No, these aren’t pictures of a cabin in some remote Icelandic lava field where you can jump in and out of volcanic mud. These are the highly sought-after sleep pods at SGN airport. I applied for a Vietnamese visa 10 days ago and still haven’t received any updates (I’ve checked my spam folder and every other inbox, multiple times). I even sent a few inquiries through the online form, but still, no sign of the visa.

Given my past experiences with visas in Vietnam, I had a feeling I’d be stuck waiting, so I reserved a sleep pod for 6 hours, just in case the visa didn’t come through by the time I landed. At first, I thought it was a waste of $42, but I was so wrong. All the pods were booked, but when I showed my reservation, I was allowed in.

Now here I am, trying to figure out my next move. I have an award flight to my next destination in 10 hours, which I was considering canceling. But after seeing the chaos at immigration, I’ve decided I’m moving on. There’s no way I’m dealing with that line. I'll miss stepping foot in SGN this time, but SGN will understand, given my schedule and time crunch we all are facing to become millionaires.

Oh, and the ceiling fan here seems to be telling me to shut up and get some sleep. So, adios, and good luck! If you have any doubts about your itinerary, book these pods first and figure it out later.