vietnam
An Lao
Life
Travel
Return To A Place Beyond Time
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. Read More
Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon
Travel
The Dog Days of Saigon
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. Read More
Saigon
Vietnam
A Return to the City of Two Names
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 202. In this edition we land in Saigon after almost five years away. The city is electric as always. Read More
Ho Chi Minh City
Life
Saigon
Vietnam
Vietnam, A Return
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. Read More
Dragon Diaries
Life
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
Dragon Diaries
Life
recent
Travel
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
Dragon Diaries
Struggle
Dragon Diaries #17 – 7=3+10
Dragon Diaries #17 - 7=3+10. In this edition we begin to struggle with extended shut-ins and food shortages as the Delta Variant rages on. Martial law is declared in parts of the country, shut-ins get extended, and cases spiral out of control. Read More
Da Nang
Dragon Diaries
Life
Struggle
Vietnam
Dragon Diaries #16 – The Hammer Falls
Dragon Diaries #16 - The Hammer Falls. Da Nang prepares for total lockdown for seven days as the Delta variant brings Vietnam to its knees. Read More
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
Dragon Diaries
Life
