Rio de Janeiro Reports

[QUOTE=Bravo;1120914]Let me know if she gives you a better afternoon price than the cost of one hour in Centaraus! 200 fucking reais for a lousy 20 minutes![/QUOTE]

We'll see how it goes. I am generous to ladies that I like. But at the same time I'm not a damn fool either. She has the body-type that I like and she's an energizer bunny in the sack; but I've been with plenty hot dames that were great also. Still thinking about checking out Centaurus just for shits and giggles. It has been a couple of years since I've gone in the place.

Just arrived in Rio today. Pretty darn hot down here for me since I'm used to the winter climate in the ol' USA. I'm sure jet-lag will hit me before the night is over but there's no time to sleep now. Reckon I'll down some cafi-aspirina with some Red Bull and get to work.

- DSK

After Euro100 mentioned that he has GDP's come over for free I had a good think about this occurrence and decided to put my 2 cents worth down on paper.

It is quite common to have GDP's come over and stay for free. In fact if I, or pretty much any one I know, bangs the same girl more than a few times, there will normally be an offer by the girl to come over and stay. The first few encounters may be paid for (or may not) , then as some sort of relationship builds they tend to stay for free. This kind of thing would be unheard of in most western countries, but in Rio it is kind of normal.

Why do they do it? Who knows what really goes on inside a GDP's head but my thoughts are as follows.

*Most GDP's come from poor backgrounds, really poor! Until you actually go out and see where they tend to live, you really can't imagine how basic their living conditions are. Hence a chance to 'hang out' with someone that has a nice bed or can maybe take them out to dinner or even provide a place close to the beach is appealing. Even the girls that live in Copacabana tend to live in very crappy apartments, often 4 per room, hence a night away from this is appealing. The illusion of spending time with someone from a 'higher social status', tends to have some draw.

*Of course if a girl builds a relationship there is a chance for marriage etc. This goes with out saying.

*Brazilians tend to be very family orientated people that are used to being around a lot of people all the time. Hence when they are working, they can be very lonely, and probably prefer not to sleep alone. They also do not like to sleep alone for security reasons, living in a favela or the baixada is not the thing a single women would do alone.

Sexo.

One thing that constantly amazes me is when a GDP comes over, usually after a hard days or nights work, they still want to fuck like the energizer bunny. I have often asked them how they do this and I generally get the answer 'it is different with someone I like'. Pretty much every girl I have had over insists on a long session at night then another quickie in the morning- just amazing to me.

Freebies from GDPs are very common. Of course what you have, whether it be looks, youth, game, or cash will increase your chances or frequency of visits. The length of your stay in Rio is also important. If you are here for a few days it will be tough to pull this off, but not impossible. If you are here for a few weeks or months, absolute no brainer, particularly if you give off the impression that you will return to Rio soon. If you live in Rio, then it would be uncommon for GDP's to not come over for free. In fact when you live in Rio, getting rid of them is the hardest thing.

Just my 2 centavos!

[QUOTE=Bubba Boy; 1121154]After Euro100 mentioned that he has GDP's come over for free I had a good think about this occurrence and decided to put my 2 cents worth down on paper.

It is quite common to have GDP's come over and stay for free. In fact if I, or pretty much any one I know, bangs the same girl more than a few times, there will normally be an offer by the girl to come over and stay. The first few encounters may be paid for (or may not) , then as some sort of relationship builds they tend to stay for free. This kind of thing would be unheard of in most western countries, but in Rio it is kind of normal.

Why do they do it? Who knows what really goes on inside a GDP's head but my thoughts are as follows.

*Most GDP's come from poor backgrounds, really poor! Until you actually go out and see where they tend to live, you really can't imagine how basic their living conditions are. Hence a chance to 'hang out' with someone that has a nice bed or can maybe take them out to dinner or even provide a place close to the beach is appealing. Even the girls that live in Copacabana tend to live in very crappy apartments, often 4 per room, hence a night away from this is appealing. The illusion of spending time with someone from a 'higher social status', tends to have some draw.

*Of course if a girl builds a relationship there is a chance for marriage etc. This goes with out saying.

*Brazilians tend to be very family orientated people that are used to being around a lot of people all the time. Hence when they are working, they can be very lonely, and probably prefer not to sleep alone. They also do not like to sleep alone for security reasons, living in a favela or the baixada is not the thing a single women would do alone.

Sexo.

One thing that constantly amazes me is when a GDP comes over, usually after a hard days or nights work, they still want to fuck like the energizer bunny. I have often asked them how they do this and I generally get the answer 'it is different with someone I like'. Pretty much every girl I have had over insists on a long session at night then another quickie in the morning- just amazing to me.

