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**Axel Heyst** · 02-16-25 22:12

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

All these years I had been doing the travel notice, but recently one board member said he had never done it and nothing ever happened. So I stopped doing it and have the same results. So now not sure what the travel notice is for.

Many credit card companies like Chase and Capital One no longer require a travel notification. The Schwab checking / debit card still does. So just log onto your particular card company's website to make sure.

**Mr Enternational** · 02-16-25 02:49

Originally Posted by TheCane [View Original Post]

Thanks for the heads up. I will remember to put in a travel notice with them too so they know I'm in Brazil.

All these years I had been doing the travel notice, but recently one board member said he had never done it and nothing ever happened. So I stopped doing it and have the same results. So now not sure what the travel notice is for.

**Axel Heyst** · 02-15-25 21:11

Originally Posted by CatBert55 [View Original Post]

Always make sure you have a backup funding mechanism or your trip could turn boring very quickly.

Good advice CatBert. Without a backup no ATM debit card the worst-case scenario is one ends up drawing down cash from one's credit card account (real no no) and paying greater than 20% interest for the privilege. That is why I always travel with 2 zero ATM charge debit cards; my Schaab debit card (#1) and my Needham checking account debit card (#2). Let the good times always roll!

**The Cane** · 02-15-25 20:09

Originally Posted by CatBert55 [View Original Post]

Cane, be careful with the Schwab card lock feature. I also have a Schwab card and I use the account solely to fund my fun. Used to be, a locked card prevented any fraudulent charges and that was that. In the last few years, however, the process has changed and fraudulent charges made while your card is locked will still flag your card for fraud. The result of being flagged for fraud is your card is canceled and you have to get a new card. Always make sure you have a backup funding mechanism or your trip could turn boring very quickly.

Thanks for the heads up. I will remember to put in a travel notice with them too so they know I'm in Brazil.

**CatBert55** · 02-15-25 19:43

Cane, be careful with the Schwab card lock feature. I also have a Schwab card and I use the account solely to fund my fun. Used to be, a locked card prevented any fraudulent charges and that was that. In the last few years, however, the process has changed and fraudulent charges made while your card is locked will still flag your card for fraud. The result of being flagged for fraud is your card is canceled and you have to get a new card. Always make sure you have a backup funding mechanism or your trip could turn boring very quickly.

**The Cane** · 02-14-25 19:08

Of course, upon the conclusion of my upcoming trip to Brazil, I will produce a field report for the enjoyment and amusement of the esteemed readership. I might do some spot reporting here and there, but will mostly do what I have always done. Take notes as things develop, and then do a big report upon my return. I don't intend to cover any of the logistics however. The report will be mostly about where I went and who I fucked LOL! But I realize that many readers do appreciate some discussion of logistics, especially newbies, so I'm going to cover that topic here regarding my approaching travels:

Getting There and Getting Around

I will be flying First Class from Dulles to Sao Paulo using United miles. While down there, I will also visit Curitiba, Florianopolis, and of course Rio de Janeiro. I decided to fly from one city to the next. I really wanted to try Azul but their website was absolutely a piece of shit! Couldn't accomplish anything on it, so booked all of my internal flights within Brazil on GOL. For moving about town, I will rely upon Ubers and taxis. I have read how Uber Black is the way to go if you want to be able to count on a driver showing up in Brazil, especially in Rio, so I'll keep that in mind.

Lodging

I prefer the convenience and comfort of hotels. In Sao Paulo, I bit the bullet and decided to try to Wyndham Sao Paulo Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel in Moema. I have always been interested in that hotel, but steered clear of it because of airport noise (it's in the Congonhas flight path). But others here who have stayed there have assured us the hotel is quiet with the windows not letting a lot of sound in. So here goes! I will report back in my experience. Other hotels include the Radisson Hotel (Curitiba), the Blue Tree Premium (Florianopolis), and the Americas Copacabana (Rio). I have not stayed in any of these hotels before, so it will all be new to me.

