Planning my first trip to General Information. Read through the older threads but wanted to check if info is still current.
My main questions:
1. Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
2. Realistic daily budget including accommodation?
3. Any areas to avoid?
4. How is the quality compared to Thailand?
5. Best time of day to go out?
Coming from Australia with experience in Europe but first time in General Information.
Any recent reports or recommendations appreciated. Thanks!
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Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.
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Word of caution — do not carry too much cash. Other than that, great destination.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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Did you use local sites or find girls at bars?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Word of caution — do not carry too much cash. Other than that, great destination.
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Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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Been there 10 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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