I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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How's the nightlife there compared to the Philippines?
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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How long did it take you to learn the routine?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
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: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
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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How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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