Budget trip to Vietnam — how I did it for cheap
Started by NewcastleNick · 10 Mar 2026 · 74 views
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10 Mar 2026 at 21:51
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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10 Mar 2026 at 23:08
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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11 Mar 2026 at 15:09
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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How long did it take you to learn the routine?
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12 Mar 2026 at 11:26
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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13 Mar 2026 at 14:33
This matches my experience. Vietnam is great value for money.
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13 Mar 2026 at 20:52
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 excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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 excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl
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13 Mar 2026 at 21:14
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: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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14 Mar 2026 at 05:32
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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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 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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How's the weather there compared to Germany?
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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14 Mar 2026 at 21:14
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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15 Mar 2026 at 06:03
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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15 Mar 2026 at 07:59
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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