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98. Catfish and Mandala

Twenty-four years after its publication, a book by a visiting Viet Kieu — an overseas Vietnamese — suggests the culture hasn’t changed much in the subsequent generation.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023Posted inhistory, sociologyTags:Bite of the Lotus, books, Carl Robinson, Catfish and Mandala, Ho Chi MInh City, reading, Saigon, travel, Viet Kieu, Vietnam, Vietnam travel, Vin Vu2 Comments on 98. Catfish and Mandala

93. Year of the Tiger: A Collection

As the lunar calendar turns, I realize that what really matters in my life are the relationships that I create and nurture.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonJanuary 17, 2023January 18, 2023Posted inphotography, UncategorizedTags:Buddhism, Buon Ma Thuot, Hanoi, Ho Chi MInh City, Saigon, travel, Vietnam4 Comments on 93. Year of the Tiger: A Collection

92. Travels with My Best Friend

Two old pals reunite for three weeks exploring some of Vietnam’s urban and rural environments — big city to beaches, highlands and history.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonJanuary 8, 2023Posted infood, history, travel, UncategorizedTags:Bruce Legas, Buon Ma Thuot, Da Nang, food, Ho Chi MInh City, Hoi An, Saigon, travel, UNESCO, Vietnam, Vung Tau, Đanang6 Comments on 92. Travels with My Best Friend

91. Underground at Cu Chi

A tour of the Cù Chi Tunnels gives insight into how the North Vietnamese Army won its war against the South and its American allies.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonNovember 27, 2022November 27, 2022Posted inhistory, travelTags:American War, Cu Chi, Cu Chi tunnels, David Blair, Ho Chi MInh City, Saigon, travel, tunnel rats, tunnels, Vietnam, Vietnam War4 Comments on 91. Underground at Cu Chi

89. Dining at Ănăn, Vietnam’s Finest

An Asian-born, American-raised chef blends two very different culinary cultures in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonNovember 2, 2022November 3, 2022Posted infood, travelTags:Anan, cuisine, dining, Ho Chi MInh City, Peter Cuong Franklin, restaurant, Saigon, travel, Vietnam3 Comments on 89. Dining at Ănăn, Vietnam’s Finest

88. Grist for the Vietnam Newcomer

Assorted advice and observations for first-timers venturing to this Southeast Asian country.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonOctober 13, 2022Posted intravel, UncategorizedTags:first-time visitors, Ho Chi MInh City, traffic, travel, Vietnam1 Comment on 88. Grist for the Vietnam Newcomer

87. Me and Julio Down by the Ball Yard

The author reflects on his lifelong passion for the sport of baseball, largely unknown in Southeast Asia, as his favorite team finally has a winning season.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonOctober 3, 2022October 5, 2022Posted insports, UncategorizedTags:baseball, football, Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners, soccer, sports, Vietnam6 Comments on 87. Me and Julio Down by the Ball Yard

85. The Elephants Are Fighting Back

Even in the same rural precincts where a park promotes elephant conservation, local “sanctuaries” are encouraging visitors to go for rides.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonAugust 31, 2022September 1, 2022Posted intravel, wildlifeTags:Buon Don, Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, elephant conservation, elephants, national park, riding elephants, travel, Vietnam4 Comments on 85. The Elephants Are Fighting Back

83. Cát Bà Island Escapades

Cát Bà may be the best destination in northern Vietnam for exploring the unique seascapes of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-acclaimed world heritage site.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonJuly 28, 2022August 1, 2022Posted ingeography, travelTags:Cat Ba Island, Ethnic Travel, geology, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay, travel, UNESCO, Vietnam3 Comments on 83. Cát Bà Island Escapades

82. Discovering Vietnam’s Art

Through periods of freedom and suppression, Vietnamese art continues to make an impression as it reveals culture and history to a curious world.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022Posted inart, history, travelTags:art, Fine Arts Museum, Hanoi, Ho Chi MInh City, Saigon, travel, Vietnam1 Comment on 82. Discovering Vietnam’s Art

