Rio de Janeiro Reports

[QUOTE=StevieNix; 1502954]Is it wise to use a credit card at a termas? Has anyone experienced fraud at a "respectable" termas? I just wonder because I've read about the phishing scams at ATM's and wonder how safe it might be. I plan on using cash as much as possible but I also know that I may need a credit card as a back up in case there is any issues withdrawing cash. Also, are there ATM's in or very close to the termas? Seems like a way to make money by jacking up a service fee but that could just be my jaded self venting about ATM's at strip clubs in the states.

SN[/QUOTE]The Asian girl who used to work in 4x4 was stealing money on cards for a while, I don't know if she is still there or not. IMHO its best not to use your credit card or debit card for ANYTHING while in brasil! It is only for emergency purposes.

[QUOTE=Bravo;1502981]The Asian girl who used to work in 4x4 was stealing money on cards for a while, I don't know if she is still there or not. IMHO its best not to use your credit card or debit card for ANYTHING while in brasil! It is only for emergency purposes.[/QUOTE]I once used a card at Club 22. I took a girl for an hour, and my credit card was charged more than Club 22 told me. I called AMEX and reported that the cost was wrong and they tried to contact Club 22, and of course AMEX could not reach Club 22, and the whole charged was discharged from my card. So if you use the right card, it will be a win-win for you. Damn that girl was a great fuck, but too bad she probably ended up fucking me for free. Their bad!

[QUOTE=Ipanema Carioca;1502985]I once used a card at Club 22. I took a girl for an hour, and my credit card was charged more than Club 22 told me. I called AMEX and reported that the cost was wrong and they tried to contact Club 22, and of course AMEX could not reach Club 22, and the whole charged was discharged from my card. So if you use the right card, it will be a win-win for you. Damn that girl was a great fuck, but too bad she probably ended up fucking me for free. Their bad![/QUOTE]Yeah Credit Cards are the best, especially when you use American Express, I love Amex they will chargeback anything in a hard beat and they tend to be on your side and not the merchant, which is why a lot merchants do not accept Amex.

Credit cards are better if there is any fraud you can always despite the charges and do a chargeback,

Never use a Debit Card, it is usually linked to your bank account and its hard to fight fraud charges as its your personal money and not the banks.

Thanks for the info guys. It does make sense to stick to cash and cash only. I'm just hesitant on carrying around a very good night's worth of cash on me. Maybe a money belt won't be such a bad investment. Can't wait to see and experience what I've been reading about in a few weeks.

SN

[QUOTE=Sperto; 1502816]Don't get upset if the taxi driver puts on the bandeia 2 during a daytime ride. Starting today the taxi drivers can use bandeira 2 during the whole month of December.

[url]http://www.jb.com.br/rio/noticias/2013/12/01/taxis-do-rio-vao-cobrar-bandeira-2-em-dezembro-2/[/url]

It's their "13º saláRio".[/QUOTE]13th Salario and the guaranteed annual raise (7-7. 3% in SP / Rio this year) are horrible items for Brazilian businesses. It's a vicious cycle of inflation. I have PJs (businesses) under monthly contract who write a 13th salary payment into their contracted rates! I can't imagine getting a 7% guaranteed annual raise in the USA. Your choice in Brazil is to fire someone or give them a raise, and if you fire them before the annual raise (dissidio) comes out, they can challenge you for not having waited until after it came out (as it affects their severance). Fucking clown show.

[QUOTE=FuckAfMedDig;1502882]Is it similar for UK? It doesn't seem like they need a visa-just return ticket and money or sponsor.[/QUOTE]That's about the size of it and I'm 99% confident that same ruling applies to Brazilians entering all European Union countries plus most of the non EU states & also Russia.

Basically all Brazilians need for UK entry clearance is a return ticket and in the event they are queried by an immigration officer then they would just need to answer a few simple questions confirming they are not seeking employment and have either access to enough funds for the duration of their stay, a sponsor's letter is seemingly proof enough and their passport is stamped for a six month stay.

