Indonesia comparison: tourist areas vs local spots
Started by DCExplorer · 5 Mar 2026 · 1807 views
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5 Mar 2026 at 07:27
This matches my experience. Indonesia is great value for money.
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5 Mar 2026 at 17:06
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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5 Mar 2026 at 19:07
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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6 Mar 2026 at 06:51
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls at bars?
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6 Mar 2026 at 08:53
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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6 Mar 2026 at 12:48
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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6 Mar 2026 at 21:12
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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7 Mar 2026 at 06:35
Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?
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7 Mar 2026 at 15:17
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
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 pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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7 Mar 2026 at 15:43
This matches my experience. Indonesia is one of my favorites.
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7 Mar 2026 at 20:22
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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8 Mar 2026 at 05:10
Thanks for sharing. Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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8 Mar 2026 at 10:28
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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8 Mar 2026 at 11:57
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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8 Mar 2026 at 19:14
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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9 Mar 2026 at 03:06
This matches my experience. Indonesia is great value for money.
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9 Mar 2026 at 07:56
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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9 Mar 2026 at 10:59
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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9 Mar 2026 at 17:22
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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9 Mar 2026 at 18:25
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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