Posts in category Columns

Growing up as a kid in America is fantastic, but for my parents and their generation, it must have been really hard. Why, you ask? …

Over the last decade in Southeast Asia, I’ve seen lots of things that would be considered weird in the West. They seemed weird to me …

Founded in 2010 by Fiona Briers, Bright Solutions is a venture of passion. A place to support vulnerable women in our communities by restoring dignity …

Jake runs Beer & English, an informal get together aimed at helping Vietnamese people with their English conversation skills. Meeting at various venues around the …

Black pudding is a type of blood sausage commonly eaten in Great Britain, Ireland and in other parts of Europe. It is generally made from …

I read an article the other day where an agency recruiter talked about the importance of formatting CVs correctly; no mistakes – otherwise you risk …

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. It isn’t just because they are more lucky than the average person, or the family they …

I remember back to when it was impossible to find anywhere that was creating an atmosphere suitable for anyone older than 19. If it’s a …

Mark Gustafson is an imposing figure, both in physical stature and in what he has contributed to our community. Referred to by many as the …

For over 20 years, Xuan has been changing the lives of disadvantaged children all over Vietnam. Taking the view that humanitarian support is neither a …

It’s tough to speak the language in Vietnam. As a foreigner, it really is something you dream of mastering. The reality of this occurring is …

Do you have an interesting or memorable food moment? Seems like most of us have some sort of interesting and memorable food story or stories …

Each morning as I journey to work, I can’t help but notice the rising air pollution level. Since moving to Vietnam in 2014, I have …

Last week I saw a news clip about a man in America who had won his state lottery for the second time in two years.  …

I went to a human resources seminar the other day – the usual type of thing, people from differing backgrounds and disciplines giving their points …

Fedor Pigletov is bringing high-quality Eastern European fare and awesome cheese and sausages to Vietnam. This is fantastic news for all cheese lovers, and it always …