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I just had webcall with my friend who is finalizing his BA studies. He said he and other students dont pay bribes for passing exams. He said he wouldn’t know how that could be done.

Jimmie50 I think you are now well informed on the general issues. If you want to continue deep five, German Konrad Adenauer Foundation is a reputable organisation and they have couple of fresh free downloadable reports on Cambodia, in English. https://www.kas.de/en/web/kambodscha/laenderberichte/detail/-/content/policy-brief-social-issues-in-cambodia Leave something to be explored locally and with Cam and his family!🙂 Despite the country situation people live their lives and have fun, what else they could do?

Hun Sen is a clever guy..he knew Western donors support him because alternative could be even worse like new civil war or totally collapsed state. The opposition leader was weak. As usually in those situations there are only bad choices. On a positive note, middle class is slowly growing. What I found interesting is that large part of the problem is general attitudes of the population which is incredibly passive to improve their lives. Vietnam is applying years modern agricultural techniques with high yields but Cambodian attitudes are very conservative and thus their productivity very low. Knowledge and help is available but ignored. I read somewhere they have now „pilot advanced agriculture areas“ which seems to address the issue.

German new year celebration include mad fireworks organized by individuals, which usually ends with couple of deaths and about 20 lose eye ear nose hand or finger. Couple of houses catch fire. It is still considered great fun among families and kids. Animals go mad too.

I remember from my visit to Teheran, that somewhere in the centre, potentially near city hall or theatre, there was very busy trans escort pickup place. Quite a characters were there!

When I asked my friend in Phnom Penh, an upper middle class student, about politics, a very friendly guy turned into a spitting 🐍 🙂. He refused to talk about that and never have I asked after. So I bought the books. Emotions aside, the country is kind of neofeudal, which I think is challenging if you come from the rule-of-law society. My friend is actually escapist in his mind, which I also understand. Young educated (education is relatively new thing there) suspect there are alternatives, but is it reachable? Country is led by half crazy old autocrat and his gang currently.

CC were accepted in hotels, 7/11 or alternatives and nicer food and drink establishments. I am sure in shopping centers too. One idea for your time in US. Read a few books about Cambodia, they will reveal some insights about the society. Realism is good when you plan to stay there longer and create (join) a family. Both books end with a hope that maybe the young generation could make Cambodia a better place. And indeed its a very youthful country. My young friend complained he has limited access to the older gay guys. Sebastian Strangio Hun Sen's Cambodia (English Edition) Joel Brinkley Cambodia's Curse: The Modern History of a Troubled Land (English Edition)

Maybe ask (cute) male nurses about your plans, especially those who have an experience.

Last year I met a student from Rwanda in China. He was tall educated and sexy guy. He said Rwanda is quiet and pleasant, very clean country. Showed me photos his family trekking etc.

If I would have dementia, I would insist my partner finds other activities then taking care of me, hopefully other relationship. I should be in some institution, sadly. I probably don’t recognise him, become mean, accuse him, walk away, play with my shit, etc. I am then mostly insane and should be broadly speaking tamed. This is all not nice and why would I wish that for a guy I love?

I have not tried. Is it like that?

We need more posters like Olddaddy, its fun!

I contacted them one Friday evening but they were fully booked. They said come tomorrow before 2 pm and you can choose your masseur. Arrived next day around 2 pm (grab moto) and at the entrance was presented ipad pics of 3 guys. I liked 2 (one muscular and one model type). I went for the muscular type; I saw the model guy as well, equally good. Clothes stay in the lockers situated on the ground gloor (there is also a sauna service). I was givven 10 minutes to clean myself in the public showers and then my masseur appeared - as cute as in ipad. The massage rooms are on the 3rd floor, sauna 4th floor so be prepared for stairs. The spa itself is very clean and beautiful. Massage room is private - a mat on the floor and aircon. I had 60 min massage plus 45 min salt rub. The guy was doing nice job with surprisingly progressive moves which aroused me of course. The massage was really thorough and no time cutting. Anyhow..at some point without any questions asked 69 procedure was in progress! He initiated this, I was not quite sure what is allowed in that spa, and was rather passive. So that went very well. The massage and extras were followed with the salt rub process in an other room (i would skip next time, kind of upsell thing) and after 45 minutes the guy said thank you sir and dissapeared. I went upstairs to a small sauna and pool, but nothing interesting there. Then went to the locker room where very interesting muscle guy was undressing. However I was completely satisfied and went to checkout. I was presented with the tip card. The choice was I think 50-250 th and then „other“. I chose „other“ and wrote tip of 500 th. I paid my bill in cash. All in all, my massage visit cost was about 50 eur, which included 20% tet holiday surcharge for the massage base price. Would go again, beautiful place, good massage activities with nice guys.

