Author Archives: Liz Lachman

Why You Need a Guide in Vietnam: Back in Ho Chi Minh City, Susan and I were wandering the streets on our own for an afternoon and we came across a sweet little brown sign with pink letters that said … Continue reading →

Lunch today was Pepsi.  Not for Susan of course.  For Susan Feniger, lunch was a delicious treat consisting of thousands of tiny fresh river snails chopped up and mixed with garlic, parsley, and bunches of other herbs on a sesame … Continue reading →

I’m learning so much in Vietnam. Evidently cotton DOES only kill Americans. The Vietnamese seem not to be bothered wearing cotton in the heat, and I’ve talked to some Malaysians who also are perfectly comfortable. Susan and I are just … Continue reading →

Given that Vietnam was originally a French colony, and given the horror stories we’ve all heard, you could hardly blame me for not wanting to order something called “Banh Chien.” I positively refused even though our guide, Captain, guaranteed that … Continue reading →

Okay – to be fair, regarding Vietnam, I’ve been wrong about a couple of things so far. First things first: cotton DOES kill. Who knew? I made the mistake of wearing a cotton short-sleeved tee shirt on Day Two in … Continue reading →

I can’t tell if it’s that I’m American, or I’m squeamish, or spoiled… a little of all three? So far my fears have been realized and I’m not seeing the “beauty” of Vietnam yet. We are in Ho Chi Minh … Continue reading →

You might think when you read the title that it refers to shooting video of Susan Feniger for more footage of the (never ending) saga on her new restaurant and street food search. You might think that it refers to … Continue reading →

Hello Everyone!  I am traveling right now and decided to set up a blog to make it easier to keep in touch!  You can read what Susan and I are doing in Southeast Asia.  (Promise I’ll post photos soon!)  And, … Continue reading →