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I had to edit the topless out, I hope I got it all cause UTUBE will delete it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLdb0gmGPVk
Thanks for the memories!
You didn't mention where you're coming from. If its U.S. east coast on Tam you can fly during the day without suffering. If you're on a 8-14 hour night flight you'll probably have some jetlag which takes no more than a few hours sleep upon arrival to adjust.
I've flown to SP then domestic for 1½ hrs. and I feel fine, especially when I had a GF to pamper me upon arrival. I did that at least 15 times in an 18 mo. period. I've also flown transatlantic at least 50 times. Jetlag is worse on these flights. Two easy days and you're back to normal.
Tell where you're coming from, season and be specific concerning your meaning of atmosphere. Your physical conditon, age and diet has an effect on long flights.I am coming from the usa, I will probably go in june or july. I was referring to the ultra high humidity in brazil when i said atmosphere. I am in decent shape late 30's and I have a high quality diet. Only problem is I have a underactive thyroid.
I am coming from the usa, I will probably go in june or july. I was referring to the ultra high humidity in brazil when i said atmosphere. I am in decent shape late 30's and I have a high quality diet. Only problem is I have a underactive thyroid.How'd you get so tall -- and thin -- with an underactive thyroid?
I am coming from the usa, I will probably go in june or july. I was referring to the ultra high humidity in brazil when i said atmosphere. I am in decent shape late 30's and I have a high quality diet. Only problem is I have a underactive thyroid.
Next question is where are you going in Brasil? The climate is very different north to south. Rio in June July is relatively cool, weather wise.
I am coming from the usa, I will probably go in june or july. I was referring to the ultra high humidity in brazil when i said atmosphere. I am in decent shape late 30's and I have a high quality diet. Only problem is I have a underactive thyroid.
If you're visiting south Brazil, June & July is the middle of the winter. Humidity is lower. Quite comfortable. The morning temp. can get chilly to cold in the 30's warming to the 60-70s mid-day. S.P. can be chilly this time of the year. Further north, the air temp. warms up. I spent 3 days in RJ in June and it was nice wearing short sleeves daytime hours. I've spent 18 mo. in several southern states where it was cold during the months you mentioned. My GF comes from Rio Grande do Sol and they can have snow in the higher elevations. In south Brazil, January is high season for summer vacations. Schools are closed from mid-Dec. to beginning of February. The southern beaches and resorts are full with vacationers f.ex. Brazilians, Argentinians, Paraguayans and many Europeans. Here you'll find the largest population of blonde, white Brazilians. Read my post #1167 with beach photo, Living in Brazil thread.
I'm sure another informative member can answer your questions concerning northern Brazil.
For those of you that didn't get a chance to go to Rio or Carnival for 2010, perhaps seeing it (and few of it's assets) in HD(High Def) will alleviate some of your pain.
Checkout: http://www.hdclipsbr.com
Enjoy!
How many of you like Devassa beer? They have blond(louira), dark(morena) and Ruiva(red), I like them all....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG0Drkb4L38&feature=player_embedded
How many of you like Devassa beer? They have blond(louira), dark(morena) and Ruiva(red), I like them all....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG0Drkb4L38&feature=player_embedded
At their many bar/restaurant locations around town, they have 5 varieties on tap, as well as bar type food, which will make a good quick meal at a reasonable price. Devassa Ruiva (Pale Ale), Devassa Negra (Dark Ale), Devassa Índia (India Pale Ale - 6,0% vol.), Devassa Mulata (mixture of Loura, Ruiva and Negra) and Sarara which is a rich Weiss type, made with wheat and barley malt.
The Barra location has the best view, right across from the beach and the one in Ipanema is also good service and quality wise. The Copa location is a little crowded and the food and service is not as good.
Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.
Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.There is(or at least was, not sure now with all the remodeling going on) a hotel right in the airport. When you leave the international arrivals exit go all the way to your left near the end of the terminal, I think it is, or ask someone where6
I have no idea what sort of rate(s) they have.
Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.
Layover???? Are you not going down to Copa or Centro? Why are you laying over in GIG? When are you going to be there? I am not sure if you remember the older guy that was with me when we met a few years, but he will be there next week, maybe you two could meet up if you are going to be in town for a few hours.
Chris H
Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.
Try the Luxor aeroporto hotel
http://www.agoda.com/south_america/brazil/rio_de_janeiro/luxor_aeroporto_hotel.html
Poucolouco
03-05-10, 22:16
Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.
This is the hotel in the airport
Rio International Airport First Floor/Red Section
Rio de Janeiro, 21941-570
Como chegar
(0xx)21 3398-3848
* horários aproximados
hotelpousadagaleao.com.br
Layover???? Are you not going down to Copa or Centro? Why are you laying over in GIG? When are you going to be there? I am not sure if you remember the older guy that was with me when we met a few years, but he will be there next week, maybe you two could meet up if you are going to be in town for a few hours.
Chris H
What's Up!
Heading to Fortaleza for a week. Be back in Rio on the 23rd.
Thanks for the suggestions guys. However, I have to tell you that the hotelpousadagaleao has some of the worst reviews that I have ever seen! I may try the Luxor ( 132US per night) but it seems a bit over priced. Since I just need about 8 hrs, I think I'll try one of the "Love" motels.
What's Up!
Heading to Fortaleza for a week. Be back in Rio on the 23rd.
Thanks for the suggestions guys. However, I have to tell you that the hotelpousadagaleao has some of the worst reviews that I have ever seen! I may try the Luxor ( 132US per night) but it seems a bit over priced. Since I just need about 8 hrs, I think I'll try one of the "Love" motels.
Anybody ever been here, (Viña Del Mar Hotel)?
Mr Enternational
03-11-10, 15:52
What's Up!
Heading to Fortaleza for a week. Be back in Rio on the 23rd.
Where are you staying in Fortaleza? I will arrive there early a.m. on the 18th
If you purchase a plane flight to Rio and there is a stop in sao paulo and you decide to stay in SP will the airline have any problem with that? Same goes for coming back.
Where are you staying in Fortaleza? I will arrive there early a.m. on the 18th
So will I! We might be on the same flight. (Gol?)
If you purchase a plane flight to Rio and there is a stop in sao paulo and you decide to stay in SP will the airline have any problem with that? Same goes for coming back.
The few times I've had that, the SP stop has been a very short one. You don't even get off the plane. There might be some new exceptions of course, but I would probably bet on you having to fork out for the additional SP-RIO flight if you don't stay on. It's not that much. But your luggage will be checked through I think.
The few times I've had that, the SP stop has been a very short one. You don't even get off the plane. There might be some new exceptions of course, but I would probably bet on you having to fork out for the additional SP-RIO flight if you don't stay on. It's not that much. But your luggage will be checked through I think.
Most flights stop in Sao Paulo before going to Rio. I have asked a couple of airlines this question and each time I was told that if you miss any leg of your ticket, that it will void the remainder. In other words not only would you have to buy a ticket from Sao Paulo to Rio but you would also have to buy a ticket back home! Some airlines will let you schedule a stop, but as Christopherd said, it will cost you extra.
Clement Mic
03-12-10, 17:54
Stupid question, but better sex with short or tall girls?
Okay, here's how it works:
If you make your reservation and schedule the stopover in SAO at the time of reservation, it normally won't cost any more than just going to Rio. Most international airline fares allow one stop over "en-route" at no additional charge. As long as your fare allows a connection in SAO, you could stop. In fact, most fares allow one stop in each direction at no additional charge. One caveat: If there are airport taxes, you might get a small add-on for those taxes if you stop in the airport, versus just connecting through.
If you have not made your reservation with the stop, you should not miss your connecting flight. Other posters are correct: Once you miss any flight, all subsequent flight on your itinerary (reservation) will be canceled. This includes your return ticket. You would then have to buy a new ticket, one-way back home. Note: if you miss a connecting flight, they will normally give you a couple of hours to show up at the counter and rebook the flights, but this really only works for delayed flights, not for an additional stay. You might get away with this for a late taxi arrival for your return flight, but don't try to create a stop-over with this technique.
This technique of free stop overs can often work, even though the city isn't on the flights that you are planning to be on. For example, NYC-Fortaleza would connect through SAO. But you probable can still do a free stop over in RIO (GIG) because GIG will show up on the air fare code routing for NYC to Fortaleza. The routings are buried in the tariffs and you'll need a good international reservationst or rate-desk at the airline to tell you if it is possible, but more often than not, it is!
Finally, the bad news is that many of the airline reservation systems on the internet will not find these "free" stop overs for you. You might have to talk to reservatons on the phone. And perhaps pay the telephone reservation fee, around $35-50. But, still might be quite a savings.
How do I know all of this, I owned a travel agency for 8 years, went to law school and worked a couple of years as a consultant to one of the major airlines. So, learned a little along the way.
Mud Bug beside Copacabana Palace is a good place to go for a hassle free drink in Copa before going mongering. Plenty of good looking women.
Hey people got to Rio yesterday who wants a beer. I will be across from the help on the beach with budweiser butts shirt on lets get some drinks.
Anyone know if it's ok/safe to drive from Rio and head south all the way to Porto Alegre? Want to hit up some cities on the way as well. But if it's crazy I won't do it. Thanks guys.
Brazil Specialist
03-15-10, 16:41
Anyone know if it's ok/safe to drive from Rio and head south all the way to Porto Alegre? Want to hit up some cities on the way as well. But if it's crazy I won't do it. Thanks guys.
I drove Florianopolis- Curitiba -Sao Paulo -Rio half a year ago. With a Brazilian friend.
It is possible, but there are lots of pitfalls.
Crazy drivers. are you used to this?
corrupt police trying to gauge you! Can you deal with them?
Dangerous places, if you turn into the wrong favela in Rio you can get machinegunned. Really happens. I think a foreign GPS system actually led them into the war zone. A US GPS system is not programmed to avoid war zones in Brazil.
You need local knowledge and Brazilian sense of what is dangerous .......
And of course bad roads with occasional crazy dangers (a manhole in the middle of a puddle, because someone stole the lid to sell it for scrap iron)
It can be done, and it is not totally crazy. But be aware of the dangers.
I would say from Sao Paulo South things get a lot safer and more civilized. A different world.
maybe you start in Curitiba? At least in Sao Paulo and go South immediately. But best you start South of Sao Paulo.
Brazil Specialist
03-15-10, 16:52
Does anyone know of any university’s/education centers that are close enough to monger locations yet isolated enough to where the students or school officials would not notice. I have been given the opportunity to set up a summer study abroad program in economics. My employer will pay for me to take two weeks for exploratory set up and then it would be a summer program every year after that. This seems like a great opportunity to combine both work and pleasure while my trip cost and stay would be paid for by my employer. Any information on education centers in Rio or any of the other monger locations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
First of all, most Universities here are a joke, Mickey Mouse quality.
If you actually want to do something useful, find out which ones are good.
Usually all the federal and state Universities are considered quality, if they are not on strike and if you don't go to a Campus where you get robbed (Fundão near the Airport)
UERJ, UFF, URFJ
Really good is FGV, fundação Getulio Vargas, I think they are world class.
There might be more, I am not an expert, just writing from memories.
how close do you want to be to ***** houses? they are everywhere. Downtown especially. Tijuca, etc .........
If you are good enough in looks and game and age, you might land some fellow students ........
Or go to exotic cities like Porto Velho to study, it is said that they have no ***** houses because regular girls are so easy ..........
Brazil Specialist
03-15-10, 23:08
Your theory is quite correct.
I have met once met a girl at Vila Mimosa that worked at Centaurus the week before. That was one of the rare occasions that I actually did a girl in VM.
I did one ex-Barbarella girl for R$ 80 for 40 minutes in a downtown massage place. Saw several ex Help girls for R$ 20, 25, 50 in various places. Some Help girls always worked during daytime for R$ 20-50 a shot to have a regular secure income and then charged 100-300 at night.
Note I am talking about the pretty young girls, 18-22. Older girls, fat girls, ugly hags, they probably are there too.
Finally I personally accompanied 3 pretty girls this month who were moving between R$ 200-400 for 1 hour Balcony programs and R$ 60 cheap terma programs. One of them had worked for R$ 20 only 2 months ago (I committed the sin to open her eyes and show her she could do better, now she goes for 200-400 instead, and also has standing job offers at several top termas)
I also watched how these poor girls settle for R$ 80 termas who offer overnight stay instead of staying at a R$ 300 termas, because they don't have a place to go at 2am when the terma closes.
Now for myself, for the reasons you explain, I have not set foot in Help for 10 years. And I live 3 blocks from Help. I prefer to do the girls at the cheap places, for fixed price, cheaper then the Help entrance fee.
Since the demise of Help all the lazy GDP's have lost their guppy fishbowl. All the, as I call them, "smart folk", pretty much have been removed from the P4P scene for now. The experienced monger is what left now, so many of the GDP's know that their prices must match what the going rate for the locales they hang out dictates. This is something I just don't play or contemplate.
What am I talking about you may ask? It is the old "Charge where they GDP hangs out theory". If a GDP walks the street, she charges a certain rate. I she is in a disco (I.E. The big Sao Paolo discos, Cafe Photo, Bomboa, Love Story, etc. In other countries it also applies when the GDP is independent.), they want to charge you another rate, and so on. I compare the whole scene just like when you are about to buy a car. Would you pay big bucks for a Ford Fiesta because it is in a Mercedez Benz car lot? Heck no! On the other hand you can find that diamond in the rough in a not so nice place. That is what I crave and value, the bargain.
I don't particularly care where she hangs out that determines how much she is allowed to charge me. It boils down, for me, on her looks, personality, how we get along, what she will do and our chemistry. If all those things align, then we discuss a reasonable rate if that's what I wish to do. That is the girl that comes to my hotel room. Otherwise, it the Termas, massage parlors, clinicas, boites and prives with the set rates. There you can find also willing GDP's who will knock your socks off when you invite them to your apartment or hotel room.
Your theory is quite correct.
I have met once met a girl at Vila Mimosa that worked at Centaurus the week before. That was one of the rare occasions that I actually did a girl in VM.
I did one ex-Barbarella girl for R$ 80 for 40 minutes in a downtown massage place. Saw several ex Help girls for R$ 20, 25, 50 in various places. Some Help girls always worked during daytime for R$ 20-50 a shot to have a regular secure income and then charged 100-300 at night.
Note I am talking about the pretty young girls, 18-22. Older girls, fat girls, ugly hags, they probably are there too.
Finally I personally accompanied 3 pretty girls this month who were moving between R$ 200-400 for 1 hour Balcony programs and R$ 60 cheap terma programs. One of them had worked for R$ 20 only 2 months ago (I committed the sin to open her eyes and show her she could do better, now she goes for 200-400 instead, and also has standing job offers at several top termas)
I also watched how these poor girls settle for R$ 80 termas who offer overnight stay instead of staying at a R$ 300 termas, because they don't have a place to go at 2am when the terma closes.
Now for myself, for the reasons you explain, I have not set foot in Help for 10 years. And I live 3 blocks from Help. I prefer to do the girls at the cheap places, for fixed price, cheaper then the Help entrance fee.Was this a pasted response because you mentioned help which is defunct.
Brazil Specialist
03-17-10, 13:41
Was this a pasted response because you mentioned help which is defunct.
I am not sure if I should respond and waste valuable space on needless discussion.
I replied to voyager's post about the same girls charging different prices depending where they were. Help was a special high price space, like Barbarella. I explained that Help was very special in that the same girls were, and especially now ARE available for cheap cheap money elsewhere.
As I always said, you don't get what you pay for: Help girls usually were NOT high class model college middle class girls who actually can ask such prices from Brazilians. One girl I helped to get out of a R$ 20 place immediately got R$ 400 for one hour programs from Brazilians (through a luxury pimp, of course). But she was a college girl, ex business owner, blonde, tall, etc.
By the way, if some of you guys have too much money, I get always pestered by an agency that has TV, Playboy etc bunnies. Probably from R$ 500 to 5000 and more, and more interesting for Brazilians as you would not even know that the girl is famous.
The fact that Help has closed does not change the argument, neither does it change much about the fact that I did not go inside for 10 years.
But please, let us stop this. More useful discussions.
If you purchase a plane flight to Rio and there is a stop in sao paulo and you decide to stay in SP will the airline have any problem with that? Same goes for coming back.
ask your airline. Stopover privileges are expensive unless you are on a very high priced tariff. Just saw that other people have other info, so please do your research and report back to us if the stopover can be done easily and how.
If you just walk out in São Paulo, say good bye to your luggage that goes to Rio. And there might be other contractual agreements preventing you from stopping early and getting out.
* Try a 3 way flight
your city to Sao Paulo
leave Sao Paulo Rio open and buy
Rio to your city.
* More likely you have to buy
your city to Sao Paulo return ticket
and get 2 separate one way flights from Sao Paulo to Rio
Should be ok, fairly cheap and easy and ok to buy on the spot except on rare extremely important holliday dates
but you will have trouble with customs, checkin, and luggage allowance
for example you might have to be in Sao Paulo 3-4 hours before the departure of your return flight, and re-check your baggage, etc ...........
Brazil only gives 23 kg luggage allowance, but if you prove direct international connection you should be ok. On the other leg where you did a stopover, be prepared to pay extra for luggage.
