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I had a feeling in Turkey, you see much more often minarets and mosques, hear calls for prayer. Somewhat less In Teheran. Also people clothing in Teheran is quite fashionable and high style, especially ladies, not overly conservative.

Google says all alcohol import to Iran is illegal and only recognised minorities like jews and christians can „consume in private settings for religious purposes“. So it was my charm that saved me from troubles😀.

I bought my Red Label in Istanbul tax free shop and at the arrival customs in Teheran airport x-rayd my carry-on bag, I assume they saw the shape. Was not an issue. Nonmuslims can actually go to some Armenian restaurant in Teheran which serves alcohol. I dont care about alcohol but I knew its highly appreciated gift.

I was in Iran ca 10 years ago. Stayed in a hotel in Hamadan. There was a futball team having a dinner and me. Hot guys. One hot guy came to me, said quietly he is a masseur of the team and if I want a massage, I could visit him in the room number x. It was so unexpected that I forgot the room number immediately. Next day I went to see the game..eventually visited the masseur guy in Yazd, stayed in his place (an other futball game) but nothing happened. At least I saw a bit life in Iran, which was surprisingly nice, if you ignore the political side. Exchange rate made it very affordable as well. I met some students and a gay student whom I invited to the hotel for a hookup. One bus stop in Teheran had most flamboyant drag or trans escorts I have ever seen in my life. They were openly soliciting. I asked guys how often people are whipped? Not so seldom, mostly because of alcohol and illegal sex. One interesting story was, a boy fucked a girl in car, police found them and the court decided they must marry. Iranians are young nation and Teheran had/has quite a bit party and hookup culture (all underground of course). I gave somebody a bottle of whiskey (nonmuslims can own alco), he asked to place it in a trunk of the car to avoid holding of a bottle, which is illegal for him. I found it interesting that the country does not look so islamic at all. Turkey looks more islamic.

Some years ago a Colombian guy gave me few bahama shirts from his collection to wear because „you look like a bus driver“. 😄 I had single colour polos. Still have his bahamas. If you start to make fashion demands, be nice and dont look like a bus driver.

Simple. A warning message for FSB and GRU staff or to any other relevant Russian officials - You can run away from us, even to UK, but we will find you and kill you. Maybe not immediately, but at some point. In the times like now you need strong internal message. Very Putin style. Same like people flying out from the windows in Russia. Must be very clear.

Its Russian empire controlled from moscow. Emperor, gensec, putin - same thing.

The problem is Putin who dreams about USSR. Lavrov reminded us few days ago. Its a sick dream but thats how it is now.

Ukraine foreign minister appropriately replied few days ago that Hungary can adress its pipeline concerns to his buddies in Moscow. Without war with Russia that would not happened.

Social democrats, liberals are enemies? Well that was also the case with mr hitler.

Bullshit. Putin mingles very happily with French and German far right. And with other European extremist parties.

This nazi thing is a big nonsense but only thing which gets Russians excited because of Soviet history. Its a poor excuse to kill democracy - because if Ukraine will flourish, Russia will look even more a s..hole. Then people will ask: why? Thats why Putin has introduced Norh-Korean lifestyle and the fruits are visible also in this forum.

Interesting that nazis can march in St Petersburg Russia. Far right extremist movements of Europe are darlings of Putin, but Ukraine is somewhat on the way…. Putin was even in the wedding of Karin Kneissl, Austrian Foreign Minister appointed by a party which indeed was established by nazis. So Putin actually likes nazis. Moses you really think that people are clueless? Thousands of westerners were years involved in Russia and Ukraine in various roles so we know well what is what. You are not that special.

The problem with Russia is missing rule of law; the prosecution and courts can take very unusual positions. Court leniency is mostly unheard of. You running the siamroad from Russia may easily bring you to accountability as a resident of Russia.

Now you criticise the messenger, which usually upsets you („low intelligence and not educated“). But the facts is that gay oriented travel agency owner was arrested for „running extremist organization“ and put to the detention facility where he died. Siam Roads would be in the eyes of Russian authorities an extremist organization and you obviously then extremist. Gay clubs in Moscow must be running, where the FSB gay guys should go then?

You are optimistic. Separately, authorities opened multiple cases against people accused of “participating in” or “running” the “LGBT movement.” In February, the state news agency RIA Novosti reported that, according to the Federal Security Service, a person already serving a prison sentence in Kemerovo region received an additional six-year prison sentence for participating in the “LGBT movement” and “involving” other prisoners in its activities. In March, a doctor in Ulyanovsk region who faced a maximum punishment of one year in prison for alleged sexual coercion, was also prosecuted for “involving” the other man in the “LGBT movement,” and received a three-year sentence. In December 2024, Andrei Kotov died by suicide in a pretrial detention center where he was held on charges of running an “extremist organization.” The authorities claimed Kotov’s company Men Travel, which sought to market tourist travel to gay men, was a “branch” of the LGBT movement.

