Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)

[leonard168]

Decided not to go HCM after reading this thread, was suppose to gather info on places to go in HCM but was so disgusted the people in this thread... Hope you safeguard your precious info till the grave.... To save you a couple of dongs haha To the lawyer cum Chemist, with a passive income of $6k, if you rich you wouldn't be playing in VN la huh, read your post really sian 1/2.., keep play old bird, need to stretch your dollar for a cheap thrill, lol you living like a scourge bro

Back to go old China for a break instead.

[hoian]

Bro, as for all things in life, there are pros & cons. I've been all over China, even remote places on the border. It's a materialistic country where no money no talk. U fuck and go. If that's what u r looking for, that's the place for u. Shenzhen, Zhuhai, etc all good for u. Chengdu & Chongqing, that's where most of the beautiful local gals are.

As for Vietnam, I love the food (most of all)... very agreeable to me as I am not into western steaks & hamburgers, preferring vege and small slices of meat, usually fresh from the farm. The real local gals I know (not WLs) are very caring, they peel prawns for me (unheard of in Spore), and when they hug me, u can feel the caring nature... something I cannot describe in words.

Ya, eventually they may need help financially but its not so blatant. Good gals are a bit shy asking for money, not that they don't. But if u dun have it, that's fine, too. I know of one that only hinted that she needed money after 1 yr of knowing her, and she just wanted a loan which she would have paid back, but I said nvm, it's just a couple mil dongs, no big deal. In short, the culture is very different between China & Vietnam. You may like one or the other, to each his own. Cheers!

Originally Posted by leonard168

Decided not to go HCM after reading this thread, was suppose to gather info on places to go in HCM but was so disgusted the people in this thread... Back to go old China for a break instead.

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by hoian

Ya, eventually they may need help financially but its not so blatant. Good gals are a bit shy asking for money, not that they don't. But if u dun have it, that's fine, too. I know of one that only hinted that she needed money after 1 yr of knowing her, and she just wanted a loan which she would have paid back, but I said nvm, it's just a couple mil dongs, no big deal. In short, the culture is very different between China & Vietnam. You may like one or the other, to each his own. Cheers!

recently I am very impressed with your knowledge of Wetnam...pls post more to share...I got tired posting...or others may think I bragging or boastful...now reading your posts...made me realized I reading my own texts...

[hoian]

I am just a newbie... tcss. So many su phu here I dare not claim any credit... Hjhjhj...

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

recently I am very impressed with your knowledge of Wetnam...pls post more to share...

[mutantchicken]

Originally Posted by leonard168

Decided not to go HCM after reading this thread, was suppose to gather info on places to go in HCM but was so disgusted the people in this thread... Hope you safeguard your precious info till the grave.... To save you a couple of dongs haha To the lawyer cum Chemist, with a passive income of $6k, if you rich you wouldn't be playing in VN la huh, read your post really sian 1/2.., keep play old bird, need to stretch your dollar for a cheap thrill, lol you living like a scourge bro

Back to go old China for a break instead.

why are there so many guys who think that by them coming to vn they are doing a favour to someone here...really if u dont FR at all.. like most... you not doing any favours for anyone except other newbies, any "senior" who thanks you are just doing it out of politeness we get no benefit, even tho most answers are provided by those with experience...maybe h88 can be considered diff as he is the MOD, but like this guy in particular THANKYOU for not choosing VN...and thankyou you find us disgusting...as to your other comments...so only poor people come here to vn all the millions of tourist are all poor people by your reasoning?...and also id rather save my dongs and spend it in a manner of my choosing than help people such as yourself EVEN if there was no harm to myself, i wouldnt have helped u seeing how you have exposed yourself..if anything one of the main reasons i dont provide any info openly anymore is that seeing how later my said info has gotten in the hands of characters (directly and indirectly) that i can only say i find contemptable...so yeah Again THANK you for not comming and maybe i am a scrooge, not sure about a scourge...so please go read and improve your english before writing posts which can then be used to ridicule you...and yes i do make 6k+ passively thats a fact it doenst make me rich neither does it make me poor its a statement that was made in context of a prior debate, it was never a statement of whether that makes me rich or poor

[Cwpmami]

Hi all bro,
i am going to HCMC from 17 april to 19 april with my friend.
as a newbie there, hope there is someone can join the action.
dont mind buy drink to meet new friend with you all.

let me know if anyone will be there also.

