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Very usefull report, thanks! Is the bar below Paradise, POC Lounge, still there? When I was in PP it seemed the masseurs from Paradise hang out there in the evenings and make pleasant comapny if you buy them a few drinks. They had a decent Drag show and a host of very young looking and skinny dancing boys. I am not sure if the later did any trade, but they did fit the bill of young and twinky, so they may also be working in paradise?

A promising start indeed. Looking forward to learning more about your month in Calabria as it's something I would like to do myself some day. Do you plan to stay the whole month in the same place or will you try different places?

I prefer direct flights as it minimizes the time I have to be bored and uncomfortable. From my city to Bangkok, a business class ticket is almost three times as expensive as economy. I dont think it's worth it just to be bored and uncomfortable in a slightly bigger, softer and more reclinable seat. On arrival in bangkok, I find that a two hour massage is the perfect remedy for any soreness or stiffness caused by 11-hours in economy class.

UK slang for client of prostitutes

And because it requires economies of scale to pay the increasingly exorbitant rents that High Street land lords charge

I try to avoid international brand stores altogether, be they fast food, clothing or other businesses. I think it is sad how the High Streets of every major Europeean city has turned into the same wish-wash of international retailers, fast food shops and cafes.

Great reports. I am a fan of S'sense, but I might give Prestige a try next time

I am sure we know why 😅"Travel like you are with your niece" could be an excellent travel principle that reminds us of seeking and seizing every opportunity for close encounters with guys. I think I may apply it next month when I travel with family members.

All of the above plus Lonely Planet reccomendations. Michelin Guide too.

I would! In my experience no menu is often an indication that the restaurant cooks with whatever is fresh and available on the day. They will usually have the menu on a large board or have the waiter present the options at the table. Some of my most memorable restaurant visits have been to places with no menu on their website.

I agree that spices play a big part. On my first and so far only visit to India, I thought I was being clever by taking advantage of the low labour cost to have all my laundry done before returning home. It seemed clean and everything was neatly folded, but when I started unpacking back home i realized everything smelled strongly of cumin

Some trains in Thailand are third class only, which translates to free seating and no reservations possible. This was my experience on trains from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet and Kanchanaburi. I know Kanchanaburi is not really long distance, but it may feel like a long time if your bum does not agree with wooden benches

Thanks for great reporting, I especially enjoyed the Cambodian family perspective. I am not looking to retire permanently in SE Asia, but both Thailand and Cambodia are strong candidates for places where I would like to spend 2-3 months a year in a not too distant future. I love Bangkok, but other parts of Thailand that I have visited so far, have not made the same impact. In Cambodia, I loved all the places I visited, except perhaps for Sihuanukville, but I was just there for one night.

Are you in Silom? I find the ratio of money boys on Grindr quite high in that area when I visit.

Please do!

Have not had the pleasure of visiting Vietnam yet. As for Thailand being a resort, I think it may be true for some areas. On Koh Chang I felt like I could have been on a holiday island anywhere in the world, whereas Bangkok has a distinct energy that wil probably bring me back again and again.

I visited for a couple of nights a few years ago at the age of 50. I found them very available and got a lot more attention on grindr than I had time for.

Same on Grindr. MB or money symbols or they will disclose in the first couple of messages that they are MB or masseurs. They are on the apps for business, not for long chats. You could ask what they do for a living. If he has a regular job, I would assume that he is not a money boy.

Thanks, will be visiting Japan later this year. Hope my schedule will allow a visit to 24 Kaikan Shinjuku.

Thanks! Krakow seems like a place I would like to visit soon

Some hotels have an early check-in option. I know the Furama Silom does as I used the option last time I arrived at 630. I think I was able to check in at 9 which worked well with the time it took to clear migration, get my back, transport Silom.

Thanks. I found the information useful and have no issues with catchy headlines.

A week before I arrived I used the roaming function on Grindr that allows you to appear in another area for a limited time. I contacted him and we kept in touch by whatsapp.

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Kep - Crabs, Climbing, Royal Residencies, Rabbit Island and one night in Sihanoukville There is a daily train service from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville that departs in the morning. I got off in Kep after a comfortable 4 hour ride and then tuck-tucked my way to Kep Beach. I stayed in the Saravoan Hotel next to King Sihanouk’s abandoned Villa, not far from Kep National Park. Nice place with excellent view and access to the beach. Visitor friendly. Abandoned Villas are plentiful in and around Kep. Only the few that were owned by royalty have their gardens tended to so most are overgrown or used as pastures. Crabs and Kampot pepper are famous local foods and in combination they taste heavenly, but if anyone has cracked the code to cracking crabs and eating them without making a complete mess of yourself, please let me know 😂 Kep is a small town and the beach and restaurants were mostly frequented by locals. I quite liked that and I should have stayed longer instead of going to Koh Chang a few days later. Not that there's anything wrong with Koh Chang, but I had the feeling that I could have been on a holiday island anywhere in the world, when I was there. The talent on Grindr was very limited so my feed was also populated with guys from the nearby Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc (might be worth a visit one day). But as Forum wisdom tells us you only need one. I met two guys while in Kep. One was a late twenties Philipino digital nomad. We met for breakfast, a round of good sex and a hike in the National Park. We were both happy to have company on the hike as it was quite challenging. In some places the trail was so steep that it actually involved climbing using ropes that lined the trail at the most difficult stops. The other meet was a quickie with an early thirties local with a twinkish body. Distance was around 12 km, but he was happy to make the trip on his motorbike. I made a day trip to the nearby island of Kaoh Tonsay/Rabbit Island. Not much to do here, but I enjoyed a day at the lovely beaches. It is possible to stay here in little bungalows and it seemed a more hotel-like resort was being constructed on the Southern part of the island. Not sure if I would be able to make the journey from Kep to Koh Chang in one day, I decided to stay one night in Sihanoukville. I had hoped for an afternoon of exploring, but it turned out I had booked a non-existent hotel! It took a couple of hours of communication with chatbot, human and finally a very long phone call with hotels.com to get it sorted. I ended up in the newish SIHA hotel and casino. There was a decent amount of activity on Grindr including moneyboys/masseurs advertising their services. I made a non transactional hook up with a late twenties Chinese guy. Bus trip back to Thailand was hot and dusty as the roads were unpaved for quite a long stretch. A lot of road building activity was going on, so I guess in a few years the trip will be a lot easier. VID_20250131_122133.mp4 I absolutely loved Cambodia and hope to return in the not too distant future. I will probably explore more of the South along the coast next time, maybe in combination with a visit to Vietnam.