Article is written by highly acclaimed writer Andrew Lam and author of East Eats West. The teacher who nurtured a young Vietnamese immigrant with empathy and kindness opened the way to a new culture, new possibilities, a new life. The man who stood at the entrance to my New World was my first English teacher, Ernie Kaeselau. He passed away recently, and though I hadn't … [Read more...] about A Teacher’s Reach
Mosquito Nets & Blankets Needed for Flood Victims
Summary: Since Oct 6th, 2010, the monsoon season brought heavy flood to Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces and caused 112 deaths and 150,000 displaced families. With $30, you can provide a family with mosquito net, blankets, and warm clothings to survive the winter. By The Numbers 112 Current deaths caused by the flood. 150K Displaced families. $30 To help a family survive … [Read more...] about Mosquito Nets & Blankets Needed for Flood Victims
How funky is Rachel Ray’s Phunky Pho?
You can bet that we at OVN love pho as much as Anthony Bourdain does. Please enjoy this interesting article written by Andrea Nguyen at www.vietworldkitchen.com I’m traveling right now in Asia, tasting and talking to lots of locals about street food, ingredients, and culture. Back in the States, my old friend Simon B. gave me a heads up on a recipe from this week’s Rachel … [Read more...] about How funky is Rachel Ray’s Phunky Pho?
Volunteer in Vietnam: Hold the Future
Article was prepared by Anja Merret, an organizer for Hold the Future organization. Hold the Future is a Hanoi, Vietnam based charitable organisation that offers vocational training and handicraft production to young people with disabilities. The Centre accepts young disabled people between the ages of 18 and 30 irrespective of their disability. Hold the Future aims to provide … [Read more...] about Volunteer in Vietnam: Hold the Future
What’s Your Motivation?
For better or worse, what you choose to do will affect someone close to you. Whatever your motivation, whatever your calling, just do it. I came across this outlandishly funny video produced by WongFu in partnership with the American Cancer Society. You may recall from our past articles "Parallel Story..." or "Moi Anh Mot Dieu" the various implications for smoking … [Read more...] about What’s Your Motivation?