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I'm pretty sure I've seen mention of people taking girls on "side vacations" before on the Rio forum, but doing a search couldn't dig them up.

Anyone have tips on inviting a girl to go on a side trip? Mostly on agreeing on a rate I guess.

There's a girl in SP I've seen for overnights on a bunch of occasions since October. A couple of the last dates were probably 15-16 hours where we'd go to a museum or art exhibition, dinner, then motel. She didn't ask for more than her standard overnight rate of are $800.

Was chatting on WhatsApp since I expect to be back in a few weeks. It being "cold" now in SP came up so I jokingly asked if she wanted to go to the Northeast with me, not expecting her to say yes, since she has a civilian job and is studying. But it's semester break and she is actually willing to take off from her job to go with me.

Not sure how to approach the price issue. Anyone have experience and a tip on that? Paid vacation is obviously a pretty good deal for any GP and I'd be providing a flight. Should I make an offer and hope to not offend her? Solicit a rate from her?

[QUOTE=Munamies;1876627] Solicit a rate from her?[/QUOTE]Asking her is setting yourself up to pay too much. If for five days she'll likely want R800 x 5. For a five day trip, I'd off all expenses paid (since you're already committing to that) and R2000 (maybe R2500 since you've already established a high tln) shopping fund.

How long of a trip are you planning?

[QUOTE=Munamies;1876627]I'm pretty sure I've seen mention of people taking girls on "side vacations" before on the Rio forum, but doing a search couldn't dig them up.

Anyone have tips on inviting a girl to go on a side trip? Mostly on agreeing on a rate I guess.

There's a girl in SP I've seen for overnights on a bunch of occasions since October. A couple of the last dates were probably 15-16 hours where we'd go to a museum or art exhibition, dinner, then motel. She didn't ask for more than her standard overnight rate of are $800.

Was chatting on WhatsApp since I expect to be back in a few weeks. It being "cold" now in SP came up so I jokingly asked if she wanted to go to the Northeast with me, not expecting her to say yes, since she has a civilian job and is studying. But it's semester break and she is actually willing to take off from her job to go with me.

Not sure how to approach the price issue. Anyone have experience and a tip on that? Paid vacation is obviously a pretty good deal for any GP and I'd be providing a flight. Should I make an offer and hope to not offend her? Solicit a rate from her?[/QUOTE]You have spent some time with this girl, so lay out the plans and ask her what she thinks is fair. You might be surprised. One famous termas girl spent a week with me and never once mentioned money. At the end of the week she says, hate to bring this up but my rent is due (she shared a small place with other girls). I asked how much do you need and she said 120 Reais. Keep in mind these girls get banged on all the time. Treating them with respect goes a long way. BTW, when I tried to give the girl more than 120, she gave it back to me and said that was all she needed.

[QUOTE=LarryDavid;1876805]Asking her is setting yourself up to pay too much. If for five days she'll likely want R800 x 5. For a five day trip, I'd off all expenses paid (since you're already committing to that) and R2000 (maybe R2500 since you've already established a high tln) shopping fund.

How long of a trip are you planning?[/QUOTE]That's still being worked out. I'm guessing probably 5 days, maybe 6. I don't think she can get too many days off from her call-center job. A weekend, there's some holiday coming up, plus whatever she can get off.

[QUOTE=ExecTalent;1876816]You have spent some time with this girl, so lay out the plans and ask her what she thinks is fair. You might be surprised. One famous termas girl spent a week with me and never once mentioned money. At the end of the week she says, hate to bring this up but my rent is due (she shared a small place with other girls). I asked how much do you need and she said 120 Reais. Keep in mind these girls get banged on all the time. Treating them with respect goes a long way. BTW, when I tried to give the girl more than 120, she gave it back to me and said that was all she needed.[/QUOTE]That's pretty much what I was leaning towards.

When I was last in SP I went to Rio for a few days to meet with a friend from Ceara. I had wanted to stop at Ilha Grande on the way back but decided I'd probably not have too much fun there alone. Mentioned that to her as why I didn't when I got back to SP early and she said she would go with me to the beach.

