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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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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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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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Dragon Diaries #14 – A New Wave

Well, what can I say. The Constant Epicurean site is devoted to mostly travel, culture, history, food, and all those things that are dear to my heart. I began the Dragon Diaries section as the pandemic began for a few reasons.… continue reading Read More
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Thần Tài – The God Of Wealth

We settled back into our life in Da Nang as quickly as we had fallen out of it. School was back in full swing, Kevin and Diem were back with customers at the salon waiting their turn, and the world seemed just to float on.… continue reading Read More
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An Unexpected Return To An Lao

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 180, An Unexpected Return to An Lao. In this edition, we head to An Lao early to begin the Tet season. A possible third outbreak begins to consume the south, so we take no chances in returning home for the biggest holiday of the year. Read More
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DRAGON DIARIES #13 – An Outbreak in the North

I did not realize how long it has been since my last post. I have a Christmas, New Year, and general post in the process, but I have just failed in its execution. It is close to completion and hopefully I will have it out in the coming days.… continue reading Read More
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A Tailor’s Tale

Clothing Concerns Anyone who is a regular reader knows that I have an incredibly difficult time finding clothing. Seeing that the average male in Vietnam weighs 128 pounds, 99 for women, and stands just over 5 feet 4 inches tall, clothing for a person of my stature is incredibly hard to come by.… continue reading Read More
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Mt House Homestay – A Farewell

I don’t even know where to begin on this post. It is very bittersweet, a bit surreal, and well, in some ways very sad to say it. Diem the girls and I have called MT House home for a year now.… continue reading Read More
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Istanbul Anatolian Kebab House

Istanbul Anatolian Kebab house is an absolute diamond in the rough in the Da Nang dining scene. Having the double distinction of not only serving up some incredibly delicious Turkish specialties, but also being the only restaurant in Da Nang to do so.… continue reading Read More
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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 establishment. And in a romantic twist, I did so on Valentine’s day of this year.… continue reading Read More
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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 amount of my time. We have fallen into an incredibly familiar pattern.… continue reading Read More
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