Hello, and welcome to the Constant Epicurean. This website is dedicated to our awesome adventures, and the stories in which those adventures create. Through my love for writing and photography, I bring our greatest journeys to everyone. From the four corners of America, to the mountain tops of Southeast Asia, come join us on our amazing journeys.
Beneath an Endless Sky
Beneath and Endless Sky - One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Part 1 of a multi-part limited series.
Saturday Night Lights
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 199. Saturday Night Lights. In this edition, we attend the Georgia Tech College Football home opener, discuss the popularity of college sports, and enjoy a beer in Bobby Dodd Stadium.
St. Augustine – America’s oldest city
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 198. St. Augustine - America's oldest city. In this edition, we explore the nation's oldest city. From its fabled Hotels, and Spanish history to some of its modern food scene.
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.
The H’re people of Nước Bo Village.
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 182, The H're people of Nước Bo Village. In this edition we travel to a remote mountain village to procure a traditional rice wine made in glazed jars.
Dragon Diaries #12 – Here Comes The Sun
Dragon Diaries #12 - Here comes the sun. In this, the 12th edition of a 20 part series about living in Vietnam during the pandemic and the worst Typhoon season in recorded history, we uncover the realities of life in constant rain and living with the pandemic as a foreigner in a foreign land.
Minh Mạng – The Last Great Emperor Of Việt Nam
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 161. Minh Mang - The Last Great Emperor of Việt Nam. In this edition, we travel to the burial city of the Emperor Minh Mạng.
Chiang Mai – The Jewel Of The Thai Crown
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 117. Chiang Mai - The Jewel Of The Thai Crown. In this edition, we land in Chiang Mai and begin to explore its many secrets.
Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon
History
Life
Thailand
Travel
Observations on Race
As such a lover of all things cultural and historical, it was only a matter of time before I found an opportunity to search out a few tribal villages. It’s such a sensitive subject in Southeast Asia. Few outside of the region know of the century long crisis for those involved.… continue reading
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The Tribal Crisis – No Country For Villages
History
Life
San Kamphaeng
Thailand
Travel
Arjan (Master) Tu And The Art Of Sak Yant
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 125. Arjan (Master) Tu and the art of Sak Yant. In this edition, we travel to a small village to experience Sak Yant. Read More Tu And The Art Of Sak Yant){kind=link}
Doi Inthanon
History
Thailand
Travel
Castles In The Clouds – The Twin Pagodas Of Doi Inthanon
After the Summit The summit and nature trails of Doi Inthanon were beautiful, ancient, and amazing in their own way. But they were lacking in a view of the surrounding countryside. The cloud forest was thick, primeval, and virtually impenetrable. Leaving no space for sweeping views of the endless jungle forests below.… continue reading Read More
Doi Inthanon
Mae Rim
Nature
Thailand
Travel
Giants Of The Cloud Forest – Ang Ka Luang Nature Trail
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson A Quick Introspective It’s amazing how, if one believes, they can accomplish anything. This post I am writing now is more about the power of your heart and mind, than a stroll through an enchanted forest.… continue reading Read More
Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon
History
Mae Rim
Nature
Thailand
Travel
A Walk In The Clouds – Doi Inthanon National Park.
A conundrum, an enigma, familiar, foreign, a piece of home, a half a world apart. These are the phrases I can use to describe Doi Inthanon National Park. The highest peak in Thailand, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. A breathtakingly beautiful place that at times felt so familiar I thought I was back in Georgia.… continue reading Read More
Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon
Thailand
Travel
“All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness.”-Eckhart Tolle
“Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.”– Alan Watts
“Be still and now that I am God“– Psalm 46:10
Mae Sa Waterfall
It was about a mile up through the jungle forest to reach the top of Mae Sa waterfall.… continue reading
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The Waterfall Effect – A Journey To Thailand’s Northern Waterfalls.
Life
Mae Rim
Nature
Thailand
Travel
No Water For Orchids – Discovering One Of The Worlds Most Diverse Flowers
Rapee Sagarik The Orchid family is both massive and ancient. The famous Thai botanists, Rapee Sagarik, spent a lifetime studying and cultivating this uniquely beautiful and diverse species. One of the largest families of flowering plants on the planet, It’s beauty is both unique and wide spread.… continue reading Read More
Chiang Mai
Life
Nature
Thailand
Travel
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 120, Bananas for Elephants - A Trek Through the Jungle. Today we explore the plight of the Asian Elephant. And we also take a look at the ancient relationship between domesticated Asian Elephants and their life partner handlers the Mahout.
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Bananas For Elephants – A Trek Through The Jungle.
Chiang Mai
Food
Life
Thailand
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 us up shortly and I know we both just wanted a subject change.… continue reading Read More
Chiang Mai
Life
Struggle
Thailand
I should have known better, I should have done my homework, I should have known better. I can’t stand it when I’m caught off guard. So when the Thai Royal police officer looked at me and spoke, in the matter of fact, thick English.… continue reading
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Book No. 031342 No. 011 Royal Thai Police
Chiang Mai
Featured
History
Life
Thailand
Travel
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 117. Chiang Mai - The Jewel Of The Thai Crown. In this edition, we land in Chiang Mai and begin to explore its many secrets.
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Chiang Mai – The Jewel Of The Thai Crown
Da Nang
Life
Vietnam
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
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