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8 hours ago, tassojunior said:

Anyplace I go I carry emergency large bills or $100 ones folded in the bottom of my sock. Been "robbed" 3 times in a decade but no one ever checked sock bottoms. Wallets can be picked without taking them out and are the worst place to keep much money. 

Money exchange is a PITA everywhere. Many times I find the hassle of getting good rates and the loss on leftover cash makes it easier to just always pay in US $ for escorts at least. If they'd just take credit cards !

Thank you.  What does PITA mean?

 

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Hello Friends

Is it easy to convert high US$ notes like 100$ bills?  Or should I carry just 50s and 20s.  I am concerned on having a thick wad of bills in my money belt?

Also any tips on keeping my cash safe as I carry them in my body?

Is there a possibility of hotel staff unlocking your safe and stealing?

[Voltage and Internet]

Thank you all!

 

[Convenient Gay Friendly Hotels in Sao Paulo]

Dear All

Thank you all for your advice.  I have additional questions:

i. which hotels do you recommend in Sao Paulo that are gay friendly and close to the saunas in particular Lagoa?

ii.  other than Uber, how does one get a safe taxi at the airport?

iii.  also is there a thread here that tells you the sentences or phrases in Portuguese when talking with the boys in a sauna?

Thank you again!

[Voltage and Internet]

Hello Friends,

Can I charge my phone from US into the outlets in hotels or airbnbs in Sao Paulo and Rio - without busting ?

Also what is/are the availability of cybercafes or internet cafes or hotel business lounges with desktops -  as I will not carry a laptop or a tablet?  Would you know how much are the internet usage rates are with the use of a desktop in the internet cafes?

Thank you

[How to Carry Cash to Brazil?]

Hello

I am planning to go to Brazil from Canada.  What's the safest way to bring currency to Brazil?

Can you use a debit card or credit card to withdraw money?  I am sure the fees depend on the bank of your card, and the Brazilian bank you are withdrawing from - any idea on the fees?

Thank you