Every morning I brew buttery Vietnamese coffee and perch myself at my window to observe the hectic alleyway below. Motorbikes careen down the road, buzzing and honking, while street vendors cook up fragrant noodle soups. Saigon is massive, chaotic, and noisy. While most of the city is still made up of modest homes and hole-in-the-wall restaurants, the downtown is now peppered with glitzy malls and skyscrapers. It’s clear that Saigon is changing fast." > — *Adapted from Trave