I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Did you feel safe using taxis?
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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