The Daily Rhythm of Saigon

Waking up at 5am is usually a surefire sign that you’re still suffering from jetlag… except in Vietnam, where it means that your body has properly adjusted. This country gets going earlier than any other place we’ve visited. It took some time, but once we accepted and embraced the early lifestyle, our experience in Saigon improved immeasurably.

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People in Saigon get moving at an ungodly hour. If you go outside at five in the morning, you’ll find the streets already humming with activity; peop...