Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)

[SEAJ]

Originally Posted by sexrookie

Was wondering if first time to HCM alone will it be OK.

Do not speak Vietnamese.

Can speak mandarin, English and Cantonese only

I go CA and CP alone all the time.

Actually...if you don't mind me chiming in,,,, I personally would like to read the questions and especially the replies. Please!

I imagine it wud be very interesting and informative for us newbies to hcmc/Vietnam. The veterans... Well, they can just ignore it ... Again please!!

Sorry just a li'l suggestion
SEAJ

[sexrookie]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

this kind of questions can be long winded...pls use pm...because after answer one question...you have 10 more questions to ask...dun think we keen to read more about these questions...

if you noticed bro natto3 first time to hcm...he is enjoying there now...reason simple...he became my fren...he asked me all his questions in one session...i answered all his questions...

Sure do, thx

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by SEAJ

Actually...if you don't mind me chiming in,,,, I personally would like to read the questions and especially the replies. Please!
I imagine it wud be very interesting and informative for us newbies to hcmc/Vietnam. The veterans... Well, they can just ignore it ... Again please!!

i can expect what simple questions he will be asking and we had answered many many times in this thread...haha..so not keen to read those again...you can fly down to meet me in Sinkie land if you need to find out about hcm...

if you have not read my self help DIY...there are some FAQ and a website absolutely free...or you can pm MC and ask him to guide you if you keen to explore hcm...

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by sexrookie

Was wondering if first time to HCM alone will it be OK.

I dun speak Viet and I am always alone in HCMC.... what will happen?

[natto3]

Hi bros, back from my maiden trip to hcm. Had a great time and no problems. On arrival at the airport got two SIM cards one with unlimited data for the month.cost was cheap , 280000dong. Bought the taxi into town at the same counter. 150000.
Stayed at Caravelle, it's undergoing renovations so ground floor rather cramped. Go my girl in every night no problems. Just tip the bell hop.nearly forgot, had to pay bribe at the airport to customs for binging in 2ipads. He wanted 60usd for each one but compromised at 20usd with money under the folder at the desk.
We went lots of clubs and disco every night . Had a grand dinner at the top of highest tower in hcm city.
I find the people friendly and taxi driver tip him 2000 dong for trip to airport on return he treat me like king!
Definitly a great chat with bro hurricane gave me an insight to the customs and ways of the viets.
Will be making another trip there soon as a I return from trip to oz.
Thanks to all bros for input and hope we can cheong there next trip.

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by natto3

I find the people friendly and taxi driver tip him 2000 dong for trip to airport on return he treat me like king!

U sure 2000 dong?

[xiaozhi]

bring 2 ipad also want charge money? so serious?

[mariosuper]

your ipad brand new in box issit?
if not how come will tio this problem?

[sexrookie]

Originally Posted by naemlo

I dun speak Viet and I am always alone in HCMC.... what will happen?

What I meant is able transport around in HCM.

Communicate when Getting food, go massage places, go shopping and look for meimei for companion.

Looking at the thread, I believe it is possible

I am also getting some ideas as how much I should pay or tip for some services

Bro H88 signature within information did helps a lot for the start, thx again

Rdgs

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by natto3

Hi bros, back from my maiden trip to hcm. Had a great time and no problems. On arrival at the airport got two SIM cards one with unlimited data for the month.cost was cheap , 280000dong. Bought the taxi into town at the same counter. 150000.
Stayed at Caravelle, it's undergoing renovations so ground floor rather cramped. Go my girl in every night no problems. Just tip the bell hop.nearly forgot, had to pay bribe at the airport to customs for binging in 2ipads. He wanted 60usd for each one but compromised at 20usd with money under the folder at the desk.
We went lots of clubs and disco every night . Had a grand dinner at the top of highest tower in hcm city.
I find the people friendly and taxi driver tip him 2000 dong for trip to airport on return he treat me like king!
Definitly a great chat with bro hurricane gave me an insight to the customs and ways of the viets.
Will be making another trip there soon as a I return from trip to oz.
Thanks to all bros for input and hope we can cheong there next trip.

welcome home...already told bro natto3 that there is no need to bribe the customs because 2 ipad is alright...he knew now...he thought there was an offence hen...

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by naemlo

U sure 2000 dong?

is just keep the change type of tip...

[volcano]

Originally Posted by xiaozhi

bring 2 ipad also want charge money? so serious?

depends on the condition that you are bringing in,if the ipads are not in boxes then its perfectly fine..

if the ipads are still unsealed in boxes then the officers will be able to give some problem..it will not be imported tax but its VAT..

[volcano]

Originally Posted by sexrookie

What I meant is able transport around in HCM.

Communicate when Getting food, go massage places, go shopping and look for meimei for companion.

Looking at the thread, I believe it is possible

I am also getting some ideas as how much I should pay or tip for some services

Bro H88 signature within information did helps a lot for the start, thx again

Rdgs

cant speak Vietnamese???

yes,of cos still able to enjoy in Hcmc

just that activities usually in District 1

easy to get food at the perimeter of Ben Thanh Market

and if staying at Japanese area,lots of restaurants in the area.

as for massage,head to those few hotels in District 1 and u will be able to get a hj for 200-300k (normal room) if u know how to bargain,or if not just settled it for 500k as per what the gal will normally request.

[natto3]

Originally Posted by volcano

depends on the condition that you are bringing in,if the ipads are not in boxes then its perfectly fine..

if the ipads are still unsealed in boxes then the officers will be able to give some problem..it will not be imported tax but its VAT..

As you come in they scan all bags and was singled out as I stuffed the pads ,whiskey etc into my bag. When they saw the boxes they singled me out. The way he tell story I guessed what his intentions were.
Yes the 2000 dong was change and I today him to keep it. Nice guy. He jumped out if his cab and carry my small overnight bag to the entrance!

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by natto3

As you come in they scan all bags and was singled out as I stuffed the pads ,whiskey etc into my bag. When they saw the boxes they singled me out. The way he tell story I guessed what his intentions were.
Yes the 2000 dong was change and I today him to keep it. Nice guy. He jumped out if his cab and carry my small overnight bag to the entrance!

haha...you are too used to sinkies lousy taxi services...in hcm is normal that taxi driver carry and unload your luggages...haha...

great that you enjoyed hcm so much...think you will fly there more often...pls keep in touch and you knew how to get me...