[QUOTE=Eric Cartman;1503388]13th Salario and the guaranteed annual raise (7-7. 3% in SP / Rio this year) are horrible items for Brazilian businesses. It's a vicious cycle of inflation. I have PJs (businesses) under monthly contract who write a 13th salary payment into their contracted rates! I can't imagine getting a 7% guaranteed annual raise in the USA. Your choice in Brazil is to fire someone or give them a raise, and if you fire them before the annual raise (dissidio) comes out, they can challenge you for not having waited until after it came out (as it affects their severance). Fucking clown show.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the input Cartman. I personally do not wish for Bazil to take a huge tumble. I truly want things to progress and benefit my brazilian friends. However, this kind of example that you just stated in your last post, is the classic example of many signs that at some point. Don't know when. But at some point their economy is just going to freaken major dive. All of this momentum the country has picked up in the last few years with expectations of major events has fueled them, but its all a farce. You are correct about inflation.

For crying out loud, there are so many examples of how they typically take one step forward and then two backwards. Its absurd. It doesn't even require someone to read between the lines. Don't know if they will collapse before, during or after major events in the country. But the country will be tripping and falling on their face economically. Unfortunately, the majority of the people pay the price. I really hope I am wrong, but I doubt it. I have already advised my brazilian friends to save, save, save, cause dark days are comming.

[QUOTE=Mangera; 1503549]Thanks for the input Cartman. I personally do not wish for Bazil to take a huge tumble. I truly want things to progress and benefit my brazilian friends. However, this kind of example that you just stated in your last post, is the classic example of many signs that at some point. Don't know when. But at some point their economy is just going to freaken major dive. All of this momentum the country has picked up in the last few years with expectations of major events has fueled them, but its all a farce. You are correct about inflation.

For crying out loud, there are so many examples of how they typically take one step forward and then two backwards. Its absurd. It doesn't even require someone to read between the lines. Don't know if they will collapse before, during or after major events in the country. But the country will be tripping and falling on their face economically. Unfortunately, the majority of the people pay the price. I really hope I am wrong, but I doubt it. I have already advised my brazilian friends to save, save, save, cause dark days are comming.[/QUOTE]After 2016, Brazilian Market will tumble, Everything is super inflated because of the Olympics.

Apparently is diving already. Do you remember the cover of the special report about Brasil in The Economist a couple of months ago?

[QUOTE=Mangera;1503549]..... But at some point their economy is just going to freaken major dive. All of this momentum the country has picked up in the last few years with expectations of major events has fueled them, but its all a farce..... [/QUOTE]

Solarium just sent out another email to their mailing list saying their 50-off Entrada (entrance fee) promo is continuing all week. Print it out and present it at the entrance.

Worth getting on their list, I suppose. [url]www.solarium.com.br[/url]

Hello all,

This is my first post. After 4 ½ years I went back to Copacabana last trip 5/2009 Help's last month. This was my 12th and final trip to Rio. I really feel bad for anyone that did not visit before the closing of Help. I landed on November 26th in the morning, went to the beach instead of finding topless beauties, I saw a bunch of gay guys and families, kids, and tourist. Back in the day I never ventured farther than the beach and Help. I am not a termas guy, all my work was done on those two spots. It was a 100% chance you would get a GFE experience. I would find a girl on the beach have a session in the afternoon and invite her back at midnight so we could dance at Help all night. With this you get the BBBJ with cim and anal was always thrown in. My choice was to head up to 'the Balcony' where during my 5 day period got 8 girls out of there with 2 duplas. I paid all 200r each. I got quoted 300r a lot but I would turn that down right away and get to my acceptable rate. These girls are more business than fun ½ would not do BBBJ and kissing. I found more to speak 'Ho English' 'You want company' 300r for one hour'. I still find Brazilian women the most beautiful women on the planet, it's just that the game has change and it is now a business for them. 'Give me the money now' 'it's business' I heard this from over half the girls. Not sure who is training these girls but they now have a routine that is void of passion. At 85 US dollars it's still a bargain to fuck these girls I just didn't get the extras I have always been accustomed to. I'm done with Rio and will try out DR in July where it appears the women are more ready to please. But I will always live off the memories and great great times of my previous 11 trips.

