Getting a Visa for Vietnam: Rules, Snafus, Solutions
Visa on Arrival or E-Visa for Vietnam It has become so much easier to get a visa for Vietnam since
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Three Second Rule in Hue
I am not squeamish about street food. I swear by it, generally speaking. The occasions I get rip-roaring sick I
Read MoreHue: Vietnam’s Imperial City
Huế is pronounced “hway” with a sort of rising tone that may sound like someone asking for clarification: hway? Gentle and
Read MoreStreet Food: Best Banh Mi in Ho Chi Minh City
Among the list of best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City over at TripAdvisor is a street food cart. But
Read MoreFinding Humility in Ho Chi Minh City
There isn’t a day that goes by that I am not aware of how fortunate I am. That’s not to
Read MoreEnter the Snake: Photos from Tet in Saigon
Just a handful of shots from tonight. At midnight began the year of the snake here in Saigon. We headed
Read MoreThoughts from Saigon
It’s been nearly two years since I’ve been back to Vietnam, and this time Peung joins me, so it’s my
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My Visa Emergency and the Next Big Trip
It’s January, winter has just about worn out its wonder for me, and it’s time to hit the road. It’s
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Vietnamese Puppetry: Just Add Water
A colorful, wooden fisherman, almost as big as his traditional Vietnamese fishing boat, sits in the bow with a fishing
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Photo Gallery: Vietnamese Water Puppets in Ho Chi Minh City
I’ve gathered a few photos to go along with my article about Vietnamese water puppets. Read the story that goes
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Chilling in Vietnam: Mui Ne and Binh Thuan
I glance to the right side of the road where the sun glitters off the South China Sea (Biển Đông
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White Women in Saigon and Why I Love Ho Chi Minh City
I love Ho Chi Minh City. Maybe it’s the energy. I can think of reasons not to like the place:
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Water You Thinkin’? Blog Action Day 2010
There’s a bit of irony about my post today. One of the main characters is blocking me from posting it.
Read MoreMui Ne, Vietnam: Photo Gallery
My last trip was in late December into Vietnam where I had a chance to visit Binh Thuan province and
Read MoreWe’re Number TWO! Vietnam Gets Silver in SEA Games
It was about 6 p.m. and I was stuck in traffic in a taxi in Hanoi. Something was amiss. Flag
Read MoreSometimes Weasel Coffee is Full of Sh*t
It felt like a triple dog dare – I was compelled to have a drink of Cà Phê Chồn since
Read MoreHanoi Hilton and Mr. Cain
My initial impressions of Hanoi weren’t very good. It seemed like hawkers rule the city. Someone is constantly in your
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Time Traveling to Vietnam
My return to Wisconsin was only mildly problematic when compared to many other holiday travelers. I arrived in Chicago and
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