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Da Nang Food Life Travel Vietnam

Home Coming – Returning to Diem

Uncertainty 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 about what I would find. My entrance process had changed, my visa requirements had changed, It was obvious that the Vietnamese government was a bit apprehensive.… continue reading Read More
Atlanta Life Travel Vietnam

It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood.

I am currently sitting at altitude on an airplane over Prince Edward Island about to head out over the North Atlantic. For the first time in my international travel I have opted for the additional expense of WIFI. I purchased a full flight deal for only $8 and information right now, is invaluable.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Life Travel Vietnam

Home 2.0 – Finding Community On The Other Side Of The World.

Arriving Back In Da Nang Diem and I arrived back in Da Nang on December the second. It was marvelous to be back within the comforts of Da Nang. A place that has come to mean so much to me. A second home, a sanctuary, a place where things are so new, yet so familiar.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Life Vietnam

Dragon City – Home At Last

Finally finding Dragon City (Da Nang) It had been a whirlwind tour of the central highlands. Meeting and spending time with a grandfather long thought deceased. Struggling with reactions to medicines in less than ideal scenarios. Finally and graciously we settled back into our apartment in Da Nang.… continue reading Read More
An Lao Da Nang Life Struggle Travel Vietnam

When $#*! Gets Real – A Close Call In The Jungle

And It Begins I had neglected to to tell my readers, as It was to perfect of a day, that I in fact destroyed my index toe of my left foot wandering the amazing beach at Ky Co. It didn’t seem to be a big deal at the time, as I had smashed toes before, and so was expecting an annoying soreness and nothing much else.… continue reading Read More
Paving Paradise
Food Ky Co Beach Life Qui Nhơn Travel Vietnam

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. Apparently, we had things that must be done, and obviously, they couldn’t wait until, say, 8 am.… continue reading Read More
Kông Chro Life Qui Nhơn Travel Vietnam

Qui Nhơn- The Ancient Capital of the Cham Empire

Arriving in Qui Nhơn We had been on the bus for just over two hours when Qui Nhơn slowly came into view. There has been an issue with the apartment I had booked in Qui Nhơn. The host informed me that it was unavailable.… continue reading Read More
An Lao Kông Chro Life Qui Nhơn Travel Vietnam

The Edge Of The World and No Airbnb. But Hey At Least There’s Karaoke!

After a wonderful lunch with my newly discovered grandfather-in-law, it was getting time to prepare our departure. It was a couple hours to Qui Nhơn, and I was expecting to sip cocktails on the beach by nightfall. So everyone started to gather their things and load up the car.… continue reading Read More
Kông Chro Life Travel Vietnam

Dining With The Dead – A Story of War, Death and Resurrection.

The Constant Epicurean. Ep. 111, Dining With The Dead. In this edition of the Constant Epicurean we visit Kong Chro, Gia Lai Province for an unexpected meal with my wife's grandfather. A man thought to be dead for decades. Read More
An Lao Kông Chro Life Travel Vietnam

Ascending the Dragon – A Journey into the Central Highlands

An Unexpected Start It was early when I woke up to the gentle rapping of rain on the metal roof. Just above the light fixture that sits high up in the room a gecko sat perched above the window. I had no doubt he had posted above the window most of the night.… continue reading Read More
An Lao Da Nang Travel Vietnam

Run Through The Jungle – Returning To An Lao

Preparing for Departure I finally fell asleep sometime after 4 this morning and awoke to the sun coming through the glass backsplash in the kitchen. It was just after 7 and though I had only slept a few hours I felt surprisingly refreshed.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Food Jet Lag Life Travel

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 arrived. I landed at about 7 am in Da Nang on the 13th and had slept most of both flights.… continue reading Read More
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