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In Cartagena, you have to remember that this is really three cities -- the old Walled city and next-door Getsemani, the Hotels along the water in Bocagrande and the suburban outpost of El Castillo, and the main city of Cartagena proper (including the Manga neighbourhood). You want to spend time in the Walled City, walk around and soak in the ambience. Grab a drink at Cafe del Mar and watch the sun set. Visit Gabriel Garcia Marquez's former home. Have lunch by the pool at the Santa Clara hotel (a former monastery). Explore the graffiti covered streets of Getsemani and walk under the hanging umbrellas that protect you from the sun. As others have pointed out, the beaches along Bocagrande are not great. The best beach is in El Castillo next to the Hilton hotel. It is a public beach so feel free to set up there. Otherwise, you can grab a day charter from Muelle de la Bodegita where dozens of companies will sell you packages for day trips to Cholón (over priced but popular), Playa Blanca and Barú. There are tons of shops, restaurants and smaller bars in Bocagrande-El Castillo, which becomes very lively in the evening. You are definitely going to want to go out at least once. There are dozens of rooftop bars/clubs in the walled city. The best known are Alquímico, Tsunami, and Ajeno. The scene at Donde Fidel (on the street across from the Hard Rock) is fun and you will get different entertainment looking for tips. As far as Baranquilla goes, it is not well developed for tourism. It actually came into existence because of its location on the Magdelana river so it has extensive history and interesting culture. Unless you are very comfortable with the language and know some locals, there is little to see and do outside of Carnaval each year. The suggestions to explore Tayrona and Santa Marta are good ones since both are relatively close. You may also want to just spend more time exploring the many sites around Cartagena such as El Tutumo (mud volcano -- fun half day outing), see the flamingos at the Avario nacional de Barú, swim with photoplankton at night in Barú, learn about AfroColombian culture with a day trip to San Basilio del Palenque, or tour the mangroves outside Cartagena. There are many other options to see - do so I encourage you to keep exploring the many possibilities for your trip here. Enjoy your time in Colombia.

It's been 23 months since the last post (April 2022) in this subforum, about a jazz festival in Hua Hin. Doesn't look like many members go to this beach town. I passed through the town one afternoon on my way back to Bangkok from further south and took some pictures. Didn't spot anything gay, but the place has a nice relaxing feel to it. https://shamelessmacktwo.travel.blog/2024/03/10/passing-through-hua-hin/

Removing street food vendors in Bangkok would be like removing gondolliers from Venice just because occasionsionally one of them pee or spit in the water

Whats up fellas First time posting here. Im visiting Cartagena & Barranquilla in a couple months, and even tho I dont play the same sport, I though some people here might have experience having gone out in other of these cities & what its like, any advice or stories or recs. Im 32 & i am visiting with a female friend so ill have to be adventuring out on my own. If you have anything to share please do all the best

