DISCOVERING THE TIMELESS BEAUTY OF TUNG SON CHAPEL By Mr. Old Man A Hidden Gem on the Cycling Trail As part of my journey to explore over 50 parish churches and chapels within the Diocese of Da Nang, I had the pleasure of visiting Tung Son Chapel—a hidden architectural treasure belonging to Phu Thuong Parish. Located in Tung Son Hamlet, Hoa Son Commune, Hoa Vang District, this chapel … Read More
A MORNING VISIT TO HOA NINH PARISH CHURCH ON THE WAY TO BA NA HILLS By Mr. Old Man On a beautiful morning ride to Ba Na Hills, I took a spontaneous turn and stopped by Hoa Ninh Parish Church—a peaceful stop that brought back a wave of emotions and memories. Located in Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city, Hoa Ninh Parish Church was established in 1938. Compared to other churches in … Read More
DONG DUONG BUDDHIST MONASTERY – A SPECIAL NATIONAL HERITAGE SITE By Mr. Old Man Where History and Ruins Whisper Stories of Champa Buddhism Located in Dong Duong village, Binh Dinh Bac commune, Thang Binh district, Quang Nam province, Dong Duong Monastery was recognized as a Special National Heritage Site by the Prime Minister of Vietnam on December 22, 2016. This site once housed the largest Buddhist monastery of the Champa … Read More
MONKEY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE 2025 UPDATE: LẠI MỘT MÌNH MỘT NGỰA Bước sang tháng Tư, Trần Mai vẫn đều đặn đạp xe leo lên đỉnh Khỉ Già, nâng tổng độ cao sau 4 tháng lên hơn 85.000 mét — bỏ xa cua rơ chuyên leo núi ở Lâm Đồng và cua-rơ ở Hải Phòng chuyên leo núi ảo trên Zwift đến hơn 25.000 mét, tiếp tục đứng đầu bảng leo núi … Read More
Whether container shipment must be evidenced explicitly by wording or if the container number alone suffices QUESTION Dear Sir Good Day! LC shows the below clause: SHIPMENT MUST BE EFFECTED INSIDE CONTAINERS AND B/L SHOULD EVIDENCE SO Is it enough if we show the Container Numbers Ex: CXHU4321079 without the wording “SHIPMENT IS EFFECTED INSIDE CONTAINERS”? If we don’t show the wording “SHIPMENT IS EFFECTED INSIDE CONTAINERS”, will it be a discrepancy? If not, please provide … Read More
HOA TRUNG IN THE DRY SEASON About 25 kilometers west of downtown Da Nang lies Hoa Trung Lake, a man-made reservoir constructed after the reunification of Vietnam in 1975. It serves as an irrigation source for the agricultural lands of Hoa Lien and Hoa Son communes. During the summer months, typically from July to September, the lake’s water recedes, revealing shimmering islets and vast stretches of … Read More
The Use of “Issued or Endorsed” vs. “Made Out or Endorsed” in Bills of Lading under Letters of Credit” QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man Hope you are doing well. I would like to seek your advice for the following: I am quite confused with “Issued or Endorsed” and “Made Out or Endorsed” both are the same meaning? One of my bank prefer the wording to mention as “made out or endorse”. I prefer to be mentioned “Issued or Endorsed” … Read More
Gazing Toward Hon Kem Da Dung A Journey That Didn’t Quite Go as Planned The Call of an Old Folk Song “Gazing up at Hon Kem Da Dung, Missing my father, longing for my mother, dear darling. If you miss your parents, go home, But if it’s just longing for trees and the old hometown, best stay away.” The old folk song echoed in my mind … Read More
A Day Wandering Through the Catholic Heartland of Hoa Son Tracing Memories at An Ngai Parish Church Hoa Son – A Quiet Land Where Faith Runs Deep There are journeys you plan, and then there are journeys that find you. That morning, with no map and no real destination, I set off on my bike, following the call of the open road. It led me to Hoa Son — a … Read More
SHOULD YOU BUY A ROAD BIKE OR A MOUNTAIN BIKE? Lately, a bunch of cycling newbies have been pulling me aside asking the classic question: “Should I buy a Road Bike or a Mountain Bike (MTB)?” To give a proper answer, I usually fire back with a few simple — but critical — questions: Where do you live? What’s your purpose for cycling? (fitness, exploration, speed?) How much are you … Read More