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[QUOTE=EricCartman;1694112]I have been doing some pondering. If anyone wants to share, I'm curious about the following: what % of your monthly income (pre or post tax) do you think it's OK to spend -- or to reasonably spend -- on GDPs etc (or internet porn or whatever), without starting to worry.

For example, I have a hard time thinking I should spend, say, BRL 5 K per month on GDPs or even USD 5 K. Not that I couldn't spend it, but that I'd start to feel stupid for not sticking that money into mutual funds.

I know there are trust-fund guys and super-wealthly tech guys who wouldn't bat an eye at that. I've been told that if you have to ask, you can't afford it. I went to public school (not the British kind) and have been supporting myself for 25+ years, so that's a different world to me I guess.

Just curious what my fellow board members think would be reasonable. I come back to my previous post about the 'instagram models' who are supposedly getting flown to Dubai for USD 25 K to do all sorts of nasty things for 2 days. I can't help thinking that maybe I am just missing out on some level of crazy sexcapades that I never dreamed of.

Not sure really how to justify that kind of expense.

What do you think?[/QUOTE]Its difficult to compare as I don't live in Rio and only indulge when I am but I think money can be spent many ways in Rio-there are clearly bargains to be had but I have no doubt I would be spending 5 a month if I lived there. $.

[QUOTE=EricCartman;1694112]I have been doing some pondering. If anyone wants to share, I'm curious about the following: what % of your monthly income (pre or post tax) do you think it's OK to spend -- or to reasonably spend -- on GDPs etc (or internet porn or whatever), without starting to worry.

What do you think?[/QUOTE]The other 2 posters gave you great advice on this, I would just like to add a few things. In the 80's I was working for Pan American World airways, I was young, single and I had free first class international travel at my fingertips and I didn't make a lot of money. I worked with other young people like myself who were conservative, didn't travel much, saved their money and were very careful. I on the other hand told myself that the position you are currently in is only going to happen now, that you won't be young for long or even single or work for an international airline where you can travel free all over the world.

So I travelled as much as I could sightseeing and mongering to Europe, Rio wherever and there were many trips I went on where I didn't have any money so I went to the credit union and borrowed so as not to miss the current oppurtunities. When I eventually left Pan Am on my own to make more money I was in debt but I had the time of my life of memories and mammaries that I will never forget. Sometimes I talk to my old colleages from Pan Am who were more conservative than me and they tell me they regret being so careful at the time and wished they had travelled more, I on the other hand feel I did the right thing and have no regrets at all, I lived it to the fullest.

So I guess what I'm saying is the answer to your question depends upon how long do you think you'll be able to do what you are currently doing because nothing lasts forever. Don't cut yourself short get it all in. So if you plan to live in Rio for a long time then you have plenty of time and you need to cover all bases save and monger but if you think you only have a few months left or a year then get it all in, always time to save later.

Hi guys,

I can't see the trees in the forest anymore with so much information on this great forum. So that's why I have a simply question.

I want nightlife, beach, unspoiled girls and a direct flight. Where I should go?

Anyone used the visa agencies shown below to get a visa to BraSil and are they reliable? Hate to waste anentire day fighting the traffic in order to get to the consulate.

[URL]http://cgwashington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/submitting_through_a_travel_or_visa_agency.xml[/URL]

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Tiradentes;1694527]Anyone used the visa agencies shown below to get a visa to BraSil and are they reliable? Hate to waste anentire day fighting the traffic in order to get to the consulate.

[URL]http://cgwashington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/submitting_through_a_travel_or_visa_agency.xml[/URL]

Thanks[/QUOTE]Have used Its Easy multiple times and for different people in different jurisdictions and they always have come through ahead of promised date.

[URL]http://www.itseasy.com/[/URL]

[QUOTE=TheCane;1694292]I always go with my motto. [b]Make sure your bills are paid and your investments made before you get laid![/b] It's easy for me to pay my bills because I make sure I don't have many. I have virtually no debt. I contribute to two different pension funds, and I invest in a 401 K plan. Plus I have a money market account and a mutual fund account. That's what I feel I need to do in order to set myself up right financially for the future. And then, I'm fortunate enough to still have enough disposable income left over to take pretty Latina and European girls in all three holes. Everybody's circumstances are different, but I would start your inquiry by asking a different question. Before asking how much is it OK to spend on the tutes, I would ask how much money do you need to pay your bills and to save sufficiently for the future? Once you've done that analysis and you're successfully executing your long-term financial plan, then how much money you can spend on the tutes really answers itself. As much of what's left over as you would like to! Hehehehehe![/QUOTE]

And an [U]excellent[/U] motto it is! I am adopting the ditty I bolded. It is very catchy!

Your bills get paid, your investments get made, [I]before[/I] you get laid!

[QUOTE=George90;1694985]And an [U]excellent[/U] motto it is! I am adopting the ditty I bolded. It is very catchy!

Your bills get paid, your investments get made, [I]before[/I] you get laid![/QUOTE]Romance with no finance is a damn nuisance!

I hopefully moved this discussion (which like the you can't turn a housewife into a garden implement one, seems to come up every two months) off the Rio Reports thread.

When Brazilians travel to Europe they adopt European ways unless you speak Portuguese and they enjoy your company. I have encountered many Brazilians around Europe and have gotten the same level of service as I have received in Brazil. Many places they actually control how much time they spend with you and if they are enjoying themselves they are in no hurry. I also have been in clubs where once the girls find out your speak Portuguese they will come by and say they don't usually do this or that but in your case they will. The best advice that anyone on this forum will ever give you is to learn Portuguese and not the guttural version claimed by some of the "experts. " If anyone who has made serious contributions wants to know where to find Brazilians throughout Europe, send me a PM.

