sydneyboy1

I know where you’re coming from. I always make a point of having destinations in written form, printing off addresses of venues from the internet or hotel business cards etc. I have had a few comical experiences where I have not followed this rule. I recall taking a taxi from Copacabana to the cathedral in Centro. After much ado pointing to and rattling the rosary beads he had over the car mirror when we got close to the cathedral finally did the trick.

How was Tawan? Number and quality of boys on offer?

One important point. Thailand is relatively safe. Brazil is many things, and you have listed some of the obvious, but safe it is not.

I have grown rather fond of São Paulo. I feel much safer there than Rio. Tourists are sitting ducks in the Copacabana area of Rio but in São Paulo it’s a little easier to blend in. I take taxis everywhere in both cities.

The travel editor of the New York Times once described São Paulo as “ the ugliest and most dangerous city you’re ever likely to love.” Having been there 9 times I think I know what he means.

You write “ terribly located.” What is the issue here? Is it far out or in a dangerous area?

This “new” policy has now been rescinded. The status quo will be continued and proof of vaccination will NOT be required.

A pity. I too loved the old Fragata. Very fond memories.

Any updates on Clube555?

Has anyone been to the Tawan lately? If so are there many boys and what is the quality? Young, fit, attractive or otherwise?

Happy New Year to you and to all contributors to this august forum.

Don’t forget the cockroaches.

Read the TripAdvisor reviews. Some are dreadful.

This thread was started to discuss type 4 massage place, where sex was expected.

Thank you. Further thoughts/contributions welcome.

Good question. There have been a number of reviews of massage venues in posts but to a have a “list” in the one thread would be very helpful. My all time favourite venue was the old Hero. Seasoned Bangkok visitors will know what I mean. If there anything approximating to the old Hero these days?

Could you please explain what you mean here?

You need a colonoscopy by a gastroenterologist. A no brainer!

How very true! Despite what some people try to make out Brazil is very dangerous and foreigners are sitting ducks. My advice to anyone visiting Brazil is stick to the rentboy saunas which are fabulous and have a great and safe time.

I just read a Google reviews of Spot and one person suggested that the waiters could have chosen by a modeling agency.

What’s the food like at Spot?

Fares from Australia are expensive everywhere right now. Pent up demand and reduced services.

In Pattaya I have twice stayed at the Rabbit Resort. A lovely resort, nice pools, across the road from the gay beach. I’m back in January.

I stayed there once. Overall a good experience. The one thing that disappointed was the pool. A little on the small size and lounges rather cramped. Last time I was in Bangkok I stayed at the Plaza Athenee. Location not ideal but excellent service, a magnificent breakfast spread and a huge lagoon sized swimming pool, one of the biggest if not the biggest in Bangkok. I’m staying there again in January.

Brings back memories of my first visit to the Brazil rent boy saunas.