I arrived 5am to Saigon around tet holidays and purchased for 20 eur priority service for immigration (Klook) was unnecessary as no lines. Left few days later via international terminal and again it took no time.

I saw somewhere information that Saturdays the steam room is closed now.

When I was there about 3 weeks ago, Monday or Tuesday, I engaged with the cutest muscle guy of all 5, who, according to gay secret service, is the straightest. Somehow he approched me first. Indeed, he had strong straight vibes, I felt it. Did not want to squeeze him too much, still bought coctails etc. He said he is gay, but thats wishful thinking. I asked him how he ended up there. Basically someone said, train some muscles and come back. He did and got a job. Nice guy, changed even WhatsApp (after 2nd coctail), but when sober again in the morning, I had little interest to explore that lead further. I suspect its just a good job for guys who have sexy looks and are able to communicate with customers. Like Japanese host bars. Maybe they have their loyal fans who come to drink with them, give tips. And with the right compensation are escorts for some selected guys or girls. Other guys on that evening appeared more entertaining with some „open minded vibe“ ...like grabbing their crotch and flexing, flirty; my guy was just nice and sexy, actually shy. All guys are friendly and not pushy, its a nice place to be, especially on weekdays when there are few guests. And super bonus - no crazy loud music🙂. I received grindr pics from other bars, none was my taste.

„He is ok for wine and chese, but not for a dinner“. Whats the point?

Schuffle aircrafts is an evil phenomena. Previous trip I booked China Southern in premium economy (was +100 eur v anyhow cheap economy). Change of aircraft..guess where I ended up. Laizy me had booked it through booking.com and they refused any refund. The official consumer complaint system in EU is complex (but doable). I should have submitted pre-screening application in Germany, if qualified, then they would transfer it to Dutch authorities. I took it as a learning never to book airtickets in booking.com. China has lots of airlines, Kazakhstan has a nice airline. Free upgrade to Business on a flight to Astana as I was nice and polite with the female station manager when FRA had again some type of apocalyptic phase. When I returned, she was at the gate and asked if I liked the C class. Try free upgrade in Lufthansa or Emirates…I suspect their station managers are very limited with the authority to upgrade. In November I plan to fly to Tokyo with Turkmenistan airlines, which has a good connection in Ashgabat. One thing - I have usually plenty of time and not stressed if I am unexpectedly booked to some nice hotel with transfers are meals. In January I stayed in Warsaw marriot two nights (provided by LOT) because of weather in Berlin. Checked out Warsaw cruising bar! Sadly, denied boarding is not so frequent anymore..that was easy money. If it’s business travel, then yes I go for the most reliable option.

I chose lowest cost airline in economy, with ok leg room, direct if possible. Exotic airline if available as they might not be full (not always the case). Asian airline as I hope for a skinny neigbour. Last intercontinental flight was with Vietnam airlines, I was not exhausted after 11 h flight and the male cabin crew had few cuties to check-out. Asian airlines tend to have friendly and cute cabin crew, which actually makes flying more fun. I dont care about F&B too much. Deep bow to all business and first class passengers who keep economy flights affordable! We love you!

But this forum is luckily not about rational decisions!😀

I did two days ago small tour and big tour of Angkor. The guides were excellent and group not too big. Next time I would go by tuktuk just to explore. I am positively surprised that even guys in local eateries speak good English. I had or have holiday romance in PP with a hot guy, so was not sufficiently motivated to start tGrindr interviews. Bball was empty and God.. both reminded me I am not really a bar guy. God has nice cocktails. Guys were friendly and touching me in inappropriate places:) I traveled from PP to SR by Angkor Air, though I had „first class“ bus ticket for the same day and route. Stupid, I thought. But then the bus was 9.45am and plane 3.30 pm. Vishna helped me, as I could stay with my guy in bed until 11 after that he treated me with breakfast in a nice restaurant and I moved later to the airport. Cambodia is probably the ultimate destination for inter-age friendships 🤭. In our case he is early 20s and me early 50s. SR to BKK flight is unusually with Emirates. Its hot, drink water🐒.

Government enforced homophobia is a voluntary policy of African governments to keep mostly uneducated population excited (sex is understood by all people) and avoiding discussions of real social and economical issues, including massive corruption.

Berlin police department had then unit called „Thieves and Male escorts“. And indeed, prostitution was drivven by economic reasons, same as Patpong.

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😀.