Visited Photo Gallery for 12 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is improved. Pricing fair.
Spent $52/day. Best part: GFE quality.
Overall: 8.5/10. Solid destination.
AMA.
Language barrier in Photo Gallery
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26 Feb 2026 at 00:22
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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27 Feb 2026 at 11:38
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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28 Feb 2026 at 04:48
How does it compare to the Philippines?
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28 Feb 2026 at 11:54
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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28 Feb 2026 at 16:00
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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2 Mar 2026 at 23:43
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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4 Mar 2026 at 00:00
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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5 Mar 2026 at 12:32
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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5 Mar 2026 at 23:50
I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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6 Mar 2026 at 07:50
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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6 Mar 2026 at 16:00
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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11 Mar 2026 at 20:08
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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12 Mar 2026 at 15:42
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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