Saigon Street Food
There were three ‘rules’ to this Saigon street food tour: This is exactly what you want to hear when you take a food tour! These…
The Incredible Edible Egg Embryo Hot Vit Lon
As I looked at the egg (hot vit lon), I could vaguely hear people providing me encouragement and instructions, but in my mind I kept…
Saigon Unseen
Many travelers talk about wanting have more local experiences – but how far will you go to get access to those experiences? One of the…
Hunting for Photos in Hoi An
“May I take your picture?” I asked while I also mimed the action with my camera around my neck so that I could make sure…
Taking the High Road Hai Van Pass
In today’s travel world, where most people rush around trying to get from place to place, I love any opportunity to take the slow path….
Local Experiences Along the Tourist Trail in Hue
There is a well-worn tourist trail in Vietnam, and yes, the Vietnamese can be quite aggressive when it comes to tourism and selling you things,…
What to Expect in Halong Bay
I stared out the window of the van and watched as the city gave way to suburbs, industry, and rice fields that would eventually deposit…
Finding our Stride in Hanoi
Jet lag was wearing off, and now we were rapidly adjusting to a new culture and environment. After 4 years of being away from Vietnam,…
Assuming Responsibility
I mouthed the words, “It’ll be ok.” through the front window of the car as we pulled away. After all, I was taking away my…
Are we There Yet?
I stared at the numbers. Elapsed Time: 23:10 hrs, Miles: 9,940 – shit, we are flying halfway around the earth – I hope we don’t…