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I'm planning a trip in the next month or so. Some reports talk about the Vietnamese currently as 'k' (i.e. 600k). But I'm looking at a currency conversion website and they have the currency as VND. So which one is it?
Also, what can I expect to pay for FS at a spa?
TIA,
Joe
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]I'm planning a trip in the next month or so. Some reports talk about the Vietnamese currently as 'k' (i.e. 600k). But I'm looking at a currency conversion website and they have the currency as VND. So which one is it?
Also, what can I expect to pay for FS at a spa?
TIA,
Joe[/QUOTE]Joe,
I really shoudn't be repying to this question but I feel sorry for you, the "k" stands for '000's i.e 600k= 600,000.
Hope that's clear
I await the response from others.
I used to work in customer service, I am better now, patience is a wonderful thing!
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]I'm planning a trip in the next month or so. Some reports talk about the Vietnamese currently as 'k' (i.e. 600k). But I'm looking at a currency conversion website and they have the currency as VND. So which one is it?
Also, what can I expect to pay for FS at a spa?
TIA,
Joe[/QUOTE]
k is short for Kilo
1 kilo = 1000gr
hense 600k = 600,000
1VND = bugger all.
Packets of chewing gum = 30k or 30,000vnd
pack of smokes = 18k or 18,000vnd
can of coke = 6.5k or 6,500vnd
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]I'm planning a trip in the next month or so. Some reports talk about the Vietnamese currently as 'k' (i.e. 600k). But I'm looking at a currency conversion website and they have the currency as VND. So which one is it?
Also, what can I expect to pay for FS at a spa?
TIA,
Joe[/QUOTE]
Joe,
As an American I have known since childhood that 'K' after a number means 'thousand' ('000), however evidently this is not an International symbol. Maybe it is American because in Baseball a 'K' is a strikeout which means 3 strikes on the batter. The letter K is formed with 3 strokes of the pen, a thousand has 3 zeros, therefore 600k Dong is 600,0000 Dong or about $30 USD. 1k=1,000 and Y2K means Year 2000
JD
[QUOTE=Ds4217]I am finally getting divorced and as a long time reader, first time traveler. I will be making my first trip (to Vietnam and Cambodia) in 2 weeks. Does anybody have any advice and is anybody else going to be there and want to get together?[/QUOTE]Congratulations! This calls for a big celebration, please let us know your travel schedule in Vietnam and which city you will be in (Hanoi or HCMC).
Spend some time with friends you meet in this forum when you are in Vietnam and soon you will be kicking yourselves and wondering why you did not get a divorce much much sooner!
I was at the Sheraton Spa in HCMC the price was 85 USD HJ without FS.
Vinperl Spa in central VN it was about the same without HJ or FS.
Just a massage.
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]I'm planning a trip in the next month or so. Some reports talk about the Vietnamese currently as 'k' (i.e. 600k). But I'm looking at a currency conversion website and they have the currency as VND. So which one is it?
Also, what can I expect to pay for FS at a spa?
TIA,
Joe[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]I'm planning a trip in the next month or so. Some reports talk about the Vietnamese currently as 'k' (i.e. 600k). But I'm looking at a currency conversion website and they have the currency as VND. So which one is it?
Also, what can I expect to pay for FS at a spa?
TIA,
Joe[/QUOTE]
Vietnam does not have Full Sex Spas. You should go to Thailand or Macau or somewhere that does.
JD
[QUOTE=Johndao]Vietnam does not have Full Sex Spas. You should go to Thailand or Macau or somewhere that does.
JD[/QUOTE]
Thanks JD. Any extras at all?
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]Thanks JD. Any extras at all?[/QUOTE]
coke, beer, fruit platters, water, redbull's, packets of smokes. These are extra's you can buy at the spa's.
Is that what you meant?
Just kidding,
You should be able to get some hand relief as standard at most men's spa's with the occasional bj and cim at a select few along with some possible hand roaming. Depending on the girl. Don't over tip.100k - 150k is more than ample.
Be prepared for the usd$50 5-6-700,000vnd bullshit since your a tourist but stick to your guns.100-150k.
Some MP's have signage stating that the girls cant ask for tips, Its upto the customer.
If she's making a big deal simply point to the sign (usually on the back of the door or on one of the walls) She'll understand, if not then call the attendant and change girls.
Some are proper spa's that don't have anything to do with "extras". Take a read in the massage parlour section. Plenty of info that will be useful to you in there.