For those that asked, here you go. Sauna Cruising Fusion Carrera 45D #57 – 44 (barrio El Centro) Despite comments posted here, this remains the most popular sauna in Medellín in 2024. You will generally find a lineup to get in after 6pm here most weeknights since this place has the afterwork crowd on lock. This facility was opened only 3 years ago, so it is in very good condition and kept very clean. There is a large Roman-bath soaker, steam room, sauna and a pool. A billard room and two bars. There is also outdoor space with loungers if you like to get in some au natural sunbathing. This area gets particularly busy after dark. There is a dark room-labyrinth, a theatre showing porn, several public cabins with glory holes, plus private cabins with tvs (porn). This sauna does not offer massage service. The crowd here comes to play and there are breakout group sessions are common around the space. A good mix of professionals, working class and students, this is probably the best looking/fittest crowd consistently in the city. The parking lot is full of motos by 5pm. Surprisingly quiet on Sundays when other nearby saunas host events – have never seen a promotion event at Sauna Cruising. This is definitely the horniest scene in Medellín currently. X @Cruising_fusion WhatsApp +57 313 2047877 Saint Moritz Sauna Calle 56 # 45 – 72 (barrio El Centro) Has been discussed pretty extensively in this post, this is the newest addition (2023) to the Medellín scene. The facility is basic but clean. Sauna, jacuzzi, very large steam room, darkroom, and small outdoor space. They do offer massage, however I have never seen more than two attendants on site. This space has had a hard time finding its crowd in neighbourhood where you can find eight saunas within a 10 minute walk. Best day is Sunday when they run promotions (strippers and live sex shows) or duing holidays/special events. Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) was packed this year. Website https://saintmoritzsaunas.com/galeria/medellin/ WhatsApp +57 313 8810055 Instagram @saintmoritzmed El Castillo Carrera 45D #57-85 (barrio El Centro) If you are a fan of pollos (young men) you are going to love this place. Just up the street from Crusing Fusion, this is the favourite sauna/cruising bar with the younger crowd. If you are not also pollo, I can not guarantee they are going to be interested in you. This location is in a residential zone, with a discrete entrance off the street. The space is large with a dark room/labyrinth, sauna and steam room, video room and lots of hallways to explore. Busiest day is Saturday when they host Rumba Total – a weekly event with entertainment (strippers) and open bar. There is no massage service here. WhatsApp +57 315 5156550 Instagram @elcastillosauna ß not active Club 55 Calle 55 #45 – 44 (barrio El Centro) Probably the most dependable sauna in Medellin for packing in the crowds, this place gets busiest on the weekends (Sat - Sun) and fairly busy after work (4:30 - 6:30pm). Taking over where Club de Tobi (RIP) left off, Club 55 features massage service with two massage rooms on the second floor. However of late the service seems intermittent so take you chances if this is your motivation. The attendents can be found by the pool/bar area when not busy. The club has two floors, with a sauna, jacuzzi, pool and bar on the main floor. The second floor hosts a labyrinth (glory holes and private rooms) and steam room which get very busy. There is a small gym on the second floor. The crowd is a mix of younger and older that tends to taper off by 7:30pm so get there early. Telephone +57 2313100 La Casona Spa Carrera 47 #57A – 32 (2do piso) (barrio La Candelaria) This Video bar was fully renovated in 2022 and is advertising heavily. The space is small, but includes a bar and show room, turco, jacuzzi, outdoor space and darkroom with a sling. There are private cabins available to get busy with new acquaintances. The crowd is older (think 40 plus) but looking to get down to business in a sex positive environment. WhatsApp +57 304 5514626 X @solohombresvid Sauna Atlanta Gay Calle 51 #40 – 125 (2do piso) (barrio Centro) If you want to experience a throwback gay sex club in Medellin, you found your spot. This is a bare bones location to meet other men and have sex. Think over 40’s crowd that is looking to get busy. It is located right downtown (Avenida La Playa) so busiest during the week – late afternoons and after 6pm. There is a rooftop deck, dark room, video room and a sex room with benches and a sling. The space smells of stale poppers and cum. If you like your sex clubs raunchy and sweaty you may fall in love with this place. Telephone +57 44895054

Tayrona has a nude beach which is a gay beach and when I was there, the only 4 naked guys parading around joined forces and marched to the bushes nearby 😀. I was there with a friend and did not join. Easy to get there, its the next beach to the beach with a tower. It was huge and basically empty. I heard they have a good gay dance club in Baranquilla. Santa Marta is ok for transiting for various places including Tayrona, but itself not overly interesting. Its developed for tourists and has hotels, food, drinks and music.

Yes, I saw one of my companions breakfasting with another client at Le Meredien! He grinned at me!

Santa Marta is indeed a great place. Don't forget to visit Tayrona national park and Minca. Tayrona takes at least 2 days, but Minca can be done with a motor guy in 1 day. In Minca you can go there with a car or taxi, but travel around Minca is with motor. Roads are bad, and it is very mountanius place. Forget about Baranquilla, it is not turist place, but all the boys come from there. Cartagena is a nice place. the best beaches are out of town. usually on a small island. a lot of history, excellent food and music places. Boys are more expensive in Cartagena because there is a lot of tourists.

