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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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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The Great American Road Trip

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 197, The Great American Road Trip. In this edition, we set out on our first road trip and first summer Vacation. Read More
Atlanta Georgia Life Travel

The New World

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 196. The New World. In this edition, we have been in the US for 8 months. And what a ride it's been. Read More
Dragon Diaries Life

Dragon Diaries #20 – The Long Journey Home

Dragon Diaries #20 - The Long Journey Home. In this, the final edition of the Dragon Diaries, we have several setbacks but get back on track for the long flight to the US. We say goodbye to family and friends, and the saddest of all Fozzie. Read More
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Dragon Diaries #19 – The Hope Constant

Dragon Diaries #19 - The Hope Constant. In this edition, we travel to, and return from Saigon a little unsure, but incredibly hopeful. Some things go our way, some things don't. But only time will tell the ultimate fate of our future. Read More
An Lao Featured History Life recent Vietnam

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. Read More
Dragon Diaries Life recent Travel

Zen and the Art of Instant Noodles.

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 194, and Dragon Diaries #18. A celebration of over 200 articles, 20 articles late, in tribute to Norm Macdonald. Things Begin to loosen up here, and passage to the US draws near. Read More
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Buôn Ma Thuột – The Coffee Capital of Vietnam

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 193. Buôn Ma Thuột - The Coffee Capital of Vietnam. In this edition we head into the central highlands of Vietnam. Read More
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Dragon Diaries #17 – 7=3+10

Dragon Diaries #17 - 7=3+10. In this edition we begin to struggle with extended shut-ins and food shortages as the Delta Variant rages on. Martial law is declared in parts of the country, shut-ins get extended, and cases spiral out of control. Read More
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Dragon Diaries #16 – The Hammer Falls

Dragon Diaries #16 - The Hammer Falls. Da Nang prepares for total lockdown for seven days as the Delta variant brings Vietnam to its knees. Read More
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The Long Road to Buôn Ma Thuột

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 190, The Long Road to Buôn Ma Thuột. Probably my most ambitious article to date. Nothing extra ordinary, just a couple of weeks between our return to Da Nang from Na Trang before leaving a long country ride to the mountain city of Buon Ma Thuot. We revisit the Lady Buddha, explore spirituality, eat some wonderful food, and head out on an adventure yet to be written. Quan returns with us to Da Nang before we head to Dak Lak, and it's a long read. The longest article I've written to date, And probably one I'm most proud of. So if your interested in exploring and learning things you've never known, then buckle up for the Long Road to Buôn Ma Thuột. Read More
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