Vietnam

[fortunehunter]

Any hotel in district 1 have casino? Can name a few? Thanks thanks... planning to go and it will be a plus if i can play some games at times. Are there table games or all machines?

All casino in hcmc is electronic, want those with dealers go to ho tram the grand.

Went there last year manage to win 1k usd.

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[Henabi]

Look really grand

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[Junken]

tried ostrich steak that day... not bad at all. the meat is just more fibrous, similar to chicken, meaning u have to cut in a certain direction for it to cut easily. but the taste rather similar to beef. it's chewy but can break down more easily than the low quality beef that these places usually serve.

200 Bis Beefsteak Nam Son
https://goo.gl/maps/XHFsTd1pAga5X2RT9

 

[fortunehunter]

Look like bo ne.

 

[Junken]

Look like bo ne.

yes it basically is, but instead of beef they use ostrich meat.

 

[Valien]

tried ostrich steak that day... not bad at all. the meat is just more fibrous, similar to chicken, meaning u have to cut in a certain direction for it to cut easily. but the taste rather similar to beef. it's chewy but can break down more easily than the low quality beef that these places usually serve.

200 Bis Beefsteak Nam Son
https://goo.gl/maps/XHFsTd1pAga5X2RT9

It looks delicious to me.

You left out the most important detail; price?

 

[matrix05]

The ostrich steak is with chicken egg? And the squareish on top is ostrich blood/liver/luncheon meat?

anw, north and south Vn can go anytime but central really have to see the weather to avoid the rainy seasons. Flash/flooding (to knee level) is common and can pose some danger or delay/disrupt travel plans.

 

[Junken]

It looks delicious to me.

You left out the most important detail; price?

i can't remember cos i didn't pay and a local ordered for us. but if i'm not wrong it was around 100k VND.

 

[Junken]

The ostrich steak is with chicken egg? And the squareish on top is ostrich blood/liver/luncheon meat?

anw, north and south Vn can go anytime but central really have to see the weather to avoid the rainy seasons. Flash/flooding (to knee level) is common and can pose some danger or delay/disrupt travel plans.

yes chicken egg. the squarish thing is pate. meat paste. made with pork ba. basically the same thing found in some banh mi.

 

[Valien]

i can't remember cos i didn't pay and a local ordered for us. but if i'm not wrong it was around 100k VND.

That was extremely cheap leh.

 

[Junken]

That was extremely cheap leh.

considering in vietnam standard, ok lah. around the average price for beefsteak

 

[Henabi]

considering in vietnam standard, ok lah. around the average price for beefsteak

To local vn, it's quite expensive

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[Valien]

no worries taking local bus at all, just be wary of where your belongings are, your pockets etc and you'll be fine! VN is one of the safest compared to the other SEA countries

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=232773361033391&id=100029021856032&sfnsn=mo&d=n&vh=e

see this video for bus pickpocketing

Initially wanted to take bus109 to enjoy the view.....

my friend also advised me to take the taxi Vinasun. He said this taxi more reliable & wont anyhow chop carrot price.

The screenshot below isn't directly at any of the quoted forumers. It was uploaded to remind that pickpockets are common in everywhere.

 

[Junken]

The screenshot below isn't directly at any of the quoted forumers. It was uploaded to remind that pickpockets are common in everywhere.

yes... it's nice to see the police finally doing something about these crooks. but they are everywhere. just be street smart. just be extra careful compared to being in singapore.

 

[Ole Gunner]

Would like to seek the advise of the bros here.

Has anyone ever shipped things from Singapore to Saigon? I want to ship a pair of shoes to Saigon - which is the best company to do this through?

I explored Singpost, DHL, FedEx and all seem doable but wondered if anyone had any good or bad experiences.

 

[Thoma5]

You can take the airport bus to D1 ben thanh bus station.
This bus service is mostly mean for tourist and is safe, cost is about 20K VND that less than $2.00.

Once you exit the arrival hall, go straight and you able to see a bright yellow bus.

yar this 1 i took many times before... got wifi some more...

No, it's not psychological. I checked online on the bus and there is some theory about cold weather will cause frequent peeing..

when your body cold,u will pee more. gt the same problem as u.

First half January good time to visit Hanoi?

Looking for hotel at Hoàn Kiếm. Was suggested Melia Hotel but exceeds budget of S$100. Suggestions welcome.

Not into casinos and nightlife. Foodie trip.

use airbnb.
will be going hanoi aso at 7 jan and sapa on the 10...
My vnese friends book this hotel for all us in sapa...damn beautiful sia...

https://i.imgur.com/IqGny78.mp4

anyone know where to get good exchange rate in hanoi?

 

[Gissellelim]

Hi, I am travelling to Ho Chi Minh this week, should I change Vietnamese dong in sg or in Vietnam? Any particular gold shop in Vietnam I should change at ?

Thanks in advanced!

 

[Junken]

Hi, I am travelling to Ho Chi Minh this week, should I change Vietnamese dong in sg or in Vietnam? Any particular gold shop in Vietnam I should change at ?

Thanks in advanced!

shouldn't be too much of a difference. rate is around 16900-17000 now i think.

if i were u i would change some in singapore, bring extra singapore dollars just in case.

if you need, below are some address for you to change money at, rates are good and usually packed:

 

[Thoma5]

Hi, I am travelling to Ho Chi Minh this week, should I change Vietnamese dong in sg or in Vietnam? Any particular gold shop in Vietnam I should change at ?

Thanks in advanced!

change in saigon...

84c cong quynh
their rate is very good...i been changing here since 2013 liao. nearby got 1 stall call bo kho which just at the roundabout there very nice too...u can change your $ and straight walk there to eat breakfast...

 

[Valien]

Hi, I am travelling to Ho Chi Minh this week, should I change Vietnamese dong in sg or in Vietnam? Any particular gold shop in Vietnam I should change at ?

Thanks in advanced!

Change S$100 to S$200 in Singapore first, then change the remaining amount you would need in Saigon (HCMC). The exchange rates in Saigon are better.

Just don't change at their airport. There is also a gold shop beside the Ben Thanh market.