Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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12 Mar 2026 at 06:54
How's the food there compared to Germany?
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12 Mar 2026 at 12:46
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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12 Mar 2026 at 20:58
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls online?
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13 Mar 2026 at 12:22
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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14 Mar 2026 at 07:19
Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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14 Mar 2026 at 15:31
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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14 Mar 2026 at 18:24
Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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16 Mar 2026 at 05:03
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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