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[Sound7]

One way to donate money to the Mexican Tijuana border crossing improvement is paying for 180 day FMM.

They do run pilot program to verify visa at the Tijuana airport, $30 donation.

[Dogers69]

So the confusion here is when people say "lap dance". If you buy a girl a drink (they call it a "ficha" because the girl gets a little ticket that she redeems for money), she will sit with you for as long as it takes her to drink the drink, which varies by girl. Lary is very good about it. She takes about 15-20 minutes to drink it. Some girls down it in 5 minutes and ask for another. Often, guys refer to this as the "interview", because you are trying to see if you want to take her upstairs. Some girls will just sit and talk with you. Some will rub you, and let you rub all over them. And some will dance for you at the table, trying to entice you. It really depends on the girl. Lary is a wonderful time in the booth. For a $10 ficha, you have her full attention and she tries hard to engage you and persuade you to take her upstairs.

Hong Kong also sells actual "lap dances"..

Hong Kong lap dance booths are big, but no air flow so gets hot. I've done it with ten girls and basically learned, if it's not her idea, then it will be terrible. So most were terrible. I got way more out of USA lap dances. Every place I go on the states allows touching of some sort. And many allow tit sucking. In Hong Kong the girls don't even sit on the lap thy are usually angry you didn't take them upstairs yet. They constantly ask are you ready for sex upstairs. They don't care that you just wasted 24 dollars between the price, the mesero tip, and she will ask for a tip without even touching you. So it's a waste, unless you get a girl, who's not having sex that night for whatever reason. She may put in better effort.

[LovesToSploog]

This is not true, the visa is required for land, air and sea. I always get stopped to fill out the visa and explicitly tell them I am flying to Mexico City from Tijuana and traveling to the state of Guerrero. The only thing they want to see is my actual flight receipt to and from to make sure I am not staying longer than 7 days and my passport, which I use my card passport. The form even ask for the flight number and hotel I will be staying, nonetheless, for this situation, I am flying domestic. For international, you will need it to give or else they will not let you board, plus you will also need a book passport.

The free 7 day FMM is only good for land travel. You cannot fly on a 7 day FMM. If you fly you are required to purchase a 180 day FMM.

[Artisttyp]

Your passport number is not tied to your FMM.

My FMM is tied to my PP Card number + Name. How else would they be able to verify it was me or give me permission to get one in the first place? They would have to validate who I am and where I reside. Being that it takes a PP to enter Mexico it would make sense that my profile is tied into my PP information and in my case a PP Card since that is what I use at land crossings. Air is different I use my book.

[ClamSlammer]

Not sure if this is right forum but I'm taking my chances.......

Has anyone flown VivaAerobus/other airline between MTY and TIJ? Do you know if since it's Mex interior and Mex border turf if they require US citizens to purchase the 550p tourist permit in either direction?

My only VivaAerobus flight was Toluca-Monterrey both interior and nobody asked me for the permit.

Here is:

If you are traveling by air exclusively within Mexico, you are required by law to purchase a 180 day FMM visa. Doesn't matter which airline you are flying. Airline ticket agents do NOT ask to see your FMM. Whether you will be asked to show your FMM by Customs agents at the airports you travel through solely depends on whether you appear Mexican or not. If you are an obvious non-Mexican, the chances you will be asked to show your FMM are extremely high. I've departed and landed maybe 15 times in Mexican airports and I've been asked by Mexican Customs agents to show my FMM every single time. They don't appear to stop Mexican-looking travelers asking to see their FMM. If you look Mexican, I suppose you can take your chances and not buy the 180 day FMM. But if you're asked to show yours, it will be a problem. Under extreme circumstances you could be deported. Or at the very least delayed to the point you could miss your connecting flight. All because you wanted to save $28 usd. Not worth it if you ask me. Just pay the fee and travel worry-free.

If you are traveling outside of Mexico on a foreign passport, you ABSOLUTELY must have a 180 day FMM on you. On international flights, at the gate a Customs agent checks all passports and foreign travelers are required to surrender their 180 day FMM upon boarding. If you do not have it, you will be in some trouble. If you fly from a foreign country to Mexico, the cost of the 180 day FMM is built into the cost of the ticket and you will be issued one upon landing in Mexico.

They do check your passport at the counter so either your PP# is tied to a permiso or you pay for it in the price of the ticket. I even offered to show it to one of the Volaris agents but they didn't need to see it. Must be done automatically some how.

