Ho Chi Minh City - General Info

[John Traveller]

In HCMC I noticed these girls on scooters offering a ride and a "ride". A funny way of doing it, BTW. I have read this thread but I haven't found any conclusion on whether it's a good idea to go with them or not. What's the chance of a rip-off or any other bad experience?

Anyway, this city seems to be not so interesting now, but what about the future? If the goverment hadn't been so strict I have a feeling it could have been pretty good. (Also thinking about the situation pre-1975.) Well, maybe not like that again in our lifetime.

[Waste Mgmt]

Just finished my stay at the Intercontinental Residence. Rooms were really nice- 1 bedroom apartments, with full size fridge and a very comfortable king sized bed.

There is a 24 hour check in desk, so I assume you would have the same options as other 5 star hotels- can sneak a girl in during the day or early evening, as long as she's dressed like a civilian, but expect a knock at night. Might be able to sneak in through the basement carpark, but would assume they have security down there as well.

I didn't get a chance to check because I only had limited time and didn't find a girl to take home. Best option for me was the B&G's on NPK; most of the places around Koreatown still look closed.

The best food at the Intercontinental, I think, is at Basilicos, the Italian restaurant on the Residence side. As good as food I've had in Italy, and very decent prices for the quality.

Friendly

Thank you for the update. I would think that the Residence would be more lax. Surely the expats who are actually staying longer term cannot be hassled about having 'girlfriends' stay the night. I would guess that both the expats and the IC Residence argument would be that it is not a hotel- clearly, as the hotel is on the other side. This is a residence- by name! I will test it and report back.

[ThaiGoodTimes]

Unfortunately you will find this absolutely nowhere in Vietnam. Wrong country for anything new or unusual or even fun. Try Thailand.

Thanks JD.

Thought that would be the response.

Will just have to stay traditional.

Any suggestions for a good massage around Hai Ba Trung. As am staying there at AAEM again on early August.

[Johndao]

Am visiting HCMC again in three weeks.

So thought I'd ask the experts if any of you know of where one might get a Nuru or Nuru style wet massage body slide. (If you don't know what that is then search online and watch some videos and you'll see.)

Really like it in Oz, but very expensive.

Would be expensive also in HCMC, but comparatively it will be much cheaper.

Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Unfortunately you will find this absolutely nowhere in Vietnam. Wrong country for anything new or unusual or even fun. Try Thailand.

[WaterTraveller]

After going to a shit hole on the same street looking for ben nys and getting totally bad service for 200 figured out can' be at the right place so told my idiot taxi driver to take a hike started walking and there it was, but the woman told me it was closed, this was at 5 p. M but don't if for the day or shut down.

Continued walking and seen bien tien or something, went in 120k. 100 tip pretty good, chick seemed surprised about tip, no wonder the dude next to my stall gave his 400k, fuck it's only a blow job. In comparison I had an excellent Columbiana at the Boca Terrena in pc for the same price.

These Vietnamese woman really need to get a grasp on reality.

Thanks for the info previously posted, exploring and will report any new findings not previously mentioned.

[ThaiGoodTimes]

Am visiting HCMC again in three weeks.

So thought I'd ask the experts if any of you know of where one might get a Nuru or Nuru style wet massage body slide. (If you don't know what that is then search online and watch some videos and you'll see.)

Really like it in Oz, but very expensive.

Would be expensive also in HCMC, but comparatively it will be much cheaper.

Looking forward to hearing back from you.

[WaterTraveller]

I am in the city now and would like to check out an area for easy cheap chicks and hotels that I was told from a guy from France and his Vietnamese wife when I was travelling thru the north. She is originally from Ho Chi Minh.

Would like to meet someone to go check it out but will try to find a taxi driver that can speak a bit more English then the rest of them. It s a fair.

Distance from the centre and like when learning a new area is 9 end more on taxis than the chick but overall when I find sometuing good it's worth it.

Because I repeat.

[Klob25]

Well Saigon is endless and woman know what to ask for, so be prepared to bargin unless you can't be bothered. (which happens). If you want a handjob and a spa, etc I would go the windsor hotel. Cost is about 300,000 for foot and back massage. I tip about 500,000 VND well above market rates but my girl knows I am a good tipper and work it very very nice. U can go for a work around windsor and find some hotel. Just walk in and ask how much. It can cost 500,000 to a 1,000,000 vnd for full service. I have had one girl that swallows like a champ, don't ask for anal just lube and go for it. Had a nice girl that used to say no to anal, at the end of the session she was loving it and bending over like a champ. Now I just walk in, she blows me like crazy, self lubes her ass and rides my cock with her cute hole. The older ones are more willing and can be a a lot of fun. Nutshell don't be scared to ask, spend if it makes you happy. I have had a different blow job every morning from a different girl.

[Danish Traveler]

I am an experienced traveler who have been lots of times in Russia and Ukraine. Next week will be my first trip to Vietnam and I will love some help. Would even love to go out with an experienced moger here. I enjoy a couple of beers, a good talk and some flirting with the ladies. There is a lot more to this hobby than just the sex. Would like to see a BJ bar and the moto girls. But am much more into clubs than sex bars. I be there wedensday for two weeks if someone wants to meet up.

[AdHome01]

"Can anybody confirm that this still is the case. No blocking of the ISG site?"

This is still the case. I've never had a problem pulling up ISG in Vietnam.

[D Cups]

I have been able to access ISG in Ho Chi Minh City.

Can anybody confirm that this still is the case. No blocking of the ISG site?

[John Traveller]

Can anybody confirm that this still is the case. No blocking of the ISG site?

No problems over the lat three years over ISG access over the last 3 years and we get access to most of the sites tht are actually blocked in Thailand. I know they block some viet language sex sites from UK and I think the notorious naughty Nigel site.

[TuanNguyen]

Is there any place- bar, red light area, Street workers where pregnant girls can be available?

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[FriendlyPlanet]

The buffet resturant on the ground floor of the Intercontinental has a good choice, We've eaten there a couple times and you can get pretty much whatever you want cooked up for you (steaks, roasts, seafood risoto etc) while you graze along on the "salad and sushi bar" including the chocolate fountain.

It also includes free flowing wine and beer.

Just finished my stay at the Intercontinental Residence. Rooms were really nice- 1 bedroom apartments, with full size fridge and a very comfortable king sized bed.

There is a 24 hour check in desk, so I assume you would have the same options as other 5 star hotels- can sneak a girl in during the day or early evening, as long as she's dressed like a civilian, but expect a knock at night. Might be able to sneak in through the basement carpark, but would assume they have security down there as well.

I didn't get a chance to check because I only had limited time and didn't find a girl to take home. Best option for me was the B&G's on NPK; most of the places around Koreatown still look closed.

The best food at the Intercontinental, I think, is at Basilicos, the Italian restaurant on the Residence side. As good as food I've had in Italy, and very decent prices for the quality.

Friendly

[Wendella]

I was curios about something. I sometimes pass through an area that has a few cafe oms on both sides of the street. Their appearance is always the same, with the potted plants outside, some Christmas tree lights strung around the entrance, and also and of course very dark inside.

There is one place, though, that sometimes looks just like the rest of them, but at other times it has its lights inside turned up much brighter (pink color). Does this mean anything? For obvious reasons they usually keep these places dark inside.

Also, I can't remember which members here are most knowledgeable on this topic, so if anyone is who knows a bit about these would be ok with giving some advice, please PM me.

Thanks