The hissing serpent is alive and well. Furious heat and impenetrable traffic may prove a daunting challenge at first, but within a day you'll be a pro.

Dank bowls of loving Pho, crispy as glass banh mi, slurpable noodles by the million await your expectant lips. Saigon slaps when it comes to food. As for crossing the road, just start walking and don't stop.