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Going to Vietnam; Long Xuyen and Saigon
Topic Started: Jun 2 2008, 06:13 PM (361 Views)
Some Polar Bears	Jun 2 2008, 06:13 PM Post #1
Chief of Staff Posts: 6,134 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: January 9, 2006	I'll be in Vietnam from June 7th to July 4th. I think it's limited with Internet access there T_T Edited by Some Polar Bears, Jun 2 2008, 06:18 PM.



Some Polar Bears	Jun 7 2008, 02:22 AM Post #2
Chief of Staff Posts: 6,134 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: January 9, 2006	OK, I'm off. See you guys on the other side of the planet!



EVILyangkuang	Jun 7 2008, 02:51 AM Post #3
2nd Lieutenant Silver Posts: 2,981 Group: Supermoderators Member #45 Joined: January 18, 2006	Try to come into contact with ghosts (that's all I hear about Vietnam from my parents - ghosts) while you're studying the prisons, that would be quite an experience.



Some Polar Bears	Jun 18 2008, 02:17 PM Post #4
Chief of Staff Posts: 6,134 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: January 9, 2006	I'm at a hotel called Cap Saint Jacques and it's located in a city called Vung Tau: http://www.hotelcapsaintjacques.com It's awesome, because the beach is right outside. Too bad I'm just going to stay here for 24 hours. Anyways, I took a dive in the warm water today :) The further out you swim, the colder the water gets. I went pretty far out because when it's hot as hell, you just want to swim in cold water :o What I've learned so far about Vietnam: - The traffic is absolutely crazy in the cities. I believe Vietnam is the country with the most scooters. - There are traffic rules, but almost nobody follows them. - If you are busted and gets a ticket - take the officer out for a cup of coffee to reduce the ticket. - When crossing the street, walk slowly. If you walk fast or run, the vechicles will do the same. - Vietnamese movies/TV shows are dubbed by one and only one person. Meaning if the dubber is male, and there's a female actress talking, the dubbing will be male - Food and fruits are incredible cheap here



Brandon	Jun 23 2008, 12:04 PM Post #5
2nd Lieutenant Gold Posts: 3,105 Group: Moderators Member #107 Joined: February 5, 2006	You gotta dope job, man.



Some Polar Bears	Jun 25 2008, 12:08 PM Post #6
Chief of Staff Posts: 6,134 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: January 9, 2006	I'm in Long Xuyen again. Going to Phu Quoc for 3 days from Friday :o



Some Polar Bears	Jun 28 2008, 01:45 PM Post #7
Chief of Staff Posts: 6,134 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: January 9, 2006	Change of plans. Looks like I'll be heading for Nha Tran (apparently a very beautiful island?) and then I'll be spending my last days in the capitol city (Saigon/Ho Chi Minh). What I've learned so far about Vietnam - PART 2: - The local government can cut your electricity anytime they want. They used to warn the citiziens about the shutdowns, but now they no longer do. Today it was from 5 AM to 8 PM! - Same goes with your water-system. - Girls in small towns are prettier and cuter than the ones in big cities (that's my opinion) - Food and clothing in big cities are more than twice as expensive than in small towns. Example: A bowl of pho in Long Xuyen costs 13000 Dong, while in Saigon, it costs 45000 Dong! (1 USD = 16000-18000 Vietnamese Dong) - Cooler-systems are your best friends in Vietnam - you CAN'T beat the HEAT! Every house should have one. - You should shower at least 3 times a day - unless you want to walk around all sweaty. - Vietnamese coffee is darker and dense than normal coffee. I always have to ask for extra hot water. Unless I order iced milked coffee (cafe sua da). - If the cops don't like your face, they will stop you. - You cannot survive in Vietnam without friends or network. Everybody will try to rip you off. - Don't wear white or shiny clothes if you want to adapt to the environment. - If the highway patrol stops you, pretend to write your name and give them 200000 Dong.



Some Polar Bears	Jul 4 2008, 01:16 PM Post #8
Chief of Staff Posts: 6,134 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: January 9, 2006	I'm back from Vietnam! I'm a bit sad, but at the same time glad.



EVILyangkuang	Jul 5 2008, 10:40 PM Post #9
2nd Lieutenant Silver Posts: 2,981 Group: Supermoderators Member #45 Joined: January 18, 2006	Ah, cool. Sounds like you enjoyed your visit.



Some Polar Bears	Jul 6 2008, 06:54 AM Post #10
Chief of Staff Posts: 6,134 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: January 9, 2006	Yeah. I'll do anything I can to go back next year. Hey, have you been to Vietnam? I think you should!



Some Polar Bears	Jul 6 2008, 10:27 AM Post #11
Chief of Staff Posts: 6,134 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: January 9, 2006	Some selected pictures from my trip: This is taken from my hotel in Vung Tao. As you can see, the beach is right outside :) This is Nha Trang. Also taken from my room. On the other side is VINPEARL. Beach in Nha Trang. See how white the sand is! More beach! Funny trashcans :) Temple. Iced milk coffee. I love this drink. Something I ate ;P Me! Probably the largest rice cooker you'll ever see. Miss universe 2008 #1 Miss universe 2008 #2 Miss universe 2008 #3 THIS IS HOW LIFE SHOULD BE EVERYDAY!



EVILyangkuang	Jul 7 2008, 01:17 AM Post #12
2nd Lieutenant Silver Posts: 2,981 Group: Supermoderators Member #45 Joined: January 18, 2006	Nope, I've never been there. I always pictured it village-esque rather than an urban place.


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