Vietnam

Blog Posts from my travels in vietnam

An Lao Life Travel

Return To A Place Beyond Time

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 205, Return to the Place Beyond Time. In this edition, we arrive in An Lao, Diem's childhood home, after five years in the U.S. It is an emotional homecoming. I am invited to a local couples wedding. Read More
An Lao Life Saigon Travel Vietnam

The Distance Between Worlds

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 204, The Distance Between Worlds. In this edition, we enjoy our last day in Saigon with family before pushing north to An Lao. Read More
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Travel

The Dog Days of Saigon

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 203. In this edition we awaken in Vietnam, our first day back in almost five years. It was a remarkable day. Read More
Saigon Vietnam

A Return to the City of Two Names

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 202. In this edition we land in Saigon after almost five years away. The city is electric as always. Read More
Ho Chi Minh City Life Saigon Vietnam

Vietnam, A Return

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 201. After 4 years away, Diem, the girls, and I return to Vietnam for the beginning of a month long adventure. Read More
Da Nang Dragon Diaries Ho Chi Minh City Life Saigon Vietnam

Dragon Diaries #19 – The Hope Constant

Dragon Diaries #19 - The Hope Constant. In this edition, we travel to, and return from Saigon a little unsure, but incredibly hopeful. Some things go our way, some things don't. But only time will tell the ultimate fate of our future. Read More
An Lao Featured History Life recent Vietnam

The Valley of Death – LZ Mustang

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 195. The Valley of Death - LZ Mustang. In this edition, we take an emotional look at An Lão from the war years to today. Read More
Buôn Ma Thuột History recent Travel Vietnam

Buôn Ma Thuá»™t – The Coffee Capital of Vietnam

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 193. Buôn Ma Thuột - The Coffee Capital of Vietnam. In this edition we head into the central highlands of Vietnam. 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
Da Nang Hoi An Life Travel Vietnam

Reflections In The Sand – The Path To You

The Constant Epicurean #191. Reflections In The Sand - The Path to You. Here I try my best to explain the magnitude Diem has meant to me. Read More