Wednesday’s Wonder: Jiu Fen is So Fun!

Wednesday’s Wonder: Jiu Fen is So Fun! “Ok, now you have to try this taro…and these eggs…and this meat on a stick.” “I want to … Read the rest



This is the Face of a Griper

Not too long ago, we were given the opportunity to be interviewed (you can read it here). It was a fun interview and surprisingly challenging. … Read the rest



Preparing to Get the Hell out of Dodge

There is no truer feeling than being able to just get up and go. Unfortunately for Keruoac, the act of leaving was the very thing … Read the rest



Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game in Sapa

At some point in our lives, we all participate in the capitalist game. For example, my brother mowed people’s lawn for $5 an hour. He’s … Read the rest



Don’t Feed the Monkeys! We’re Serious!

Before Vietnam, the only way I got to experience monkeys was at the neighborhood zoo. From afar, gorillas, orangatans, and those blue-butted baboons were very … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: Moose Stuff

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Art decal at a hostel in Thailand. Confession: after I saw the movie Hostel, I held what I believe to be a … Read the rest



A Shoe and Hand Guide up Cat Ba Mountain

“Shoe, shoe” and we all stopped to stare at our shoes. “Shoe, shoe!” said our guide and she stepped slowly over a twisted tree root, … Read the rest



Learning at the Vietnam Military History Museum

During Season 22 of the Amazing Race (this is a very timely post, I know), contestants competed a part of the race in Hanoi, Vietnam. … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: A Sliver of Light

This Wednesday’s Wonder: A Sliver of Light in Hong Kong Like sardines, employees at my work pile into a teeny, rickety elevator that probably hasn’t … Read the rest



Trust Your Grandma, She Knows Food

You know what they say, the older people get, the wiser people are. My grandma often reminded me of this. The adage definitely rang true … Read the rest