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Please excuse my ignorance, and I'm not trying to pique anyone. In one of the threads, someone mentioned a website called Sawadtee, and observed that it focuses on Pattaya. I took a look. Could anyone please enlighten me regarding this and that website? Do they offer the same in different clothing, or can I find something in one which I can't find in the other?

This is for those who like me prefer to search for and 'interview' local guys before arrival. I do this mainly when I'm looking for more than one-time sessions, when I want boyfriend material for longer stays and/or as 'guides'. Also, I'd rather not spend too much time in my first two days in sitio, sifting through scores and scores of Grindr messages. This is the way 8 years ago I found a hot guide in Lima, and 6 years ago - a great guy in Barranquilla. With the second guy I have travelled since then 3 times. Grindr doesn't offer shifting your location in advance. In the past, GRomeo allowed this, and that's how it worked for me. Nowadays GR offers only the option of registering your trips two weeks in advance, and locals will view you only if they actively go into the travel section. Per LatBear's recommendation, I also resurrected my account in Scruff, which offers the same option as GR. [Scruff is for free; in GR you have to upgrade for $9 per month.] I titled my profile (in Spanish) "looking for young companion" explaing that it's for hanging out, travelling the city, practicing my Spanish, fun and sex. During the last 3 days I was messaged by 5 Scruff guys and 8 GR. Disappointingly, most of them weren't my type, but that speaks not to their looks but to my taste. The hottest one was the only guy who was angeling for money; he wrote he lives in Cali, and wanted me to send him money for a plane ticket. Of ocurse I declined and he disappeared. As of now, one correspondence has bloomed into a definite meet, mainly bcs he seems to be able to hold a conversation. [I forgot to mention I enjoy intermediate Spanish proficiency.] After he mentioned that he'll be short on money for transportation, I answered that of course all expenses (transportation, food, hotel, etc) would be paid by me, and asked (VERY politely) if he expects anything beyond that. He answered with a simple no. This doesn't preclude the possibilities of him changing his mind, or of me adding gifts/money if his companionship would be especially enjoyable. Another message was from a self-described 'guide', who clearly wrote that he's not promising sex in advance. I took that to mean there's no chance of sex. Pity, bcs he's one of the hotter responders. Anyway, since I DO need a guide for a couple of days, I might avail myself of his services. His rate is 40,000 cop per hour. Does anyone know if that's a reasonable-acceptable rate for a non-professional? As mentioned at the top, m sharing with you this info, for those who might want to take the same path. It seems to me very useful / efficient. Happy hunting.

Its nice to read something short and pleasant, with the aim of only spreading goodwill.

Thx Rob, I think u mean a post that's actually in Cambodia with a link to a detailed blog....

Hi Guys, 1 - There are no threads/reports for a very long time. Could anyone please update about sex venues/providrs? 2 - I'm looking for a car-guide-driver for 3-4 days between SR and PP. Any recommendations/warnings/guidance (personal experience, reliable sources) would be much appreciated. Thanks (-:

Thank u for the effort Rob. The first one is for-pay. I posted this query bcs I tried the second one; no response. )-:

Via google I found only for-pay travel agencies or concierge services. Is there no normal info/guidance center for tourists?

Thank u yet again, MacDaddi. We r very fortunate to have u here. This will b my 4th visit to clmbia, and I've already been to El Penol. It certainly rates a second visit, but in order to "hang out with friends" there - I first need to make some local friends. Hope to do so.... (-:

Free Walking Tour Metrocable Parque Arvi Comuna 13 Parque Explora Jardin Botanico Cementerio Museo San Pedro Catedrala Metroplolitana Parque de Bolivar Plaza Botero Antioquia Museum Palacio de la Cultura Uribe Parque Berrio Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Canderlaria Centro Palacio Commercial Museo Casa de la Memoria Plaza Cisneros – Parque de las Luces Plaza de la Libertad Parque de los Pies Descalzos Pueblito Paisa Museo de Arte Moderno Parque Lleras Museo el Castillo

Thx MacDaddi for sorting out the mix up.

I just noticed that more than half of the threads in this forum were started by my endless questions. I always ask a lot, bcs I'm too curious or bcs I like to b prepared. I apologize if I'm a nuisance. One of the good things about these forums is that pestering can b ignored. Hotel 61prado is north of the plaza-park-cathedral; Gallery hotel is to the east. Any difference security-wise? Any direction less prblmtc? Thx

I searched for this park on ggl maps, found something with that name on carrera 43, but in the photos there was no scene like the one u described. Is there more than one ?

Latbear, I salute both ur wit and ur power of observation!! It reads like a ppl-watching heaven. Despite being gringo-identifiable, I'm planning a daytime visit, even if I dont find a body guard.

Thank u both. It seems there r different interpretations regarding the 'borders' of Laureles.... I prefer a hotel with breakfast, so I guess Dorado 70 is optimal. Its also quite north, which means closer to the metro. OTOH, if I undrstnd correctly, its farthest from most attractions, including Sillon. Is the triangle - Dorado 70, sillon, primer parque laureles - walkable at night ?

Guys, please recommend hotels u've stayed at, or u've heard/read positive reviews of. Thx

Joizy, the aim there isnt to scout for guys but to visit sites: catedrala, museum, botero, culture palace, etc.....

Thx for the warning. Just to b sure: this warning doesnt extend to daytime, right? Actually, why wld a tourist want to b there at night anyway? BTW, "locals r going to have many questions..." - why do they care?

U r welcome

I had no sex there. On a more imprtnt issue: I have no sympathy for San Suu Kyi! She and the majority of her democratic followers supported and defended the Rohinga genicide. She and them deserve what's happening now.

Even toward Nov which is supposed to b the beginning of peak season there ?

Its "temporary" until the surge ebbs....

Joizy, I dont think they r referring to u; I believe it's "guest".

Welcome And thx

Ooops Sorry My mistake

Since ID were checked, why "not so safe"?