Tag Archives: travel

Vietnam 2018

Posted on May 12, 2018 by The soup lady

No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man. – Heraclitus Vietnam used to feel so far away from my life in the US. Not only is it … Continue reading →

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Vacation cooking

Posted on March 5, 2016 by The soup lady

Many people go on vacation to escape the everyday, including cooking. They go to luxurious resorts or hotels and eat out daily, sometimes for all three meals.  The Soup-er family doesn’t do that. Ever since we’ve had children, we have … Continue reading →

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Europe part 1: Portugal

Posted on September 15, 2012 by The soup lady

Ah, Europe.  Like an old friend, She welcomed me back this summer with magnificent scenery, delicious food and friendly locals.  Now, Mr. No Nom de Blog will be quick to call me on my selective amnesia and remind me of … Continue reading →

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Summer travels: the 411

Posted on August 18, 2012 by The soup lady

In June, after months of planning, we finally jetted off to Europe.  The last time we were in Europe was five years ago in Paris when Soup-er Boy was just two.  That was a long time ago… and before I … Continue reading →

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Home again.

Posted on July 13, 2012 by The soup lady

Another vacation, another long posting hiatus. After all the airplanes, trains, cars, subway, buses, and achy feet, we are home again.  This time it was a whirlwind 19+ days through Portugal and France.  There were many sites visited and much … Continue reading →

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Valley Girl

Posted on May 31, 2012 by The soup lady

I grew up in the San Fernando Valley (THE Valley for those of you from the area), the northwest corner of LA County and some 20 minutes from downtown LA. As a teenager in a terribly conservative Vietnamese family, despite … Continue reading →

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