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I am not in Brazil as I write this. This information is based on a phone call I had yesterday from a Brazilian friend I have known many years who lives in Sao Paulo. He goes to Lagoa often. First - number one - Rodolfo has been upset about the lease on Lagoa expiring and having to move the sauna to a different location (it costs money). As a result, Rodolfo has been eating a lot out of frustration and has gained almost fifteen kilos since the new facility negotiations began. My friend said Rodolfo now walks around the sauna with a big belly and had to buy new trousers that would fit him. When I last saw Rodolfo a little more than one month ago, he did not have a big belly. Second - number two - There is finally an agreement reached on a new facility for Lagoa - Therefore, for those who thought Lagoa would go out of business, stop thinking about it - it is not going to happen. Third - number three - There will an announcement made soon advising clients and garotos about the move and the location address which appears to be set for sometime in October. A confirmation (advertisement) will be sent to verify the actual move date and location. After the move takes place, those who know Rodolfo, please tell him to lay off the ice cream and cookies - the weight he gained is not becoming on him according to my friend who reported this information to me yesterday.

New, improved formula of the show is great, full audience for the show last night, models looking outstanding but only six out of seven were rewarded with those garlands of fake notes, one who did not get one was shockingly HM Babe, it looked strange.Uncrowned king in the middle of 7 and only one without crown. Great performance and great show, Babe did shower show , sexy like hell, few regular boys are very good dancers, towel number with 4 models very sexy , all in all well worth 450/ second drink 350 /. Three of us were grabbed from the street by no one less than former bandanna barker from Hot Male , no longer wearing bandanna but still looking somewhat attractive for me, it must be some spell he thrown at me or something.

From Khaosod English Terracotta Warriors To March into Bangkok This Sept. BANGKOK — Envoys of the first Emperor of China’s ghost army will march into Bangkok next month. The Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday that the Bangkok National Museum will hold an exhibition “Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor of China and the Terracotta Warriors” for three months beginning this Sept. 15. The exhibition will feature four life-sized warrior figures and a bronze chariot set, among other artifacts excavated from the tomb in Xi’an. Anan Chuchotti, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department, said the exhibition is the culmination of three years of negotiations with Chinese counterparts. The collection of 133 relics will span the period before the unification of China in 221 BC, the Qin dynasty, and the Han dynasty. Archeologists believe the terracotta army was part of a mausoleum for China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, to guide and protect him in the afterlife. Work on the mausoleum, which contained thousands of life-sized sculptures, is thought to have begun late into 300 BC. The sculptures were buried until they were accidentally discovered in 1974. However, it’s not the first time the famed terracotta warriors have stepped foot on Thai soil. Several warrior figures excavated in Xi’an are current housed in a Thai-Chinese temple in Chonburi province. The Chinese government donated the figures, on display at Viharnra Sien Temple, to promote bilateral relations. “Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor of China and the Terracotta Warriors” will be held at the Bangkok National Museum on Na Phra That Road. The exhibition is open from 9am to 4pm Wednesday-Friday (except public holidays) from Sept. 15 to Dec. 15. The venue is reachable by a 15-minute walk from either the Tha Chang or Phra Arthit stops along the Chao Phraya Express boat services. Tickets are available at the ticket office for 30 baht for Thai nationals and 200 baht for foreigners. Explanatory texts are in Thai and English. Continues with photos and map http://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2019/08/30/terracotta-warriors-to-march-into-bangkok-this-sept/

Bernie’s Daft Plan to Save Journalism By JACK SHAFER August 28, 2019 Jack Shafer is Politico’s senior media writer. https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/08/28/bernies-daft-plan-to-save-journalism-227916

The Rio Times Survey Shows Disapproval of Bolsonaro is Increasing and Affecting His Voter Base Those who said the president has been doing more than they expected have dropped from 14 percent to 12 percent compared to the previous poll. Those who say he has done less than expected have gone from 51 percent to 55 percent, the study reported. By Richard Mann - September 2, 2019 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Datafolha poll published on Monday, September 2nd, shows a decline in support for Bolsonaro in sectors of his constituency that supported him in his election campaign. The index of highly educated voters ranking the president's administration as poor or extremely poor has increased significantly. In April, this group totaled 35 percent. Then, in July, it oscillated slightly to 36 percent. In this survey, however, it reached the 43 percent mark, according to the 'Painel' column in the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper.

Thanks for the additional info on the hospital clinic. May I never need its services on my future visits to Santo Domingo. Have put the word out to my cock-loving friends, especially on the East Coast, that I'd be interested in coordinating a trip with them. I'd enjoy some time there spent with a buddy or two, just hanging out or doing some touristy things. Yes to all that about Mamey, and they have a small theater, even if the beach lounge chairs are uncomfortable the air conditioning is excellent!

This makes absolutely no sense. You don’t want reports or reviews from people who know a place well? You only anticipate reviews and information of places from unknowledgeable sources?

Maybe it’s his way of paying tribute to the average American.

Good news that those of us contemplating a visit to São Paulo in the new year that there will definitely be a Lagoa. Any further details appreciated.

