Sure, but I'm not trying to blend in
[QUOTE=WyattEarp;2504999]Tourists tend to stick out no matter. Some of the Brazilian attire simply doesn't fit well. My casual clothes from home just look different even when I try to blend in. Most Brazilians seem to have narrower frames. They generally don't have broad shoulders and V shape frames.[/QUOTE]There are always, well, let's call them ill-informed tourists who come to Rio to show off their fancy watches, jewelry, phones and designer outfits. Let them have the first dibs at getting mugged.
I'm not being heartless, but I once talked to a guy who was incredulous when I said how much I loved Rio. He hated it. He got his gold chain ripped off his neck in a broad daylight, minutes after exiting the hotel on Atlantica on his first day. I was like, why the fuck did you go out in Rio wearing a gold chain? To which he told me he's going to do what he's got to do.
Well, OK. But criminals are also going to do what they're going to do. They're going to mug. It's up to reasonable people to modify and adjust their behavior when needed.
I was taught to dress down by other Rio veterans when I just started going down there. I mean, maybe the fact I'd never gotten in trouble after all these years is more than just dumb luck. Or maybe not, who knows.
And yes, cheap sandals are also important. That's your only deterrence against the birdshit mafia because you won't see them coming -- they're THAT good! Still got me on more than one occasion.
No need to explain anything.
[QUOTE=Raftaar;2505849]I do like to interact with females other than just transactional, in fact I have a couple of Asian GF met that way. I can definitely feel that the Brazilian girls are more open to meeting men, however my lack of Portuguese and their lack of English makes things difficult, for now. Maybe I will change my mind in the next few weeks hopefully.[/QUOTE]Some people are simply rude. Don't mind them. I enjoy your reports, and I'm sure many others do too.
I actually can see where you're coming from. I love Bangkok too, but these places couldn't be more different, and each is good in its own unique way. A little tip, if I may: you might not want to look for bargain basements deals in Rio. Do not overpay, but when you see prices THAT low, there is usually a reason for that. Still, I can think of worse things than having my dick sucked by 3 girls for less than $20, even if for only 15 minutes.
When things don't go your way, remember the "this is Thailand" adage. Totally applies to Brazil, too.
Keep these reports coming.
Valuable first hand Contributions
[QUOTE=Raftaar;2505874]Day 5.[/QUOTE]Thank you for the valuable firsthand contributions. We all have different tastes and firsthand reports, even when the subjects are not of interest, have value. For example, I do not like pony or horse-assed girls. Others do and report where they found them. That immediately takes that location off my list. Someone reports that the private apartment does not have showers and it is best to bring your own sheet. Again, off my list. As for the best locations in the world to monger. That is based upon your experiences and opinions. What I do object to is people who are too lazy to read the forum and do even a minimal amount of research. Also guys who think their experience is fact, not their experience.