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I accept that I'm shameless, but I'm amazed that everyone is coming up with such coy responses. If he's cute, what do you have to lose by being direct? Next time, he mentions his lack of money I suggest you say one of two things...depending on how confident you feel: 1. Well,you know I'm single and I dont know whether its appropriate but I would be happy to take you out for dinner one night. Would that help? 2. I know some guys, who are as good-looking as you, that earn good money escorting or doing massage As long as you're polite, smile and seem relaxed about it, I can't see how he can take offence. And if he asks you any further questions, you simply suggest coffee or a drink and take him somewhere neutral. I used the first approach last month with a handsome young straight man, who works in a restaurant I go to frequently. I took him out for lunch and we had a little fun afterwards. I've also employed the second tactic successfully; I've had one-off sex with several broke young guys, newly out of university; the best was a hot guy who for a modest amount of cash did all that I like, and he even volunteered to get tied up and spanked!

Well, Hoover, whether you send Lucky the $$ is upto you. But you can help the young man by sending him to me. When he next talks to you and broaches this subject, just tell him you know a fit middle-aged guy who enjoys spending time with fit muscled young men. And you can add that you know I'm relaxed about paying for my pleasures :-)

Which hotel in Rio do you stay at? And how do you rate the room and facilities? I'm interested because I've only stayed at the Ipanema Plaza and I'd like to get an objective report on other places from a gay man's point of view. Thanks

I don't find him that goodlooking. And I doubt that he will be attractive in 10 years time. Still, I shall be kind in 5 years time and give him a sympathetic smile, when he's bussing my table for tips in some cafe

I'm sorry to hear this - it's a nasty illness to get - but I'm glad you're recovering gradually Incidentally, adding to Lucky's post above, I wrote earlier on the gaytravelbrazil website about the risk of dengue fever in Buenos Aires (as I know some travellers to Brazil go onto Argentina). There was an outbreak last Summer (February/March 2010) in Buenos Aires with tens of cases reported. Dengue fever has always been present in the north of both countries, but it is not confined there. I feel casual travellers may not be aware that it is also a risk in the major cities, and they should get medical care if they develop a sudden fever or flu-like symptoms.

I'm a guy in late middle age and I enjoy having an affectionate time with, including getting sucked by and topping, good-looking muscled young men. I happen to go the gym and stay in shape, and I'm tall and lean. Recently, I met an attractive young man online. We chatted and exchanged photos before we met. Once we did meet, he was polite but he explained that I just wasn't his type. He told me I was handsome and explained that tho he's into sexually pleasing an older man, he only likes overweight and fat older man. He pointed out critically that I don't have a big belly. It seems.that to him a big belly is erotic. So it takes all sorts, whether hiring or not.

Thanks for a great and informative post. Nice photo too!

Very cheap and very slutty? ;-)

A follow-up question if I may. Does this mean there would be few guys in the saunas for me? I'm a top only and I like smooth muscled young men who kiss, suck and bottom readily. And having travelled extensively in Argentina, I know what you say about gayforpay sex is true. I get described as 'so macho I fuck other men' LOL

"I never saw anyone leave with him the 4 nights we were there." I recall that you noted previously how he was demanding much more money than other guys, so perhaps the market-economy has taught him some humility

Why wasn't I told about this when I was on holiday in Palma de Mallorca in August? BTW as I understand the legal situation in Spain, prostitution remains illegal but socially tolerated. There are classified ads in the newspapers by female and male sex-workers. Brothels exist in the major cities in Spain and are left undisturbed provided they do not cause problems for their neighbours in residential areas.

"Barcelona: Going rate is $40 Euros.($50. U.S.) but guys were willing(and did) overnights for $60 euros" Thank you for the interesting update. I've been often but not paid for it in Barcelona as guys have been readily available for free. Certainly it seems as if the very weak economy in Spain has led to many more guys working and realistically low prices being asked "Prague: within 5 mins of arriving at the bars several bel ami guys were at Monty's bar working, and there were alot of guys walking around between the bars" I don't know Prague at all. What sort of time do the bars get busy, and when did you get there? If you recognised some Bel Ami guys, can you mention their 'stage' names here please, and were their 'going' rates in line with the general asking prices locally?

I agree with StuCotts. I live in the UK and use the National Health Service. But I also have a private physician, simply for greater choice. Just under 10% of the UK population has private medical insurance, but the percentage hasn't varied for many years. FWIW my elderly mother was ill at the weekend while we were in the countryside. The response from the NHS was rapid: 2 paramedics arrived in their vehicle quickly and less than 10 minutes later, the ambulance with 2 other technicians arrived. She had various tests before she was allowed home. All at no cost to me or her.

http://www.maleescortreview.com/forum/inde...ost&id=1051 Now that's what I call a Beautiful Young Man. I can understand why you travel to Porto Alegre