Brazil Specialist
03-17-10, 14:23
My concern is that once you rent an apartment, the renter might have a spare key to the room and can attack or rob you baring all precaution and courtsey you exercised.
I would be very concerned. Not so much about the apartment owner, but about the 50 ghetto girlfrineds of the 20 recent renters who had a chance to copy the keys. Or if the apartment is being sub-let by a renter.
Actually, I myself had things stolen by the apartment rental agency, some of you guys used her, but she is now dead (alcoholic).
There probably are some door block wedges and door alarms (anyone care to post links?) out there that can help safety a little. But these only help you while you are inside the apartment. But I would rather be robbed while outside the apartment then getting tortured to surrender my pin numbers and wait with a gun toting drug addict watching me while his friend checks out the atm machines with my cards. Actually, even worse is if you have credit cards where you don't even know the pin number and you cannot give it out even under torture.
Sorry for scaring people, it is always good to prepare for the worst. I am not joking, this does happen, though not too frequently. I once rented a place to people with a number safe that nobody had the number too and people were scared shitless as they could not open the safe even under torture.
I myself, ever since I rent rooms (sorry for the spam, did not really mean to), put R$ 500 locks into my doors that have uncopyable keys, sort of like car keys. If a key gets lost, I put in a new lock. I don't like to compromise on safety, I am paranoid. Spent a few thousands on that already, for changing locks and keys.
Brazilian land lords are usually cheap. Cut corners on aircon, mattresses, internet, keys etc. Never seen anyone else use these keys. But the big locksmith store owner has the same lock on his apartment.
Practically every Brazilian you talk to. Except the one you're renting from. Will laugh and say, 'of course the keys have been copied. ' Try to rent direct from owner. Preferably a gringo owner if you're that nervous about it.
Practically every Brazilian you talk to. Except the one you're renting from. Will laugh and say, 'of course the keys have been copied. ' Try to rent direct from owner. Preferably a gringo owner if you're that nervous about it.
I always copy the keys. If you are worried stay in a hotel, they are usually available for the same price that the "gringo owner" will charge but with a lot more security and comfort.
Apartments in Rio nearly always have a doorman. How does the thief with the spare key get past the doorman? Maybe he knows him, maybe he is the gringo owner!
In ten years of renting apartments in Rio with numerous possibilities for spare keys and dodgy locals I have never had my apartment robbed. But I have had money stolen in hotels. There is a lot of misinformation about who to rent from on this site. My advice would be that if it is your first trip stay in a hotel and use the room safe for valuables. If you want to come back then check out some local rental agencies, see what is available and use your intuition to ascertain if the deal is good or not.
But above all remember the golden rule, in every game there is a fool, if you cannot see the fool then it's you!
Brazil Specialist
03-18-10, 17:10
Practically every Brazilian you talk to. Except the one you're renting from. Will laugh and say, 'of course the keys have been copied. ' Try to rent direct from owner. Preferably a gringo owner if you're that nervous about it.
if there was another tenant in there then he and one of his 20 girl friends can have copied the keys. No matter how honest the owner.
Sure, a door man is an additional security. But most door men are not high security guards, and most cheaper buildings have so many people walking in and out that is it not hard to get past the door man.
I myself, ever since I rent rooms (sorry for the spam, did not really mean to), put R$ 500 locks into my doors that have uncopyable keys, sort of like car keys. If a key gets lost, I put in a new lock. I don't like to compromise on safety, I am paranoid. Spent a few thousands on that already, for changing locks and keys.
Brazilian land lords are usually cheap. Cut corners on aircon, mattresses, internet, keys etc. Never seen anyone else use these keys. But the big locksmith store owner has the same lock on his apartment.
Please do share this lock information.
I am not sure if I should respond and waste valuable space on needless discussion.
I replied to voyager's post about the same girls charging different prices depending where they were. Help was a special high price space, like Barbarella. I explained that Help was very special in that the same girls were, and especially now ARE available for cheap cheap money elsewhere.
As I always said, you don't get what you pay for: Help girls usually were NOT high class model college middle class girls who actually can ask such prices from Brazilians. One girl I helped to get out of a R$ 20 place immediately got R$ 400 for one hour programs from Brazilians (through a luxury pimp, of course). But she was a college girl, ex business owner, blonde, tall, etc.
By the way, if some of you guys have too much money, I get always pestered by an agency that has TV, Playboy etc bunnies. Probably from R$ 500 to 5000 and more, and more interesting for Brazilians as you would not even know that the girl is famous.
The fact that Help has closed does not change the argument, neither does it change much about the fact that I did not go inside for 10 years.
But please, let us stop this. More useful discussions.
ask your airline. Stopover privileges are expensive unless you are on a very high priced tariff. Just saw that other people have other info, so please do your research and report back to us if the stopover can be done easily and how.
If you just walk out in São Paulo, say good bye to your luggage that goes to Rio. And there might be other contractual agreements preventing you from stopping early and getting out.
* Try a 3 way flight
your city to Sao Paulo
leave Sao Paulo Rio open and buy
Rio to your city.
* More likely you have to buy
your city to Sao Paulo return ticket
and get 2 separate one way flights from Sao Paulo to Rio
Should be ok, fairly cheap and easy and ok to buy on the spot except on rare extremely important holliday dates
but you will have trouble with customs, checkin, and luggage allowance
for example you might have to be in Sao Paulo 3-4 hours before the departure of your return flight, and re-check your baggage, etc ...........
Brazil only gives 23 kg luggage allowance, but if you prove direct international connection you should be ok. On the other leg where you did a stopover, be prepared to pay extra for luggage.
You are right about the luggage allowance, however I no longer trust the scales for GOL. When I left the states my bag was weighed at 46lbs. (23 kg). When I was leaving Rio for Fortaleza GOL weighed my bag as 32kg. I had to pay R70 extra!
Do not worry about the peanut gallery. Your reports are as always informative and quite entertaining. Do not let some misguided lurkers deprive the rest of us of you sharing your knowledge and experiences. They definitely have added tremendous value to this forum as a true monger's resource tool. Just pay them no mind and trust me, they will just disappear.
I probably shouldn't bother replying as a) I have a legal background and you apparently don't, or aren't familiar with the law on this area; b) I post photos and you apparently don't; c) I'm quite familiar with how basic watermark programs work and usually write about something more pertinent, such as finding women, putting photos in photos threads and photo chitchat in photo chitchat threads - all of which you apparently don't.
This is the first batch of photos I have watermarked in ISG. The reason, should you have the faintest interest, is to dissuade trolls who don't post their own original material from taking the photos and posting them on other sections under other countries, passing them off as their own genuine experiences. This has been a reported problem on a number of forums in ISG.
One thing you are right about and that is your post will encourage me to post less pictures, or possibly none at all on the Brasil section. The usefulness of photos is debatable at best, and time-consuming. As I said, it's to help people who actually go out in the field and report to get an idea of the quality/type etc of a country or area - I've often posted a host of very graphic shots as well but that would have been an entirely secondary perk, and not primarily for picture-collectors such as yourself maybe (looking at your back posts).
Perhaps posting photos is better reserved for forums that haven't deteriorated into chitchats and critiques by people who don't post reports. The one photo you moaned about, out of what is the largest contribution of photos of recent days, didn't have your w*nk area fully obscured by the watermark anyway. I am surprised that your imagination has so little exercise when it is such a great source of pleasure to you.
I believe there are a great number of techie forums in the Internet - why not offer your techie-for-dummies advice in there where it might, might, even be welcomed by the even less fortunate?
[note to ISG supporters - this is a photo thread and I loathe to rant without including photos in the post - much of my posting is from a mobile phone and doesn't let me include pics. When I get a moment on a PC, I will try to remember to add some pics to this or a subsequent post that may be useful to people who use the forum as intended etc etc etc.]
Gaius Suetonius
03-20-10, 15:39
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Do not worry about the peanut gallery. Your reports are as always informative and quite entertaining. Do not let some misguided lurkers deprive the rest of us of you sharing your knowledge and experiences. They definitely have added tremendous value to this forum as a true monger's resource tool. Just pay them no mind and trust me, they will just disappear.
Thanks for your kind comments, Voyajer1. However, as you can see from the flak on the photo thread, it really isn't worth the bother . . .
Brazil Specialist
03-21-10, 10:22
You are right about the luggage allowance, however I no longer trust the scales for GOL. When I left the states my bag was weighed at 46lbs. (23 kg). When I was leaving Rio for Fortaleza GOL weighed my bag as 32kg. I had to pay R70 extra!
46 lbs is 21 kg. divide by 2 minus 10%
32 kg is such a blatant mistake, there is something wrong.
But 46 lbs is fairly light luggage. You should have tried another scale.
I suspect you did not pay attention to weighing in the US. 32 kg is 70 lbs. Or you put it wrong on the scale in the US, half outside the scale.
Or they added 25 lbs of drugs to your luggage while it was in transit. Something is very wrong.
Brazil Specialist
03-21-10, 10:26
Please do share this lock information.
http://www.mul-t-lock.com/
http://www.multlock.com.br/
Guess Brazilian pricing is probably triple the US pricing.. If you can find out, let me know. I always bought in Brazil, prices are scary.
They have an interesting lock, where you get a set of 3 keys. If you insert key 2, they cancel key1 automatically. so if key1 gets stolen, you insert key 2 and just go along with life.
Most of the info on this board seems to state that the lower end termas and massagem's in centro are closed over the weekends. Is this true for the Copa area as well. What about VM? What's a poor monger to do if he is in a hotel that does not allow Girl's and is on a limited budget?
Most of the info on this board seems to state that the lower end termas and massagem's in centro are closed over the weekends. Is this true for the Copa area as well. What about VM? What's a poor monger to do if he is in a hotel that does not allow Girl's and is on a limited budget?Centro is a ghost town on weekends. Don't bother, although something might be open. Closer to Copa, there's a small one in Lagoa Machado, on the same street to the right of the big Church that you see when you exit the Metro.
What's a poor monger to do if he is in a hotel that does not allow Girl's and is on a limited budget?Most on this board will tell you to rent an apt an opposed to a hotel.
Most of the info on this board seems to state that the lower end termas and massagem's in centro are closed over the weekends. Is this true for the Copa area as well. What about VM? What's a poor monger to do if he is in a hotel that does not allow Girl's and is on a limited budget?
VM is 24/7 including holidays. Saturday is one of the busiest days and tends to be pretty crowded by 10pm until the early hours. Sunday mornings don't seem worth the trip to VM if I'm staying in Copa. Centro or closer I'll happily roll in for a look.
Centro lower end termas have limited opening at weekends that varies, and generally less girls working. North Centro often has a few still open when the main ones are shut, but after mid-afternoon they are few and far between.
Copa doesn't have much in the way of lower end termas; the mid-range cheapies sometimes open at the weekend.
in answer to your question but should probably be on Rio de Janeiro thread - my apologies
IF a bug bites you in the anus when you are having sex on a disease riddled mattress and you get sick can you sue VM?
Poucolouco
03-27-10, 00:20
IF a bug bites you in the anus when you are having sex on a disease riddled mattress and you get sick can you sue VM?
No. But if this happens before 2012 you won't even be able to be treated under the National Health Care system. You should either bring your own mattress cover or cover your ass. :)
The question of comparisons comes up every so often - a bit pointless as it's never like for like - but for those like me who strangely enjoy such things, here's what I've been paying this year (for anyone who actually likes my posts, you can find tearly all the reports by backtracking thru my posts list). Regards, C
Brasil from £7 up to £60
Argentina from £5 to £32
Australia £90 (massage & hj)
Philippines from £9 to £20
Singapore £45
Cambodia £17-£34
Scotland £50-£80
Mr Enternational
03-27-10, 16:50
The question of comparisons comes up every so often - a bit pointless as it's never like for like - but for those like me who strangely enjoy such things, here's what I've been paying this year (for anyone who actually likes my posts, you can find tearly all the reports by backtracking thru my posts list). Regards, C
Brasil from £7 up to £60
Argentina from £5 to £32
Australia £90 (massage & hj)
Philippines from £9 to £20
Singapore £45
Cambodia £17-£34
Scotland £50-£80
Thailand £6-£51: from 1 pop SW urchin or SW cutie to all night and half of next day (12 hours or so) club or a-gogo girl.
Like you said, it is never comparing apples to apples. But I find that the best service and least hassles (Brasil, Argentina, Australia, Singapore, Thailand) comes from a Thailand club girl or SW. There is nothing like having an all night GFE without discussing price first, putting £20 next to her purse when she is in the shower and she comes and sees it and thanks you from the bottom of her heart.
Professor 1
03-27-10, 17:24
IF a bug bites you in the anus when you are having sex on a disease riddled mattress and you get sick can you sue VM?
Yes, you can sue; however, the defendant will successfully argue that you assumed the risk, which is an affirmative defense. :)
The question of comparisons comes up every so often - a bit pointless as it's never like for like -
Brasil from £7 up to £60
Argentina from £5 to £32
Australia £90 (massage & hj)
Philippines from £9 to £20
Singapore £45
Cambodia £17-£34
Scotland £50-£80Whatever. I will stick to Brasil. Much more fun with "a bagunça daqui" and the non-logical way of life. Remember that, in Singapore you cannot spit in the street.
Brazil Specialist
03-28-10, 03:16
Most of the info on this board seems to state that the lower end termas and massagem's in centro are closed over the weekends. Is this true for the Copa area as well. What about VM? What's a poor monger to do if he is in a hotel that does not allow Girl's and is on a limited budget?
a monger should not choose a hotel that does not allow girls. That is the first question before checking into a hotel: is there a problem with female visitors.
It is legitimate that some hotels want only family oriented business. Many are liberal.
Yes, cheap brothels are reduced on Saturday (very few open with reduced staff and timing) and basically all closed on Sundays). VM is open, but even for my liberal taste VM is too low and filthy.
Brazil Specialist
03-28-10, 03:19
The question of comparisons comes up every so often - a bit pointless as it's never like for like - but for those like me who strangely enjoy such things, here's what I've been paying this year (for anyone who actually likes my posts, you can find tearly all the reports by backtracking thru my posts list). Regards, C
Brasil from £7 up to £60
Argentina from £5 to £32
Australia £90 (massage & hj)
Philippines from £9 to £20
Singapore £45
Cambodia £17-£34
Scotland £50-£80
You must be British. Most of the world is not too familiar with British pound exchange rate, it would be good if you translated that into dollars or at least euros.
But, whatever the exchange rate, I see you are using the low end prices. In Makati Philippines you can pay much higher prices, and in Brazil most people pay the prices you quote for what in the Philippines would be called short time (under 2 hours).
I found Brazil ridicolous expensive.
Not only mongering also the costs for hotels and food are more than double to that what you pay in Asia.
How much is a LT in Thailand and how much in Brazil?
Albert Punter
03-28-10, 13:08
It is a fact that it is more than 3 years Brazilian currency is the strongest in the world and this made this country more expensive than before.
However when we talk about mongering, considering the average quality and the variety you get, I believe here money is well spent.
I found Brazil ridicolous expensive.
Not only mongering also the costs for hotels and food are more than double to that what you pay in Asia.
How much is a LT in Thailand and how much in Brazil?
a monger should not choose a hotel that does not allow girls. That is the first question before checking into a hotel: is there a problem with female visitors.
It is legitimate that some hotels want only family oriented business. Many are liberal.
Yes, cheap brothels are reduced on Saturday (very few open with reduced staff and timing) and basically all closed on Sundays). VM is open, but even for my liberal taste VM is too low and filthy.
Even if you’re staying at a 4-star family hotel for your own comfort or company expense account, sex motels are very popular and numerous that cater to sexual adventures that are very inexpensive f. ex. a 3 hr. session for about $25-45 is worth it with a jacuzzi, king size bed, videos, well stocked mini-refrig., discrete 24/7 kitchen service and more. Almost any town has several motels for this purpose so a couple can get away from home stress and enjoy a few private hours together.
My GF and I would go to this 5 star luxury motel after 11 PM and stay 3-5 hours. Once we stayed to early morning, had breakfast and returned home just before her teenage son left for school. They are so popular one Saturday night we had to wait about 30 minutes in the car before a room was available. Each room has a garage for discretion. Brazilians are much more advanced in this area than most western countries.
Of course if you’re in SP, Rio or other major city going to a motel is not the easiest choice. There must be a cheaper ST hotel for these purposes.
Mr Enternational
03-28-10, 17:26
I found Brazil ridicolous expensive.
Not only mongering also the costs for hotels and food are more than double to that what you pay in Asia.
How much is a LT in Thailand and how much in Brazil?
Apt Thailand: US$123/month (4000 baht) or daily hotel US$35. Apt Brazil: US$769/month (R$1400) or daily US$65 (R$120).
Short Time in Thailand: US$15 (500 baht). Short Time in Brazil: US$82 (R$150).
Long Time in Thailand: US$30 (1000 baht). Long Time in Brazil: They are asking US$220 (R$400) now. Did one the other night for $82 (R$150). Damn R$150 ain't what it used to be; I quit!
Pics are a sample of Thailand from earlier this month. You have to be your own judge of where your money is best spent.
*Current exchange rates at time of post.
Apt Thailand: US$123/month or daily hotel US$35. Apt Brazil: US$770/month or daily US$65.
