Author Archives: Carlos Causillas

Controlled Chaos

Vietnam seems to follow the same traffic rules Chinese uses at busy intersections where there are no traffic lights. Meaning, just go straight, keep a steady speed and hope for the best. Yes, this video scene is repeated in every corner in Hanoi where there are no traffic lights. What amazes me the most about […]

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Vietnam

There are so many places/countries we would like to visit while in China that making a choice within the time we have left is becoming very difficult. We know we are fortunate to be here and would like to make the most of it. Amongst the many places in our list, Vietnam was one that […]

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Dumplings with the locals

Who does not like dumplings? The Chinese ravioli that come in many shapes, with many different fillings that are cooked in several different ways. I do for sure and we have found a very good place that is a Suzhou chain, but been told by locals this particular one is the best of them all. […]

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Need new glasses?

It was bound to happen sooner or later; my glasses finally broke. Having dinner with friends on a beautiful Saturday evening decided to remove my glasses and the right arm just broke (no advance notice at all). The style does not have a pivot screw, it is a funky spring design that was very comfortable […]

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