Articles by

Kevin Nguyen

Back to the Future

by Kevin Nguyen on November 30, 2007

Animated sci-fi sitcom Futurama made its triumphant return last week in the form of a direct-to-DVD movie. Kevin Nguyen discusses the show’s brilliance and its critiques of our modern world.

CouchSurfin’ Safari

by Kevin Nguyen on November 21, 2007

The CouchSurfing Project is a site connecting young travelers around the world. In an uncharacteristically adventurous move, Kevin Nguyen sleeps on a stranger’s couch in Barcelona.

Czech Republic: It’s a Family Affair

by Kevin Nguyen on November 16, 2007

This is the eighth installment in a series of essays by globe-trotter Kevin Nguyen, who is currently studying at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. Kevin’s family arrives in Prague, and he finds that the usual annoyances are not mediated by glorious architecture or goulash.

Improve the Quality of Your Life

by Kevin Nguyen on November 9, 2007

Sometimes, life isn’t as good as it could be. Don’t let this happen to you. Certified lifestyle enhancement theorist Kevin Nguyen offers a few quick-and-dirty tips guaranteed to make you feel great about yourself.

Czech Republic: Simplicity

by Kevin Nguyen on October 26, 2007

This is the seventh installment in a series of essays by globe-trotter Kevin Nguyen, who is currently studying at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. Although Prague is generally considered a cheap vacation destination, Kevin finds he needs to take a page from Thoreau to keep his checking account happy.

Czech Republic: Jumped

by Kevin Nguyen on October 17, 2007

This is the sixth installment in a series of essays by globe-trotter Kevin Nguyen, who is currently studying at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. With skinheads and thieves on the prowl, the city can become a dangerous place come nightfall.

Editor’s Note: Server Issues and New Readers

by Kevin Nguyen on October 15, 2007

An explanation for the recent site downtime, and an introduction to The Bygone Bureau for readers unfamiliar with the site.

Czech Republic: Love and Architecture

by Kevin Nguyen on October 5, 2007

This is the fifth installment in a series of essays by globe-trotter Kevin Nguyen, who is currently studying at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. Meandering the streets at night, he recognizes the grandeur in the city’s thousand-year-old architectural legacy.

Czech Republic: Communication Breakdown

by Kevin Nguyen on September 28, 2007

This is the fourth in a series of essays by globe-trotter Kevin Nguyen, who is currently studying at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. After encountering the difficult Czech language, Kevin searches for alternate forms of communication to compensate for his linguistic ineptitude.

Czech Republic: Káva and Pivo

by Kevin Nguyen on September 21, 2007

This is the third in a series of essays by globe-trotter Kevin Nguyen, who is currently studying at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. In search of coffee, Kevin instead encounters the country’s ubiquitous beer culture.