Vietnam

[Toons]

Any recommendations for SIM card with unlimited data plan. Roughly how much it will cost too. Thanks.

 

[Toons]

I have decided i'll probably go Vietnam...been going Bangkok so many times le..haha!
But where do you buy the clothes other than ben thanh market? Is it better to exchange at the airport? Also can you recommend any family hotels for 4 and tours to mekong?
Thanks.

If you're staying in district 1 near ben thanh market, you might wanna change your currency there instead. My experience from my trip last year is that the rate at the market is better than both sg n at the Vietnam airport. I just changed enough at the Vietnam airport to cover the taxi trip n then immediately walk over to Ben thanh market to change the rest.

 

[Ryoshi]

Anyone took both Jetstar and TigerAir to HCM before?

I just checked the prices for both airlines next week, they are around $150-$160 with taxes without baggage.

Which is better?

 

[usermanual]

If you're staying in district 1 near ben thanh market, you might wanna change your currency there instead. My experience from my trip last year is that the rate at the market is better than both sg n at the Vietnam airport. I just changed enough at the Vietnam airport to cover the taxi trip n then immediately walk over to Ben thanh market to change the rest.

Have money changer at Ben Thanh market ?
I going next month I'm wondering whether to ask hotel to pickup (US$20) or go by Taxi. If by Taxi will they go by meter and do they speak simple english ?

 

[Toons]

Have money changer at Ben Thanh market ?
I going next month I'm wondering whether to ask hotel to pickup (US$20) or go by Taxi. If by Taxi will they go by meter and do they speak simple english ?

Yes, n they offer better rates than compared to SG or HCM airport. I heading to HCM tomorrow. I'll confirm again.

Go by taxi bah. Yes, they go by meter n can speak basic english. To be safe, just print out the address of the place you wanna go or save it in your hp, then show it to them. Tats wat i usually do. Alternatively, i will call the place n have them direct the driver.

Iirc, they have a taxi counter or something at the airport. Got this from somewhere. I'll prolly just take bus 152

To get a good taxi, or any taxi for that matter, head left once you exit the airport. push on toward the end of the sidewalk where you will see a line of taxis. I default to my trusted brand of taxis, either Mailinh or Vinasun, and this includes at the airport. To catch one of these, search for one of the men with a dark green shirt and red tie, for Vinasun, or green shirt and green tie, for Mailinh. The ride from the airport to a hotel or guesthouse in Pham Ngu Lao will cost around 150,000 VND and take about 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.

 

[usermanual]

Yes, n they offer better rates than compared to SG or HCM airport. I heading to HCM tomorrow. I'll confirm again.

Go by taxi bah. Yes, they go by meter n can speak basic english. To be safe, just print out the address of the place you wanna go or save it in your hp, then show it to them. Tats wat i usually do. Alternatively, i will call the place n have them direct the driver.

Iirc, they have a taxi counter or something at the airport. Got this from somewhere. I'll prolly just take bus 152

To get a good taxi, or any taxi for that matter, head left once you exit the airport. push on toward the end of the sidewalk where you will see a line of taxis. I default to my trusted brand of taxis, either Mailinh or Vinasun, and this includes at the airport. To catch one of these, search for one of the men with a dark green shirt and red tie, for Vinasun, or green shirt and green tie, for Mailinh. The ride from the airport to a hotel or guesthouse in Pham Ngu Lao will cost around 150,000 VND and take about 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.

Take good care.
seems like these few days Vietnam not so peaceful !
hopefully HCM won't affect.

 

[audiovideo]

Anyone took both Jetstar and TigerAir to HCM before?

I just checked the prices for both airlines next week, they are around $150-$160 with taxes without baggage.

Which is better?

took tigerair in mid april to hcm
I find jetstar slightly higher price in general ...
jetstar many 'pop-up" cost before completing the purchase of air tickets .... so the price you see upfront is just the beginning .. ready for ++++

 

[audiovideo]

Take good care.
seems like these few days Vietnam not so peaceful !
hopefully HCM won't affect.

can they tell between chinese from asean countries and their own?
but I find it risky at this moment ...

 

[Benjamin91]

anyone in hcm can confirm the situation there? is it safe?

 

[nothinisimpossiblewiftime]

now whole Vietcong on riot against china

they attacked Chinese faces as they cant differentiate

 

[playhard]

Any recommendations for SIM card with unlimited data plan. Roughly how much it will cost too. Thanks.

you can get either vinaphone or mobifone, then sign up for either 1 day, one week or one month 3G package. the cost is SGD4 for one month package (70,000 vnd)

 

[usermanual]

you can get either vinaphone or mobifone, then sign up for either 1 day, one week or one month 3G package. the cost is SGD4 for one month package (70,000 vnd)

so cheap SG$4 for 1 month.

 

[Toons]

Thanks. Thankfully, the free WiFi at my hotel is okay. A lot of places in hcm also offer free Wi-Fi, so I not getting a separate SIM card.

My last trip, I also did not get a SIM card with data. But this trip I need the data, so thought to ask first just in case need.

you can get either vinaphone or mobifone, then sign up for either 1 day, one week or one month 3G package. the cost is SGD4 for one month package (70,000 vnd)

 

[Toons]

anyone in hcm can confirm the situation there? is it safe?

So far so good. I dun get dirty looks or anything too.

 

[Toons]

Anyone tried damsen water park b4?

 

[a1v1n_]

Any recommendations for SIM card with unlimited data plan. Roughly how much it will cost too. Thanks.

if heading to hcm airport, upon exiting the gate. last booth on the left hand side. took this picture in late april 2014. don't think there is any changes.

 

[kage85]

Anyone just came back from Hanoi? Going there next week but seems like things are not looking good over there. Haiz damn suay..

 

[darkortal]

I'm going next Thursday as well.
Already booked flight, Hotel and halong Bay cruise.
But seems like Hanoi very messy now

 

[playhard]

Thanks. Thankfully, the free WiFi at my hotel is okay. A lot of places in hcm also offer free Wi-Fi, so I not getting a separate SIM card.

My last trip, I also did not get a SIM card with data. But this trip I need the data, so thought to ask first just in case need.

This is not a separate sim card, you can still call. only need to activate the data plan. Or if you currently have a vietnam simcard, just visit any phone shop to activate the data plan.

 

[playhard]

Anyone tried damsen water park b4?

singapore swimming complex is better, cleaner and cheaper.