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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Hanoi
Travel
Vietnam
I opened my eyes and looked at my watch. It was dead. My phone was lying on the bed, not plugged up, and my portable charger was also lifeless. At the painful conclusion of yesterday’s journey, I had failed to do my Pre-sleep preparations.… continue reading
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Our Room Without a View.
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Hanoi
Jet Lag
Travel
Vietnam
Blood Makes Noise.
Arriving in Hanoi I was not prepared for the pollution that seemed to smother the city. It was like looking through a gray, dingy pair of goggles. We drove for a while before crossing the Nhật Tân Bridge over the Red River, with its five cable-stayed towers representing the five ancient gates of the fabled city.… continue reading Read More
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Da Nang
Hanoi
Jet Lag
Life
Travel
Vietnam
The Great Escape.
At 2:45, over two hours after our original scheduled departure time, Vietjet flight VJ512 for the ancient capital city of Hanoi was called for boarding. Hanoi has been a populated settlement since circa 3000 BC. It was established as the capital of the Đại Việt people in 1010 and is Vietnam’s second-largest city by population.… continue reading Read More
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Da Nang
Jet Lag
Life
Travel
Vietnam
The hungry Dragon Hunts Me.
I was pulled back to reality by a gentle hand on my shoulder. I opened my eyes to see Diem’s face as she explained that It was time to check in for our flight. There was no line, and we walked straight up to the counter.… continue reading Read More
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Jet Lag
Life
Travel
Vietnam
To Be or Not to Be.
It was 06:30 when the low light of the jungle sun crept into my hotel window. I rose from the bed, threw some clothes on, and headed downstairs to see if they still had last year’s coffee floating around. I poured two glasses (the first probably wouldn’t make it up the stairs) and ordered two omelets with baguettes to be delivered to my room.… continue reading Read More
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Da Nang
Food
Life
Travel
Vietnam
The Not So Quiet American.
At 7:00 p.m., I was awoken by the ever-smiling face of Diem. She hurried me into the bathroom to prepare as she patiently waited in the hallway. In Vietnam, conservatism, tradition, and modernity smashed together like a brightly lit canvas of Dhali or Van Goh.… continue reading Read More
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Hoi An
Travel
Vietnam
The Hoi An Exodus.
About a half hour later, we settled our tab and began the long walk back to the cab stand on the other side of the village. As we left down the main thoroughfare of Hoi An I began to have mixed emotions about leaving this beautiful UNESCO heritage site.… continue reading Read More
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Hoi An
Travel
Vietnam
A Sandwich By Any Other Name Is Simply A Sandwich.
At 1:30, the doorbell rang. I got up and opened the door to find Diem standing in the hallway. She came in and sat down while I brushed my teeth and washed the grog off of my face. I opened the mini fridge and grabbed the Pepsi from inside that the hotel had generously provided.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Food
Travel
Vietnam
Good Morning Vietnam!
I opened my eyes after what seemed like an eternity of sleep. I looked at my watch, which read 04:35. How could this be? My mind knew it wasn’t enough, but my body didn’t get the message. My mind flew back to my childhood and the movie Good Morning Vietnam!… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Food
Travel
Vietnam
When in Rome Franky, but Doug I’m not in Rome, I’m in Da Nang!
A Night Out In Da Nang We stepped out of the Cab and walked into a local hangout for adults a bit younger than me. There was a Vietnamese rock band blasting on the stage, the bar was packed, the sound was way too loud, and It was not for me.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Food
Travel
Vietnam
My first bowl of Phố and other things.
I awoke around 7:45 after a long and much-needed nap. I could hear what sounded like a concert drifting into my window from the lobby below. Only whoever was singing was horrible. I leaned out the window and could hear other terrible attempts at singing drifting from the establishments in the streets nearby.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Food
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Vietnam
