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I'll be staying in HCMC this Nov and Dec and one of the things I really want to find is a place near cafes and restaurants. I'm not too concerned with bars or nightclubs.

Does anyone know which Districts have the best accommodations within walking distance to cafes and restaurants? Or, do they all?

Cheers,

Roger

- @RTLisSB

@OceanBeach92107

Not really, but I would like to keep my rent under $650USD (one bedroom).

- @RTLisSB

I'll be staying in HCMC this Nov and Dec and one of the things I really want to find is a place near cafes and restaurants. I'm not too concerned with bars or nightclubs.

Does anyone know which Districts have the best accommodations within walking distance to cafes and restaurants? Or, do they all?

Cheers,

Roger

- @RTLisSB

@colinoscapee

Thanks, "Colin".

Is there an area you'd stay away from?

Roger

- @RTLisSB

@colinoscapee

Thanks, "Colin".

Is there an area you'd stay away from?

Roger

- @RTLisSB

Hahaha, his answer will be "any area with no ex-pats" he likes the quiet life.

- @Andybris2020

I'll be staying in HCMC this Nov and Dec and one of the things I really want to find is a place near cafes and restaurants. I'm not too concerned with bars or nightclubs.

Does anyone know which Districts have the best accommodations within walking distance to cafes and restaurants? Or, do they all?

Cheers,

Roger

- @RTLisSB

@OceanBeach92107

Awesome, I'll remember that. A friend of mine has recommended her brother as my driver (she left in the 70s, but he stayed). Not sure what he charges, but it should make getting around easier.

- @RTLisSB

@OceanBeach92107

Awesome, I'll remember that. A friend of mine has recommended her brother as my driver (she left in the 70s, but he stayed). Not sure what he charges, but it should make getting around easier.

- @RTLisSB

We had a thread a while back where people took turns saying they could essentially get a private car driver for next to nothing.

I don't think anyone was lying, but it usually requires a person having developed close, personal relationships with Vietnamese citizens within a non-tourist area; as when an °µÍø½ûÇø man marries a Vietnamese woman and lives with her off the tourist-beaten path.

If he's like many Vietnamese in a family/friend referral situation, he may resist setting a price, calling you a friend and telling you not to worry.

My experience is, it's better to set boundaries and make what I feel is a fair price, even though it's significantly lower than prevailing tourist rates.

To do that, you'll need to become familiar with taxi and GRAB rideshare app rates (think UBER).

Of course, you want to show respect to your friend by not attempting to beat down the price to extreme, but you definitely want to avoid full fare or more.

Yeah, I wrote a lot about this, but I've also travelled from Vũng Tàu to Huế and myriad other routes  throughout Vietnam using private car drivers, without breaking the bank.

- @OceanBeach92107

@OceanBeach92107

Awesome, I'll remember that. A friend of mine has recommended her brother as my driver (she left in the 70s, but he stayed). Not sure what he charges, but it should make getting around easier.

- @RTLisSB

We had a thread a while back where people took turns saying they could essentially get a private car driver for next to nothing.

I don't think anyone was lying, but it usually requires a person having developed close, personal relationships with Vietnamese citizens within a non-tourist area; as when an °µÍø½ûÇø man marries a Vietnamese woman and lives with her off the tourist-beaten path.

If he's like many Vietnamese in a family/friend referral situation, he may resist setting a price, calling you a friend and telling you not to worry.

My experience is, it's better to set boundaries and make what I feel is a fair price, even though it's significantly lower than prevailing tourist rates.

To do that, you'll need to become familiar with taxi and GRAB rideshare app rates (think UBER).

Of course, you want to show respect to your friend by not attempting to beat down the price to extreme, but you definitely want to avoid full fare or more.

Yeah, I wrote a lot about this, but I've also travelled from Vũng Tàu to Huế and myriad other routes  throughout Vietnam using private car drivers, without breaking the bank.

- @OceanBeach92107

For me, you dont see "real Vietnam" from the back of a car or a taxi, get a bike & do the adventure, off the main roads travel & have a great adventure & experience.

- @goodolboy

@OceanBeach92107

Awesome, I'll remember that. A friend of mine has recommended her brother as my driver (she left in the 70s, but he stayed). Not sure what he charges, but it should make getting around easier.

