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I've posted short report about my 2 nights stay/stopover in Kuala Lumpur during my Asia holiday. Read it here:

Since it had been years since I last visited Kuala Lumpur, I decided to stop over there for two nights. I stayed at the Ibis Styles Bukit Bintang. The location is great, right on the food street, which gets very lively in the evenings. The hotel has the advantage that you don't need a key card in the elevator (there is a card reader, but it doesn't work). So you can let young people up to your room without having to pick them up downstairs. Otherwise, I was a bit disappointed with the hotel. I've stayed at Ibis Styles hotels in several cities, including Bangkok's Silom, but this one in Kuala Lumpur really doesn't meet the standards you expect from this brand. Not that there was anything particularly wrong, but with an Ibis Styles, expectations are somewhat higher than what this hotel delivers. Not only about how the hotel and rooms look, but also with regards to choices.at breakfast buffet that were limited in my opinion. As soon as you turn on Grindr in Kuala Lumpur, the messages start pouring in. Plenty of choice. Both free offers and moneyboys. And both from good-looking guys. In my case, bottoms eagerly looking for tops. According to one of the guys, Kuala Lumpur has a surplus of bottoms and not enough tops. Maybe that's why I was so popular. The moneyboys' asking prices varied enormously. I had two asking 500 Malaysian Ringgit, but also offers of 180 MR for massage and sex and 200 RM for sex from two also very good-looking moneyboys. I didn't figure out what the big difference was. Because again, both the expensive and the cheaper moneyboys all looked good. I met a guy on Grindr and met him about a year and a half ago in Bangkok. We'd had a great time that time, so I invited him back to my hotel room. He was the money guy who charged 200MR for his services. A very good offer. And the service he provided was indeed as good as I could remember from our meeting in Bangkok. As you've come to expect from me, here's a picture of him:

You're diverting again (instead of apologizing, as usual) for being FACTUALLY wrong about Zoroastrianism being an official religion in Iran. And the overwhelming majority of nations in the UN General Assembly is hardly the "American view," quite obviously. Without even delving into the facts, if you had known the official name of the country, you'd have known what the only official religion of the country is.

Thanks, you gave me some courage to book, so I booked ssense 2 days before. When I asked for booking on line, they sent a ranking of their masseurs. The ranking is basically how many bookings they had in feb,...wow they are just promoting who is already more famous and ditching the one not famous. I kind of didn't understand why they are doing that in the starting and just chose one masseur C from the list who is kind of in the middle of the ranking. I booked a 2 hour Aromatheraphy Perfume Lotion + Signature sport Massage 120 min for 1690฿ My day started with sleep depravation. Was awake till 2 in the night, slept for one hour and woke up to catch my flight at 6:30 in the morning from Phuket to Bangkok. Reached my hotel at around 8:40 while my booking is at 12:30, so slept for another 1 hour in between. When I was first booking the cab, it showed that that I will reach there by 12:20, but Bangkok's traffic made me reach there by 12:50. The starting was good, they reception was very cordial, they called the masseur and he took me to a different building in another alley where the massages happen. He asked me to shower and after 15 minutes of my shower I asked him to come inside. Everything was going good until here, but then he started massaging. His massaging skills were a complete dud...and all through the dreading massage the only thing I could think was, Is this the reason why they promote the ones who are already famous more? Is this the reason C who is very good looking even in person is ranking in the middle,/lower middle? I was already very sleepy, I wasn't feeling any pressure from the massage he is doing and he was doing that back massage for eternity. After I don't know how much time, he asked me to turn to front side and directly asked if I want body to body massage ( he didn't give any sort of signal till now). I said ok and he went to washroom for 5 minutes. I thought body to body massage means everything minus anal. But no, I can't kiss on his body anywhere, I can't touch his nipples because they are too sensitive(WTH). He basically started to grind for like 2-3 minutes and after that it basically went on to me giving him hand job and him giving me hand job. The experience till now has completely put me off mood, so I asked him to stop and asked him to just cuddle for 5 minutes. After 40 seconds of this cuddling, he says he will get up and bath first which he did and after that asked me to take a bath. Remember in between all this he never massaged my front side at all. I just gave him 1000 and wanted to end this disappointment. Came back to the hotel right away and started checking H type spa's to remove that afternoon disappointment. After searching, finally chose Ganymede Spa because it has body to body massage with scrub in it's menu (may be I was trying to overcome that morning body to body massage disappointment with this name). First I asked for a person whose photo I saw in a twitter review. But I was told he was not there. Then I chose from the photos provided, but even that was not confirmed. All I was told to was come and see here. I became skeptical but I took my 5th shower of the day and went to the place by 7. When I went there, the owner who talked with me was not present at that point of time and only 2 masseurs were present at that point of time(The one I chose on Line is not there). Among the two I was neutral for both and just went with the one who showed me the menu card and showed more enthusiasm. He took me to a room in first floor, and took me to showers afterwards. He also showered in the cubicle next to me and went back to the room together. After asking me to lay down he started the massage and I was jolted awake, like man that was so so much better than the afternoon one. And this was supposed to be a H Place and that afternoon one more Massage centric. He was hitting all the correct points and I was so immersed in the massage that he had to forcibly give me signals reminding that this is an H place. His massage was very good, Body to body massage was amazing and over all a great happy ending. After that I had taken my 7th shower of the day and best one of the day as he joined in with me. Overall an amazing experience. After coming back to the hotel messaged the owner back if the one who I saw in the twitter review will ever comeback. But he said he has permanently moved away. But the owner right away replied that the one I chose afterwards would be there tomorrow and would I like to book him for tomorrow. My hands which did not even give my mind to process the information typed yes. so looks like I will be going there again today.

