General Reports

[Gregyyr]

Anyone follow Luke's video blogs about mongering? Really enjoyed the recent one about his recent Colombia adventures. Giving mongers the real world scoop straight to us.

https://youtu.be/cbdM81kKEg8

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[Gregyyr]

The chicas only come from all parts of Mexico, Central, and South America because they know they will get dollars from a monger for quick and easy work. Most did the normal jobs and got paid what we pay them in 1-2 hhr sessions. If they don't make enough money to cover their overhead then they are on the first bus, plane, train back to where they came from. I have met a few that would be repeats, but then the next week the meseros said the lady never came back to work. Either the party life wasn't for them, didn't make enough to cover overhead, or family issues. He or She who holds the cashola has the power. Doesnt mean we have to be an asshole about it, but if they want me to part with my dollar, then I should get some entertainment value for it. I hate the ladies that just walk around asking for a dollar just because you have a stack in front of you. I should start asking for a dollar every time they touch my ass, chest, or junior,

If the girls walking around asking for dollars were attractive. I would not mind but normally they are not so hot so kind of a turn off for me and I have to play this "try to be nice" about getting rid of them game. Ironically they have to play this "I am turned on" game with all the old fat gringo's who fuck them so it's kind of what comes around goes around.

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[Phordphan]

Does anyone know if they are still making pedestrians pay the $30 for the FFMvisa at PedEast? Is there a way to circumvent besides driving over?

The 7 day FMM is free, the 180 day FMM is $30. If $30 is a deal breaker you should just stay home and find a different hobby.

[Member #4730]

Dang. Can't argue with the technique. If my Spanish was a little better I could try that way of breaking into a group of them but I have to give you credit for the smooth approach!

The chicas only come from all parts of Mexico, Central, and South America because they know they will get dollars from a monger for quick and easy work. Most did the normal jobs and got paid what we pay them in 1-2 hhr sessions. If they don't make enough money to cover their overhead then they are on the first bus, plane, train back to where they came from. I have met a few that would be repeats, but then the next week the meseros said the lady never came back to work. Either the party life wasn't for them, didn't make enough to cover overhead, or family issues. He or She who holds the cashola has the power. Doesnt mean we have to be an asshole about it, but if they want me to part with my dollar, then I should get some entertainment value for it. I hate the ladies that just walk around asking for a dollar just because you have a stack in front of you. I should start asking for a dollar every time they touch my ass, chest, or junior,

[LABorn]

Does anyone know if they are still making pedestrians pay the $30 for the FFMvisa at PedEast? Is there a way to circumvent besides driving over?

Last 2 times I went. The guy just wrote some things off my passport card and then handed it back.

I think the $30 FMM hustle is over.

[Garth719]

Does anyone know if they are still making pedestrians pay the $30 for the FFMvisa at PedEast? Is there a way to circumvent besides driving over?

I walked across yesterday at pedwest and I handed the dude my FFM receipt I printed offline with my passport and he looked like he could care less about the fmm. He asked where is my registration? I said I filled everything out online and printed the conformation. He got annoyed and said I need the registration filled out. I said ok, well do you have a registration form here that I can fill out? He did, and so I filled it out, but apparently I'm only allowed to stay seven days. Although, I doubt I'll get deported if I stay longer.

[Monger652]

I just checked Uber and it is $78 right now from SAN to HK. Cheaper option would be taxi or trolley to San Ysidro metro station and walk across border, but may be hassled for the $30 FMM.

Does anyone know if they are still making pedestrians pay the $30 for the FFMvisa at PedEast? Is there a way to circumvent besides driving over?

[MmaufcFan]

I will be travelling to San Diego next month and looking for a uber or taxi service between San Diego Airport and Tijuana, Mexico.

Thanks for any information.

Take the 992 bus from the airport too America Plaza and get on the blue line down to the border. It will cost $2. 50 for bus and $2. 50 for trolly, takes about an hour total.

[Quagmire1974]

I will be travelling to San Diego next month and looking for a uber or taxi service between San Diego Airport and Tijuana, Mexico.

Thanks for any information.

