Prenn: Dalat’s Theme Park-Like Waterfall
Prenn Waterfall isn’t one of the best natural attractions in Dalat, Vietnam, but it’s worth a quick stop for those on their way to other destinations.
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Traveler Reads: The Unwanted by Kien Nguyen
Kien Nguyen’s memoir The Unwanted reminds readers of the struggles many faced to survive following the fall of Saigon.
In the Sand Dunes of Mũi Né
A brief adventure in the White Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, Vietnam, one of the few tourist destinations in the coastal resort town.
Traveler Reads: The Quiet American by Graham Greene
Review of Graham Greene’s The Quiet American, one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite books, which is set in Vietnam during its war with France.
Seafood Feast in Mui Ne, Vietnam
Exploring all the seafood, and a few other dishes, that Mui Ne has to offer. As Mui Ne is a tourist resort town, the food wasn’t as good as in other parts of Vietnam, but there were some highlights.
Eating Everything in Dalat, Vietnam
Wandering around Dalat, Vietnam, in search of the best local delicacies from street vendors and restaurants.
Stuck in an Elevator at Datanla Waterfall
A trip to Datanla Waterfall in Dalat, Vietnam. An escape from the tourist crowd leads to getting stuck in an elevator in nature.
Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral
Visiting Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral, which was constructed in the late 19th century. The church sits on an island between busy streets.
Sampling Craft Beer in Saigon
Discovering new craft beer in Saigon, Vietnam, at Pasteur Street Brewing and East West Brewing in District 1.
Wandering in Dalat, Vietnam
Wandering through the streets of Dalat, Vietnam’s eternal spring city in the Central Highlands, on the first half day after a long bus ride from Mui Ne.
Private Resort in Mui Ne, Vietnam
Enjoying being the only guest at a resort hotel during my stay in the beach town of Mui Ne, Vietnam.
Returning to Saigon
A second journey to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Reflections on returning to Saigon after almost four years and re-experiencing the food, traffic, and people.
The Attraction of Vietnam: Not Quite a Love Story
There’s something about Vietnam’s major cities, Hanoi and Saigon, that attract me. I had a love-hate relationship during my time in both.
Feeling Underwhelmed at Thang Long, a UNESCO Site in Vietnam
Feeling underwhelmed during a visit to Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Remains of the Vietnam War
Recalling a visit to the War Remnants Museum in Saigon on the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War.