The pictures I post falls into 3 cases : 01. Faceless bodies as fiscal person can't be identified 02. Pictures that u can easily find in Facebook via search and related to guys that aren't involved inti sex activities 03. Private permission from the guy as he encourages new offers

Do you approve or disapprove of the U.S. attacks on Iran on Saturday? Something funny happened on the way to the 2024 election. It was broadly assumed that young voters would put the final nail in Trump's coffin, and lift up Democrats. Just like they had in 2020 and 2022. If Democrat David Shor's polling is right, Trump for sure won 18 year old White men and women in 2024. And he may have barely won 18 year old non-White men as well. The only group of 18 year olds Harris won were women of color, if Shor is right. This is of course horror to Democrats like Shor and me. And an existential threat to The Emerging Democratic Majority. Shor has a pretty KISS explanation for what went wrong. Inflation. High rent and mortgage rates. Gas prices. Food prices. Excessive lockdowns. It's not exactly a fact. But we know most incumbent parties across the globe that presided over COVID + inflation got their asses kicked. To me the telling exception was Mexico, where AMLO waged a war FOR the working class during COVID. And his successor, a Jewish woman in a supposedly macho Catholic culture, won in a landslide. She is still wildly popular today. And Mexicans disapprove of Trump more than any other nation in the world. So the verdict is out. But I think Trump is fucking his party over big time with young men. They wanted lower rent, affordable homes, and the ability to buy a big ass truck. They got war instead. That poll was taken just as the war started. But I think there is value in knowing what people's first gut reaction was. It does not surprise me that the younger the voter, the less likely they were to express support for starting a war of choice. The interesting question now is, what would turn this around and make young men support Trump or Vance more? Higher gas prices? A big stock market correction, so the one way they can increase their net worth suffers? A war-driven recession that, along with AI, will make finding a good paying job even harder? Boots on the ground? Maybe young men just want a war to go fight and die in. Or not. Everything Trump touches dies. Including his shot at a Republican majority he has never once won. In election after election young men are now turning strongly against him.

I seem to rememebr it being about 220 - 250 on the Friday and the Saturday evenings, but cheaper on the Sunday (maybe 130). I can't be sure about these numbers though. Location wise, it's correct on google maps, so just over a km south of the Lee Garden's area. Very walkable.

