This is where I share my experiences living, working and doing business in over 120 countries world-wide and counting. I hope these experiences could be of use to whoever happens to connect with me here.

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Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jul 17, 20211 min read

LOCKED

Love Does it last unlocked? Or is it locked to last? Hearts Does it ache being locked? Or is it locked to avoid ache? Freedom Are you...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 17, 20211 min read

SAFE

Safe So they said In the night Safe So I think At sunrise Safe What is? Let me fly Safe When I’m free In my mind Nguyễn Phi Vân ĐL,...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20212 min read

Sophistication?

Guangzhou, July 4, 2013 Though probably dead tired after landing in Guangzhou from Sydney at 6AM, our Guangzhou host would not take no...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Melaka, April 26, 2013

The first impression of Melaka is that of a small quiet town where the locals can smell the non-locals from afar. First cultural shock,...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Melaka, April 26, 2013

Melaka river cruise – everyone talks about it on-line and off-line. It is a bit over-rated. You call a ferry that take you along the...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Melaka Zoo, April 28, 2013

The Outdoor Zoo April 28 is just another summer day at Melaka zoo, except that it is a long weekend and people are eagerly taking time...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20212 min read

Melaka, April 29, 2013

It was a burning hot afternoon when my little brother Patrick and I took on the mission to find Melaka Art Gallery where there are...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Melaka River, April 29, 2013

Thought about a dear friend while cruising Melaka river and hope he keeps living in mindfulness. Here’s to a friend who has been seeking...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Calligraphy at Jonker Walk, Melaka

At times we get all upset about life being unfair, that some are better off and we haven’t got what we deserve… As I walked along Jonker...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20213 min read

The Lingnan Kid

Saigon, May 05, 2013 The first time I met him was a few months ago at the Lingnan painting class. Saigon is my refuge after long trips...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20212 min read

Tokyo – Men In Black

Tokyo, May 08, 2013 10Am: out of the hotel walking to the conference center. Hardly see anyone on the street. Once in a while I spot a...

Phi Vân Nguyễn

Jun 15, 20212 min read

From Lobster Themidor to Sauerkraut

Nanjing, July 5, 2013 Leaving lobster themidor and the hustle bustle of Guangzhou, we set off for Nanjing. Nanjing has always been my...

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