Best time to visit General Information

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 Australia and have experience in Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in General Information.

Thanks for any help!

How does it compare to the Philippines?

Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.

Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.

Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.

Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.

How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

I was there in January and prices were great value.

Spent about $85/day all-in. Quality was good.

My tip: the late night crowd is different.

100% agree. The value is hard to beat.

This matches my experience. General Information is great value.

Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.

Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.

I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.

Quick question — how was the wifi?

Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.

Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.