The stupid yapping dog gets excited by war and blood. I think @Barknaway gets excited because he smells blood and the chance to rip someone's throat open. He's a dog. Just stupid. Bill Maher is not a dog. And he is not stupid. But he is apparently unaware, or unconcerned, about what most Americans think. 20 years on, most Americans say Iraq invasion was the wrong decision 61 %, Bill. Do you not understand math? Dogs can't do math. But I thought blowhards could do math. Meanwhile, even more Americans oppose what the military is doing in Iran, at least according to some polls. If you simply ask Americans whether they support what our military is doing in Iran, about 55 to 60 % say no, according to a bunch of polls. A few right wing pollsters like Trafalgar torture the question by making the question about whether we want Iran to have nukes. What that tells me is that Trump can't win an honest debate. The debate will be about whether we needed to start a war with Iran. Most Americans simply don't believe we needed to. This is why Trumo keeps lying and saying we did not kill Iranian school girls, and we just had to re-obliterate the nukes we already obliterated. At least Maher is not a stupid bloodthirsty dog. He can make rational arguments. So in that sense Maher is doing some good. We for sure need a debate right now. What's also sad about this moment is that this is as good as it gets,. This is America's "Mission Accomplished" moment. Khamenei is dead. Just like when Saddam Hussein was killed. There is no reason to think it somehow gets better from here. Or that the majority of Americans who think this was the wrong decision will change their minds. I think those polls tell us everything we need to know. Unless you are a stupid dog. Thank God America is still a democracy, at least. If we were Iran and dissent could simply be silenced or slaughtered, this war could go on for years. I'm guessing both Trump and the Iranian regime that will now try very hard to assassinate Trump, perhaps successfully, know how this works. I hope they leave Melania and Trump's kids alone. I'd bet money the plans to kill Trump, and perhaps innocent Americans, after the bombs stop dropping are already being made. About half of Americans in that poll think this war will last months or years. The longer it goes on, the higher gas prices and inflation will get, and the less popular Trump's War of The Week will be. I am hoping Trump is at least smart enough to have that figured out.

Phayathai BTS station, use exit 2 at its southeast corner. Walk down to pavement and continue walking south for about 100 metres. Look out for Pathumwan Resort, walk into its private driveway and follow the row of shops/cafes on the driveway's north side. Some distance in, the door to Ganymede's stairs should be on your left. I don't think the sentry box is ever manned. Even if it is, the guard won't bother with pedestrians.

It's way too early to tell. But there is a good chance Putin is sticking with the winners: the Iranians. Maybe Trump felt he couldn't define the goal as obliterating Iran's nukes, since he supposedly already obliterated them months ago. Do we have to re-obliterate them twice a year? Or only every five years? So, for whatever reason, President "No Forever Wars" defined the goal as regime change. Repeatedly. Even though his own staff doesn't seem to be clear on that. As of now, the President of Iran is publicly telling Trump to go get fucked. And that Trump can take his regime change wish "to your grave". Verbatim. Trump's reaction strongly suggests this was not his plan. And that he has no plan. It's hard to argue Iran is winning. But it will win, in a way, as long as it survives. Nothing suggests Iran will collapse. Or that you can win a war with air power. And that's the good news. The bad news is this maybe opens a bloodbath civil war and/or regional war or insurgency. Oil prices stay high for months or years. Economies sink into recession. All thanks to the United States of America. Land of liberty. So I'd argue Putin is the winner, for sure. 1. Oil prices soar. His war economy just got a massive infusion. 2. We just established that international law is a joke. And you can invade any country you want. As long as you have the will and the weapons to do it. Putin has both. 3. You can kill any leader you want. Putin should love that. He looks restrained compared to what we just did. As many Ukrainian kids as he has killed, did he manage to take out over 100 children with one bombing? I don't think so. I think it's almost a fact that in our lifetimes, the lesson of war is that he who overreaches loses. The Soviet Union overreached in Afghanistan and crumbled. The US has Viet Nam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya - to only name the big ones. None of those wars made America stronger. I think Russia was losing in Ukraine. It was sucking Russia of life and money and turning their economy into a human meat grinder. All by Putin's choice. Trump managed to steal defeat from the jaws of victory. I think that will be the verdict by election day. Gulf War I was a victory, precisely because the Powell Doctrine stressed restraint. We came, we won, we left. As of today, Trump actually came close to that in Venezuela. He could have called it a win and focused on high prices. But no. That's so not the arrogant moron Trump is.

