food
History
Las Vegas
Travel
The Constant Epicurean, ep. 200, Las Vegas - City of Sin. In this edition, we head to Vegas to explore the hedonist capital of the world.
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Las Vegas – City of Sin
Buôn Ma Thuột
Da Nang
History
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
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
Chàm Island
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
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. Read More
Can Tho
Food
Ho Chi Minh City
Life
Saigon
Vietnam
Cái Răng – The Floating Markets of Can Tho
Coffee and Planning Diem and I had arrived back in Saigon from Da Lat the night before. It is nice to be with the family again. But the swampy jungle heat of the river delta is just relentless. My brother Luan invited me for a coffee and we rode to a nearby coffee shop for an iced coffee and a good view.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Life
Struggle
Travel
And So It Begins – Dealing With The Reality Of Pandemic Abroad
Waking To The Unknown Dealing with the adjustment has begun as usual, lots of sleep. Sleeping the first two days mostly away, It seems every time I do wake, the world has slipped a little closer to chaos. This morning I awoke to a canceled NBA season, NASCAR races without spectators, NHL, NCAA, MLB, government buildings, schools, colleges and the like shuttering their doors back home in the states.… continue reading Read More
Chiang Mai
Featured
History
Life
Thailand
Travel
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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Chiang Mai – The Jewel Of The Thai Crown
An Lao
Da Nang
Life
Struggle
Travel
Vietnam
When $#*! Gets Real – A Close Call In The Jungle
And It Begins I had neglected to to tell my readers, as It was to perfect of a day, that I in fact destroyed my index toe of my left foot wandering the amazing beach at Ky Co. It didn’t seem to be a big deal at the time, as I had smashed toes before, and so was expecting an annoying soreness and nothing much else.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
Kông Chro
Life
Qui Nhơn
Travel
Vietnam
After a wonderful lunch with my newly discovered grandfather-in-law, it was getting time to prepare our departure. It was a couple hours to Qui Nhơn, and I was expecting to sip cocktails on the beach by nightfall. So everyone started to gather their things and load up the car.… continue reading
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The Edge Of The World and No Airbnb. But Hey At Least There’s Karaoke!
Kông Chro
Life
Travel
Vietnam
The Constant Epicurean. Ep. 111, Dining With The Dead. In this edition of the Constant Epicurean we visit Kong Chro, Gia Lai Province for an unexpected meal with my wife's grandfather. A man thought to be dead for decades.
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Dining With The Dead – A Story of War, Death and Resurrection.
Da Nang
Food
Jet Lag
Life
Travel