[QUOTE=DonsBayou; 1503996]Hello all,

This is my first post. After 4 ½ years I went back to Copacabana last trip 5/2009 Help's last month. This was my 12th and final trip to Rio. I really feel bad for anyone that did not visit before the closing of Help. I landed on November 26th in the morning, went to the beach instead of finding topless beauties, I saw a bunch of gay guys and families, kids, and tourist. Back in the day I never ventured farther than the beach and Help. I am not a termas guy, all my work was done on those two spots. It was a 100% chance you would get a GFE experience. I would find a girl on the beach have a session in the afternoon and invite her back at midnight so we could dance at Help all night. With this you get the BBBJ with cim and anal was always thrown in. My choice was to head up to 'the Balcony' where during my 5 day period got 8 girls out of there with 2 duplas. I paid all 200r each. I got quoted 300r a lot but I would turn that down right away and get to my acceptable rate. These girls are more business than fun ½ would not do BBBJ and kissing. I found more to speak 'Ho English' 'You want company' 300r for one hour'. I still find Brazilian women the most beautiful women on the planet, it's just that the game has change and it is now a business for them. 'Give me the money now' 'it's business' I heard this from over half the girls. Not sure who is training these girls but they now have a routine that is void of passion. At 85 US dollars it's still a bargain to fuck these girls I just didn't get the extras I have always been accustomed to. I'm done with Rio and will try out DR in July where it appears the women are more ready to please. But I will always live off the memories and great great times of my previous 11 trips.[/QUOTE]I'm glad you have decided not to return. I think the fewer gringos in B the better. Sometimes this forum reads like "why isn't brazil doing enuf to satisfy me, the visiting gringo? Like in the good ol days".

Honestly, I am not trying to flame you, I respect your decision and I think others who have super high expectations should not visit either. I try not to get too caught up in the past though its fun to reminisce with buddies. Good luck and look forward to your posts on DR or elsewhere.

I'm planning my GP-shopping-list. One of my favourite-GPs have apparently changed casa. Viviane from XYZen (mulatta, big tits).
[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=183593&d=1365139143[/url]
Christopherd, Patmar, Cartman, Bubba, Mangera, Almotu or other privê experts do you know where she works now?
(It's OK to PM your answer.)

On the forum the majority cry over how they have to change destination, but Brazil doesn't lack tourists.
New record, 6 millions foreign tourists.

Southamericans (mainly from Argentina) 2.822.519.
Europeans 1.652.205.
US 716.583.
Asians 297.032.
Africans 92.349.

[url]http://g1.globo.com/turismo-e-viagem/noticia/2013/12/brasil-atingira-recorde-de-6-milhoes-de-turistas-estrangeiros-em-2013.html[/url]

[QUOTE=DonsBayou; 1503996]Hello all,

This is my first post. After 4 ½ years I went back to Copacabana last trip 5/2009 Help's last month. This was my 12th and final trip to Rio. I really feel bad for anyone that did not visit before the closing of Help. I landed on November 26th in the morning, went to the beach instead of finding topless beauties, I saw a bunch of gay guys and families, kids, and tourist. Back in the day I never ventured farther than the beach and Help. I am not a termas guy, all my work was done on those two spots. It was a 100% chance you would get a GFE experience. I would find a girl on the beach have a session in the afternoon and invite her back at midnight so we could dance at Help all night. With this you get the BBBJ with cim and anal was always thrown in. My choice was to head up to 'the Balcony' where during my 5 day period got 8 girls out of there with 2 duplas. I paid all 200r each. I got quoted 300r a lot but I would turn that down right away and get to my acceptable rate. These girls are more business than fun ½ would not do BBBJ and kissing. I found more to speak 'Ho English' 'You want company' 300r for one hour'. I still find Brazilian women the most beautiful women on the planet, it's just that the game has change and it is now a business for them. 'Give me the money now' 'it's business' I heard this from over half the girls. Not sure who is training these girls but they now have a routine that is void of passion. At 85 US dollars it's still a bargain to fuck these girls I just didn't get the extras I have always been accustomed to. I'm done with Rio and will try out [yellow] DR in July where it appears the women are more ready to please. [/yellow]. But I will always live off the memories and great great times of my previous 11 trips.[/QUOTE]Believe me DR chicks are not that ready to please. This is why they say " If you been to Rio, but never to DR, don't goto DR."

Let me know if you catch a starfish chick in DR.