Our arrival into the Lak Lake area is heralded by a total switch of scenery and dynamics. No more traffic. No more construction. A steady stream of rice paddies, small hills, and return to rural Viet Nam’s easy rhythm. Unlike…
Ho Chi Minh Trail, Viet Nam ~ Day One: From Hoi An to Kham Duc
The night before we embark on a big adventure — namely a motorbike ride form Hoi An in the center of the country, across the Central Highlands of Vietnam I have mixed feelings about this upcoming trip. Of course, I…
Bali, Indonesia ~ Preparing offerings for the ceremony: a woman’s domain
Riding through the countryside near Tinkup we stop next to a temple where many women are congregating ~ wondering what all the action is about… The stairway to the temple is decorated with woven coconut leaves announcing upcoming festivities. Yellow…
Experiencing the cycles of rice harvest in Central Viet Nam.
Seventy percent of the Vietnamese economy is comprised of the agricultural sector.Of this, rice is the principal crop cultivated and processed for the domestic and export market (China primarily). Yet, a crisis is brewing in Vietnam as the youth no…