In Hanoi, you will eat pho from a stall that has been serving the same recipe for three generations, the broth so rich it coats your lips. In Ha Long Bay, you will watch the mist clear to reveal limestone pillars that look like something out of a legend. In Hoi An, you will release a paper lantern into the river, watching it drift until it becomes part of the stars reflected on the water. In Saigon, you will visit the War Remnants Museum, where the truth is laid bare, unflinching, unforgettable. Vietnam will not let you go quietly. And when you finally board your flight home, the taste of fish sauce and the sound of motorbikes will follow you, weaving themselves into your dreams.