Unlike other holidays, Easter traditions changed from year to year in my family. I recall one Easter in particular when my father worked nights. At that time, I’d fall asleep next to my mother in bed, as she watched Dallas and Dynasty. When his schedule changed, I refused to sleep in my own room. Instead…
After hiking through rice patties and the jungle, sleeping in stilt houses and on trains (admittedly, there were a couple of decent hotel stays in between), we were ready for a little luxury. And in Vietnam that doesn’t have to cost too much. We wanted a beach escape without being badgered. And since we’d planned…
It isn’t a myth that dog is eaten in Vietnam. When we first arrived in Hanoi, we were surprised to find that dogs were noticeably absent from the streets. Not at all what you would expect to find in a developing country with a reputation for an overabundance of mangy mutts. We saw only 2…
No matter how much cold and snow this winter brought us, the daffodils in Central Park boldly proclaimed that spring finally arrived. And with it, we can finally eat something fresh and green besides kale. Just as last year, dandelion greens were the first to appear at the market. After traveling in Vietnam, I was…
My trip to Vietnam was everything I could have hoped for in a vacation and so much more. We ate, drank, ate a little more and had some serious adventures over the last two weeks. I have lots to share with you, so I will be doing several posts in the coming weeks. For this…
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