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Bit like shooting fish in a barrel!

I've always understood that foreigners cannot buy land in Bali on freehold. Only lease-hold allowed, 20 -30 years. Or perhaps the rules have changed?

Understandably very late in the day, Qatar announed it would today run a few flights from several cities including Bangkok. The catch is that it will only take passengers as far as Doha. No flights beyond will operate.

have fun wherever you go

Yet again you quote an American site and ramble on giving an American view. The FACT is that Christians, Jews and Zoroastrians are officially recognised under the 1979 Constitution as religious minorities. In Yazd I was privileged to attend a Zoroastrian service of worship. As you enter Yazd, you see the two Pillars of Silence where Zoroastrians used to leave their dead. Since the Islamic authorities banned cremation, this is one area where the Zoroastrian faith has suffered. Families wishing bodies buried in the traditional manner have to send them to Mumbai.

tell us something we don't know

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Just noticed @a-447's post. As I have written before, I visited Bali ten times in the first half of the 1980s. Always stayed at what was then the simple Tjampuhan Hotel just outside Ubud and loved every viisit. On about my fifth visit, one of the boys who worked in the hotel suggested I should consider buying some land and building a small Balinese house. He and his wife could then look after it when was away (which would be most of the year!). He then took me on his motorcycle to see a plot of land (I seem to remember it was called Sayan). He drove me a few miles west of Ubud and then south for another mile or so. When we walked through the trees, the view literally took my breath away. There was a longish plot of grass beyond which was a valley down to a stream with rice terraces on each side and beyond. Facing west, it caught the late afternoon sun and I just loved it. But reality hit. Although I was told that a plot of land and construction of a small Balinese-style house with a small pool in front would only be around £2,000, I knew that the chances of my being able to spend more than six weeks a year there were very slim. So, even with renting for part of the year and with that view at the front of my mind for weeks, I decided against it. Besides, I had loads of other parts of the world I wanted to experience. Some years later I learned that a Hong Kong solicitor had bought most of the land and erected six luxury villas. Each sold for about US$1.5 million and one had been purchased by Mick Jagger. Ah well! One of my many financial mistakes!!

and that's the moment I'm not sure I'd take an offence.

Rainbow Dragon is my favorite watering hole in the area, not because of the local talent, as usually connected, but as the only place that sells Fever Tree tonic to go with my Bombay gin. Not even the world renowned Seven-Star International food emporium sells it. Was in there recently and got talking to Shaun, the owner, who was surprised I was only ordering Tonic as a carry-out, explained was going to Midnight, "say high to Mark for me".

The fun has just begun! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15623983/Southwest-flight-diverted-Atlanta-security-threat-Iran.html

probably not , in my case it was bad timing as we hit the city in afternoon peak hour on Friday. As for Phuket , I suggest you consider replacing it with Krabi. I liked it there much better, Phuket seems overdeveloped for my taste