Long Time in Thailand: US$30. Long Time in Brazil: They are asking US$220 now. Did one the other night for $82 (R$150). Damn R$150 ain't what it used to be; I quit!
Part of the problem is the Real has increased 25% in value against the US$ since its better days in 2004-06. Another thing is Asia is thousand times more competitive for that market.
I found Brazil ridicolous expensive.
Not only mongering also the costs for hotels and food are more than double to that what you pay in Asia.
How much is a LT in Thailand and how much in Brazil?
Well as we used to say if you want to dance you have to pay the band.
My vacation is over now but here is a sample of one of my days in Rio recently:
Breakfast: 8 reais
Lunch at the Marriott, BLT with 4 beers: 60 reais
Dinner at Porcao in Flamengo for 2 including 1 bottle of Malbec from Mendoza Argentina: 300 reais
Entrance fee and drinks to 2A2 swing club: 300 reais
Escort fee for dinner/swing club and after swing club party: 400 reais.
Total cost: 1068 reais
1068 reais / 1.8 = $593 dollars.
I didn't do this everyday but a few days, other days were more like 350 reais if I grabbed a girl out of Dolce Vita.
While $593 is a lot of money, it was worth every penny of it plus for me to do that in NY with a professional escort would have cost me thousands.
Yeah - but I don't mind that Brasil has got more expensive for some. I was never a big fan of Help or Termas, my apartment is a few yards from the beach and costs me 50R, I have nice long time at a good price (about 150R or less), and - the big 'and' - I love Brasil. I like Thailand for the weather and nice photo ops but there's less to do for my tastes (I can't dance thai lol) and, even though my porto is relatively low, I am not 100% dependent on people being able to speak English in Brasil. If you travel primarily for mongering and little else, maybe Thailand or the Philippines is a good deal. It's whatever you like. For me, Brasil. A large proportion of Thai & Filipino women I can barely tell apart - races of sweetly squashed noses ;) whereas I easily recognise every Brasilian is an individual. They also tend to have a joy and a dignity that I find exciting (hello, carnaval). Buenos Aires is less hassle. Like Singapore but with better discount.
Mr Enternational
03-28-10, 18:03
Part of the problem is the Real has increased 25% in value against the US$ since its better days in 2004-06. Another thing is Asia is thousand times more competitive for that market.That may be 20% of the problem. However, 80% of it is this Brazilian math. Hey the exchange rate for these guys is fucked up now. So instead of the R$50 for short time or the R$100-R$150 for long time that we used to get, we will say R$200 for short time and R$400 for long time. I remember when the max you would pay for TLN was R$300. And that was from one of the Help stunners when the exchange rate was twice as much in our favor as it is now. A Balcony or MP rat would not dare fix her mouth to speak anything of that sort.
I need your help guys. I am in Rio and desperately need a cure or some something I can take for a case of "Montezuma`s Revenge"!
Mr Enternational
03-28-10, 18:26
I need your help guys. I am in Rio and desperately need a cure or some something I can take for a case of "Montezuma`s Revenge"!As soon as we got back from VM last night it got me too. Good thing we left when we did. I'm cool now though. It was that Monchique. I'm through with that place now. It has gone to shit.
I need your help guys. I am in Rio and desperately need a cure or some something I can take for a case of "Montezuma`s Revenge"!Go to a farmacia and get some "Imosec," it's the same thing as Imodium. Should plug you right up until the "Revenge" is over.
Get you some cipor 500 a 5pac should cost your about 10us dollars.
I need your help guys. I am in Rio and desperately need a cure or some something I can take for a case of "Montezuma`s Revenge"!
Rio Me Ever
03-28-10, 22:19
I tried to get on 4x4's web site but it said it was not found.
It used to be http://www.quatroporquatro.com.br/
Does anyone know what it is now?
Thanks,
R4M4E
I need your help guys. I am in Rio and desperately need a cure or some something I can take for a case of "Montezuma`s Revenge"!
Diasec (loperamide) - any chemist. If it doesn't sort it I believe the correct thing is to ask the chemist for an antibiotic (tell them what it's for). No script needed. Get well soon.
Yeah. But I don't mind that Brasil has got more expensive for some. I was never a big fan of Help or Termas, my apartment is a few yards from the beach and costs me 50R, I have nice long time at a good price (about 150R or less), and. The big 'and'. I love Brasil. I like Thailand for the weather and nice photo ops but there's less to do for my tastes (I can't dance thai LOL) and, even though my porto is relatively low, I am not 100% dependent on people being able to speak English in Brasil. If you travel primarily for mongering and little else, maybe Thailand or the Philippines is a good deal. It's whatever you like. For me, Brasil. A large proportion of Thai & Filipino women I can barely tell apart. Races of sweetly squashed noses. Whereas I easily recognise every Brasilian is an individual. They also tend to have a joy and a dignity that I find exciting (hello, carnaval). Buenos Aires is less hassle. Like Singapore but with better discount.50 Reales? For your living quarters? Rio is full of these airless, lightless sub-standard, noisy, shoe-box sized (so called) apartments. The good ones get passed down like family heirlooms. Finding a truly decent place to stay is one of the biggest downsides of Rio. Compared to Asia, Colombia, and most other places. If you travel primarily for mongering and little else, maybe Brasil is a good deal.
50 Reales? For your living quarters? Rio is full of these airless, lightless sub-standard, noisy, shoe-box sized (so called) apartments. The good ones get passed down like family heirlooms. Finding a truly decent place to stay is one of the biggest downsides of Rio. Compared to Asia, Colombia, and most other places. If you travel primarily for mongering and little else, maybe Brasil is a good deal.
True, it takes effort, but my apto certainly isn't any of things you mention. It has a separate bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, plus a verandah that is nice for the sun in the morning and looking at the stars at night. If I use the aircon much I let her know and we discuss it and I give her something extra, all on a very friendly basis and a lot of trust. It doesn't have a safe or internet, neither of which I miss, but it is a good respectable apartment block and furnished with a nice personal touch, as a couple of forum members can vouch. And before I get a host of emails, I have introduced four or five people this year to the landlady this year alone, and a couple of said how well they got on with her, but no, I won't pass on the details on the forum or by PM precisely as it is indeed a very respectable place, not a dive, the elderly landlady likes to get to know her tenants, and I only introduce people who I personally meet and who I feel would make a good match, as with any social introductions. But it is not the only decent apartment in Copa that rents at that price. As I have said before, take the time to get to know decent local people. 50R is not standard tourist price, and if people prefer to play Brasil as wealthy tourists worrying about bandwidth, then you have to pay for it. If you truly love Brasil and the people you will fit in and they will give you normal prices. I wasn't boasting - just explaining why I do indeed enjoy myself at a reasonable rate in Brasil over more or less anywhere else, and there are plenty of others who work it out the same.
Agreed that Brasil has been getting more and more expensive for the past few years. Some things have pretty much doubled in price. Specially airfare within Brasil which was relatively cheap in 2005 is no more.
However, despite the increasing cost of things in Brasil, there is something truly special about Brasil that no other place can match. It's difficult to put it into words. One could write a thick book about the myriad of allures of Brasil. :)
Here's a very short one for starter and to the relief of those who do not enjoy reading much, it's mainly pictures. Enjoy.
Salve o Brasil!
http://matadortrips.com/photo-essay-10-reasons-to-love-brazil
Cheers.
P.S. BrazilSpecialist, it this day and age of the internet, it's not very difficult to get a conversion from virtually any currency to another one. There are tons of places online and if you have a smart phone such as an iphone you could download a free currency converter right there.
Most of the info on this board seems to state that the lower end termas and massagem's in centro are closed over the weekends. Is this true for the Copa area as well. What about VM? What's a poor monger to do if he is in a hotel that does not allow Girl's and is on a limited budget?
One floor of Uruguaiana 24 and BA 85 are open on Saturday until early afternoon and Leandro Martins #5 is open on Saturday until about 10 pm. True that the selection is not as good as on weekdays, as the better earners, seldom come to work on Saturday. Centro after 1 pm, becomes deserted and may be a bit more risky after dark.
Sunday is a good day for going to the beach, resting and going out with one of the Garotas, previously arranged during the week. (they like to go to the Feira de Sao Cristovao). Barao do Flamengo Motel around Largo do Machado, is affordable at about 50 reais for a Periodo and located near the metro station.
True, it takes effort, but my apto certainly isn't any of things you mention. It has a separate bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, plus a verandah that is nice for the sun in the morning and looking at the stars at night. If I use the aircon much I let her know and we discuss it and I give her something extra, all on a very friendly basis and a lot of trust. It doesn't have a safe or internet, neither of which I miss, but it is a good respectable apartment block and furnished with a nice personal touch, as a couple of forum members can vouch. And before I get a host of emails, I have introduced four or five people this year to the landlady this year alone, and a couple of said how well they got on with her, but no, I won't pass on the details on the forum or by PM precisely as it is indeed a very respectable place, not a dive, the elderly landlady likes to get to know her tenants, and I only introduce people who I personally meet and who I feel would make a good match, as with any social introductions. But it is not the only decent apartment in Copa that rents at that price. As I have said before, take the time to get to know decent local people. 50R is not standard tourist price, and if people prefer to play Brasil as wealthy tourists worrying about bandwidth, then you have to pay for it. If you truly love Brasil and the people you will fit in and they will give you normal prices. I wasn't boasting - just explaining why I do indeed enjoy myself at a reasonable rate in Brasil over more or less anywhere else, and there are plenty of others who work it out the same.Congratulations. You're a man who's found his comfort zone! Enjoy yourself.
John Cricket
03-30-10, 04:24
As soon as we got back from VM last night it got me too. Good thing we left when we did. I'm cool now though. It was that Monchique. I'm through with that place now. It has gone to shit.If you were in VM, there's a very good chance it wasn't Monchique that did it to you.
http://matadortrips.com/photo-essay-10-reasons-to-love-brazil
".....in brazil i have observed locals of all classes, watching crowds on beaches and buses, in malls, restaurants, the slums, and on the streets. many of them have that same twinkle in their eye, an uplifting smile on their face. every single day."
this is exactly the kind of pueril, stereotypical, stupidly beatific and superficial rose-tinted view about brasil that really cracks me up.
this guy obviously doesn't realize that many women in brasil don't walk with a "twinkle in their eye", as he lyrically raves. if he'd scratched just a bit behind the surface, he'd knew that according to the world health organization, brasil has one of the highest rate of sexual violence/[CodeWord123] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord123)/violence towards women in the world, and that approximately 45% of the women in brasil have suffered physical or sexual violence at some point during their lives (> 15 years of age). being molested doesn't bring brasileiras a "uplifting smile on their face every single day" in my opinion.
one example among dozens others which jeopardize the myth of the carefree and marvelous country populated with easy-going and kind people, and that the happy blind believers and simpleton daydreamers like to peddle.
as you state according to who i don't believe their claims after living 1½ yrs in brazil having contact with so many people and some families. my impression is br m have nonviolent respect for women.
after living many yrs. in europe there are many incidents that muslim men are the most violent individuals on earth towards women and other men. they circumcise their daughters between ages 4-8 especially in somalia and ethiopia. they will kill their daughters if she dates whites (if dad disapproves) to maintain family pride. it happened in sweden, denmark, france etc. see the film “the stoning of soraya m”. they will castrate their daughter’s husband if he cheats, then behead him. it happened in denmark. just look how saudi and afghan men treat their women. 13-16 yr. old teenage muslim boys have gang raped white girls.
a dutch filmmaker was murdered on the streets in the netherlands i think in 2002 or 03 because he exposed the islamic crimes against women in general using a bare breasted ethiopian woman whom spoke of the circumcision she suffered as a child and the charia laws against women f.ex. baring their breasts. i saw the uncensored film on tv. the woman has been living underground ever since because of treats and fear for her life. need i tell more? i can page after page after page. did who forget that part of the planet for fear of retaliation?
as you state according to who i don't believe their claims after living 1½ yrs in brazil having contact with so many people and some families. my impression is br m have nonviolent respect for women.
after living many yrs. in europe there are many incidents that muslim men are the most violent individuals on earth towards women and other men. they circumcise their daughters between ages 4-8 especially in somalia and ethiopia. they will kill their daughters if she dates whites to maintain family pride. it happened in sweden, denmark, france etc. see the film “the stoning of soraya m”. they will castrate their daughter’s husband if he cheats, then behead him. it happened in denmark. just look how saudi and afghan men treat their women. 13-16 yr. old teenage muslim boys have gang raped white girls. need i tell more? i can page after page after page. did who forget that part of the planet for fear of retaliation?
no need to be angry not to harangue the board with anti-muslim malevolent diatribes. anyone with half a brain knows that domestic violence and violence towards women is a real bane in sa, and especially in brasil.
anyhow it's who numbers. no reason to doubt. unless of course you're a un "conspiracy theorist".
and fyi, just note that 80% of the muslims in the world are not arabic and that on 60 islamic countries only a very few (some 3-4) are ruled by the charia (islamic rules), and maybe 10 use charia only for births and marriages. all the others are laics and in those islam is just a cultural heritage. and in those country violence towards women is rather low (lower than in europe, and much lower than in sa, still who numbers). so you can't put together iran, somalia, ethiopia, ect with kazakstan, indonesia or uzbekistan as if islam was a civilisation, each country having its own culture and differences.
and btw women excision (what you call circumcision) is not a specific muslim practice by any means. it is a traditional practice that existed long before islam arrival in africa.
It’s not anger nor to harangue the board with anti-muslim malevolent diatribes. It is known evidence and fact there is more domestic violence elsewhere of an unacceptable, uncivilized, extreme nature compared to what WHO may claim in Brazil. The media in N. Am. is hush. These horrendous crimes need more public attention. Back to topic.
http://digg.com/d3z7PI
something for everyone eh? Keeps you warm is Khazakstan, generates WHO figures without using a laxative, and let's you be mister nasty in the privacy of your own home.
If your tongue has no bone and flaps easily . . .
To Mr P.: It's not that you're wrong, women in Brasil are frequently worried about being molested, it's just that you're so blinkered, one-sided, and spouting stuff simply to vent your pent up angst over one garota in a million who f*cked you over.
If Alessandra Ambrosia said she wanted sex with you, you'd probably stop to tell her there was something wrong with her. And, in a creepy sort of way, I guess you'd be right. :-P
as you state according to who i don't believe their claims after living 1½ yrs in brazil having contact with so many people and some families. my impression is br m have nonviolent respect for women.
after living many yrs. in europe there are many incidents that muslim men are the most violent individuals on earth towards women and other men. they circumcise their daughters between ages 4-8 especially in somalia and ethiopia. they will kill their daughters if she dates whites (if dad disapproves) to maintain family pride. it happened in sweden, denmark, france etc. see the film “the stoning of soraya m”. they will castrate their daughter’s husband if he cheats, then behead him. it happened in denmark. just look how saudi and afghan men treat their women. 13-16 yr. old teenage muslim boys have gang raped white girls.
a dutch filmmaker was murdered on the streets in the netherlands i think in 2002 or 03 because he exposed the islamic crimes against women in general using a bare breasted ethiopian woman whom spoke of the circumcision she suffered as a child and the charia laws against women f.ex. baring their breasts. i saw the uncensored film on tv. the woman has been living underground ever since because of treats and fear for her life. need i tell more? i can page after page after page. did who forget that part of the planet for fear of retaliation?more out of context information, to what purpose? no monopoly on this anywhere. just no one in us media talks about isreali brothrels stocked with cis and asian women to serve the 'scholars' (i.e. hasidim's). or treatment of wives by their jewsh fundamentalist husbands: 'the hole in the sheet'; the price of rubies, et.al.
To Mr P.: you're so blinkered, one-sided, and spouting stuff simply to vent your pent up angst over one garota in a million who f*cked you over.
Such wit, class and insight. Impressive indeed.
No wonder why Vila Mimosa and Phnom Penh nasty brothels are your favorite playgrounds, and illiterate semi-enslaved skanky prostitutes who had more than a few thousands filthy mongers blow loads of putrid splooge in their gaping pie holes your travel "trophies" and referencial "GFE".
Oh, FYI, no girl ever "fuked me over", would it be in Brasil or FSU. This silly argument only points out your - and your counterparts - weakness in rhetoric.
And FYI, just note that 80% of the muslims in the world are not arabic and that on 60 islamic countries only a very few (some 3-4) are ruled by the charia (islamic rules, i.e women excision), and maybe 10 use charia only for births and marriages.
I could name you here at least 20 countries where the Scharia is law.
Violence and Islam go hand in hand, in Europe, prisons filled with muslims, in france 70% of the inmates are muslims.
I could name you here at least 20 countries where the Scharia is law.
Oh well ... I don't know why I even care to answer. You obviously don't know what you're talking about. Name 20 countries RULED by charia then.
in france 70% of the inmates are muslims.
On this matter also, you obviously don't know what you're talking about. You get your world knowledge from Fox News ?
The north african/black-ethnic people from 3rd or 4th generation in France are not "religionized". Most are atheists. They are, unfortunately for a majority of them, social rejects.
Back to current topic. Which is a priori WHO numbers for domestic violence and sexual violence towards women in Brasil, whether Mollah Christopher likes it or not.
Oh well ... I don't know why I even care to answer. You obviously don't know what you're talking about. Name 20 countries RULED by charia then, smart guy.
