Hej – I'm Aaron! When I'm not working my regular job, I love to travel, study languages (svenska anyone?), and learn about history and culture. I'm also a "pandemic cook" attempting to learn the secrets of Indian cuisine from my apartment in Texas!
It is one thing to learn about a far-off war in history class, but quite another to go there and learn the opposite perspective. In this post, I delve into the Vietnamese perspective of the Việt Nam War by visiting several important war sites throughout the country. … More Exploring Việt Nam War History
My Dad joined me for a two-week journey through Việt Nam. In this post, he shares his thoughts from the trip and his impressions of the country! … More Guest Post: Travels with my Son
The Mekong river delta is known as the rice-basket of Việt Nam. Cycling along its quiet canals between glimmering rice paddies, and sipping on coconut shakes makes for the perfect respite from the crowded streets of Saigon. … More Peace Amid the Nine Dragons
When you think of Vietnamese food, is phở the first dish that comes to mind? It’s certainly delicious, but there is so much more variety to this cuisine than just phở. Read on to find out what else is on the menu! … More Việt Nam – More Than Just Phở
Over a thousand miles separate the Vietnamese cities of Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City, and you are spoiled for choice when it comes to stopping somewhere in between. Here are a few great options! … More Sài Gòn Bound
Hạ Long Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Việt Nam, but it is still possible to have a great experience in spite of the crowds! In this post I describe my Hạ Long Bay tour with Vega Travel. … More Paying Respects to the Descending Dragon
With its charming old quarter, chaotic traffic, excellent food, and welcoming people, Hà Nội is a fun place to adjust to the pace of life in Việt Nam! … More Feeling At Home in Hà Nội
The rice terraces of Sa Pa are a scenic place to hike and interact with some of Việt Nam’s minority tribes. In this post, I describe my experience with Sapa Sisters, a trekking company owned and operated by local H’Mông women! … More Trekking the Terraces of Sa Pa
In this post, I visit the teeming cities of northern India: Agra and Delhi. Though shrouded in smog, there is much beauty to be found here! … More Agra and Delhi – End of the Line
Rajasthan is an arid desert region with a colorful culture. Follow along as I explore the blue and pink cities: Jodhpur and Jaipur. … More Rajasthan – Rajputs and Riots
Traversing Territories 
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