231 stories, 2019 to 2025. The two series live on their own pages.

Hanh and Ken's is a laid-back eatery serving up traditional Vietnamese fare with an occasional twist. The restaurant is named for the couple that founded the...

I've had some delays in publishing my normal Constant posts lately. I get a paragraph or two in, and another storm comes along, or our business just consumes a large...

I thought living abroad I would escape the sensationalism that is the 2020 US election. Especially in this particularly vile election cycle. It is very interesting, no,...

This will be a bit of a different style of post. I post quite a bit of short videos on Facebook and Instagram, and the most common response I receive is how much people...

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 174, CHÚC MỪNG NGÀY PHỤ NỮ VIỆT NAM - Women's Day. In this edition we explore the great holiday Women's Day 2020.

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 173, Da Nang - City of Bridges. In this edition dig deeper into Da Nang. One of Vietnam's most beautiful cities.

It has been several years since I first came to the shores of Vietnam. We've had some incredible adventures, a couple of lockdowns, and dealt with a global pandemic. I...

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 171, A Chàm Island Exodus. In this edition, we prepare to return to the mainland while discovering a surprise.

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 170, Cù Lao Chàm - Hòn Dài Island. In this edition we charter a local fishing boat and explore the archipelago.

It was about 6:30 when the rising noise stirred me from my deep slumber. I pulled back the curtains to find the fish market on the street below already buzzing with...

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 168, Cù lao Chàm - Hòn Lao Island. In this edition Diem and I begin our adventure exploring the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Cu Lao Cham, or the Cham islands.

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 167, Upon Your Shore - Our Anniversary. In this edition we prepare for a trip to celebrate our wedding anniversary on the UNESCO world Biosphere Reserve of the Cham Islands.