Visited West Coast for 5 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is improved. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $125/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 8/10. Would return.
AMA.
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24 Mar 2026 at 09:24
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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24 Mar 2026 at 22:03
I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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26 Mar 2026 at 05:11
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:41
Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:43
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:59
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:44
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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26 Mar 2026 at 19:44
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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