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[QUOTE=Ipanema Carioca;1155016]Monte Carlo was closed the whole 10 days I was there, 13-23 April.[/QUOTE]I'm pretty sure MC only closed on Friday? They are on Monday. Sat hours now (no more Sundays). I thought for sure for Easter they just closed Friday. I know I went there Tues / Weds that week. *shrug*
[QUOTE=Alex Deuce;1154926]And you will find about $300 in extra charges all up and down your Visa. Don't Do It! NEVER ! Not had fees and BS charges added. Only time no issue was on Amex Travel Card![/QUOTE]It never happened to me. I have paid with Mastercard. I mean, you see the amount when you sign.
[QUOTE=Raimund L;1154851]Yesterday's "O Globo"reports, that Rio's first operating Terma has closed forever. The notice was confirmed in today's edition.[/QUOTE]This ad is from the early 1980's, I remember whenever I got in a taxi in the 1980's they would hand me a pamphlet for Aeroporto and tell me what a nice place it was and what nice girls they had. During that time I only went once to a termas recommended by a taxi driver one afternoon with a group of friends.
[QUOTE=Raimund L;1155262]It never happened to me. I have paid with Mastercard. I mean, you see the amount when you sign.[/QUOTE]It must just be me; however, every time I used any card but Amex, especially in help and 4x4, what I signed was not what I was billed. I'm anal retentive about receipts and keep all to validate statements (scan mate). I have an Brazilian Chase with 5k Real in it that I swear every month to this day I have to dispute charges on an account that the visa Debit card is destroyed and I have not been to brazil in +2 years.
Me and my Dawg were in 4x4 from open to close on my 40th about 3 Augusts ago and sessioned 3 a piece. When I went to check out they actually looked disappointed that I paid in cash.
[QUOTE=Sangue Bon;1155271]This ad is from the early 1980's, I remember whenever I got in a taxi in the 1980's they would hand me a pamphlet for Aeroporto and tell me what a nice place it was and what nice girls they had. During that time I only went once to a termas recommended by a taxi driver one afternoon with a group of friends.[/QUOTE]The pamphlet says they both offer medical checkup included with the entrance. I wonder what that entailed.
I looked on GPGuia.net and it looks like they have been closed since at least Apr. 29th.
[QUOTE=Sangue Bon;1155271]This ad is from the early 1980's, I remember whenever I got in a taxi in the 1980's they would hand me a pamphlet for Aeroporto and tell me what a nice place it was and what nice girls they had. During that time I only went once to a termas recommended by a taxi driver one afternoon with a group of friends.[/QUOTE]
So, were Aeroporto and 65 owned by the same group/person? If so, it may not be that great a loss for them, even if it is a (largely symbolic) loss for us mongers.
[QUOTE=Edward M;1155312]The pamphlet says they both offer medical checkup included with the entrance. I wonder what that entailed. [/QUOTE]
The girls there playing doctor, perhaps? :) ;) Before being taken down, their website advertised a barbershop and (male) masseuse. During my visit I vaguely recall the barbershop but it was behind a closed door IIRC and I didn't see anyone go in or out while I was there.
[QUOTE=Black Ceo; 1154775]Just looking to get some advice from anyone that has been to both. A buddy and I are planning a trip for early July and are trying to get some advice one way or the other. Pro's and cons and appearance in girls between the both is what we are interested in. Thanks in advance for everyones help and advice.
BCeo[/QUOTE]All of this might be a generalization, but appearance-wise you'll get more diversity in Rio. I had to struggle to find a BA working girl not of European descent although I wasn't looking all that hard.
Others have pointed out that Rio girls seem more passionate and eager. What I've found is that with proper technique (know the language, talk to the girl extensively to gauge chemistry, verify that she'll do what you want) , I got just as good a GFE from Argentinian girls as from Brazilian ones. I did have to work harder with the Argentinian ones, though.
I would like to thank everyone for their input on the question I asked regarding BA vs Rio. We are still on the fence but now leading towards Rio. Cost is not an issues and it seems as though that is the only thing BA has going for it over Rio. So in short I think we will follow the old saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it". My trip will be in July so stay tuned for my first trip report. Again thanks for all the responses.
BCeo
[QUOTE=Puta Playa;1155024]I don't even trust the restauranteurs in Brasil, as I've been overcharged by them several times. I sign for so many reais, and they add on charges later. As for AMEX, I got mugged in a different country and all my cards and most of my cash was taken. Totally screwed. AMEX asked for my location so they could overnight airmail the replacement card, credited the fraudulent charge amounts back my account balance the next day, and no questions were asked. They even offered to send a cash-advance authorization to a local AMEX center so I could have cash to use until the new card arrived. MC and Visa locked my accounts until I returned multiple affidavits stating that I didn't gain anything from the charges, I don't know who made the charges, etc. MC and Visa Cards finally came to my home 2 weeks after I returned the affidavits. Priceless! Now I leave MC and Visa at home if I'm going to some scam-rich environment like Rio.[/QUOTE]Thanks Puta!
[QUOTE=Edward M;1155312]The pamphlet says they both offer medical checkup included with the entrance. I wonder what that entailed.[/QUOTE]Actually, upon reflection I'm guessing it referred to medical exams for the girls. I would have corrected my original post on this but for the 1 hour limit.
Another question regarding this pamphlet: there's a reference to a "live show." Where would they have had it? The boite seemed [i]way[/i] too tiny for such a thing.
