Visited Border Towns for 5 days. Great experience. Scene is active. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $135/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 8/10. Would return.
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Border Towns itinerary suggestions
Started by FKKNovice · 16 Mar 2026 · 861 views
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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17 Mar 2026 at 22:31
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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19 Mar 2026 at 06:25
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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19 Mar 2026 at 11:51
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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19 Mar 2026 at 13:51
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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22 Mar 2026 at 23:37
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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23 Mar 2026 at 09:54
This matches my experience. Border Towns is great value.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $90/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $90/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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25 Mar 2026 at 18:06
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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