Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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This matches my experience. Scandinavia is great value for money.
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Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
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 above average.
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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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls at clubs?
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2 Mar 2026 at 04:51
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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3 Mar 2026 at 17:37
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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This matches my experience. Scandinavia is great value for money.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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4 Mar 2026 at 12:22
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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