Freebies from GDPs are very common. Of course what you have, whether it be looks, youth, game, or cash will increase your chances or frequency of visits. The length of your stay in Rio is also important. If you are here for a few days it will be tough to pull this off, but not impossible. If you are here for a few weeks or months, absolute no brainer, particularly if you give off the impression that you will return to Rio soon. If you live in Rio, then it would be uncommon for GDP's to not come over for free. In fact when you live in Rio, getting rid of them is the hardest thing.

Just my 2 centavos! [/QUOTE]Phhsssssssssttttt. I can just hear egos all over this board deflating as they read this. Well reasoned B. B.

[QUOTE=Riofan6;1121160]Phhsssssssssttttt. I can just hear egos all over this board deflating as they read this. Well reasoned B. B.[/QUOTE]I love your quote Riofan6. Remains me of the old days!

Thanks for all the information, my trip was great.

[QUOTE=Bubba Boy;1121154]In fact when you live in Rio, getting rid of them is the hardest thing.[/QUOTE]There's the rub.

[QUOTE=Bubba Boy; 1121154]After Euro100 mentioned that he has GDP's come over for free I had a good think about this occurrence and decided to put my 2 cents worth down on paper.

It is quite common to have GDP's come over and stay for free. In fact if I, or pretty much any one I know, bangs the same girl more than a few times, there will normally be an offer by the girl to come over and stay. The first few encounters may be paid for (or may not) , then as some sort of relationship builds they tend to stay for free. This kind of thing would be unheard of in most western countries, but in Rio it is kind of normal.[/QUOTE]Well ladies and gents (LOL, there could be a few ladies reading) this is my final update on my 5th trip to Rio as I'm writing from the comfort of my home back in the states. I'd like to thank Christo for helping me make it out alive (barely). And the subject above is the reason for my trouble at the end.

Long story short, I do NOT recommend letting any GDP in Rio think you're her girlfriend and stop asking for dinhero. She will (1) not let you be with another GDP the rest of your trip, (2) find out if you are with another freelance GDP within 5 minutes to 1 hour, (3) threaten to kill you or chop off your "Peru" which is even worse than death, (4) attempt to extort you for money if you tell her to leave your apartment after an argument, (5) stalk you outside and / or inside your apartment complex at all hours of the day and night, and (6) make your life a living hell until you leave. And those were not multiple choice options, she will attempt to complete steps (1) thru (6) completely, LOL! That was not only my experience the last week of my trip, but I was also warned by some of my Rio amigos that many Gringos fall into this GDP trap and go through the same pain and suffering when they try to end the relationship.

Heed this advice."You pay the girls to leave, not to come over!". This was repeated to me time and time again.

[QUOTE=Daniel69; 1121318]Long story short, I do NOT recommend letting any GDP in Rio think you're her girlfriend and stop asking for dinhero. She will (1) not let you be with another GDP the rest of your trip, (2) find out if you are with another freelance GDP within 5 minutes to 1 hour, (3) threaten to kill you or chop off your "Peru" which is even worse than death, (4) attempt to extort you for money if you tell her to leave your apartment after an argument, (5) stalk you outside and / or inside your apartment complex at all hours of the day and night, and (6) make your life a living hell until you leave. And those were not multiple choice options, she will attempt to complete steps (1) thru (6) completely, LOL! That was not only my experience the last week of my trip, but I was also warned by some of my Rio amigos that many Gringos fall into this GDP trap and go through the same pain and suffering when they try to end the relationship.

Heed this advice."You pay the girls to leave, not to come over!". This was repeated to me time and time again. [/QUOTE]I am thinking it is even more important to screen a potential freebie as oppossed to just one timer. You need strict rules and strategies to be put in place. Ground rules are very important because the problems listed above will come up if not planned for. Some girls will be quite happy to come over even if they know you are banging other girls, you need to be descret about it of course and not just go and bang their best friends and think you can get away with it. Basically you can find a cool chic that won't ask too many questions and as long as you avoid the place she works, you can have a decent few months together before you start "drifting apart".

Any type of relationship is possible in Rio, but you do need to think about what you are doing and plan it out!

[QUOTE=Bubba Boy; 1121364]I am thinking it is even more important to screen a potential freebie as oppossed to just one timer. You need strict rules and strategies to be put in place. Ground rules are very important because the problems listed above will come up if not planned for. Some girls will be quite happy to come over even if they know you are banging other girls, you need to be descret about it of course and not just go and bang their best friends and think you can get away with it. Basically you can find a cool chic that won't ask too many questions and as long as you avoid the place she works, you can have a decent few months together before you start "drifting apart".

