Travel | Ryan Patey

Image contains two equal panels with a photo in each. On the right-hand side, there is a photo of a monument to the Venerable Thich Quảng Đức. The monument consists of a stone carving of a monk with flames surrounding him. In the background, there is a mural depicting the persecution of buddhists by the past Vietnamese government. On the left-hand side, there is a photo of the self-immolation of Thich Quảng Đức, which was taken in 1963 by Malcolm Browne. The black and white photo shows a monk sitting on a city street engulfed in flames. People and a vehicle are seen in the background.

WAIW | The Venerable Thich Quảng Đức Monument

/ July 15, 2020

Today, I went on an adventure, but it wasn't exactly the most uplifting experience.

WAIW | 3 Vegan Picks From a Vietnam Market

/ July 8, 2020

I've talked before about how many options there are for vegans in Vietnam, but today I wanted to talk in detail about three of my favourites at my local market.

Visiting a Plum Valley in Sơn La, Vietnam

/ July 6, 2020

As part of our quick trip to Northern Vietnam, my partner and I recently found ourselves all alone at Van Ho plum valley, and it was great.