Rio de Janeiro Reports

[QUOTE=ExecTalent;2331388]One my few visits to Brazil, I spoke very little Portuguese. I hired a driver and translator and made my way around that way. Next, I hired a Brazilian driver who spoke only Portuguese since by this time I knew the basics. I enjoy Brazil more now that I am fluent and don't have those sad moments when you at dinner with a beautiful woman and you can't even talk with her. But, I still enjoyed Brazil when I did not speak Portuguese, so go for it.

My advice about the restaurants is to use Google and Bing to translate your preferences and print them out for the waiters and staff. The translators have gotten very good, especially with simple terms. A long time ago, I met a beautiful French Canadian on a beach in Florida and told her to stay put while I ran to the bookstore and bought a French-English dictionary. She thought it was sweet. Hotels have English speakers, sometimes the restaurants also. Do not expect anyone else to speak English other than receptionists at the terma.[/QUOTE]That's good advice, cheers. Google translate is a life saver for people like me, Uber too.

[QUOTE=JavaMan;2331434]When I first came to Rio in 2001, I didn't speak any Portuguese, (but I do now,) and I had no issues in communicating. The restaurants will have someone who can speak enough English, some even have menus in English. You'll get a rough idea even if it's lost in translation. At smaller places, may not. There are Rio regulars, who have been coming here for years and Still do Not speak Portuguese. BTW, Any chica you run into, that speaks English, will be a Hardened Pro unfortunately. I think, Being a Picky eater may be More of a problem for you. But there are McD's, BK, Outback and other US based food joints to keep your belly full. Safe travels.[/QUOTE]That's brilliant thanks, if I do enjoy Brazil I will try to learn Portuguese, no point now as I may not want to return. I will learn basic phrases though.

[QUOTE=WyattEarp;2331462]The question of language is a little over-analyzed here. Smartphones make life easier abroad. As I recently posted in the SP thread, global travelers should pick up a language book or visit some language websites for an hour or two. In the Brazil category here, there is thread devoted to sexual and other words and phrases.

As far as food, Copacabana and Ipanema are world class tourist destinations. You can literally find any food you desire. Menus are usually in both Portuguese and English near the beach. If you are one of those eaters that has to have everything prepared a certain way, you're probably fucked. But hey, that's why you're in Rio.[/QUOTE]Great advice, thanks. Going to book up as soon as I can get the holidays sorted at work.

I don't need things prepared, I just like my food mostly plain, my stomach reacts badly to spices and most sauces.

I might book a condo, then worst case scenario, I can cook my meals.

Thanks for everyone who helped, Ill post some reports when I come back.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2331531]What is a chica?[/QUOTE]You know what this word means Mr Enternational. Is it exactly a Brazilian-Portuguese word? No, but Brasilians know what it means.

[QUOTE=SoberHans69;2331650]I don't need things prepared, I just like my food mostly plain, my stomach reacts badly to spices and most sauces. I might book a condo, then worst case scenario, I can cook my meals.[/QUOTE]To get a taste of Brazilian food, go eat at a Brazilian restaurant, if there's one in your city. They're all you can eat steakhouses, with buffets. You won't get a big hunk of meat. The waiters come around and give you slices of the grilled meat. I personally don't find Brazilian food overly spicy. Sauces?? They don't even make gravy for the mashed potatoes. Smh.

[QUOTE=SoberHans69;2331650]Great advice, thanks. Going to book up as soon as I can get the holidays sorted at work.

I don't need things prepared, I just like my food mostly plain, my stomach reacts badly to spices and most sauces.

I might book a condo, then worst case scenario, I can cook my meals.

Thanks for everyone who helped, Ill post some reports when I come back.[/QUOTE]Anyone who has problems with eating out in Rio must be very very picky.

