Returning to South Korea after 3 years — what's different?
Started by MapleLeafMike · 1 Mar 2026 · 1602 views
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1 Mar 2026 at 11:42
Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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1 Mar 2026 at 22:07
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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2 Mar 2026 at 07:46
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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2 Mar 2026 at 10:00
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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2 Mar 2026 at 15:12
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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2 Mar 2026 at 19:25
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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2 Mar 2026 at 22:18
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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3 Mar 2026 at 03:58
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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3 Mar 2026 at 08:25
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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3 Mar 2026 at 18:19
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls through referrals?
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3 Mar 2026 at 22:52
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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4 Mar 2026 at 05:32
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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4 Mar 2026 at 15:23
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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5 Mar 2026 at 02:42
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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5 Mar 2026 at 14:06
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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5 Mar 2026 at 21:12
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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6 Mar 2026 at 04:53
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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6 Mar 2026 at 16:37
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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6 Mar 2026 at 17:18
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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7 Mar 2026 at 01:57
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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