From The Nation A small village in Kampong Chhnang province is celebrating the return of international tourists, with as many as 100 guests a day enjoying its unique service. The residents of Kampong Tralach Leu village – in Kampong Tralach commune and district – offer an authentic rural experience, mixed with a chance to admire Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage, with relaxing rides on traditional ox carts. Guests not only get the pleasure of a slow-paced journey through tranquil green rice fields but are treated to the chance to explore a fascinating 300-year-old temple, just 5km from the village. Many local people feared the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic would bring an end to the income opportunities their traditional mode of transport and their proximity to the Wat Po Rukkharam pagoda – with its beguiling paintings – have brought them since the ox cart association was established in 2007. Now, they say they are welcoming more and more visitors, giving them not only the chance to support their families but also preserve their prize oxen and customary carts. From a driver’s perspective, Khieu Sopheap is one of 48 members of the Kampong Tralach Leu Village Ox Cart Association and owns his cart and pair of oxen. The proud ox cart driver notes that in addition to his fellow villagers, their association contributes to the well-being of the residents of Tahang village, the home of the 300-year-old Wat Po Rukkharam pagoda, also known locally as Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. The 52-year-old says his cart can carry two passengers at a time, and generally makes two or three trips per day.

Hotels: Mercure BH Zona Financiera and Holiday Inn Exp. & Suites Bogota. Airbnb: just message the host before you and ask if visitors are allowed. Most will reply that it is no issue even with doormen/security at the front desk/entrance. Local guys have no issue showing ID to security staff to visit you; it is entirely normal.

Yeah, all Joe's fault....for someone that's supposed to be in a nursing home, he sure does a lot of bad shit.....which is it, is his a mastermind that planned the super bowl win with what's her name and her bf, or is he an invalid.....can't have it both ways.

If you can skip Barranquilla and go to Santan Marta instead it's better, this place has much more to offer than Barranquilla.

This from a guy who wears white after labor day. Clearly his judgment should be called into question! 🤭

You need to get out more, Keith.🙂

Something happening in Medellín is a growing resistance to foreigners. I found it increasingly difficult this year to get a proper manicure/pedicure in the city as many spas will tell you they don't offer their serivces to men (not true but what are you going to say/do?) I found a new barbershop that I am happy to share -- Desert Eagle Barba VIP in the Mall Gran Via (Transversal 75B #5-106 - barrio Belén) that offers a complete set of services to men in a funky and friendly environment. They offer bar service and a pool table while you wait your turn with one of eight barbers. Services include haircut, shave + beard services, facial exfoliation, manicures, pedicures, and waxing (ears, nose, eyebrows). Prices slightly higher than other barbershops but happy to pay to get everything done in one stop. WhatsApp +57 302 3427971

Really? Objectively measuring and comparing sensitivity between 2 groups is silly? And you pray science?

Stinky let a deadly virus into our country, said he had it all under control, and then shut down the country.

Beat to me saying that. you too, are a room size queen 😆

@TotallyOz can this be pinned ?

And of course ScarJo on SNL!

Don't be put off by the awful title of this film. This is one of the best movies about sex workers to come in a long while. Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack are brilliant actors with oodles of chemistry. The script by Katy Brand is superb. Sophie Hyde's direction is what gets movies awarded. It's a simple movie that's deep and complex. There is something here for every adult to chomp on, especially those among us who struggle to find sexual happiness and fulfillment. Sadly, it's only available on Hulu at the moment. If and when you get a chance to see it, run. It's fabulous. And, yes, Daryl McCormack is quite delicious naked.

me too and I know why I like all that space - I grew up in very smalI apartment where every square inch was utilized. One danger of big hotel room is that we may tend to spread our stuff all over and when packing something may be forgotten - see my last trip report where I confess to leaving about 100 000 riels in 5000 riel notes on the night desk. And no, I was not in rush when packing , it just happened.

Found the following contact on google maps. Not sure if anyone has heard anything about this?

Haha yeah, I noticed. I tend to prefer bigger rooms and at each of those hotels, I'd usually pick the one-bedroom unit, with a separate bedroom and living room. Not sure why but I love all that space 🤣

I guess that changed at some point

Difficult, I was 2 weeks old! Hadn't had much sex at that point!

I see there is a website, plus a picture of a boarded up building. Said to be on Silom, just past where Skytrain turns off. One pic of guys stripped to waist, hunk/twunk. Straightforward comment, 'come here for massage or sex'! You have to pay in advance, 7/11 suggested! No cash accepted. All a bit odd.

