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Started by DesertRat · 1 Mar 2026 · 827 views

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DesertRat member
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1 Mar 2026 at 02:14
Safety update for Safety & Police based on recent experience and community reports:

General Safety Level: Moderate — use common sense and you will be fine.

Common Risks:
- Drink spiking at bars — watch your drinks
- ATM skimming — use bank ATMs inside branches
- Room theft — use hotel safe

Areas to Avoid:
The outskirts have higher crime rates.

Police Situation:
Police checkpoints are common — carry ID.

Stay safe out there.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ

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MontrealMax member
#2
1 Mar 2026 at 13:14
Did you use local sites or find girls at the hotel?

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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BristolBen member
#3
1 Mar 2026 at 15:14
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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BayAreaBob member
#4
3 Mar 2026 at 04:14
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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CanuckTraveller member
#5
5 Mar 2026 at 00:14
First time was a learning experience. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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BirminghamBaz member
#6
5 Mar 2026 at 11:14
First time was good but could have been better. Second time was so much more efficient. Experience makes all the difference.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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SeattleSam member
#7
6 Mar 2026 at 22:14
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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DCExplorer member
#8
8 Mar 2026 at 14:14
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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KiwiKen member
#9
9 Mar 2026 at 12:14
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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MontrealMax member
#10
10 Mar 2026 at 13:14
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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SoCalSurfer member
#11
10 Mar 2026 at 15:14
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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BuffaloBill member
#12
10 Mar 2026 at 23:14
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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DublinDave member
#13
11 Mar 2026 at 06:14
I was there in January and prices were great value. Spent about $150/day all-in.

My tip: go early evening.

Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited

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AtlantaAce member
#14
13 Mar 2026 at 04:14
Word of caution — do not carry too much cash. Other than that, great destination.
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DublinDave member
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14 Mar 2026 at 17:14
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited

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NewcastleNick member
#16
15 Mar 2026 at 16:14
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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BristolBen member
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15 Mar 2026 at 17:14
First time was a learning experience. Second time was so much more efficient. Experience makes all the difference.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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LiverpoolLee member
#18
16 Mar 2026 at 23:14
Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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OzzieTravels member
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18 Mar 2026 at 13:14
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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SoCalSurfer member
#20
19 Mar 2026 at 15:14
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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