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Out of the world's approximately 7.5 billion inhabitants, 1.5 billion speak English — that's 20% of the Earth's population. However, most of those people aren't native English speakers. About 360 million people speak English as their first language. So , English would be the language in common that most can speak.....no?

He must mean why don't you have a data plan so you don't need wifi.... I always post that I don't understand anyone that travels with any frequency not having T-Mobile....I pay their $50 a month extra to get global unlimited High speed and unlimited calls...with their basic plans you get 2g or 3 g speeds (fine for facebook, whatsapp, messenger and checking emails) free in more than 140 countries with 20 cent a minute calls....

For the life of me I can't figure out why people that travel often don't have T-Mobile....they have a $50 add on program that takes their free unlimited roaming data to high speed in almost every country....and includes unlimited calls (the free plans charge 20 cent a min to USA and country you are roaming in) Whenever I go to a place like this, I check to make sure I know where the emergency exits are and that they are working....places like that we read about in the news, along with night bus trips going off the road....

was there 4 days ago didn't notice it.....but I guess I'd have to be out in the day to see it....;-)

I'll post this here because it's Indonesia.... Been to Bali before and had a great time...this trip I wanted to try Jakarta...I like big cities, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Bangkok, etc... usually more than beach places as I am a vampire and mostly go out at night and don't care for beaches. A german friend of mine explained it pretty well to me, when I went to Bali he described it as openly gay no problem, many gays have been going for years but they are used to white guys (Aussies go A LOT)....He said Jakarta, mostly white business guys with no much time to play around ...So I would be a novelty here and I wouldn't even need to leave my room, they will blow up my phone with messages. He was right....50/50 money guys and guys wanting to hook up...mostly tops. I just had a 23 yr old guy leave and he came at 1:15 sec's and then again at 3mins, consecutively ....he said he doesn't have gay friends and doesn't do casual hook-ups (who knows)....but I was amazed. Not many drink alcohol here so is a different vibe, just sober sex.....only my 2nd day so far we'll see what the trend is later....just wish I had the same sex drive as the last guy, lol

Also a celebration of an Irish Saint

Now they have internet on their phones...noticed a friend was online a lot lately and asked whats up.... " Porque ya pusieron Internet en los teléfonos.. por plan de datos.." because they put internet on the cell phones, with data plans.....so like everywhere else, look for them on the apps, looks like. Sure not EVERYONE will have smartphones or money for data, so street cruising shouldn't be dead completely, however, as I've stated here before, the golden days of cuban hotties are gone in my opinion. I know, I know....you can find a good one every now and then....but isn't the same....but what is, lol ahh, plus as endless dream pointed out...is cold!

As with many hotels worldwide....daytime visitors don't raise eyebrows too often, but try bringing someone in late at night, whether or not they spend the night.........been in that situation too many times, lol

without a doubt Brasil is way more open minded.

So, this is what we did: He didn't want Street food, he had already done that. We went to the Shangri la, he wanted the river, it seemed after all. He's a tort lawyer and money doesn't matter. ( I thought it would be more expensive than it was.) I had lunch at MBK food court earlier and can say , they food was MUCH more flavorful there, lol. He had a guy with him as did I....the ambiance, presentation and surroundings was worth the price...I guess, the Thai guys felt super important. This was the first time in maybe 2 or 3 years that I wore shoes (sneakers) because sandals were not allowed! I will try the place at the Rose hotel tomorrow or my next trip. on a side note, Super A might not be the busiest place in BKK, but certainly has been a reliable place (for me) of getting a reliable guy that is loads of fun for the past few yrs. (google translate , conversation mode is amazing).... the "superstar" go-go's, just make me dislike Thailand.......maybe it's just me?? Thanks for your replies...I feel guilty I didn't go to one, but it was last minute I guess.......

I have a friend visiting and want to take him to a place, doesn't have to be over the top or crazy expensive, but where do you consider to have the best Thai food in Bangkok, with good service. Not too far out, we're in the Sathorn/Silom area??

Harder, yes....but you answered them I bet.....Thais will just leave them unread, lol A German friend that lives in BKK for about 20 yrs told me once, and I believe it holds true to all third world countries..... unless you or family is RICh, or you open a business or a government employee....if you are ambitious and hard working you find a way to get out to another country and better yourself (USA, Australia, Canada, U.K....etc.) , which leaves just conformists (slackers)...luckily for the wealthy and people that go looking for hookups (sex) that wouldn't happen otherwise...... interesting observation ;-)

Don't worry, I feel the same way, lol

Yes, Brasil.....I'm in Thailand now, will be in Brasil in 3 weeks........I've been coming to both places for 20 yrs. Thailand isn't what it used to be for sex....the guys in Brasil are SOOOO much more fun and 99% guaranteed good/great sex....I keep returning to Thailand for Frequent Flyer runs , food (AMAZING) and massage......Hotels and food is cheaper in Thailand but sex is more, blows my mind.

Google translate can do amazing things, from conversation mode to translating from pointing your camera at a page or sign to translate....

I still call it DF to piss my friends off, lol

https://loyaltylobby.com/2019/01/18/fabulous-fridays-u-s-citizens-can-soon-enjoy-visa-free-entry-to-brazil-saving-44-160-in-visa-fees/?omhide=true Looks like no more visas to Brasil coming soon....

any recommendations for massage places...are they like the type in BKK or no sex??

when are we going to meet then?? I'll be in Pattaya Jan 19-24 and BKK 24-28

Feeling safe, don't think is the same as actually being safe (maybe lucky?). When I go to Porto Alegre , I feel safe....then the guys tell me how it's a very dangerous cities in Brasil, so I just looked up murder stats...and Salvador is even higher on the list, 25 vs 39. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_by_murder_rate And from a different website: Salvador Though this part of Brazil is by far one of the most photogenic and architecturally pleasing, it’s not worth taking the risk for the sake of a keepsake photo. Even locals warn people to stay as far away from Salvador as possible, as the number of homicides are enough to make anybody cower. Thanks in large part to prison gangs, Salvador has become the most violent city in Brazil, with violent crime rates higher than the world’s other majorly violent cities. The beautiful town has become increasingly vulnerable due to violence and drugs, and avoiding it would be wise.

Depends on what part of town and how nice/luxurious you want it to be.....to live with the locals in some areas, you can buy a house for 25k usd.....Centro or one of the nicer neighborhoods plan on 100k -250k. USD I paid my Taxes last week, they were $12usd...insurance was about 800 usd, maint---depends on the type of house you get , but labor is VERY cheap and plumbers, electricians are ridiculously cheap compared to US & Canada. Many people hire housekeepers either full time or just 1 or 2 days a week....some of the bigger houses hires full time staff , cleaners, gardeners , maint people, nanny, depending on how much money you have ...avg wage for full time people is 10 usd a day, if they are casual help that come once a week or so they charge about 15-20 usd a day.

Michael, did you ever go? Any updated info....there are INCREDIBLE prices from USA...just bought tix from Boston to Shanghai...$400 usd roundtrip on United.

90 miles from Cancun is Valladolid.....Merida is 180 miles, NOT KM!

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The marriage is Alex idea, not Tom's, lol