These questions have been studied scientifically multiple times. Not difficult to do, since one need only ask men who've had the procedure done as adults. I don't at all think that's easy to do. You overlook that the group of men who gets circumcised as an adult is a highly biased one. Either they had a medical circumstance (phimosis, balanitis, condyloma, or it was for religious reasons. You won't find many men who get circumcized just to see if there is a change in sensation, would you?

It seems like some posters are in favor of circumcision does that also apply to female gential mutilation FGM aka female circumcision? Since the parents consent to FGM then it must be good for girls same as male circumcision of infant boys. If it's good for the gander it must be good for the goose! I might add that a young Thai man I know had to be circumcised as part of a medical procedure to remove an oil injection he had into his penis. He very much regretted the loss of his foreskin.

I tend to stay at hotels not too close to (but not that far from) the bars (like Bandara Suites, At Ease Saladaeng, Silom Serene etc.) and so far, had no issues with bringing guests back in other than the knowing smiles of the doorman or receptionist 🤣🤣.

As long as you pay at check-in you will be fine/it will be removed. Ignore what you see online.

I see your point, @unicorn, but, unlike tattoos -whose appeal totally escapes me- and circumcision -I was cut as an infant and I have never complained-, ear piercing is not permanent. If you leave a pierced ear without a stud, an earring or such, the piercing will heal and close.

unfortunately it was not me, that guest breakfasting with said hunk. Meridien is not my league when comes to accommodation unfortunately, LOL

From VN Express China has announced that citizens from six more European countries – Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg – will be able to travel visa-free to China from March 14. "I would like to inform you that starting from March 14, China will further implement the visa-free policy for Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg on a trial basis," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference in Beijing, as quoted by Global Times. Citizens from these countries will be allowed to stay in China up to 15 days for business, tourism, family visits and transit purposes, Bloomberg reported. In December last year, China waived visas for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain as it seeks to recover tourism after years of border closures due to Covid.

Personally, I think it makes no difference if you are a newbie, or an old hand. You still need to be sensible. Le Meredien, a 5 star hotel, does not interfere with guests at all, so your own risk.

Jesus Fucking Christ. Can you just stop with the negativity. Focus on what could possibly go right/ 1. Lara Trump adds style, grace, and elegance. Why would Gay men be against Trump supporters decked out in pink? 2. Lara writes books that don't have to be burned or banned. No Gay stuff. 3. Lara, following in the footsteps of President Trump and Melania, inspires us to be our best. None of that Toni Morrison garbage. No stories about slavery that psychologically oppress White children. Just us, trying to be our best. Like President Trump.

Tattooing is not analogous to a circumcision because there are multiple well-documented health benefits to circumcision, and obviously none for tattooing. Obviously, infants lack the capacity for informed consent for medical procedures, and the parents are entrusted to make these decisions. No one would expect to get consent from an infant, or even a 5 year-old, to ask whether he wants to get his shots or his blood drawn, and so on. I do remember one patient I had who became a complete terror when it came to getting his shots once he turned 8 or 9. At that age, it would have required several people to pin him down, so we just gave up, even though his parents wanted him to get his shots also. I kept asking him every year, and it wasn't until he was 18 or 19 that he finally let us give his overdue HPV shot, tetanus shot, and flu shot. To answer your question on tattooing of children, that may vary according to jurisdiction, but here in California the answer is no. https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/blog/laws/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-a-tattoo-in-california/#:~:text=California law requires that a,is charged as a misdemeanor. California law requires that a person be at least 18 years of age in order legally to get a tattoo. In fact, according to Penal Code 653 PC, it is a criminal offense to “ink” or administer a tattoo to a minor under the age of 18. A violation of this code section is charged as a misdemeanor. The crime is punishable by: custody in the county jail for not more than six months; and/or, a maximum fine of $1,000. ... Is it legal to tattoo a minor with the parent’s consent? No. California law prohibits tattooing minors across the board. Penal Code 653 PC does not provide a “parental consent” exception. Now, I did see in my career a number of parents who got their babies' ears pierced. That did give me a twinge of discomfort, since there are obviously no health benefits to getting one's ears pierced. Rarely did I see complications from those piercings, though--one infection and a few allergic reactions--none serious. Not a big deal. One nice benefit from the no tattoos on minors law is that if you see a photo of a young man with a tattoo, and are worried if it might be possible he's under 18, the presence of tattoos provides strong evidence the man is not, in fact, a minor.

