What should I buy from Vietnam?

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Originally Posted by Xiaogou

Actually you are wrong. My wife is from Vietnam and she is quite a good surfer. Granted there are no waves in Vietnam but a trip to Sumatra solves that. Surfing is quite popular among those that can afford it.

OP: There is really nothing there in terms of clothing that you would like. If you were buying for a girl, you could get the Ao Dai.
There are a few tailors in Saigon, Hue and Hanoi. Wouldn't like it though.

Tell me you know where the line came from please

 

[acidboy]

Your friend should buy m@t a drink.

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

Your friend should buy m@t a drink.

+1. If he's lucky, m@t may hook him up w/ the good tailors and the $60 bespoke shoemaker.

 

[Aperipan]

what's snake wine?

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by Aperipan

what's snake wine?

cheers.

 

[zalb916]

Originally Posted by Xiaogou

There are a few tailors in Saigon, Hue and Hanoi. Wouldn't like it though.

It's Hoi An where the tourists go for the cheap Vietnamese tailoring. It's all of poor quality. However, if you are not concerned about quality, it can be a fun experience to have something made. Just don't expect anything very good and don't spend much money.

 

[randallr]

snake wine seems legit

 

[LeicaLad]

What about those shoes?

They looked very good, but the images are now gone.

 

[888style]

It's Hoi An where the tourists go for the cheap Vietnamese tailoring. It's all of poor quality. However, if you are not concerned about quality, it can be a fun experience to have something made. Just don't expect anything very good and don't spend much money.

Hoi An is the place to go. Few years back, had some cargo paints made for $8-10 a pair. They have served me well on many other activity holidays all over the world. Thought they would fall apart after one holiday trip, but amazingly they hold up pretty nicely. For the price you pay, you simply can't go wrong.

And for some inspiration watch this Top Gear Vietnam special. Absolutely hilarious.

Part 1

Part 2

 

[MHH89]

I hope your friend is not a fan of Russian roulette.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Originally Posted by MHH89

I hope your friend is not a fan of Russian roulette.

Diddy Mao

 

[dkzzzz]

They make some really nice shoes for Japanese and Australian shops.

 

[mdavie]

Originally Posted by dkzzzz

They make some really nice shoes for Japanese and Australian shops.
I have friends who travel there just to get custom dress shoes made. They live in the region so flights aren't expensive, but if you are going there anyways, I'd get 3-4 pairs made while you are there. ------------------------------------------------------------------- www.jamesvii.com

 

[EdenResident]

Fake watches, belts, shoes, wallets, everything.

 

[wetnose]

Originally Posted by zbromer

It's Hoi An where the tourists go for the cheap Vietnamese tailoring. It's all of poor quality. However, if you are not concerned about quality, it can be a fun experience to have something made. Just don't expect anything very good and don't spend much money.

Silk silk silk. Get some silk PJs made, and also get the measurements for bedsheets.