Value to Cost...

of course the other cost that I hate burned me October 2023 when after I got frisked by the bandits with badges... they removed $900 from my wallet (which I was holding in my hand...) it was a costly lesson for me.

in the previous 9 plus years I never had a problem with the policia. and then a few months ago I got interrogated by two TJ policia in a pickup truck driving down the alley right by Azul restaurant. they didn't take any money from me but it was a hassle nonetheless. I'm guessing there are some in Tijuana that don't want us there at all.

so I am staying away more... but still I got to go now and then. I am much more careful hide my money now leaving just a few dollars in my pockets for them to find if they hassle me again.

so my recommendation when outside the club... going to or from the border... hide your money either in the hotel.room or on your person... and definitely don't carry any drugs.

a regular bandit you could fight or run from.
but the bandits with badges... good luck. I don't think you could run very far from them.

I think the value in the Zona beats anything in the states, by a country mile. Nothing even comes close.

Thailand is high on my list, but I lack the time for it right now. I think I'd want 2 full weeks given the arduous flight, and that's impossible for me to find that kind of time right now. One day.

@jascoi my ATF was telling me some interesting stories about la policía en la zona norte.

She's gotten stopped and they've found weed on her more than once, in each occasion the TJ police were basically like "Give us all the cash you have on you." She always makes a point of telling me they rob everyone in la Zona Norte, it's not just gringos.

So she recommends in TJ, dividing your cash into three locations on your body:

• A small amount of cash in your wallet, for show.
• Keep a small bribe with your weed in your underwear. If they do find your weed you surrender the bribe.
• The remainder of your bankroll goes in a hidden pocket in your belt, shoe or somewhere else well hidden enough that even a thorough patdown won't uncover it.

Thailand/Singapore are both awesome places to pay a visit, besides also Dubai ( very good, but super expensive comparatively ). Still, IMO nothing matches the convenience of clubbing out in TJ, regardless if you live local in SoCal or visiting from other parts of the US. Otherwise, Asian girls are also hotties and so are Syrian and Russian women ( that mostly work in Dubai bars and clubs )👌🏻

Ever since I got introduced to Tijuana mongering scene many years ago, there hasn’t been any turning back for or an urge to revisit Thailand, Singapore or Dubai. The ITC and also OTC FUN in Tijuana is unmatched, and not to mention so is the out-of-pocket.I hardly even visit our local SoCal COI clubs anymore, despite getting frequent requests from many girls that I have known from before - unfortunately the value just doesn’t justify our hookups anymore ( although they are still reasonable for US standards, but not Tijuana ).

Regarding the TJ Policia issue, well that risk factor will always be there but IMO we can somehow always find a way to maneuver around it by staying low key and not wandering around aimlessly to unsafe areas within TJ vicinity ( especially in Zona areas during nighttime ).

@jascol: Thailand is definitely on my bucket list, but like you said, that flight is very long. And as Ron stated, I’d need more time for Thailand. In TJ, all you need is 2, maybe 3 nights, but I’d imagine one needs at least 10 days or two weeks - just to justify the expensive cost of the flight.

@PAFBABS & @RonJax2: While I have yet to get stopped and searched by the local TJ police (it’s not the Federales - the ones who drive around with the machine guns in military-style clothing), I’m disappointed with how the shakedowns have drastically increased this year. You really can’t take taxis from the border to ZN for now because they’re stopping and checking all the cars on the bridge. That’s why the HK shuttle is your best bet - the police won’t stop it.

I’m definitely getting a money belt for my next TJ trip. I only take what I’m planning to spend for each session, with the rest staying in the hotel room safe. And I agree you become more likely to be stopped by the police if you walk alone outside the red-light district at night. Also, don’t get overly drunk or intoxicated.

In 50 plus trips to TJ and walking everywhere in the downtown area I’ve only been stopped twice by the BwB and both times I was not frisked or even hassled, definitely not robbed. Either lucky or they are looking for a type maybe?
Anyways, I’m curious why Germany or other European countries were not mentioned above? Thailand is so far and both times I was there the club visits get repetitive very fast. The European visits are very much varied, with each country having different flavors. Prices are generally much better than Dubai too, more in line with Thai pricing.

when I went to Thailand a year ago at Christmas I stayed in Bangkok across from Nana Plaza for two nights and also checked out sol cowboy and points between.

then my TJ amigo and I took a taxi down to Pattaya. I stayed in Thailand for 4 weeks and enjoyed it greatly.

if you want to see what Walking Street looks like... check out that Walking Street video by walking girl on YouTube.

at the 12 minute mark (and also the 21 minute mark) check out the hot looking ladyboys... I had drinks with a couple of them just for the hell of it.

I want to visit all over the world places like thailand but Tijuana is still epic because of constantly having new girls (especially in Hong Kong Club) and it's just a few hour drive for me even from my place in Arizona.

by the way... parking is free at the Trolley stops like Palm Avenue and Iris Avenue. I have had no issue with leaving my car there for two, three, four days at a time. and me being an old fart it only costs a dollar and a quarter to ride the trolley one way. that's been damn cheap parking. the heck with the parking lots in San Ysidro.

and I need to reiterate...
because of the bandits with badges now stopping taxis...
definitely consider taking the Zona Shuttle in front of Hong Kong to and from the border. I tip the driver $2.

I just thought of this... when you drive your car to go to Tijuana... leave the Lamborghini at home. keep a low profile. I drive a beat up Toyota.

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@Jascol: definitely agree with your point about the TJ cops checking taxis on the bridge heading into town. On my trip last month, I took the HK shuttle to Cascadas - the police didn’t stop us, they waved us around the checkpoint. My understanding is that they won’t stop the shuttle. Highly recommend it for now.

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