81. A Spirited Stroll in Central Hanoi

Vietnam’s capital city serves up history and religion on a walk past West Lake to the Ba Dinh district.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonMay 25, 2022July 7, 2022Posted inhistory, religion, travelTags:Ba Dinh, Buddhism, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Ho TAy, mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Pan Pacific, Presidential Palace, Stilt House, Taoism, Tay Ho, travel, Truc Bach, Uncle Ho, Vietnam, West LakeLeave a comment on 81. A Spirited Stroll in Central Hanoi

80. One, Two, Three: Museums of Hanoi

Three institutions in the nation’s capital offer carefully sculpted perspectives on the history of Vietnam.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonMay 7, 2022Posted inhistory, travelTags:Bach Dang, Dong Son, Hanoi, Hoa Lo, John McCain, museum of history, museums, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Pete Peterson, travel, Vietnam, women's museumLeave a comment on 80. One, Two, Three: Museums of Hanoi

79. Lake of the Restored Sword

The heart and soul of Hanoi city is Hoàn Kiếm, the “Lake of the Restored Sword.” Stories of its divine nature go back many centuries.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonApril 21, 2022Posted infood, history, religion, travelTags:Hanoi, Hoa Lo, Hoan Kiem, Jade Island, John McCain, Le Loi, Ly Thai To, Mediterraneo, Ngoc Son, Ollie Nguyen, The Huc, travel, VietnamLeave a comment on 79. Lake of the Restored Sword

78. Exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Vietnam’s earliest urban neighborhood reveals some of its secrets to those willing to search … and ask questions.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonApril 18, 2022Posted inhistory, travelTags:36 streets, Bach Ma, Hanoi, Old Quarter, travel, VietnamLeave a comment on 78. Exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter

76. Where Monks and Kings Rest in Peace

From a Zen tribute to tombs of ancient emperors, the countryside beyond Huế shares its memories well.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonMarch 19, 2022Posted inhistory, religion, travelTags:Citadel, Hue, Imperial City, Khai Dinh, Minh Mang, Thich Nhat Hanh, Thien Mu, tomb, travel, Tu Duc, Tu Hieu, VietnamLeave a comment on 76. Where Monks and Kings Rest in Peace

75. The Imperial Citadel of Huế

Surrounded by moats and thick walls, the 19th-century home of Vietnam’s final emperors is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonMarch 13, 2022March 14, 2022Posted inhistory, travelTags:Bao Dai, Citadel, Gia Long, history, Hue, Imperial City, Nguyen dynasty, To Mieu, travel, UNESCO, VietnamLeave a comment on 75. The Imperial Citadel of Huế

74. The Bridges of Da Nang

Even when other attractions are closed, the colorful bridges of the coastal metropolis of Da Nang make it worth a visitor’s time.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonMarch 5, 2022Posted intravelTags:Da Nang, Dragon Bridge, travel, VietnamLeave a comment on 74. The Bridges of Da Nang

73. Mỹ Sơn Is Not My Son

Central Vietnam’s Mỹ Sơn sanctuary recalls a medieval era when the Hindu faith directed the course of the ancient Champa Empire.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonFebruary 25, 2022Posted inhistory, religion, travelTags:archaeology, Champa, Champa Empire, Hindu, Hoi An, My Son, ruins, Shiva, travel, UNESCO, VietnamLeave a comment on 73. Mỹ Sơn Is Not My Son

72. Covid Is Not a Walk in Uncle Hô’s Park

“The fog comes on little cat feet,” American poet Carl Sandburg once famously wrote. Covid-19, it seems, has a similar agenda.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonFebruary 19, 2022February 19, 2022Posted inhistory, travel, UncategorizedTags:covid, Covid-19, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, mausoleum, museum, travel, Vietnam3 Comments on 72. Covid Is Not a Walk in Uncle Hô’s Park

71. Eating My Way Through Hội An

Hội An isn’t just another tourist town. Its rich heritage extends to the culinary arts and includes a number of dishes unique to this city and region.

Posted byJohn Gottberg AndersonFebruary 11, 2022Posted infood, travelTags:banh mi, banh xeo, cao lau, dining, food, Good Morning Vietnam, Herbal Pizza, Hoi An, mi quang, Mix, nem nuong, travel, Vietnam2 Comments on 71. Eating My Way Through Hội An

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