by Gary | Feb 15, 2020 | Travel
I arrived well in Hoi An, but still feeling the jet lag I awoke at 4 AM. As I listened to roosters crow, the sounds of morning rain and people shuffling by to start their days before the sun rose, these experiences reminded me of February morning rituals during our...
by Gary | Feb 15, 2020 | Travel
In preparation for my seventh trip to Hoi An, both essential and special items were needed: some turkey jerky, a special bottle of Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon, a bottle of Macallan single malt whisky as a gift, and of course a box of face masks for the...
by Gary | Nov 11, 2019 | Travel
In Hong Kong waiting six hours to catch a flight to LA. I had left the Sheraton Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh earlier that morning. From the plane, I’m wearing a custom tailored shirt made in Hoi An. Cheers to you! Enjoying a drink while hanging out in an epic private...
by Gary | Nov 10, 2019 | Travel
Hoi An is the Tailor Capital of the World and Beth and I had some new clothes custom made. We had a wonderful evening with a buddy of mine, Paul, pictured below at the head of the table. Paul moved to Hoi An three years ago. His family is originally from Spain and...
by Gary | Nov 10, 2019 | Travel
Of the many sites we visited, the tomb of emperor Minh Mang (translation: “the bright favour of Heaven”) is one of my favorites. The serene countryside setting is incredibly peaceful, though my photos cannot reflect the enormous size and scope of the site. The...
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