Moses, Sept 1, 2025 amendments to the Russian criminal code are enforced and searching for „extremist content“ in the web is illegal in Russia. Everything related to the LGTB is extremist in Russia („international public LGTB movement“ - very wide definition for courts to interprete - is in the official „registry of extremism“). Do you intend to continue in this site? Prosecutor could even think that participating in this very international gayguides site as a registered participant may qualify as „participating in the extremist organization“. 12 years in prison camp. Under Russian criminal law, a person found guilty of displaying extremist group symbols faces up to 15 days in detention for the first offense and up to four years in prison for a repeat offense. Participatinging or financing an extremist organization is punishable by up to 12 years in prison. The authorities may include individuals suspected of involvement with an extremist organization in the countrywide “list of extremists” and freeze their bank accounts. People deemed to be involved with an extremist organization are barred from running for public office.

Paypal works without questions asked..

The biggest diaspora of Tajik is in Afganistan and then in Uzbekistan. Lots of mixed guys in Uzbekistan because of intermarriage of parents. If you are in lets say Samarkand, its not always easy to differentiate only by looks. Gay life is really an underground affair, but apps help you out and discretion is required.

I spoke with someone in 5* international chain and even they apply „creative application of the labour code“..

I was in Xian in March, very cold. Terracota Army site was half emty though, thats the benefit. Interestingly did not meet any Chinese guys, but one postgraduate student from Central-Africa, who was very thirsty for a European man. He did not like Chinese food nor Chinese guys. Our date was so good that I made an unplanned return trip from Chengdu to meet him again. In China these train jumps are fast and affordable! About Beijing - the first day I arrived I saw worst smog possible - the sun was just a small dot in the sky. I went to the Tiananmen Square and with all the revolution theme in gray sky it felt really depressing. The next day weather and pollution improved and the city became more friendly again. The Wall and Terracota Army/Necropolis are both unforgettable experiences.

Kaikan Onsen second trip was much more eventful. Saturday afternoon it was rather empty but from 6 pm onwards the twink army arrived. I noticed one hottie and soon found him in the cruising area, he was very happy to receive a bj, which made me happy too (not small size at all). Another hunk touched my balls in the locker room and I think he planned a 3some with his bottom friend, but we somehow miscommunicated. In the steam room I saw only some light touching. As in all saunas, initiatives are rewarded and I felt guys are quite friendly here. I think the real fun starts after 8 pm and maybe even at night (open until 8am). I had to leave around 8 pm to meet my holiday bf. I had a meal and two beers; at the check out the bill was 380 baht. I utilised the free entry ticket from the first visit. I like the format of that sauna. Nice pools, relax/bar area, clean and sufficient cruise area (not too small/ no endless expeditions).

Swedish gay guys who are earning money by camming or who enjoy live shows with the guys would disagree that Sweden or Stockholm is „most open…friendly“. Forum members should stay away not only from escorts but also from Chaturbate and similar when in Sweden or they may receive a call from the 👮. Contrary to many other places, Sweden enforces the law. So just enjoy coffee and bulle in one of the gay cafes. Sweden's parliament has passed a law banning the purchase of sexual performances for viewing online, including those on platforms like OnlyFans, marking a major update to the country’s sex purchase legislation. Under the new law, it is illegal to pay someone to perform a sexual act remotely – such as via live video – for the specific purpose of the act being viewed by the buyer. It also criminalises profiting from or promoting others who perform such acts for payment on demand. “This is a new form of sex purchase, and it’s high time we modernise the legislation to include digital platforms,” said Social Democrat MP Teresa Carvalho, after the bill was passed by a large majority in parliament. While viewing and paying for pre-recorded content remains legal, the law targets live, commissioned interactions, which lawmakers argue blur legal and ethical lines. Some OnlyFans creators have criticised the law, saying it harms their livelihoods. Carvalho responded that the law is not aimed at targeting adult content creators, but at protecting young people and vulnerable individuals. She pointed to documented links between online exploitation, human trafficking, drug abuse, and grooming into more severe forms of prostitution. The bill was proposed by the parliament's justice committee and received cross-party backing. With this legislation, Sweden positions itself at the forefront of regulating digital sex work, consistent with its broader zero-tolerance stance on prostitution. In Sweden, purchasing a sexual act is punishable by up to one year in prison, while pimping carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison. The new laws will take effect on 1 July.

It’s actually worse than I thought - purchase of sex services is already criminalised, but now they want to criminalise purchase of digital sex content. https://www.eswalliance.org/press_release_sweden_adult_content

I have heard that Sweden is rather tamed sex destination. Escorts, porn, all sex work is considered negative in the current political atmosphere. No sex-positivism. Appearantly no cruising clubs with gay porn on screens (like in Berlin).