How Communist Vietnam has more economic freedom than Capitalist America
Officially, the world calls Vietnam a communist country and the United States a capitalist country. In reality, communist Vietnam has more economic freedom than capitalist America. When discussing important, sometimes controversial topics like this, we first need to...
Bread Sugar Walk: An easy way to improve your overall health
If you're like 73% of Americans, you're overweight, obese, or severely obese. Still, even if you're not in that majority, at some point in your life, you've almost certainly tried and failed to improve your diet or routinely exercise. Me, too! That is, until I...
19 pictures of American flags in Iran… and United States military merchandise, too!
You wouldn't expect to see too many American flags in Iran, would you? Well, the truth is, there are a lot of them. Surprisingly, many of them are seen in a positive light! And they're all out in the open, not hidden in some dark alley. As you scroll through the first...
Iran Road Trip: One American, One Iranian, & Our 6,400km Adventure!
In September and October of 2019, I went with my Iranian friend, Soroush, on a month-long Iran road trip which spanned 6,400 kilometers (nearly 4,000 miles). Looking back, that month was perhaps the most emotional, unforgettable, and educational experience of my...
The hijab in Iran: 5 stories from the inside
All women are forced to wear a hijab in Iran, including female tourists. As a pro-liberty American, I witnessed the effects of dress code laws while visiting Iran for a month. At times I saw the effortless regularity of women reluctantly covering themselves. At other...
The truth about the Iran currency exchange rate
The Iran government doesn't publicly announce the real Iran currency exchange rate. Instead, while traveling in Iran, I found the local currency exchange businesses to be the real trustworthy sources. My first experience with the tricky exchange rate happened while I...
Persian words, phrases, & numerals I learned while traveling in Iran
While traveling in Iran for a month, I learned some Persian words, phrases, and numerals (sometimes Persian is referred to as Farsi). Consequently, there were many times when my limited knowledge of Persian really came in handy. For instance, I learned how to say...
Put everything in perspective – One Vietnamese woman’s story
One Vietnamese woman's story will help put everything in perspective. Throughout my travels in Southeast Asia, I've met many poor people who work many hours for very little pay, women who've been abused by their husbands and boyfriends, single moms who somehow find a...
How to learn English for free and make money translating English
Would you like to learn English for free and make money translating English? If so, here's your chance! Bookmark this post and share it with your friends! How to learn English for free! While I was in Vietnam, I met so many friendly Vietnamese! Most people...
The most important Vietnamese words and phrases I learned
Altogether, I visited North, South, and Central Vietnam a combined five times for a total of 14 months. Along the way, I learned a handful of Vietnamese words and phrases. Thanks for letting me teach you a bit today! Before we begin, two important notes: Pronunciation...
