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I've been to Bogota, Cali, Cartagena and Medellin..... only the latter I ran into that...my experience, doesn't mean you will have the same outcome, but 2 things in 1 visit was a bad ratio. Time passes and what seems like last year, might have been 3 yrs ago....so not sure exactly, I'd have to look at passport or pics to figure it out, lol

I'll just give my 2 cents.... TotallyOz, you know I like to thrive on danger and the dangerous types, lol.... God knows I've had my share of problems in Mexico, Cuba and Brasil. But MDE, was a little different. Many Taxi schemes you need to be aware of, I was almost kidnapped for ransom by an SUV with 4 guys trying to find out if I was European or American, Thank goodness I went into my best Cuban speaking Spanish accent telling them I just arrived and was looking for work... they were then uninterested, because what's the chances anyone would pay for me,lol.... but was a scary experience, hair raising, literally . Then I met, what seemed to be a nice guy but ended up getting my experience somehow, don't remember all the details with "Devils Breath" Scopolamine I guess is the medical name.... woke up after like 24-48 hrs of sleep to an almost empty hotel room. Hotel security showed me the video of who I entered with and he said I was very lucid, telling him that I knew these 3 people for a long time. You become very open to suggestions I guess and they left with my wallet, laptop, clothes .... but luckily those things can be replaced. I've only heard/read of stories of worse things happening, not only here but in Brasil as well. I'm not a nervous Nelly nor has it stopped my travels..... I still had a good time with some guys in MDE at the Sauna and some other bars.... but was enough to say...ummmm, there are other places to go, 2 bad experiences within a few days was enough, lol I'm not here to piss on anyones parade... I love Mexico City, many people think it is too dangerous.... to each their own. Just thought I'd pass on my experience.

Maybe that's a myth or perception that American's or Europeans are wealthier. We've both gone through financial crisis recently and perhaps have a better than normal living style. I have seen mainland Chinese drop money like they are a rapper or rock star... and perhaps why many business look for the Chinese tourist? I'm not sure but being from USA and now living in Mexico, I just relate my spending justification to what seems to be standard in third work countries..... Cuba, Mexico, Central America, Peru and Brasil are much closer to us and the rates for working guys are within the same price range of each other with Thailand falling into the higher end of the spectrum, factoring in the off/massage fees. And I'm not complaining per se, my posts are my opinions... I know people that throw money at boys like crazy, but hey, it is their money.... they could throw it into the street or off a balcony if they wanted to ...it is theirs. Anyway, I'm going to Pattaya tomorrow with someone from this board for 2 days, he's never been and I haven't been in a long time.... I'll post my complaints...errr, observations later, lol

I've stayed there multiple times... Hampton does a free wifi and a aid wifi, but if you are Diamond I think you get a faster internet. I've not had any problems and I stream all me TV shows to watch while I am away. There is a slow down at night when people are returning to their rooms after work/meetings and later at night when the usage is higher.... porn? But is a great hotel with very helpful staff.... I used to be in the hotel biz, so for a $29usd employee rate, I can't complain.

Continues to be nice talent at the lesser expensive venues.... went to Golden Cock tonight where, in the past, never saw anyone of interest to me... tonight were two. We all have our tastes, but this kid (24 yrs old) looked Mexican to me.... off fee 400 and short time, 5 hrs, was 1000.... VERY, VERY good sex... and a great body to match. They don't pose in underwear there because they don't "work" for the bar..... but I would take him off again in a heartbeat. Can someone tell me how to rotate pics here, lol..... in my computer they are correct

yes...some are pro's many are guys just looking to make a little cash. I'm in Thailand right now and I find the guys here use others pics very often... I don't like that

Try the Hampton Inn centro historico.... is where I stay and never have problems. I use Uber in DF, Sao Paulo, Lima, BKK.... great pricing and reliable, just used them in Taipei and wasn't thrilled. About Cuba, go now before it's too late... I've been going for nearly 20 yrs and has never been easier than it is now. Is changing almost daily.... I still like it but not nearly as much as I used to like it. They don't stamp your passport (I always ask for the stamp though, good souvenir).....flights are very reasonable from Cancun.

up and out late, 1pm..... my goodness, that's early... I'm lucky to make it up and out by 5pm and that's when TomCal is dragging me out of bed to get to the saunas, lol

try this site and then decide where to go in Mexico... I like Monterrey, Mexico City.... not saying where I live in Mexico these days, keeping that my own little sexual paradise, lol http://mx.mileroticos.com/escorts-gay/ Grindr and Manhunt are popular in Mexico.... just book a hotel for 2, worse case they can make you register your guest. Stay away from the Hilton across from the Bella Artes, they have been the most difficult to let someone in for me. Mexico city prices in my experience range from 500-2000 pesos, 1000 being about average.... Cuba is not much further.. and going price is still about $20 usd with apartment rentals in the 25-45 a night range. I'll be in Havana the 1st week or so in Dec

The first 3 pics are from Nature boy, the last 2 are the guy I offed from Super A

they were wearing red gym shorts playing with the dicks out of the side, were not shy... last night went to Super A.... only 100 baht per drink (but they only had whisky) so no drink and offed a nice guy from Laos, lot's of fun, 1000 short time I forget how much the off was

Well I decided to go to Nature boys last night.... my 1st time there... I think Really small place but had 7 or 8 cute guys and drinks were only 150 baht and boys asking for 1000 for short time

Yeah, but serves as a good baseline....I'm sure when you looked at their site and paid SOME attention, you determined who you more than likely was interested in. Same for Grindr, Gayromeo, Hornet, Jack'D..... Everyone has their basic preferences ..... is a starting point. However, in person can go either way depending on when/how the pic was taken.

