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[World Travel 69]

Argentina's inflation rate is somewhere around 37%.

The prices are not good for mongering or staying there.

You used to get laid for around US $25 up. Now the street girls are asking $100 and up.

Their President has closed all the brothels and most clubs.

Usd now buys 25 ARG pesos. I have never been to BA. Anyone on this forum been there lately who can opine if the favorable exchange rate translates into a monger bonanza. Or have prices risen to offset the currency depreciation? Interested in opinions of those who are familiar with both Brazil and BA.

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[Member #4732]

I have not been to Argentina, myself. But, as someone who watches currency fluctuations, I had to wonder the same thing. I posted the same question over on the "Private" Argentina forum and I got a few very good and in-depth answers. I will summarize them for you. The simple answer was no, Argentina's high rate of inflation is debasing the currency but not creating any bargains. The exchange rate versus rate of inflation most advantageous to those who held USD circa 2001-2005. It was also pointed out that the current 8% rate of unemployment is quite low by historical standards. So, there is not a bevy of young women forced to sell their bodies for lack of employment opportunities, as we have seen in parts of Europe. The consensus was that the ARS would need to fall even more and the financial crisis would need to get more serious before chica prices fell into the bargain zone.

The good news is that Brazil appears to be having a currency crisis of their own. With my luck, it will be over before I make it there.

Great reply, many thanks.

[World Travel 69]

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x54lvbc

This is the most bizarre scene I can recall from all of his travels. Check out how he checks out the Thai honey in his "dreams" hehehe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOIVI3U5B4Y

[The Cane]

Working girls were subtly seen on camera, but he never said anything or preached one way or another. You could count on him not to judge local cultures. Except when some Romanian officials tried to shake him down in order for him to shoot in the old town center. That Dracula theme episode was incidentally very bizarre and not characteristic of his aesthetic.

This is the most bizarre scene I can recall from all of his travels. Check out how he checks out the Thai honey in his "dreams" hehehe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOIVI3U5B4Y

[World Travel 69]

I was in there on Wednesday after the Giants game.

Remembering that I watched the show he did there on TV.

A lot of my travels have a lot to do with him in mind.

RIP.

For any of you mongers out there who were into him, toss one back for Anthony Bourdain tonight:

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/08/u...bit/index.html

I've been a fan of his for a very, very long time. I have no proof whatsoever that he was ever a monger, but his life was set up so perfectly well to be one! I first started watching his show on The Travel Channel when it was called "No Reservations". When he moved over to CNN with "Parts Unknown" and a much larger budget, I felt like the show lost some of its edge.

For "No Reservations", he would always lead in with the same line. I changed it to fit my mongering ways. "I travel, I eat, I drink, I fuck. And I write. And I'm hungry for more"! LOL! I would always think that for a monger "Parts Unknown" would be called "Hind Parts Unknown" HAHAHAHA!

But seriously though, he just seemed to be enjoying his life and doing what he was doing. You just never know what's going on with somebody. You think you got problems? Well, compared to somebody else. Here's you Tony! Here's to you!

TC.

[WyattEarp]

For any of you mongers out there who were into him, toss one back for Anthony Bourdain tonight:

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/08/u...bit/index.html

I've been a fan of his for a very, very long time. I have no proof whatsoever that he was ever a monger, but his life was set up so perfectly well to be one! I first started watching his show on The Travel Channel when it was called "No Reservations". When he moved over to CNN with "Parts Unknown" and a much larger budget, I felt like the show lost some of its edge.

For "No Reservations", he would always lead in with the same line. I changed it to fit my mongering ways. "I travel, I eat, I drink, I fuck. And I write. And I'm hungry for more"! LOL! I would always think that for a monger "Parts Unknown" would be called "Hind Parts Unknown" HAHAHAHA!

But seriously though, he just seemed to be enjoying his life and doing what he was doing. You just never know what's going on with somebody. You think you got problems? Well, compared to somebody else. Here's you Tony! Here's to you!

TC.

