Patrick

Pat is a freelance writer, professional novelist, and all-around adventurer. You'll often find him sipping coffee in the nearest cafe or wandering down a back alley somewhere because it looked interesting. And at home, if you can't find him, check the kitchen.

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The Unspoken History of Vietnam

You can travel to every temple in the world and get absolutely nothing out of it if you don’t know the context. Many of the places I’ve visited ...
On March 3, 2015 / By Patrick
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The Places That Call Us

Two and a half years ago, I spent three weeks in Manhattan. Those three weeks changed everything. It was a small study abroad trip from my university, but it ...
On February 25, 2015 / By Patrick
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Heralding in the New Year

Most people have heard of the Lunar New Year at some point in their lives. It’s often called the Chinese New Year, but in Vietnam, it has a ...
On February 18, 2015 / By Patrick
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On Being Homeless on the Road

A few hours ago, I walked into my apartment, dropped my pack on the floor, and flopped into a chair. I was tired. I’ve spent the last three days ...
On February 12, 2015 / By Patrick
General 1
How Travel Changes You

It’s been almost one month since I left America to come to Vietnam. In a way, it doesn’t seem as though enough time has passed for a person ...
On February 7, 2015 / By Patrick
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A Weekend in Saigon

This weekend, I decided to get out of the quiet of Bien Hoa and fling myself wholly into the insanity of Saigon’s District 1. I like to pride ...
On February 2, 2015 / By Patrick
Vietnam 1
The Cost of Comfort

In Vietnam, it doesn’t cost much to be comfortable. I could buy a week’s worth of groceries for less than $15. A beer costs around $0.50. I can ...
On January 29, 2015 / By Patrick
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What, two weeks? Already?

Yesterday marked the end of my second week in Vietnam. If you are ever bored with life, I suggest travel. In those two weeks, I have: Attended a ...
On January 25, 2015 / By Patrick
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What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

There are some days I simply don’t know what to write for a blog post. How am I supposed to summarize the events of the past few days ...
On January 21, 2015 / By Patrick
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The End of My First Week in Vietnam

Today marks a full week that I’ve been in Vietnam, although I technically didn’t get here until around 10:30 last Saturday evening. Still, so much has happened in ...
On January 17, 2015 / By Patrick