Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups – Fascinating, Colorful, and Memorable   Vietnam is rich in ethnic groups that have lived in the northern and central regions of the country for centuries. There are more than 50 unique ethnic tribes. On my recent visit, I was fortunate to travel extensively throughout the northern mountains near the China…

        Glimpse Inside a Vietnam Elementary School Classroom   On my recent trip to Vietnam, I wanted to capture the daily life of the Vietnamese in a way people elsewhere could relate and understand. I sought out people working, shopping, dining…people conducting their normal day to day chores. One of the things…

    Travel: Savor the Experience   Why do I love to travel and experience new adventures? Why do I find myself looking at photos of faraway places with lust in my eyes and yearning in my heart? On the other hand, why are other members of my family content with staying near home? Why…

Barcelona: A Perfect Blend of Gothic and Modern   I still remember the 1992 Summer Olympics from Barcelona. NBC Sports televised the events. It was the first time professional basketball players were allowed to compete. The USA “Dream Team” with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird easily won the gold medal. Badminton and Judo…