Visited Border Towns for 5 days. Great experience. Scene is active. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $107/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 9/10. One of my favourites.
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Border Towns — what to pack
Started by MelbourneMarc · 13 Mar 2026 · 174 views
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15 Mar 2026 at 04:37
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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16 Mar 2026 at 10:49
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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16 Mar 2026 at 22:01
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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17 Mar 2026 at 09:52
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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17 Mar 2026 at 14:40
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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17 Mar 2026 at 22:24
How does it compare to Germany?
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18 Mar 2026 at 05:51
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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20 Mar 2026 at 00:13
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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20 Mar 2026 at 05:24
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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21 Mar 2026 at 19:46
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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22 Mar 2026 at 14:13
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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23 Mar 2026 at 12:53
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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24 Mar 2026 at 22:25
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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25 Mar 2026 at 14:32
This matches my experience. Border Towns is underrated.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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26 Mar 2026 at 12:30
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:12
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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