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11-05-2017, 12:20 PM
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#376 | My homepage has been set to RS
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Man..you're making me miss Vietnam. Might have to go back - I only went for the legit massage and for 10bucks and it was one of the best.
I heard Grab is pretty good too, but I used uber when I was there as well.
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11-05-2017, 03:50 PM
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#377 | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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I used grab taxi.
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11-05-2017, 05:06 PM
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#378 | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Originally Posted by Gerbs Lol how was the happy ending | Lol the first girl was so hot I blew so fast. I was with friends and they notify them that I finished so fast lol. Don't be the first one to blow hahah. They wear a tag/license that has a number so if you like them you can request for that number. The only shitty part is they barely speak English. Use google translate app and download the language. If your single you can use tinder to pick up girls too since they love foreigners.
People recommend doing the karaoke thing where they drink with you and do whatever depending on the tip but I didn't get to experience that.
If you smoke, cigarettes are cheaper in Vietnam then duty free. If you like Belmont the closest smoke I found was mevius blue aka mild sevens.
Someone here should know where to get custom tailored suits for $100.
I got a 5 piece for $200usd from Thailand. Coat vest pants shirt tie, cashmere with silk lining. The cheaper material can be bought at $100usd per suit. From what I hear from Vietnamese friends it should be similar pricing.
Night market in Ho Chi Minh has good deals on under armour fakes shirts and beaters lol, 70k.
Wear sunscreen, I got raped scootering around.
Prague hotel in Ho Chi Minh is pretty nice but it's like 50 dollars a night no window, excellent air conditioning, 47inch samsung smart tv and roof top pool. It's walking distance to sense underground mall as well to bui vein backpackers street. Try the restaurant around there called baozi, everything is delicious there and they have a hot wing challenge there for 250k where your picture is placed on the wall win or lose haha.
Leathermen.vn is located in Ho Chi Minh that has some crocodile, ostriche and cow hide leather clothing bags and belts. If someone can hook me up with a brown crocodile belt from there that would be nice. Don't forget to lowball. 600k belts can go for 350k for the cowhide. So the 1.2m crocodile belts can probably go for 650k-800k around depending on your low balling skills.
There's a jollibee in Hanoi for anyone interested. They have good street food with good selection of seafood at the night market. There's a street where it's all toys for kids. I also experienced my first time doing nitrous balloons there. The local people aren't as friendly here, like talking to the people fishing at the lakes only to ignore you lol.
Hanoi to ha long bay is 4 hour van ride. 2 hours to washroom and store that also sells marble, then another 2 hours to the boat. Don't get owned like me where I had to beg the driver to stop so I could take a shit, having the other passengers telling him to stop. Takes me to a gas station with no toilet and ended up shitting in a field squatting and mooning people off the highway, as our tour group laugh their asses off haha. A tour everyone will remember. Keep in mind what you eat the day before the long haul to ha long bay lol.
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11-13-2017, 11:43 PM
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#379 | Need to Seek Professional Help
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If anyones passing through Ho Chi Minh City, come check out my craft brewery, East West Brewing Co. https://www.facebook.com/eastwestbrewery/
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11-14-2017, 05:30 PM
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#380 | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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sweet looking place
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11-15-2017, 01:55 PM
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#381 | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by scottsman | looks DOPE.... interior designing is top notch wow
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Hey guys,
Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
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01-02-2018, 07:07 PM
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#382 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Any good deals for February?
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01-04-2018, 03:25 PM
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#383 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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How much are taxis? Say for a 30min journey?
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01-04-2018, 08:12 PM
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#384 | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by dapperfied How much are taxis? Say for a 30min journey? | Use Uber (available in Hanoi, Saigon and even Da Nang); avoid being ripped off and having to deal with cash/getting useless small change
For SGN, it should cost about ~150,000VND from the airport to District 1/3/Saigon Pearl
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01-14-2018, 08:34 PM
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#385 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Made the move!
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01-14-2018, 09:15 PM
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#386 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by shawnly1000 Use Uber (available in Hanoi, Saigon and even Da Nang); avoid being ripped off and having to deal with cash/getting useless small change
For SGN, it should cost about ~150,000VND from the airport to District 1/3/Saigon Pearl | What's the best data plan for a 17 day trip? So I can use Uber etc..?
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01-18-2018, 09:20 PM
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#387 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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scottsman, what are your thoughts on coco bay? is it worthy of visiting?
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01-20-2018, 08:10 AM
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#388 | Need to Seek Professional Help
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There are a few places called Cocobay, if you are talking about the huge resort in Da Nang then that would be a big no.
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Probably because he tells it like it is and knows hockey better than you two dipshits? People respect his opinions, not like you two dipshits? He has a solid income, not like you two dipshits?
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01-20-2018, 11:32 AM
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#389 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Yea I’m talking bout the da nang. Why no?
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01-22-2018, 06:20 PM
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#390 | God of Unce
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Had a fuck it moment, bought my tickets.
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01-22-2018, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Armind Had a fuck it moment, bought my tickets. | Ah shieet
I'd love to go back. How much did you get it for?
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01-22-2018, 09:45 PM
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#392 | God of Unce
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$1750 with Cathay Pacific
2.5 weeks..
All accommodations taken care of
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01-22-2018, 11:10 PM
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#393 | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by Armind $1750 with Cathay Pacific
2.5 weeks..
All accommodations taken care of | Damnnnnnn. Nice.
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01-22-2018, 11:35 PM
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#394 | God of Unce
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It's been 18 years since I've last been back. Can't wait to visit family and see the changes!
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01-23-2018, 01:25 PM
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#395 | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by Armind It's been 18 years since I've last been back. Can't wait to visit family and see the changes! | PHUC DAT BICH
PHO DAC BIET
Straight outta 'Nam.
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01-23-2018, 06:22 PM
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#396 | God of Unce
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01-23-2018, 10:43 PM
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#397 | God of Unce
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Question for those who've been, what's the insect repellent you guys used that WORKS?
Also, would you guys suggest getting shots before travelling?
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01-23-2018, 11:44 PM
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#398 | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by Armind Question for those who've been, what's the insect repellent you guys used that WORKS?
Also, would you guys suggest getting shits before travelling? | The standard stuff worked for me. Find the ones with the most deet and you should be good. Apply generously.
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01-25-2018, 06:59 PM
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#399 | God of Unce
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Cancelled my trip...
only to extend the stay.
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01-31-2018, 02:38 PM
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#400 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Anyone been to Qui Lounge in HCM?
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