This first-ever guidebook to gay Viet Nam covers the history, culture of this Southeast Asian nation and the gay scene. Includes listings of gay and gay-frequented venues in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and beyond.
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The information presented in these pages comes from numerous visits to Viet Nam by Douglas Thompson and from the nurturing of lasting and valued relationships that were formed during these visits. In part, it is because of his Vietnamese friends that he has written this informative guide -- so that others may enjoy and cherish Viet Nam's people and culture as Douglas has. He has tempted the reader with a colorful narrative of Vietnamese culture and what the country has to offer visiting guests. Interwoven with this is a description of the developing gay scene as it exists today. He has provided valuable insight into some of the intricacies of the culture and offers suggestions on how one can better understand and share memorable experiences with new friends. Thanks to this wonderful guide, we all can learn how we can best enjoy our visit before stepping on Vietnamese soil. But take the guide with you and refer to it often. The tips of conduct and for finding those great restaurants and hard-to-find late-night cafs are invaluable. -- Rich Johnson
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Text: English, Vietnamese
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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OK as long as you only go to Hanoi and Saigon,
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This review is from: The Men of Viet Nam: A Travel Guide to Gay Viet Nam (Paperback)
If this book is still available, I hope there is a more recent edition than the one I bought back in 1999.
The book was useful about customs and lifestyle in Vietnam. However, if you plan to travel there, you will need other travel books as well. This only covers Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). A lot of the bar information in the book is no longer accurate. Things have changed a lot since 1999. Sam Son's is no longer open. And, information about places in Ha Noi is no longer up to date. I think your best option is to hit the Internet prior to your visit and go to online chat places such as [...] and vietfun.com to meet guys in Vietnam in advance of your visit.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: The Men of Viet Nam: A Travel Guide to Gay Viet Nam (Paperback)
If you are thinking about this for "gay" infomation, forget it. The locations and venues listed for Siagon were completely out of date. I looked for most and only one was still open. The Vietnamese men I met told me the others had all been closed for "quite some time".... The information on visas and immigration and customs were wrong, I got my visa in one day and picked it up in Vietnam at the airport with a $20 extra charge. No problems with customs, no need to have multiple photos etc etc. Had I not read this book I would have planned a much longer stay in this beautiful country. Other suggestions in the book, i.e. visit the US embassy were equally out of date - it was torn down years ago! [In] reference to using Utopia tours...I found the prices for their tours significantly higher than elsewhere available in Bangkok and much higher than those available in Vietnam, where I made mine to my great satisfaction. Lastly, the "update" page on the internet was never available and emails to Floating Lotus went unanswered. Buy the Lonely Planet and enjoy your trip.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent preparation for a visit to Viet Nam,
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This review is from: The Men of Viet Nam: A Travel Guide to Gay Viet Nam (Paperback)
This fairly small volume arrived just before I visited Viet Nam for the first time, and added greatly to my enjoyment and understanding of this beautiful country, its people and culture. It is especially useful in assisting the gay visitor who is interested in linking up with Vietnamese guys, in both Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and Hanoi. The volume is patterned after the style of the famous "Men of Thailand" guide.Inevitably, as in all such guidebooks, some of the specifics, such as gay-friendly bars or cafes, are no longer accurate by the time the ink dries. Nevertheless, this has much valuable practical information, and is written from the perspective of a genuine friend of the Vietnamese.
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