Every part of Vietnam 2025, in order.
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The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 201. After 4 years away, Diem, the girls, and I return to Vietnam for the beginning of a month long adventure.
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 202. In this edition we land in Saigon after almost five years away. The city is electric as always.
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 203. In this edition we awaken in Vietnam, our first day back in almost five years. It was a remarkable day.
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 204, The Distance Between Worlds. In this edition, we enjoy our last day in Saigon with family before pushing north to An Lao.
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 205, Return to the Place Beyond Time. In this edition, we arrive in An Lao, Diem's childhood home, after five years in the U.S. It is an emotional homecoming. I am invited to a local couples wedding.
Two more days in An Lão: a wet market in the early morning, a feast on the floor before 11 am, bánh xèo and balut on the back patio, an eight-course housewarming on the river, and grilled chicken in a garden under the palms.
