Everything posted by floridarob
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Trip report April / September 2025 – Da Nang & beyond – Research if an elderly gay retiree can live comfortably in Da Nang, Vietnam
I think the majority of people that choose Pattaya, do so because of limited savings or pensions....I've come across very few big spenders that live there year round....a big trip for them is a few days in BKK. And Thailand has laws against prostitution and has had raids at different places over the years..... Bali is like it's own country, I went once to Elegantz, didn't care for it and I'm sure there's more to why it got raided. My friend that does all the village travels says that the stricter the religion, the more hotter sexually and closeted the guys are and willing to hook up with a visiting foreigner.... even in Brunei his apps were blowing up. I have no desire to go to Brunei, but in Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya Indonesia, I can say that yes, sex was easy to get on the apps and yes, the guys were super horny as it's not their only "job" having sex every night with another customer, like punching a timeclock....
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Trip report April / September 2025 – Da Nang & beyond – Research if an elderly gay retiree can live comfortably in Da Nang, Vietnam
Could you retire to Pattaya and live that life? I get antsy when I've been home for 3-4 weeks and am on a plane going to S.America or the other side of the world, generally I try to include Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Mexico City, Panama or somewhere on the way to make many trips out of one. After 2 weeks in Pattaya I was so ready to leave... I can't imagine living there.... I'd become one of those miserable looking expats that @Olddaddy has mentioned before. I have a friend that lives in BKK and he's frequently traveling all around Asia to small villages and been all over Indonesia.... I'm more of a big city guy and wish I could/would be into those small places. Indonesia also has remarkable rail service thru Java.... Island of Bali= 5590 km2 4.4 million people Bangkok= 1568 km2 5.7 million people
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Trip report April / September 2025 – Da Nang & beyond – Research if an elderly gay retiree can live comfortably in Da Nang, Vietnam
And what are those numbers in Thailand, even if you restrict it to BKK or Pattaya? Lot's of low priced airlines that would allow for trips to other parts of Indonesia- the 4th most populated country in the world 18, 000 islands with about 6000 inhabited depending on the source..... also to other parts of Asia. Indonesians seem like a cross between the the best part of Filipinos and Thais .... in my experience. I'm sure the price comparisons from above, rent, massage, MB's, local food....Indonesia wins, but everyone's priorities aren't the same.... but as @vinapu says, go see for yourself 😝
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April 2025 Bangkok Trip Report
Like Tom said...order something else.... a 400-500 drink and then barely touch it 😡 This isn't just for MB's.... for friends or boyfriends too. In Mexico, I know a couple older/younger and the young one orders whatever and maybe takes 1 bite of it, or an expensive dessert to take pics for social media and then doesn't eat it because he's full.... That's just ignorant and abusive.
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Trip report April / September 2025 – Da Nang & beyond – Research if an elderly gay retiree can live comfortably in Da Nang, Vietnam
Now you've had some days... how is it there compared to Cebu or Jomtien? I hope you do try Bali at some point, If I was open to living on that side of the world, it would be at the top of my list I think.... just enough of a gay nightlife to enjoy when the need arises but not only a sex destination.... guys that do sex work, but most have other jobs...so if you do hire, the sex is usually enjoyed by both, not just another day at the office for them. Then there are guys that are looking for a relationship with a foreigner....more genuinely than what I've experienced in Thailand for sure.
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A week of Touring and Whoring
You got a touch of "Olddaddyitis" Not feeling horny or in the mood to off while there and will be regretting it when you get home and more horny.
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April 2025 Bangkok Trip Report
makes me insane.... my father was the type that we had to eat everything on our plate, not to waste anything.....so I hate when someone orders anything and doesn't finish or barely touches it....especially when I'm paying.
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Pope Francis Dies
Here is a more appropriate Trump.....
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April 2025 Bangkok Trip Report
It's Figment.....
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Do you "correct" locals' pronunciations of their own cities?
Here's an example.... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15geagymuM/
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Do you "correct" locals' pronunciations of their own cities?
Yes, we've met 😉
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Changes coming to visa-free entry
From AI: Chinese tourists are increasingly choosing Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam over Thailand. Japan's weaker yen, simplified visa policies, and overall appeal have made it a popular destination, even overtaking Thailand in visitor numbers. Southeast Asia, including Thailand, is facing competition from Northeast Asia, particularly Japan, as well as other destinations like Vietnam and Malaysia
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More bad news for tourism
He's British, or is it English.... I can't remember the difference 🤷♂️
- Trip report April / September 2025 – Da Nang & beyond – Research if an elderly gay retiree can live comfortably in Da Nang, Vietnam
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A week of Touring and Whoring
Zero competition .... @vinapu moves faster than a speeding bullet, Superman has nothing on him, well speed anyway 😉
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More bad news for tourism
Highlight the headline and search on Google..... Lot's of sources or reports from the same source 🤷♂️ https://www.google.com/search?q=Thailand+reports+anthrax+fatality+after+beef+consumption%3B+377+exposed%2C+livestock+quarantined&rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS960US960&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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Do you "correct" locals' pronunciations of their own cities?
Nah, I'm from Boston originally and no one can understand what a Bostonian is saying.....I've lost the accent but @reader on the other hand 🤷♂️😝
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April 2025 Bangkok Trip Report
It's how me & @vinapu are related, but from another bar in Pattaya....and different parents.
- Trip report April / September 2025 – Da Nang & beyond – Research if an elderly gay retiree can live comfortably in Da Nang, Vietnam
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Your Five Favourite Movies - And Why
Meet Joe Black, The Father, One Life.... What a career this guy has had.
- Trip report April / September 2025 – Da Nang & beyond – Research if an elderly gay retiree can live comfortably in Da Nang, Vietnam
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Keep those boarding passes
1-way Business class ticket MNL-BKK https://www.philippineairlines.com/ph/en/redeeming-miles/category-redeem-partners/all/international-redemption.html
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A week of Touring and Whoring
I have a feeling that the next off, you're going to throw money at them with the days you are saving from zero offs.....
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Thailand Digital arrival card site Live
I'm glad, I transited there a couple of weeks ago coming home from BKK.....was an easy transit, connecting flights were both in the Queen's terminal appropriately.
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Go Go bar scene
Faster than you think?