[Soi6]

Originally Posted by leonard168

Decided not go HCM..
.

Why let others influence your decisions lah. HCM is so big. I am somewhere near Ben Tanh now sipping my Viet coffee. I consider myself a good haggler..managed to get 2 boxes of Gu Manh X2 coffee for 80000 dong down from 150000. Not sure if its still too expensive but I just enjoy the haggling.
Ringgit rules near Ben Tanh here and pretending to be Malaysian is a smart move to get more discounts.
HCM cannot be just about women. Well there are plenty cuties around and later tonight I will go for a look see. Just met a Malaysian bloke and he wanted to tag along.
We may pay more in the end. Thats part of learning. I dont mind paying to learn.

[jimfairy]

Originally Posted by Soi6

We may pay more in the end. Thats part of learning. I dont mind paying to learn.

Wow... bro soi6 u chiong from thailand to Vietnam now haha.. Anyway enjoy ur holiday ya..

[Soi6]

Originally Posted by jimfairy

Wow... bro soi6 u chiong from thailand to Vietnam now haha.. Anyway enjoy ur holiday ya..

Yep..short break before Songkran..enjoying the change of scenery. Food is good..coffee tastes great..exchange rate for Thai baht good at 665 k for 1k baht.

But I on cheap charlie mode..took bus 152 from airport to Ben Tanh..5000 dong.
Tomorrow take bus No.1 to Cho Bin Tayh..not sure if I spelled it correct..well who cares. Tonight so chill later in some bars play some pool.

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by Soi6

But I on cheap charlie mode..took bus 152 from airport to Ben Tanh..5000 dong.
Tomorrow take bus No.1 to Cho Bin Tayh..not sure if I spelled it correct..well who cares. Tonight so chill later in some bars play some pool.

great spirit...going to explore a new place you need to be adventurous...dun worry get lost or scam...just learn...

hope you dun mind me correct you...Cho Lon Bin Tay...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholon,_Ho_Chi_Minh_City

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by mutantchicken

even tho most answers are provided by those with experience...maybe h88 can be considered diff as he is the MOD, but like this guy in particular THANKYOU for not choosing VN...and thankyou you find us disgusting...as to your other comments...

I started HCM thread 2 back in 2009...and HCM thread 3 was back in 12-5-2013...I was appointed mod in 5-6-2013 after thread 3 started...

http://sammyreviews.store/showthr...#post9 112289

[Makashi]

Originally Posted by Soi6

\.took bus 152 lfrom airport to Ben Tanh..5000 dong.
Tomorrow take bus No.1 to Cho Bin Tayh...

I find bus trips more entertaining than taking trains or cabs, see alot of local stuff and buildings. sometimes get lost end up finding interesting stuff.

but must backup plan to get back on route when lost

[Soi6]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

great spirit...going to explore a new place you need to be adventurous...dun worry get lost or scam...just learn...

hope you dun mind me correct you...Cho Lon Bin Tay...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholon,_Ho_Chi_Minh_City

Thanks for the correction bro..now streching my legs..walked to Hai Ba Trung..went in Gecko bar..then decided for another coffee break outside the roadside..thuc coffee..there is about 15 young girls sitting in small groups..many cute ones.I pretending to ask for directions..

[Soi6]

Originally Posted by Makashi

I find bus trips more entertaining than taking trains or cabs, see alot of local stuff and buildings. sometimes get lost end up finding interesting stuff.

but must backup plan to get back on route when lost

True true..but these days have google maps so less chances of being misorientated.
Pretending to be Malaysian has its benefits..its the first day here and I have met all nice people. When I stopped and checked directions people stopped and asked me where I going and they showed me where to go.
Have not met any rude people yet..surely I will but so far I have only good vibes for HCM.
Enjoying it and will report further tomorrow..after my shopping in saigon square and Bin Tay.
But first tonight will explore more afer my hazelnut coffee. Getting more crowded here. I seem to be the only foreigner here..oso the oldest.

[alfa1983]

I will be staying at 46 - 48 Hai Ba Trung Street Ben Nghe Ward during my 5D4N trip in April.

Any bros here stayed in this Japanese area before?