Bento Box Bits of everything

Vietnam

My favorite destination of the whole trip. Wish I spent more than 2 nights here. It felt like 'real' Asia - not sure what that even means, but I liked how it felt like having one foot back in time with all the scooters and street markets, but still have modern conveniences around. Favorite part was signing up with Vietnam Vespa Adventures - did the day and night vespa tour. It was thrilling to zip through the streets of Saigon, dodging through traffic on our way to local sights, eateries, and markets. I barely saw any other tourists while I was in Saigon- felt nice having a local take us around to hidden places; I got to really feel the 'local experience'. People are incredibly friendly and open. It was easy to relax and have fun. More pics here

The Vespa I rode pillion on

Local park cafe

Weaving through traffic

4 on a motorbike, a common sight

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica - the bricks come from Paris

Market

Intersection

Speakeasy where they played melancholy Viet and French music

Rock band at Yoko Bar

Escargot, the French influence

Frog legs