Don’t drink in Saigon. It’s cheap and tempting I know. I
agree it’s alluring to sit on those flimsy little plastic chairs with your
rotund backside nicely nestled at your local bia hoi, however stand up and the
chair is still surprisingly stuck around your arse. If that’s not enough to
contend with the hangover will make you want to die.
A heavy night drinking leads to a heavy day sleeping. Close
humidity means that dehydration sets in quickly. A sugary drink is supposed to
help, but instead it churns around in the mixing factory of your stomach
threatening to regurgitate. Apparently coconut milk helps. Thank god there in
abundance.
Bottom line is: IGNORE ALL SIGNS OFFERING UP ALCOHOL. Saigon
red is poison, rice wine is like paint stripper, snake wine – well, does it
need to be explained? Also solo drunken wanderings are just not apt for this
city. If hell bent on it look after your wallet, your phone and your penis.