I thought I'd start a separate thread after I read Conway's post of August 23 in the thread on The Other Site's Finance: "Honestly, one thing that I am seeing is that many high quality escorts don't want reviews, even positive ones, posted about them. Many have a good book of regulars that they see and they don't want the headache of having to deal with the attention from the masses (the sometimes indecisive masses)that a very good review brings. I had a great experience with a really delightful escort who has been reviewed well, but in a very limited way both here and on Daddy's site. When I asked if he'd like a review, he declined stating that he liked the current arrangement that he had with a few generous clients and didn't want to grow beyond that market. One would think that the current economy would be driving more and more hot young guys to consider escorting as a way of supporting themselves. From my view, it doesn't seem to be happening." Here are my observations: 1. I live in London but my experience is very similar. I've dated some very goodlooking muscled young guys in the last couple of years. Yet when I offered to write a glowing (but accurate) review and potentially boosting their business, they have all declined. 2. The net makes it easy for guys to do this work and supplement their income but few see it as a 'job'. The result is that often they are flaky when it comes to making and keeping arrangements. For evidence, I can tell you about two guys. Both are extremely unreliable but when I get them into bed, they do all they can to please me. One is a 25year old blond musclegod/total-bottom I see every 2 or 3 months; he's only online for an hour or so every 10-12 days. When he needs to make some cash, he texts me and asks if I'd like a date. I'm one of 3 or 4 'regulars' that help him finance his studies. The second guy is a gym-trainer who lives with his girlfriend; he defines himself as 'straight/bi'. I've been seeing him for about 5 years now, and he messages me every few months when he has an 'urge'. The urge in his case is twofold: to get his butt pumped, and for me to finish by giving him a mouthful of hot cum to swallow. He requests a modest amount of cash. 3. This economic crisis or recession has certainly brought more new guys to 'work' this year. Many advertise on Craigslist and ask £70-80 ($120-140) for a session, while the more professional guys on the main sites advertise from £100-150 ($165-250). Once I enquire about their services, and they've checked into what I like to do (and I often supply a photo so they know I'm a fit but middle-aged guy), they often instantly offer a date at £100 ($165). I don't have to bargain or negotiate. Such is the competition in the London marketplace. 4. There are lots of new guys working. Some are English, lots are Brazilian and a few are East European. This is a generalisation but in my direct experience it's true: the English, by-and-large, are sensible about pricing and polite; the East Europeans are sensible too and most interested in finding 'regulars' to support them; and the Brazilians display 'attitude', feel a high price reflects their status, see themselves as 'male beauties' and show little interest in developing a regular clientele.

Thank you very much for the extra info. Do you by any chance know how to contact him outside of the sauna?

Now that's what I call a swift response! Thank you. Would you describe him as affectionate and happily versatile in bed? And may I ask what he normally charges for an overnight stay?

Tomcal, May I ask about the guy in pic 4? I believe he's called Leandro/Rafael. He's just my type and I'm interested in an extended hiring for a vacation. I wonder if he's versatile/bottom. Does he still work at 117 and do you know what nights? Better yet, if you have an email address or other contact details for him, I'd appreciate any information please ML

You may want to check what is offered by your credit card company or, if you have status as a frequent flier, your international airline. I have an annual travel policy that applies worldwide and provides excellent coverage (with high limits) through my American Express card. It's a VERY reasonable cost but then I travel extensively. I've had the AmEx policy for some years but previously I had a very similar policy through British Airways. Both were excellent when I had cause to claim, provided great medical attention and reimbursed me promptly.

I'd appreciate some help please I've been to Rio once before, in November and the weather was great (warm, sunny and only 1 cloudy day). I stayed in Ipanema and I didn't hire any guys as I was with my (now ex-)boyfriend, a blond muscled Argentine. We stayed in an executive room at the Ipanema Plaza, and I liked the hotel and area. I insisted we visit Copacabana but I felt it was dirty and shabby, as the bf had warned me. I speak both Spanish and French well, and he spoke some Portuguese, but we still had language difficulties at times. And I never figured out the taxis - some with their lights on had passengers in back; some with their lights off stopped to pick us up LOL Qu 1: I'm thinking of visiting Rio in September/October and doing some hiring. I've checked the weather stats, but I wonder what experienced guys think of a trip then? Qu 2: if I sign in a working guy as an overnight visitor, would the Ipanema Plaza be OK? Qu 3: what sort of daily or weekly rates do guides (such as Danilo/Wellington) charge? do they sleep in the same room? and are they OK if I hire a guy? Qu 4: how much of a "step-down" in quality would I find the Hotel Atlantico? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer

I thought candy was more about oral gratification - just a tongue-in-cheek comment And more seriously, I feel that boys with bodies like his should be made to do good, hard work

They do have saunas, but not as in Brazil. Saunas attract locals who are married, or closeted, or who find them convenient. I guess it's possible that you may find working guys in a sauna but it's not common. The two main ones are A Full and Tom's. Both charge an entry fee which would deter poorer "street" guys. There is also a bar, Zoom, which has sex-on-premises facilities. Working guys do call into Zoom. Sex work is legal in Argentina, though profiting from it is not. Escorts therefore tend to advertise on the main websites and are reached by phone. Escort rates are much higher in Buenos Aires than the rates charged in the saunas of Brazil.

I've just returned from my 9th holiday in Buenos Aires in the last 5 years. I still like the city, culture, nightlife, restaurants and men here very much. I've observed certain changes this time that I'd like to mention 1. Crime is much more worrisome. Previously pickpocketing and robberies occurred in certain areas; now it's more widespread and there is often violence (which was previously very rare). Young and old locals commented on the 'crime wave' to me. And I know a young guy who was robbed at gunpoint around 11pm - he's local and had no valuables on display. 2. The economy is declining and inflation is high. Many things, such as coffee in a cafe, fruit and clothes cost more than in central London or New York. 3. Many local guys are keen to meet foreign tourists. There is an obvious economic need, which means that you pick up a dinner or lunch bill for him and/or offer a small 'gift'. I found both Manhunt and Gaydar to be useful; Craigslist is not used. There's not much reason to hire one of the many 'working' guys on the 2 main websites, unless you want to do so for convenience. If anyone wants more details, let me know and I'll try to answer.

He has a very Aussie look - fit body, slightly scruffy, not uber-groomed - and from the last photo, he does seem to wield a big sword nicely