Safety & Police — tipping etiquette
Started by BristolBen · 27 Feb 2026 · 803 views
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27 Feb 2026 at 00:57
Safety info for Safety & Police:
General: Felt safe with common sense.
Watch Out: Avoid residential areas at night.
Scams: Hidden charges on bills.
Stay smart, stay safe.
General: Felt safe with common sense.
Watch Out: Avoid residential areas at night.
Scams: Hidden charges on bills.
Stay smart, stay safe.
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27 Feb 2026 at 13:50
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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27 Feb 2026 at 16:48
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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1 Mar 2026 at 00:08
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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1 Mar 2026 at 10:23
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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1 Mar 2026 at 16:46
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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2 Mar 2026 at 01:56
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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4 Mar 2026 at 00:46
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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5 Mar 2026 at 05:11
Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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5 Mar 2026 at 20:22
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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7 Mar 2026 at 01:58
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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8 Mar 2026 at 19:18
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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8 Mar 2026 at 20:30
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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9 Mar 2026 at 16:32
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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10 Mar 2026 at 02:41
Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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11 Mar 2026 at 23:52
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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13 Mar 2026 at 21:51
Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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14 Mar 2026 at 03:12
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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14 Mar 2026 at 06:17
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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14 Mar 2026 at 09:07
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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