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I never go to cities with the sole intention of mongering. Pattaya was the exception since I was in South-East Asia and had time to spare. At this moment: 1$CAD = ~25฿ There are two main drags for mongering - Soi 6 & Walking Street. Walking street has regular bars & clubs lined up along Gogo...

I usually try to talk to whatever lady I might see myself, directly, and avoid any kind of person who seems like an intermediary. I figure when I can do that I get a better grasp of not only if they lady is trafficked, but how happy she might be to give me good service, rip me off, is she even...

Bump! (see 1st post) Anyone have any intel in HK?

I was in Siem Reap(SR) for a few nights about a month ago. At this moment 1$CAD=0.69US$=2800៛(Riels); US$ are widely used and even available at ATM's and for a fair exchange rate. A 3hr tour of Angkor Wat is ~20US$ for a private guide including tip (which isn't necessary - but always...

Excellent reporting not just about Bangkok but all of Asia! If you were to suggest a place that has not only good mongering, but also good for general tourism, where would that be? Good museums/scenery/culture etc... I'm more of a mountain vs. beach person & while I'll probably visit Pattaya...

Nice report! Never went to Phnom Penh but I'll be heading to Siem Reap soon & am really disappointed if your research is correct that there's no scene there! I had imagined a toned down Pattaya. No matter what - you'll have fun in Thailand! Can't wait to read the posts regardless!

I found the bar girls in Little Tokyo absolutely stunning & was very disappointed they weren't available for take out! 😭. A hard lesson for me about the difference in a hostess bar & a Thai/Philippino style gogo bar - especially since I like sharing a few drinks & sitting down with a lady before...

As far as I could tell, it was all just drinking; no take-out available. I might have had bad luck, but it might have been the norm. Regardless - I do suggest a walk through the area. You don't have to stop in anywhere.

I've heard about Linh Cherry & almost mentioned it in my review! I stepped in while exploring Little Tokyo but none of the attendants caught my eye the way Kawaii did. But it's apparently a can't-go-wrong place. I recommend taking at least a little time to walk around Little Tokyo. It's not...

Can someone who has listened to it (Rogan-Trump Podcast) tell me whether Trump is at all challenged by Rogan? Or is it hours of Rogan pandering to Trump? Is anything like Jan. 6th, Trump's crimes, affairs, revolving door of advisors during his presidency, Epstein connections & refusal to...

At this moment: 1US$ = 1.38CAD$ = ~25 400₫ US$ are widely accepted. A cheap but fulfilling street meal is ~50 000₫, drink (cola, water bottle, beer, etc..) included. A high class restaurant is ~10× that price (entree, English speaking waiters, good ambience, glass of wine, main course, dessert...

Original post edited to mention it's only mainland China I'm taking about - notHK & Taiwan.

I will keep this brief. The scene in China is dead - especially to foreigners. I have been travelling throughout the country the last few months - in a few cities. In this post I'm talking about mainland - not Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan. There is a little hope if you are Asian/Chinese -...

This is a good point. I don't think I've ever been to a city where prostitution is so readily available, and also safe (I've been to Brazil, Cuba, and Colombia where prostitution is also rampant, but the threat of violent crime looms). Also true that I had a Tinder going and was getting matches...

I'm going to start a thread on Bangkok, surprisingly there doesn't seem to be one specifically about this city. I took a job in Asia and will post about my travels mongering:p:)there as time goes on. You can PM me to ask any elaborate question about general travel. At the moment 1$CAD = ~25฿...