Quick question for the Vietnam regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there in 2024 and had a great time but I've heard new venues have opened.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Budget trip to Vietnam
Started by CanuckTraveller · 21 Mar 2026 · 1426 views
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22 Mar 2026 at 00:48
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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22 Mar 2026 at 01:23
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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22 Mar 2026 at 07:11
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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22 Mar 2026 at 14:32
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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22 Mar 2026 at 19:10
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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22 Mar 2026 at 21:39
This matches my experience. Vietnam is one of my favorites.
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23 Mar 2026 at 03:38
Did you use an agency or find girls at online?
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23 Mar 2026 at 06:16
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:48
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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23 Mar 2026 at 19:07
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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23 Mar 2026 at 21:07
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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24 Mar 2026 at 06:27
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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24 Mar 2026 at 07:51
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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24 Mar 2026 at 12:41
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:03
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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24 Mar 2026 at 17:34
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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25 Mar 2026 at 02:39
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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25 Mar 2026 at 09:00
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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