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General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Taxi broken meter scam.
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/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: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/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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20 Mar 2026 at 23:56
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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22 Mar 2026 at 15:04
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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23 Mar 2026 at 01:10
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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24 Mar 2026 at 10:17
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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24 Mar 2026 at 21:19
How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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24 Mar 2026 at 23:13
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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25 Mar 2026 at 06:22
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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25 Mar 2026 at 06:56
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:31
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:50
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:52
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:53
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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I was there in early March 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 place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:24
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:37
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 competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:43
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: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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26 Mar 2026 at 16:06
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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