Has anyone been to Tips & Advice recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Best hotels near the scene
I was there last year and had a great time. Wondering if things have changed.
Keen to hear from anyone who has been recently.
Cheers
Airport and customs tips
Started by MidwestMark · 12 Mar 2026 · 1692 views
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14 Mar 2026 at 15:56
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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16 Mar 2026 at 09:56
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:56
Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:56
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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20 Mar 2026 at 07:56
Also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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22 Mar 2026 at 01:56
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The value for money is what keeps me coming back.
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22 Mar 2026 at 23:56
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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23 Mar 2026 at 13:56
This matches my experience. Tips & Advice is underrated.
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:56
Also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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25 Mar 2026 at 09:56
I was there in January and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $50/day all-in.
My tip: midweek is much better.
My tip: midweek is much better.
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:55
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:55
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:56
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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26 Mar 2026 at 10:56
Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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27 Mar 2026 at 03:55
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Mar 2026 at 12:55
Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The value for money is what keeps me coming back.
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I was there in January and prices were about average. Spent about $120/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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27 Mar 2026 at 21:55
First time was good but could have been better. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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