On a recent trip to Saigon, the best advice I received about getting around the city during the 6PM rush was, "Don’t make plans before 8PM." This was advice well heeded. More often than not, during my stay in Saigon, I chose to stay in rather than face the gauntlet of motorbikes, cyclos, buses and cars that flood the streets every evening. As the population grows, it is clear … [Read more...] about The Population Puzzle: Fixing Saigon’s Traffic Problems
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Vietnam’s Deadly Challenge: Crossing the Street!
In my opinion, Vietnam has the most “amazing” traffic in the world. If you have not had a chance to visit the country before, I could feel very safe to bet $100 that you cannot cross any major street in Saigon or Hanoi by yourself in a 15-minute period. Traffic signs are unclear; not everyone obeys the laws; and there aren’t any laws “set in stone” to follow. Sometimes you … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Deadly Challenge: Crossing the Street!