One of the highlights of living in the house we are renting is the close proximity to Ba Le market. Ba Le market is a small yet dense and bustling, (non tourist) market just minutes away. Every morning, starting before…

One of the highlights of living in the house we are renting is the close proximity to Ba Le market. Ba Le market is a small yet dense and bustling, (non tourist) market just minutes away. Every morning, starting before…
“Viet Nam. It grabs you and doesn’t let you go. Once you love it, you love it forever.” Anthony Bourdain. Over 200 episodes of 2 television shows, no country enraptured Anthony Bourdain, (the global, irreverent and adventurous chef), more so…
Cultural differences have the potential to delight and entertain, and occasionally to frustrate. Usually, there is an arc where cultural differences initially appeal and, as one lives longer in one country, and the initial novelty wears off, frustrations may arise.…