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

Da NangNovember 27, 2020

Hanh & Ken - Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

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...

Da NangNovember 12, 2020

Vietnam - Days in our Lives

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...

VietnamNovember 4, 2020

Why I Told My Wife I Would Vote For Trump

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,...

Da NangOctober 27, 2020

Da Nang - A Virtual Tour

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...

Da NangOctober 22, 2020

Chúc mừng ngày phụ nữ Việt Nam - Women's Day

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.

Da NangOctober 7, 2020

Da Nang - City of Bridges

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.

HistorySeptember 27, 2020

2020 - The Year of the Dragon

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...

Chàm IslandSeptember 24, 2020

A Chàm Island Exodus

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

Chàm IslandSeptember 23, 2020

Cù Lao Chàm - Hòn Dài Island

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

Chàm IslandSeptember 20, 2020

Hòn Lao Island - A Lazy Day

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...

Chàm IslandSeptember 15, 2020

Cù Lao Chàm - Hòn Lao Island

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.

Chàm IslandSeptember 10, 2020

Upon Your Shore - Our Anniversary

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.