As for comparisons, I hesitate to bring this up but do think the girls of the former USSR and Czechs are right up there.

[QUOTE=ExecTalent;1695132]
When Brazilians travel to Europe they adopt European ways unless you speak Portuguese and they enjoy your company. I have encountered many Brazilians around Europe and have gotten the same level of service as I have received in Brazil. Many places they actually control how much time they spend with you and if they are enjoying themselves they are in no hurry. I also have been in clubs where once the girls find out your speak Portuguese they will come by and say they don't usually do this or that but in your case they will. The best advice that anyone on this forum will ever give you is to learn Portuguese and not the guttural version claimed by some of the "experts. " [/QUOTE]Exect Talent, you know I respect your opinion, yet my experience with the BR girls in Europe (specifically Spain) was actually the opposite.

Whenever I called an escort girl, and I spoke to her in Potuguese, they kind of freak out and ask me whether I know them etc.

And they only calm down once they are sure I am not from Brazil.

More than once, girls have told me flat out "no dice", and I couldn't meet them because of speaking Portuguese.

However, the same girls, calling from a different number and speaking English were a lot more willing and receptive.

Of course this didn't happen in 100% of the time, and is limited to my experience with Brazilian escorts in Spain, but hey, some people can have a different experience in the matter.

Clearly though speaking Portuguese in Brazil is an advantage with the girls (although it was not good in the good old HELP because girls used to think I am a Brazilian impersonating a gringo in order to impress them or something, but I was also negotiating the prices which because of the "union" they had in HELP was a big no no).

My experience had also been that Brazilian girls in Spain are not as GFE as in Rio (yet still better than other nationalities), but that may be because most of the girls I have met in Spain are from Sao Paulo rather than Rio, so they could be the same was back in Sampa.

I had a lot of girls in Rio giving me extra services for free, like girls who don't do CIM offering it to me, or anal, and even an expensive 700 Reais an hour girl spending the whole night with me for free just because she said she hates dealing with "clients". Great girls, I consider the Cariocas to be the very best women in the world.

What are they protesting about now?

[QUOTE=Bravo;1695466]What are they protesting about now?[/QUOTE]The demonstrations are against corrupt government, inflation, Petrobras graft and its effect on a failing economy.

Forty nine political figures, including close allies of Rousseff, and former Petrobras executives are under investigation over a kickback and money laundering scheme that saw an estimated $3. 8 billion creamed off inflated contracts over a decade. Petrobras is majority owned and operated by the State of Brazil. Petrobras can't complete a valid audit of its balance sheet as losses and write-downs keep mounting and its bond rating was recently downgraded to junk by Moodys.

Last week, Brazil's Supreme Court announced it would investigate the speakers of both houses of Congress and more than 30 other congressmen and senators all but one of whom are from Ms Rousseff's ruling PT (Workers Party) and its coalition allies. Prosecutors believe that for much of the past decade Petrobras executives and the country's largest construction companies conspired to cream billions of dollars off Petrobras contracts, part of which was used to fund political parties and line the pockets of politicians. Millions of dollars were laundered through Swiss banks. Ms Rousseff, who has denied any involvement in the scheme, was chairman of the Petrobras board when much of the alleged graft took place.

In addition to the corruption scandal at Petrobras, Rousseff is also facing rising inflation and a Brazilian economy that is on the brink of recession.

Granted, Rousseff was recently reelected but it was by a narrow margin of 51 percent of the vote, the closest election in Brazil's history. The electorate is clearly divided by far left socialists and center to moderate voters.

[QUOTE=Sympalogy;1695150]My experience had also been that Brazilian girls in Spain are not as GFE as in Rio (yet still better than other nationalities), but that may be because most of the girls I have met in Spain are from Sao Paulo rather than Rio, so they could be the same was back in Sampa.[/QUOTE]I have had outstanding experiences with Brazilian girls in Spain, Germany, and Switzerland (I go for the PSE over the GFE). Indeed, the best BBBJ / CIM service I have ever had in my entire life (not exaggerating) was at Club Globe in Zurich, and it was provided by a Brazilian girl going by "Sara". My whole body seized up in almost unbearable pleasure from her talented lips and tongue. Sometimes, I have crazy thoughts of flying to Switzerland just for the weekend so that Sara can suck my dick again. It was that good! I've also had some good anal sessions with Brazilian women in Europe. When nobody else in the club was butt fucking, of course the hot Brasilieras were! As I always say, they are simply the best on any continent where you find them! And they always love it when you tell them that Brazil is your favorite country and that you have been there many, many times. Sara laughed her head off when I called her "popozuda" LOL! Damn I love me some pretty, bubble butt Brazilian tutes! By the way, Sara told me that she got to Switzerland by marrying a Swiss guy. I bet she sucked his dick and he fell for her immediately hahaha! Well, they were no longer married by the time I met her (and two other Brasilieras) at Club Globe.

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[QUOTE=Auriflama;1689267]What the price from Sao Paulo to Rio air flights round trip?[/QUOTE]

Does the metro line currently stop at Cantagalo in Copacabana or does it extend into Ipanema?-if so, where is the stop (s)?

[QUOTE=Shemp;1698255]Does the metro line currently stop at Cantagalo in Copacabana or does it extend into Ipanema?-if so, where is the stop (s)?[/QUOTE]General Osório, Ipanema.