Last day D walked me to Foodland but he is not a breakfast guy we parted ways in front of it. Somehow, after month of travelling, today I don’t have an idea how to feel the time. Boat to Icon Siam but I don’t like crowds so returned back right away, Tried to visit Madrid but it was shut , looks that for good. So I landed in Sarica for their excellent chicken with cashews, very tasty but I think their servings are too big and I had trouble of finishing all – I’m not fan of leaving uneaten food on the plate. Afternoon I spent in the room , busy doing nothing and after dark I went to Foodland again for chat with reader, soon Kiwi306 joined us. Since I did not visit Fresh boys this trip so far , Kiwi and me agreed to meet there later on. I went to Midnight bar hoping Pey and new Lao boy will be there, Pey was , other guy had day off and I must had long , disappointed face because Pey laughed at me. That did not prevent me from offering him a drink. Then upstairs to Fresh Boys, even if toady was only Thursday bar was packed, they squeezed me in front row and I was worrying where Kiwi will be seating when he comes . Fortunately somebody left and created space that way. One of boys on the stage noticed kind of my interest and did not waste any time , as soon as his rotation finished he cam, all smiles to claim his double red tip. Kiwi suggested we check White Cat again so off we went. The same three boys in the bar but only Tae on the stage as there was another client who had both resident twinks with him , helping to finish bottle he opened. True to the form , he seemed more enamored with guy I considered much less attractive than another one . Tae come down to claim his drink and tip but neither Kiwi nor me were in offing mood so after hour there we left. In the morning I was splitting hair who will be my last companion D or L but that issue solved itself with pre-emptive message from D that he is not available tonight so L it was. Looked that he noticed I was bit disappointed yesterday afternoon and even if he did not, certainly he made for it tonight, he was so clingy and kissy that I started wondering where that will lead. We had great time , great finish to great trip and additional bonus was I did not get much sleep if any which is what I prefer before long trek home as it makes easier to catch some sleep aboard. It worked , I got about 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep at one point , enough to have very little of jet lag after arriving. Fact that arrived home at 10.45 helped. After 25 hrs and 15 minutes door to door I was finally where I started. It was great trip with Bangkok and Phnom Penh parts boy infested while Singapore , Da Nang and Phu Quoc were more or less ( 2 massages in Da Nang ) celibate and touristy. Siem Reap has always special place in my heart, boys or not, since I consider it my ultimate travel destination. You may be surprised, although likely you don’t care at all, but those 4 days there I consider my best during that eventful month. Experiment with duo diet, alternating between 2 guys was excellent idea and hope I repeat it in the future whenever it will be. It’s owing to both guys , D and L sensing well what my favorite stamps are and having excellent customer skills. They both knew what it takes to secure next appointment.

Thought I would expand on my comment in post above: 'Considered going to Saphan Kwai area, but very indecisive about which shop.' Been to Phoenix and would never return there. Did not care for that experience whatsoever. One and done. Been to Phetboys (now Love Boy) and would repeat, but do not like mats on the floor. No massage tables in any of their rooms. Communal shower, too, but that doesn't bother me at all. Communication wasn't a problem in scheduling appointments. BT massage has a very limited selection of therapists. I am assuming it must be a small shop with a handful of exclusive guys. They don't seem to share what I refer to as the stable of freelancers. 15M/27M does interest me, although 27M is a bit too far from BTS for my liking. For that reason I would opt for the 15M location. Share the same guys, plus they seem to be the freelancers shared amongst many shops. Kman seems like another good option, although some of the shared freelancers I am most interested in do not appear online for this shop, nor are they in their Line posts. One Spa seems like a good option, but as I recall from Google maps is also a bit far from the BTS station. Personal preference would be close proximity to the station...not that I am adverse to doing any walking. I do enjoy my exercise and a brisk walk is always beneficial. Would rather spend my energy in the massage room, though. lol. Home is another one in that general area, but difficult to find much information and they don't update on Line very often. Stars Man (previously G-beats) is very convenient to BTS and does seem to share the same group of freelancers. This shop interests me because they include the bath as part of their marketing. However, they are not good about daily Line updates...only occasionally do they seem to post. Very intrigued by Ganymede, and think I may actually give it a try this afternoon. Don't believe you need an appointment there. Different BTS station than Saphan Kwai, and location is a bit confusing from website vs. Google maps. I think it is quite possible the website is old and out of date and they may have moved to a new location within the last year. Need to check the most recent review on ShamelessMack2 for this place before heading out today to see if he has better info about how to get there. I am sure there are others I have failed to mention. Just sort of my informal list and reasons. Think it will be Ganymede today, then Stars Man up next, then definitely want to try Fafa near On Nut BTS.