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I saw the guy and really like the wholesome package, young, tone body with beautiful behind, and randy looks. Flooded him with questions to figuring out if there is a possibility. Staring & screening his entire body and hopefully he understood my inerest. I handed him my contact, he looked at it and gave me a big smile....a wonderful sign and waited for a ding on whatap. Instead of asking for his contact, I handed him my number. Best when the guy initiated by sending the message first, it indicated his interests.

Tirana, Albania, met a very wholesome college kid at a supermarket with a boyish face and creamy porcelain like body "most guys are hairy with facial hair". He was on a ladder putting stuffs onto the shelf, I was mesmerized with his backside, so round and beautiful. His English was poor and I kept asking him all sort of questions just to kept his attention and hope, hope and hope he caught on my interest. He did, and it was the highlight of my trip in Tirana. I did everything but No penetration. He didn't suck nor rim. I spent an eternity on his butthole with high hope, strong desire, poking&poking on pink hole, knocking on the door and he didn't allow it to happen. I'm sure, deep in his soul, he wanted but somehow he blocked it, nevertheless, I enjoyed every inches of his beautiful body.  The same incident happened in Sarajevo. 

I stayed 2-3 nights in each capital. All four countries are - to slightly differing degrees - homophobic.
In all four I got grindr messages from circa 30 young guys looking for daddies. 2-3 were for pay, asking for 30-70 euros. 
No public face pics. Most dont send them even privately, even expiring. 
 
Tirana (Albania) - major tip: if u want to have sex, rent an airbnb. Guys dont come to hotels, period. They wont even be seen with you in a cafe.
A guy drove me in his car 10 minutes out of the city to nature. I agreed mainly because it reminded me of mischevous yesteryears a long time ago. It WAS fun.
 
In Skopje (Macedonia) also no willingness to come to hotels; in Podgorica (Montenegro) and Belgrade (Serbia), a few agreed.
Important to know: in all 4 cities the hotels had no problems with visitors showing ID.
 
In Belgrade there was no panic about being seen in public. I met for a moment with a one guy, but quickly parted ways because he was too effiminate. Then I had a long cafe conversation with a guy who converted to Anglicanism in order to become a non-celibate gay priest.
Could have never imagined that a grindr hookup would lead to a discussion about Edward the 6th and Archbishop Cranmer..... (-:

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom

Hey everyone,
this is the continuation of my Dubai trip report. I arrived at BKK in the morning of February 27. Luckily, I had an entire row to myself and could sleep quite well during the roughly 6h flight from Kuwait. 
Before immigration I got a SIM card from AIS and then waited for quite a long time in line until I was finally clear to enter Thailand. All my flight’s luggage had already been cleared and I couldn't find my checked bag at first. Eventually, I was guided to an unclaimed baggage counter and luckily, my bag was there. 
I did a bit of research beforehand and found the bus connection to Jomtien to be quite convenient so that was my plan. I went to the ticket counter and bought a ticket for the next available bus which was only around one hour later. In the meantime I just listened to a podcast and watched the people around me. About 15min before departure I was supposed to be at the ticket counter again and they directed all the passengers to the bus. My bag was loaded into the bus and I took my assigned seat. The seat next to me remained vacant and I didn't mind the extra space at all. The bus took off and after an uneventful ride we reached Pattaya. There were like two stops in Pattaya before the final destination Jomtien. The bus was perfectly on time, I grabbed my luggage and started the short walk towards my Airbnb in one of the Talay buildings. 
Check-in was a breeze and I was happy to unpack my stuff and take a refreshing shower. 
I already had some plans for the evening: when I was initially planning my trip, I asked for advice here in the forum and got in touch with the fellow forum member @bkkmfj2648 who gave me great advice and also offered to show me around the area. When I arrived at my condo, I texted him and he suggested we meet up for dinner. We met at the entrance of my building and went to Dick's for dinner. Right from the start we got along very well and that positive impression just manifested the more we talked. He showed me around Super Town and introduced me to the M Bar where we went first for a show and some drinks. For my personal liking, M Bar felt too “soft”. The guys were handsome but more on the super twink side. Although I'm totally not opposed to twinks, I do like it a little more masculine. We went to Candy Bar next and I could identify a bit more with the vibe there. Overall it was a good introduction to the Jomtien. When I got back to my condo, I gave myself a little treat as well. After my arrival in Jomtien I checked out Grindr of course and got in touch with a few handsome guys. One who I really liked was still available and was eager to come by. Perfect ending for a first day. 
To be continued…

