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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
History
Hoi An
Life
Travel
Vietnam
A Sandwich By Any Other Name. Part 2
Wow, hard to believe it’s been over two years since I first had the sandwich. That wonderful and unique sandwich once described as the best in the world. If you didn’t read about my first visit, you should definitely read “A Sandwich by any other name is Just a Sandwich“.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
Life
Travel
Vietnam
Tết 2021 – The Year Of the Ox
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 184, Tết 2021, The Year of the Ox. In this edition we usher in the year of the Ox here in rural Vietnam. We visit family, enjoy time with old friends, and for a week there is no world beyond the valley. Read More
An Lao
Da Nang
Life
Travel
Vietnam
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
Da Nang
Dragon Diaries
Featured
Life
Vietnam
Dragon Diaries #12 – Here Comes The Sun
Dragon Diaries #12 - Here comes the sun. In this, the 12th edition of a 20 part series about living in Vietnam during the pandemic and the worst Typhoon season in recorded history, we uncover the realities of life in constant rain and living with the pandemic as a foreigner in a foreign land. Read More
Chà m Island
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
A Chà m Island Exodus
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 171, A Chà m Island Exodus. In this edition, we prepare to return to the mainland while discovering a surprise. Read More
Chà m Island
Life
Travel
Vietnam
Hòn Lao Island – A Lazy Day
An Early Morning 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 activity. The locals were sifting through the fresh catch being unloaded from the boats just offshore.… continue reading Read More
Chà m Island
Life
Travel
Vietnam
Cù Lao Chà m – Hòn Lao Island
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 168, Cù lao Chà m - Hòn Lao Island. In this edition Diem and I begin our adventure exploring the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Cu Lao Cham, or the Cham islands. Read More
Chà m Island
Hoi An
Life
Travel
Vietnam
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.
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