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03-15-24 11:11 View Post | View Thread
Best cigar place
Esch Cafe in SP & RJ.
http://eschcafe.com.br/
Casa de Habano. So great cigars, but also very good food seleciton. -
10-12-23 13:02 View Post | View Thread
Why I love Brazil.
On my last trip one of my favorite regulars was not able to meet up with me despite my repeated attempts. Turned out she had gotten married to one of the local young men. Sad to loose her, but plenty...
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05-07-23 06:03 View Post | View Thread
Sheraton Leblon is GF and a very decent hotel. It...
Sheraton Leblon is GF and a very decent hotel. It is however a 10-30 minute ride away from action in Ipanema and Copa.
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01-10-23 16:57 View Post | View Thread
Putting prices in perspective
One of my regular non-pros just landed a job and is very happy.
Cleaning job, 4 hours per day and 5 days a week = for 600 reals a month.
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08-31-22 06:46 View Post | View Thread
Ingrid. Now there is a lady and an ass I will...
Ingrid. Now there is a lady and an ass I will never forget. She was a star.
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07-31-22 05:24 View Post | View Thread
Hotels and guests
Hello fellow hobbiest.
I can share how I handle having guests at the hotels without any issues.
Firstly, and this may be a big difference versus others, I do not go out at night searching for... -
01-25-22 06:37 View Post | View Thread
I stayrf a few nights recently. Pros: ...
I stayrf a few nights recently.
Pros:
Location and no issues with guests.
Cons:
Rooms are tiny and have no balconies. -
01-01-22 14:04 View Post | View Thread
Uber cancellations
I learned from my Brazilian friends that the uber cancellations often are due to drivers colluding to make the Uber algoritm increase fares.
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12-27-21 14:10 View Post | View Thread
My friend got fined and taxed over 10.000 reals...
My friend got fined and taxed over 10.000 reals for an Iphone 13.
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12-26-21 12:07 View Post | View Thread
Bagage checks on arrival in Rio
Hi Guys,
Just a friendly warning about arriving in Rio. Customs are now very diligently scanning all incoming suitcases and both a friend and I have recently had to pay fines, or taxes, on... -
12-04-21 06:45 View Post | View Thread
Thank you for all the efforts that went in to...
Thank you for all the efforts that went in to writing such a detailed post.
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04-06-21 06:29 View Post | View Thread
R600 according to local news. Surprisingly low I...
R600 according to local news. Surprisingly low I think.
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11-27-20 07:26 View Post | View Thread
Nye
The fireworks takes place in Guarabara Bay, so the place to be is Copacabana beach. The fireworks are literally on / over the bay so it can be seen from all of Copacabana.
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07-01-20 06:44 View Post | View Thread
Rio Roiss hotel?
Rio Roiss hotel?
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06-29-20 16:47 View Post | View Thread
I go every year during peak summer season in Rio....
I go every year during peak summer season in Rio. This year who knows. I will probably end up deciding kind of last minute to see how things evolve in Brazil as well as vaccines or treatment.
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06-28-20 09:25 View Post | View Thread
I always had mixed feelings about Barbarella but...
I always had mixed feelings about Barbarella but I am sad to see yet another place closed down for good.
Wonder what p2 p in Rio will be like in the future. -
11-09-19 06:32 View Post | View Thread
For large amounts I exchange far from Zona Sul. ...
For large amounts I exchange far from Zona Sul.
Pretty much all tourists stay in Zona Sul so there is a large supply of dollars there. Go to non-tourist areas and the exchangers see hardly any... -
10-18-19 18:39 View Post | View Thread
Just send me a PM with the sentences you need and...
Just send me a PM with the sentences you need and I will post the translations.
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10-18-19 13:04 View Post | View Thread
Monger's Portuguese
Margaya sent me some sentences for translation. Here you go. Enjoy Rio.
Are you breasts natural = Você tem seios naturais?
Do you kiss = Você beija?
Do you DFK = Você beija con lingua?
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10-17-19 15:43 View Post | View Thread
PM me what you want to know and I will post a...
PM me what you want to know and I will post a list.
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10-01-19 15:29 View Post | View Thread
Staying outside Copa & Ipanema
Has anyone tried staying outside of Copacabana and Ipanema?
I am toiling with the idea of buying a semi-retirement pad and prices are much better outside these areas.
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07-07-19 16:34 View Post | View Thread
Back on topic
The topic is.
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05-16-19 05:05 View Post | View Thread
"Flamenguistas sao feias e velhas" is correct....
"Flamenguistas sao feias e velhas" is correct. Changed to plural and femininum, i.e. female flamengo fans.
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04-17-19 06:54 View Post | View Thread
I went there and the views are indeed amazing....
I went there and the views are indeed amazing. Food and drinks are ok, but nothing you cannot get in other places. So go for the view.
I was taking a taxi from centro back to Ipanema and my date... -
10-20-18 07:04 View Post | View Thread
Best advice in a long time. A lot of...
Best advice in a long time.
A lot of brazilians are having a toughtime financially and it is quite hard for young people to get a job these days, which makes non-pros very available. If approached...
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