It would be to a place she told me she dreams of going to, so I figure she'd probably want to spend more time there than less if she's getting the flight and other expenses covered and can get the extra time off. That's her main opportunity cost I'm guessing, as opposed to a full-time GP. I doubt I'm not her only customer, but she's not advertising at the moment (It's her personal number I have. Her GpFace, Twitter, GP-Whatsapp have all been long deleted. GP Guia topic is archived and no longer publicly visible) so she's probably not missing out on a whole lot of other clients.

You definitely have that right that treating them with respect goes a long way. I was apparently the first monger to take her out to dinner and she was surprised I let her choose where. The dates were longer after that. Last time I had a rental car and her glasses somehow ended up under the seat and she realized they were missing at 10 PM the day after. She couldn't believe I was willing to drive an hour each way to bring them to her in ABC on the night before I was leaving, as opposed to her trying to get to me and then to work in the morning to get them back.

So I kind of have the feeling it'll be an extremely good deal but didn't want to be insulting about it. Or I've marked myself as a potential sucker. In which case it'll be a shorter trip or my visit falls through until her university starts up again and the matter is settled that way.

Does anyone know if the HSBC branch in Centro (Rio) has English speaking staff on hand that can assist me with opening an account when I get there? I know the requirement for a tax ID number. I plan to obtain one prior to travel.

Thanks in advance!

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[QUOTE=Rodeo9112;1877805]Does anyone know if the HSBC branch in Centro (Rio) has English speaking staff on hand that can assist me with opening an account when I get there? I know the requirement for a tax ID number. I plan to obtain one prior to travel.

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]You are going to need a resident visa as well to open a bank account in Brazil, unless things have changed.

[QUOTE=ExecTalent;1876816]You have spent some time with this girl, so lay out the plans and ask her what she thinks is fair. You might be surprised. One famous termas girl spent a week with me and never once mentioned money. At the end of the week she says, hate to bring this up but my rent is due (she shared a small place with other girls). I asked how much do you need and she said 120 Reais. Keep in mind these girls get banged on all the time. Treating them with respect goes a long way. BTW, when I tried to give the girl more than 120, she gave it back to me and said that was all she needed.[/QUOTE]Yes Exec Talent's example def happens. She would have to dig you like dating a normal guy which in their minds does happen. I wouldn't recommend paying a daily rate to anyone if you're taking them away to paradise for free.

Some gifts or help with stuff should suffice. If not, hold off untill you meet one who does feel like that. Once the lines get blurred between customer and someone they date-that's where you win.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1877866]You are going to need a resident visa as well to open a bank account in Brazil, unless things have changed.[/QUOTE]I think you're correct, in general. It seems HSBC and sometimes CITI will allow you to open one with a student or temporary resident visa.

I think step 1 is getting the CPF (tax ID) number though, which I'm trying to do before I get there. Also trying to get a certification in Teaching English as a Second Language to apply for online teaching jobs. For the work permit! Looking into property (residence) as well. Hoping to maybe have something just on paper for a nominal fee to get a notarized document to certify residence.

On my last trip to Brasil (unfortunately I can do it only once a year) I asked Ligia at Brooklin in So Paulo, if she wants to go with me to Floripa for a couple of days. Her answer was: what an indecent proposal. I asked her what kind of a girl is she, when asking her if I can use her back door is ok, but asking her for a weekend trip to a paradise, is indecent. Had a good laugh and great session, but next few days I had to satisfy myself with shrimps and oysters alone.

I would like to ask the guys with deeper knowledge of the Brasilians, if Floripa is an attractive destination for Paulistanas. I found it a great place and I'm planning a weeks side trip there or Balneario Camboriu, when the summer comes to Brasil again. I know a girl who would go with me, but I try to get somebody else, if possible.

Can anyone offer experience in using NFCU debit cards in ATMs in Rio? Wondering if I need to figure out other options.