Went to 4 x 4 last night and it was packed with girls, about 2:1 girls to guys ratio. Someone mentioned in a previous post that he was disappointed with the talent level at 4 x 4. I have to totally disagree with him and I am a very picky person. There were 6-7 8's and 3 9's and one absolute 10. I approached a couple of the 8's, one of the 9's, and the 10. All were flirty and eager to get me upstairs. Except for the 10, who didn't really care. I could of just told her straight up that I wanted to fuck her and she would've probably went with me but the session would've been mediocre at best. I rather have GFE and passionate sex with a 7 than a mediocre session with a 9 or a 10. It was hard to resist pulling anyone of them. But I had promised a girl I met earlier that I would see her. Her name is Maiara, 25 why / o and she is a solid 8 in looks. She has perfect pearl white teeth and a gorgeous smile. Jet black hair that goes down to her back. All natural body. She's uber nice, easy going, very educated and polite. She's in law school and her English is very good. We had a great convo talking mainly about her private life and her future plans. She is very smart and is definitely different from most of the other 4 x 4 girls. She's a complete GFE in bed. You treat her nice and with respect and she will definitely reward you in the bed.

I totally recommend her!

[QUOTE=JavaMan;2331846]To get a taste of Brazilian food, go eat at a Brazilian restaurant, if there's one in your city. They're all you can eat steakhouses, with buffets. You won't get a big hunk of meat. The waiters come around and give you slices of the grilled meat. I personally don't find Brazilian food overly spicy. Sauces?? They don't even make gravy for the mashed potatoes. Smh.[/QUOTE]The closest one is a few hours away, my brothers been and said it was amazing though. Will have to get there before I go.

[QUOTE=DreamCarnarvon;2332027]Went to 4 x 4 last night and it was packed with girls, about 2:1 girls to guys ratio. Someone mentioned in a previous post that he was disappointed with the talent level at 4 x 4. I have to totally disagree with him and I am a very picky person. There were 6-7 8's and 3 9's and one absolute 10. I approached a couple of the 8's, one of the 9's, and the 10.[/QUOTE]DC, can you report on the tattoo situation at 4 x 4 for this old man?

I'm okay with a couple small, discreet tattoos, but I'm turned off by arm / leg sleeves and tattoos across the chest and / or back.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=WyattEarp;2332180]DC, can you report on the tattoo situation at 4 x 4 for this old man?

I'm okay with a couple small, discreet tattoos, but I'm turned off by arm / leg sleeves and tattoos across the chest and / or back.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]I didn't see any girls with full arm / leg inks. There were a couple with big visible tats on their bodies. But most had little to no ink.

[QUOTE=WyattEarp;2332180]DC, can you report on the tattoo situation at 4 x 4 for this old man?

I'm okay with a couple small, discreet tattoos, but I'm turned off by arm / leg sleeves and tattoos across the chest and / or back.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Tats on a garota were somewhat of a negative a few years ago for me, by but not as much now. That being said, from my experience, of the many Termas I have been to throughout the years, for whatever reason, 4 x4 has had the highest percentage of garotas with tats (Loaded with tats). However, there are still many to choose from that have a small quantity or no tats at all at 4 x4.

Enjoy!

[QUOTE=Mangera;2332512]Tats on a garota were somewhat of a negative a few years ago for me, by but not as much now. That being said, from my experience, of the many Termas I have been to throughout the years, for whatever reason, 4 x4 has had the highest percentage of garotas with tats (Loaded with tats). However, there are still many to choose from that have a small quantity or no tats at all at 4 x4.

Enjoy![/QUOTE]Many people get tats to stand out, to show they are different. As more and more people get them, my bet is that they will be valued less and we will see fewer people getting them.

When everyone started putting colored ribbons on their luggage so they could easily identify them on the carousel, mine remained bare. Excuse me, that is mine right there. The one with nothing tied to the handle.

I found interesting that so many questions in the Brazil discussions should have belonged to the tripadvisor instead wasting resources here.

[QUOTE=SoberHans69;2331224]Hi everyone,

Just wondered if any of you regulars speak very little Portuguese or none at all? If so do you still enjoy Rio?

Really want to try Rio in September but worried about the language barrier.

Been to Colombia and whilst I did enjoy it, I found language barrier frustrating. I didn't find it too much of a problem with the girls, because I only like ST and used Google translate but had trouble everywhere else. For example I found it difficult trying to communicate with the cleaner and getting my laundry done etc but mainly whilst ordering food in restaurants as unfortunately I'm a very picky eater.[/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE=JThomas1357;2332664]I found interesting that so many questions in the Brazil discussions should have belonged to the tripadvisor instead wasting resources here.[/QUOTE]Tripadvisor lacks a Mongering viewpoint. This is also an International Travel info, (guide,) site.