Returned from 7 days in East Coast.
Accommodation:
Serviced apartment near the action. $65/night.
Scene:
Better than expected. Excellent value.
Highlights:
Hidden gem bar found.
Overall: 8/10 - Exceeded expectations.
Happy to answer questions.
Returning to East Coast after 3 years
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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12 Mar 2026 at 12:11
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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17 Mar 2026 at 13:45
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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18 Mar 2026 at 00:17
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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19 Mar 2026 at 18:10
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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22 Mar 2026 at 06:42
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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23 Mar 2026 at 13:35
This matches my experience. East Coast is great value.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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25 Mar 2026 at 05:14
This matches my experience. East Coast is great value.
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25 Mar 2026 at 15:42
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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25 Mar 2026 at 16:11
I was there in February and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $55/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $55/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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