firecat69

So to continue this travel thread I have finally made it to Mexico City. It has been on my list for awhile and with a push from Floridarob I arrived yesterday. Short 3 hour flight from Atlanta which is the reason I was looking at it. Getting too old for those 26 hour trips more then once a year. Luckily the $ has been extremely strong so 17 pesos to the dollar was the rate. Airport is definitely old but clean. I was first off the airplane so short line through immigration and customs. They have like 4 taxi companies where you buy in advance in the terminal. The rates vary greatly. Not sure why probably because of size of car etc. I choose the cheapest at 225 pesos $13.00. No waiting , small car but clean. About 20 minutes to the Hotel. I am staying at the LeMeridien on points. An all suite hotel and the rate if you pay is about $100 so it would appear nice Hotels are very fairly priced. For future trips I did look on Airbnb and found many nice apartments at $70 or less in good locations. This is a big city so you need to know where you will be staying so as not have trouble getting boys etc. The Hotel has had no problem with guests but need key for elevator so I meet them out front. I have had a couple of real nice meals in sit down restaurants where I could not finish the plates and the prices were reasonable. I used this site ( http://mx.mileroticos.com/escorts-gay/) and mainly Hornet to find possible boys in advance of my trip. Did not find Gayromeo much use and Hornet way better then Jack'd or Grindr. I do not like Saunas so did not bother looking for info but I understand there are 1 or 2. Pretty sure there are no GoGo Bars in the way Thai visitors think of them but I could be wrong. I love the apps but it is more challenging here because I speak little Spanish and the boys are not used to using translations on their phone. I would say 20% speak some English. The others I use Google Translate on my laptop to make offers and set dates. I am naturally looking for Twink Bottoms and I would have to say the majority of boys interested in money are Tops but there are so many boys , it is not a problem finding Bottoms. I just say hi and ask to see private photos and then shortly after I put Sexo Por Dinero. If a boy does not respond I delete him and move on. I would say at least 40% ask how much and for how long. Once they ask that question it just becomes a matter of making sure they know what you want and are willing to pay. I am certainly no expert after 2 days but the prices have quite a wide range. When a boy asked me how much I start at 700 pesos $40 which is a bit higher then the bottom because I know some escorts on the link I supplied ask as low as 400 $23. There are quite a few Colombian boy who visit and they are asking 1500-2000 which is 2 to 3 times what they can get in their home Country. Don't know if they get it but not from me. I have 1 boy I plan on paying 1000 because he started at 1500 and I want him . Just about everyone else has been fine with 700. Frankly there are so many boys , there is no reason to overpay. I'll post a few city photos later on but there are parts that are quite beautiful with wide Boulevards lined with trees.. The photos below are all photos from the boys and so far they have looked exactly like the photos with maybe a little photo shop on some. I forgot to mention that I failed to check the altitude before this trip and was worried when I realized it is over 7000 ft ASL. Bogota was 8700 ft ASL and it took me 24 hours to be able to walk to the corner. I have had only a little problem here of being tired from walking sooner then normal. I forgot to mention, my kind of weather , in the 50's at night and the 70's during the day. No rain in the forecast .

X Boys always worth a look for non- fem twinks .

The thing to understand about Bangkok is that if you reserve a room for 2 people , in 99% of the cases you will have no problem with visitors. That said you need to remember that by US or Brazil standard, hotels are ridiculously cheap.. One member here just recently stayed at The Courtyard for $60. Believe me the courtyard in Bangkok is nothing like Courtyards in the USA. So you may find Holiday Inns , Radissons, Park Inns etc in this price range. The other thing to remember is transportation ( taxis etc is also very cheap). I have a feeling you will want to travel to some of the Massage Parlors during the day . Some of the best ones such as Hero are not in the Gay GoGo Bar area. Yet that is where many very nice Hotels are at bargain basement rates. Not to discourage you from Tartawan because it is certainly a good choice for a first time visitor. Always worth checking Booking.com , Agoda etc for better rates. The reviews on Booking are the best because only checked out guests can post reviews. I know way back when Tartawan did not have safes in all the rooms. Not sure now but I like having a safe especially with overnight guests although Thai boys are overwhelmingly honest . We have members here that spend a few nights at 2 or 3 hotels. If you pack light that is easy to do in Bangkok. I think your best bet is search on Booking etc and narrow down to 3 Hotels and then post those for comments by anyone who may have stayed there. Unlikely you will find a Hotel that a number of members have not stayed at. Probably should look at Raya Surawong Hotel. They give large advance booking discounts once you have secured your flights . Gets great reviews . Upscale at reasonable prices and next door to the Gay Bars.

