I am honing my storytelling craft after thirty years as an emergency physician, mother, and observer of the human condition. I will be creating new entries and pulling in some of my published works. Thanks for coming along.

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After Emergency Medicine…

#104 Don’t Miss Saigon
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#104 Don’t Miss Saigon

Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1975 to honor the leader the people revere like a god. We visited the booby-trapped jungles and crowded city markets. The streets were filled with millions of motorcycles and scooters to dodge while crossing the streets on foot. It is a cosmopolitan delight.

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#103 Top 5 Posts and 2023 Recap
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#103 Top 5 Posts and 2023 Recap

2023 was a busy year for writing, traveling speaking and taking care of Dolly the poodle
Here are my top 5 posts and a quick recap.

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#102 Finding our Hue in Vietnam
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#102 Finding our Hue in Vietnam

During part 2 of my journey, we visited the Central Vietnam city of Hue and the soggy area of Danang. Sadly, this is a fascinating area many travelers miss.

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