I just came back from Vietnam and had an amazing time. Steal this itinerary for your next Saigon & Ho Chi Minh City trip. Filled with history, food, coffee and shopping, I really enjoyed my time in Saigon & Ho Chi Minh City. The downside is the weather and even in February, the heat is pretty gruesome. Take a peek at my travel checklist (separate) on everything you need for your trip to Vietnam!