sydneyboy1

Is this in comparatively recent times? I read a TripAdvisor report that the had installed cctv camera in the change area to prevent what the contributor suspects was to limit “gay frolicking”.

Perhaps a go go bar full of Nicky of Moonlight fame lookalikes.

Are you talking about the Sukhothai?

What about the Sukhothai? I’ve heard the hotel is very gay friendly.

This is a very good question. Keep the suggestions coming.

So gullible of me. Ai takes some getting used to.

Where is this?

I know I’ve been there many times. I was thinking of those beautiful muscle boys that Tawan was famous for in days of old.

One further thought. Perhaps the absolute ideal would be the boys from the old Tawan in a massage venue like the old Hero behind a glass partition where clients could peruse at leisure. You have to be around in that era to understand what I mean.

What did the boys charge?

To answer the original question the old Tawan Bar as I knew it in the very early 2000’s. There was a large stable of stunning muscle boys, they were playful and would approach. No mobile phones to distract them and were totally focused on the customers. A wonderful era I remember with great affection.

But how available are they to “mature aged” white Caucasians?

A helpful and thoughtful response. I traveled to São Paulo 9 times between 2005 and 2016 and have very fond memories of Lagoa and the old Fragata. As I said I have not been to the new Lagoa and have read mixed reports on forums such as this in the past couple of years. Regarding the safety issue I agree with you 1000% as someone who was mugged in Rio at knifepoint in 2005 an event permanently etched in my memory. The other negative with Brazil is the reintroduction of visas an absolute pain. Again thank you.

I am contemplating a trip later in the year but can’t decide between Barcelona or São Paulo. Another way of asking the question is Thermas in Barcelona v Lagoa in São Paulo. I have been to São Paulo 9 times the last time 8 years ago and have never been to Lagoa in its current location. I have been to Barcelona about 5 times most recently last year. Comments by seasoned travellers who have sampled both in recent times much appreciated.

Thanks for this thread. I am thinking of returning to Brazil later this year but the visa rigmarole is a disincentive. In years gone by I used a visa service agent here in Sydney where I would leave my passport, documents and they would complete the application form and I would return a few days later with my visa. Those days are gone I’m afraid.

We are at an age when we can’t get it any other way not for any other esoteric reason.

With respect Tawan has long ceased to have that informal charm you refer to. It certainly did in the early 2000’s. It gradually deteriorated with so called boys tattooed, overweight with their heads in their mobile phones oblivious to all around them.

How is the Moonlight bar these days?

Good question. Any reviews of the short time rooms at Freshboy?

Much appreciated

I’m not familiar with this venue. Do they provide extra service as per Prince, Jey Spa etc?

I remember the Classic Boys!

I certainly recognised him!

According to the TripAdvisor reviews Blue Cabin sounds ideal if you don’t mind non existent housekeeping, ceilings that are only 1.7m high, no soundproofing, beds as hard as concrete and being eaten alive by mosquitoes.