I thought the same thing. I always wondered if he could resist temptation. Especially because he was probably estranged from his ex-wife for some time.

I'm sure some Vietnamese honey caught his eye. Japanese women would go ga-ga for a tall, handsome American TV star. Then there of course was Brazil and Colombia.

Working girls were subtly seen on camera, but he never said anything or preached one way or another. You could count on him not to judge local cultures. Except when some Romanian officials tried to shake him down in order for him to shoot in the old town center. That Dracula theme episode was incidentally very bizarre and not characteristic of his aesthetic.

[Eszpresszo]

Usd now buys 25 ARG pesos. I have never been to BA. Anyone on this forum been there lately who can opine if the favorable exchange rate translates into a monger bonanza. Or have prices risen to offset the currency depreciation? Interested in opinions of those who are familiar with both Brazil and BA.

I have not been to Argentina, myself. But, as someone who watches currency fluctuations, I had to wonder the same thing. I posted the same question over on the "Private" Argentina forum and I got a few very good and in-depth answers. I will summarize them for you. The simple answer was no, Argentina's high rate of inflation is debasing the currency but not creating any bargains. The exchange rate versus rate of inflation most advantageous to those who held USD circa 2001-2005. It was also pointed out that the current 8% rate of unemployment is quite low by historical standards. So, there is not a bevy of young women forced to sell their bodies for lack of employment opportunities, as we have seen in parts of Europe. The consensus was that the ARS would need to fall even more and the financial crisis would need to get more serious before chica prices fell into the bargain zone.

The good news is that Brazil appears to be having a currency crisis of their own. With my luck, it will be over before I make it there.

[Member #4732]

Usd now buys 25 ARG pesos. I have never been to BA. Anyone on this forum been there lately who can opine if the favorable exchange rate translates into a monger bonanza. Or have prices risen to offset the currency depreciation? Interested in opinions of those who are familiar with both Brazil and BA.

[The Cane]

For any of you mongers out there who were into him, toss one back for Anthony Bourdain tonight:

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/08/u...bit/index.html

I've been a fan of his for a very, very long time. I have no proof whatsoever that he was ever a monger, but his life was set up so perfectly well to be one! I first started watching his show on The Travel Channel when it was called "No Reservations". When he moved over to CNN with "Parts Unknown" and a much larger budget, I felt like the show lost some of its edge.

For "No Reservations", he would always lead in with the same line. I changed it to fit my mongering ways. "I travel, I eat, I drink, I fuck. And I write. And I'm hungry for more"! LOL! I would always think that for a monger "Parts Unknown" would be called "Hind Parts Unknown" HAHAHAHA!

But seriously though, he just seemed to be enjoying his life and doing what he was doing. You just never know what's going on with somebody. You think you got problems? Well, compared to somebody else. Here's you Tony! Here's to you!

TC.

[Safado69]

I know literally the translates to my cousins' house or the house of my cousins. It is also used as another term for working girl house.

Recently I was talking to GDP about BS and she mentioned that her cousin took her virginity and that is what they are for. No lie LOL.

So my question is, is this how it became synonymous with the places we all know and love? Or is this a reach?

Thanks,

Safado.

[Exec Talent]

Quite frankly it mystifies me how people who struggle composing a coherent English sentence claim to be fluent in Portuguese.

After seeing that claim time and time again, I thought it best to put together some resources for those who would like to learn.

I have lived with Brazilians who do not speak English and learned through immersion and also through self-study.

If you are serious about becoming fluent in Portuguese there are a couple of books you must own.

Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide (Modern Grammars) 2nd Edition.

Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar Workbook (Modern Grammar Workbooks) 2nd Edition.

These are for the serious learner, but can be used by beginners for solid examples of proper grammar and sentence construction.

A couple of helpful sites are:

https://dictionary.reverso.net/english-portuguese/

http://www.conjuga-me.net/en/

If you are just starting out:

https://www.duolingo.com/

Will get you started.

