Rio de Janeiro Reports

[Vagabundo1]

I tend to buy not the absolute newest pixel (eg, Pixel 6), but one or two behind, (eg pixel 4 or 5).

If you watch that video, the point about being able to still get your text messages via Google chat for security on your financial accounts is a key one.

That means if you are robbed, just give away the phone (yes, $500 buck hurts), but you can still protect your financial accounts when you report the loss. Good feature.

I bought one based on this info, great suggestion. I think the phone cover is a waste of money.

[Nounce]

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1. Pixel phones. You can have up to 4 users on a pixel...

I bought one based on this info, great suggestion. I think the phone cover is a waste of money.

[Vagabundo1]

Further to Google Fi for Digital Nomads.

Further to this (and I see several ISG members are discussing Google Fi).

1. Pixel phones. You can have up to 4 users on a pixel, and with whatsapp and whatsapp business you can thus have 8 profiles per phone. Sometimes this is helpful as you may want to communicate with a hoar over a new phone # and / or a # not tied to your professional profile. Just saying. Also, while I am on the subject, generally keep your face off your profile pics, just like the local hoars, who do that for a reason. Back of the head with the sun in the camera, looking at sugarloaf, etc, may be a good look for a profile pic.

Buying used pixel phones for a reasonable price and maintaining them (otterbox cases, screen protectors, etc) is a good thing to do, as these are very useful devices.

Girls always say the Pixel 4 a has better camera than iphone, which is a pretty high praise from a pretty knowledgeable user base.

ESim can be activated from outside the USA, apparently (see video below).

This video is super helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwPzmjirnoM

Best Data and Tech for Brazil.

OK, a few techie notes:

1. You can get almost all tech you need in Rio. I always recommend Rosanne at Sorella informatica, piso 1, at Rio Branco 156, a honest vendor (I bought a gamer laptop for 10,000 reais, and it didn't work, and I took it back, and she gave me CASH, despite her losing 10%, as I had put it on a card. When the F does that ever happen in Brazil?

- You can get all the data you need by going to Central station, going to the vendors near the metro and supervia entrances, and pay 16 reais for a vivo card. Vivo has better data than the others, TIM, Claro, etc. You can then top up your chip at pharmacias, or of course at vivo stores. No CPF, no hassle, just $3. 1 USD, cash in Reais. In case you hadn't figured it out, Rio is built for Vagabundo's, people who don't want to be tracked for whatever reason, mobsters from Siciliy named vinnie who go become Mr Catra's in Zona Norte, etc.

- you can ask your landlord for high speed data (I pay 200 reais more a month for 5 g WiFi in my Barra Transamerica love shack, that's what, 40 USD).

2. There are some tech items that are harder or hard to get in Brazil, and which are the things you want to bring with, or ask your frequent traveler buddies to bring for you:

- pixel phones with an activated Google Fi plan. Fi is the best in my experience. And lots, and lots, and a friggin shitton of data cards to stick in burner phones and devices.

- kindle. For some reason, hard to get in Brazil.

- top tier laptops, like, for example, a Razer Blade14 (asking for advice, is this a good gamer rig? V is in the market for a gamer laptop, but doesn't necessarily want a 9 pound monster brick, but this one seems good), which of course would be super inflated by brazilian taxes if you could get it in Brazil.

- Leatherman skeletool, or SOG knives. OK, not to drift into the military too much, but the skeletool is a super multitool and ounce for ounce the best single knife multitool to carry, as it has pliers to fix your car, a serrated blade that it lethal, a carabiner to attach to your pack while you are climbing sugarloaf or halfdome and a screw driver with a phillips and regular bit. The SOG fixed blade that is best is the SEAL Strike because of the excellent carry in the inside of belt sheath, and the SOG Trident especially the new one in D2 steel. But, if you had to carry just one in a 40 pound checked. Bag, it would be the skeletool, which even the chicks want because of the bottle opener. For those of you who appreciate a sharp knife, the best sharpener in centro is on a side street in Lapa a little further up Rua Rezende, same street as Ganja Coffeeshop, on a side street going onto Rua Riachuelo. Finally, the best place to carry said skeletool is in the zippered pockets of the trail running shorts sold at Decathlon, which are really useful, as there are two zippered pockets, and three little mesh pockets, perfect for condoms, lube, surf wallet, bluetooth earbuds, and even that stun gun flashlight fits well into the little compression pocket of the shorts.

https://www.decathlon.com.br/short-m...:preto-amarelo

Those shorts also make great underwear under a long pant, and a great sleeping short (and with some hoars, it is a good idea to keep a few knives in the zippered pockets of your shorts because like Gus in Lonesome Dove says, a hoar can always slit your carotid artery while you sleep. Not that having said knives would help you much, but its the thought).

