Glen MacDonald

I am the Vietnam Time\'s English Editor. I have been with the organization for the past few months and enjoy working with a fantastic team of writers. When not editing, I am traveling around Vietnam and writing for my travel blog (mactravels.blog)

For Glen MacDonald's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:

[Photo Series]: The Dog (& Pet) Days of Summer

With summer coming to an end, Vietnam's citizens and expats reflect on their wild adventures with their furry friends through cute photographs.

31/08/2022 17:00

Expat Spotlight: Cristina Bain - Helping Vietnamese Students Attend American Universities

With chic professionalism, American expat Cristina Bain mentors dozens of students hoping to study abroad in the United States. By encouraging both their critical thinking skills and individual passions, Cristina makes sure that even students from Vietnam have access to Western academia.

25/08/2022 09:35

Café Crawls: Sipping Our Way Through Ancient Hoi An

With a mix of cultures, blended together like a delicious drink, Hoi An's Ancient Town is the perfect place to explore the historic sights with a refreshing glass in hand.

20/08/2022 15:23

Like a Local: Hanoi's Bia Hoi Culture

Hailed as the best beer for backpackers, Hanoi's beer halls are frequented by tourists and locals alike. While a friendly atmosphere, the Vietnam Times offers a few tips and tricks to navigate crowded beer halls and enjoy Vietnamese beer like a local.

12/08/2022 10:58

[Photo Series]: Lotus Season

As the prettiest symbol of Vietnam, the image of the lotus captivates photographers from across the nation.

30/07/2022 18:29

Expat Spotlight: Prabu Mohan - A Self-Taught Photographer of Vietnam's Remote Wilderness

When the semester ends, Prabu Mohan, an Indian maths professor, drives off to the Vietnam's faraway regions and captures dozens of amazing photos.

22/07/2022 12:32

Lives of Expat Parents: Madison Hardy & her Experiences with IVF, Single Motherhood

In the newest series from the Vietnam Times, “The Lives of Expat Parents” profiles expats who decide to raise their kids in Vietnam. For our first installment, we spoke to Madison Hardy, a dynamic business woman and single mother in An Bang, Hoi An.

16/07/2022 08:16

A Med Student in a War Zone: The Story of Mark Rapoport

In 1968, American medical student Mark Rapoport went to Vietnam as a conscientious objector to the American War. Now, as a resident of Hanoi, the retired doctor discussed with the Vietnam Times about his antiwar stance, his experience in the war, and his compassion for the Vietnamese people.

28/06/2022 23:12

The Second Generation of Friendship

The next generation to develop of friendly relation is none other than the Vietnamese and American young people.

21/06/2022 12:06

From Soldiers to "Peace Envoys"

The American veterans returning to Vietnam are both healers of the wounds of war and messengers who spread the desire for peace.

20/06/2022 11:17

Vietnam - A Warm-hearted, Loving Country

The soldiers who used to aim their guns at Vietnam now returned. They followed the call of conscience. The Vietnamese people greeted them with welcoming arms. The veterans from both sides filled the bomb pits with greenery, brought up the light of hope to the war victims. Together they planted the seeds of friendship and peace for today and forevermore.

19/06/2022 17:14

Teaching the Intricacies of Vietnamese Art via Instagram

Vietnam's robust art history is often overlooked in the Western world. Fortunately, one French-Vietnamese art historian is making sure the talented artists of Vietnam's past are getting their dues on social media.

16/06/2022 13:19

Revolutionary Writings: Understanding the Worldly Influence of President Ho Chi Minh's Poetry

Ho Chi Minh has held many names and jobs throughout his life, from pastry chef to president. However, perhaps his most influential role was as a poet. Informed by his love of Vietnam and his many international visits, Uncle Ho's poetry continues to inspire citizens from across the globe.

17/05/2022 13:12

Expat Spotlight: Sarir Afarinesh - A Friendly Guide through Hanoi's Intense Traffic

Vietnamese road safety is hardly taught to foreigners. Now, one Austrian expat is making a change. This month's Expat Spotlight profiles Sarir Afarinesh and her mission to make Hanoi a safer place by providing empowering lessons to uneasy drivers.

29/04/2022 07:30

[Photo Series]: Vietnam's Colorful Nightlife

As night falls across Vietnam, natives, expats, and tourists all enjoy the dazzling lights of the big cities or the endless sky of twinkling stars in the countryside. For this month's installment, the VNT has compiled some of the best night shots taken by photographers from across the nation!

27/04/2022 08:00

Du Lich Around: Mysterious Con Dao

These tiny Vietnamese islands are a crucial waypoint in time; their harsh, colonial past overlaps with a hopeful, green future.

07/04/2022 16:11

[Photo Series]: Vietnam in Bloom

From serene lotuses to joyful apricot blossoms, well-manicured gardens to wild, colorful fields, Vietnam is a haven for flowers. Members of the VietnamTimes, alongside submissions from photographers across the nation, worked together to create a photo series dedicated to Vietnam in bloom.

21/03/2022 08:14