Our first-ever trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam🇻🇳! We planned to explore the “present-day” Vietnam—its rapid economic growth, local food, and sightseeing—from the perspective of a senior couple. However, right after arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, we fell victim to a cleverly executed scam and lost a significant amount of cash… The journey nearly broke us mentally and physically. But we pushed through this incident, rediscovered delicious Vietnamese cuisine, beautiful cityscapes, and the warmth of the people, and rose again! “Never let your guard down when traveling.” We hope to share both the lessons learned and the moving experiences of Vietnam with you all!