On this matter also, you obviously don't know what you're talking about. You get your world knowledge from Fox News ?
The arab-ethnic people from 3rd or 4th generation in France are not "religionized". They are just, unfortunately for a majority of them, social rejects.
Back to current topic. Which is a priori domestic violence and sexual violence towards women in Brasil, whether Mollah Christopher likes it or not.I can't believe -- a first: have to agree with Prosal here on this one. Travel and experiencing the Muslim world first-hand puts the lie to anti-Muslim frothing hysteria.
Yeah - but I don't mind that Brasil has got more expensive for some. I was never a big fan of Help or Termas, my apartment is a few yards from the beach and costs me 50R, I have nice long time at a good price (about 150R or less), and - the big 'and' - I love Brasil. I like Thailand for the weather and nice photo ops but there's less to do for my tastes (I can't dance thai lol) and, even though my porto is relatively low, I am not 100% dependent on people being able to speak English in Brasil. If you travel primarily for mongering and little else, maybe Thailand or the Philippines is a good deal. It's whatever you like. For me, Brasil. A large proportion of Thai & Filipino women I can barely tell apart - races of sweetly squashed noses ;) whereas I easily recognise every Brasilian is an individual. They also tend to have a joy and a dignity that I find exciting (hello, carnaval). Buenos Aires is less hassle. Like Singapore but with better discount.
Is this 50R per day, week or what?
Including condominium? Temporada? Luz? Number of rooms? Rental period?
Be a bit more specific.
this is exactly the kind of pueril, stereotypical, stupidly beatific and superficial rose-tinted view about brasil that really cracks me up.
this guy obviously doesn't realize that many women in brasil don't walk with a "twinkle in their eye", as he lyrically raves. if he'd scratched just a bit behind the surface, he'd knew that according to the world health organization, brasil has one of the highest rate of sexual violence/[CodeWord123] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord123)/violence towards women in the world, and that approximately 45% of the women in brasil have suffered physical or sexual violence at some point during their lives (> 15 years of age). being molested doesn't bring brasileiras a "uplifting smile on their face every single day" in my opinion.
one example among dozens others which jeopardize the myth of the carefree and marvelous country populated with easy-going and kind people, and that the happy blind believers and simpleton daydreamers like to peddle.
the metro in rio has special carriages for women for a reason.
the goalkeeper from flamengo recently asked which man hadn't slapped his wife after the striker was accused of beating his girlfriend. it is not the paradise that some try to make out. brasil has its problems but look on the bright side, these problems have helped creat some of the best sex machines on the planet.
Is this 50R per day, week or what?
Including condominium? Temporada? Luz? Number of rooms? Rental period?
Be a bit more specific.
Errrm . . . I did actually say how many rooms I had. What's a condominium? About 50R a night, sometimes less, including electric except for lots of ac. A bit more or a bit less depending how long I take it for (usually anything from a couple of weeks to a couple of months or so.) Not an agency. Are you asking if it has lights?? Of course it does. And fans and tv and cooker and nice big fridge and hot water and a stereo I've left from last year and keep meaning to fix. Anything else you want to know????
i can't believe -- a first: have to agree with prosal here on this one. travel and experiencing the muslim world first-hand puts the lie to anti-muslim frothing hysteria.
i've been living almost a decade in several different islamic countries and i would say that nyc expat's view is spot on. its impossible to get any statistics on domestic violence in islamic countries because wifebeating is allowed by quran. as simple as that.
also muslims do more sex crimes than anyone else, especially in europe. its known fact that this is one of the reasons why right wing parties are so popular there. in my home country muslims are being convicted of [CodeWord123] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord123) in more than 50% of the all cases. there are less than 5% muslims in my home country.
there is no hysteria, the facts are easily being found.
On this matter also, you obviously don't know what you're talking about. You get your world knowledge from Fox News ?
I'm not American and they don't know what trouble with the religion of peace we're having in Europe.
I'm affreid every weekend when I take the subway in Munich. It is very likely to get beat up by turks just cos you're not a Turk/Arab/Muslim.
If you ask them, they all belive in Islam, in France as well.
The Metro in Rio has special carriages for women for a reason.
The goalkeeper from Flamengo recently asked which man hadn't slapped his wife after the striker was accused of beating his girlfriend. It is not the paradise that some try to make out. Brasil has its problems but look on the bright side, these problems have helped creat some of the best sex machines on the planet.
Brazilian women can be violent too. I have weathered several fits of rage, and I can testify that tempers are much hotter than in Europe. When these kinds of arguments happen, it is safer to conduct them out of the kitchen, at a safe distance from knives!
On the other hand, my experience with quite a few Arabic girls (Algerian, Moroccan, Lebanese, Egyptian, Syrian) and Turkish is that they are very sweet and submissive.
But Moslem North-African girls living in Europe are very agressive.
Brazilian women can be violent too. I have weathered several fits of rage, and I can testify that tempers are much hotter than in Europe.
Absolutely. I remember the night when the lovely Bianca from VM Casa 56 let loose on a bunch of noisy gringos spoiling for a fight. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: . . . oops, wasn't you was it? ;) :D
Absolutely. I remember the night when the lovely Bianca from VM Casa 56 let loose on a bunch of noisy gringos spoiling for a fight.... Oops, wasn't you was it?.Hi Christopherd,
Just wondering if the girl in the picture in this post was still available anywhere? Any info would be much appreciated.
RS
i've been living almost a decade in several different islamic countries and i would say that nyc expat's view is spot on. its impossible to get any statistics on domestic violence in islamic countries because wifebeating is allowed by quran. as simple as that.
also muslims do more sex crimes than anyone else, especially in europe. its known fact that this is one of the reasons why right wing parties are so popular there. in my home country muslims are being convicted of [CodeWord123] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord123) in more than 50% of the all cases. there are less than 5% muslims in my home country.
there is no hysteria, the facts are easily being found.repressed sexual frustration needs an outlet! let the muslims take a page from their semitic brothers in tel aviv and import c. i. s. and asian women, open brothrels, and line up to be serviced. or, take flights to brazil, crowd into balcony bar, call escorts, and hit the termas. that's all they need to stop feeling hostility.
As soon as we got back from VM last night it got me too. Good thing we left when we did. I'm cool now though. It was that Monchique. I'm through with that place now. It has gone to shit.
Good hanging out with you Mr E. I don't think that it was Monchique. Mine lasted until I got back home. I tried something "Repoflor", which seemed to be working until I ate some yogurt on the plane. BIG mistake! Surprisingly Pepto Bismal took care of the "Revenge" But, I'm currently taking an antibiotic.
Thanks for the advice guys!
Repressed sexual frustration needs an outlet! Let the muslims take a page from their semitic brothers in tel aviv and import C. I. S. And asian women, open brothrels, and line up to be serviced. Or, take flights to Brazil, crowd into balcony bar, call escorts, and hit the termas. That's all they need to stop feeling hostility.
I disagree.
There is only one cure for them.
Ok this is getting stupid.
There is no need for religous debates on here.
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David Smash
04-06-10, 23:38
I'm heading to Brazil in May. (Around Memorial Day week) and I was wondering where would be the best place to get my visa? I'm in NYC so there is a consulate here but if there is a better way I'm all ears
I'm heading to Brazil in May. (Around Memorial Day week) and I was wondering where would be the best place to get my visa? I'm in NYC so there is a consulate here but if there is a better way I'm all ears
I don't know of a better way, if you are in NY then go to the consulate get the paperwork and the specifics and then drop it off or go online first. If you don't have the time then you can have a VISA service do the footwork for you, which is what I do every 5 years because I don't have the time. I send my documents to the agency, they go to the consulate drop it off and then pick it up and then send it to me via fedex, very simple and easy but I have to pay for it.
I'm heading to Brazil in May. (Around Memorial Day week) and I was wondering where would be the best place to get my visa? I'm in NYC so there is a consulate here but if there is a better way I'm all ears
Do not go to the consulate first. You have to go online to the Brazilian Consulate website and fill out the application on line. You print it out after completion and send it in (or drop it off) with your passport sized photos and your passport. The process is very well done and documented. You can track each stage of the application, receipt of documents and passport, and return mailing, all from the website.
I used to use a Visa service, but the Brazilian Consulate has become so efficient that the last one I did via mail, received my visa in less than 8 days.
Just go read:
http://en.brazilny.org/index.php?/consulado/anchor/tourist/
David Smash
04-08-10, 16:43
Thanks for the advice everybody I think just going t the consulate. Anyone know anywhere in Rio with a nice studio for around 60-70 a night
Thanks for the advice everybody I think just going t the consulate. Anyone know anywhere in Rio with a nice studio for around 60-70 a nightI just reserved a studio through Kenn@ez-riorentals for 120 reais ($67) a day. He was highly regarded in Bubba's report and answered a lot of what had to be very inane questions that I had about what to expect.
What's the policy on taking taxi's to termas? I remember people mentioning that taxi's will take you to termas free of charge because they are then paid a commission from the termas that you go to, is that still true and if so, how does one tell the taxi driver of this?
RS911
Pussyhunter099
04-13-10, 14:37
What's the policy on taking taxi's to termas? I remember people mentioning that taxi's will take you to termas free of charge because they are then paid a commission from the termas that you go to, is that still true and if so, how does one tell the taxi driver of this?
RS911Last November Monte Carlo and Centaurus were paying the taxis, I would get a taxi in front of Meia Pataca and tell the driver:
"Eu quero ir à Centaurus, eu não pago, a Centaurus via te pagar"
I did that a few times and I did not have to pay. Not sure if they are still paying the taxis.
San Diego Law
04-13-10, 19:54
Thinking about returning to Rio in May.
What is the weather/GDP scene like?
Thanks in advance.
Poucolouco
04-15-10, 03:11
Thinking about returning to Rio in May.
What is the weather/GDP scene like?
Thanks in advance.
Rio de Janeiro is warm all year round. Normal May weather will be in the mid to low 20s and begin to cool toward the end of the month when winter weather arrives. This year has been unusually wet with more rains than normal and May could be colder than normal.
GDP activity in May should be normal with most of the action in Copacabana centered around the north end of the bairro, specifically Balcony Bar. The puta economy is normal this year so there is no negative force on the availability of GDPs. May is not a high tourist or monger travel month so the availability of GDPs may taper off a little as the clientele thins out.
This is only my personal forecast. Just remember, there are no facts about the future. ;)
What's the policy on taking taxi's to termas? I remember people mentioning that taxi's will take you to termas free of charge because they are then paid a commission from the termas that you go to, is that still true and if so, how does one tell the taxi driver of this?
RS911This is only my second time in Rio but I have not had a taxi take me to any termas for free. I have had them attempt to talk me into other termas then the one I was going. I do believe they do get some sort of commission. Solorium seems to one of them thye WANT to take you to. Any it is closer than some.
I don't know of a better way, if you are in NY then go to the consulate get the paperwork and the specifics and then drop it off or go online first. If you don't have the time then you can have a VISA service do the footwork for you, which is what I do every 5 years because I don't have the time. I send my documents to the agency, they go to the consulate drop it off and then pick it up and then send it to me via fedex, very simple and easy but I have to pay for it.I have used service a couple of times. Requested 5 year visa both times. First time got 90 day visa (3 years ago).
This time the visa is alot more modern and not just a stamp.
This time I got a 5 year visa.
Believe it is luck of the draw even with a service
I met a girl from recife and am thinking of flying to meet her. Usually my flights to Colombia are cheap from Miami, however... WOW!! I got some sticker shock at the cost of flights to recife. what airlines serve Brasil from Mimi or Orlando anyone know? expedia was talking about flights that lasted 2 days and multiple stops crazy shit.
I met a girl from recife and am thinking of flying to meet her. Usually my flights to Colombia are cheap from Miami, however... WOW!! I got some sticker shock at the cost of flights to recife. what airlines serve Brasil from Mimi or Orlando anyone know? expedia was talking about flights that lasted 2 days and multiple stops crazy shit.
American has direct flights and right now they have a sale going if you complete your trip by June 10th. What they call a "sale".
I met a girl from recife and am thinking of flying to meet her. Usually my flights to Colombia are cheap from Miami, however... WOW!! I got some sticker shock at the cost of flights to recife. what airlines serve Brasil from Mimi or Orlando anyone know? expedia was talking about flights that lasted 2 days and multiple stops crazy shit.
TAM, serves Brazil with a few US airports
Smooth Slim
04-25-10, 21:05
Here are two websites that provide business news and general news about Brazil.
http://brazil-weekly.com/
http://riotimesonline.com/
Here are two websites that provide business news and general news about Brazil.
http://brazil-weekly.com/
http://riotimesonline.com/
Good info. Thanks
Mr Enternational
04-27-10, 06:39
I met a girl from recife and am thinking of flying to meet her. Usually my flights to Colombia are cheap from Miami, however... WOW!! I got some sticker shock at the cost of flights to recife. what airlines serve Brasil from Mimi or Orlando anyone know? expedia was talking about flights that lasted 2 days and multiple stops crazy shit.
Try buying separate tickets on expedia. Example: Buy one from Miami to Sao Paulo or Rio round trip and another SP/Rio-Recife round trip. Make sure you buy them well in advance. Also, keep in mind that generally you will pay less for a flight that has a connection than for a direct flight.
I don't know if your sole purpose of the trip is to meet someone or not. But if it is, I would not recommend you go only in hopes of meeting that one person. The chances of them not showing up is heavily on the unlikely side. Another alternative is to buy your ticket to SP/Rio and buy her a ticket from Recife to SP/Rio. That way if you find out she was not as reliable as you thought, you can get a portion of your money back and will not feel as if you have wasted your time and/or money because you will still be in one of the best mongering cities in the world.
I met a girl from recife and am thinking of flying to meet her. Usually my flights to Colombia are cheap from Miami, however... WOW!! I got some sticker shock at the cost of flights to recife. what airlines serve Brasil from Mimi or Orlando anyone know? expedia was talking about flights that lasted 2 days and multiple stops crazy shit.IF you're already grumbling and taking pause over the cost of a flight and you haven't even gotten to Brazil yet, this doesn't bode well for you. Brasilians are a pretty free-spending people when they have the cash. And, when they don't, there are always friends to rely on.
Do I have to buy their beer?
Can I bring my own beer in a small cooler bag to the beach,
or will I likely be chased off? This goes for hooker beach and
places in Ipanema.
Thanks
Poucolouco
04-28-10, 18:33
Do I have to buy their beer?
Can I bring my own beer in a small cooler bag to the beach,
or will I likely be chased off? This goes for hooker beach and
places in Ipanema.
Thanks
Yes, you must.
Do I have to buy their beer?
Can I bring my own beer in a small cooler bag to the beach,
or will I likely be chased off? This goes for hooker beach and
places in Ipanema.
Thanks
You can buy your beer from whoever you want.
Of course you can also bring a cooler bag if you want.
I always buy a beach chair when I arrive in Rio. It becomes cheaper that way, and I don't have to sit in other peoples sweat. I stay so close to the beach so it's no problem bringing it.
I have my favourite barraca where I always stay. I buy my drinks from them and in return I use their showers.
When going to the beach with my GF she usually brings a cooler bag stuffed with cold beers, sandwiches etc.
The beach vendors in front of Othon Palace are a bunch of worthless scumbags who lives on ripping off gringos. They might try to invent their own rules. I would never spend a single centavo on those lowlifes.
The beach vendors in front of Othon Palace are a bunch of worthless scumbags who lives on ripping off gringos. They might try to invent their own rules. I would never spend a single centavo on those lowlifes.
Yeah, through the years I have sat there a few times but last time was about 2001. I never spend a dime there but all those scumbags still remember my name even though I don't have a hard one.
When I was in Rio last walking down Copa I happen to stop in front of HO beach on the sidewalk just to look at the beach to see if anything interesting is there. An old woman tried to sell me something but I told her no thank you then she calls over one of these scum bags and says to him, look a potential customer, he just said no that's Bob and he waived and said Hi. They don't bother me anymore.
The quality on ho beach, in front of Othon Palace, is ridiculously low nowadays. The only amusement there is the crazy black dog running around chasing pigeons.
The quality on ho beach, in front of Othon Palace, is ridiculously low nowadays. The only amusement there is the crazy black dog running around chasing pigeons.
Once in a while you can find more than pigeons there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWucgMuOpiM
Once in a while you can find more than pigeons there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWucgMuOpiM
Lovely boobies. Some nice videos you got on Youtube.
And I mean that:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcC_2mdymyE
They don't get that I'm taking a video because my video camera doesn't look like a video camera, it looks like a still camera. She is wearing my reading glasses, for some reason she liked them and wore them all night while we went out on the town, she wore them for days. Now everytime I look at my glasses I think of her:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApcxxQjXOLs
They don't get that I'm taking a video because my video camera doesn't look like a video camera, it looks like a still camera. She is wearing my reading glasses, for some reason she liked them and wore them all night while we went out on the town, she wore them for days. Now everytime I look at my glasses I think of her:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApcxxQjXOLs
I have some very hot videos from the Rio carnival in the early nineties (Hi8), but I guess Youtube wouldn't approve... to much pink flesh.
The Adam and Eve baile in Help, Flamengo baile in Scala and Baile das Panteras in Monte Libano.