[Vagabundo1]

Please upgrade your membership so you can send / receive PM.

I will echo what Bubba Boy wrote in his guide, ISG is our home and is a valuable platform for mongering.

Now that some of us will be in Rio next week, we could organize a joint VM tour. For example, we could meet at Starbucks Cinelandia on Friday afternoon as a suggestion on my part. Terma tours also possible.

Does anyone have experience with the parties at Club Mix Bar. Centro? On some days (be careful not to pick the wrong day!) there is quite a bit going on if the website is to be believed.

[Vagabundo1]

Yeah, I could do that. In fact, I have done alot of that. Just pick a day, and we can organize it. I would suggest for VM:

1. Go from Cinelandia Metro to Metro Sao Cristavao.

A) Can go to Massagemtijuca. This is a tier 1 prive, and has the best talent. Trust me. Jessica! OMFG. As good a morena as in any tier 1 terma. For 33% of the cost.

B) VM.

C) Mosaico! There is actually a Elisa Sanches suite. The best girls in Rio are at Mosaico. Historically, this is true.

D) Hotel Canario.

E) Hotel Malaga. A landmark, culturally, in that it is where the old Scortshow girls would go. Next to excellent restaurants, Aconchega Carioca.

Now that some of us will be in Rio next week, we could organize a joint VM tour. For example, we could meet at Starbucks Cinelandia on Friday afternoon as a suggestion on my part. Terma tours also possible.

Does anyone have experience with the parties at Club Mix Bar. Centro? On some days (be careful not to pick the wrong day!) there is quite a bit going on if the website is to be believed.

[Stef1988]

The Customer is always right.

My new mantra is the customer is always right. Rather than say, You overpaid, and risking offending any fellow ISGers.

And really, she is right. 40 dollars.

But it is true, get your Brazilian number (PM me, and I can set you up on whatsapp remotely).

I am not going into any specifics but I could save most of the mongers to Rio soooo much money just by doing a weekly Mosaico / VM party, and brokering some ahem, providers, massagistas, sperm bank nurses. Haha.

Now that some of us will be in Rio next week, we could organize a joint VM tour. For example, we could meet at Starbucks Cinelandia on Friday afternoon as a suggestion on my part. Terma tours also possible.

Does anyone have experience with the parties at Club Mix Bar. Centro? On some days (be careful not to pick the wrong day!) there is quite a bit going on if the website is to be believed.

[Spidy]

Pregnant sugar baby in Rio. It has been a while since I have started some kind of (mostly remote) relationship with a Brazilian sugar baby, ... She was late in her days.

So she went to the doctor on following day (July 20th 2022, I sent her the money, and. BANG! - she is found pregnant and start crying.

And when she text me the shocking news another days has passed. Obviously, when I realize it, I feel like shit.

Pregnant sugar baby in Rio. Part 2 ... The good things about this cutie, is that, despite her young age, she has already one child 5 years old, and she is nowadays a single mother.

This a good thing because she does not want to have another baby, she said to me. That was a big, HUGE relief to me ...

I have been googling about Pfizer Cytotec, and it is expensive to find, but you can get it in Brazil...

Years ago (circa 2005) on an extend to Brazilian trip of 6 months, I ended up befriending several women from various northern Brazilian cites, during my sojourn. There was one (1) woman in particular from Fortaleza, who I got along with extremely well, to the point of becoming "quassi-besties". She'll always be known to me as "my little librarian". Anyways I digress.

So long story short, she (came to me for a pregnancy that wasn't mine and) didn't have the money for the "abortion pill" (and big compensatory "gift" needed), so I helped out and acted as chaperon and moral support, as we hatched a plan.

Now back then, even "quassi-illegal drugs" (like the "abortion pill") could be bought "under the table", if you "quietly" approached the pharmacist and incentivized the pharmacist with a well endowed compensatory "gift".

My "little librarian", suggested we try the following:

(1) try an out-of-the-way drogaria, perhaps in another neighborhood (where the pharmacists look like they need a "pay bonus".

(2) preferably late at night or just before closing with very few patrons.

(3) discreetly, pull the pharmacist aside (choose wisely, we happen to choose a guy) and tell them what you want.

(4) be generous and make it worth their while, all while being quiet, discret and keeping a low-profile.

If I remember correctly, it worked out for us, on the 2nd drogaria, we tried.

So, if you're sure your sugar baby isn't scamming you and has a trust worthy friend (or she goes alone), you could send (or reimburse her) the money for said option.