Am going for a couple of days to Pattaya next week for the 1st time in years (had more disappointing encounters there than anyplace...no need to defend, just my experience) Do freelancers still hang around in the back, near the bar? One of my best sex in Thailand was with someone I met there, not the best looking guy but by far the best sex I ever had in Thailand.... which is common sometimes, good looking guys can be all show and no go, lol

short names or "nicknames" sometimes make me laugh.... wonder how much thought was put into it. Ice....tired of seeing this in BKK Rush..... either poppers or in a hurry? Big..... one could hope, but maybe is like in America where it really means the opposite?? Would be a little helpful if their stats were listed, height, weight, some abbreviation for top, vers, bottom. their sched.....and a few more pics each, different angle, different impression, no? Just returning from Taipei , Royal Spa has a good website that shows sched of the boy and when they are available and off... even real time info if they have a booking or are site waiting... just my 2 cents

Doesn't mean was an "inside" job..... very common, even in USA. http://krebsonsecurity.com/all-about-skimmers/

I decided to go to Pattaya for a couple of days with someone from this board.... I haven't been in the last bunch of trips to Thailand. I knew Hugh from my 1st trips to Thailand about 16 yrs ago or so when he was manager of the Ambiance hotel and we hit it off right away. We would always go for drinks and even meet up in BKK when he was there to drink too. I went to his restaurant a few times when he left the hotel but then lost touch with him. So I was curious and googled his name with Pattaya and say he dies almost 2 yrs ago of a heart attack at the age of 54.... WTF If this doesn't give me more incentive to keep doing what I am doing and not worrying about work, I don't know what will. There are a bunch of guys on this board that may also post on boytoy.com and that seems to have a more loyal following to Brasil..... but too many people seem to worry about work alot more than they need to....IMHO Did many of you know Hugh?

No problem whatsoever .... actually, most of the free sex is horny bottoms just looking for cock. Brazil is the exception actually, opposite of Firecat's experiences.... is the ONLY place that has predominately "working" guys in the saunas in Central, S. America. Apps, Social Media, Internet and old fashion street hustling and bars. Something I will say though, is that you will find that Thai guys speak at least some basic English if not more. The countries I listed If you don't speak Spanish or Portuguese, you will be lost in translation for the most part.

Just like most places, Grindr, Manhunt or whatever the popular APP is is a good starting point. Is a good research tool, sometimes a little out of date but sort of reliable. Lima has an AMAZING sauna in downtown that is 4 floors and very beautiful only a couple of "working" boys doing massages and more on the ground floor. A few good discos/bars, but the guys are very cute and HORNY and many in need of a few extra SOLES (their money).... and is not an hourly/transaction, many are happy to stay with you overnight, all day, whatever because is not a huge commercial scene where they are in a rush to try and get another customer. Is like this in Cuba, Mexico (somewhat), Panama...most Latin American countries. Is in their blood that they are hot and horny, even the "straight for pay" guys are fun......and naturally horny. Again, I love MANY things about Thailand, but have also had the highest amount of disappointing sex here too.

Like I said, kind of my observations/opinions.... I do tell them that it is not my 1st time here, speak enough Thai that they think I speak more than I really do. Have been to Thailand about 30 times over the years..... I was surprised Sat night at DJ, the doorman and bartender not only recognized me, they remembered my name.... my last time here was in DEC! As far as other places outside of Thailand that I think are great and have cute/fun guys: Brazil, Rio, Sao Paulo or Porto Alegre Havana, Cuba Lima, Peru MANY places in Mexico Panama Colombia Dominican Republic Ha, I just realized maybe I am a size queen after all

I read an article about 6 or 7 years ago titled "10 things you won't see within the next 10 years" Public Pay phones, Bookstores, CD/Record stores and gay bars were on their list.... although they did mention fetish bars , like leather or stripper bars might survive in major cities

Is low season.... I went to a gogo bar on soi twilight the other night..... I can't wrap my head around their mentality of drink prices, Especially Dream Boys (plus they have a cover charge). 350-450 baht a drink.... I told them the most I would pay is 250 and they bargained down, little by little but finally agreed. Then the off fees and the boys are "asking" for minimum tips way too high, IMO before we even know what they are capable of, wtf? Even on Grindr and Gayromeo their starting price is 2000-3000 Baht. I'm sorry, but I was just in Brasil and for $25USD you get AMAZING guys and AMAZING sex and if you are into size.... no worries in that dept. plus their cost of living is much higher than that of Thailand. I love Thailand, the food, massage, and I needed a mileage run for elite status for next year. Plus I have a few friends I come to visit..... but the commercial sex scene can not last at this rate....can it? I live in Mexico now and there is tons of free sex from horny Mexican boys that are into white guys, even if you are a little chunky or older and even the guys charging are within the "normal" price range. I'm not here to beat up on BKK, just pointing out my observations. I'm off to TPE next weekend for Gay Pride.... my German friend says that Grindr is full of cute guys looking to hook up for free there......let's see! (I don't mind paying BTW, within reason)

Ha, thanks I've been busy... is a BIG planet we live on.... lot's of places to go to,lol

Axiom, nothing there for Taiwan....but I did my research online and came up with a good place (I think) that isn't sold out that weekend. Is "supposedly" the best Gay Pride in Asia...... I know the ! day I spent there I had an incredible time.... looking forward to a crazy weekend!!!

Now I'm not one that likes to pass on gossip...believe me. However, when I was in Rio last week, I "heard" of a plan that involved armed guys entering 117 and robbing the place and their customers before going on a shooting spree...... far fetched??? I wouldn't put ANYTHING beyond desperate people that blame other people for the situation they are in...... desperation makes for dangerous people, is the underlying cause (not religion, that's used as an excuse) of why things are they way they are in the Middle East, IMO.