(Actually there was another guy filming in those bailes, and on the beach, named Bob... :))
Now everytime I look at my glasses I think of her:
Speaking of glasses...
At Remulos, the best strip club in Brazil (Manaus), I was admiring a fabulous stripper who got all the attention of the males in the club. She was just outstanding.
She went down on the stage spreading her legs in front of a very old guy leaning up on the stage with glasses as thick as coke-bottles. She took of his glasses, inserted them deeply in her vagina, pulled them back and forth and then put them back on the old guy.
The old gentleman blinked like an owl, took of his glasses, wiped them gently with a handkerchief and continued to watch the show just as nothing had happened.
I have some very hot videos from the Rio carnival in the early nineties (Hi8), but I guess Youtube wouldn't approve... to much pink flesh.
The Adam and Eve baile in Help, Flamengo baile in Scala and Baile das Panteras in Monte Libano.
(Actually there was another guy filming in those bailes, and on the beach, named Bob... :))
You have to clean up the videos a little, they don't allow nudity.
Well, I believe the Bob you are talking about took a lot of videos in years past during Carnaval at the Adam and Eve baile in Help, Flamengo baile in Scala and Baile das Panteras in Monte Libano and on the beach and in Help.
His nickname is VideoBob, he is a friend of mine but he is not me LOL. I have his videos too.
His nickname is VideoBob, he is a friend of mine but he is not me LOL.
VideoBob. Right!
I met a girl from recife and am thinking of flying to meet her. Usually my flights to Colombia are cheap from Miami, however... WOW!! I got some sticker shock at the cost of flights to recife. what airlines serve Brasil from Mimi or Orlando anyone know? expedia was talking about flights that lasted 2 days and multiple stops crazy shit.
You don't say when you plan to take this trip. Airfares fluctuate daily, weekly and monthly. I have been watching various airlines for a trip in a few months from now and initially I felt the same as you, too high. Yesterday I saw Tam's flight from JFK to Rio with 1 stop in Sao Paulo come down $100 RT but not the non stop that I really want to take that arrives in Rio at 5:30 AM. Today I noticed that the non stop came down $100 also but it is still higher than the one stop flight.
The one stop flight gets into Rio at 10:30 AM which is not bad but there is a 3 hour layover in SP, this hurts. So I feel the extra money to get in at 5:30 am is worth it, I could be in my apt by 7 am and on the beach by 8.
I am tempted to pull the trigger today on the non-stop but it could go down even more in the next couple of months and at the same time if business picks up it could go up. Today being Saturday they sometimes lower the fares on weekends to entice people to buy then come Monday fares go up again. Had this happen to me with a cruise recently, checked the fare Sunday night and it came down $1,000; I pulled the trigger that minute because I knew what the price was that previous Friday. Today that cruise is $1,500 more than what I paid for it. This is the nature of the business, you have to have patience and know the right time to buy.
I just bought the ticket on the Bacc site, same flight on Orbitz is $251 more and I got the nonstop from JFK to Rio, Rio to JFK. I havn;t been on a nonstop to Rio in a long time, it should be good.
Try these guys:
http://www.bacctravel.com/
Haven't posted in a while, same old faces still posting. Bob, Sperto, Exec haven't you guys got anything better to do ;-)
I am so glad to be back !!!!
Haven't posted in a while, same old faces still posting. Bob, Sperto, Exec haven't you guys got anything better to do ;-)
I am so glad to be back !!!!
Bubba Boy, welcome back to the bunda forum.
I'm looking forward to your quality posts with interesting reading.
Here's a list of tips/ideas to keep the nosy garotas off your data:
First of all, set your chat programs to not remember your password before you go off on your trip; you should also set the history in your browser down to zero or one day only, before you travel. And reconfigure your browser to forget the usernames and passwords for sites like this one and any other "special" sites.
Learn how to use the other security features of your web browser, and keep a folder of your special files and pics nested deep in your computer, preferably encrypted as well. I would suggest you learn and use an encryption program if you're concerned about the privacy of your pics and other files.
In the Firefox browser, you can set a "master password" that keeps all your passwords for your mail accounts, etc. You configure the browser so that after 10-15 minutes of no activity, you have to type in the master password again if you access your mail or some other site that needs credentials. Or just restart the browser before letting ANY guest go on it, not just gdps!
Not sure about IE since I haven't used it in ages but the latest version of Firefox has a "private browsing" feature that you can turn on before going on your p4p or any other special sites. No browsing history or password is ever recorded in "private mode."
Or you can use an alternate browser (Seamonkey, Chrome, Safari) for checking out p4p or other "special" sites while keeping FireFox and IE for mainstream browsing.
If the above sounds like too much or you have no clue what I'm talking about, the easiest thing to do is to create a secondary account on your system for any guest who goes on your computer; but I prefer a combination of some of the above just to be on the sure side.
Good luck, and don't take what the gdps say too seriously!
All good options, I think the easiest one though is to set up another guest account on your Windows operating system.
Go to your Control Panel
Choose User accounts and familt safety
Choose add or remove user accounts and add a guest account to your system, probably no need to password protect it.
Add a password to your user account so she can't switch over to your account.
While a user is in a guest account it's like they are on a completely different computer, they cannot see any of your files or history in your browser, absolutely nothing.
I'm going on a trip with my son soon, I will take my laptop, I set up a guest account for him, he can do anything he wants on my laptop but see any of my data, it's a good approach.
Rio Me Ever
05-02-10, 21:08
All good options, I think the easiest one though is to set up another guest account on your Windows operating system.
Go to your Control Panel
Choose User accounts and familt safety
Choose add or remove user accounts and add a guest account to your system, probably no need to password protect it.
Add a password to your user account so she can't switch over to your account.
While a user is in a guest account it's like they are on a completely different computer, they cannot see any of your files or history in your browser, absolutely nothing.
I'm going on a trip with my son soon, I will take my laptop, I set up a guest account for him, he can do anything he wants on my laptop but see any of my data, it's a good approach.I might be an a**hole but.
I am afraid they might access a site that downloads a virus or some other nasty to my PC so unless I am watching over their shoulder I don't let them use my PC and it is always password protected when I am not on it.
Mr Enternational
05-03-10, 16:30
Last year's top five cities, according to Askmen.com, were: Chicago, Barcelona, San Francisco, London and Sydney.
The website ranks cities on seven factors: weather, cost of living, professional life, dating, night on the town, day on the town and this year's newcomer, fresh air factor.
It uses data from the United Nations and global consultancy Mercer, among others.
Following is this year's list of top 29 cities for men. 1. New York City 2. Melbourne 3. Tokyo 4. Madrid 5. London 6. Cape Town 7. Miami 8. Buenos Aires 9. Sydney 10. San Francisco 11. Paris 12. Los Angeles 13. Hong Kong 14. Tel Aviv 15. Barcelona 16. Sao Paulo 17. Berlin 18. Lisbon 19. Beirut 20. Istanbul 21. Shanghai 22. Montreal 23. Amsterdam 24. Chicago 25. Toronto 26. Kyoto 27. Bogota 28. Rome 29. Las Vegas.
Read more: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/36648854/ns/today-today_travel/?GT1=43001#ixzz0msf5lZvW
The website ranks cities on seven factors: weather, cost of living, professional life, dating, night on the town, day on the town and this year's newcomer, fresh air factor. It uses data from the United Nations and global consultancy Mercer, among others.
Following is this year's list of top 29 cities for men. 1. New York City 2. Melbourne 3. Tokyo 4. Madrid 5. London 6. Cape Town 7. Miami 8. Buenos Aires 9. Sydney 10. San Francisco 11. Paris 12. Los Angeles 13. Hong Kong 14. Tel Aviv 15. Barcelona 16. Sao Paulo 17. Berlin 18. Lisbon 19. Beirut 20. Istanbul 21. Shanghai 22. Montreal 23. Amsterdam 24. Chicago 25. Toronto 26. Kyoto 27. Bogota 28. Rome 29. Las Vegas.
Interesting, but as places to live. Not to monger. ("We're positioning the best cities that you can live in say, for a year")
Compare it with the main cities of the hotlist countries from ISG's homepage:
Argentina,*Brazil,*Czech Rep., China,*Colombia,*Costa Rica,*Dom. Rep.,*Germany,*Indonesia,*Malaysia,*Peru,*Philippines,*Thailand,*Tijuana,*Russia,*UAE / Dubai
Not surprisingly, Buenos Aires makes the cross-over. P4P readily available without going out of your way, legit, in fairly easy reach of other more exotic locations, a recognisably 'Western' lifestyle, viagra if you want it at the cost of smarties, and a vibrant non-monger nightlife to boot. Berlin and Sao Paolo also make it, as does Bogota.
Of the cities on the Mercer list, New York might be great for most things, but hellish for mongering. Tokyo is like a Rubik cube. And Melbourne is expensive 'hobbying.' Hong Kong has the advantage of a reasonable amount of home-grown and ready access to cheaper SE Asia. Sydney is a hedonistic version of Melbourne, expensive, and still a long way from anywhere. London has some perks but the UK as a whole is in the throes of repressive sex laws. I have visited a large proportion of the cities and countries on both lists and concede a bias for Rio. Though I feel some mongers on the board would be much happier in BsAs or even Sao Paolo.
Following is this year's list of top 29 cities for men. 1. New York City 2. Melbourne 3. Tokyo 4. Madrid 5. London 6. Cape Town 7. Miami 8. Buenos Aires 9. Sydney 10. San Francisco 11. Paris 12. Los Angeles 13. Hong Kong 14. Tel Aviv 15. Barcelona 16. Sao Paulo 17. Berlin 18. Lisbon 19. Beirut 20. Istanbul 21. Shanghai 22. Montreal 23. Amsterdam 24. Chicago 25. Toronto 26. Kyoto 27. Bogota 28. Rome 29. Las Vegas.
They all suck for mongering.
Last year's top five cities, according to Askmen.com, were: Chicago, Barcelona, San Francisco, London and Sydney.
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I wouldn't mind living the good life in Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona or Buenos Aires.
I don't care about the rest.
Anyone have any recomendations? Thought I might try a bottle or 2 while
I'm here.
Thanks
Sui Generis
05-19-10, 21:49
Not the best place for wine.
Well, I have at least a suggestion: Don Laurindo Reserva Tannat 2002
Poucolouco
05-19-10, 21:54
Anyone have any recomendations? Thought I might try a bottle or 2 while
I'm here.
Thanks
Reasonably priced tintos are Miolo Select, about R$18, Miolo Reserva about R$25, and Chilena wine Santa Helena Reserva R$20 to R$35 depending on year. These are the prices to expect in super mercados and wine stores. Restaurant prices will be slightly higher.
OK thanks, i'll give these a look.
Erectus Indicus
05-23-10, 06:23
I am able to access GPGuia without a proxy from Netherlands. +Google Toolbar for translations.
Can everyone else access it without a proxy?
Poucolouco
05-23-10, 23:53
I am able to access GPGuia without a proxy from Netherlands. +Google Toolbar for translations.
Can everyone else access it without a proxy?
Yes, GpGuia put up a new site a couple of months ago and the block to non-Brasilian users was not reinstated. Let's hope it stays this way.
anyone have any recomendations? thought i might try a bottle or 2 while
i'm here.
thanks
from what i have read and seen brazil is trying to do what argentina and chile have done with producing wine.
i had a brazilian merlot once in the mariott hotel that was very good.
i had a brazilian sparkling wine once at a friend’s house that was very good.
these wines are being produced in the south of brazil where the climate is cooler and good for growing grapes not only that but the traditional know how is there with the italian and german descent people who are known for making wine in europe.
Yes, GpGuia put up a new site a couple of months ago and the block to non-Brasilian users was not reinstated. Let's hope it stays this way.
Can someone please provide the link? Would be much appreciated.....thanks!
Poucolouco
05-24-10, 03:27
Can someone please provide the link? Would be much appreciated.....thanks!
http://www.gpguia.net/
Sui Generis
05-24-10, 03:28
I am able to access GPGuia without a proxy from Netherlands. +Google Toolbar for translations.
Can everyone else access it without a proxy?
The site was down a good part of March while they were changing the server or something like that. Even with my special access code (belonging to moderators) I was unable to access it from abroad (for two or three weeks).Now it's working almost properly.
As it was mentioned in this site you can access it now from eveywhere around the world. The only problem is that some functions are not working properly (like the search function for instance)
Poucolouco
05-24-10, 03:56
The site was down a good part of March while they were changing the server or something like that. Even with my special access code (belonging to moderators) I was unable to access it from abroad (for two or three weeks).Now it's working almost properly.
As it was mentioned in this site you can access it now from eveywhere around the world. The only problem is that some functions are not working properly (like the search function for instance)
I have had no problem with the search function if I log on.
Sui Generis
05-24-10, 13:59
I have had no problem with the search function if I log on.
Thanks. They must have been repaired it recently because two weeks ago I was unable to read posts from my favorites posters (AltoBomGosto or my mentor Gringo Aposentado) with the aid of the search function. Now everything is fine.
LoveBrazil
05-24-10, 21:11
I am look for these DVD. Women Of The World, Vol. 2: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
If anyone know where I can buy it or rent it.
Please advice
http://www.gpguia.net/
Thank you Poucolouco!
Yes, GpGuia put up a new site a couple of months ago and the block to non-Brasilian users was not reinstated. Let's hope it stays this way.
finally! at last:)
Sui Generis
05-24-10, 22:30
Well, I'm with GPGuia since 2004. It was for a long time one of my favorite forum. I have over 500 posts there. But since a couple of month, I consult also another site that I consider reliable.
I don't know if I can post the link here (if not the moderator will erase it):
http://www.forumsd.com.br/phpBB/
The advantage with this other forum is that they organize big GT (get together). It seems that this practice that was once habitual with GpGuia doesn't exist anymore. There were first of all a big event in September (they didn't organized one last year), they had an Halloween party (they didn't organized one last year), they had a B-day party for GP the man behind the GpGuia in November (and they didn't have one last year). The only big parties that I am aware of now are organized by the ForumSD (habitually at Miruna: a swing club in Moema).
On the other hand a lot of the most active members of the GpGuia are now with ForumSd.
Interesting, but as places to live. Not to monger.[color=gray]
True mongers paradises are beyond the frontiers of mass-prostitution areas that are on the "sex-tourism map" since loooooong.
There's still many of them, but it's certainly not Rio (or Nordeste), TJ, Thailand, Phnom Penh, D.R, ect, ect.
I have voice messages on my phone that I can not access
as I do not know the mailbox number. Is there a standard one
for TIM to use?
Thanks
I have voice messages on my phone that I can not access
as I do not know the mailbox number. Is there a standard one
for TIM to use?
Thanks
try to go on TIM Brazil website and maybe they list the service numbers to access various services incl voice mail
Antoher alternatie is going on the SIM icon or set up it might list the services.
Last chance is to scroll the phone book of the SIM and look for the voicemail
Stinky Squid
05-29-10, 20:10
try to go on TIM Brazil website and maybe they list the service numbers to access various services incl voice mail
Antoher alternatie is going on the SIM icon or set up it might list the services.
Last chance is to scroll the phone book of the SIM and look for the voicemail
Voice mail is *100, if I remember correctly. *222# is to find out the remaining prepay balance. Also check your SIM card phonebook. It might list it as "Caixa postal".
Voice mail is *100, if I remember correctly. *222# is to find out the remaining prepay balance. Also check your SIM card phonebook. It might list it as "Caixa postal".
Thanks I've found it in my address book under Caixa postal. I don't understand the recorded message, so don't know what number to press for which option she reads. If anyone knows that would be great.
Stinky Squid
05-29-10, 21:56
Thanks I've found it in my address book under Caixa postal. I don't understand the recorded message, so don't know what number to press for which option she reads. If anyone knows that would be great.
I've been there. If I heard the message, I could tell you. But I don't remember it now. Try the first option she gives you.
Hey, why don't you ask your Hotel concierge? I have found these guys very helpful. I had them help me with so many things, including understanding a voicemail from my GF's family, deciphering SMSs, etc. She was calling me from that help desk too and they were translating for us. I felt really safe in the hand of these people, they were very understanding and helpful. Give them a chance.
......... I felt really safe in the hand of these people, they were very understanding and helpful. Give them a chance.
..and give them a tip too :)
Below Sui Generis mentioned a new website or a least to me regarding mongering in Brazil. I noticed Massari is very active on that site. He is a great guy and very helpful.
Sui Generis
05-31-10, 04:04
Below Sui Generis mentioned a new website or a least to me regarding mongering in Brazil. I noticed Massari is very active on that site. He is a great guy and very helpful.
There's some cool cats on this site. My buddy Altobomgosto is one of them. Famous posters are also there (like my friend Coobra, for instance) Two girls that I know are also behind this site : Bellaxxx and Deyse Loira.
Massari is an institution by himself. While I was with my buddy Altobomgosto in the Privê Redway, I met the organizer of the last FSD's GT , Eros Millenium. A very nice person. This is not a new site (I think that it's four or five years old) but GP Guia was working as a vortex or a maelstrom engulfing everything around it.
When I was celebrating ABG's birthday in the apt of two garotas (Agatha Lemos and Julia Guedes: both of thew are not active anymore: one is in Germany right now the other quitted because she's getting married) they showed pics of a FSD's GT where they participated. I saw the picture of several posters that are well know.