Money Matters

When I first started going to Brazil many years ago, I used to travel with and mostly purchase with all cash. I'm talking I would have $10,000 in cash on me, and would use a good money exchange place to get reals as I needed them, keeping the balance in the hotel safe. Well, I haven't done that in years and years and years now. Now, I travel with my trusty Schwab card and withdraw money from an ATM as I need some. I remember that Bradesco worked the best for me last time, so I intend to go with them again. And what's great about Schwab is that they refund any and all ATM fees! I also love that you can lock your account. So after pulling some money, you can lock your account so it can't be used until you yourself unlock it again. Love that feature too! The main thing about ATMs in Brazil is just make sure you don't use one on the open street where it would be easy for some crook to mess around with it and steal your money. I will also have plenty of credit cards with me and will occasionally use those at restaurants and also to settle up hotel bills.

Communications

I have the T-Mobile International Plan, which works great overseas for me. I just flip a switch over to roaming, and in short order I have internet connectivity. My plan gives me unlimited data and texting while calls are. 25 cents a minute. I love the T-Mobile International Plan because it just works without a bunch of hassles. You land overseas in a foreign country, and it just works no problems! You turn on roaming and it works! I know some claim to have had problems using T-Mobile abroad, but I never have.

And there you have it! I travel, I eat, I drink, I fuck. And I write. And I'm hungry for more!

**PilotPete** · 01-10-25 07:01

Thank you, Sir.

Originally Posted by Vagabundo1 [View Original Post]

Centro prives.

Read all of the posts of jimmyboy99.

Get a airbnb near to metro cinelandia.

Go to gparena dot net.

Select the prives section.

Make a list of the top prives and go walk to those prives and fuck in the prives and ask the girls if they will do overnight.

Make sure your room is theft proof, ie, valuables in your safe, etc.

Vagabundo and others will probably meet up with you, eg, at the mcdonalds second floor at metro ururugiaina.

**Vagabundo1** · 01-06-25 15:38

Centro prives.

Read all of the posts of jimmyboy99.

Get a airbnb near to metro cinelandia.

Go to gparena dot net.

Select the prives section.

Make a list of the top prives and go walk to those prives and fuck in the prives and ask the girls if they will do overnight.

Make sure your room is theft proof, ie, valuables in your safe, etc.

Vagabundo and others will probably meet up with you, eg, at the mcdonalds second floor at metro ururugiaina.

Originally Posted by PilotPete [View Original Post]

I'm old but I'm free now and pondering what places to visit. I'm not a loud music & dancing fan but certainly not opposed to some partying. Ideally I would like to find some other hobbyist to hang with and learn the ropes. Your recommendations are most welcome.

**PilotPete** · 01-06-25 04:23

I'm old but I'm free now and pondering what places to visit. I'm not a loud music & dancing fan but certainly not opposed to some partying. Ideally I would like to find some other hobbyist to hang with and learn the ropes. Your recommendations are most welcome.

**The Cane** · 01-04-25 03:43

Originally Posted by Agpov [View Original Post]

Congratulations on early retirement; keep your Tadalafil close and your Sildenafil closer!

As luck would have it I don't need any of that. Yet! LOL!

**Agpov** · 01-04-25 02:10

Originally Posted by TheCane [View Original Post]

I put up a post in the Costa Rica section that some of you guys may be interested in reading. You can access it here:

http://www.InternationalSexGuide.nl/forum/showthread.php?p=2972419

Congratulations on early retirement; keep your Tadalafil close and your Sildenafil closer!

**The Cane** · 01-03-25 18:39

The real girl from Ipanema: https://youtu.be/ct0kxfEsIqU?si=dOynez5ZlOiian2H.

**The Cane** · 01-03-25 00:35

I put up a post in the Costa Rica section that some of you guys may be interested in reading. You can access it here:

http://www.InternationalSexGuide.nl/forum/showthread.php?p=2972419