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Well I don't think I'm cluttering up this thread by posting a very old experience . . . I suppose nowadays Freetown is a very diferent place. So I'll add a report anyway, out of date though it is.
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John Knox,

Weather in June is normally OK, it won't be baking, but you've a fair chance of some sun.

Rio doesn't have 4 seasons as such - it tends to be cooler around winter time, but you can...

Kenn is correct on all of that.

I can give you some specific numbers for Barra too, which are a little different.

A 2 bed penthouse apartment (cobertura) will cost roughly 2,500 reais / month,...

Mind if I just post a remniscence here?

I was in Hong Kong in 1996, on business. Had a few spare days, and wandered around a little. Lovely place, really enjoyed it.

Anyway, was having a little...

XXL,

As of 23rd March.

It's a little unclear - pot luck I think. Two of my collegues travelled last week and said they had a long delay getting OUT of Brazil (they are Brazilians), but no...

Sekoya,

There's probably some logic in what you say, but I doubt that the girls in the termas are medically any safer than the streewalkers.

In Rio, there are very few regulations that can't be...

Not sure why I'm getting hammered like this.

If you read what I say in context, then it's not quite as stupid as you make it out to be. I'm not suggesting you walk up to every chick saying 'I'm a...

Yes pro, you're right. This is about living in Brazil, but I was trying to be helpful to those in the thread who don't.

The fact I have 12 posts really only means I try to think before I post. I...

Pro,

Yes, I don't suggest you just repeat the same thing over and over again - you would look like an idiot.

And I think the idea of learning Fluent Portuguese and steeping yourself in...

You know, this language thing might be a red herring. You don't need fluent Portuguese to chase girls.

I've found that (not just in Brazil) learning a few things in any language is very...

Almotu

In a word, yes.

Termas - there are a couple out towards Recreio, one I have recommended before, Ancora do recreio. There is also one called Pigalle, which I have no experience of. There...

I'd recommend the Royalty Barra hotel. It's very clean and modern, and a lot less than the Sheraton.

It's at the Pepe end of Barra, right on the beach. try to get a room with a sea view, it's very...

Regarding the Braces - it's pretty normal for adult Brazilians to have orthodontic work going on. They're the opposite of Europe and the states. You rarely see children with them. Strange but true.
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Perhaps someone here can clarify something for me about BA.

I was there about 6 weeks ago, staying at the Howard Johnson hotel, in (I think) Avenue California.

There were a bunch of girls...

Wow. This guy is a little unbalanced.

So, his point is that we're A-holes for using the girls? Oh, but then the girls themselves are apparently filthy dirty ugly sleazy I don't know whats.
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Hello all,

I travel to Uruguay once or twice a year on business. I normally try to make sure I get some free time in Montevideo, to get some action.

Here's a rundown on what I found, some of...

Well, I see there are no reports at all for Yemen. Maybe I can shed a little light on that.

I was there maybe 8 years ago, but it seems from the lack of info that things haven't changed much - I...

Maxam,

Hit and miss around holidays.

Easter isn't huge in Brazil, as a celebration, but in Rio certainly any chance to shut down for the day and hit the beach is eagerly taken.

So, no...

I know we're not supposed to be chattering here, but as a resident of Rio, I'd like to try to answer the question 'what is so hot about these girls?'.

Maybe it's stating the obvious, but the...

Hello all,

Thought I'd add a few points to this section.

I'm an expat living in Rio, have been here for 5 years.

I'm living in Barra as well, but have seen most of the 'points of interest',...