Planning my first trip to Photo Gallery 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 Australia and have experience in Europe but this would be my first time in Photo Gallery.
Thanks for any help!
Photo Gallery — local girls vs agencies
Started by MidwestMark · 2 Mar 2026 · 1286 views
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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3 Mar 2026 at 12:48
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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This matches my experience. Photo Gallery is underrated.
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