Alan Truong

The ArchiTEKS // World-Explorer

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Another year, another VVAlantines day =) Although you’re my Valentines every day, today’s the specific day you’re my VVAlantines =) Or should it be the other way around….idk! Anyways… These pictures prove that you can convince me to wear matching swimwear with you. Luckily for me, I don’t have to convince you to do anything because you’re always down for anything =) I love how we can look back at these amazing memories and reminisce about our honeymoon. I know I haven’t officially asked you but let me just ask you now, will you be my VVAlantines? @vvtruong_ 📸: @munkoali 💯 #Valentines #ValentinesDay #Honeymoon #VVAlantines #RitzCarlton #maldives #travel #maldivesislands #visitmaldives #beach #maldivesresorts #travelphotography #ocean #maldiveslovers #paradise #sea #vacation #sunset #love #maldivesisland #beautifulmaldives #photography #maldivestrip #indianocean #Fariislands #travelblogger #maldivesbeach #islandlife #maldivesparadise #beachlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqZ8hSJCSM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy 9 Years to Us! =) Time has passed. We have so many good memories in the years we’ve been together. Not to mention we’ve known each other for the past 11 years! Every AdVVenture with you has been full of laughs and good eats. From South Korea, London, France, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Vietnam, Canada, Maldives, Singapore and all around the United States — I can sit here happily and be content with the amount of things we’ve done together. However, knowing us content is not where we intend to be lol and I know we’re going to continue exploring, eating, and venturing out to new unexplored territories and conquer what it means in our way to lead a fruitful life together. You’ve been so good to me in the last 9 years in your own quirky way and you do things without saying. There are so many reasons why I love you and that’s for me to know and for others to not find out. Happy Anniversary/Dating-versary My Love! 📸: @munkoali #Anniversary #VVAlantines #9Years #dating (at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn0sKjnM3dW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Birthday to the love of my life =) Every year that ends I find myself reflecting upon the year’s journey with you. This year proved to be one of the most difficult, but also the most fruitful year in our journey through life together so far. But enough about us, this post is about you! Although this year was excruciatingly challenging, you shined through and are an integral part in what makes Fitzy’s life and my life as amazing as it can be. Your cute quirks, adorable sense of humor, kindness/care towards others (except call of duty), chef skills, and down-for-anything-but-not-really attitude made this year all the more memorable for me. We traveled to our first honeymoon spot together in The Maldives, then onto Singapore, and now we’ve landed in South Korea. You’re getting ready right now for our first full day in where we first got together in South Korea while I’m laying in bed here making this post. Life is good right now, and a large part of it is because I have you with me through every journey. Let’s take over Seoul once again and eat all the good eats. Happy Birthday my love, I love you so much and I’m so lucky to have you by my side. ❤️ 📸: @munkoali #Honeymoon #VVAlantines #RitzCarlton #maldives #travel #maldivesislands #visitmaldives #beach #maldivesresorts #travelphotography #travelgram #ocean #maldiveslovers #paradise #sea #vacation #sunset #love #maldivesisland #beautifulmaldives #photography #maldivestrip #indianocean #Fariislands #travelblogger #maldivesbeach #islandlife #maldivesparadise #beachlife (at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmxmP83pXUo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Merry Christmas to you and your family!!! From, The Truongs @ritzcarltonmaldives gave us these poppers with gifts inside amongst a craze of other gifts =] so we decided to pop them on our balcony in celebration of Christmas! #MerryChristmas #Honeymoon #VVAlantines #RitzCarlton #maldives #travel #maldivesislands #visitmaldives #beach #maldivesresorts #travelphotography #travelgram #ocean #maldiveslovers #paradise #sea #vacation #sunset #love #maldivesisland #beautifulmaldives #photography #maldivestrip #indianocean #Fariislands #travelblogger #maldivesbeach #islandlife #maldivesparadise #beachlife (at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmmqB4uhxi3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Arrival into Maldives! We flew from the states and stopped in Singapore. Landed for a