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There's an airport express bus that goes to the Ben Tranh market area. Wondering if it's doable to use this cheap bus and then get a Grab for Ben Tranh to my hotel near Bui Vien if I have a large backpack and a carry on for luggage. If not, I'll just have to use a Grab from the airport all the way to my hotel.
[QUOTE=Exoticspirit;2924203]Airport Express Bus Doable With Luggage?[/QUOTE]Grab and taxis are super cheap in HCM. $6-8 US from airport to D1. If you want to save a couple of dollars you can take a bus I guess but is that where you want to fight your battles to save a buck or two? It's hot in HCM. When I landed last month it was real feel 53 Celsius. Forecast was 60 Celsius so I got lucky.
HCM airport imo is about as chaotic as they come as well. You want to be out of there ASAP.
[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2924279]Grab and taxis are super cheap in HCM. $6-8 US from airport to D1. If you want to save a couple of dollars you can take a bus I guess but is that where you want to fight your battles to save a buck or two? It's hot in HCM. When I landed last month it was real feel 53 Celsius. Forecast was 60 Celsius so I got lucky.
HCM airport imo is about as chaotic as they come as well. You want to be out of there ASAP.[/QUOTE]Thanks as this is good to know. I don't do that well in heat -- I snow ski in -20 see many winter days where I live and scuba dive in 7 see water here. So in the temps you are talking about, yes, I won't want to be out there being too physical for too long.
AC City bus right outside arrival goes to the main bus depot on Pham Ngu Lao. Walk 1 short block to Bui Vien. Have 12 K the for the conductor.
It goes as fast as any car or bike in that heavy traffic. I take that bus back and forth to airport with luggage, no difficulties.
Tinder and Wechat are mostly old, ugly, hardened hookers of the worst kinds.
Girls and professional women hang out in upscale clubs and bars, try to snag BFs. Could get expensive, like $400-1600 a Cognac bottle. I have contacts with club owners so I can partake cheaper and easier.
A few cafes in HCMC (on CMT8) have mid 30's or so women hang out with friends, eying crowd, not drinking or buying. They are usually not the youngest and prettiest, desperate for BFs, relationships or casual sex. Just talk to them like friends. If they smile and act friendly, offer to buy them coffees or smoothies, cheap like $1 to 3. They would be appreciative and open for hook ups or relationships. The cafes are quiet, relaxed places, easier for conversations.
[QUOTE=CoolDumble;2923732]How do you even meet Non Gaito girls? Tinder?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;2924437]Tinder and Wechat are mostly old, ugly, hardened hookers of the worst kinds.
Girls and professional women hang out in upscale clubs and bars, try to snag BFs. Could get expensive, like $400-1600 a Cognac bottle. I have contacts with club owners so I can partake cheaper and easier.
A few cafes in HCMC (on CMT8) have mid 30's or so women hang out with friends, eying crowd, not drinking or buying. They are usually not the youngest and prettiest, desperate for BFs, relationships or casual sex. Just talk to them like friends. If they smile and act friendly, offer to buy them coffees or smoothies, cheap like $1 to 3. They would be appreciative and open for hook ups or relationships. The cafes are quiet, relaxed places, easier for conversations.[/QUOTE]What the website for gaito? I've looked here and Googled. Can't find it.
[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;2924414]AC City bus right outside arrival goes to the main bus depot on Pham Ngu Lao. Walk 1 short block to Bui Vien. Have 12 K the for the conductor.
It goes as fast as any car or bike in that heavy traffic. I take that bus back and forth to airport with luggage, no difficulties.[/QUOTE]Thanks for this tip!
I see that motobikes are cheap and can get around quickly unlike cars there. My question is how to not fall off one? I'm worried that I'll slide off the back of a seat if the driver accelerates and then traffic hits me from behind. Any insights from you guys who are experienced riding motobikes as a passenger?
[QUOTE=Exoticspirit;2924928]I see that motobikes are cheap and can get around quickly unlike cars there. My question is how to not fall off one? I'm worried that I'll slide off the back of a seat if the driver accelerates and then traffic hits me from behind. Any insights from you guys who are experienced riding motobikes as a passenger?[/QUOTE]For the last 22 years I have pretty much visited Vietnam every year, riding behind friends, my wife, and Grab drivers. I have never seen that happen and would be shocked to say the least if it did. You are worrying over something that has a million to one chance of happening.
Hello folks,
Planning to come to HCMC for mongering for 2-3 days. How can I best use my time?
I have RTTF'ed, and see the LC and NPK recommendations.
But I usually prefer the more private style of getting a take out to my hotel room.
Any recommendations for getting beauties coming to my room, kinda like smooci but a much bigger choice?
Also, I am looking for BBBJ, CIM, swallow. Is HCMC better for it or go to Manila?
Thanks a lot!
Anyone rented a monitor in Ho Chi Minh City for a week? I'm traveling next week and need help with some contacts.
Tried to look up options on google, but no luck so far.
[QUOTE=NRandom940;2924454]What the website for gaito? I've looked here and Googled. Can't find it.[/QUOTE]Think it is or was gailangchoi. Me.
Can't get images to load.
Many sites list girls by cities.
I never had problem for full access with Gaito. Org in Vietnam or in US.
Gentlemen, does anyone know a good bar with multiple TVs that shows all the American NFL football games? Its an unusual time for games, I believe NFL games on Sundays in America will kick off in HCMC at midnight on a Monday so the bar would have to be open all night past midnight until 10 am.
Thanks.
[QUOTE=Exoticspirit;2924928]I see that motobikes are cheap and can get around quickly unlike cars there. My question is how to not fall off one? I'm worried that I'll slide off the back of a seat if the driver accelerates and then traffic hits me from behind. Any insights from you guys who are experienced riding motobikes as a passenger?[/QUOTE]Hold on the handle tightly and wear a helmet. Don't worry, it's safe enough.