Hola Brazil Mongers. I am Zon. I have spent a ton of time in the DR and Colombia. Now that I FINALLY have gotten the gist of Spanish. I am thinking why not Portuguese! Seriously, I have spoken to a couple guys in the last week that advise me to at least check out Brazil before I sign a long term lease in Medellin Colombia. HELL THEY MIGHT BE RIGHT.
First a confession: I am only a border line monger. I prefer non-pros. (I know. I know. Maybe I just have not learned my lesson yet) I would like to get some recommendations on possible cities that satisfy the following criteria:
1- Nice place to fall in love with. I am sort of looking for a second home. 3. 6 months a year.
2. As good of currency exchange / cost of living factor that we can expect from the US Dollar
3. Women that are hot and fairly in play. That means that I have at least some chance of developing honest, "normal" relationships. In Colombia, the women (and men) lack authenticity. It takes much time to overcome the gringo bulls eye on your back.
4. What is the normal league? Again, in the DR, the fattest and ugliest and oldest guy in the world can be with Miss Universe and nobody sees the difference. In Colombia, as long as a guy keeps himself together, there is no real dating ceiling. A 50 year old can date a smoking 22 year old and nobody laughs behind your back. How does this figure in Brazil? Are there different standards in different regions?
Sorry for the virgin questions Vets. I am just trying to get a fast readying. I will dig into the archive reports and start doing my reserach too.
Brazil Specialist
06-01-10, 11:49
1- Nice place to fall in love with. I am sort of looking for a second home. 3. 6 months a year.
2. As good of currency exchange / cost of living factor that we can expect from the US Dollar
3. Women that are hot and fairly in play. That means that I have at least some chance of developing honest, "normal" relationships. In Colombia, the women (and men) lack authenticity. It takes much time to overcome the gringo bulls eye on your back.
4. What is the normal league? Again, in the DR, the fattest and ugliest and oldest guy in the world can be with Miss Universe and nobody sees the difference. In Colombia, as long as a guy keeps himself together, there is no real dating ceiling. A 50 year old can date a smoking 22 year old and nobody laughs behind your back. How does this figure in Brazil? Are there different standards in different regions?
Sorry for the virgin questions Vets. I am just trying to get a fast readying. I will dig into the archive reports and start doing my reserach too.
too long to answer typing. Send me a pm with your contact info and we can chat on the phone.
Depends a lot on your age, looks, game, .....
Fortaleza and Natal come into my mind. Manaus and Belem if you don't mind blander cities with more foreigner-friendly girls .......
I have 2 days left and I would like to buy some good quality cachaca
and the wooden utensils and shaker they use to make caipirinha.
In most bars I've been in, it seems to be some sort of wooden set that
they use. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can buy
this so I can take it back with me.
Thanks
Hola Brazil Mongers. I am Zon. I have spent a ton of time in the DR and Colombia. Now that I FINALLY have gotten the gist of Spanish. I am thinking why not Portuguese! Seriously, I have spoken to a couple guys in the last week that advise me to at least check out Brazil before I sign a long term lease in Medellin Colombia. HELL THEY MIGHT BE RIGHT.
First a confession: I am only a border line monger. I prefer non-pros. (I know. I know. Maybe I just have not learned my lesson yet) I would like to get some recommendations on possible cities that satisfy the following criteria:
1- Nice place to fall in love with. I am sort of looking for a second home. 3. 6 months a year.
2. As good of currency exchange / cost of living factor that we can expect from the US Dollar
3. Women that are hot and fairly in play. That means that I have at least some chance of developing honest, "normal" relationships. In Colombia, the women (and men) lack authenticity. It takes much time to overcome the gringo bulls eye on your back.
4. What is the normal league? Again, in the DR, the fattest and ugliest and oldest guy in the world can be with Miss Universe and nobody sees the difference. In Colombia, as long as a guy keeps himself together, there is no real dating ceiling. A 50 year old can date a smoking 22 year old and nobody laughs behind your back. How does this figure in Brazil? Are there different standards in different regions?
Sorry for the virgin questions Vets. I am just trying to get a fast readying. I will dig into the archive reports and start doing my reserach too.Hey amigo, I'll chime in with my 2 cents for ya.
I've spent lots of time all over Colombia and the DR also, and have had many latina girlfriends, especially Colombianas.
Now for the past several years I've been hanging out in Brazil, predominately in Sao Paulo.
I have to admit, at first I was frustrated with the portuguese.
I speak spanish very well, and I remember thinking that I would just get by in Brazil using my spanish.
Well, I was wrong hahaha.
Of course you could just get by with spanish, but if you really want to communicate and mix it up and be cool, you have to learn the language, which luckily is similar in many ways to spanish but different enough to have to work at it a bit.
As far as the Brasileiras go, I absolutely love 'them! Both worlds, the pro and non-pro girls.
In general, I find the Brasileiras more genuine and open than the Colombiana.
Don't get me wrong, I dig the Colombianas, I've just found them a bit more difficult and superficial than the Brasileira.
I can't speak for all of Brazil, but in SP you can find all kinds of bars, night clubs, etc to meet all kinds of women.
From clubs that cater to the young, to the 20 somethings, to the frugal, to those that cater to 40 years and over to fancy schmancy.
It didn't seem like that in Colombia to me.
Yes, Colombia has it's share of clubs, but they all seemed to cater to either one, the dirt poor, or two, the rich sect with not much in between.
I find a wide variety in SP with a wide variety of girls to meet.
Also, in SP, unlike Rio, it's not a huge tourist destination, so you're not getting the "gringo bull's eye" on your back as much.
Not as many gringo tourists flow thru, and the city is huge and spread out, so a gringo can still be a rare sight and not just one of many tourists.
I dig that a lot.
I have seen more guys, my friends, meet and establish genuine relationships in Brazil than in Colombia.
Of course guys have had luck in Colombia, but I've seen many guys fall for las 'interesadas' (more interested in money than love) in Colombia.
Now you should obviously be careful for those types in Brazil too, however,
I've acquired, like many others here, a great sense and radar for reading that over the years, from experiences, and I find the interesadas more the norm in Colombia and the exception in Brazil (at least with non-pros in SP).
As far as age goes; well I've found it no different than in Colombia.
If you're an older guy, but have a young attitude, you'll have no problem meeting younger women.
If you're in shape, have a young look about you, speak portuguese, even better.
I'm in my late 40's, my girlfriend is 23, we get along fantastically and our relationship is easily accpeted by her family, friends and my brasileiro friends as well.
No big deal.
Have fun in Brasil, study some portuguese, you'll enjoy!
Boa sorte!
I have 2 days left and I would like to buy some good quality cachaca
and the wooden utensils and shaker they use to make caipirinha.
In most bars I've been in, it seems to be some sort of wooden set that
they use. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can buy
this so I can take it back with me.
Thanks
I don't know that you really need that as you can make an excellent one without special equipment. I have pestle which works nicely for instance. But a place to look might be the specialist spirits shop on Rua Carioca. They will probably know where if they don't have exactly what you are looking for. Also, a few doors along, is a sort of quasi-mystic coffee-shop cum bookshop. The old man who owns it is very knowledgeable about anything like that (though the younger sons seem to be jerks). Sorry it's not a definite, but only a few yards from the Metro so maybe worth a look.
Jazzy Daddy
06-02-10, 19:18
I have 2 days left and I would like to buy some good quality cachaca
and the wooden utensils and shaker they use to make caipirinha.
In most bars I've been in, it seems to be some sort of wooden set that
they use. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can buy
this so I can take it back with me.
Thanks
Planeta Sonho, Av. N. Sra. De Copacabana 960, Copacabana map, tel 3208-3806/3208-3807.
Planeta Sonho, Av. N. Sra. De Copacabana 455, Copacabana map, tel 2549-5019/2255-5031.
Lidador, R. Vinicius de Moraes 120, Ipanema map, tel 2227-0593.
Lidador, R. Barato Ribeiro 505, Copacabana map, tel 2549-0091.
Poucolouco
06-02-10, 19:38
I have 2 days left and I would like to buy some good quality cachaca
and the wooden utensils and shaker they use to make caipirinha.
In most bars I've been in, it seems to be some sort of wooden set that
they use. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can buy
this so I can take it back with me.
Thanks
You can buy those at the feira noturna de artesãnatos on Ave Atlantica in front of the old Help location. You can get better quality at Tok & Stock in the building next to Sofitel Hotel. Better quality still, wait till you get home and buy it at any kitchen supply botique or from the internet.
Fast Eddie 48
06-02-10, 22:15
I have a US california and international driver lic but I heard that international driver lic is no good in Brazil is this true, I like to rent a car at Sao paulo can I get a lic in Brazil.
Fast Eddie 48
Thanks for the replies regarding the cachaca. I will
pick up a cheap wooden pestil in Thailand when I get back, but will
go looking for the cachaca tomorrow.
Thanks Ricker. "Hey amigo, I'll chime in with my 2 cents for ya. " I found your remarks hit their target. I am both more aware of that which I dislike about Colombia (but I am still a fan), and more curious about that which I do not know about Brazil.
I am just know advancing to a good beginner level in Spanish, so how hard can Portuguese be? It's all Greek to me. I need GREAT motivation. So far I have only found "good".
I would like to ask a follow. Up. There is no getting around the dangerous atmosphere in Colombia. I am a guy that tends to follow the party, and that has taken me to places where gringos ought not go. Sort of a drag to have to calculate "your chances" several times a day. Also, you have to avoid predictable patterns, etc. I know Rio is tough, but I assume the other areas of Brazil are less dangerous than Colombia, correct?
And then there is the economics. We hear much about the BRIC trading block and how good Brazil is doing economically. What is the real score? Again, be virtue of a Colombian comparison. I have a friend living in El Problado and living for under 1100 US a month for the last year. Happily. I have a friend living in Manzialles for 3500 a month and lives life at the TOP level there. Basically, 2. 3 thousand produces a great life in Colombia. How does Brazil compare (I am becoming more and more interested in the Southern beach cities).
Thanks
Thanks for the replies regarding the cachaca. I will
pick up a cheap wooden pestil in Thailand when I get back, but will
go looking for the cachaca tomorrow.
I recommend you to buy Ypióca (from Ceará). Quite cheap and comes in neat bottles. It's easily found in the super-mercados and tastes much better than the poisons they named Pitú and 51.
There are also more expensive options of aged cachaça. IMO the best ones comes from Minas Gerais. In Brazil you can find hundreds (or maybe thousands) of cachaças to choose from.
Carlos Primeros
06-03-10, 06:38
Fast Eddy - a US driver´s licence will do to rent a car. Only if you remain more than 6 months in Brasil you must et a Brasilian Driver´s licence.
Carlos
Carlos Primeros
06-03-10, 06:51
Hi Sperto -
discussing Cachaça is like discussing wine - you are right, there are hundreds of different Cachaças in Brasil and you get from "poison" to fist-rate aged Cachaça everything in the local shops.
May I recommend the Academia de Cachaça in Leblon/Rio for a Cachaça tasting venue? They have approx. 100 different types of Cachaça and they offer to try very very tiny sips of the different Cachaças. - The problem is that after approx. 10 - 15 different Cachaças you do not taste anymore any difference.
Carlos
fast eddy - a us driver´s licence will do to rent a car. only if you remain more than 6 months in brasil you must et a brasilian driver´s licence.
carlos
right and wrong. as long as one is here with tourist visa, one doesn't need brasilian driver's license. but do get international license because no national license is valid here alone. normally its not a problem but if you are being stopped by corrupted brasilian police, you might end up paying him or paying fine or in worst case the vehicle will be confirep001ed. one doesn't want any of there.
Poucolouco
06-03-10, 14:22
I have a US california and international driver lic but I heard that international driver lic is no good in Brazil is this true, I like to rent a car at Sao paulo can I get a lic in Brazil. Fast Eddie 48
You need an Inter-American Drivers license. It is available at any American Automobile Association (AAA) for $15.00, (if you don't provide photo +$10.) It is required by Brasilian law and if they happen to stop you they may not fine or ticket you but they will make it very difficult for you. I was stopped near Angra dos Reis while on driving my girl friend's car during a short visit. They said I could not continue but they allowed us to switch drivers.
The primary purpose of the Inter-American license is the translation of your identification into portuguese. Yes, it is possible to get a permit in Brasil from the transportation authorities, Departamento Estadual de Trânsito (DETRAN), but it is a bureaucratic circle jerk.
Brazil Specialist
06-04-10, 09:33
I have a US california and international driver lic but I heard that international driver lic is no good in Brazil is this true, I like to rent a car at Sao paulo can I get a lic in Brazil.
Fast Eddie 48
I think it should be good. having both the international and California DL.
Call a Brazilian car rental, very easy. maybe Avis or Hertz in the USA can tell you.
Brazil Specialist
06-04-10, 09:40
I would like to ask a follow. Up. There is no getting around the dangerous atmosphere in Colombia. I am a guy that tends to follow the party, and that has taken me to places where gringos ought not go. Sort of a drag to have to calculate "your chances" several times a day. Also, you have to avoid predictable patterns, etc. I know Rio is tough, but I assume the other areas of Brazil are less dangerous than Colombia, correct?
And then there is the economics. We hear much about the BRIC trading block and how good Brazil is doing economically. What is the real score? Again, be virtue of a Colombian comparison. I have a friend living in El Problado and living for under 1100 US a month for the last year. Happily. I have a friend living in Manzialles for 3500 a month and lives life at the TOP level there. Basically, 2. 3 thousand produces a great life in Colombia. How does Brazil compare (I am becoming more and more interested in the Southern beach cities).
Thanks
Lula jacked up the minimum wage, through rises and f.cked up exchange rates.
Used to be 20-30 US$ 20 years ago. Now over 200 dollars.
So Brazil ain't cheap. But it depends totally on where you live, and how. And how much you spend for girls.
Fortaleza, Natal are much cheaper then Rio. So are Porto Alegre and southern towns. Small towns are even cheaper
I recommend: do NOT buy property, to avoid lawsuits, frauds, etc. Rent and move whenever you want.
I am trying to track down a small town with the following properties
70 000 inhabitants
7 wh.re houses with 30 girls each
2 bedroom house rents for R$ 300
unfortunately the guy did not tell me the exact location, but i will find it. Yes it is 200 miles away from maior cities.
How do your friends live? if you want to pay 3 girls a day, 90 per month, then the girl price is of essence ..........
So Brazil ain't cheap. But it depends totally on where you live, and how. And how much you spend for girls.
Even in the north, it is very expensive compared with Asia.
it is very expensive compared with Asia.
+1. A fucking pousada in Sao Paulo Litoral Norte (Camburi) is nowadays more expensive than the Four Seasons Jakarta or the Grand Hyatt Bangkok. Go figure !
Brasil has priced itself out of the market. That is why you bump more and more into brasilian vacationers in Thailand or Bali now.
They inevitably make a stop in Paris by the way (brasilian tourists swarm here), thanks to the long lasted and firmly embedded "francophilie" (love of french culture) of -educated- brasilian people.
it is very expensive compared with Asia.
+1. A fucking pousada in Sao Paulo Litoral Norte (Camburi) is nowadays more expensive than the Four Seasons Jakarta or the Grand Hyatt Bangkok. Go figure !
Brasil has priced itself out of the market. That is why you bump more and more into brasilian vacationers in Thailand or Bali now.
They inevitably make a stop in Paris by the way (brasilian tourists literally swarm here), thanks to the looong lasted and firmly embedded francophilie (admiration and love of french culture) of -educated- brasilian people.
I am trying to track down a small town with the following properties
70 000 inhabitants
7 wh.re houses with 30 girls each
2 bedroom house rents for R$ 300
Living like a lower-middle class local sucks ass IMO.
As usual to each its own.
Smooth Slim
06-05-10, 01:07
Brazil and United States extend visa validity to 10 years
Brasilia, May 27, 2010 - The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Relations and the U.S. Embassy in Brazil are pleased to announce the reciprocal concession of 10-year validity visas for the purposes of tourism and business. This change becomes effective this Friday, May 28, 2010. Visas issued for these purposes were previously valid for up to five years. In addition, Brazil and the United States will eliminate fees charged for visas issued for business travel, students and exchange visitors/visiting scholars.
It is good that it is more expensive in Rio and the big cities. I am not interested in that. About girl prices: Not that important to me either. Of course, you can't live. Or get laid on your good looks. But I have seen enough to understand that a month or so in the Southern cities (or San Pao for that matter) would be a good learning experience.
Life is a journey
Member #3439
06-05-10, 08:43
+1. A fucking pousada in Sao Paulo Litoral Norte (Camburi) is nowadays more expensive than the Four Seasons Jakarta or the Grand Hyatt Bangkok. Go figure !
Brasil has priced itself out of the market. That is why you bump more and more into brasilian vacationers in Thailand or Bali now.
SP is overpriced, but Rio is not overpriced for the kind of things that experienced mongers want. If someone insists on Copa hotels and termas like a tourist, then yes it's expensive too, but otherwise it's fine. SP was really expensive even 5 years ago when I first went there, but they are priced higher because they are a real international business hub with high cash influx, unlike Rio.
