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.
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California
Life
San Diego
A Hostel Morning
As I awoke in the cool light of the rising sun, the morning breeze was ever so gentle as it softly caressed my face. I cracked open an eye and assessed the situation. it was acceptable that I found myself in the hostel and in my bed, everything seemed to be in order, mission accomplished.… continue reading
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Coronado and a Perfect Sunset.
California
Food
Life
San Diego
Travel
After a fun day on the water finding a few whales, we sat and watched the sun set on my brother and sister-in-law’s balcony. The sunsets are truly spectacular in San Diego and I never get tired of losing myself in their beauty.… continue reading
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Exploring The Republic Of Rolando’s Breakfast Fare
California
History
Life
Nature
San Diego
Travel
In The Company Of Parrots
The Constant Epicurean. Episode 93, In the Company Of Parrots. In this edition, we discuss the unique parrot phenomenon in San Diego. Read More
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California
History
Life
Nature
San Diego
Travel
The Great Gray Migration
It was spring break and our first day in San Diego. We were in the land of amazing sunsets and even better weather But today we would head off shore to try and catch sight of the many gray whales who migrate past San Diego from December to April in the Great Gray Migration.… continue reading Read More
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Featured
Life
Michigan
Nature
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
The Constant Epicurean. Episode 91, We Spent A Lifetime In Paradise For A Couple Of Weeks. In this edition, we reflect on two amazing weeks.
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We Spent A Lifetime In Paradise For A Couple Of Weeks.
Food
History
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
Well we had been to the largest and second largest cities in the U.P. and today we would complete the hat trick by visiting the third largest, Escanaba. It was the last day of the U.P. state fair. So, we were headed to catch some dirt track racing, rides and eat some wonderful carnival inspired delicacies.… continue reading
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Escanaba And The U.P. State Fair
Canada
History
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
Where do I begin a post about these amazing marvels of human engineering. The St. Mary’s River splits the old city of Saulte Ste Marie in two and the waterway is the only way in or out of Lake Superior. The rapids that form in the river here, which give the city her name Saulte Ste Marie as it means rapids of Saint Mary, drop by an elevation of about 21 feet in just over a mile.… continue reading
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The Soo Locks of Sault Ste. Marie
Canada
Featured
History
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
The Constant Epicurean. Episode 88, The Twin Sister Cities of Sault Ste Marie. In this edition, we cross the border into Canada, explore a local market, and learn about the sister cities.
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The Twin Sister Cities Of Sault Ste. Marie
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
Lake Superior
The Largest fresh water lake in the world by surface area and third by total volume. It is the farthest north and west of the Great Lakes, the highest in elevation and is bordered by Ontario, Canada and the U.S.… continue reading
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Lake Superior, Marquette And The Maritime Museum.
History
Life
Michigan
Nature
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
We woke to another cool crisp morning with coffee on the porch and a quiet morning. With a quick breakfast it was off to explore further north into the wilderness of the U.P. Our first stop was Oswald’s bear ranch. Founded in 1997 by Dean and Jewel Oswald it is home to many rescued bears from all over the upper Midwest.… continue reading
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More bears, A Fall and More Falls.
Food
Life
Michigan
Nature
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
Settling into a couple of weeks in the U.P. is always delightful. The day seems to struggle to reached into the upper 70’s and the cool breeze, chilly shade and absence of humidity make it seem like a world apart from the brutal heat and muggy air of the south.… continue reading
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Lions, Tigers and Bears, Yoo Betcha
Food
History
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
It has been the better part of 16 years since I last played golf at Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club golf course. It still held incredibly vivid imagery and warm memories in my heart. The first time I ever chipped a ball in from many yards off the green, the first time I ever “truly” parred a hole and the first time I ever came within a few strokes of paring a course.… continue reading
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