General Reports

[KBToys]

Hey any of you guys have any luck messing around with Seeking Arrangements? It's like some Match.com shit. A couple of guys on the Mexico City forums swore by it. I signed up for trial, poke my nose in there, recognized some working girls from Tijuana. LOL. I guess the club scene in other cities like CDMX is shitty, so Web dating is the preferred route. Is the $100 a month worth the membership fee? Or is it a fucking rip off?

I tried in USA And met some college cuties, but wasn't sure what to say during the date to seal the deal. One commented about starting a family, another we were supposed to meet later, and one came to my house, but awkward. I'm sure it is more pros work MX, but who knows you night find some legit women that want a gringo. I'd be cautious of doing it in a foreign country as you post "net worth" on the site.

[Simmer]

You did not mention bagging any girl. What are the reasons?

Just wanted to spend more time with more girls even if it was just lap dances at most. However, I didn't get nearly as many as when I last went (3 years ago? 4?) Maybe I'm more ugly and less approachable these days: grin: Maybe it as because it was a Saturday and the girls could be choosy. I never got turned down if I asked; just wasn't "attacked" more than once or twice which I'm sure happened multiple times last time!

[MagicMan83]

Unless there's a specific reason, I rarely ever drive down to Tijuana. I park state side and get on foot everywhere I need to go. Uber is your friend against being gringo priced from Taxis. Not to mention that in late afternoon it's a good time to get back during weekdays. The weekend is a different story altogether.

Agree leave the car behind taxi and especially Uber is cheap, I usually stay till Monday, crossing on Sunday sucks, last Monday waited about 30 min to cross on Monday morning not bad I thought.

[Jackie888]

Hey any of you guys have any luck messing around with Seeking Arrangements? It's like some Match.com shit. A couple of guys on the Mexico City forums swore by it. I signed up for trial, poke my nose in there, recognized some working girls from Tijuana. LOL. I guess the club scene in other cities like CDMX is shitty, so Web dating is the preferred route. Is the $100 a month worth the membership fee? Or is it a fucking rip off?

[WombatEd2]

AAA sells GNP auto policies for Mexico. It's the third largest insurer.

Have you tried calling the 877 claim number on the policy? I tried it a few times, nobody even answered. If you get into an accident, how are you going to file a claim if nobody seems to work in GNP office?

I've used GNP for years, including one collision claim, which was handled smoothly and efficiently.

But you do need to play by Mexican rules, and that means if you have an accident, you need to call the insurance company immediately. They will then rush an adjustor out to the accident location.

[Captain Solo]

Jackie.

AAA sells GNP auto policies for Mexico. It's the third largest insurer.

Have you tried calling the 877 claim number on the policy? I tried it a few times, nobody even answered. If you get into an accident, how are you going to file a claim if nobody seems to work in GNP office? May be the workers were busy having group sex when I called?

I suppose you can always sue Costco if they don't pay the claim.

[Jackie888]

In general, do most people who drive into Mexico from the US carry separate Mexican insurance coverage for their car? Or do they just drive in with their regular American car insurance and hope they don't get into an accident. What do most people on this forum do?

As others mentioned, American auto coverage stops at the border. So I contacted AAA. It recommended a couple. I picked a medium coverage. Last year it was about $125 for the year. This year it went up to $175. BTW, they drive like crazy people over there. Recommend you drive over on a Sunday morning with little traffic so that you will avoid a heart attack.

[ABAJoeSmith123]

Your American insurance is worthless in Mexico. And if you're involved in an accident while uninsured, you can be arrested. This article explains it pretty well:

https://www.sanborns.com/blog/can-i-...insurance.aspx

My work requires me to drive into Mexico once a week, so I have year-round Mexican insurance. But for most people, the best bet is to park at a nearby trolly station*, and take the trolly to where it ends, at the pedestrian crossing.

* I recommend Palm or Palomar. They're close to the border, have ample parking, and are relatively secure.

Thank you for your response. This is very helpful. I wanted to plan ahead to start driving in Mexico to visit places a little further south like Rosarito and Ensenada. I will look into getting Mexican auto insurance before ever going over then.