It's because airline ticketing agents have nothing to with customs and immigration. They check your passport for ID purposes and to make sure foreigners are carrying their passports as required by law. Your passport number is not tied to your FMM. Ticket agents aren't concerned and don't know whether you have an FMM or not.

I fly to Mexico city almost every month, I've flown to other states as well. You can get the visa when you cross with no charge as long as it is less than 7 days. After that you can roam freely. The only time you will need that Visa is when you fly into the states. Happen to me once when flying with volaris, had about 30 minutes before boarding, ran out the airport, had to pay a 550 mxn fee, barely made it on time. Nonetheless, I have never been asked for the Visa beside that one time inside of Mexico.

The free 7 day FMM is only good for land travel. You cannot fly on a 7 day FMM. If you fly you are required to purchase a 180 day FMM.

[ChinaMan360]

Was checking out some of the articles on the web written about the top red light districts around the world.

I have only been to a couple of them and over Christmas will be in Asia again so will check out the one in Patong / Thailand. What was funny when I was planning a trip with a lady travel buddy who wanted to go to Thailand and I was trying to get her to go to Phi Phi islands. She wanted to go to Patong beach area instead which wasn't high on my list compared to the Phi Phi islands but since the famous red light district was there she didn't have to push the idea very hard before I thought. YEA. We can stay in Patong.

Good to see Zone Norte listed in the top as it's earned it!

I've been to.

1. Amsterdam.

2. Las Vegas.

3. Barcelona.

4. Zona norte.

Thailand is top on my list to review next. Right now zona norte is the top for me, but it does have a few downsides.

Amsterdam was fine but the service can be highly variable, but 50 euros is not a bad price. I never liked window shopping vs club action like in the zona. But the city itself is much more fun.

Las Vegas the rectory agencies are fun and high quality but expensive. I heard the Latin houses in Vegas are great but they are a little hard to find. Have not tried the AMPS believe it or not.

Barcelona sucks for red light action. Las Ramblas had few SW vs zona and very low quality. There are sex clubs too but the girls are low quality and the price is like 200 euros.

[LovesToSploog]

I fly to Mexico city almost every month, I've flown to other states as well. You can get the visa when you cross with no charge as long as it is less than 7 days. After that you can roam freely. The only time you will need that Visa is when you fly into the states. Happen to me once when flying with volaris, had about 30 minutes before boarding, ran out the airport, had to pay a 550 mxn fee, barely made it on time. Nonetheless, I have never been asked for the Visa beside that one time inside of Mexico.

Not sure if this is right forum but I'm taking my chances.......

Has anyone flown VivaAerobus/other airline between MTY and TIJ? Do you know if since it's Mex interior and Mex border turf if they require US citizens to purchase the 550p tourist permit in either direction?

My only VivaAerobus flight was Toluca-Monterrey both interior and nobody asked me for the permit.

[Socker]

Was checking out some of the articles on the web written about the top red light districts around the world.

I have only been to a couple of them and over Christmas will be in Asia again so will check out the one in Patong / Thailand. What was funny when I was planning a trip with a lady travel buddy who wanted to go to Thailand and I was trying to get her to go to Phi Phi islands. She wanted to go to Patong beach area instead which wasn't high on my list compared to the Phi Phi islands but since the famous red light district was there she didn't have to push the idea very hard before I thought. YEA. We can stay in Patong.

Good to see Zone Norte listed in the top as it's earned it!

https://www.oyster.com/articles/the-...ght-districts/

Anyone else been to any of these?

Goyo.

Yeah, that list is super weak. No mention of Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy, or even Pattaya which is the biggest P4P scene I know of w several hundred girlie bars. Patpong in BKK is fun but very small compared to the previously mentioned BKK P4P scenes. If you're going to Phuket's Patong tourist area there is Bangla Road which has a vibrant P4P scene albeit a snake's den of hustling BGs. Still you will get the full Thai bar scene experience. Pattaya and BKK P4P scenes are more user friendly though. In Patong they have daily snorkeling tours of all the islands like Phi Phi etc. If you like beaches Karon Beach is awesome and only a few miles from Patong. Have fun.

[Mr Enternational]

Was checking out some of the articles on the web written about the top red light districts around the world.

I have only been to a couple of them and over Christmas will be in Asia again so will check out the one in Patong / Thailand.
Anyone else been to any of these?