Not sure if this type of option is available today, but it's worth a shot, while you wait for your other options to play-out.

Hope that helps, hang-in-there and GOOO LUCK!

[Vagabundo1]

The Customer is always right.

My new mantra is the customer is always right. Rather than say, You overpaid, and risking offending any fellow ISGers.

And really, she is right. 40 dollars.

But it is true, get your Brazilian number (PM me, and I can set you up on whatsapp remotely).

I am not going into any specifics but I could save most of the mongers to Rio soooo much money just by doing a weekly Mosaico / VM party, and brokering some ahem, providers, massagistas, sperm bank nurses. Haha.

If your WhatsApp number is not within Brasil, you will be quoted the gringo price.

I had a porn star who I contacted on a Friday on my last trip, and she sent me a price list for time and hotel fees. It was 200 R an hour for her and 100 R for the hotel. I was going to meet a friend at 4 x4 so I didn't go see her that Friday afternoon. I texted her on Monday to schedule an appointment. She asked me if I knew the prices and I responded that I did, about 5 minutes later I received a text from her. 300 R for her and 100 for the hotel. I hadn't seen her in years, so I decided to go thru with the session despite the rate increase.

I met up with her and had an outstanding session. After we got out of the shower and were getting dressed, I asked if I had received the gringo rate. She looked at me puzzled and I showed her the two different prices from Friday to Monday.

She busted out laughing and admitted that she charged me the gringo rate. When I asked why, she responded:

Porn Star: "Well. I don't think it's fair that you Americans only have to pay 40 dollars to see me. I know that 40 dollars is nothing to you. ".

Me: "Yeah but we have to pay the hotel fee too, on top of your fee".

Porn Star: "But the Brazilian man doesn't make much money, he works hard for little pay. He might have to save up an entire month to have an extra 300 R in order to fuck me.

I tried to explain to her that gringos can easily spend 2 K before they even land in Brasil between our Plane tickets and hotel, so it wasn't fair comparing our expenditures. No matter how hard I tried to convince her that she should charge the same price no matter where the man was from, she just refused to see my logic. It was like she was insulted that a man could fuck her for the price of eating dinner in America.

[Bkgnj1]

I do have a US Whatsapp number so do expect that. Can't do shit about that, will just have to negotiate within reason.

300 for a pornstar sounds materially better than this 1500 quote. A 100 reais premium is okay given the limited time.

Going on a tangent here but where were you able to score a pornstar. Is that the one they always talk about here eliza Sanchez?

If your WhatsApp number is not within Brasil, you will be quoted the gringo price.

I had a porn star who I contacted on a Friday on my last trip, and she sent me a price list for time and hotel fees. It was 200 R an hour for her and 100 R for the hotel. I was going to meet a friend at 4 x4 so I didn't go see her that Friday afternoon. I texted her on Monday to schedule an appointment. She asked me if I knew the prices and I responded that I did, about 5 minutes later I received a text from her. 300 R for her and 100 for the hotel. I hadn't seen her in years, so I decided to go thru with the session despite the rate increase.

I met up with her and had an outstanding session. After we got out of the shower and were getting dressed, I asked if I had received the gringo rate. She looked at me puzzled and I showed her the two different prices from Friday to Monday.

She busted out laughing and admitted that she charged me the gringo rate. When I asked why, she responded:

Porn Star: "Well. I don't think it's fair that you Americans only have to pay 40 dollars to see me. I know that 40 dollars is nothing to you. ".

Me: "Yeah but we have to pay the hotel fee too, on top of your fee".

Porn Star: "But the Brasilian man doesn't make much money, he works hard for little pay. He might have to save up an entire month to have an extra 300 R in order to fuck me.

I tried to explain to her that gringos can easily spend 2 K before they even land in Brasil between our Plane tickets and hotel, so it wasn't fair comparing our expenditures. No matter how hard I tried to convince her that she should charge the same price no matter where the man was from, she just refused to see my logic. It was like she was insulted that a man could fuck her for the price of eating dinner in America.

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[Nordico]

One of the barra VIP website girls quoted 600 reais per HR which seemed reason and contextual to what I have read here. Then I asked cost for uncovered oral and anal, she goes 1500. Probably takes me for a gringo sucker but wanted to see if anyone had similar experiences. I know throwing more money in no way means better experience either.

Somebody has to pay the ad.

[Bravo]

One of the barra VIP website girls quoted 600 reais per HR which seemed reason and contextual to what I have read here. Then I asked cost for uncovered oral and anal, she goes 1500. Probably takes me for a gringo sucker but wanted to see if anyone had similar experiences. I know throwing more money in no way means better experience either.