night and spent a quick few hours with Dona and Nina (thank you for the Din Tai Fung!!!). Then the next morning flew into the Velana International Airport (MLE) of Malé. From there, we went through customs & picked up our checked in luggages (which was super smooth and quick btw). We stepped outside and had a bit of trouble finding our hotel pick-up person, but we finally found him holding up a “Ritz-Carlton” sign! Our transfer boat came and we then took off to the Fari Islands! If you’ve gotten this far into reading my caption you probably just now realized that flying into The Maldives also requires you to take a boat to go to the resort that you made reservations for (which is an added cost). The boat ride was about 45 minutes long and it was a very smooth ride. We were kicking it with another couple and our conversation made the time go by very fast! All in all, the travel FROM Houston, Texas to The Maldives, Fari Islands was very smooth with no hiccups. Thank goodness!!! Next, I’ll lay out our villa/bungalow!!! #Honeymoon #VVAlantines #RitzCarlton #maldives #travel #maldivesislands #visitmaldives #beach #maldivesresorts #travelphotography #travelgram #ocean #maldiveslovers #paradise #sea #vacation #sunset #love #maldivesisland #beautifulmaldives #photography #maldivestrip #indianocean #Fariislands #travelblogger #maldivesbeach #islandlife #maldivesparadise #beachlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CmcSAK6hAJZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Truong-Honeymoon commences! We had a few stops before ultimately getting to The Maldives! We’re staying at The Ritz-Carlton here at The Maldives, Fari Islands. This is the newest Maldivian resort (as it opened to the public in June 2021). There were many other choices but we ultimately decided to go with this one as it’s the newest with the latest and greatest villas =) 
On our trip here, we were able to stop into the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge (thank goodness for my Star Alliance Gold membership lol) - at the Changi Singapore International Airport. I love this lounge! They had amazing food there! One of my favorites, Laksa was served there as well <3 I had about 3 bowls of Laksa while @vvtruong_ enjoyed their Congee =) It’s just day 1, we took this day to ourselves and really relaxed and explored this Villa that we’re taking residence in (can’t wait to show y’all). Just ecstatic that the trip of our lifetime is here! I love you honey, Happy Honeymoon!!!! #Honeymoon #VVAlantines #RitzCarlton #maldives #travel #maldivesislands #visitmaldives #beach #maldivesresorts #travelphotography #travelgram #ocean #maldiveslovers #paradise #sea #vacation #sunset #love #maldivesisland #beautifulmaldives #photography #maldivestrip #indianocean #Fariislands #travelblogger #maldivesbeach #islandlife #maldivesparadise #beachlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZt6DqhchS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Truongsgiving Friendsgiving 2022 We hosted our first ever Truongsgiving Friendsgiving!!! The Truong household made: Homemade BO Scam (David Chang/Momofuku’s recipe) Homemade Deviled Eggs Homemade Flan Homemade Che Thai Invited our closest to feast and everyone made/bought nothing but deliciousness to the house! Our guests brought Mac & Cheese, Vietnamese Porridge with eggs and ham, Cornbread and a themed cocktail, Filipino desserts (Pandesal), Banh Khot and Nem Nuong Cuon Crispy Fried Chicken and Pecan Pie, Lumpia, Cheesecake Flan, Yummy noodles, and Egyptian Banana Cream & Baklava We also hosted our very own Truongsgiving Trivia! Scroll to the very last picture to see the group that won. Winning group name = VV’s Bangs!!!!!! (@itsjnotjay, @l.amyyy , @efpaez , and @pandaknife ) Thank you to the other two teams for competing: - MSNBC (@notalejandro , @seversoneric , @alexbrannn , and @jonastydrawz ) AND IBC (@mfucanan , @preeetos , @alex_fierro.af) yes those team names are abbreviations for something of which I will not say at this moment in time Tis the season of giving =) Also, Tis the season of eating =) Realized we’re missing @hypefeasthouston , @hellovivi36 , @iam_maile , @garrickissocool , and @amephi1 in the pictures! #thanksgiving #thankful #love #family #friends #fall #turkey #thanksgivingdinner #food #happythanksgiving #holiday #grateful #thanks #instagood #blessed #gratitude #holidays #foodporn #thanksgivingday #thanksgivingdecor #life #foodie https://www.instagram.com/p/ClP-hzgMi-A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Just a quick hit here to show @vvtruong_ what The Vessel looks like up close and personal =) Unfortunately due to some dangerous situations, people aren’t allowed to climb the stairs to the top here anymore. 
