I just posted this in a thread but thought It deserved its own thread.
It has served me well on my recent trips in one way or another and my first couple of trips that I didnt do this were not as fulfilling as they could have been.
This takes some work and time, but I think it is worth it.
The first thing you want to do is start pipe-lining ASAP once you pick a location. You need to hit ALL diff kinds of online social media.
Dating websites like LatinAmericaCupid
Couch Surfing
LiveMoca
Facebook
Badoo
Okurt
Send out ton of messages. Play the numbers game. I usually send out the same message something like this "Hey, im going to be in X city in a month and was wondering where are the best places to go dance and have drinks?" Once they respond I recommend bouncing them to facebook as the primary means of communication. You can see more pics, they are on that the most, if they add you on facebook they are obviously interested in you in some capacity. Work on them leading up to the trip as they can come in handy. For example a girl I meet on couch surfing from Santa Marta Colombia that let me stay in her friends house for 5 days during Semanta Santa for free! Had this house 2 blocks from the main square all to myself! You also can get instant social proof going to a club with a girl and all her friends! Even if you dont plan on hanging out with these girls / guys you can get valuable intel on the city! Stuff you cant find by doing searches on google.
Next you need to start making a list of your lodging options. Write down all the best hotels, apartment contacts, hostels within your expected budget. I recommend staying close to the nightlife. Better for logistics at night, cheaper taxi rides, and during the day you can take cheap buses.
When your traveling you want to see and experience cool shit. Find out all the best local tourist attractions and sights. For instance im going to San Salvador soon and there is a cool place called "The devils door". Would not have found out about it without doing some leg work online. Jot down all the places you would be interested in checking out during the day.
After that start finding out the best day game spots. Malls, main squares & plazas, local markets, parks ect.
Then try to start getting an idea of the nightlife. Find out the best clubs to go to. And on what nite each places are the best. Find out about ladies night, or drink special nights!
Next switch your attention to the p4p spots. Find out where the best strip clubs are at. Also find out if there is any freelance bars or clubs. For example Elektra in Cartagena was one of the funnest clubs i went to! After hours club with tons of girls for the taking! Just because its p4p doesnt mean you actually have to pay! Talk to these chicks like you would any other girl. Get there number and set something up for later that day or tomm. Also for alot of places the nightlife will be dead sun - thur night so these make great places to hit up when your options are limited.
Here is an outline I use..
Lodging
Things to See & Do
Day Game Spots
Nightlife
P4P Spots
Well I hope this can help some cats out! It takes some work for sure, but you will be well prepared to have a great time imo.
It has served me well on my recent trips in one way or another and my first couple of trips that I didnt do this were not as fulfilling as they could have been.
This takes some work and time, but I think it is worth it.
The first thing you want to do is start pipe-lining ASAP once you pick a location. You need to hit ALL diff kinds of online social media.
Dating websites like LatinAmericaCupid
Couch Surfing
LiveMoca
Badoo
Okurt
Send out ton of messages. Play the numbers game. I usually send out the same message something like this "Hey, im going to be in X city in a month and was wondering where are the best places to go dance and have drinks?" Once they respond I recommend bouncing them to facebook as the primary means of communication. You can see more pics, they are on that the most, if they add you on facebook they are obviously interested in you in some capacity. Work on them leading up to the trip as they can come in handy. For example a girl I meet on couch surfing from Santa Marta Colombia that let me stay in her friends house for 5 days during Semanta Santa for free! Had this house 2 blocks from the main square all to myself! You also can get instant social proof going to a club with a girl and all her friends! Even if you dont plan on hanging out with these girls / guys you can get valuable intel on the city! Stuff you cant find by doing searches on google.
Next you need to start making a list of your lodging options. Write down all the best hotels, apartment contacts, hostels within your expected budget. I recommend staying close to the nightlife. Better for logistics at night, cheaper taxi rides, and during the day you can take cheap buses.
When your traveling you want to see and experience cool shit. Find out all the best local tourist attractions and sights. For instance im going to San Salvador soon and there is a cool place called "The devils door". Would not have found out about it without doing some leg work online. Jot down all the places you would be interested in checking out during the day.
After that start finding out the best day game spots. Malls, main squares & plazas, local markets, parks ect.
Then try to start getting an idea of the nightlife. Find out the best clubs to go to. And on what nite each places are the best. Find out about ladies night, or drink special nights!
Next switch your attention to the p4p spots. Find out where the best strip clubs are at. Also find out if there is any freelance bars or clubs. For example Elektra in Cartagena was one of the funnest clubs i went to! After hours club with tons of girls for the taking! Just because its p4p doesnt mean you actually have to pay! Talk to these chicks like you would any other girl. Get there number and set something up for later that day or tomm. Also for alot of places the nightlife will be dead sun - thur night so these make great places to hit up when your options are limited.
Here is an outline I use..
"X" Country
Intinerary / DatesLodging
Things to See & Do
Day Game Spots
Nightlife
P4P Spots
Well I hope this can help some cats out! It takes some work for sure, but you will be well prepared to have a great time imo.