Axiom2020

I just came to this thread and would merely advise that everyone who's sexually active obtain the vaccination. In my county in California, I contacted its health department. The folks never returned my calls, so I contacted a health agency in San Francisco and drove there on my day of appointment and received the vaccination against M-pox. During these times of both covid and Pox, I'd be fully vaxxxed before engaging, but in the end, it's your call, and I am being fully non judgmental.

I appreciated your post, for you shared your experience from a non judgmental, biased viewpoint. Although it's been over a decade since I was in Brazil, it's my favorite country: Rio is my favorite city. São Paulo was way too large for me although I had a guide each time during my three or four visits. I have been in the country (all over) 11xs from 2002 to 2011 and do hope to return in 2024 if my health is rather solid. Muito obrigado- Muito obrigado for your posting.

São Paulo has the largest Japanese population outside of the country; thus there is a Japantown. [...visited a few years back but did not see a lot of Asians in Rio as well as in São Paulo in spite of what I wrote in the preceding sentence.] ...went to two Japanese restaurants that were in my favorite city of Rio de Janeiro though. [There is a member here who is of Asian descent; I can't remember his name, but apparently he's fared very, very well in Brazil based on his previous reports during the past two+ years. I always loved the way he wrote as well as what he reported.]

BlkSuperman, the logo is stunning and quite befitting of your purpose/use. Best to you ----Axiom

I viewed his comment as his being rather facetious....

I am 6'3; thus I need "leg room." For the past ten years, all of my international and long distance flights have entailed my having to travel first or business class. Ah, for the comfort and for my legs. I've gone through brokers or discounters in obtaining my seats and have save some $$$'s in my doing this. The amenities and lounges and professional service have also been quite appreciated. My being comfortable is number 1 when it comes to my long distance travel: domestic as well as international.

Muito obrigado... I enjoyed the read and look forward to your future reporting about your experiences. [São Paulo was too large for me; I had difficulty manuevering which was completely opposite when I was in Rio. ...guess I don't like overly-huge cities per se.

São Paulo has the 2nd largest population of Asians outside of the continent. So I know the Paulistas more than likely have encountered "smooth legs/bodies, etc. Their being unusually interested perhaps was their way of wanting to hook up!!!

Enjoy immensely and take your time in reporting back here. If you choose to relay your great experiences after you return to your home base, I personally can live with that, The times that I traveled to both Argentina and Brazil- I always chose to share my experiences here as well as at, the now companyofmen.com formerly daddysreviews.com or the like after I'd return to home base. Again, make the best of the situation and don't give much thought to us. Take care-- a long time visitor and writer and poster--Axiom

It's June 14, 2022: I read this post on last Sunday, June 12. ...didn't post for I couldn't remember particulars regarding the following recommendation. In your initial post-- you asked for advice, so I'd highly suggest that you venture to Salvador (Bahia), the most African influenced city in "Mother Brazil." When I visited "The Falls" a few years back, I met a Jewish couple who'd been traveling in the country for a few weeks. During our discussion, the wife stated that I must go to Salvador Bahia, for it was definitely a unique place beyond other cities in Brazil. Well, I'd already had included that city during that particular visit, so her suggestion piqued and furthered my interest. While there I had a wonderful tour guide who I'd obtained from a gay tour agency that was based in Rio. Unfortunately, it's no longer, for the popular gay agent is deceased. My trip to Salvador was stellar; it was so great that I went there the second time a few years later and engaged the services of the same guide. Since this apparently will be your first time to that part of Brazil, I highly recommend your taking a few tours with Fernando Bingre (tour guide). I'd recommended his services and expertise to a friend who did visit, and my amigo was highly pleased and satisfied. Prior to Covid, Fernando had a website; today all of his superb information and photos can be found on tripadvisor.com along with his innumerable photos and reviews. Fernando is gay; his mentor and former guide (mine) is not, but he did respect and communicated with me most amicably. When you conclude this impending trip, I personally would appreciate reading about all of your experiences, for you initial post piqued my interests and encouraged me to make the preceding recommendation.

