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Now that's what I call a swift response! Thank you. Would you describe him as affectionate and happily versatile in bed? And may I ask what he normally charges for an overnight stay?

Tomcal, May I ask about the guy in pic 4? I believe he's called Leandro/Rafael. He's just my type and I'm interested in an extended hiring for a vacation. I wonder if he's versatile/bottom. Does he still work at 117 and do you know what nights? Better yet, if you have an email address or other contact details for him, I'd appreciate any information please ML

You may want to check what is offered by your credit card company or, if you have status as a frequent flier, your international airline. I have an annual travel policy that applies worldwide and provides excellent coverage (with high limits) through my American Express card. It's a VERY reasonable cost but then I travel extensively. I've had the AmEx policy for some years but previously I had a very similar policy through British Airways. Both were excellent when I had cause to claim, provided great medical attention and reimbursed me promptly.

I'd appreciate some help please I've been to Rio once before, in November and the weather was great (warm, sunny and only 1 cloudy day). I stayed in Ipanema and I didn't hire any guys as I was with my (now ex-)boyfriend, a blond muscled Argentine. We stayed in an executive room at the Ipanema Plaza, and I liked the hotel and area. I insisted we visit Copacabana but I felt it was dirty and shabby, as the bf had warned me. I speak both Spanish and French well, and he spoke some Portuguese, but we still had language difficulties at times. And I never figured out the taxis - some with their lights on had passengers in back; some with their lights off stopped to pick us up LOL Qu 1: I'm thinking of visiting Rio in September/October and doing some hiring. I've checked the weather stats, but I wonder what experienced guys think of a trip then? Qu 2: if I sign in a working guy as an overnight visitor, would the Ipanema Plaza be OK? Qu 3: what sort of daily or weekly rates do guides (such as Danilo/Wellington) charge? do they sleep in the same room? and are they OK if I hire a guy? Qu 4: how much of a "step-down" in quality would I find the Hotel Atlantico? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer

I thought candy was more about oral gratification - just a tongue-in-cheek comment And more seriously, I feel that boys with bodies like his should be made to do good, hard work

They do have saunas, but not as in Brazil. Saunas attract locals who are married, or closeted, or who find them convenient. I guess it's possible that you may find working guys in a sauna but it's not common. The two main ones are A Full and Tom's. Both charge an entry fee which would deter poorer "street" guys. There is also a bar, Zoom, which has sex-on-premises facilities. Working guys do call into Zoom. Sex work is legal in Argentina, though profiting from it is not. Escorts therefore tend to advertise on the main websites and are reached by phone. Escort rates are much higher in Buenos Aires than the rates charged in the saunas of Brazil.

I've just returned from my 9th holiday in Buenos Aires in the last 5 years. I still like the city, culture, nightlife, restaurants and men here very much. I've observed certain changes this time that I'd like to mention 1. Crime is much more worrisome. Previously pickpocketing and robberies occurred in certain areas; now it's more widespread and there is often violence (which was previously very rare). Young and old locals commented on the 'crime wave' to me. And I know a young guy who was robbed at gunpoint around 11pm - he's local and had no valuables on display. 2. The economy is declining and inflation is high. Many things, such as coffee in a cafe, fruit and clothes cost more than in central London or New York. 3. Many local guys are keen to meet foreign tourists. There is an obvious economic need, which means that you pick up a dinner or lunch bill for him and/or offer a small 'gift'. I found both Manhunt and Gaydar to be useful; Craigslist is not used. There's not much reason to hire one of the many 'working' guys on the 2 main websites, unless you want to do so for convenience. If anyone wants more details, let me know and I'll try to answer.

He has a very Aussie look - fit body, slightly scruffy, not uber-groomed - and from the last photo, he does seem to wield a big sword nicely

So far this year: Australia and Spain. Later in 2009, I've made plans to visit Cape Town South Africa (February), Sydney Australia (March), Buenos Aires Argentina and possibly Uruguay (March), San Francisco CA (May), Santa Monica CA (June) and Mallorca Spain (June) Now I just have to find somewhere to go in the second half of the year

The website is Brazilian, and so this works: www.lojavidebula.com.br

Sounds like this guy could raise the dead so what is the name of the guy, please? And if you have more details, that would be great. I did check the reviews filed under Tampa, but there is no uber-hot bottom reviewed that I can find

By a long way, the most popular site for escorts in the UK is gaydar. Currently they carry over 500 escort adverts. Membership is rather cheap at only $10 per month, but if you only take out a free membership, remember that the number of messages you can send and receive are strictly limited. So be sure to include your email or phone number in the first message or you may not get a reply. Once you log onto gaydar, check under "Commercial" and choose either Search or Who's Online. If you choose Search, bear in mind that escorts will be listed under 2 main areas: London - Central, and London - General. Some of the escorts listed also advertise on Rentboy. You will notice that on Rentboy, they generally charge a higher rate: this has been explained to me variously as "American businessmen use Rentboy" and "Rentboy charges more for the advert than Gaydar" ML

I've no argument with this posting but, based on my experience of having stayed at the Axel Hotel in Barcelona many times and having visited Buenos Aires 8 times in the last 3 years, I'd bring 4 points to your attention 1. the rooms as described above seem very similar to the rooms in Barcelona - chic but not luxurious 2. all hotels in Buenos Aires are gay-friendly and as sex-work is legal, visitors to a room are permitted after showing their ID at reception; even the "love-hotels" that rent rooms by the hour are gay-friendly - I guess this is partly because of the influx of gay tourists and partly because there is a non-discrimination law in Buenos Aires province 3. San Telmo, where the Axel Hotel is located, is a picturesque but mixed area of Buenos Aires. I have been to restaurants there for lunch and dinner and, like every other tourist, I've visited the Sunday antiques market. Locals have however warned me to be alert to pickpockets in the busy main streets and to muggings in the darker, narrow side-streets 4. The price of the rooms in San Telmo (mentioned above) is about double what you would pay for a room in a good hotel in Recoleta, the smartest area. Please note that there is also a tax of 21% due on top of the stated room-rates.

Fot just over 2 years, I've been seeing a straight trainer (fit body, nice looking) who also lives with his girlfriend. He knew I was gay from the outset and I always talked about my life to him; one evening he was intrigued enough to come round to my place. At first, he was a reluctant kisser but from the start, he loved to suck cock, get fucked and to swallow my load. So now, he lets me know when he wants to come round and we have a very pleasant session. Oddest time tho was when a client dropped a weight on his foot and he had to go into hospital, and his girlfriend contacted me to let me know he couldn't make our "date"! Isn't human diversity wonderful?

I'm very much enjoying your reports posted here. I have three questions and I'd appreciate any input. I've only visited Rio once, and that was 2 years ago with my then boyfriend and we stayed in Ipanema. I thought then that Copacabana was rather shabby compared to Ipanema and Leblon. I'm planning a visit soon as a single man and I'll be looking for company. I speak several languages but not Portuguese. Would you recommend I stay in Copacabana, and would you recommend your hotel? Is there a good personal guide to Rio (I've read here about Danilo from Sao Paulo)? And as a dedicated gym-goer, I like a gym that's well-equipped and if hot and friendly guys go there, so much the better. What gyms in Rio would you recommend? My email is msclelovr@aol.com if you prefer to write privately. Thanks in advance.