Upon reaching Vietnam my first impressions were that this is the most hectic and chaotic place I have ever been. A week later and that impression has only been confirmed. Every man, woman, and infant child seems to own a moped, yet no understanding of how to drive the things. Rides on a xe om (a moped you pay to ride on the back, gripping for dear life, instead of a taxi) have taught me several things; you are supposed to drive on the right but if you are turnin...

Upon reaching Vietnam my first impressions were that this is the most hectic and chaotic place I have ever been. A week later and that impression has only been confirmed. Every man, woman, and infant child seems to own a moped, yet no understanding of how to drive the things. Rides on a xe om (a moped you pay to ride on the back, gripping for dear life, instead of a taxi) have taught me several things; you are supposed to drive on the right but if you are turnin...