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01-31-23 05:11 #4965
Posts: 11Despite warnings that Vietnam sucks, I went during December 2022. Here's my review:
Hotel: District 1 (D1) is close to everything. I stayed at the Saigon AE&M hotel & spa in District 1 for a week (1. 5 M dong / night in Dec 2022). All A&them hotels allow guests (Verified! But beware of the A&them Petite hotel because it's a disgusting, bed bug filled, rat hole. Hotel photos are photoshopped (like the girls). I heard the Intercontinental, Renassaince, or LE Meridien hotels are guest friendly too.
Dating: I'm a young-looking, athletic guy, full hair, 5'10", low body fat, and I approached several of the beautiful white skinned thin girls at Bui Ven, Ho Thi Ky street food (cool place), Vincom Mall, Saigon Mall, War Rememberance Museum, etc, but not one of them will give me the time of day. Most girls speak perfect english, but pretend not to. Sitting in cafe for hours is the most popular activity, but don't expect any mingling; when I quietly approached a group of girls at a table, they just stared at me with the most deadpan faces. Most girls I approached just gave me a 1 word answer and walked away. I tried Tinder, Vietnam Cupid, Date in Asia, Tantan, FB dating, Seeking Arrangements and couldn't get a date. My only matches were bar girls beconing me to come to Japan town to buy drinks.
Girls: Vietnamese girls are probably the prettiest in SEA. Very thin, white skin, few tattoos, short skirts and heels. This makes things here even more frustrating.
Bui Vien street: is just a bunch of loud cafes with shirtless men dancing on platforms! Tried 7 places that google maps said had live music but couldn't find any. I walked all the alleyways of Bui Vien (including 241/9 Pham Ngu Lao) for multiple days and couldn't find 1 freelancer. Only 1 very ugly lady boy hit on me.
NPK Street: I visited a hot toc for a very lackluster 500 k BJ. The girl spit every 10 seconds, acting like she hated it so much. Poor experience. However, This might be the best value for Saigon. I suggest shopping ALL the hot tocs first, then coming back for your choice.
Japan town: Filled with 100's of very hot, young, white skinned, thin girls. However, I wasn't able to get one girl into the sack, talking to several of them on street. They just want to steal your money with drinks at their bar. I went into a bar for a single drink and they tried to charge for me drinks for every girl in the bar! The total would have been 1. 5 M, but I said I only had 500 k on me, which they took anyway. I was lucky to get out of there only paying that amount.
Gaito / ThienDia / Line People nearby: I messaged about 12 different ladies and ordered the one with the lowest reported weight: 43 kg for 1. 3 M. I met her in the lobby and she showed up at 60-70 kg and looking nothing like her photo. I'm still kicking myself for not sending her away immediately. She wanted the money first, which is a red flag. She took her clothes off to reveal many rolls of fat. Then she started complaining after 30 seconds of CBJ. When we moved onto the main course, she kept saying: Don't kiss me! Don't kiss me! The whole time. It was such a turn off. After a few minutes, I lost all ability and kicked her out of my room. Terrible experience at a high price.
Rules: If you do meet an online girl (mistake! Don't give her your room number. Meet her in the lobby and ask to see her face. If she doesn't match the photos 100%, then send her away. Most likely she will be 10-30 kg heavier and 10 years older than the photos, so be prepared to eject. If she wasn't fat and old, then she would be working in Japan town where the young girls are. If you do take her, make sure she gives her ID at the front desk, this might intimidate her into giving better service.
Conclusion: I really believe I covered all the bases, maybe you will have better luck than me. After travelling South East Asia for 10 years, this is the worst experience I had. All I saw was extremely snooty (but beautiful) women, poor nightlife and very limited, unsatisfactory mongering activities! I think Pattaya, Angeles City, Phuket, Phnom Penh, Manila, Cebu, Sabang, Subic, and Jakarta are all far better options! Until Japan town girls start offering short time for 1. 5 M, I won't be back. If you do decide to come, book the first few nights only, that way you can escape early from the utlimate challenge country with only a severely bruised ego. Afterthought: I did hear that a lot of the best freelancers moved on to Singapore or other countries due to the Pandemic.