Hi Guys, As with my previous summary (regarding sex), this too isn't based on first-hand knowledge but on posts here. Thanks again to our generous forum members for sharing. Again, please feel free to correct and add. It'd be usefull to know more about costs: How much is a taxi ride from the airport; how much are Manny's tour/driving services; accommodation rates; etc. Also, please share about tourism sites in and around SD. Accommodation: “On your first trip, as a pasty white gringo, even with a little Spanish on your tongue, you’re probably much safer at one of the hotels that is accustomed to sex tourists in the Colonial Zone (Palacio, the Romas, Discovery, etc.) than at an apartment. These hotels also take copies of or keep the cedulas (ID cards) while the visitor is in the room. As an added safety precaution, you can tell the front desk not to return the ID until you call them from your room or come down with the visitor for him to retrieve it.” “If your budget allows I would highly recommend the Boutique Hotel Palacio on Calle Duarte: in the heart of the colonial zone, very accommodating, does not charge extra for an overnight guest [there IS a charge for breakfast of course], lovely colonial era building, and good service.” “If ever in need of a nice, clean, spacious, safe place that’s close to all the action then do a google search for Paseo Colonial. They have studios or 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent, and the building is absolutely beautiful. These units are also available on Airbnb. If Etienne is the owner of the apartment you are renting then you’re in good hands because he’s a terrific guy. We’ve been renting his units for 2 years now and they are modernly decorated and clean. Additionally, the building is close to the Malecon and colonial zone. It’s gated and safe. There is also a 24 hours doorman.” “Airbnb: https://es.airbnb.com/rooms/5238997?s=51 The apartment has 2 bedrooms and 2 bath. it is in a very secure building with 24 hours friendly security. The owner is a very kind guy. He actually has 3 other units in this very clean complex, with lots of extras.” “Casa Sanchez looks quite nice. Though not a 'gay hotel' like Adam [which has taken a dive], it is apparently gay-owned and gay-friendly, presumably accustomed to same-sex couples using the lower courtyard pool, rooftop hot-tub, outside pool table, etc.” “TAU Casa Conde by Paco's (aka Grand) would be a place to which you would have to be more direct inviting the guy to your room, and entering is publicly more visible. While not necessarily a great place to stay, it would be affordable to some as a secondary base exclusively for sex. It is more definably geared for that, for female guests of male punters, though a regular hotel.” “Hodelpa Colonial on Isabel La Católica, running a few steps north from El Conde east end (Parque Colón). Some street-side units had small terraces with unremarkable views and extensive din right under your nose. Good breakfast. Gym. No pool.” “There is Roma 1 and Roma 2 – OK, but a lot of rowdy female oriented tourists.” Money Exchange: “The name of the money exchange establishment is CASA DE CAMBIO FRANK EL AZUANO. It’s in the colonial zone, two stores down from THE PALACIO HOTEL, next to a cigar shop.” “Paco’s / Grand’s clandestinely acts as a cambio for exchange of USD (I assume also CAD and EUR, but not sure). They provide as close to the actual exchange rate as I’ve seen. If you have a reasonable (not really huge) amount of US dollars and you need them converted into DOP (or vice versa), also try Paco’s since it’s open 24/7. Eating: “DUO and Pizza Hut are still my favorite restaurants to eat and cruise, especially in the evenings from 6 pm. At the Pizza Hut, order your food inside and sit on the outside patio with your chair facing the strip so you can see the guys walking by. You're bound to make eye contact, and find a sexy guy to take back to your apartment.” “There is a very nice restaurant in the middle of the colonial zone called DUO. The American Breakfast there is delicious.” Driver Jesus 1 809 432 0999

This is copy of a post I posted recently : BEST DAYS OF SAUNAS IN RIO Updated August 13th 2019 From last information after opening of Lion's Rooms are charged by 30 minutes periods in Lion's and Pointe and by 40 minutes periods in 117 Monday 1. Pointe (*) 2. Lion s (*) 117 is closed Tuesday 117 (*). Rooms are free for 30 minutes. After this initial period, they are charged. Wednesday Pointe (*) Lion's (*) Thursdays 117 or Pointe Fridays Lion s (*) Pointe (*) 117 Saturday/Sunday 1. 117 (open saturday and sunday) 2. or Pointe (closed on sunday) Lion's is closed on sundays (*) = free cabins According to Pointe advertisement seen today. It seems that Pointe adapted his free suite program to Lion's. It is a promocao relampago which means it might not last forever and Pointe might come back to its initual program of free rooms on wednesdays only

Refund is an unknown word in Thailand. I wait for your conformation it has arrived!

I see the top of my head by babe’s right foot.

Thank you reader and kokopelli for an inspiration, I read thread this morning and right after the breakfast I jumped on the taxi and went to visit Vihara Sien. Indeed there are , among other art crafts ,few statues from terracotta army . Admission 50 baht. This forum is great resource for us , Pattaya visitors well known all over for being such a culture lovers.