Keeping it in terms of ISG-related things, here is a comparison of JKT to Rio, based on my itineraries. Pricing is pretty competitive in Rio, outside the Zona Sul. For mongering purposes, I consider JKT superior for quality and service and freebie ops, but Rio wins easily for the overall experience when non-sexual activity options are taken into account.
Jakarta April 2010:
Mercure Rekso Hayam Wuruk - 59 USD/night
Girls at Hotel Travel and similar: 33 USD/hr
Rio June 2010:
Ibis Centro: 91 USD night
Girls at BA85 and similar: 32 USD/hr
Ibis Centro: 91 USD night
Mercure Rekso Hayam Wuruk - 59 USD/night
Ibis and Mercure are two very different things.
A room at Mercure Arpoador or Mercure Ipanema costs some 330 BRL (low season), which is 150€, so three times that you paid for the Mercure Rekso.
To compare two Ibis, you can get a room at Ibis Tamarin in Jakarta for 300 000 Rp (27€).
SP is overpriced
SP is MUCH cheaper than Rio for accommodation. A one-bedroom apartment at Mercure Itaim Bibi or Mercure Pinheiros cost around 150 BRS, and a room at Ibis Paulista 90 BRS.
Wrong. SP is MUCH cheaper than Rio for accommodation. A one-bedroom apartment at Mercure Itaim Bibi or Mercure Pinheiros cost around 150 BRS, and a room at Ibis 90 BRS.Ibis Paulista is R159 (other Ibis properties around town are R$130 to R$159) and the Mecure propeties are a bit higher. Av Paulista Ibis is a great location for business. Restaurants around there tend to be pricey though as it is the major business district.
Can you fact check before posting?
+1. A fucking pousada in Sao Paulo Litoral Norte (Camburi) is nowadays more expensive than the Four Seasons Jakarta or the Grand Hyatt Bangkok. Go figure !
Brasil has priced itself out of the market. That is why you bump more and more into brasilian vacationers in Thailand or Bali now.
They inevitably make a stop in Paris by the way (brasilian tourists literally swarm here), thanks to the looong lasted and firmly embedded francophilie (admiration and love of french culture) of -educated- brasilian people.
Just flew out with Air France and the plane was full. (mostly all brazilians). They were asking people if they minded flying another day as there were so many on standby.
Has anyone experienced or knows someone who's been scammed when they exchanged money at the airport upon arrival in rio????
Has anyone experienced or knows someone who's been scammed when they exchanged money at the airport upon arrival in rio????The rate they pay is like robbery.
SP is overpriced, but Rio is not overpriced for the kind of things that experienced mongers want. If someone insists on Copa hotels and termas like a tourist, then yes it's expensive too, but otherwise it's fine. SP was really expensive even 5 years ago when I first went there, but they are priced higher because they are a real international business hub with high cash influx, unlike Rio.In the land where the tourist trap is infamous, experiencing a new low at the moment. In Caldas Novas quoted a hotel rate of 700 reales for one night (ending at 10 a, m,) Includes meals for two and entrance to the aquatic park.
Room was so basic ($30-40 in Thailand), wouldn't have stayed there if price was 200 reales. Granted its Corpus Christo weekend, but another illustrative example. Off to Pantanal next and prepared for similar.
Poucolouco
06-06-10, 01:01
Has anyone experienced or knows someone who's been scammed when they exchanged money at the airport upon arrival in rio????
I have had good experience with the "private traders" at the airport, always getting a more favorable rate than the cambio. You need to know the current exchange rate before you begin to negotiate with them. Don't exchange more than you will need on arrival at your destination. Also use caution to not reveal currency in public. The airport is full of big eyes.
Can you fact check before posting?
IMO you must be yankee to pay to the rack rate in a hotel. Obviously as your fellow countrymen, you are more skilled for quibbling and complaining than for hoodwinking, wheedling and lowering the prices. I don't have to "check" anything. That's the rates I pay in SP (yet that are quite close of the rack rates, so there's admittedly few merit in doing so).
Anyway hope you demonstrate more craftiness and awareness in latin culture to get girls in Brasil. But you remain a boring quibbler in your DNA, don't you ?
BTW just grimly negotiated with Korston Hotel in Moscow and got a very good rate (long stay) at 4000 rub taxes and bkft included. From a rack rate of 8000 rub + taxes. :p
Just flew out with Air France and the plane was full. (mostly all brazilians). They were asking people if they minded flying another day as there were so many on standby.I'm not surprised. Brasilian tourists literally pullulate in Paris.
One may ask whether it's not cheaper for them to go to Europe than vacationing in their own country (which I believe).
IMO you must be yankee to pay to the rack rate in a hotel. Obviously as your fellow countrymen, you are more skilled for quibbling and complaining than for hoodwinking, wheedling and lowering the prices. I don't have to "check" anything. That's the rates I pay in SP (yet that are quite close of the rack rates, so there's admittedly few merit in doing so).
Anyway hope you show more craftiness and awareness in latin culture to get girls in Brasil. But you remain a boring quibbler in your DNA, don't you ?
BTW just grimly negotiated with Korston Hotel in Moscow and got a very good rate (long stay) at 4000 rub taxes and bkft included. From a rack rate of 8000 rub + taxes. :pSo the "rack rates" at the hotels in both SP and Rio are the exact same. I was giving you the rates from the website. What's the matter, your "hoodwinking" better in SP than Rio? I know someone in management at Accor and I am sure they will tell me you are full of shit.
And while you have to go around flashing shining accessories, expensive clothes and cash to try to get some pussy (you are that douche right?), I have a beautiful young mulata lady that takes care of all my needs (and she brings around her friends for me too). She is making me "aware" of all I need to know about Latin culture.
Good luck in world travels big spender, I am loving my great "boring" life here. And, why yes, I think I did see a little "quibbler in the DNA" I left on my lady's belly early this morning. Ride 'em Yankee!
Brazil Specialist
06-06-10, 20:27
I have had good experience with the "private traders" at the airport, always getting a more favorable rate than the cambio. You need to know the current exchange rate before you begin to negotiate with them. Don't exchange more than you will need on arrival at your destination. Also use caution to not reveal currency in public. The airport is full of big eyes.
Was that 8 or more years ago? At that time the black market rate was much higher then all other exchange rates.
Nowadays, a good cambio has the tourist exchange rate. The private guys should have an even worse rate. Now the best cambios downtown or in Copacabana give a little better rate
Often the bank gives the best rate. Depends.
So the "rack rates" at the hotels in both SP and Rio are the exact same. I was giving you the rates from the website. I know someone in management at Accor and I am sure they will tell me you are full of shit.
Rack rates from the Accor website (for a stay from 06-06-10) :
- Mercure Ipanema: 325 RS/day ; Mercure Arpoador: 335 RS/day ; Mercure Leblon: 330 RS/day (which is low season rates BTW).
- Mercure Vila Olimpia: 150 RS/day ; Mercure Pinheiros: 160 RS/day ; Mercure Moema: 155 RS/day (there is no low or high season in SP)
You talk out of your ass, as usual.
And while you have to go around flashing shining accessories, expensive clothes and cash to try to get some pussy (you are that douche right?)
WTF? .. what this spiteful, malevolent and embittered BS has to do with accommodation rates in Brasil ?
FYI, in the civilized world (out of US), people dress up. By choice, and by taste. That is also very true for the cosmopolitan bowels of any big brasilian city BTW.
The fact that you dress like a slob and that your favelada GFs accepts it (which says a lot) means nothing. Eveywhere in the world, from Antinanarivo to Jakarta, through Curitiba and Vladivostok, well-groomed girls require the company of correspondingly well-groomed guys. No "emerging country" girl with a bit of taste and of self-respect wants to be seen making out or holding hands with a shittily-dressed foreigner. But this doesn't concern your target group obviously, so I don't know why I even bother to explain you those things.
And while you have to go around flashing shining accessories, expensive clothes and cash to try to get some pussy (you are that douche right?)In the civilized world (non-US), people dress well by choice and by taste, not by necessity.
Poucolouco
06-06-10, 21:31
Was that 8 or more years ago? ...the best cambios downtown or in Copacabana give a little better rate. Often the bank gives the best rate. Depends.
Perhaps I wasn't clear. The context of Ryjerrob’s question was “at the airport upon arrival in rio.” I have done it several times over the years and most recently within the past year. I have had good experience with the "private traders" at the airport, always getting a more favorable rate than the cambio at the airport.
Exec Talent
06-06-10, 23:41
Perhaps I wasn't clear. The context of Ryjerrob’s question was “at the airport upon arrival in rio.” I have done it several times over the years and most recently within the past year. I have had good experience with the "private traders" at the airport, always getting a more favorable rate than the cambio at the airport.
Sorry, don't know the Portuguese word for them, but in a book I read some time ago they were called money changers. You will see them milling around the Rio airport in gray or tan jumpsuits. The day before you arrive check the current exchange rate at http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/
Although http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=1&From=USD&To=BRL&image.x=44&image.y=10
is often cited here, Oanda actually will give you a rate closer to what is offered at the cambios. If you don’t speak Portuguese, write down the rate you hope to get on a piece of paper. Have the money you want to exchange ready and when you are approached show the guy the paper. He will pull you over to the side and count out the money in front of you all the while trying not to be too obvious.
For laughs, you can stop at the bank counter after you exit customs. The AMEX exchange (located in the terminal) is not too bad if you do not feel comfortable exchanging with the jumpsuit guys. I just exchanged money with them on my recent trip and got a rate comparable to the Copa cambios. I do not recommend exchanging a lot of money, just enough to tide you over until you can make a more secure cambio or ATM run.
Poucolouco
06-07-10, 00:43
..The day before you arrive check the current exchange rate at http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/
Although http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=1&From=USD&To=BRL&image.x=44&image.y=10
is often cited here, Oanda actually will give you a rate closer to what is offered at the cambios. If you don’t speak Portuguese, write down the rate you hope to get on a piece of paper. Have the money you want to exchange ready and when you are approached show the guy the paper. He will pull you over to the side and count out the money in front of you all the while trying not to be too obvious.
You can get a better negotiating position for the airport if you use the Dólar Paralelo rate, previously called the "mercado negro." The rate is quoted daily at: http://economia.uol.com.br/cotacoes/cambio/dolar-paralelo-estados-unidos-principal.jhtm Even the money changers use a market index.
I would not recommend exchanging large sums of money at the airport. Most of these guys are honest but there is also the risk of someone passing counterfeit notas.
You can get a better negotiating position for the airport if you use the Dólar Paralelo rate, previously called the "mercado negro." The rate is quoted daily at: http://economia.uol.com.br/cotacoes/cambio/dolar-paralelo-estados-unidos-principal.jhtm Even the money changers use a market index.
I would not recommend exchanging large sums of money at the airport. Most of these guys are honest but there is also the risk of someone passing counterfeit notas.Wherever you cambio (Rio Branco best for me) do it before leaving Rio. At GYN Airport in Goiania rate was 1.60. ATMs accepting American cards still few and far between in interior.
Digitaljedi
06-20-10, 21:35
Hey guys,
I'm not a 100% on the etiquette on the site yet so since this is the general forum I'll just have to beg your indulgence. I just wanted to know if there any/many Brazilian pornstars offering their services in the Rio area?
Do you guys ever try them? Is there a particular place where I might find some?
Such as Natasha here.
Lovebrazil,
I have the Woman of the World 2 dvd.
Tiradentes
06-30-10, 03:42
mr [CodeWord116] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord116), also known as kaka, is questioning the manhood of 75 % of his countrymen.
come this friday, cheer with me for the netherlands against this douche.
mr [CodeWord116] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord116), also known as kaka, is questioning the manhood of 75 % of his countrymen.
come this friday, cheer with me for the netherlands against this douche.
buying them is what you do when you get married. looks like he's all for renting.
LoveBrazil
07-01-10, 10:33
Lovebrazil,
I have the Woman of the World 2 dvd.Thank Auriflama I have it now.
Hey guys,
I'm not a 100% on the etiquette on the site yet so since this is the general forum I'll just have to beg your indulgence. I just wanted to know if there any/many Brazilian pornstars offering their services in the Rio area?
Do you guys ever try them? Is there a particular place where I might find some?
Such as Natasha here.Sui Generis has posted some very good info on this topic for SP. You may can search for his posts in the SP thread. Keep in mind, some girls may fly into Rio as long as you pay. I would also suggest you you send Sui Generis a PM to get more info.
ryjer
Spiroshouse
07-04-10, 16:37
Can I rent a car in Brazil and driving it with my E.E. Greek international licence?
While discussing mongering destinations between sessions at FKK Oase in Germany, I was informed by a self-proclaimed frequent monger that many girls in Brazil use steroids to increase the size of their ass so as to be more attractive to ass loving men.
He said this also has the added effect of an enlarged clitoris and increased sex drive.
I listened politely and took it with a grain of salt, as since I have never visited Brazil, who am I to suggest he was incorrect.
So, can you experienced Brazil mongers please comment on this?
Thanks!!
Hey guys,
I'm not a 100% on the etiquette on the site yet so since this is the general forum I'll just have to beg your indulgence. I just wanted to know if there any/many Brazilian pornstars offering their services in the Rio area?
Do you guys ever try them? Is there a particular place where I might find some?
Such as Natasha here.
Just go to the Termas and you will meet a few stunners for a true PSE!
I promise.
Exec Talent
07-04-10, 19:04
While discussing mongering destinations between sessions at FKK Oase in Germany, I was informed by a self-proclaimed frequent monger that many girls in Brazil use steroids to increase the size of their ass so as to be more attractive to ass loving men.
He said this also has the added effect of an enlarged clitoris and increased sex drive.
I listened politely and took it with a grain of salt, as since I have never visited Brazil, who am I to suggest he was incorrect.
So, can you experienced Brazil mongers please comment on this?
Thanks!!
He was right on all counts.
While discussing mongering destinations between sessions at FKK Oase in Germany, I was informed by a self-proclaimed frequent monger that many girls in Brazil use steroids to increase the size of their ass so as to be more attractive to ass loving men.
He said this also has the added effect of an enlarged clitoris and increased sex drive.
I listened politely and took it with a grain of salt, as since I have never visited Brazil, who am I to suggest he was incorrect.
So, can you experienced Brazil mongers please comment on this?
Thanks!!Unfortunately, this is true. The call it "bomba". I would estimate that 30% of the girls have done it at least once. Most do not really understand what they are doing and think of it as a beauty treatment not understanding the permanent masculinization that can occur. They think that it will make their ass bigger and help them lose body fat. That may be true but there are many undesirable (to me) side effects such as enlarged clitoris, lowering of the voice, increase in facial hair, hardening of body and face.
Unfortunately, this is true. The call it "bomba". I would estimate that 30% of the girls have done it at least once. Most do not really understand what they are doing and think of it as a beauty treatment not understanding the permanent masculinization that can occur. They think that it will make their ass bigger and help them lose body fat. That may be true but there are many undesirable (to me) side effects such as enlarged clitoris, lowering of the voice, increase in facial hair, hardening of body and face.I guess you have to catch them we they 1st get on the roids to see the monster ass at its finest but then it all goes down hill a year or 2 later with all the side effects.
Rock Harders
07-06-10, 06:26
Mongers-
To see a clear example of a Brasilian girl who has done steroids, look no further than pornstar Monica Santhiago. She has a ridiculously enlarged clitoris and the masculinization of the jaw and face that comes with female steroid use.
Sorte,
Rock Harders
Hey guys,
I'm not a 100% on the etiquette on the site yet so since this is the general forum I'll just have to beg your indulgence. I just wanted to know if there any/many Brazilian pornstars offering their services in the Rio area?
Do you guys ever try them? Is there a particular place where I might find some?
Such as Natasha here.
I know you are not going to believe me, but Natasha works in Villa Mimosa! Has worked there for a few years now! Two houses from the end of the strip. One word of advise, she normaly will not go with a gringo when she is working in VM! She knows she can make 3-400R off a gringo and doesnt like the idea of fucking them for only 50R. (she is so popular, that the bar allows her to charge 50R instead of the standard 25R)
John Cricket
07-06-10, 15:54
I know you are not going to believe me, but Natasha works in Villa Mimosa! Has worked there for a few years now! Two houses from the end of the strip. One word of advise, she normaly will not go with a gringo when she is working in VM! She knows she can make 3-400R off a gringo and doesnt like the idea of fucking them for only 50R. (she is so popular, that the bar allows her to charge 50R instead of the standard 25R)Probably a good deal for Monica as it means she's turning over about 200 R$ a hour.
Not a bad wage in a country where the monthly minimum is 500.
Probably a good deal for Monica as it means she's turning over about 200 R$ a hour.
Not a bad wage in a country where the monthly minimum is 500.Not bad in a country where she can make in a day what a university pedagogue makes in a month.
Crazy Jim Wood
07-07-10, 04:34
I need to go to Brazil from the U.S. end of next week. I had read on the internet several places where it was 5 business days to get a visa to Brazil for U.S. citizens.
Now I look at the Embassy of Brazil website and they say 10 business days!!!
If that is the case I will most likely have to cancel my trip.
Does anyone know if this is the case where it actually does take 10 business days, or is this an outside limit? Is it possible to get a visa sooner?
Also the visa requires an itinerary. Does that mean everyone purchases their tickets before getting the visa?
What are the experiences of actual travellers recently?
Thanks!
