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Pink_Flyod · #**1951** 13-09-2008, 12:33 PM

That is why i was advice to take a 'branded' taxi in both HCM and Hanoi.

deptrai4u · #**1952** 13-09-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pink_Flyod

That is why i was advice to take a 'branded' taxi in both HCM and Hanoi.

The best way for me so far is to CALL for a taxi wherever you are. Just call and tell them where exactly you are and they will send a taxi to pick you up. The call center people usually can speak english but you will have to pronounce the road name correctly.

Pink_Flyod · #**1953** 13-09-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by deptrai4u

The best way for me so far is to CALL for a taxi wherever you are. Just call and tell them where exactly you are and they will send a taxi to pick you up. The call center people usually can speak english but you will have to pronounce the road name correctly.

That was the problem... pronouncing the street name. Bro Dept... you get things going there for all other bros... see you dude.

havana · #**1954** 14-09-2008, 12:07 AM

Any bros. to advice is it advisable to go hanoi in November in terms of the weather, hotel occupancy ....
Cam on

Kualalumpur · #**1955** 14-09-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by deptrai4u

The best way for me so far is to CALL for a taxi wherever you are. Just call and tell them where exactly you are and they will send a taxi to pick you up. The call center people usually can speak english but you will have to pronounce the road name correctly.

That's the best way, but many times, they ask for 5 phut, 5 phut, 5 phut and you keep waiting

rogerdee123 · #**1956** 15-09-2008, 12:15 PM

Is the Daewoo Karoke still in business? I haven't been there in a couple of years. Anyone been there recently? What's the quality of the girls now?

deptrai4u · #**1957** 15-09-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by havana

Any bros. to advice is it advisable to go hanoi in November in terms of the weather, hotel occupancy ....
Cam on

Anytime is a good time bro. November is actually the beginning of winter and the 1st week of November still feels very much like summer. From October to mid November is the MOST ROMANTIC part of the year, come to Hanoi and I will show u why.

December onwards is cold and wet till after tet holidays (CNY).

deptrai4u · #**1958** 15-09-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerdee123

Is the Daewoo Karoke still in business? I haven't been there in a couple of years. Anyone been there recently? What's the quality of the girls now?

Dun waste time and money there. For less than half the price and more than double the fun, there are many other places. Basically the girls there are stuck up, rude and think they damn fucking smart (not to mention ugly too!) but that place got next to no business just like a ghost town. So bad that no plain clothes policemen bothers to monitor that place too...

ThunderPriest · #**1959** 15-09-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by deptrai4u

Dun waste time and money there. For less than half the price and more than double the fun, there are many other places. Basically the girls there are stuck up, rude and think they damn fucking smart (not to mention ugly too!) but that place got next to no business just like a ghost town. So bad that no plain clothes policemen bothers to monitor that place too...

Hear Hear... that place is called Club Q. The only reason I would go there is that there is a decent snooker table in the hall. Usually I go there with a friend or two, order a bottle and shoot pool. Sian the char boh a little (so far have only scored once there)...

Anyway, if you have money to burn, and want to do some long term investments, then the Japanese/Korean date bars can be quite nice. There is one near Ashima (the one near Vincomm). US50 for entrance fee, bottle same price, no need to tip the girls... the girls are usually uni students and some will speak pretty decent English. However, in those places, you must have patience to hunt, the girls 100% refuse the first time they meet you. Good, they don't "work", Bad, they don't "work", unless of course you wave a lot of USD. But long term, quite nice. Chit chat, arrange to dinner on their off day, go see movie, go back home see DVD...

Incidentally, for all bros, the new Relax II is at 36 Quang Trung. Plus, don't know if brothers know this, Sakura II is also around the corner at 36 Truong Han Sieu, which is a small road perpendicular to Quang Trung. Room feels nicer than the original Sakura at Cat Linh, and I feel the girls there nicer too. Convenient for a lazy Sunday, go massa around 5pm, take 2 hour package then go to Relax II to sien with the waitresses there.

rogerdee123 · #**1960** 15-09-2008, 06:19 PM

Yes I know. It was always expensive! The girls were always so-so although I got a real stunner there once.

But I won't have the time to go hunting. I'm looking for quick and easy .. cash and carry out :P

>Dun waste time and money there. For less than half the price and more than >double the fun, there are many other places. Basically the girls there are >stuck up, rude and think they damn fucking smart (not to mention ugly too!) >but that place got next to no business just like a ghost town. So bad that no >plain clothes policemen bothers to monitor that place too...

deptrai4u · #**1961** 16-09-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ThunderPriest

HSakura II is also around the corner at 36 Truong Han Sieu, which is a small road perpendicular to Quang Trung. Room feels nicer than the original Sakura at Cat Linh, and I feel the girls there nicer too. Convenient for a lazy Sunday, go massa around 5pm, take 2 hour package then go to Relax II to sien with the waitresses there.