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]Thanks JD. Any extras at all?[/QUOTE]
Seriously man, you can celebrate much more in Thailand than in Cambodia and or Vietnam. Why are you going to those? I say that because I live in Vietnam and just got back from a week in Cambodia, and the obvious lesson was that Thailand is defifnitely the place to go if it's quality and selection you're after. YOu can go see my Cambodia reports to see what my experience there was like -- pretty frustrating. It used to be a great spot to visit, and amazingly cheap -- now it's pretty hard to find a girl (the one you want at least) and is just slightly cheaper than Thailand. If you're not too fussy about the girl you end up with, it might be ok. But talent in Thailand definitely blows Cambodia away.
[QUOTE=Johndao]Vietnam does not have Full Sex Spas. You should go to Thailand or Macau or somewhere that does.
JD[/QUOTE]
I came across some very nice establishments that advertise their shops as 'hot tocs' but when you ask about massage, they take you upstairs to a bedroom with a bath attached to it. The girl brings you some towels and ask you to shower, and then she goes to get a drink for you. Once she comes back, she goes inside and takes a shower herself, and come out only wrapped in a towel. She starts with a massage, and then its up to you to do whatever you want. Total damage is 100k, and you tip her between 300 to 400k.
These shops are close to the airport, so its not a short drive for those living in district 1.
[QUOTE=Rewe]I came across some very nice establishments that advertise their shops as 'hot tocs' but when you ask about massage, they take you upstairs to a bedroom with a bath attached to it. [/QUOTE]
Let's please stick to Private Message to share specific info about those places, is that ok? There's a lot of people who are concerned these spots may get shut down due to their being too public on the internet.
[QUOTE=Wendella]Let's please stick to Private Message to share specific info about those places, is that ok? There's a lot of people who are concerned these spots may get shut down due to their being too public on the internet.[/QUOTE]
Ok wendella. i do not think i shared any specifics on the board, did i?
[QUOTE=Rewe]Ok wendella. i do not think i shared any specifics on the board, did i?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, no that's cool, you didn't -- I was just saying it in case someone was tempted to. (like if JD replied and asked you where and you replied to him by posting details, or else someone else did) Sorry, not trying to be an AH.
If you have PM, you can send it to people that way.
Thx
Hi All,
I've been a long time lurker to this board and this is my first post. I want to share with all the mongers my experience in Vietnam.
I was ripped by a moto girl last year in Hanoi. Not careful enough with my purse which was in my pocket. Funny thing that she took the time to steal the cash (and not it all), leaving my credit card behind.
Lesson learned, I will be less stupid next time.
I've just arrived in Saigon. Tonight a beautiful moto girl told me 20 USD for massage and boom boom. My bells rang all the warnings, it was too good to be true. But I like to play and she was very sexy so I said let's try.
We went to a short time hotel, I paid 50. 000 VND for the room. We get into the room, I stripped all my clothes, put all my money in my safety belt and went with it in the bathroom. She cleaned me quickly and there we are in the bed.
I put my safety belt under the pillow, she kissed me and quickly I felt her hands under the pillow.
I just say "no" and we continue. She dragged me against her breast and started to moan like crazy (I didn't even touch her).
Things were very weird but my safety belt was behind me and I hold her hands. Still, my spider senses rang like crazy!
Suddenly, I turned back and I saw a hand coming from under the bed trying to grab my safety belt!
I shout like crazy, put the ***** out of the room, made a big scandal at the reception of the hotel, made them refund me the 50. 000 VND.
So this my advice, fellow mongers: ALWAYS LOOK BEHIND YOUR BED WHEN YOU ARE ENTERING UNKNOWN AREA.
Good luck!Hi All,
I've been a long time lurker to this board and this is my first post. I want to share with all the mongers my experience in Vietnam.
I was ripped by a moto girl last year in Hanoi. Not careful enough with my purse which was in my pocket. Funny thing that she took the time to steal the cash (and not it all), leaving my credit card behind.
Lesson learned, I will be less stupid next time.
I've just arrived in Saigon. Tonight a beautiful moto girl told me 20 USD for massage and boom boom. My bells rang all the warnings, it was too good to be true. But I like to play and she was very sexy so I said let's try.
We went to a short time hotel, I paid 50.000 VND for the room. We get into the room, I stripped all my clothes, put all my money in my safety belt and went with it in the bathroom. She cleaned me quickly and there we are in the bed.
I put my safety belt under the pillow, she kissed me and quickly I felt her hands under the pillow.
I just say "no" and we continue. She dragged me against her breast and started to moan like crazy (I didn't even touch her).
Things were very weird but my safety belt was behind me and I hold her hands. Still, my spider senses rang like crazy!
Suddenly, I turned back and I saw a hand coming from under the bed trying to grab my safety belt!
I shout like crazy, put the ***** out of the room, made a big scandal at the reception of the hotel, made them refund me the 50. 000 VND.
So this my advice, fellow mongers: Always look behind your bed when you are entering unknown area.
Good luck!