Visited Border Towns for 10 days. Solid experience. Scene is improved. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $72/day. Best part: GFE quality.
Overall: 8/10. Would return.
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Best time to visit Border Towns
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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10 Mar 2026 at 20:28
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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12 Mar 2026 at 07:00
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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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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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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