Safety info for East Coast:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Station area sketchy after dark.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Common scams in East Coast
Started by MapleLeafMike · 18 Mar 2026 · 653 views
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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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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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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I was there in February and prices were great value.
Spent about $106/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $106/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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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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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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27 Mar 2026 at 08:19
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:09
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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