If your WhatsApp number is not within brasil, you will be quoted the gringo price.

I had a porn star who I contacted on a Friday on my last trip, and she sent me a price list for time and hotel fees. It was 200 R an hour for her and 100 R for the hotel. I was going to meet a friend at 4 x4 so I didn't go see her that Friday afternoon. I texted her on Monday to schedule an appointment. She asked me if I knew the prices and I responded that I did, about 5 minutes later I received a text from her. 300 R for her and 100 for the hotel. I hadn't seen her in years, so I decided to go thru with the session despite the rate increase.

I met up with her and had an outstanding session. After we got out of the shower and were getting dressed, I asked if I had received the gringo rate. She looked at me puzzled and I showed her the two different prices from Friday to Monday.

She busted out laughing and admitted that she charged me the gringo rate. When I asked why, she responded:

Porn Star: "Well. I don't think it's fair that you Americans only have to pay 40 dollars to see me. I know that 40 dollars is nothing to you. ".

Me: "Yeah but we have to pay the hotel fee too, on top of your fee".

Porn Star: "But the Brasilian man doesn't make much money, he works hard for little pay. He might have to save up an entire month to have an extra 300 R in order to fuck me.

I tried to explain to her that gringos can easily spend 2 K before they even land in Brasil between our Plane tickets and hotel, so it wasn't fair comparing our expenditures. No matter how hard I tried to convince her that she should charge the same price no matter where the man was from, she just refused to see my logic. It was like she was insulted that a man could fuck her for the price of eating dinner in America.

[Jimmy Boy 99]

Dear fellow mongers,

Now some days have passed and I had talked to her. The good things about this cutie, is that, despite her young age, she has already one child 5 years old, and she is nowadays a single mother.

This a good thing because she does not want to have another baby, she said to me. That was a big, HUGE relief to me.

Now, in Brazil, abortion is illegal (unless you have been raped), but she is only 4-5 weeks pregnant so there are certain pills available on the black market which will do the job.

I have been googling about Pfizer Cytotec, and it is expensive to find, but you can get it in Brazil. The longer is the pregnancy, the more pills you need, the more you will end up paying.

My sugar is doing some research directly in Brazil and it seems it will cost me some 200 USD to get it fixed. I really hope this pills work as expected and that they are genuine ones (not another internet scam).

Will keep you posted guys.

Some suggestions / questions:

1) Can she make up a story that she was raped by some stranger late at night somewhere and did not tell anyone about it because she felt ashamed and it would not have done any good since she couldn't identify the rapist;.

2) You do a search for the drug where you are, which hopefully will be the legitimate drug, buy it, and express mail it to her;.

3) If the above fail, get her a tourist visa to visit you and have her get an abortion there (assuming it is legal there).

[Bkgnj1]

One of the barra VIP website girls quoted 600 reais per HR which seemed reason and contextual to what I have read here. Then I asked cost for uncovered oral and anal, she goes 1500. Probably takes me for a gringo sucker but wanted to see if anyone had similar experiences. I know throwing more money in no way means better experience either.

[Jubby007]

I am planning a trip soon to Rio after few years. It seems that Sunday options have died down. My ticket option shows a quick connecting time on Sunday at Sao Paulo connecting flight. I normally likes to arrive on weekdays so I can unpack my bags at Copa apartment, take a quick shower and catch a cab ride to Centro Termas. I like to be in a 4 x 4 Terma within 4 hours of arrival at Rio airport. I have done that over 10 x times so I do not want to break my routine.

Barbarellas is permanently closed. Also, Dolce Vita club showing closed on Sundays. I tent to avoid free lancers in Copa bars at night but it seems like they are my only option on Sundays. On Saturdays, I still have the option of Solarium or Monte Carlo term. Any other new options in Copacabana or nearby on Sunday?

[Tiepolo2002]

Dear fellow mongers,

Now some days have passed and I had talked to her. The good things about this cutie, is that, despite her young age, she has already one child 5 years old, and she is nowadays a single mother.

This a good thing because she does not want to have another baby, she said to me. That was a big, HUGE relief to me.

Now, in Brazil, abortion is illegal (unless you have been raped), but she is only 4-5 weeks pregnant so there are certain pills available on the black market which will do the job.

I have been googling about Pfizer Cytotec, and it is expensive to find, but you can get it in Brazil. The longer is the pregnancy, the more pills you need, the more you will end up paying.

My sugar is doing some research directly in Brazil and it seems it will cost me some 200 USD to get it fixed. I really hope this pills work as expected and that they are genuine ones (not another internet scam).

Will keep you posted guys.