At least I got to show VV what it looks like from the outside and appreciate the views. =) Definitely a wondrous piece of architecture for sure. Just the piece itself is massive and a job dropping design. Resembles a honeycomb if you ask me! Look at us being touristy tourists ^_^ #TheVessel #NYC #Tourists #Travelgram #travel #photography #travelphotography #photooftheday #travelgram #picoftheday #instagram #photo #wanderlust #happy #adventure #instatravel #travelblogger #trip #ig #explore #photographer #traveling #vacation #traveltheworld #traveler #Travalan #Trvalan (at The Vessel NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckr55SZMp5e/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Loki’s of Asgard! This picture best portrays one of Sylvie’s lines in the “Loki” series, “Maybe Love is Hate”. We are such big fans of Marvel and the MCU and have watched every single Marvel series there is out there (even the discontinued ones) and loved watching Loki. We couldn’t leave Fitzy out so the best Loki variant to fit Fitzy is the Alligator Loki LOL! Me: President Loki VV: Sylvie (Loki) Fitzy: Alligator Loki 
We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Trick or Treaaaat!!!!! #Halloween #LokiVariants #Loki #AlligatorLoki #Sylvie #TrickorTreat #Asgard #LokiofAsgard #GodOfMischief https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZ4j93MJu0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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For some reason I like doing this pose in front of New York sightseeing spots =) The Oculus was quite something in person. I love the straight lines and the beautiful architecture. There’s aloooooot of walking space inside even with all the name brand stores that are leased within. It was actually my first time seeing the Oculus so thought it’d be a nice first time experience for both me and @vvtran91 =) #TheOculus #NYC #Tourists #loves_nyc #Travelgram #travel #photography #travelphotography #love #photooftheday #instagood #travelgram #picoftheday #instagram #wanderlust #happy #adventure #instatravel #travelblogger #trip #style #ig #explore #photographer #traveling #vacation #traveltheworld #traveler #Travalan #Trvalan https://www.instagram.com/p/CkH2Wb-MW0I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Magazine cover 😎 Dear Younger Me, 2 years ago in the midst of COVID prior to any vaccines, you made a leap of faith and made a decision that would change your life forever. You created a crazy game that would reel your closest friends and family in and get everyone together for a once in a lifetime event and dude, you killed it! It wouldn’t have been what it was without your loved ones of course, well wait, OUR LOVED ONES, because there were so many that flew in just to see this proposal happen! Little did you know, 2 years later, you would have the craziest wedding that you would’ve ever imagined with lots of twists and turns. Take it from me, having gone through that very wedding, you will come out of it so freaking happy with the results of the wedding and the lifelong memories from it! They’re all documented too! Whatever road you cross - continue to cross it because your forever vvalantines always has your back as you do her….oh and you won’t get this kind of magazine cover photo if you don’t go through with it… Freakin enjoy every moment dude, because the proposal and the wedding itself will flash right before your eyes! 
With Love, Older You. 📚 Wedding Planner: @MagnificentMomentsWeddings 📸/🎥 Photography/Cinematography: @MovingMountains_Studios 🏨 Venue: @GrandBohemianCharlotte #VVAlantines #bride #groom #wedding #weddingphotography #weddingday #weddinginspiration #weddings #fashion #love #weddingphotographer #weddingideas #style #photography #Weddingszn #WeddingCake #Cake #iDo #JustMarried #Happy #Proposal #ProposalAnniversary https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj9A3yGJm3d/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New Home Owners Journal #24: While we update our home with some decor I thought I’d show some appreciation to the folks that helped us move in. <3 My dad first and foremost - took so much time and effort to help me and @vvtran91 move our stuff out the apartment using his work truck. Helped me Tetris all of it onto his truck bed on two roundtrips and Tetris it once again into storage. Couldn’t have done it without him. Next, Juicy Eats (@juicyeatz , @huangger , @sleepalldaysnackallnight ). Gotta thank our quaranteam for helping us clean out our apartment and pack stuff and move stuff into their apartment for temporary livin. Miss y’all so much formal! Lastly, @hypefeasthouston and @hellovivi36 - moreso Tin cause Vivi be studying at the time lmaooo but man you know what it is. Helped move some big stuff into the new house more than once hahaha. Treated them all to a nice dinner at Shabu Squared and got them to order whatever they wanted. So A5 Wagyu was included. =) #exterior #patiofurniture #patio #House #NewHomeOwners #DavidWeekleyHomes #LivingWeekley #HomeOwner #Sold #newhome #homeownership #homesweethome #firsttimehomebuyer #househunting #homebuyer #property #house #homebuyers #homedecor #homebuying #realty #dreamhome #homeforsale #construction #TowneLake #CypressTexas #Cypress #TowneLakeLife (at Towne Lake by Caldwell Communities) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj8M2xpgfRP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Brother Alan (The Officiant-ado). These two called me out of the blue and asked me if I’m free on Sept. 4, 2022. I said “I don’t know it’s only March…” Then they both virtually got down on one knee and asked me if I can be their officiant. LOL just kidding they didn’t do any