, a bit surreal, and well, in some ways very sad to say it. Diem, the girls, and I have called MT...

Da NangOctober 27, 2020

Da Nang - A Virtual Tour

This will be a bit of a different style of post. I post quite a bit of short videos on Facebook and Instagram, and the most common response I receive is how much people...

Da NangOctober 14, 2020

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...

Da NangOctober 7, 2020

Da Nang - City of Bridges

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

Chàm IslandSeptember 24, 2020

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.

Chàm IslandSeptember 23, 2020

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.

Chàm IslandSeptember 20, 2020

Hòn Lao Island - A Lazy Day

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...

Chàm IslandSeptember 15, 2020

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.

Chàm IslandSeptember 10, 2020

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.