I ride my small grey-tinted Honda Super Cub over the river and into the neighboring Binh Thanh District. I pull over to the side of the road and pull out my phone double-checking the address. Adorned with their addresses in bold black letters, the storefronts tell me I am going in the right direction. Seconds […]
The Vibrant Saigon River by Night
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is a city built strategically on the mighty Saigon River. It is a major shipping area where goods are moved down river and into the South China Sea. There are many tributaries and canals that feed the river which not only transport goods to the city’s residents, but also act […]
An Underused Skill: The Case for Reading Books
*Originally written April 23, 2016 Imagine you had the power to peer inside somebody’s mind. With this ability you could gain valuable information useful for learning new skills and achieving more success. The power would act as an equalizer for the one who wields it.
Driving Out West
The road opened up before us into a wide expanse of land. Outstretched as far as the eye could see was an arid and rocky desert. The sun shined bright and everything underneath it was drenched in 115 degree heat.
Moving Forward
Walking down Co Bac street in Saigon, I suddenly had a realization: The challenge of living in Vietnam was over.