Although much of Vietnam is comparatively primitive, Ina says that Saigon reminds her of Paris. There are many lovely French-style buildings and sidewalk cafes dating from the French occupation. While it is possible to starve in Saigon, it is also possible to eat a lavish gourmet meal accompanied by a twenty-dollar bottle of vintage wine.
A Gift of Love: Women Power at Work in Vietnam by Elizabeth Lehrman
Ethnically Incorrect Daughter 