It was only a matter of time. Inevitably a feline would cry out for help. A first kitten rescue led us to host kitty #1 out of our hotel room in Hoi An. After just a bit of food and…
Ancestors and the spirit world, Hoi An, Viet Nam
A fundamental organizing principle for Viet Nam: The belief system and rituals that regard the spirit world. Vietnamese believe that there are two kinds of ghosts – those spirits who are “at peace” and were buried nearby their ancestral home…
Adventures off the beaten path ~ Hoi An, Viet Nam, Colorful Shipyard on Duy Hai Island, Thu Bon River
Yes we are impulsive and impetuous when it comes to adventure and discovery. We love nothing better than to hop onto our bike and set off with no specific destination in mind. Any set of random turns, delivers much in…
A rural wedding in Tra Que, Viet Nam.
The value of living sequentially in exotic locales is that you can experience cultural events first hand. By renting a house in Tra Que (outside of Hoi An) we aim to immerse ourselves in this small farming community, for however…
Foodie Update: Hoi An, Viet Nam
It is time for us to start finding our local favorite spots for authentic local food. Banh Xe’o (Vietnamese crepe with herbs) is an all time favorite of ours from days in Chicago and Kansas City at our favorite Vietnamese…
Foodie update ~ Market in Hoi An, Viet Nam.
Markets hold a special place in our Green Global Trek. Markets are the very heart of a culture and it is where one can observe and be a part of true daily life. For us, the feeling of being in…
A Traditional Way of Life – Tra Que Organic Herb Garden, Viet Nam
We are fortunate to have connected with a beautiful, friendly and hospitable farming family at the center of the only commercial and completely organic farm in Vietnam. The family has absorbed us into the gentle flow of their lives. The…
Foodie Update: Couldn’t quite get out of Hanoi without one more food update
Bun Cha! Take some fresh herbs, bean sprouts, noodles, mix it into the broth. As common as Pho, with lots of different variations. Unbelievably tasty! She is grilling the pork and beef meat balls for the Bun Cha English…