[QUOTE=Alex Deuce; 1155297]It must just be me; however, every time I used any card but Amex, especially in help and 4x4, what I signed was not what I was billed. I'm anal retentive about receipts and keep all to validate statements (scan mate). I have an Brazilian Chase with 5k Real in it that I swear every month to this day I have to dispute charges on an account that the visa Debit card is destroyed and I have not been to brazil in +2 years.
Me and my Dawg were in 4x4 from open to close on my 40th about 3 Augusts ago and sessioned 3 a piece. When I went to check out they actually looked disappointed that I paid in cash.[/QUOTE]I didn't know they allow dogs in 4x4. Is this something new?
I've been reading quite a lot of posts and to be honest I'm totally confused. 4x4, terma, help. 502 etc.
Would appreciate if some of you experienced Rio dudes, could help by suggesting a simple weekend itinerary in Copacabana beach.
Perhaps if you only had a weekend and you were a newbie, where, what would you recommend?
Also how to get around, is it safe walking, need a taxi from a to be, late at night places to avoid.
Anyone want a cool wing (good with normal chicks but only English and Spanish speaking)? Or could suggest a guide too, that would be great. Probably safer then going around alone.
[QUOTE=Lorenzo; 1154857]After more than a decade mongering in Rio, I replaced Rio with BA as my mongering destination of first choice. This is not a permanent decision and I may reverse it sometime in the future. But for right now, Rio has priced itself out of this monger's market.
In a nutshell, the deciding factor is money. If money is no object, choose Rio, if you don't mind going home with an empty wallet. Otherwise, take a more frugal trip to BA. [/QUOTE]Lorenzo I was even looking at going to BA for a visit couple years ago, but never did it. I even joined the Argentina forum here and did some research. I know "the Dollar" goes further in BA because we currently have an exchange rate of $1USD to $4. 1AP compared to the $1. 64BR. Some of my friends have even been venturing into Colombia and loving the quality down there.
Rio will always be my first choice, but definitely will explore more this year. I am finally planning my overdue trip to Asia this year, just trying to decide between Bangkok and Manila, but Manila got the edge due to the number of my co-workers who will be down there if I go. If the dollar stabilizes and at least get back to an exchange rate of $2+, it will be good again.
[QUOTE=Londonsoul;1155688]I've been reading quite a lot of posts and to be honest I'm totally confused. 4x4, terma, help. 502 etc.
Would appreciate if some of you experienced Rio dudes, could help by suggesting a simple weekend itinerary in Copacabana beach.
Perhaps if you only had a weekend and you were a newbie, where, what would you recommend?
Also how to get around, is it safe walking, need a taxi from a to be, late at night places to avoid.
Anyone want a cool wing (good with normal chicks but only English and Spanish speaking)? Or could suggest a guide too, that would be great. Probably safer then going around alone.[/QUOTE]
I read your Sao Paulo report. You'll propably be very disappointed of Rio as well.
[quote=londonsoul; 1155688]i've been reading quite a lot of posts and to be honest i'm totally confused. 4x4, terma, help. 502 etc.
would appreciate if some of you experienced rio dudes, could help by suggesting a simple weekend itinerary in copacabana beach.
perhaps if you only had a weekend and you were a newbie, where, what would you recommend?
also how to get around, is it safe walking, need a taxi from a to be, late at night places to avoid. [/quote]for a newbie who only has a weekend, hmmmm. i think money shouldn't be an object for a 2 day maiden voyage to rio. it would be hard to overspend in such a short time. so in that case, i'd recommend just hanging out at luomo, do a session or two early in the evening, try to arrange a hookup for after closing time, then go to balcony and find one of the local pushers (look for a brasilian guy that looks out of place, he'll interview girls for you with the expectation of getting a little tip like r5-10) to help hook you up with a girl that is not too-piranha, screw her at hotel lido or your place, then circle back to luomo for your girl. t502, 4x4, etc are in centro. i don't recommend them for a first timer on a short stay.
if you're worried about safety, take a taxi everywhere. i wander about all over the city in the middle of the night on foot and have never felt at all threatened except twice. first due to a small pack of feral dogs attacking at largo de são francisco de paula. since i couldn't out-run them, i turned and ran toward them, and they decided to turn and ran away. second time was at praça da bandeira outside vm at about 3 in the morning when i was being bothered by some really aggressive street beggars at the bus stop. then i woke a taxista and off i went in the cab, the favelados didn't feeling like pursuing me to the taxi stand. dress down and walk like you know where you are going, even if you're lost. i feel the real risk in rio is getting hit by a car, cause the drivers almost aim for the pedestrian. i was almost hit once in copa (muito obrigado to isg's acenva for grabbing my arm and keeping me from walking in front of some crazy ass brasileioro turning off ave atlantica at hi speed. 6/2010, pp almost rip) and another time at the blind curve of ave passos intersecting with rua da carioca where i came within less than a half-meter from death. woosh! that said, i felt my mortality and was very base the rest of that day. doing things i wouldn't normally do, and very appreciative of the opportunities there in rio for good food and good sex vs the alternatives, and of course celebrated by doing unwise things. enjoyed a dinner at marius leme, barebacked a puta, then got drunk and passed out in the hotel. made me think my chances of my being a withered old man, drooling in my oatmeal and thinking of these soft, slim, scented, painted, willing putas in my younger days is not very likely, unless i make damn sure that there is no possibility of any driver being in the vicinity of me when i'm crossing the street in rio. brasil drivers license = license to kill. ;)