Even when you live in a place as idyllic as Cua Lo you seek the occasional getaway. I know I do, and I’ve found just the spot. 11-miles from Cua Lo (on a route which includes quaint backroads) is Bai Lu. And while Bai Lu is the name you’ll find on maps, Google...

   I met Mr. Hai through his daughter, An Na (she’s a wonderfully talented artist, currently attending University in Australia). An Na and I met on the bus from Cua Lo to Vinh. We struck up a conversation and became quick friends.    I met her family while I was...

    Ah, those Cua Lo mornings. The sun popping up—peeking from the cover of the horizon. Arising in flamboyant flare. Hurling soft hues skyward and spilling them onto a gentle, lulling sea. The ritual of a Cua Lo sunrise…     Photos curtesy of Cua Lo local singer:...

    Nguyen Dam Linh is 26-years-old. He’s spent most of his life in Cua Lo. He’s a dedicated dad and entrepreneur. Linh, is in the process of expanding his business (his family expanded a year ago, with the birth of his second son).     Linh’s wife, Trang, is a few...

    Nguyen Thi Lan is a savvy business woman. Her hotel knowledge and people skills come from real-world experience. Her talents in the kitchen, come from her sheer joy of cooking.     Lan was born in Thanh Hoa, a coastal town about 2.5 hours from Cua Lo (she moved...