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Day 4: Haircut at House of Barbaard
Could a USD20 haircut really be that
much better than my usual USD5
haircut? I head to House of Barbaard to
find out, a posh Old School barbershop
where a guy in an old-timey flat cap
and suspenders spends a glorious hour
meticulously washing, cutting, and
styling my hair. Afterwards, I sip on an
included drink in the lounge below, the
ultimate Man Cave with tufted leather
sofas and a jazzy soundtrack. Now
that I’ve been reminded what a proper
haircut feels like, I don’t think I can ever
go back. Value: VND450,000Day 6: Sharing the wealth at Board
Game House
While most passes are meant for one,
I gather up some friends and take
advantage of the deal at Board Game
House Saigon which allows entry for 3
people, including a drink for each of us,
and a plate of chicken wings and fries to
share. The staff recommend a few board
games, patiently sit with us to explainDay 3: Adjustment at 3C Care
Chiropractic Center
Stretching this morning, I hear a troubling
pop in my neck followed by shooting
pain. I look through the WisePass list
of partners and luckily see 3C Care
Chiropractic Center, conveniently located
at Vincom B. I book an appointment and
soon Dr. Kevin Mernissi (France) is deftly
feeling out points of tension and stiffness
while providing a reassuring running
commentary. He cracks my neck with a
bone-jarring crunch (“just gas”, he assures
me) and the pain immediately subsides.
Between the neck anomaly and tweaking
my back lifting a water jug, I end up
going five times, which at VND1 million
per visit basically pays for the entire
month of WisePass. Normally a Premium
service (along with most dinners, higher-
end brands of liquor, etc.), WisePass is
allowing Standard users to access this
service for a limited time as a tantalizing
glimpse into the world of higher-value
WisePass options. Total value over 5 trips:
House of Barbaard VND5.25 million
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