[Captain Solo]

Simmer,

You did not mention bagging any girl. What are the reasons?

Return line on Saturday lunch time at least 2 hours wait is really bad. The regular car lines are always 2 to 4 hours everyday at all hours. Don't know how people manage to live with that. It was not that bad preCoVid.

Enjoy your report. Do post the long version with more details.

Crossed by foot into Tijuana on Saturday lunchtime with barely any line. No FMM, no stamp. The line for the return to the US was, I estimate, over 500 yards long and 3-4 people wide just to get the border as it zigzagged up the hill past the pedestrian exit gate. Somebody said it was at least a 2 hour wait (on foot). I stayed at the Marriott which I thought wasn't far but hadn't factored in Tijuana traffic, but at least it was "free" to me (points). A bit shabby though, no working safes, broken furniture, but a comfy bed. Tried to work on my laptop for a few hours on an office chair with a gas problem.

[WombatEd2]

In general, do most people who drive into Mexico from the US carry separate Mexican insurance coverage for their car? Or do they just drive in with their regular American car insurance and hope they don't get into an accident. What do most people on this forum do?

Your American insurance is worthless in Mexico. And if you're involved in an accident while uninsured, you can be arrested. This article explains it pretty well:

https://www.sanborns.com/blog/can-i-...insurance.aspx

My work requires me to drive into Mexico once a week, so I have year-round Mexican insurance. But for most people, the best bet is to park at a nearby trolly station*, and take the trolly to where it ends, at the pedestrian crossing.

* I recommend Palm or Palomar. They're close to the border, have ample parking, and are relatively secure.

[SomeDude321]

In general, do most people who drive into Mexico from the US carry separate Mexican insurance coverage for their car? What do most people on this forum do?

Unless there's a specific reason, I rarely ever drive down to Tijuana. I park state side and get on foot everywhere I need to go. Uber is your friend against being gringo priced from Taxis. Not to mention that in late afternoon it's a good time to get back during weekdays. The weekend is a different story altogether.

[ABAJoeSmith123]

In general, do most people who drive into Mexico from the US carry separate Mexican insurance coverage for their car? Or do they just drive in with their regular American car insurance and hope they don't get into an accident. What do most people on this forum do?

[LuvMexicanas]

There's not much within walking distance of the Marriott. But a short Uber ride around the corner will take you to Mantequilla, and they have kick-ass breakfasts.

Also, a 15-20 minute walk or 5 minute Uber ride will take him to San Maree, which serves great cocktails and seafood.

[Phordphan]

Only good thing about the Marriott really was the Sunday brunch (I think 8 am until 12 noon). Quite hefty at US $23 but there were multiple chef stations including a huge seafood paella station, as well as the typical breakfast buffet stuff. I think the server took pity on me though as I didn't partake in any of those stations and he gave me a 30% discount. Very little in the way of restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel hence the ahfuckitt expensive breakfast.

There's not much within walking distance of the Marriott. But a short Uber ride around the corner will take you to Mantequilla, and they have kick-ass breakfasts.

[Simmer]

I drafted a longer report but it was too long, so here is the short version.

Crossed by foot into Tijuana on Saturday lunchtime with barely any line. No FMM, no stamp. The line for the return to the US was, I estimate, over 500 yards long and 3-4 people wide just to get the border as it zigzagged up the hill past the pedestrian exit gate. Somebody said it was at least a 2 hour wait (on foot). I stayed at the Marriott which I thought wasn't far but hadn't factored in Tijuana traffic, but at least it was "free" to me (points). A bit shabby though, no working safes, broken furniture, but a comfy bed. Tried to work on my laptop for a few hours on an office chair with a gas problem.

Headed to Azul Restaurante for dinner as I heard it was good and the menu was extensive. Ordered a kebab but got a sizzling plate instead, but nevertheless it was actually pretty good. About 7 pm I went for my first ever trip to Chicago. Not sure why I hadn't been there as I'd been to most other clubs in my previous visits. Free shot of tequila upon entry, albeit with a prominent tip jar present, of course. A couple of dancers up, one covered top and bottom, the other topless. The staff were starting to fill the hot tub but it wasn't used until maybe 8 pm. Pretty tame stuff, but I knew it was early yet, but moved on nonetheless.