Yes in Montreal but there was some very firm contact from the dancer. One big muscled gym at Campus would put my cock in his mouth as soon as we got in the back and wouldn't stop until I came in his mouth. Didn't want me to touch him so I just went with it and it happened more than once during my trip. The most embarrassing was at Stock. A dancer was rubbing his ass and hole so hard against the front of my pants I was almost penetrating him and almost came. But I was wearing Khaki pants. Upon exiting the booth I looked down and I had the biggest longest skid marks down the front of my pants, he basically used me as his toilet paper. Covering my front with my hands I excused myself from my friends to my Hotel room to change. Never got those pants clean enough to wear again. BTW i never wore khakis to Montreal again. LOL

Thai health officials hope to give smokers--and would-be smokers--a moment of pause. From Coconuts Bangkok Starting next month, colorful cigarette packaging will be replaced by logo-free, drab brown boxes as Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to implement standardized packaging to discourage smoking. In addition to graphic health warnings covering 85 percent of the front and back of the box, the new “plain packaging ” requirements mean brand names must be printed in a standardized typeface, size, color and location. No other colors or logos will be allowed. The new regulations were adopted two years ago in the revised Tobacco Control Act but won’t come into effect until Sept. 10, with a 90-day grace period for old stock to phase out. https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/all-cigarettes-in-thailand-to-be-sold-in-identical-dull-packaging/

For those residing in Pattaya area you can see some terracotta warriors at this site: https://www.renown-travel.com/temples/viharn-sien.html

One more review on Siamroads's service: Mac's profile is here: https://siamroads.com/mac/

Have been there once for overnight stay (long ago, I think even before that border opened) and many more times in Trat-60 kms onward and gateway for Cambodia and islands. In short; @1.there is no recognised place, use apps/fone. Chances in a Hostel are like the lotteree, not for staff, but for other customers. The genral advice for Th is to avoid hoStels-most charge more for less as thai-style HTls. In the local HTL I certainly got offers for msg. Plus reserving such places week ahead is also pretty daft un-Thai, but seems to be the general norm for todays younger travelling generation. 2.no of course not. and also not even from that border point. the ONLY direct (that mans you leave bus at border for checks but reboard it after) are via the infamous PoiPet from BKK (Mochit and/or Khao sarn) to SReap and even an odd one to PnPn. But there is internet now and plenty of sites like lonelyplanet or .. or blogs on movingtocambodia.blogspot. Gay sites would be the very last ones to ask such details from hi-so bisniscl travellers used to 5* HTLs. (except here der christian). I highly doubt you can even do it in 1 day along the route described. Far better would be to go via Aran/Poipet-faster, better roads and much more offers. But then an overnight in Battambang is well worth it-again BYO or try apps for any contacts.

I have a friend, who like me is a gay sex tourist. He had 3 weeks in Thailand, starting in Pattaya, but travelled to Phuket intending to have a week there. After two nights he returned to Pattaya,. No need to say more.

You should see some of the boys on the stage at Screwboys on Sunday and Lucky Boys yesterday to get an idea of what skinny is in Bangkok go-go world.

I'd not call them lazy , enterprising rather. I don't blame them for those requests, after all most of them are poor by our standards and often by Thai standards as well. All of us rather make twice as much in half demanding job than we have so we can't blame guys for taking easy highway. It's up to us to succumb to requests or by-pass them. as much as I sympathize with their plight I'm in reject camp , mainly because I tend to pay them generously when using their company when there and quite often they can make more money off me but they rather have fun somewhere else. ( "I can't do long time because I go with friends , I can't come at 2 p.m. because I need to go to gym , I need to go at 6 am because of traffic " being most common type of excuses ). At end of day this comes easy for me as I usually don't share my contact with guys and few times I did , yes sooner or later I was invited to support their lifestyle one way or another.

Western Union is immediately done and the boy can take it from one of their branches . From my experience if you send once endless requests for more money will follow . Forget about the boy and move on it will save you money and troubles.

I had two dancers together dancing in Taboo in Montreal and they were nude and one just stuck his dick inside the other and they started fucking. so, yep, for me it has happened.

depends what you call a "lap dance." but a long time ago Montreal strip clubs in particular (and some other clubs in other places as well) had actual doors that could be secured in the rooms where you went for lap dances. So the definition of lap dance could be expanded... and in that case, the answer for me would be yes!

I'm pretty sure that then there were guys who were complaining how good it was in 1985. I'm not trying to be sarcastic but nostalgia for good times past seems to be recurring theme on gay forums and can't help but wonder if we really missed those good old days or rather our good younger years and more disposable income. No doubt scene changed and shrunk but for one's need we still have plenty of entertainment on our disposal . perhaps more than we can digest during 2-3 weeks vacations

It's not so great, I hate waking up define people eating snacks I missed out on while I was sleep. Sometimes it can be a curse like that.

For some reason many hotels are unfriendly to locals staying with falangs it happened to me too I registrated Thai boy whom stayed with me couple of days in Copa Pattaya the reception treated him so badly that he didn't want to stay at this hotel anymore.