Hey everyone,
this is the continuation of my Dubai trip report. I arrived at BKK in the morning of February 27. Luckily, I had an entire row to myself and could sleep quite well during the roughly 6h flight from Kuwait. 
Before immigration I got a SIM card from AIS and then waited for quite a long time in line until I was finally clear to enter Thailand. All my flight’s luggage had already been cleared and I couldn't find my checked bag at first. Eventually, I was guided to an unclaimed baggage counter and luckily, my bag was there. 
I did a bit of research beforehand and found the bus connection to Jomtien to be quite convenient so that was my plan. I went to the ticket counter and bought a ticket for the next available bus which was only around one hour later. In the meantime I just listened to a podcast and watched the people around me. About 15min before departure I was supposed to be at the ticket counter again and they directed all the passengers to the bus. My bag was loaded into the bus and I took my assigned seat. The seat next to me remained vacant and I didn't mind the extra space at all. The bus took off and after an uneventful ride we reached Pattaya. There were like two stops in Pattaya before the final destination Jomtien. The bus was perfectly on time, I grabbed my luggage and started the short walk towards my Airbnb in one of the Talay buildings. 
Check-in was a breeze and I was happy to unpack my stuff and take a refreshing shower. 
I already had some plans for the evening: when I was initially planning my trip, I asked for advice here in the forum and got in touch with the fellow forum member @bkkmfj2648 who gave me great advice and also offered to show me around the area. When I arrived at my condo, I texted him and he suggested we meet up for dinner. We met at the entrance of my building and went to Dick's for dinner. Right from the start we got along very well and that positive impression just manifested the more we talked. He showed me around Super Town and introduced me to the M Bar where we went first for a show and some drinks. For my personal liking, M Bar felt too “soft”. The guys were handsome but more on the super twink side. Although I'm totally not opposed to twinks, I do like it a little more masculine. We went to Candy Bar next and I could identify a bit more with the vibe there. Overall it was a good introduction to the Jomtien. When I got back to my condo, I gave myself a little treat as well. After my arrival in Jomtien I checked out Grindr of course and got in touch with a few handsome guys. One who I really liked was still available and was eager to come by. Perfect ending for a first day. 
To be continued…

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom

No, just my mistake to accidentally publish when I was still writing. Fixed that now 😇

Hey everyone,
this is the continuation of my Dubai trip report. I arrived at BKK in the morning of February 27. Luckily, I had an entire row to myself and could sleep quite well during the roughly 6h flight from Kuwait. 
Before immigration I got a SIM card from AIS and then waited for quite a long time in line until I was finally clear to enter Thailand. All my flight’s luggage had already been cleared and I couldn't find my checked bag at first. Eventually, I was guided to an unclaimed baggage counter and luckily, my bag was there. 
I did a bit of research beforehand and found the bus connection to Jomtien to be quite convenient so that was my plan. I went to the ticket counter and bought a ticket for the next available bus which was only around one hour later. In the meantime I just listened to a podcast and watched the people around me. About 15min before departure I was supposed to be at the ticket counter again and they directed all the passengers to the bus. My bag was loaded into the bus and I took my assigned seat. The seat next to me remained vacant and I didn't mind the extra space at all. The bus took off and after an uneventful ride we reached Pattaya. There were like two stops in Pattaya before the final destination Jomtien. The bus was perfectly on time, I grabbed my luggage and started the short walk towards my Airbnb in one of the Talay buildings. 
Check-in was a breeze and I was happy to unpack my stuff and take a refreshing shower. 
I already had some plans for the evening: when I was initially planning my trip, I asked for advice here in the forum and got in touch with the fellow forum member @bkkmfj2648 who gave me great advice and also offered to show me around the area. When I arrived at my condo, I texted him and he suggested we meet up for dinner. We met at the entrance of my building and went to Dick's for dinner. Right from the start we got along very well and that positive impression just manifested the more we talked. He showed me around Super Town and introduced me to the M Bar where we went first for a show and some drinks. For my personal liking, M Bar felt too “soft”. The guys were handsome but more on the super twink side. Although I'm totally not opposed to twinks, I do like it a little more masculine. We went to Candy Bar next and I could identify a bit more with the vibe there. Overall it was a good introduction to the Jomtien. When I got back to my condo, I gave myself a little treat as well. After my arrival in Jomtien I checked out Grindr of course and got in touch with a few handsome guys. One who I really liked was still available and was eager to come by. Perfect ending for a first day. 
To be continued…