I am here today after being away for awhile. I reread the initial post and desired to continue reading. Unfortunately, I was unable to because the initial post was never expanded. I guess you're absolutely correct, endless dream. Or perhaps something happened that prohibited his continuing to write about his conquests, etc.[ 05/29/22]

Since said individual appears to be a major problem, perhaps he should be given a strong warning by our webmaster Oz. If he continues with his shenanigans--then "BAN" him for this particular site. His actions appear to be detrimental to all concerned.

I'd love to hook up and feast as well as be deeply plummeted by each and everyone of these hotties!!!

Although I can't remember the specific lodgings/hotels where I stayed while in São Paulo some 15+ years ago-- there is a section for São Paulo at this site. A few hotels are listed, but I cannot state if they are gay friendly or not. Check out another site: www.gaycities.com. Click or type in São Paulo. It is hoped that something comes up for your use.

Do a goggle check for Fernando Bingre Tour Guide. He's a tour guide who previously had a website and received lots of great stars and rave reviews on TripAdvisor. ...fluent in English, gay, and comes highly recommended. He should be able to advise you. In fact, you might want to seek out his expertise in helping you with your itinerary. [I am not suggesting that you do this although he's an expert. I arranged his services (on my own accord) for two of my friends who visited Bahia a few years back; they were quite pleased.]

I fully concur, for over the years that I've engaged the services of escorts, the majority of them have given me a very wonderful and memorable time. In fact, one escort and I saw each other over a four or five year period at different times. During our latter times, it was I who decided not to contact him anymore, for I wanted to explore in other areas. My suggestion to Slvkguy: you are at a different period in your life. Play without analyzing for pay vs pay. Try to enjoy yourself in either situation. I am much older than you and Latbear4blk, and my "go-to-guy" in San Francisco has been seeing me for over 5 years now; each timed that we've been together has gotten better and better. Because of covid, I have yet to meet him for sex although we've communicated in RentMen's chat. Last May or June I arranged to see him. He arrived at the hotel and waited for me in the lounge. When I arrived there and looked at him, he looked hotter than ever. When we strolled to the entrance/exit area, I stopped him and relayed that because of covid, I was not too comfortable and would have to cancel. During this exchange, I grabbed his hand and discreetly placed his fee. My guy thanked me profusely and invited me to join him outside for our "420 ritual." That I did. We conversed; we smoked; he continued to thank me for the two or three reviews that I'd written on his behalf on RM (Mine were his first.), and he invited me to call him whenever if only to have a conversation. I am hoping to see him within the next few months once I obtain my new Prep prescription, for I am yearning to have one quite, quite memorable "fuck down," something that he definitely knows how to render

Jake, Although your question did not suggest what I am about to write, I thought it would be a very valid suggestion. If you plan to use a bank card or two or an Amex card-- notify the financial institution in advance about your travel. This would help if your card is abused in some way; you would not be charged if you did not make it.

Yes, I'm quite, quite cognizant that within a few weeks, 2022 will be here. I also find your comment unnecessary, for my first response here was relevant to the initial inquiry. I answered the question. What followed regarding CARNAVAL 2003 was my reminiscing about THAT TIME.

I've been to Brazil (all over) eleven times and had no problems, for I read and asked questions at the now defunct Daddy's that is now M4M.com (or some configuration), and I followed all guidance that was extended there. I do hope to return in 2023 if my health warrants it, for who knows what will happen during that time or at anytime. Folks who have NOT visited Brazil have this warped view that it's a dangerous place based on their not reading or traveling or inquiring from valid sources. With that type of mentality, I wonder what visitors to the US think about venturing to Chicago, Oakland, Detroit, and other cities where violence is rampant, where murders have gone off the chart, etc. Read everything that's posted at this site, read valid sources, ask salient questions. Use your head (the BIG ONE) when it comes to seeking the services of escorts and guys in the sauna. Jot questions here (those that have NOT already been addressed). I have an acquaintance who is currently in Rio. I presume he'll be there for a month, for he'd packed four bags that were shown in his Facebook feed that he shared with friends and acquaintances. He's been there many times before, and almost each day he takes a long walk to the various barrios and shares photos on his FB page. He's also staying in an apartment that he's renting. Most of us here have suggested that one stay in a hotel if it is his first time. You can read about it in archives if you do a careful search.

