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If you are new here, please read this first to learn about who I am and what this blog is about.
Why did I create this blog?
Jun 18, 2024
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January 1st, The Most Common Birthday in Vietnam
Some people might not be aware, but today is the most common birthday in Vietnam, and there is an interesting reason for it.
Jan 1
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Hanging Out With the Man Who Photographed “Tank Man”
Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff Widener while we were both guests on a podcast about our mutual hobby.
Oct 13, 2025
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Corruption Isn’t Always What You Think: Lessons from Living in Vietnam
A Change in Perspective
Sep 27, 2025
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What Expats Misunderstand About Justice in Vietnam
American Robs Jewelry Store, Checks Out of Hotel and Checks Into Prison Instead
Sep 20, 2025
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Why Does Beauty in Vietnam Seem So Different from the U.S.?
One of the first things I noticed after spending so much time in Vietnam was how much more effort women put into their appearance compared to the West.
Sep 13, 2025
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How Collecting Turned Into Time Travel
You may not know this but the original inspiration for this blog came from reading the guide book writer / historian Tim Doling.
Sep 6, 2025
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Inventing Ancient Vietnam: The Hung Kings
This is the first take on the article I posted a few days ago about the Hùng Kings.
Sep 4, 2025
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What If Vietnam’s Ancient History Was Invented?
When I first started my Substack about Vietnam, I thought it would be a fairly straightforward project: document what I learn about the country’s…
Aug 29, 2025
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Understanding the Ethnic Minorities of Vietnam
Thank you for reading this third part in a series about the Ethnic Minorities of Vietnam.
Feb 3, 2025
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The Ethnic Minorities of Vietnam, Migrations to Vietnam Prior to the 10th Century AD
Welcome back to the series about the Ethnic Minorities of Vietnam.
Jan 27, 2025
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Highlands versus Lowlands, an introduction to the Ethnic Minorities of Vietnam
Growing up in the US, a cultural milieu seems normal as immigrants assimilate into the culture after a few generations.
Jan 19, 2025
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