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom

Hey everyone,
this is the continuation of my Dubai trip report. I arrived at BKK in the morning of February 27. Luckily, I had an entire row to myself and could sleep quite well during the roughly 6h flight from Kuwait. 
Before immigration I got a SIM card from AIS and then waited for quite a long time in line until I was finally clear to enter Thailand. All my flight’s luggage had already been cleared and I couldn't find my checked bag at first. Eventually, I was guided to an unclaimed baggage counter and luckily, my bag was there. 
I did a bit of research beforehand and found the bus connection to Jomtien to be quite convenient so that was my plan. I went to the ticket counter and bought a ticket for the next available bus which was only around one hour later. In the meantime I just listened to a podcast and watched the people around me. About 15min before departure I was supposed to be at the ticket counter again and they directed all the passengers to the bus. My bag was loaded into the bus and I took my assigned seat. The seat next to me remained vacant and I didn't mind the extra space at all. The bus took off and after an uneventful ride we reached Pattaya. There were like two stops in Pattaya before the final destination Jomtien. The bus was perfectly on time, I grabbed my luggage and started the short walk towards my Airbnb in one of the Talay buildings. 
Check-in was a breeze and I was happy to unpack my stuff and take a refreshing shower. 
I already had some plans for the evening: when I was initially planning my trip, I asked for advice here in the forum and got in touch with the fellow forum member @bkkmfj2648 who gave me great advice and also offered to show me around the area. When I arrived at my condo, I texted him and he suggested we meet up for dinner. We met at the entrance of my building and went to Dick's for dinner. Right from the start we got along very well and that positive impression just manifested the more we talked. He showed me around Super Town and introduced me to the M Bar where we went first for a show and some drinks. For my personal liking, M Bar felt too “soft”. The guys were handsome but more on the super twink side. Although I'm totally not opposed to twinks, I do like it a little more masculine. We went to Candy Bar next and I could identify a bit more with the vibe there. Overall it was a good introduction to the Jomtien. When I got back to my condo, I gave myself a little treat as well. After my arrival in Jomtien I checked out Grindr of course and got in touch with a few handsome guys. One who I really liked was still available and was eager to come by. Perfect ending for a first day. 
To be continued…