Any type of relationship is possible in Rio, but you do need to think about what you are doing and plan it out![/QUOTE]I agree 100 percent. I knew this GDP since my last trip when I 'dated' her for two months on and off without any major incident. Some nights I had another girl, or girls, over. She'd stop by unannounced and I'd tell her politely to leave because I had company, and she did. But this trip I tried to set fairer ground rules when I arrived because we stayed in touch constantly via email and occasionally via phone while I was here in the states. I told her that if she continued to work then I would continue to see other girls, but would be as discrete as possible about it. I even offered to pay her rent and everything else (like a good boyfriend) if she stopped working so that I wouldn't have to see anyone else. But she couldn't help herself and went out and worked afternoons when she told me she was going back to her apartment to sleep and / or see her friends. How did I find out? From HER friends!

So we began a mean game of touché that she ultimately couldn't play. I hooked up with some very fine Filet Mignon's that were eager to take her place. I actually had two new g / f's this trip that moved in with me and she went nuts. To the point she brought four policeman to my apt. One night after telling them I hit her, kicked her out, and owed her money. It's too bad I recorded her one night on my compact video cam threatening to tell the police I hit her if I kicked her out. So when I got to the station I showed them the video and they promptly let me go (and they even said to me,"this is Rio man, why are you sticking with one girl"?) LOL!

Well after that it was game on with this puta, so I hooked up with one of her so called 'best' friends (as you warned above) that same night. I ran into the friend by accident though (didn't have her phone #) , told her the story, and she was all about relieving my stress. These GDP's will tell you everyone is their best friend so you don't hook up with them. I even told the friend, please wait until I leave next week before you tell her we did the deed, because I knew she couldn't wait to tell her. But she spilled the beans as soon as she could and 'my girl' went mental. Showed up at my apartment again (the portiero let her up because she was probably F*ing him too) and proceeded to try to kick in my apt. Door while I was with a 3rd night girl that I was really starting to like. Uh oh, time to leave Rio, and fast!

I don't want to sound like I'm complaining here, this 5th trip was really entertaining and I've got stories of a lifetime to tell, and a couple of scars to remind me in case I forget! But the freelance GDP's have become way too aggressive, controlling, and freakish now. And that's not just IMHO, a lot of repeat travelers I met concurred. Still, in the infamous words of Arnold,"I'll be back!" because I love living La Copa Louca.

The Philippines is next on my list though, followed by Colombia again. I'm going to make the rounds now, I'll never stay in one place for this long again.

Hi all,

Without browsing through 1000's of posts, anyone know where to go to get the best deals on a flight+hotel in Rio?

I don't want to spend more than $700-$800 on a flight since my total budget would be $2k.

I've been reviewing destinations such as Havana, Sosua DR, and now I'm also interested in Rio. I'll be making my choice at the end of March to leave mid-April.

Any advice is appreciated.

[QUOTE=Rafzuh; 1121868]Hi all,

Without browsing through 1000's of posts, anyone know where to go to get the best deals on a flight+hotel in Rio?

I don't want to spend more than $700-$800 on a flight since my total budget would be $2k.

I've been reviewing destinations such as Havana, Sosua DR, and now I'm also interested in Rio. I'll be making my choice at the end of March to leave mid-April.

Any advice is appreciated. [/QUOTE]Rio is not cheap. Neither getting there nor staying there. Flights from most destinations are $1000+ and hotels are $100+ a day. With a $2K budget that doesn't leave you money for much else.

[QUOTE=Exec Talent;1121879]Rio is not cheap. Neither getting there nor staying there. Flights from most destinations are $1000+ and hotels are $100+ a day. With a $2K budget that doesn't leave you money for much else.[/QUOTE]Okay so with that in mind, how much would I need approximately to have a good time there?

I didn't save up for Rio this year as I was planning to go to a cheaper destination, but I have a feeling that after the World Cup, shit over there is going to get un-affordably expensive, which is why I either go this year, or the next.

Thanks bud.

[QUOTE=Exec Talent;1121949]If you wait until after 10:00 to go to Rio Scenarium on Fridays and Saturdays you will end up in a line that goes on forever. There is no advantage to waiting until after 10:00 to go to Lapa.[/QUOTE]One of my wingmen who lives in Rio was telling me there was a codeword you could use to go to the front of the line at Rio Scenarium. I haven't been in so long that I forgot. I will have to check with him again on it.

[QUOTE=Bubba Boy;1121364]I am thinking it is even more important to screen a potential freebie as oppossed to just one timer. You need strict rules and strategies to be put in place. Ground rules are very important because the problems listed above will come up if not planned for.[/QUOTE]This is very important anywhere. You can not be afraid to put your foot down and establish your authority at the beginning of any relationship. The other day, here in Thailand I met a girl who is an interpreter for the military. Since the base is quite far away she brought her things to spend the night. The next day before she left for work she asked if she could leave her things. Negative! I told her to never leave her things anywhere because she did not know when or if she would ever get them again.