Talking about massage at Sakura II. I have been there a couple of times and the most recent one was 2 years ago. I noticed there no special and prices also quite expensive. Wonder if its the same still? And also massage also not as solid as those solid solid ones such as the one at Long Bien Hotel (my usual place currently).

Relax II, sounds good... incidentally, i have been there a bit too often recently (about 3 times already this year) simply bcos those guys I went out for dinner with wants to pop in there. So as those girls finds me more familiar, the fun factor begins! ;-)

ThunderPriest · #**1962** 16-09-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by deptrai4u

Talking about massage at Sakura II. I have been there a couple of times and the most recent one was 2 years ago. I noticed there no special and prices also quite expensive. Wonder if its the same still? And also massage also not as solid as those solid solid ones such as the one at Long Bien Hotel (my usual place currently).

Relax II, sounds good... incidentally, i have been there a bit too often recently (about 3 times already this year) simply bcos those guys I went out for dinner with wants to pop in there. So as those girls finds me more familiar, the fun factor begins! ;-)

Was there on Sunday. Prices... yes, a little higher (390K for 90 mins)... special only HJ. Girls quite nice, had a nice 21 yr old with a china doll haircut, going movie this weekend with her, so we'll see what happens.

Relax II, yup, seems to be ok so far. The downside is original Relax now really cannot make it. Dung has shipped his better gals to Relax II, and his captain makes sure the gals keep the customers happy. Unlike Relax I, was just there last evening with posted for an after office drinks. Girls real ugly, no service... nothing. Posted and I wonder how long they'll last.

Sneaky Tom · #**1963** 16-09-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kualalumpur

Some taxis are dangerous too, some are completely fake, with fake car ID, fake taximeter, fake paintings. Some months ago a couple of tourists has been beaten and left without money when they took a rogue taxi. Try to stick to the few popular companies, ask the hotel to call a taxi for you, it is sometimes better, or the restaurant you stay in. They will be more careful.

Its very simple in Hanoi. Use Hanoi Taxis 048535353. When you require a taxi, call 5 minutes before you need to leave. Allow up to 30 min when raining heavily. All operators can speak english. If you have trouble pronouncing your street name hand your phone (being careful) to a vietnamese who can talk with the operator on your your behalf. Where ever you go in hanoi (restaurant, spa, massage, hotel etc) they are always willing to call a taxi on your behalf. Insist on Hanoi Taxi, they are the most reliable, have relatively friendly drivers. The price, 15,000VND for the first 1.5km, then 11,500 VND for every km after that. There are cheaper taxis out there, but they are hard to find, often very small, and the driver will take you around in circles and they will not speak one word of English. Any of the 5* hotels will always have them on stand by.

trillseeker · #**1964** 21-09-2008, 11:35 AM

Hi Bros,

Need some advise as I'm a newbie in Hanoi. Arrive yesterday and will stay for 3 days in Melia Hotel. Any recommendations for good massage joints, pubs or KTV nearby? Can only speak some Viet words, so joints with gals who can speak English or Chinese is essential. Where should I go to stand a chance to "ta-pow"? I heard that Melia is not gal-friendly, can confirm? Would appreciate if bros can share some info.

Thanks.

albert141 · #**1965** 21-09-2008, 12:37 PM

I personally prefer Malinh Taxi or Hanoitourist (Tel 8262626 I think). It's more expensive...in the short run. Because if you ended up like me trying to go to Sofitel at Tay Ho and getting stuck in an f*&kin' jam at Duong Thanh Nien (not to mention a gigantic jam on Yen Phu) and watching the meter jump every 10 seconds, you'd rather pay a little more upfront.

Similarly, try to keep some small change (1k, 2k 5k VND) as the taxi drivers will always say they have no change.

Which is bullshit. Total bullshit.

When I first went to Hanoi, I let it slide because the amount was ard 1-2k VND which was no big deal. I just came back and the fuckers were trying to tell me they did not have change for 20k. Luckily my Hanoian friend had a few "pleasant" words with the driver and I got my change.

They will take out their wallet for show, to show you they have no change. Don't believe it. All their change is in their front pockets. If you "co biet noi tieng viet" tell them to check their front pockets. At least that's what my customers in Hanoi told me.

Hope my two pennies helps you out bro.