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TBT | Strawberry Picking in Vietnam

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It was only yesterday, but this throwback is still a pretty sweet memory thanks to the subject matter. Read More »

WAIW | 3 Vegan Picks From a Vietnam Market

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I know I've talked about my love for the local markets here in Saigon before, but today I wanted to focus on three of my favourite things. Read More »

#OurNewNormal | Ryan Patey of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Wrapping-up the #OurNewNormal series, I share what life is now like in Saigon, Vietnam while also talking about plans for another podcast. Read More »

#OurNewNormal | Season Three Sessions

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The third season of the T.O.F.U. Talks: #OurNewNormal podcast has started, and you can listen to episodes through your favourite platform now. Read More »

#OurNewNormal | The Raven Corps of Portland, Oregon

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The Raven Corps, a vegan youth group from the United States talks with me about the work they do and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their tactics. Read More »

#OurNewNormal | Chilis On Wheels in New York, New York

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Eloisa T. joins me from New York to talk about the work of Chilis On Wheels during the COVID-19 pandemi Read More »