I could live in Saigon. Not forever but its charm and potential would be an attractive draw for a couple of years.

The city has such a exotic blend of modernity and old world charm that makes it so indescribably enticing. Yes, one would have to be very, very, very patient but that is made up for by a population that is mostly very friendly and helpful. I would definitely want to come back again, if only for a weekend R&R.



And the food. Yum! Never tasted such yummy mini soon kueh until our local partners brought us to this little treasure trove tucked between 2 lanes. And the Vietnamese coffee is to die for!

And for after dinner drinks, the Saigon Bar atop Caravelle Hotel is a great place to revel in the sticky humid air of Saigon and watch the ang-mohs and Asian tourists mingle as a Filipino band plays on.

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