I live in Pattaya, Thailand. I can tell you that Phuket sux for mongering. Bangla Road is overrun with ladyboys and the discos that you used to get freelancers in are overrun with normal tourists. It is also expensive as everything else is there in order to gouge tourists. See Phuket thread in the Thailand section.

[Artisttyp]

Not sure if this is right forum but I'm taking my chances.......

Has anyone flown VivaAerobus/other airline between MTY and TIJ? Do you know if since it's Mex interior and Mex border turf if they require US citizens to purchase the 550p tourist permit in either direction?

My only VivaAerobus flight was Toluca-Monterrey both interior and nobody asked me for the permit.

I fly out of Tijuana often but always have my permiso when I cross. They do check your passport at the counter so either your PP# is tied to a permiso or you pay for it in the price of the ticket. I even offered to show it to one of the Volaris agents but they didn't need to see it. Must be done automatically some how.

[Phordphan]

Not sure if this is right forum but I'm taking my chances.......

Has anyone flown VivaAerobus/other airline between MTY and TIJ? Do you know if since it's Mex interior and Mex border turf if they require US citizens to purchase the 550p tourist permit in either direction?

My only VivaAerobus flight was Toluca-Monterrey both interior and nobody asked me for the permit.

Being an interior flight, it's not likely that you'll be asked. However, the possibility exists as you're using a foreign passport for ID. The question is why does everybody want to flout a simple requirement? Technically, all foreigners are required to have a FMM in their possession. If you're only going to be in country 7 days or less it's free. Otherwise it's 550 MXN for 180 days. Why invite a potential problem by cheapskating on $30?

[Goyo61]

Was checking out some of the articles on the web written about the top red light districts around the world.

I have only been to a couple of them and over Christmas will be in Asia again so will check out the one in Patong / Thailand. What was funny when I was planning a trip with a lady travel buddy who wanted to go to Thailand and I was trying to get her to go to Phi Phi islands. She wanted to go to Patong beach area instead which wasn't high on my list compared to the Phi Phi islands but since the famous red light district was there she didn't have to push the idea very hard before I thought. YEA. We can stay in Patong.

Good to see Zone Norte listed in the top as it's earned it!

https://www.oyster.com/articles/the-...ght-districts/

Anyone else been to any of these?

Goyo.

[Goyo61]

Thanks KC, that helps with a lot of the terminology I wasn't getting being new to the forum. Just to note as well, there are different size booths for the lap dances. One room is big enough for 4 really. Give the "mesero" (guy who lets you in) a few extra bucks for a few extra minutes. Of course tip your regular waiters but I just wanted to differentiate the waiter from the guy who manages the time at the lap dance door as they are two different people. No chairs in there that I have seen, just booths which are soft so it's a pleasure for a unique experience. Think your right though that you can do the "interview" with a drink and learn a lot about what your experience maybe like if you take her upstairs.

The whole dynamics of Zona Norte is just plain amazing. I was riding in the HK VIP car with a couple other guys I didn't know who were sharing some tips during the ride. When we got out at HK instead of going into the main door, they walked into a side door just to the right (west) of the main HK door. Didn't know where that went if it was some VIP entrance or what? Just curious.

Greg.

So the confusion here is when people say "lap dance". If you buy a girl a drink (they call it a "ficha" because the girl gets a little ticket that she redeems for money), she will sit with you for as long as it takes her to drink the drink, which varies by girl. Lary is very good about it. She takes about 15-20 minutes to drink it. Some girls down it in 5 minutes and ask for another. Often, guys refer to this as the "interview", because you are trying to see if you want to take her upstairs. Some girls will just sit and talk with you. Some will rub you, and let you rub all over them. And some will dance for you at the table, trying to entice you. It really depends on the girl. Lary is a wonderful time in the booth. For a $10 ficha, you have her full attention and she tries hard to engage you and persuade you to take her upstairs.

Hong Kong also sells actual "lap dances". I haven't paid for a lap dance in a long time, but I think they are $22 for one song in small private booth (not at the table)..

[Goyo61]

She isn't paying me. I was offering to pay her. She said $30/ HR which is a little high from the norm plus I am helping her with her English. Here is a web site where you can hire someone to help you online. On a off night maybe she would take $20. Which considering her wonderful personality and beauty is not a bad deal. Just meet up at Azul's and practice away if she is up for it!

https://www.italki.com/teachers/spanish

How much is she paying you?

[Mr Enternational]

I asked Lary if she would help me with Spanish and I would help her with English. And she was up for it. Of course for a price.

How much is she paying you?