I crossed the junction to head to Adelita's and got coaxed into what I thought was Adelita's but was just before it, next door. I still have no idea what this place was called, and it was weird because it seemed like a ballroom dance hall. Literally couples in gowns dancing together, and a random bloke in full construction gear (Hi viz jacket, hard hat). Whatever floats your boat I guess, but it didn't mine, so I went to Adelita's.

It was pretty busy in there but I found a seat at the big stage and waited for some action. And waited. And waited. Finally, when I'd nearly finished my first beer somebody came up. She kept her clothes on and ignored the few dollars that were on the stage. She left and another 10-15 minutes went by before the next one came on. This one was quite good but again ignored the money and the customers. Strange. I thought a few $$ in front of you would at least get a seductive jiggle of the breasts in front of you, or a gyrating backside, but nope.

Decided to move on again to the main goal. HK. A shaving foam show was on which is my favourite but couldn't get near, so I walked around to get the feel of the room after wondering if it was me. Again, the dancers on the north side were putting on shows but getting little money and they were not interacting with the punters that donated either. I took a seat upstairs, overlooking the shaving foam show and a moment later a pretty dancer started on the pole in front of me. Gave her a couple of dollars, talked a little, asked her if she wanted a drink after to which she agreed. She finished her show and sat down beside me, and like grease lightening a drink was in front of her. We talked a bit more, I tried to see what she would allow me to do, and apart from a couple of caresses, that was about it. She then asked to go upstairs but I wasn't interested, and she got a bit whiny at that, "why, don't you like me" kind of thing. Meh, well actually. Not getting good vibes so no!

I went downstairs to the shaving foam show and stood between the last chair and the stairs, well out of the way of passing foot traffic. Donated a good handful of dollars and did actually get some reciprocation, which the cheapskate sat next to me also benefited from despite not throwing any money down at all. Then a female audience member got up onto the stage and started playing with the girls which was fun. She only stripped to a catsuit (? Onesy? Leotard?) and got back down to her seat. But a few minutes later got fully naked and got eaten out by the girls! Always fun with female audience participation.

A bit later security came past and told me (and others) to move on. Yet cheapskate got to stay! I complied without comment and did another couple of circuits. Still very little interaction or money exchange except at the shaving foam show.

This time around I did manage to sit down and enjoyed some time there until I ran out of singles. Despite keeping an eye out, not a single server came anywhere near for me to get more beer and more change, so I reluctantly forfeited my seat to get some myself. Though I went back to Chicago to see how that was going instead.

And it was going well! Two girls had just got on a stage with bottles of chocolate syrup standing ready. Strangely not many people seemed interested in this so it was mostly just me having fun there. I was sucking on nipples, playing with dildos on them, stroking their supple bodies. That was fun! Goodness knows why I hadn't been here before. I shall be back!

Only good thing about the Marriott really was the Sunday brunch (I think 8 am until 12 noon). Quite hefty at US $23 but there were multiple chef stations including a huge seafood paella station, as well as the typical breakfast buffet stuff. I think the server took pity on me though as I didn't partake in any of those stations and he gave me a 30% discount. Very little in the way of restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel hence the ahfuckitt expensive breakfast. Checkout was 1 pm which was convenient.

I Uber-ed to the border and walked without stopping straight through the first gate to the US side. Inside the US was only 15 minutes to get my passport checked, and another 5 minutes for customs. Happy with that.

I asked some advice last week and am thankful for the advice given. It seems masks are still a thing, but only upon entry to the clubs. For show, I guess. Once inside 99% of customers and staff were unmasked. (The Marriott did ask for masks to be worn indoors, which was fine).

And yes, that was the short version! Seemed a lot more restrained / subdued / less-interactive than a couple of years ago. Anybody else get that feeling? Still fun nonetheless, and it won't put me off coming back.