Long term stay in Border Towns — visa and costs
Started by NewcastleNick · 17 Mar 2026 · 620 views
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17 Mar 2026 at 08:02
Has anyone been to Border Towns recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Transport tips
I was there in 2024 and had a mixed time. Wondering if things have changed.
Keen to hear from anyone who has been recently.
Cheers
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Transport tips
I was there in 2024 and had a mixed time. Wondering if things have changed.
Keen to hear from anyone who has been recently.
Cheers
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18 Mar 2026 at 11:02
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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20 Mar 2026 at 09:02
Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.
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22 Mar 2026 at 04:02
Did you use dating apps or find girls at the hotel?
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22 Mar 2026 at 17:02
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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24 Mar 2026 at 10:02
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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24 Mar 2026 at 15:02
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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25 Mar 2026 at 22:02
I was there in March and prices were slightly higher. Spent about $80/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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26 Mar 2026 at 00:13
Did you use freelancers or find girls at online?
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26 Mar 2026 at 05:13
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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26 Mar 2026 at 08:13
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:13
This matches my experience. Border Towns is worth the trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:13
Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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26 Mar 2026 at 19:13
Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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27 Mar 2026 at 10:13
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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27 Mar 2026 at 20:02
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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28 Mar 2026 at 06:13
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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