Planning my first trip to General Information in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from the US and have experience in Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in General Information.
Thanks for any help!
Best time to visit General Information
Started by CalgaryKevin · 13 Mar 2026 · 841 views
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13 Mar 2026 at 07:38
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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13 Mar 2026 at 16:47
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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14 Mar 2026 at 01:25
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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14 Mar 2026 at 04:30
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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14 Mar 2026 at 13:15
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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14 Mar 2026 at 22:54
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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15 Mar 2026 at 04:28
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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15 Mar 2026 at 08:13
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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15 Mar 2026 at 12:41
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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16 Mar 2026 at 00:35
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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16 Mar 2026 at 06:45
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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16 Mar 2026 at 14:10
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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16 Mar 2026 at 19:14
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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17 Mar 2026 at 04:44
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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17 Mar 2026 at 12:51
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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17 Mar 2026 at 18:33
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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18 Mar 2026 at 06:27
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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