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:

The Art, Science, and Magic of Nhat Tan's Dao Trees

11/01/2023 09:02

In a quiet corner of Tay Ho is a magical garden with well-manicured buds, ready to bloom for the Lunar New Year.

Operation Jingle Bells: American Veteran Reflects On His Vietnamese Christmases

23/12/2022 08:00

Matthew Keenan, who once celebrated Christmas on an American military base during wartime, now celebrates the holidays with his Vietnamese friends and family.

Expat Spotlight: Joseph Kwon - Serenading the World From Vietnam

21/12/2022 09:33

In his new music videos, South Korean singer Joseph Kwon showcases the beauty of Vietnam with a catchy K-Pop flair.

The Final Days of Tay Ho's Ghost Ships

23/11/2022 08:21

South African photographer Lavonne Bosman shares her photos of the abandoned boats in West Lake and the struggles to capture a single moment in time amidst ever-changing Hanoi.

Teacher's Day 2022: Vietnamese Teacher Aims to Break the Language Barrier

19/11/2022 10:00

Expats from across the world come to Vietnam, enticed by lucrative opportunities and the low cost of living. However, many still struggle with the tonal intricacies of the Vietnamese language. Fortunately, a young Vietnamese teacher is working with expats, aiming to make her homeland's language more accessible to foreign tongues.

Vietnam's Wide Array of Women Warriors

20/10/2022 06:05

For centuries, Vietnamese women have been fighting for independence, justice, and social change in a multitude of ways. In celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20th), VNT writer Glen MacDonald shared a list of influential Vietnamese women and their important causes.

[Photo Series]: The Thrills of Expat Football

30/09/2022 21:11

Competitive matches, cheering crowds, and rowdy bia hoi celebrations are nothing new to expat footballers in Vietnam.

Expat Spotlight: Denis Bissonette - A 20-Year Contributor to Vietnam's Flourishing Tourism Industry

22/09/2022 09:47

As a lecturer at Hanoi Open University, providing students with his worldly knowledge of hospitality and travel, Canadian expat Denis Bissonette has played an influential role in developing exciting tourism opportunities in Vietnam over the past two decades.

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

31/08/2022 17:00

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

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

25/08/2022 09:35

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.

Café Crawls: Sipping Our Way Through Ancient Hoi An

20/08/2022 15:23

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.

Like a Local: Hanoi's Bia Hoi Culture

12/08/2022 10:58

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.

[Photo Series]: Lotus Season

30/07/2022 18:29

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

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

22/07/2022 12:32

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

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

16/07/2022 08:16

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.

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

28/06/2022 23:12

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.

The Second Generation of Friendship

21/06/2022 12:06

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

From Soldiers to "Peace Envoys"

20/06/2022 11:17

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

Vietnam - A Warm-hearted, Loving Country

19/06/2022 17:14

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.

Teaching the Intricacies of Vietnamese Art via Instagram

16/06/2022 13:19

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.

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Seminar Promotes Vietnam - India Friendship

The Vietnam - India Friendship Association’s Ho Chi Minh City branch, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the Southern Institute of Social Sciences on March 21 held a scientific seminar themed "Vietnam - India relationship: tradition and present".

19:20 | 23/03/2023

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