When you return from Tijuana, please contribute a trip report. Since 2012, you've asked nothing but questions about Tijuana, Panama, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic and haven't written a single trip report about those locations. Not trying to troll or insult you. It's just that ISG members like you who ask many questions, but who then don't write trip reports, are frequently ignored in this forum.

Good luck mongering in Tijuana. We look forward to reading your trip reports. Be a "maker" and not just a "taker."

[Dg8787]

I just checked Uber and it is $78 right now from SAN to HK. Cheaper option would be taxi or trolley to San Ysidro metro station and walk across border, but may be hassled for the $30 FMM.

You might be wasting your time. Not sure if this guy ever goes anywhere.

[Gregyyr]

I think a lady was trying to explain that they either dance or get timeout for hour. Not sure if true, but maybe others have more insight. Depending on my mood, I usually just approach the lady that catches my eye and ask if it is ok to sit and if friendly, then buy them a drink. Usually other ladies scatter, but some stick around, maybe they hope I buy them a drink as well? It is your money and up to you on how you want to party. I have toddler Spanish skills, so if you are fluent, then sure it is easier approach. Either way, what junior wants, junior usually gets.

Dang. Can't argue with the technique. If my Spanish was a little better I could try that way of breaking into a group of them but I have to give you credit for the smooth approach!

[Member #4730]

I will be travelling to San Diego next month and looking for a uber or taxi service between San Diego Airport and Tijuana, Mexico.

Thanks for any information.

I just checked Uber and it is $78 right now from SAN to HK. Cheaper option would be taxi or trolley to San Ysidro metro station and walk across border, but may be hassled for the $30 FMM.

[WombatEd2]

I will be travelling to San Diego next month and looking for a uber or taxi service between San Diego Airport and Tijuana, Mexico.

Thanks for any information.

I don't think you're going to find a ride from SAN airport to Tijuana's "Zona Norte" red-light district. But if you're walking into Mexico, the San Diego trolley takes you right to the "linea vieja" pedestrian crossing (aka "ped-east" Once you cross, you can grab one of the zillions of taxis to "La Zona Norte". Follow the crowd, negotiate price first, and reject anything over $5.

[Member #4730]

So if the hot chica's in Chavelas are in mandatory time out. Not sure why? I saw a few hot girls I would bang just chilling on couches looking anti-social. Are they there filling a drink quota? Or just on T / O for window dressing? So the strategy would be as you stated. Cruise by interrupt their bore fest convo with colleagues. Insist to buy them a drink even though they might not be smiling and try to develop rapport without the typical HK time pressure. This seems like a good strategy if the girl is game to chill and chat hence step away from her phone or girlfriend. Obviously if convo goes well arrange a later meeting. Is this worth the time and effort on my next mission?

I think a lady was trying to explain that they either dance or get timeout for hour. Not sure if true, but maybe others have more insight. Depending on my mood, I usually just approach the lady that catches my eye and ask if it is ok to sit and if friendly, then buy them a drink. Usually other ladies scatter, but some stick around, maybe they hope I buy them a drink as well? It is your money and up to you on how you want to party. I have toddler Spanish skills, so if you are fluent, then sure it is easier approach. Either way, what junior wants, junior usually gets.

[SportMongr]

I don't think they particularly enjoy their Chavelas mandatory timeout, but guess they have to make the most of passing their time. I've just walked around and if anything was worth pursuing, then just ask if it is ok to buy them a drink and chat. Cell phones have actually made it easier to hook up in and out of the clubs. Just have to weed through the ones that aren't compatible to your tastes and enjoy the ride with the ones that do and what a ride it is. 😋

So if the hot chica's in Chavelas are in mandatory time out. Not sure why? I saw a few hot girls I would bang just chilling on couches looking anti-social. Are they there filling a drink quota? Or just on T / O for window dressing? So the strategy would be as you stated. Cruise by interrupt their bore fest convo with colleagues. Insist to buy them a drink even though they might not be smiling and try to develop rapport without the typical HK time pressure. This seems like a good strategy if the girl is game to chill and chat hence step away from her phone or girlfriend. Obviously if convo goes well arrange a later meeting. Is this worth the time and effort on my next mission?