I'm considering a Euro Jaunt in Eastern / Central Europe this summer...But haven't done cold approaching in years.
Has the meta changed? Is it still worth it now, in 2026?
Any tips appreciated!
London used to be the No 1 city in the world for Daygame (back when it was a huge craze).
I used to walk around Oxford Street, Regent street, Picadilly, Marble Arch and you'd see loads of hot Eastern Euro girls , and maybe 10-30 daygamers per session.
Now the Eastern Euros have been replaced by less interesting girls, shall we say, and the whole area (particularly Oxford Street) is more "vibrant", shall we say.
More hostile to a guy trying to get in the mood for approaching girls.
Are there any hotspots in London that haven't been ruined? What's been your experience?
Cheers.
Have any of you guys ever tried AI girlfriends? I keep seeing videos about them on Youtube.
At first I thought it was just for MGTOW type guys but now I am not so sure.
What's your take on the whole AI girlfriend thing?
I’m starting to see a pattern.
A lot of regular guys (myself included) are getting completely burned out on traditional dating and the big apps.
Constant ghosting, bots, OnlyFans spam, and feeling invisible unless you’re a top-tier Chad.
It’s exhausting. More and more of us are saying “fuck it” and exploring alternatives — whether that’s AI girlfriends that actually give you attention and conversation, or smaller/niche apps that aren’t completely overrun yet.
I’m not saying it’s the ideal solution, but it feels like a rational response when the normal route just isn’t working anymore.
Has anyone else gone down this road? Are AI companions actually filling the gap for some guys, or are they just a cope? What niche apps or platforms have you found that still deliver real results?
Some context for my bros:
I’m a 27-year-old Black guy, 6'3", 6/10 face-wise, but with an athletic build. I recently went to Japan and had the time of my life. What people on here said about Japan was 100% true. Scoring with the ladies was hard lol, but I still had way more success than I ever did back home in Toronto.
I’ve never really done a big trip like this before, so it definitely opened my eyes a bit. I knew about this forum before the trip, but now I’m already planning a second one.
So here I am trying to decide on another solo trip for February:
Thailand: The default SEA spot. Cheap, tons to do during the day, and super safe, kind of similar to Japan in that sense. Out of all the countries listed though, I find the women here the least attractive. Still seems like the best all-around option.
Philippines: Yeah, I know it’s more run-down compared to Thailand, but I find the women way more attractive. Outside of that though, I can’t really think of much else I specifically want to do there.
Brazil: Yeah lol, the Black in me is showing. I find the women here the most attractive by far, and the daytime activities also look amazing. Biggest concern is safety and petty theft. It would suck realizing some dick snatched my phone because I wasn’t paying attention.
Morocco: Also find the women very attractive, second behind Brazil. The daytime activities look great too. Seems like a solid spot overall, but I’ve found the least amount of information about it. Not sure if it’s the best choice for a first time solo traveler.
Would love to hear your opinions. Or if you got japan questions for me