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01-30-23 18:42 #4964
Posts: 48Where's Fortuna?
Originally Posted by UngaBang [View Original Post]
Going to HCM and Na Trang in May for the first time, so starting my research now.
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01-28-23 21:12 #4963
Posts: 6308Originally Posted by MarquisdeSade1 [View Original Post]
My experience is more around Little Japan and Pasteur Street. Hotels allow girls to your room but it is law that they have to register as guests to your room if they stay after 10 pm. Not a big deal. I'm sure Walking Street would be the same.
I know some ST hotels very near Walking Street but the names slip my mind. I really have problems remembering Vietnam business and street names to the point I don't even try. I don't even try to remember cause they are all similar to me.
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01-28-23 05:04 #4962
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01-27-23 04:24 #4961
Posts: 2579Bui Vien St
Originally Posted by TheDirtyBeast [View Original Post]
Many thanks.
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01-26-23 12:08 #4960
Posts: 40Originally Posted by Llantarnam [View Original Post]
They had security there and would sometimes ID the girls and take a photo of their ID. That's all the checks they did and they were free to accompany you up. Different story if no ID.
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01-25-23 20:07 #4959
Posts: 293Haven't been in HCM for about 5 years, but was thinking about stopping off during my forthcoming SE Asia tour.
Previosly 4 and 5 star hotels wouldn't let you take local girls to your room. Has anything changed, if not how do mongers meet local girls that don't offer incalls.
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01-25-23 17:45 #4958
Posts: 6308Originally Posted by TheDirtyBeast [View Original Post]
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01-23-23 14:48 #4957
Posts: 40Originally Posted by GuyReynolds [View Original Post]Originally Posted by RayanMan [View Original Post]
Don't use HSBC ATM, they charge like a wounded bull in a China shop on a withdrawal.
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01-23-23 00:04 #4956
Posts: 31Originally Posted by Globalnomad5 [View Original Post]
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01-21-23 16:17 #4955
Posts: 140Good advice
This is exactly right. Only use Vinasun or Mailinh from the airport.
VP Bank ATMs don't charge a fee, all others do.
Originally Posted by Jingo10 [View Original Post]
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01-21-23 07:43 #4954
Posts: 185Originally Posted by GuyReynolds [View Original Post]
I try to only use vinasun or mailinh, there are many taxis painted similar to these. Just double check. Drivers will be smart wesring company uniform.
Away from the airport grab bike are great or grab cars.
For ATM's agribank and Citibank were best for me. Just take out the largest sum. You can. I think all ATM's charge a fee.
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01-21-23 00:53 #4953
Posts: 419Originally Posted by GuyReynolds [View Original Post]
-The taxis at HCMC airport are fine, they use meters. Or you can use grab and pay cash.
-Viettel or vinaphone are the mobile provider I use. If you expect to use text messaging, you will need to buy more credits (many people use whatsapp, zalo, wechat and don't use text). You can tell them you want more text messages and you will pay a bit more. You can get a sim in the airport or just outside (where generally it's crazy and crowded). Be sure you have an unlocked phone.
-The exchange rate generally is pretty much the same sometimes a hotel does not have a lot of cash in smaller bills to change your money (in my experience). I usually change my money in singapore since I fly from there, but airport is ok too. SOmetimes banks will do the exchange if you find one open, I have done that.
I love VN pussy yum yum have fun.
GG.
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01-20-23 19:04 #4952
Posts: 93Must be the new Gaito site
Thanks for the new link. Been doing some research around the web to see the gaito and kyu sites. Just had a couple more questions before my arrival, the regular necessities. What ATMs are the safest to use and which ones work with international cards? Want to avoid skimmers. Also, my understanding is to use Bolt or Grab there for a taxi to get around, but wondering on if I can trust one of the cabs at the airport to get to my housing accomodations. What's a good cell phone provider that I can use at the airport? Lastly, should I exchange my money at the airport or wait till I get to a place where the exchange rate is much better? I. e. Less fees for exchange. Sorry for all the questions, didn't really see these covered on any recent posts.
Originally Posted by RayLotr2 [View Original Post]
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01-17-23 20:59 #4951
Posts: 6Ho chi minh
Originally Posted by GuyReynolds [View Original Post]