- @RTLisSB

We had a thread a while back where people took turns saying they could essentially get a private car driver for next to nothing.

I don't think anyone was lying, but it usually requires a person having developed close, personal relationships with Vietnamese citizens within a non-tourist area; as when an °µÍø½ûÇø man marries a Vietnamese woman and lives with her off the tourist-beaten path.

If he's like many Vietnamese in a family/friend referral situation, he may resist setting a price, calling you a friend and telling you not to worry.

My experience is, it's better to set boundaries and make what I feel is a fair price, even though it's significantly lower than prevailing tourist rates.

To do that, you'll need to become familiar with taxi and GRAB rideshare app rates (think UBER).

Of course, you want to show respect to your friend by not attempting to beat down the price to extreme, but you definitely want to avoid full fare or more.

Yeah, I wrote a lot about this, but I've also travelled from Vũng Tàu to Huế and myriad other routes  throughout Vietnam using private car drivers, without breaking the bank.

- @OceanBeach92107

For me, you dont see "real Vietnam" from the back of a car or a taxi, get a bike & do the adventure, off the main roads travel & have a great adventure & experience.

- @goodolboy

Definitely a great way to see the inside of a real Vietnamese hospital.

In almost 3 years during my most recent time in Vietnam, I knew of at least 3 dozen friends or friends/family of friends who were in accidents while riding a motorbike, including 2 horrific deaths.

I still don't know anyone in Vietnam who's been hurt in a taxi/GRAB car/private car accident.

Including me, sitting in the front seat, especially when touring the countryside.

To each their own...

- @OceanBeach92107

@OceanBeach92107

Awesome, I'll remember that. A friend of mine has recommended her brother as my driver (she left in the 70s, but he stayed). Not sure what he charges, but it should make getting around easier.

- @RTLisSB

We had a thread a while back where people took turns saying they could essentially get a private car driver for next to nothing.

I don't think anyone was lying, but it usually requires a person having developed close, personal relationships with Vietnamese citizens within a non-tourist area; as when an °µÍø½ûÇø man marries a Vietnamese woman and lives with her off the tourist-beaten path.

If he's like many Vietnamese in a family/friend referral situation, he may resist setting a price, calling you a friend and telling you not to worry.

My experience is, it's better to set boundaries and make what I feel is a fair price, even though it's significantly lower than prevailing tourist rates.

To do that, you'll need to become familiar with taxi and GRAB rideshare app rates (think UBER).

Of course, you want to show respect to your friend by not attempting to beat down the price to extreme, but you definitely want to avoid full fare or more.

Yeah, I wrote a lot about this, but I've also travelled from Vũng Tàu to Huế and myriad other routes  throughout Vietnam using private car drivers, without breaking the bank.

- @OceanBeach92107

For me, you dont see "real Vietnam" from the back of a car or a taxi, get a bike & do the adventure, off the main roads travel & have a great adventure & experience.

- @goodolboy

Definitely a great way to see the inside of a real Vietnamese hospital.

In almost 3 years during my most recent time in Vietnam, I knew of at least 3 dozen friends or friends/family of friends who were in accidents while riding a motorbike, including 2 horrific deaths.

I still don't know anyone in Vietnam who's been hurt in a taxi/GRAB car/private car accident.

Including me, sitting in the front seat, especially when touring the countryside.

To each their own...

- @OceanBeach92107

Driven a bike here for the best part of 14 years & well in excess of 20,000 km I suspect in my travels & never seen the inside of a hospital because of it yet (touch wood of course)  I know literally dozens if not a hundred Vietnamese friends & acquaintances who ride bikes on a daily basis & dont know any who have been in hospital because of a bike accident. My GF  rides her bike to Cai Be & back every month (300km round trip) to see her family & is still in one piece but yes to each their own for sure!

- @goodolboy

You have higher class & more responsible friends than me

GOB, I've got friends

- @OceanBeach92107

Actually I made a mistake & I do know an English couple who got broadsided on their bike by a young drunk Vietnamese guy. Him broken leg in 4 places & a broken collar bone, her broken leg in one place. Sorry about that!