Nature’s Wonderland

In the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, there is a paradise unlike any other: the Galapagos archipelago When I first arrived in the Galápagos Islands, my initial thought was, “Have I landed on Mars…?” This reaction may have owed to a very early morning flight and a slow awakening; nonetheless, as I stepped out onto the hot tarmac at Seymour Airport on Baltra Island I … Read more

Bear this in Mind

Endangered species and conservation laws for Vietnam I recently overheard someone shouted, “I accidentally ate pangolin meat!” He ate pangolin meat without knowing what a pangolin was and that it is an endangered species and trading it is illegal. This sad story made me believe that while many living in Vietnam are concerned about the preservation of endangered … Read more

Standing Up

A woman shares her traumatic past and an incredible story of overcoming polio in the aftermath of war This book is not intended to be a history of the American War. This is my own personal history based on facts, memory, and creative license. This is my story as I remember it. Dates, scenes, locations, and conversations are based on my … Read more

Muscling through the Competition

With six IFBB pro cards up for grabs, find out who’s got the guts to win Flex your muscles and strike your best pose because on Saturday, August 18th Jon Lindsay’s Muscle Contest International comes to Ho Chi Minh City (www.musclecontestinternational.com) with a shot at an International Federation of Body Builders (IFBB) pro card on the line, allowing competitors to move from smaller regional … Read more