a friend of mine's father had to get circumsized, as an adult....later I asked which he preferred.....he said uncut, the sensation of the foreskin going back and forth over the glans was incredible. So something that cut guys will NEVER know about...... That being said, I was cut as a baby, for all the pro lifers there saying parents can't make that decision, they shouldn't be able to make that one either...for pro choice, choice should be the child's, lol I can remember the first time I was with an uncut guy, I was like a kid with a new toy, playing with his dick all night, Now I've only been with uncut mostly, was why Indonesia was a good change of pace...some nice clean non monster looking dicks, some uncut dicks remind me of the movie Alien when it bursts out of the guys chest....Manila, was different, roll of the dice if you got a clean circumsision or some with so much loose skin was like a double chin on their cock, 😱

What?

Easy money anywhere. 🙂 Ask any circumcised guy if he wishes he had the skin back. Don't think you'll find any. Buy ask a guy with a mook if he'd do it all over again and the results would be a lot different.

These questions have been studied scientifically multiple times. Not difficult to do, since one need only ask men who've had the procedure done as adults. The studies consistently show no loss of sensitivity or sexual function. As for the STD risk, this question has also been studied with multiple diseases many times, They've consistently shown that for every STD which has been looked at, circumcised men have a much lower risk of STD's. The link in my prior post references many such studies. As for the sensitivity issue, this article reviews the studies which have been done: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1743609515301727 Conclusion The highest-quality studies suggest that medical male circumcision has no adverse effect on sexual function, sensitivity, sexual sensation, or satisfaction. Morris BJ and Krieger JN. Does male circumcision affect sexual function, sensitivity, or satisfaction?—A systematic review. J Sex Med 2013;10:2644–2657.

From Thai Enquirer and other sources Six people were arrested after attempting to smuggle 87 animals stuffed in luggage through Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Five men and one women, all of whom are Indian nationals, were arrested by Thailand's Customs Department after officials found their luggage suspicious during a security check, reported The Independent. The group was allegedly trying to smuggle the creatures to Mumbai, India. According to the Thai Enquirer, the animals seized include: 29 lizards, such as black-throated monitors 21 snakes, including corn snakes and red bamboo rat snakes 15 birds, such as the bird of paradise and parrots Seven monitor lizards Four chameleons Two squirrels Two bats Two cotton-top tamarins One fishing cat One red panda One Sulawesi bear cuscus One frog One rat

The data for the graphic-map seems to be taken from this table: https://pophealthmetrics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12963-016-0073-5/tables/1 How exactly this article got its estimates (and that's the word they used) is unclear. Frankly, not only Thailand, (23%) but I also find the percentages for China (14%), Hong Kong (28%) and Japan (9%) hard to believe. Way too high.

This is a national emergency - prayers needed for Tawan. 🙏

This looks like a needless exercise in bureaucracy, the rules seem unnecessarily complex. I can't help wondering if this is some form of brown envelope exercise? The Government is always going on about encouraging tourism, and I would have thought that street vendors are a good part of the scene. I know that in Singapore, there are excellent hawker centres, but that is Singapore!

there's retirement home on via Guido Rossa not far from Royal Hammam

Why don't you use advice you just rudely dispensed above and Google it. Don' t you know Google is your friend? From your responses I'd be inclined to think , perhaps also only friend

I took a bus from Pereira to Cali, I like bus travel in central Colombia. Usually overnight, pretty comfy, weird 2am snack stops, every second trip something was broken (aircon, electricity system), people are shared to other busses, etc. But, everybody remains calm and happy, big respect to colombians. Its a project in itself! There is a city called Palmira near Cali, Grindr went crazy there. In Cali I spent most of the time in the Phisicus sauna, nice people, cold beer, (too strong) weed if you are polite with guys in smoking area, massage guys and quite many (hot) visitors at weekends. There is also sauna called Cali Club, where sexy guys go on weekends. I was there within a week and there were few visitors, including horny muscle guy. I stayed in a hotel next to the main futball stadium, walking distance to Parqu del Perro. Took uber to the center. I had an impression that in the Cali main bus station one should be careful with the belongings you have. I did not hear or see any salsa😀.