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Started by BirminghamBaz · 13 Mar 2026 · 453 views

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BirminghamBaz member
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13 Mar 2026 at 07:03
Safety update for General Discussion based on recent experience and community reports:

General Safety Level: Generally safe for tourists in main areas.

Common Risks:
- Taxi overcharging — always use app-based rides
- Tourist pricing — negotiate or walk away
- Romance scams — be skeptical of offers

Areas to Avoid:
Stay out of unlit side streets after midnight.

Police Situation:
Police checkpoints are common — carry ID.

Stay safe out there.

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

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LondonPunter member
#2
14 Mar 2026 at 19:03
This matches my experience. General Discussion is worth the trip.
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PerthPete member
#3
15 Mar 2026 at 12:03
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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MelbourneMarc member
#4
16 Mar 2026 at 07:03
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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MapleLeafMike member
#5
17 Mar 2026 at 11:03
Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The friendly atmosphere is what keeps me coming back.
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TexasHeat member
#6
19 Mar 2026 at 06:03
Did you use freelancers or find girls at the hotel?

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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DesertRat member
#7
21 Mar 2026 at 04:03
I was there in last month and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $150/day all-in.

My tip: midweek is much better.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ

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DesertRat member
#8
22 Mar 2026 at 08:03
Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ

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SoCalSurfer member
#9
23 Mar 2026 at 01:03
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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WinnipegWayne member
#10
24 Mar 2026 at 15:03
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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DesertRat member
#11
25 Mar 2026 at 05:03
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ

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HalifaxHarry member
#12
25 Mar 2026 at 08:50
Quick question — how was the transport?
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MapleLeafMike member
#13
25 Mar 2026 at 09:50
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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YorkshireLad member
#14
25 Mar 2026 at 21:50
Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The value for money is what keeps me coming back.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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SunshineSteve member
#15
25 Mar 2026 at 22:50
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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BuffaloBill member
#16
26 Mar 2026 at 00:50
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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EdinburghEd member
#17
26 Mar 2026 at 09:50
Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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NewcastleNick member
#18
26 Mar 2026 at 14:50
I was there in last month and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $120/day all-in.

My tip: avoid weekends.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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OttawaOliver member
#19
26 Mar 2026 at 17:50
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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SacramentoSal member
#20
26 Mar 2026 at 18:03
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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