The Vietnam War was in full swing, the Air Force wanted me and I wanted out of Flint, so three years in… — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
Why Ho Chi Minh City? It is crowded, noisy, scruffy, crazy, but always interesting and things are happening all at a break neck speed. — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
My home address is a small apartment in Fair Oaks, California but I'm here in Ho Chi Minh City right now staying in a… — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
On my discharge, I had the challenge of putting my life back together but Vietnam stuck in the inner recesses of my mind. — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
Some 30 years later I found myself back here again [in Vietnam] on what was to be a short visit that lasted months, and… — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
I'm always hearing warnings about keeping your belongings close to you [in Ho Chi Minh City] as thieves who ride motorbikes are adept at… — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
Indochina gets into your blood and once you have a taste you'll find it's impossible to stay away. — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
For the most part Ho Chi Minh City is safe but like any large city you need to pay attention to what's going on… — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
For me making friends with locals is hard, mostly because my lack of Vietnamese language skills and being retired I have limited access to… — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
The visa thing can be an issue, if you're going to work for someone here make sure they will help you with this. However,… — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
After high school and a year of College I made a half-hearted attempt at professional skiing in Aspen, Colorado and then found myself back… — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
Ho Chi Minh City is crowded, noisy, untidy and chaotic. I miss the orderly life of suburban America and the comfort of my apartment… — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
Thailand has good medical care and even though I haven't tried it, Singapore is said to have high quality care also. — Doug Rice Copy Share Image
