Best areas in South Korea? Planning my first trip
Started by PortlandPaul · 11 Mar 2026 · 1851 views
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11 Mar 2026 at 23:38
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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12 Mar 2026 at 04:00
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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12 Mar 2026 at 10:23
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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12 Mar 2026 at 18:56
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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12 Mar 2026 at 22:14
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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13 Mar 2026 at 07:39
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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13 Mar 2026 at 11:40
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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13 Mar 2026 at 20:27
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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14 Mar 2026 at 02:22
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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14 Mar 2026 at 12:40
Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls online?
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14 Mar 2026 at 13:35
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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15 Mar 2026 at 00:17
How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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15 Mar 2026 at 13:59
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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16 Mar 2026 at 04:47
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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16 Mar 2026 at 11:16
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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16 Mar 2026 at 14:29
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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17 Mar 2026 at 04:16
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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