Back from Cologne. Spent 6 days, here's the breakdown:
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel near the action. $53/night.
Scene: Absolutely packed — no shortage of options.
Prices: Great value — cheaper than last year.
Highlights: The GFE experience here is next level.
Overall: 8/10 — solid destination.
Ask me anything.
Cologne — 10 day trip report
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15 Mar 2026 at 18:11
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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How does it compare to the Philippines?
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16 Mar 2026 at 05:12
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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16 Mar 2026 at 11:13
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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16 Mar 2026 at 13:02
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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17 Mar 2026 at 10:40
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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17 Mar 2026 at 18:25
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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17 Mar 2026 at 21:24
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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