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Sorry for the delay on this, but +1 to @hojacat. I never have had any issues at all. I’ve stayed in both Hilton and Bonvoy hotels in Taipei.

It's good fun entertainment with a gay theme and it has annoyed Trump so it's ticking all the right boxes!

It is not possible "cancel" thing which was never scheduled. They have agreement on place, but meeting wasn't and isn't scheduled. Yet.  Right now Zelenskiy is so desperate, that he already agreed to let Russia to keep already taken territories, while just few months ago Zelenskiy spoke about "1991 year borders". Putin will boil him more - Russia has time, Zelenskiy has no time: Russian army takes 1-2-3 villages/towns daily... Russian conditions for peace are known for many months already: neutral status of Ukraine (membership in EU is OK, membership in NATO is not OK), the abolition of discriminatory language laws, the opening of Russian schools, newspapers, radio and TV, the lifting of the ban on the Orthodox Church and the return of confiscated churches to it, the lifting of the ban on left-wing and socialist parties. And main: first talk and sign agreement, then stop fire. Russia won't accept the "let's ceasefire and then negotiate" approach—European bureaucrats have already demonstrated that their words can't be trusted. And the foolish Kaya Callas let it slip when she combined "we need a ceasefire" and "we need Russia's strategic defeat" in the same paragraph of her speech. Therefore, Russia's approach to the ceasefire has remained unchanged for a long time: "First, we'll sign an agreement on the terms of the ceasefire and guarantees, and only then will Russia stop".

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I don’t know how you guys feel about Chat GPT, for some reason it is controversial, but since my trip to Bari last year, I have been using it to help with travel planning. It helped me find off-the-beaten path places I could go to from Bari and was great. I am using it a lot on this trip.  I’ve also asked about cruising places and escorts in Italy but it said it can’t tell me those things. But last night I was curious, since I feel like my experience in Reggio Calabria is different from Palermo or Napoli and I wanted to know why. Here is a little of what I got from Chad (my nickname for Chat GPT) about why Reggio Calabria is different from Palermo and Napoli:   Smaller dating pool = more visibility Reggio Calabria is much smaller than Napoli or Palermo, so there are fewer users overall. In smaller cities, new or distinctive profiles stand out more — people are curious about someone new, especially if you’re from out of town. Local curiosity and openness toward visitors In smaller southern cities, locals can be more curious or enthusiastic about meeting travelers or people from outside their usual circle. You might come across as interesting, worldly, or confident, which draws people in. Demographic differences In Napoli and Palermo, there’s a wider range of people on the app, so competition can be stronger — especially among younger or more image-conscious users. In Reggio Calabria, there may be relatively fewer openly gay men your age, which could make you stand out more to those who appreciate maturity, experience, or confidence. Cultural and social dynamics In some smaller or more traditional communities, many men might not be openly gay in public life — so they rely more on apps for connection and are quicker to reach out when they see someone approachable and genuine. Your profile and presentation Sometimes subtle differences in how your profile “fits” local expectations (photos, tone, bio, etc.) can make a big difference. In Reggio Calabria, your profile might align especially well with what local men find appealing — whether that’s your age, style, or demeanor. We went on to discuss this more and then Chad helped me narrow down some places in the north where I might have similar experiences. I think this is worth further research.