Common scams in Photo Gallery
Started by MelbourneMarc · 7 Mar 2026 · 938 views
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7 Mar 2026 at 00:43
Safety info for Photo Gallery:
General: More caution needed but manageable.
Watch Out: Avoid residential areas at night.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
General: More caution needed but manageable.
Watch Out: Avoid residential areas at night.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
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8 Mar 2026 at 13:58
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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8 Mar 2026 at 23:50
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:16
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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11 Mar 2026 at 16:53
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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11 Mar 2026 at 21:05
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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13 Mar 2026 at 12:03
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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15 Mar 2026 at 00:18
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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16 Mar 2026 at 12:09
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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18 Mar 2026 at 01:41
Did you use dating apps or find girls at clubs?
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19 Mar 2026 at 10:30
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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19 Mar 2026 at 22:05
I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $112/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $112/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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20 Mar 2026 at 22:48
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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22 Mar 2026 at 05:10
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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22 Mar 2026 at 09:50
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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22 Mar 2026 at 21:23
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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23 Mar 2026 at 16:40
I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $121/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $121/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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24 Mar 2026 at 11:38
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:12
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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26 Mar 2026 at 08:28
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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