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General Information — rainy season worth going?

Started by MidwestMark · 1 Mar 2026 · 554 views

MidwestMark member
#1
1 Mar 2026 at 16:19
Been thinking about visiting General Information and wanted to get the latest intel from those who've been recently.

Specifically interested in:
1. Current price ranges
2. Best areas to base yourself
3. Any safety concerns
4. How's the quality compared to the Philippines?

Any recent trip reports would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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OttawaOliver member
#2
1 Mar 2026 at 21:31
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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LiverpoolLee member
#3
2 Mar 2026 at 03:25
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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EuroExplorer member
#4
2 Mar 2026 at 06:02
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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BerlinBound member
#5
2 Mar 2026 at 12:42
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound

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DallasDon member
#6
2 Mar 2026 at 19:23
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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NashvilleNate member
#7
2 Mar 2026 at 23:15
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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NorthernLights member
#8
3 Mar 2026 at 03:06
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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HalifaxHarry member
#9
3 Mar 2026 at 05:49
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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BuffaloBill member
#10
3 Mar 2026 at 12:10
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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AtlantaAce member
#11
3 Mar 2026 at 15:27
I was there in March and prices were great value.

Spent about $102/day all-in. Quality was above average.

My tip: avoid weekends.
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KiwiKen member
#12
3 Mar 2026 at 17:17
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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CalgaryKevin member
#13
4 Mar 2026 at 02:03
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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SeattleSam member
#14
4 Mar 2026 at 09:34
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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SacramentoSal member
#15
4 Mar 2026 at 17:59
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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NashvilleNate member
#16
4 Mar 2026 at 21:57
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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BostonBrady member
#17
5 Mar 2026 at 01:36
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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CardiffChris member
#18
5 Mar 2026 at 09:38
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK

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ScottishSteve member
#19
5 Mar 2026 at 17:43
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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PortlandPaul member
#20
5 Mar 2026 at 19:05
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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