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Discussion: How Many “Sin Cities” Around the Globe Have You Visited?

May 22, 2013 by Angelina Aucello 19 Comments

Speaking of sins, forgive me for not posting for some time. Over the past 2 weeks, ironically, I spent a few days at an airport… but this time I wasn’t flying; instead, I was having fun throwing iron around and getting my adrenaline pumped by doing things like this during my stunt driving training. It definitely has been a fun couple of days to say the least.

Now back getting back in the swing of things, I came across an interesting AskMen article about the top 10 “sin cities” around the globe. When I hear the words “sin city”, I immediately think of Las Vegas (which took the #4 spot), so it was interesting to see where the other wild parts of the globe were. The criteria is based on a strong presence of gambling, sex, drinking, drugs and/or partying.

Here’s the top 10 according to the original article posted on news.com.au.

  1. Pattaya, Thailand
  2. Tijuana, Mexico
  3. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  4. Las Vegas, Nevada
  5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  6. Moscow, Russia
  7. New Orleans, Louisiana
  8. Manama, Bahrain
  9. Macau, China
  10. Berlin, Germany
While I believe the list seems to be fairly accurate, some of the cities listed above were a surprise to me. First off, I’m surprised to see Bahrain, period. I’m also surprised that Burgos Street in Makati City (Manila), in The Philippines didn’t even make the list at all; although there isn’t any gambling, that place screams sex, prostitution and street drugs. It’s also shocking to see that there’s only one South American country since prostitution is widely legal and sometimes even regulated in many South American countries.

Out of the above cities, I’ve been to 5/10. How about you? Do you think this list is fairly accurate? Any other place you’d place on the list? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Comments

  1. New Girl in the Air says

    May 22, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    I guess I’m more of a good girl than I thought…I’ve only been to 2/10, though I’d love to hit 5 others.

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  2. GENE N says

    May 22, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    camden, new jersey

    Reply
  3. BBD says

    May 22, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Washington, D.C.

    Reply
  4. The Miles Professor says

    May 22, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    I actually came over to say I like the new signature and I know we’re both big Gossip Girl fans too ;)

    But while I’m here, I’ve been to 4 cities on the list.

    Reply
  5. Miles says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    Do cities visited as a child count? If so, 4.

    Reply
  6. Leslie H (tripswithtykes) says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I’ve been to 4 of 10 (Amsterdam, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Berlin). Surprised that Bangkok isn’t on the list. And I think a place like Ibiza, Spain might warrant an honorable mention.

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  7. Vivek D says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Only 2 :(

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  8. Santastico says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I’ve been to 5 out of 10!!! However, based on the definition above I feel there are many more cities that could easily make to top 10. Where is Bangkok in this ranking? Manila? Miami?

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  9. M. Paci says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    I’m at 4. Though I wonder why Roppongi isn’t on the list… ;)

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  10. smitty06 says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    I’m in for 4 (vegas, rio, macau and new orleans)

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  11. Earle keizer says

    May 22, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    I am from Amsterdam and now live in Vegas. I tell my lawyer that I go to Bangkok an pataya to get suits made and the food. I am sticking to that story

    Reply
  12. J says

    May 22, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    Challenge Accepted. ?_??

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  13. Winston says

    May 22, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    6/10. I’m Filipino Angelina but had to google P.Burgos street. Lol.

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  14. Jim says

    May 22, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Only 4 for me:
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Macau, China

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  15. MSJ says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    7/10 for me. What happens in Pattaya, Tijuana, Amsterdam, Vegas, Rio, New Orleans, and Macau stays there :)

    Reply
  16. Paul says

    May 22, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    I live in Vegas does that count?

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  17. Jeanne M says

    May 23, 2013 at 2:38 am

    7 out of 10 and I live in Vegas.

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  18. Kevin says

    May 23, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Sweet – 9 of 10… Still missing Bahrain (Who would have guessed?).

    Favorite? That would be a toss-up between Moscow and Bangkok. :-)

    Reply
  19. Neal Z. says

    July 12, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    I’m at 50%: Tijuana, Mexico; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Las Vegas, Nevada; New Orleans, Louisiana; Macau, China. Bangkok and Prague should definitely be on the list.

    Reply

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