@Darren *****

not sure why I wrote Saigon, I meant Hanoi. So which is the place to go for the best entertainment, tours, western food, and reasonable hotels. I like modern with Skytrains, subways, etc if available. Grab, Bolt, etc work too. Not into too much socializing. Just like to go and explore.

@David **********

never even heard of those. 😁 it's a bounce plus more places to check of the bucket list. I love Thailand but as long as I'm this far from the US, I'm not opposed to seeing as many places as are worth the trip. I have no time constraints as I just retired. No bills, no responsibilities and no time limits. 😁

@Inigo ********

that's my issue. I was looking forward to going before I started researching... the crime and how run down it is mainly. I would say I'm pretty seasoned. I have no time limits on staying anywhere, I'm pretty wide open. I thought Manila for a few days then Cebu. Big fear is getting into a fight with a thief and getting in even worse trouble. Rather not even get put in that situation. What would research be for, or the things I've already mentioned, been doing a lot of reading, that's what gave me second thoughts, but I know how people overreact also. Thanks for the reply.

@Deb *******

not a big fan of that. My biggest fear is getting into an arguement/ fight over something like that and then it really gets bad for us. Rather just steer clear of the possibility. Too many other places to go to. Do you a preference on other cities?

@Pobs ****************

not opposed to them, just not a lot written about them. What's make them appealing. I'm not opposed to traveling anywhere that is worth the trip. I have a wide open schedule.

@Linhof ********

that would lower it on the list. I forgot about the visa vs other cities. So you never got to go? What was the issue with your visa? Are they difficult to get? I prob need to book a flight asap as I need to leave in a little over 2 weeks.

@David ******

not a fan?😁

@Edward *****

what is it about the time of year? I'm in Thailand during the rainy season😁. Is another city a better choice, HCMC or Hanoi? What is the allure with KL? You would put it over the other? Thank you for the response.

@Boran ****

so is Singapore a go or no go for you? Not big on luxury shopping, can't fit anymore in my suitcase😁. HK intrigues me also. Should I add them to my list? I'm not opposed to going to as many places as are worth the trip. Just retired and sold my house, so no bills, responsibilities or time limits!

@Graeme ******

what particular area would you recommend? Thank you.