vietnam
Da Nang
Life
Vietnam
Liberation Day – New Developments From Vietnam
Liberation Day The day has finally come, Liberation day. As of 11:59 last night April 22, the most severe of the government directive to shutdown the economy and contain the spread of Covid-19, expired. We have been shuttered in the apartment building.… continue reading Read More
Life
Struggle
Travel
Vietnam
For Those Who Wander – Struggles For Vietnams Poor
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 136, For Those Who Wander -Struggles For Vietnams Poor. In this edition, we discuss the struggles for Vietnam's poorest citizens in dealing with closed borders and economic recession. Read More
Da Nang
Life
Travel
Vietnam
We Are Not Alone, No Not one – Notes From Vietnam
It’s been some time since I’ve written anything. quite frankly I haven’t felt like there’s much to write about. Things here in Vietnam have been incredibly controlled and the sweeping efforts to contain the virus have been beyond impressive. As of the morning of April 8, there have only been 252 confirmed cases since the virus first reached Vietnam on January 23.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Life
Struggle
Vietnam
An “I’ll See Ya Soon”
As I’ve stated before, things began to unravel within days of my landing in Da Nang. A unilateral revoking of all Visas not currently in country and all travelers facing two options, quarantine, or go home. I slipped into Vietnam in a very small travel window.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Life
Struggle
Travel
Notes From Vietnam – Pandemic And Personal Observations
I have been in Vietnam now for 7 days. Within days of my arrival entry visas were canceled and all foreigners were to be turned away or diverted. I, in a sense, threaded the needle. Things were spiraling out of control back home in the states.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Hoi An
Life
Travel
The Village Of Lanterns – Sunset In Hoi An
My internal clock was still struggling to adjust and I had slept most of today away as well. Diem, ever so patient, was beginning to become a bit restless. I knew she was itching to get out and do some exploring and her favorite activity.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Food
Life
Travel
Vietnam
Home Coming – Returning to Diem
Uncertainty It’s been two and a half months and many uncertain developments since I last walked the streets of Da Nang. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t at least a little worried about what I would find. My entrance process had changed, my visa requirements had changed, It was obvious that the Vietnamese government was a bit apprehensive.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Life
Travel
Vietnam
Home 2.0 – Finding Community On The Other Side Of The World.
Arriving Back In Da Nang Diem and I arrived back in Da Nang on December the second. It was marvelous to be back within the comforts of Da Nang. A place that has come to mean so much to me. A second home, a sanctuary, a place where things are so new, yet so familiar.… continue reading Read More
Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon
History
Life
Thailand
Travel
Observations on Race
As such a lover of all things cultural and historical, it was only a matter of time before I found an opportunity to search out a few tribal villages. It’s such a sensitive subject in Southeast Asia. Few outside of the region know of the century long crisis for those involved.… continue reading
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The Tribal Crisis – No Country For Villages
Da Nang
Life
Vietnam
Finally finding Dragon City (Da Nang)
It had been a whirlwind tour of the central highlands. Meeting and spending time with a grandfather long thought deceased. Struggling with reactions to medicines in less than ideal scenarios. Finally and graciously we settled back into our apartment in Da Nang.… continue reading
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Dragon City – Home At Last
Food
Ky Co Beach
Life
Qui Nhơn
Travel
Vietnam
What else was I to expect? After many days on the move, I think it was seven consecutive days at this point that someone would be rapping on my hotel door before 7 am. Apparently, we had things that must be done, and obviously, they couldn’t wait until, say, 8 am.… continue reading
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Paving Paradise – A Beautiful Day At Ky Co Beach
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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