Da Nang
A collection of many visits and some extended stays in my second home Da Nang, Vietnam
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
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
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
Da Nang
Food
Life
Travel
Vietnam
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 waiting their turn, and the world seemed just to float on.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
Da Nang
Life
Travel
Vietnam
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. Read More
An Lao
Da Nang
Dragon Diaries
Life
Vietnam
DRAGON DIARIES #13 – An Outbreak in the North
I did not realize how long it has been since my last post. I have a Christmas, New Year, and general post in the process, but I have just failed in its execution. It is close to completion and hopefully I will have it out in the coming days.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Life
Vietnam
Life Goes On, And Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
It’s a strange thing to find yourself in a foreign land, a land you are not exactly a stranger to but foreign nonetheless. A land which, at the time of your entry, you only intended to be in for no more than a month at a time.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Food
Life
Vietnam
Clothing Concerns
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, and stands just over 5 feet 4 inches tall, clothing for a person of my stature is incredibly hard to come by.… continue reading
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A Tailor’s Tale
Da Nang
Dining Out
DO - Da Nang
Food
Vietnam
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 delicious Turkish specialties, but also being the only restaurant in Da Nang to do so.… continue reading
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