KeepItReal

Congratulations. In one post you managed to insult Iran, Thailand and the USA. I have to advise you that your personal risk meter is broken - while the beaches in Accra are generally safe during the day, they are notoriously unsafe after dark. Gentleman, I feel like I need to say this loud and clear: Be careful about what you believe when you read advice or recommendations on the internet.

What can I say...when I grow up I want to be just like @floridarob 😆

Don't do it. Seriously - don't even think about working, even off the books, on a retirement visa. It just takes one unsatisfied student or a neighbor's whisper to notify authorities and they will cancel your visa and deport you. Check with a barrister if you must, but be careful. If you want to stay busy, then volunteer. If you need the money, seek a different type of visa.

More than 40% of African countries is not "rare".

Avoid. Not safe; against cultural expectations, almost no tolerance for public displays of affection. Only visited for work, will not return.

Did you notice how he complained about how he was treated? The entitlement was tangible: I was the highest ranking Republican - how dare they hold me accountable by looking at my phone records!! My message to him: Hey buddy, you are a public servant to an elected office - you work for the people and their agents have every right to monitor you when you are part of a group that has demonstrated misbehavior. Get over yourself.

I am surprised by this - very different from my visit. Gay sex is still illegal in Ghana and you can go to jail, so I did not venture out much. Nor did I see much activity on the streets - most of it is done very discreetly and well hidden. I advise caution.

I can see why you would resent use of the word oblivious. Perhaps it wasn't the right word. After all, you admitted in your first post on this thread that you were aware of Prep but didn't take it. So let us consider your actions. By not taking precautions you became infected with HIV and, by your own admission, had unprotected sex with many men...who knows how many you infected. You also claim to love Brazillian men - what is your definition of love? Mine includes to care and to protect. That includes to care about, and to protect from HIV. Perhaps a better word is 'selfish'. Or perhaps 'irresponsible'. Maybe 'uncaring'. I am not trying to be harsh, just keeping it real. Your actions have consequences.

I find your post sad. Not sure if you are humble bragging or just oblivious. May harmony find you. 🤔

Could not agree with you more regarding Heathrow. Just travelled through there again last week and it was a mess...I mean even if you stay in Terminal 5 and are just switching planes they make you go through security again. And for us, they made us take a train to the main building of terminal 5 to go through main security - security desks in adjunct buildings were closed. Took moew than an hour to end up back where I started.

Interesting. So apparently the rental market is hot because there are a great number of ghost properties - they were bought but stays empty most of the time and used by visiting owners only. Many of those are now for sale so there is an oversupply on the sales front. I do worry that many of these new buildings are not the build quality of the earlier generation.

Reviving this thread since Ive been trying with the idea of finding a beach facing apartment in Thailand. I heard there is a ton of "ghost properties" due to overbuilding since Covid and that prices have been dropping. Any insights from those that have spent time in Thailand recently or even purchased recently?

Watch your ass - you can get into a lot of trouble in these locations that are not very friendly to friends of Dorothy.

Always bet on Trump. What could possibly go wrong?

If you have to ask, it probably isnt safe for you to go. 🤓

Preliminary reports of $7mil in tickets over opening weekend. I tried calculating the ROI but my calculator started crying. 🤭

Happy New Year gentlemen! 🪅 I am traveling in South Africa at the moment - had a great beach party to ring in the New Year and the booze was flowing like water. Fun to watch! Heading north in a few days, after the South African men have taken advantage of me! 😉

Along with the arrival of @Moses the focus shifts to #AlternativeFacts and not the plight of the people affected. Your bias against the West is showing.

No one should be unaware of local custom and reality when traveling and seeking companionship.

Beware of #AlternativeFacts in this thread!

New lows post IPO. Buying opportunity @EmmetK? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-media-share-price-stock-low-epstein-b2867602.html

Believe what you will, but if it was a simple "compliance issue" Grindr would have resolved it years ago to access the market in China. I agree - will spend my vacation money where I and my friends are welcome.

Are you saying the CNN is wrong: the apps mentioned in the article are still available and gay pride events have not been cancelled? I am glad you had good experiences, but that does not mean it is universal.

Yes, I have been to Shanghai and Beijing. My experience was sub-par, I have little motivation to return.