Author Archives: Phuong Maxy Storyteller

IS GOING TO A BAR A SIGN OF IMMORALITY FOR WOMEN?

There are still many negative perceptions surrounding going to bars, often viewed as indicative of [...]

A STORY FROM KINILAW. RIGHT OR WRONG?

On my first evening in Bantayan, Marco introduced me to the must-try dish of the [...]

EVERYONE HAS A STORY – MEET THE OWNER OF TERRE DI LEONE

During an event showcasing Valpolicella wines from the famous Italian wine region, I had the [...]

SPEAKING UP: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE SPANISH CULTURE OF DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY

My story begins with a train ride from Madrid to Zaragoza last summer. Since my [...]

TAPAS AND THE CULTURE OF ENJOYMENT IN SPAIN

Last summer, I had an intriguing experience wandering alone through the Mercado de San Miguel, [...]

YOU CANNOT STEP INTO THE SAME RIVER TWICE

I first met James at the Tastin’ France 2024 event in Ho Chi Minh City. [...]

REJECTIONS ARE JUST THE UNIVERSE’S TESTS

This piece is dedicated to a dear friend who has been incredibly supportive throughout my [...]

“I’M DOING THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD”: MEET WINEMAKER MR. STUART BLACKWELL

In the world of wine, many people often think of luxury and glamour, but few [...]

AN UNFORGETTABLE ENCOUNTER ON THE STREET OF LOST TIME IN BURGUNDY

  Perhaps there has never been an experience that left me as wistful as my [...]

REVISIT ITALY (PART 2)

After an impressive stay in Como, my Korean friend Marion and I continued our journey [...]