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Safety & Police transportation guide
Started by NewcastleNick · 17 Mar 2026 · 808 views
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17 Mar 2026 at 05:41
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18 Mar 2026 at 13:40
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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19 Mar 2026 at 01:18
I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $63/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $63/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:46
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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20 Mar 2026 at 22:33
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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21 Mar 2026 at 00:59
This matches my experience. Safety & Police is underrated.
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22 Mar 2026 at 15:36
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:55
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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25 Mar 2026 at 20:08
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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25 Mar 2026 at 22:53
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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26 Mar 2026 at 08:39
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 12:09
I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $99/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $99/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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26 Mar 2026 at 12:14
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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26 Mar 2026 at 12:21
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 14:36
Did you use dating apps or find girls at online?
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26 Mar 2026 at 19:25
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 23:46
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:28
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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27 Mar 2026 at 16:09
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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27 Mar 2026 at 17:53
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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