Half way home- Time has mostly definitely flown by, but the beginning seems so far behind me. I don’t consider the year in Sydney as part of my traveling...
Birthday Wishes
Birthday wishes- For years I had been forced into making a big deal out of my birthday. The nightclub business and my obligation to promote parties dictated how I...
The Adventures of Noodle Man
The Adventures of Noodle Man- I had only 1 foot in the room of my Saigon guesthouse, with the door not yet closed behind me, when the unique character...
Humble pie
Humble pie- This was the 2nd time I’ve have my previous blog post quickly put to the test. First time was in New Zealand when I wrote about becoming...
Finding comfort in chaos
Finding comfort in chaos- My first stop in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and I had heard enough to know to come with my game face on....
I Pledge Allegiance
I pledge allegiance- Its no secret that we Americans aren’t widely liked abroad. The general disdain for Americans is pretty much everywhere. Most of the time it’s subtle and...