CJW
Crazy Jim:
Hopefully you live near one of these large US cities:
http://www.brazilsf.org/other_consulates_eng.htm
If so, go in person, fill application, plus one Passport size Photo, and pay $140. I got mine in 3 days at the Chicago consulate. Their website states 4 days. (I guess each consulate is different, depending on how busy they are.) If you do have to send it by mail, use the US Postal Service Express Mail, as they do not accept UPS, DHL, nor Fedex.
http://www.brazilsf.org/visa_tourist_eng.htm
As to the itinerary, it's required for the first trip/visa application. They want a copy of your flight schedule, where you will be staying and purpose of trip. Don't you have that already? You ARE planning on leaving next week, no?
I need to go to Brazil from the USA end of next week. I had read on the internet several places where it was 5 business days to get a visa to Brazil for USA citizens.
Now I look at the Embassy of Brazil website and they say 10 business days!
If that is the case I will most likely have to cancel my trip.
Does anyone know if this is the case where it actually does take 10 business days, or is this an outside limit? Is it possible to get a visa sooner?
Also the visa requires an itinerary. Does that mean everyone purchases their tickets before getting the visa?
What are the experiences of actual travellers recently?
Thanks!
CJWIf you live in flyover nowhere land, let a visa service do it for you: fedex overnight your passport, it's only a couple days.
John Cricket
07-07-10, 08:44
Not bad in a country where she can make in a day what a university pedagogue makes in a month.Indeed. But only if she manages to work 36 hours in a day, non-stop. :D
Still, when you figure that her other employment options would probably top out at 2000 reais a month, maybe 3000 with bennies. It's easy to see why she works where she works.
I need to go to Brazil from the U.S. end of next week. I had read on the internet several places where it was 5 business days to get a visa to Brazil for U.S. citizens.
Now I look at the Embassy of Brazil website and they say 10 business days!!!
If that is the case I will most likely have to cancel my trip.
Does anyone know if this is the case where it actually does take 10 business days, or is this an outside limit? Is it possible to get a visa sooner?
Also the visa requires an itinerary. Does that mean everyone purchases their tickets before getting the visa?
What are the experiences of actual travellers recently?
Thanks!
CJWI have always gotten my visa the next day after dropping off my passport.
Poucolouco
07-07-10, 14:30
I need to go to Brazil from the U.S. end of next week. I had read on the internet several places where it was 5 business days to get a visa to Brazil for U.S. citizens... Is it possible to get a visa sooner?
CJW
Try a Passport Expediting Service. There are many advertised on the Internet. For a fee of $60 to $100 they can get your passport within 2 business days. They all have working relationships with the Consulates and will walk your application through the process faster than you can do it.
Try a Passport Expediting Service. There are many advertised on the Internet. For a fee of $60 to $100 they can get your passport within 2 business days. They all have working relationships with the Consulates and will walk your application through the process faster than you can do it.
I have used ZVS WWW.ZVS.com worked very well for me.
I also read recently that starting this past June both turist and business VISA are granted for 10 years now not 5.
If someone can please verify this when they get their next VISA please.
Crazy Jim Wood
07-07-10, 16:31
Thanks all. I live in the Wash DC jurisdiction, so I can use an expediting service there, but according to consular website, you cannot use expediting outside your jurisdiction. Wash DC says 10 day wait for visa, I'm planning to leave next Friday, so that won't work.
I have a tentative itinerary, but i'm hesitant to buy the ticket, since, if the visa is not processed in time, I will not be able to use the ticket.
Can I just give my itinerary? It seems to say they want a confirmed (purchase) ticket.
CJW
I have used ZVS WWW.ZVS.com worked very well for me.
I also read recently that starting this past June both turist and business VISA are granted for 10 years now not 5.
If someone can please verify this when they get their next VISA please.
Unfortunately, I got my visa ( 5yrs ) the week before this took effect. You win some and you lose some.
Crazy Jim Wood
07-07-10, 17:04
I just called ZVS, they said 15 days for Wash DC consulate, but 5 days for NYC, just they can't help me in NYC. So I guess I have to drive up to NYC.
I'm still leery about buying the ticket and not getting a visa... but I guess the confirmed ticket is unavoidable?
Thanks all. I live in the Wash DC jurisdiction, so I can use an expediting service there, but according to consular website, you cannot use expediting outside your jurisdiction. Wash DC says 10 day wait for visa, I'm planning to leave next Friday, so that won't work.
I have a tentative itinerary, but i'm hesitant to buy the ticket, since, if the visa is not processed in time, I will not be able to use the ticket.
Can I just give my itinerary? It seems to say they want a confirmed (purchase) ticket.
CJW
I just called ZVS, they said 15 days for Wash DC consulate, but 5 days for NYC, just they can't help me in NYC. So I guess I have to drive up to NYC.
I'm still leery about buying the ticket and not getting a visa... but I guess the confirmed ticket is unavoidable?
I got my visa in Miami, and I dropped off the documentation on a Wed. and it was ready for pick up 2 days later, on friday.
Crazy Jim Wood
07-07-10, 17:39
I got my visa in Miami, and I dropped off the documentation on a Wed. and it was ready for pick up 2 days later, on friday.
Great not only nice winter weather and beaches but you also get better service at your local Brazil consulate. DC just sucks. 15 days! What are they doing, mailing it back to Brazil??? Well hopefully NYC will process in time.
Poucolouco
07-07-10, 18:31
Thanks all. I live in the Wash DC jurisdiction, so I can use an expediting service there, but according to consular website, you cannot use expediting outside your jurisdiction. Wash DC says 10 day wait for visa, I'm planning to leave next Friday, so that won't work.
I have a tentative itinerary, but i'm hesitant to buy the ticket, since, if the visa is not processed in time, I will not be able to use the ticket.
Can I just give my itinerary? It seems to say they want a confirmed (purchase) ticket.
CJW
There are several Expediters in Washington DC area. Be sure to specify your area in a google search. I'm sure there are people who will say they didn't need a ticket. However, I have seen them turn people away at the Consulate when they did not have a copy of a ticket or an E-ticket. Your best bet is to talk to the expediter. They will not proceed unless you have all your paperwork in order. You can purchase a refundable ticket. If you don't make the trip you exchange it for another date or get your money back. You don't have time to shop for cheap tickets if you want to make this schedule.
NOTE: If you live in the jurisdiction of the Washington Consulate, you can not get your visa in New York. Each Consulate has a jurisdictional area of states that they service and they are not reciprocal.
Crazy Jim Wood
07-07-10, 19:37
There are several Expediters in Washington DC area. Be sure to specify your area in a google search. I'm sure there are people who will say they didn't need a ticket. However, I have seen them turn people away at the Consulate when they did not have a copy of a ticket or an E-ticket. Your best bet is to talk to the expediter. They will not proceed unless you have all your paperwork in order. You can purchase a refundable ticket. If you don't make the trip you exchange it for another date or get your money back. You don't have time to shop for cheap tickets if you want to make this schedule.
NOTE: If you live in the jurisdiction of the Washington Consulate, you can not get your visa in New York. Each Consulate has a jurisdictional area of states that they service and they are not reciprocal.
Thanks. I agree on the ticket: I think I probably need to purchase the ticket first.
I called Travisa, they also said that 10 business days is best they can do.
I did look at the NYC consulate homepage, it seems that they will take in person applications from other jurisdictions, but you cannot use an expediter with them unless you are in their jurisdiction.
Shit refundable tickets pain in the ass. This really sucks. It seems getting a Brazil visa is almost as much a pain in the ass getting a U.S. visa.
Great not only nice winter weather and beaches but you also get better service at your local Brazil consulate. DC just sucks. 15 days! What are they doing, mailing it back to Brazil??? Well hopefully NYC will process in time.VisaHQ.com. they're in DC. it took these guys just a few days to get me a visa for Uzbekistan last week. what a timesaver and cost effective even if I had to run up to the eastside manhattan and back a couple times it would still be cost effective. wish I had time and would have had them get belarus and everything I need for the next couple months.
Crazy Jim Wood
07-07-10, 20:41
Thanks. I agree on the ticket: I think I probably need to purchase the ticket first.
I called Travisa, they also said that 10 business days is best they can do.
I did look at the NYC consulate homepage, it seems that they will take in person applications from other jurisdictions, but you cannot use an expediter with them unless you are in their jurisdiction.
Shit refundable tickets pain in the ass. This really sucks. It seems getting a Brazil visa is almost as much a pain in the ass getting a U.S. visa.
i talked to airline (us airways), airfare is $800+, they say i just pay $250 penalty and difference in airfare and have 1 year to use my ticket if i cancel it. the refundable ticket costs $1500+ twice as much, so i think the non-refundable ticket with penalty is a better deal.
I just got off the phone, the consulate in NYC said I can go there if I go in person, they said 3 working days, so looks like a go. I'm actually going to see a freebie but who knows maybe it won't work out and I'll wind up in the termas with Puta Playa's sloppy seconds. I'll just have them wash with plenty of soap and water and only goe bareback after I have anesthesized myself with plenty of alcohol.
I'm also a day or two short of 6 months left in my visa, the consulate said nor problem.
Poucolouco
07-07-10, 21:18
i talked to airline (us airways), airfare is $800+, they say i just pay $250 penalty and difference in airfare and have 1 year to use my ticket if i cancel it.
I'm also a day or two short of 6 months left in my visa, the consulate said nor problem.
Good for you. I'm glad to see you found a solution. Go for it.
Crazy Jim Wood
07-09-10, 20:44
I went to the NYC consulate, I applied for a business visa, they looked at my itinerary, handed it back, took my application and business letter, said thank you see you wednesday (so today (friday), mon, tue, wed 4 working days).
The DC consulate would have been a 2-hour drive, NYC was a 5-hour drive, so cost me an extra 3 hours (plus 3 hours coming back), oh well, at least i know i will get it in time for my flight.
Crazy Jim,
Did you apply for a business visa or a tourist visa? That's one hell of a difference in visas...Please advise how easy/difficult it was once you obtained your business visa to Brasil.
Member #3439
07-11-10, 07:48
I'm actually going to see a freebie but who knows maybe it won't work out and I'll wind up in the termas with Puta Playa's sloppy seconds. I'll just have them wash with plenty of soap and water and only goe bareback after I have anesthesized myself with plenty of alcohol.
I'm also a day or two short of 6 months left in my visa, the consulate said nor problem.
I hope you're not suggesting that you'd spend the whole time with the freebie and not go to termas or places like that. Guys here would be gnashing their teeth and clawing their eyes at the thought of monogamy in Brasil! Don't want anyone to get hurt...
I'm with these other guys that use an expediting service. They quote you some high number of days to cover their asses, but end up sending your stuff to you in a few days. It's why we pay them. ;) Next time, save yourself the hassle and use an expeditor. It must have been stressful. I do a biz visa, and it's no problem at all if you use the expeditor. But when I went in person for my first visa, they asked me all kinds of questions about what I was going to be up to.
Maybe some day the Brasilians will get with the program and do visas on arrival. It's not like they have some fundamentalists threatening them and need days to screen everybody before issuance. Just people visiting for bucks and fucks...
Crazy Jim Wood
07-12-10, 16:48
I always wondered if ho chasing is business (since I'm paying) or pleasure (since they are enjoying it).
Business visa app was no problem. I brought my bank statements (for my personal account and business account) and my business registration, but they never asked to look at them.
You do need a business letter from your employer or from your counterpart in Brazil. There are forms you can download from the expediter. So I downloaded their form, made some slight changes, put it on my company letterhead, signed it (I am the owner of the company). No problem.
The lady just took my application, glanced at my itinerary, handed it back, said come back Wednesday.
I am ashamed to admit it, but I may not be doing any P4P.
However my love for the moment is very excited she has agreed to indulge a few of my interests and it will be all bareback, nothing like all-you-can-eat bareback cumming in fresh young pussy sex FOR FREEEEEEEEE (well, after airfare and hotel).
I hope you're not suggesting that you'd spend the whole time with the freebie and not go to termas or places like that. Guys here would be gnashing their teeth and clawing their eyes at the thought of monogamy in Brasil! Don't want anyone to get hurt...
I'm with these other guys that use an expediting service. They quote you some high number of days to cover their asses, but end up sending your stuff to you in a few days. It's why we pay them. ;) Next time, save yourself the hassle and use an expeditor. It must have been stressful. I do a biz visa, and it's no problem at all if you use the expeditor. But when I went in person for my first visa, they asked me all kinds of questions about what I was going to be up to.
Maybe some day the Brasilians will get with the program and do visas on arrival. It's not like they have some fundamentalists threatening them and need days to screen everybody before issuance. Just people visiting for bucks and fucks...
Fast Eddie 48
07-13-10, 19:18
I always wondered if ho chasing is business (since I'm paying) or pleasure (since they are enjoying it).
Business visa app was no problem. I brought my bank statements (for my personal account and business account) and my business registration, but they never asked to look at them.
You do need a business letter from your employer or from your counterpart in Brazil. There are forms you can download from the expediter. So I downloaded their form, made some slight changes, put it on my company letterhead, signed it (I am the owner of the company). No problem.
The lady just took my application, glanced at my itinerary, handed it back, said come back Wednesday.
I am ashamed to admit it, but I may not be doing any P4P.
However my love for the moment is very excited she has agreed to indulge a few of my interests and it will be all bareback, nothing like all-you-can-eat bareback cumming in fresh young pussy sex FOR FREEEEEEEEE (well, after airfare and hotel).Crazy jim,
It is not buisness unless you can put it in the expenses report, may be you can have dinner in a club wine with lady and get away with that.
Brazil buisness visa is the way to go get a 2 yr multi entries visa is not that much more than a toruist visa, I just type a letter myself on a company letter head have my boss sign it and take it to the brazilan consulate in SF take only a week.
Fast Eddie 48
Crazy Jim Wood
07-17-10, 19:10
Crazy Jim,
Did you apply for a business visa or a tourist visa? That's one hell of a difference in visas...Please advise how easy/difficult it was once you obtained your business visa to Brasil.
I got a 10-year, multiiple-entry business visa, I can stay up to 180 days a year, etc. There is no additional feel for the business visa for U.S. citizens, and the consulate recommended it, they said a business visa is also good for tourist stuff, but tourist visa is only for tourist stuff.
Crazy Jim Wood
07-21-10, 00:03
I wanted to get some baby oil, so I went into a larger pharmacy... R$14+ for a little thing of Johnson & Johnson 200ml I think, that is like US$9 for a thing of baby oil that must cost US$2/3 in the U.S..
There was nothing smaller. I looked at another pharmacy and also at the supermarket... the best I could get was R$9+ for a smaller bottle of some local brand. But it was still a lot I thought.
Well, I am going to give up my current business and move into the baby oil business because there are some serious profits to be had here.
I wanted to get some baby oil, so I went into a larger pharmacy... R$14+ for a little thing of Johnson & Johnson 200ml I think, that is like US$9 for a thing of baby oil that must cost US$2/3 in the U.S..
There was nothing smaller. I looked at another pharmacy and also at the supermarket... the best I could get was R$9+ for a smaller bottle of some local brand. But it was still a lot I thought.
Well, I am going to give up my current business and move into the baby oil business because there are some serious profits to be had here.
Yup. In comparison to what we pay CONUS, lotions/oils are expensive in Rio. I always leave that stuff behind with my gals, and they do appreciate it!
John Cricket
07-21-10, 03:26
I wanted to get some baby oil, so I went into a larger pharmacy... R$14+ for a little thing of Johnson & Johnson 200ml I think, that is like US$9 for a thing of baby oil that must cost US$2/3 in the U.S..
There was nothing smaller. I looked at another pharmacy and also at the supermarket... the best I could get was R$9+ for a smaller bottle of some local brand. But it was still a lot I thought.
Well, I am going to give up my current business and move into the baby oil business because there are some serious profits to be had here.It's because we export all the oil squeezed out of our babies to the United States and Europe.
Crazy Jim Wood
07-21-10, 14:41
It's because we export all the oil squeezed out of our babies to the United States and Europe.
Oh I see the Brazilians pay premium for oil squeezed from blond, blue-eyed babies. They also had baby powder there, I guess that is what they do with the babies after they squeeze all the oil out of them.
John Cricket
07-26-10, 17:37
Oh I see the Brazilians pay premium for oil squeezed from blond, blue-eyed babies. They also had baby powder there, I guess that is what they do with the babies after they squeeze all the oil out of them.Well, kind of. The dry babies are first rendered down and them dessicated and blended.
Hi guys.
I'm planning a 1st time trip to Brazil next November. Guess theres many 'experts' here so I'm askin for some useful tips. & which are the hottest places for girls, fun, mongering etc. I been to Thailand 6 times, now so I'm looking for sumting different.
Cheers all
Evil Kayak
07-30-10, 20:06
Interesting read on brazil sex tourism.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-10764371
I already requested my take on this article deleted, I see you saw what I saw already. My apologies.
Interesting read on brazil sex tourism.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-10764371
Hi guys.
I'm planning a 1st time trip to Brazil next November. Guess theres many 'experts' here so I'm askin for some useful tips. & which are the hottest places for girls, fun, mongering etc. I been to Thailand 6 times, now so I'm looking for sumting different.
Cheers all
Here you go mate. Start reading.
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?t=2191&page=9&pp=15
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