Returned from Vietnam last week. 3 days trip, visited late February 2026.
Arrival and first impressions: Uber worked perfectly. Checked into my hotel near undefined.
Day 1-2: Explored the area, got the lay of the land. Noticed some tourist markups.
Days 3-5: Had some incredible experiences. The undefined area was busy but manageable.
Prices: In line with expectations. Prices are pretty fixed here.
Tips for others: Book your hotel close to the action.
Would I go back? Definitely, this is now in my regular rotation.
Just got back from Vietnam — trip report March 2026
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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This matches my experience. Vietnam is a solid destination.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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