Thanks!

[QUOTE=Nordico;1877965]On my last trip to Brasil (unfortunately I can do it only once a year) I asked Ligia at Brooklin in So Paulo, if she wants to go with me to Floripa for a couple of days. Her answer was: what an indecent proposal. I asked her what kind of a girl is she, when asking her if I can use her back door is ok, but asking her for a weekend trip to a paradise, is indecent. Had a good laugh and great session, but next few days I had to satisfy myself with shrimps and oysters alone.

I would like to ask the guys with deeper knowledge of the Brasilians, if Floripa is an attractive destination for Paulistanas. I found it a great place and I'm planning a weeks side trip there or Balneario Camboriu, when the summer comes to Brasil again. I know a girl who would go with me, but I try to get somebody else, if possible.[/QUOTE]Floripa is nice but it's all about the beaches and the nightlife in Jurere (sp?) . And both of those are really only "happening" during the summer season (Dec-Mar). Which is exactly when it is super busy and full of tourists / visitors including Argentinians.

If you want a nice downtown with some cool restaurants that's easy to walk around, and not much else, rest of the year is fine. I like the Sofitel which is girl-friendly (always book room for 2 people).

FYI it can be cool / cold during winter.

Porto Alegre probably has more happening off the summer season.

[QUOTE=Nordico;1877965]I would like to ask the guys with deeper knowledge of the Brasilians, if Floripa is an attractive destination for Paulistanas. I found it a great place and I'm planning a weeks side trip there or Balneario Camboriu, when the summer comes to Brasil again. I know a girl who would go with me, but I try to get somebody else, if possible.[/QUOTE]Why wouldn't it be? Most Brazilians (people in general actually) never leave from where they are born. It trips them out to find out I know more of Brazil than they do. Me and my ex-girlfriend had a blast in Florianopolis as well. But then we used to enjoy each other's company so much that the setting really didn't matter for us.

[QUOTE=Nordico;1877965]On my last trip to Brasil (unfortunately I can do it only once a year) I asked Ligia at Brooklin in So Paulo, if she wants to go with me to Floripa for a couple of days. Her answer was: what an indecent proposal. I asked her what kind of a girl is she, when asking her if I can use her back door is ok, but asking her for a weekend trip to a paradise, is indecent. Had a good laugh and great session, but next few days I had to satisfy myself with shrimps and oysters alone.

I would like to ask the guys with deeper knowledge of the Brasilians, if Floripa is an attractive destination for Paulistanas. I found it a great place and I'm planning a weeks side trip there or Balneario Camboriu, when the summer comes to Brasil again. I know a girl who would go with me, but I try to get somebody else, if possible.[/QUOTE]Floripa is great between December and March. The rest of the year it's dead. During the summer it's sort of like a Brazilian version of Vegas from a party perspective (minus the gambling). Very hot women all over the place and surprisingly friendly.

The Paulistas love it as it's home to some of the world's best night life (Green Valley and Warung are perpetually rated in the 10 best clubs on the planet. More Balneario than Floripa). Can get expensive, but bottle service is about 25% of what Vegas costs these days.

During the day, check out Jurere Internacional (Cafe de la Musique is pretty fun), and in the evenings head into the city center (Confraria and El Divino are both pretty fun).

If you don't mind spending a few reais, Bokarra generally has some very hot women on offer, although you should expect to pay about are $800 which is not great value.

Also about the only place in Brazil where you can consistently get decent MDMA, which the working girls tend to love.

[QUOTE=Rio6160;1877836][URL]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/05/09/brazil-soccer-great-rivaldo-urges-foreigners-not-to-come-to-rio-for-the-olympics/[/URL][/QUOTE]If I were a conspiracy theorist, I'd think Goldman Sachs is working diligently to devalue the real. It seems someone is hating on Brazil. Breaking news, someone is murdered in a big city. (Sarcasm emoticon) Lots of hysteria and they forgot to mention the ridiculous rental fee on some Airbnb apartments.