The next day she called about 40 times (literally) , sent many texts and emails. I did not answer her all that day. The next day I called her and said,"Look. You call a person one time. If they do not answer then you leave a message and wait for them to call you back. You do not call anyone that many times. Do you understand?" She apologized and now is trying to make an appointment to be graced with my presence. She asked if she could leave my Valentine's Day gift at the office in my apartment building and I told her no, and to just hold on to it until I see her.

Guys you have to draw boundaries at the very start in any type of relationship. Believe me, it is much easier to do it and get it over with. If you want to pussyfoot around the issues and play Mr. Nice Guy then you are asking for trouble later on and to be miserable as the relationship grows.

[QUOTE=Rafzuh; 1121868]Hi all,

Without browsing through 1000's of posts, anyone know where to go to get the best deals on a flight+hotel in Rio?

I don't want to spend more than $700-$800 on a flight since my total budget would be $2k.

I've been reviewing destinations such as Havana, Sosua DR, and now I'm also interested in Rio. I'll be making my choice at the end of March to leave mid-April.

Any advice is appreciated.[/QUOTE]Here are the airfare costs I paid for my past 5 trips to Rio, all departing JFK and arriving in GIG.

First trip cost $802 via TAM Airlines booked within 3 weeks of a September departure.

Second trip cost $919 via AA (American Airlines) booked within 2 months of a March departure.

Third trip cost $61 (Taxes only!) via AA booked with 40K MILE REWARDS within 4 months of a September departure.

Fourth trip cost $56 (Taxes only!) via AA booked with 60K MILE REWARDS within 2 months of a December departure. And I was also able to extend the trip another month (thru Carnaval no less) for $0 because because the flight was on MILE REWARDS. Otherwise I would have had to pay a $200 change fee.

Fifth trip (just returned from last week) cost $61 via AA booked with 50K MILE REWARDS within 5 months of an October departure. I was also able to change the departure date twice for $0 because the flight was on MILE REWARDS.

MILE REWARDS are your best deal for flying ANYWHERE in the World for cheap and they are easy to get! A friend turned me onto them after my first trip to Rio and, with a little reluctance (thinking the deals would be a time consuming pain in the butt) , I discovered they were easy to get, and most satisfying (just like GDP's)!

Simply go to.

[url]http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milesbuzz-370/[/url]

And read the forum posts. If American Airlines is a convenient carrier for you, like it is for me, here's a recent thread with some 75k to 100k bonus point offers.

[url]http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milesbuzz/1110784-american-airlines-card-75-000-sign-up-bonus-274.html[/url]

A couple of years ago Citibank was offering 25 to 30k American Airlines bonus miles when you signed up for their Visa, Mastercard, or Amex personal cards, plus Visa or Mastercard Business cards, and spent $750 within the first 4 months. So I signed up for 5 different cards (about 3-4 months apart) and put my utility bills and other common big expenses (including business purchases) on the cards, paid them off immediately (so I wouldn't incur interest fees) , received more than 125k bonus miles, and then promptly closed out the cards (you don't lose the bonus miles, they accrue and stay in your AA Advantage account). I subsequently signed up for a TD Ameritrade account that gave me 15k miles and a Citibank checking account that gave me 20k miles. This is how I flew to Rio my last three trips for free and only paid the airport tax ($56 to $61)! Plus I had tickets that were so flexible I could extend my departure date up to 4-5 months at no extra charge (an additional $200 value right there).

If you travel to Rio during High Season (January to March) you'll eat up about 30k miles each way if you book a few months in advance. If you wait until the last few weeks or days to book, seats will cost more bonus miles (up to 60k each way) so I always book well in advance to spend the least amount of bonus miles. That's why I was able to leave for 20k miles and return for 30k during high season. But if you book a trip in late March or September (a nice time to see Rio because there are less tourists and the GDP's are cheaper too) you can fly for 20k miles each way.

BONUS MILES are the only way to travel, you just have to do a little legwork in the beginning and jump on the right deals when they're hot. And always remember to close out your card after the miles hit your account so you do not incur the credit card renewal fee (which is waived the first year) , that's another key. Also, after you close out all your cards with one bank (e. G. Citibank) you can re-apply for new bonus miles cards a year later, which is what I'm doing now.

If you're planning to visit Rio ASAP and can't wait for Bonus Miles (FYI: they usually only take a month to hit your account after you fulfill the offer) then the cheapest travel agent in the United States to fly to Rio is.

[url]http://www.bacctravel.com/[/url]

Which has done airfare from most major cities for as low as $400 to $500 outside of the high season (which is now).