I think Royal House has separate rooms. Also All of Me in Sunee

I used China Air recently which is a Taiwan based airline. Very pleased with the service and used DL miles. You have to call DL because they don't always post availability.

You got it !!!

I believe just more boys on stage and more nude and sexual acts. It attracts more customers and more boys are willing to show up and participate. At least that is what I think>

What are you talking about . Model Photo Shoots has never been about Thai only. It has always been about Asians.

Narai is famous for that and to be avoided at all costs. The overwhelming number of hotels could care less about guests as long as you reserved the room for 2 people. At worst they may want to see or keep the ID.

Unfortunately it appears Sunee continues to die. Now down to 3 soso GoGo Bars.

Happy New Year.. Have a great trip!!

Nice photos but they belong in the Model Photo Shoots thread which has been added to for years. No need for 2 threads of basically the same thing.

Use the search function first. You will find mountains of information available. After that if you still have questions I 'm sure many will help. As far as how long. No way anyone can answer that. Depends how far you are travelling, how much you have to spend etc etc etc.

Happy New Year and lots of Hot Boys for 2016 to Everyone.

Although I have not used Uber I can see why they have been successful. I don't think price is the reason. Knowing that when I take an elevator down and walk out in the rain , my ride will be there. Knowing that is likely the driver will no where he is going and will get there in the quickest manner is another reason. When I get in taxis all over the world I am amazed with the exception of London that: 1. They don't know where they are going. 2. I have no idea if they are taking the shortest route 3. Certainly I find no consistency in the quality or cleanliness of the vehicle or conversation ability of the driver. Government regulations of the service mean very little to me because all I see is a Taxi. I have no idea whether the liscence is real, when it was last inspected. Certainly in Bangkok I would have absolutely no faith in the Government doing its job.

Lots of good points if I thought taxis were actually inspected and had insurance etc etc etc. I certainly don't in many cases . At times I have been in taxis that are falling apart and I have to wonder if they adhere to any of the rules that the Government supposedly enforces.. I have also been in some really new and nice taxis where the drivers had GPS etc. Bottom line I think it is a crapshoot taxis vs Uber. I have not used Uber but I can imagine how great it is to order a car to pick me up at Hero in the rain when no taxis exist.

I use Airbnb a lot outside of Thailand. I was surprised by how many apartments they have in the $500 range. Just be very careful. Some are very tiny, size of cheap hotel room. But there appear to be some not that far from Sunee that look pretty good.

I bought him 1 motorcycle and did not even get any sex at that time anyways. He still looks the same . I wonder what age they start to deteriorate ?

I would suggest you go to www.gaybuttonthai.com and join and post that same request. Has a lot more Pattaya residents that may be able to suggest something where you get most of what you want. I doubt you'll find a gym worth using but I believe a pool may be possible. Month to month might be possible as long as you are not planning on high season.

Good to know. Must be strictly mileage based for Uber?

Note the picture of the boy was taken from the Balcony of the Presidential Suite. And lets not forget you stole my boy sitting in front of my room and subsequently he become a favorite of yours . Never would have happened except for the checking into the best suite in Welcome Plaza. HeHe. I have to admit my taste improved in regards to Hotels after that but never could stomach the high rates at Marriott in Pattaya for tiny rooms and even tinier bathrooms. Great Pool and fabulous breakfast if it was included not if you had to pay for it.

Of course you could spice it up a little by going back to your treasure trove of photos from that time and posting them. I can dream. HeHe

What planet are you on? Many countries block the internet or restrict access to certain sites . Free exchange of ideas and thoughts does not exist in many countries and believe it or not there are many countries where the majority of the population could not afford it even if permissible .

What a great read. An insight for many to the first time visitor and a look at how things have changed in relation to money and the advance of social media! Did not know my name was Fireboat?? HeHe

Taking a chance to continue to piss KoKo off. Not one of those places comes close to Montreal when I lived there. In fact I don't think a single one of them has Nude boys really dancing and with hard ons! The key point is actually dancing! Just ask Oz if you don't believe me!