Quality declining in Vietnam? My observations
Started by JerseyJim · 12 Mar 2026 · 507 views
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12 Mar 2026 at 20:49
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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13 Mar 2026 at 02:07
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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13 Mar 2026 at 02:17
I was there in February 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 good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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 good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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13 Mar 2026 at 08:42
How's the food there compared to the Philippines?
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13 Mar 2026 at 17:11
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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14 Mar 2026 at 00:32
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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15 Mar 2026 at 01:34
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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15 Mar 2026 at 11:36
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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16 Mar 2026 at 13:29
This matches my experience. Vietnam is underrated.
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16 Mar 2026 at 20:58
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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17 Mar 2026 at 07:15
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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17 Mar 2026 at 14:44
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
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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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: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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18 Mar 2026 at 01:39
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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18 Mar 2026 at 08:58
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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