Also take a look at:

https://www.learn-portuguese-with-rafa.com/

https://streetsmartbrazil.com/

http://braziliangringo.com/

You are going to want to read some newspapers in Portuguese.

Here is one of the best (also available in English).

https://www.folha.uol.com.br/

There is a great Text to Speech feature which can help you pronounce some of the more difficult words and also help you to get accustom to reading formal Portuguese.

Two TV broadcasts I watch regularly are O Globo News and Fantástico.

https://www.globo.com/ (main Site).

https://oglobo.globo.com/

http://g1.globo.com/fantastico/

If you search YouTube you will find channels featuring full broadcasts of both.

I have many other resources, which if I have time will list in another post. This should be a good start for beginners and anyone who actually does wish to become fluent.

[BeenBob]

There is some advice on posts #2783-2785.

Ah I see. Still the same place as 9 months ago. Will check.

Thanks.

[Nordico]

This is like the question about girl-friendly hotels. It depends on who you are and who you know.

A better formed question is I am a non-Portuguese speaking Gringo with poor negotiation skills. What is the best rate I can expect?

In which case, my recommendation is to take a walk, plan on exchanging at least $1000 and talk as little as possible. You seem to know where all the places are and rates can vary depending on individual cambio supply and demand. I know the cambios who exchange money for the hotels, apartment owners and rental agents. Also have personal relationships with individuals who exchange large amounts of currency. The rates are significantly different from what a gringo gets who visits Rio once a year for a week.

Regardless, for most people this question is hardly worth asking. Let's say you exchange $1000 and the rate is 5 centavos more, that is 50 Reais or about $13. Not really that big a deal. You will get more benefits from the walk.

If you don't feel like walking you might want to try this site. It will give you an idea of the published rates for a few places.

https://www.melhorcambio.com/

Remember you are selling Dollars (Quero vender) not buying (Quero comprar).

Some true experts, as opposed to those who think they are, have also suggested Casa Behar in Centro.

Av. Rio Branco, 45 - Loja E. Centro, Rio de Janeiro. RJ, 20090-003.

Without you getting offended as always, reread his question "Where to exchange your US $ in Rio?"

There is always a good quote for any occasion.

[WyattEarp]

Anyone who has been on the ground lately know which cambio house has the best rates? In Zona Sul that is? Last time I was there I enjoyed the one on NS de Copacabana between Bolivar and Xavier the Silveira, although later in my trip I spotted a better one more eastward near that Flamengo shop not far from Copacabana Palace. Thanks.

There is some advice on posts #2783-2785.

[Exec Talent]

Anyone who has been on the ground lately know which cambio house has the best rates? In Zona Sul that is? Last time I was there I enjoyed the one on NS de Copacabana between Bolivar and Xavier the Silveira, although later in my trip I spotted a better one more eastward near that Flamengo shop not far from Copacabana Palace. Thanks.

This is like the question about girl-friendly hotels. It depends on who you are and who you know.

A better formed question is I am a non-Portuguese speaking Gringo with poor negotiation skills. What is the best rate I can expect?

In which case, my recommendation is to take a walk, plan on exchanging at least $1000 and talk as little as possible. You seem to know where all the places are and rates can vary depending on individual cambio supply and demand. I know the cambios who exchange money for the hotels, apartment owners and rental agents. Also have personal relationships with individuals who exchange large amounts of currency. The rates are significantly different from what a gringo gets who visits Rio once a year for a week.

Regardless, for most people this question is hardly worth asking. Let's say you exchange $1000 and the rate is 5 centavos more, that is 50 Reais or about $13. Not really that big a deal. You will get more benefits from the walk.

If you don't feel like walking you might want to try this site. It will give you an idea of the published rates for a few places.

https://www.melhorcambio.com/

Remember you are selling Dollars (Quero vender) not buying (Quero comprar).

Some true experts, as opposed to those who think they are, have also suggested Casa Behar in Centro.

Av. Rio Branco, 45 - Loja E. Centro, Rio de Janeiro. RJ, 20090-003.