Planning my first trip to General Information in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from the UK and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in General Information.
Thanks for any help!
General Information — local girls vs agencies
Started by MelbourneMarc · 28 Feb 2026 · 356 views
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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2 Mar 2026 at 15:09
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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2 Mar 2026 at 20:34
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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3 Mar 2026 at 12:50
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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3 Mar 2026 at 22:41
This matches my experience. General Information is one of my favorites.
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4 Mar 2026 at 08:28
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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