GREAT! Proof of vaccination should be instituted world wide if one intends to travel here and beyond.

I read I read about the cancelation in yesterday's San Francisco Chronicle, and in the article-- the mayor of Rio de Janeiro had NOT made a decision regarding Carnaval 2022. But since all of the special New Year's Eve events/activities are being canceled in Rio, Sao Paulo, and Salvador (Bahia), I'd assume there will not be a Carnaval 2022 since it's a very, very major and very huge affair that goes for a week+ and involving lots and lots and lots of folk. I managed to take in Carnaval 2003 and truly enjoyed all of the festivities. Four events still remain with me today: Sambadroma (sp) event, a gay ball, the gay parade in Ipanema, and a trip to the Green Isle accompanied by 20 escorts and about 45 to 50 men enjoying ourselves on a boat for almost 5 hours. When I returned to Rio from our all day boat trip-- I had company at my hotel. One of the hugest guys on this trip came and entertained me royally for an hour+ prior to my going to the Gala Ball.

Maybe Babe "doesn't eat men," but I'd eat him all over and then some! ...such a fresh-lookin' young guy who'd love my tongue bath that I'd give to him, both front and back-- head to toe.

...Brazilians for damn sure. The Brazilians whom I've met over the years seemed to be less reserved vs the Dominicans I saw and somewhat met while in SD. guess if I'd stayed longer in the DR, my perception would perhaps be different. [...have been all over Brazil some 11Xs: the saunas only in Rio and in Sao Paulo, & Curitiba. The escorts from sites in SP were excellent as well and not too expensive during those times.]

Although I only know a few basic works of Brazilian Portuguese, one's knowing some of the language will definitely help. Overall my experiences in the saunas went reasonably well, for I'd read guidelines on a similar board/forum prior to my leaving in 2002. I traveled all over Brazil from 2002 until 2011. It seems like eons ago. Once some semblance of normalcy appears in our world, I hope to resume traveling to some of my favorite places in this world of ours. [Many times I was viewed as a native and could not converse with the individuals who began conversations on the street or who asked for directions or whatever. I would say: "no fala Portugese" or some such response. Both of us would laugh, and the individual asking the question would go on her or his merry way. One Saturday as I walked the streets in Santa Teresa after dining in a famous restaurant in the area, about four cars stopped while en route to wherever they were going and asked me for directions. My response: "No fala Portugese." Some would thank me in Ingles; others would thank me in Brazilian Portugese: "Obrigado" = Thank you.

All of the men (married or single) who I saw while in various parts of Brazil--kissed and kissed mighty divinely!!!!! I don't know about the Dominican Republic. When I was in the DR with a group of gay men for only a week back in 2005, I was unable to have any playtime. While I was at one of the clubs, one guy (a local) made a complete ass of himself: he was such a friggin' nuisance; I DID NOT want to have sex with him. Everyone else who interested me was unfortunately taken. When a cutie approached me outside of my hotel that was in the Colonial Zone on the day of my departure, I had to politely turn down his request, and the night that I had the super-hots for one guy I'd seen around, I fell into a huge drainage ditch between sidewalk and curve while en route to a club and tore a ligament in my right knee. That accident curtailed all of my fun and play time while visiting and led to surgery upon my return to the States. My hope and desire is to return to Santo Domingo sometime in 2023. I've been very cautious during these times of Covid-19 and its variants.