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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.
Canada Featured History Life Michigan Travel Upper Peninsula, Canada

The Twin Sister Cities Of Sault Ste. Marie

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. Read More
Lake Superior, Marquette and the Maritime Museum
Life Michigan Travel Upper Peninsula, Canada

Lake Superior, Marquette And The Maritime Museum.

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 Read More
More bears, A Fall and More Falls.
History Life Michigan Nature Travel Upper Peninsula, Canada

More bears, A Fall and More Falls.

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 Read More
Food Life Michigan Nature Travel Upper Peninsula, Canada

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Yoo Betcha

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 Read More
Food History Life Michigan Travel Upper Peninsula, Canada

A Delightful Round of Golf, A Steak and A Trip To Mayberry, I Mean Newberry.

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 Read More
Grave Times For The Great Lakes
Food Life Michigan Nature Travel Upper Peninsula, Canada

Grave Times for the Great Lakes.

As we ventured into the seemingly untouched expanses of the upper Peninsula something seemed a miss. We strolled the beach in Mackinac city, in the shadow of the great mackinac bridge, something seemed off. As we went to sand dune beach and then strolled the shores in Naubinway, I couldn’t help but notice that things were very different.… continue reading Read More
History Life Michigan Travel Upper Peninsula, Canada

Yoopers and Trolls, Eh.

The magnificent Upper Peninsula of Michigan, what can I say. Clean air, clean water, a sky that seems to stretch on forever, ancient untouched forests, sandy beaches, California weather (at least in June, July and August), and my favorite thing of all, not many of those annoying things that cramp up most vacation spots that I like to call people.… continue reading Read More
History Life Michigan Travel Upper Peninsula, Canada

Mackinac Bridge

The Constant Epicurean. Ep 81, Mackinac Bridge. In this edition, we explore the history and lore of Mighty Mac, Mackinac Bridge, Michigan. Read More
The Easy Riders
History Life Michigan Travel Upper Peninsula, Canada

The Easy Riders

It had been many years since I last sat down into the drivers seat of an automobile and headed into Atlanta only to merge on to I-75 north and essentially drive until 75 was no more. 15 years I suspect, but here I was and here we go.… continue reading Read More
The End of the Begining
Da Nang Life Travel Vietnam

The End of the Beginning

We spent the last few days together tying up loose ends and getting things organized. Qatar Airways gives two checked bags at 50 pounds each and the family had gathered a collection of items they would send with me from the countryside.… continue reading Read More
The Road Less Travelled
Da Nang Life Travel Vietnam

The Road Less Travelled

We had another snag at the government complex and our paperwork was to be pushed off another day. This time however, we dealt with an older woman who seemed more professional and human than the gentleman we had been dealing with in days prior.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Food Life Vietnam

The Domestication of Time

It had become apparent that my time in Vietnam was going to be, at least for the moment, indefinite. The local people’s council was not making my ability to secure our proper documents an easy task by any means. I had secured our apartment on a day to day basis and taking full advantage of our extended time together, Diễm and I settled into a wonderful routine of daily walks to the mart, trips to the market and dinner at home most evenings.… continue reading Read More
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