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With that level of propulsion who needs a stretch of automated ‘people mover’ walkways?

So in other words, when not down south, not unlike an average frigid Quebec low-temp dry-air dead-of-winter couch-potato series of days, eyes locked on TV and device screens, reaching over to pull Labbat Blues out of the cooler, passing loads of wind, and out of sheer necessity forcing oneself out of the recliner to nuke more poutine gravy, drain the snake, or toss a log into the fire.

If the trends in this article are correct, a piece a few years ago and presumably without any bias aimed at reclaiming the reciprocity angle, they read like a back-to-school sale eventually followed by a Black Friday sale, though obviously the analogy does not fly in terms of durations. The e-Visa had a substantial effect over at least its first 12 months, in fact, likely over its 18 months preceding the waiver. The waiver itself spurred a large increase in Brazil travel plans made upon announcement of the waiver and arranged to follow the date of the waiver implementation. In fact, those large transient increases in travel commitment were for Brazilian winter. These stats may have, in part, represented a “bucket list” phenomenon wherein many travellers plan to go to a destination once in their lifetime, and the ease of requirements sweetens the pot, leading to jumping in while the going is good compared to previous hurdles. If so, a sustained effect magnitude postponed to 2022/2023, owing to pandemic factors, might approximate the type of dropping off that would have occurred anyway. Hence, comparing 2022 to 2018 is somewhat like apples-oranges when the rapidly plucked low-hanging candidates had done&dusted Brazil travel for the full calendar years 2018 and 2019, checking the box then moving down the destination list. That said, the assumption, however accurate, that the changes now yield diminishing returns for Brazil tourism, and the reinstatement of a hurdle, likely poses a “taking candy from a baby” effect. Loss aversion usually dictates asymmetry between the pain in losing something and the pleasure in having acquired it. However, perhaps the hoped for advantages of negotiating reciprocity outweigh the loss of residual wish-list tourism. https://www.travelagentcentral.com/running-your-business/stats-e-visas-led-to-record-2018-for-brazil-tourism

And that alone was the pizza delivery guy apart from the overnight guy? One never knows; it’s Brazil.

The e-visa prerogative in place for the 4 national categories from Dec2017 to June2019 was a 2-year entry visa allowing multiple entries tallying a maximum of 90 days per year. Therefore, it will likely be the same or similar. Let’s say you want to visit Argentina at Iguassu Falls or, as I once did, hop over to Portugal and back for a few days within a trip to Brazil, or simply a few shorter trips to Brazil from your country of origin. It did not supplant the option of a regular visitor visa application during that time. I assume that the regular visa option, such as would be required for nationals that require a visa but are not nationals of the 4 relevant countries with e-visa prerogative this October, may be reinstated. My understanding is that these are now all done by online application rather than in-person visits. Some folks will want the option of a greater number of allowable annual days. In fact, it may be that some exempt folks were applying for regular visas anyway in the event that a regular visa conferred better entry options tailored for them compare to entry without a visa requirement. I’m not drilling down into this. Lastly, for longterm repeat visitors the upfront cost of a regular visa may be less than for consecutive 2-year visas. Here is a link to an outdated (Int Civil Aviation) document that likely depicts the procedural lay of the land for e-visa reinstatement this Fall. There are likely other sources should you wish to search. Note that the early application/visitor uptick (though not fact-checked?) somewhat contradicts the current narrative underpinning the legitimacy of reinstating the e-visa. However, it may have been a short-lived surge that smoothed out even prior to the distortion imposed by COVID. https://www.icao.int/Meetings/TRIP-Brazil-2018/Presentations/SANT'ANA.pdf

I’m several weeks later, skipping Rio, as well as avoiding Sampa Pride weekend June7-11 because I don’t want to compete for lodgings or trade. Air Canada has some unusually slashed direct fares on particular dates if one’s schedule is flexible; in fact, I worry my flights will be cancelled or altered as seat selection is showing less than 10% spoken for.

Relieved about the timing, as I recently returned home but have a Spring trip planned to see about a gogo.

https://g1.globo.com/politica/blog/julia-duailibi/post/2023/03/09/exigencia-de-visto-para-eua-canada-australia-e-japao-vai-comecar-em-1-de-outubro.ghtml and …

Another Brazilian media source indicated that it will, in fact, be accessible electronically.

Apparently the visa requirement just broadcasted will take effect October 1st. I don’t see why Canada would dig its heels in on denying a reciprocal waiver rather than simply follow suit with UK and EU.

It’s also unclear whether the Digital Nomad Visa would be affected.

