Unfortunately I can't help, however:
1 - sometimes the official answer is negative, but practically they dont care or cannot see.
2 - you can meet the guys in saunas.
Am looking forward to your reports about belo and salvador, on which we read relatively little.
Aaroninatl, I dont want to depress you, but there's a very similar danger with for-pay guys: they demand more money than agreed upon.
And you mentioned a very useful red flag: after agreeing and before the actual meeting, check if he deleted the chat. If he did - ABORT!
Menaughty, glad you enjoyed your bravery!
Flight-wise, BCN is better than hopping the border to mexico?!
I don't know what apparently it is about my looks or demeanor, but in NONE of the 6 bars I visited in bkk last month was I approached for tips...
1 - How are all these old and new bars holding up financially, with so many reports here about decreasing numbers of patrons?
2 - "Bavaria" because there really is something Bavarian about it?
I stayed there after the opening in 2009, but I don't remember anything. This doesn't mean that it was an unmemorable occasion, only that my memory is weak.
Jason, is this "guys with excellant English" specific to FB? If so, why?
In all bars I went to, I asked mamasan to call guy with best english. None of the guys spoke more than VERY basic....
A conversationalist would earn a lot from me....
Gdrakeson, I just checked with one of my contacts, who might be appropriate. Mind you, he isn't a professional guide; more like a local who knows the city and can show you around.
If you are interested, feel free to message me.
If you are looking for professional and/or legit, I suggest you consult TripAdvisor.
Otherwise, follow Joizy's advice.
Or: you could add a "wanted" text in your grindr, specifying exactly what you want. That's how I got two BFs to travel around with me.