of that. They caught me off guard with this and I was so happy for them and honored to be their officiant. After having gone through my own wedding I knew what stresses might incur on their big day and did everything in the best of my abilities to ensure their day was perfect for them! What occurred in this picture specifically was a result of Aja telling me that she made a new wedding band for Brian as it has an added “bling” to it that he won’t be expecting. Sure enough, when she whipped it out to put the new ring on his finger, this was his reaction. What a joy it was to be with these two on their big day! Learning of all the responsibilities of an Officiant came with experience as @vvtran91 and I had to go through the same process with ours back in June. My speech for these two were from the heart and I had to cut out so much so I could be more clear and concise. The end result, it was approved and I didn’t have to modify anything 🤙🏼 It’s been a little over a month now - and the trip to hawaii was nothing short of awesomeness! I thought back to posting this picture because I’m in LA currently and I’m off to deliver their signed Marriage certificate 💍 Missin the island vibes right now! #Officiant #Officiantado #Marriage #Wedding #Surprise #Hawaii #Honolulu #NorthShore #ShePutABlingOnIt #IslandVibes #JustMarried 📸: @rhemajaime https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjq3qoJP_SX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Dumbo Mumbo Jumbo! Wanted to show VV a picture-esque spot so one of the places I took her was Dumbo in Brooklyn! We went with her wonderful long time friend Tabi and had a great time crossing the Brooklyn Bridge! Yup we did the entire mile-ish walk across the bridge and made our way to Dumbo haha =) We knew we were going to run into a bunch of tourists (like ourselves) so being patient is always key. Crossed another thing off the list of things to do with VV in New York, onto the next! #Dumbo #BrooklynBridge #NYC #Brooklyn #Tourists #Travelgram #travel #photography #travelphotography #love #photooftheday #instagood #travelgram #picoftheday #instagram #photo #wanderlust #trip #style #ig #explore #photographer #traveling #vacation #traveltheworld #traveler #Travalan #Trvalan 📸: @nyc_capturer https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjmi1wBg0Zo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New Home Owners Journal #23: Patio Furniture! We wanted something temporary until we’re able to map out and design our full on back patio living space. When I say temporary, I mean approximately for the next year while we design this space out. We wanted something easy so we can relax out here and just lounge while @agent.fitzy runs around with our neighborhood pups (ahem Smokey, Dexter, and Fitzy’s bff Pepper @tammyi007 @dannyburkephoto) =) This is great for a little backyard BBQ session and some crawfish! =) I’ve come to find that as a homeowner you can really take things slow and not rush into buying that perfect thing. Taking our time to design and think things through is key for someone who researches for days on end before making a big purchase haha! #exterior #patiofurniture #patio #House #NewHomeOwners #DavidWeekleyHomes #LivingWeekley #HomeOwner #Sold #newhome #homeownership #homesweethome #firsttimehomebuyer #househunting #homebuyer #property #house #homebuyers #homedecor #homebuying #realty #dreamhome #homeforsale #construction #TowneLake #CypressTexas #Cypress #TowneLakeLife https://www.instagram.com/p/CjjUqwTJtZU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s been a bit busy lately. Thankfully I work with this amazing team! It’s been conference after conference and there’s another to be had this weekend. I’ve been all about the eyes lately and I’m so entangled in all that’s “Vision”. Although the past month has been so much about work, my wife @vvtran91 is so stinkin’ supportive of all that she sees me doing and the fruits of the labor. This is all for you and @agent.fitzy!!! <3 #Vision #Work #WorkMode #EyeSeeClearly https://www.instagram.com/p/CjUJYeWs4mO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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VV’s first time in New York! Had a little New York trip with the wifey. It was her first time in New York ever so we went and did our own little thing and just explored whatever, whenever =) Been all over the world with you and we just haven’t made our way to New York ever so here we are! Get ready for some New York posts haha =) We landed and we were craving Malaysian and looked up this highly rated restaurant, Nyonya. Service needed work but the food was still on point for the hungry hungry hippos =) 
This is what we ordered: 1. Homemade Roti Canai (Crispy style pancake served with curry dipping sauce) 2. Chinese Watercress w/preserved Bean Curd Sauce (Sautéed Chinese watercress with red and green peppers in preserved bean curd sauce) 3. Penang Asam Laksa (Spicy & sour thick rice noodles served in the Chef’s special lemongrass broth with fish flakes and vegetables) 4. Beef Rending (Tender pieces of beef simmered with spices (Cinnamon, cloves, and lemongrass in coconut milk) 5. Hainanese Chicken with Rice (Steamed chicken w/bones, cucumbers & Chef’s special soy sauce with chicken flavored rice ….all for 2. We finished it all. …Ok fine I finished it all. LOL #Nyonya #MalaysianCuisine #Malaysian #NewYork #NewYorkCity #NYC #NY #Foodies #food #foodporn #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #foodblogger #foodlover #instagood #love #delicious #photographer #traveling #vacation https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci1cGfgAoPP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=