If I have this right, might the visa re-introduction be more of a hassle for visitors wishing to enter for more than an accumulation of 90 days within any 365 days? My initial visa required Brazil consulate visits and was granted for Dec2014 to Dec2019, 5 years; 180 days allowed per 365 days. Then the online electronic version was introduced in 2018 but most of us were not tapping into this format because the visa waiver occurred not long after, June 2019. However, my understanding is that the e-visa was good for only 2 years and restricted travel to 90 days within 365-day periods. The reduction in entry duration privileges (either single extended stay or cumulative stays) never impacted on me due to the timing of the waiver that obviated the requirement of visa renewal via the electronic version. However, frankly I don’t remember the allowable number of days within 365 days for the visa-free situation the past few years. Going forward, I don’t think I would need more than 90 days, for example, if I were to be subject to it commencing next winter: Jan2024-Jan2026; 90 days permitted Jan2024-Jan2025. But I think some visitors among us prefer greater than 90/365-days prerogative. That would suggest the need to strategize, like before, in terms of when the clock starts ticking upon any particular Brazil entry date subsequent to the visa issue date. There may be older useful threads on the board from when the electronic version applied, or worthwhile new accounts of using that visa version over that period 2018-2019, assuming that an online electronic version would be the upcoming method. That said, apparently no nationality is currently offered the electronic visa format. So what is unknown is whether the 4 relevant countries will be subject to that format that existed briefly versus the older more complex format (Eeeesh!) I remember feeling skittish the first occasion and needing to visit the consulate 3 times, but I had only committed to an initial 10-day Economy fare and inexpensive hotel in case my application were to be rejected.

Like, everybody’s on the edge of their seats, dying to know … FullSizeRender.MOV

Oh well, commiserations, you had short time guy some 50,000+ others can but imagine isn’t paranoid.

For a few bucks the most interesting person in the room there and thereafter in remembrance, not at all viewed as weaponizing privilege; rather, the life of the party, the social glue that holds it together. They’ll openly concede and manifest that view in your presence without seeming the least bit disingenuous. You won’t even have to bring your case to venue managers; just tip them. Merely show up with some greenery for your three cheers.

Apparently opening March 9th.

It might be more advantageous at Thermas, say, you don’t mind dropping 20 Euros hourly for the privilege of holding the upscale room for your personal use, and you like the toilet and sink amenities as well as surround mirrors, and you are going to very busily get down with the trade. If you book 3 hours there the cost equivalency would theoretically yield you about 4 consecutive hours at 117, certainly a manageable expense all considering, particularly if you reserve just a few hours. Having been to both establishments frequently I would say “Why bother?”, as generally pay-as-you-go and availability at 117 works fine. In contrast, I try to get the VIP suite in BCN for its features, but only when a deal is sealed with an escort. In May the selection was poor. The environment quality varies little from room to room in Rio, unlike Thermas where you might get stuck with a free but ‘crap’ lockable cubicle if you had not ponied up for a room within the add-on cost tier.

So then, a price differential, for entry, of a magnitude to which we are accustomed.

Many people seem to travel with Auto Viação 1001. I find their wifi on that route to be unreliable, spotty. I just use my international roaming if needed, or read or watch streaming previously downloaded on my phone. I don’t know if travellers with local SIM are using their cellular plan data; I assume so. I have not travelled with other companies that sell fares through their own sites/counters or through Busbud or Cometa. Be advised that your passport is required to purchase and board. If you check baggage it is tagged at point of stowage; don’t lose the little flimsy strip receipt you are given as you are expected to produce it upon arrival in order to retrieve your luggage. Airplane cabin size bags are typically not stowed at your seat.

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If that’s the case, why have so few of them picked up the very commonly used expression: “Fuck me! Fuck me hard!” ?

It were a good idea to bring me own. Can you tell I’m binge-watching All Creatures Great & Small (not Conditioners)?

The escort may go at it roughly, with a level of speed that could be uncomfortable for a virgin hole unaccustomed to things entering versus leaving. A typical garoto de programa will thrust vigorously to aid in maintaining his erection. But all it takes is a second or two of drilling to deflower you, if that’s the goal.

It’s a false distinction because apartments falling under hotel licensing can be booked through hotel lodging listing sites (eg, use the Booking dot com filter) and those lodging categories can also be listed on Airbnb or similar platforms. The distinction is accommodation size and range of self-catering amenities. Without the filter you will sometimes see an apartment equivalent under ‘select room’ when scrolling down (eg, Raya) but they tend to be expensive. Hotel apartments not listed on Airbnb or similar platforms tend to be more objectively reviewed and you will see more complaints because Airbnb guests tend to overrate or simply bypass a review if dissatisfied, and are reviewed themselves by hosts; those show in your profile visible to hosts if the review process had been reciprocal.

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