Hey everyone,
this is the continuation of my Dubai trip report. I arrived at BKK in the morning of February 27. Luckily, I had an entire row to myself and could sleep quite well during the roughly 6h flight from Kuwait. 
Before immigration I got a SIM card from AIS and then waited for quite a long time in line until I was finally clear to enter Thailand. All my flight’s luggage had already been cleared and I couldn't find my checked bag at first. Eventually, I was guided to an unclaimed baggage counter and luckily, my bag was there. 
I did a bit of research beforehand and found the bus connection to Jomtien to be quite convenient so that was my plan. I went to the ticket counter and bought a ticket for the next available bus which was only around one hour later. In the meantime I just listened to a podcast and watched the people around me. About 15min before departure I was supposed to be at the ticket counter again and they directed all the passengers to the bus. My bag was loaded into the bus and I took my assigned seat. The seat next to me remained vacant and I didn't mind the extra space at all. The bus took off and after an uneventful ride we reached Pattaya. There were like two stops in Pattaya before the final destination Jomtien. The bus was perfectly on time, I grabbed my luggage and started the short walk towards my Airbnb in one of the Talay buildings. 
Check-in was a breeze and I was happy to unpack my stuff and take a refreshing shower. 
I already had some plans for the evening: when I was initially planning my trip, I asked for advice here in the forum and got in touch with the fellow forum member @bkkmfj2648 who gave me great advice and also offered to show me around the area. When I arrived at my condo, I texted him and he suggested we meet up for dinner. We met at the entrance of my building and went to Dick's for dinner. Right from the start we got along very well and that positive impression just manifested the more we talked. He showed me around Super Town and introduced me to the M Bar where we went first for a show and some drinks. For my personal liking, M Bar felt too “soft”. The guys were handsome but more on the super twink side. Although I'm totally not opposed to twinks, I do like it a little more masculine. We went to Candy Bar next and I could identify a bit more with the vibe there. Overall it was a good introduction to the Jomtien. When I got back to my condo, I gave myself a little treat as well. After my arrival in Jomtien I checked out Grindr of course and got in touch with a few handsome guys. One who I really liked was still available and was eager to come by. Perfect ending for a first day. 
To be continued…

Hey everyone,
this is the continuation of my Dubai trip report. I arrived at BKK in the morning of February 27. Luckily, I had an entire row to myself and could sleep quite well during the roughly 6h flight from Kuwait. 
Before immigration I got a SIM card from AIS and then waited for quite a long time in line until I was finally clear to enter Thailand. All my flight’s luggage had already been cleared and I couldn't find my checked bag at first. Eventually, I was guided to an unclaimed baggage counter and luckily, my bag was there. 
I did a bit of research beforehand and found the bus connection to Jomtien to be quite convenient so that was my plan. I went to the ticket counter and bought a ticket for the next available bus which was only around one hour later. In the meantime I just listened to a podcast and watched the people around me. About 15min before departure I was supposed to be at the ticket counter again and they directed all the passengers to the bus. My bag was loaded into the bus and I took my assigned seat. The seat next to me remained vacant and I didn't mind the extra space at all. The bus took off and after an uneventful ride we reached Pattaya. There were like two stops in Pattaya before the final destination Jomtien. The bus was perfectly on time, I grabbed my luggage and started the short walk towards my Airbnb in one of the Talay buildings. 
Check-in was a breeze and I was happy to unpack my stuff and take a refreshing shower. 
I already had some plans for the evening: when I was initially planning my trip, I asked for advice here in the forum and got in touch with the fellow forum member @bkkmfj2648 who gave me great advice and also offered to show me around the area. When I arrived at my condo, I texted him and he suggested we meet up for dinner. We met at the entrance of my building and went to Dick's for dinner. Right from the start we got along very well and that positive impression just manifested the more we talked. He showed me around Super Town and introduced me to the M Bar where we went first for a show and some drinks. For my personal liking, M Bar felt too “soft”. The guys were handsome but more on the super twink side. Although I'm totally not opposed to twinks, I do like it a little more masculine. We went to Candy Bar next and I could identify a bit more with the vibe there. Overall it was a good introduction to the Jomtien. When I got back to my condo, I gave myself a little treat as well. After my arrival in Jomtien I checked out Grindr of course and got in touch with a few handsome guys. One who I really liked was still available and was eager to come by. Perfect ending for a first day. 
To be continued…

No, just my mistake to accidentally publish when I was still writing. Fixed that now 😇

Hey everyone,
this is the continuation of my Dubai trip report. I arrived at BKK in the morning of February 27. Luckily, I had an entire row to myself and could sleep quite well during the roughly 6h flight from Kuwait. 
Before immigration I got a SIM card from AIS and then waited for quite a long time in line until I was finally clear to enter Thailand. All my flight’s luggage had already been cleared and I couldn't find my checked bag at first. Eventually, I was guided to an unclaimed baggage counter and luckily, my bag was there. 
I did a bit of research beforehand and found the bus connection to Jomtien to be quite convenient so that was my plan. I went to the ticket counter and bought a ticket for the next available bus which was only around one hour later. In the meantime I just listened to a podcast and watched the people around me. About 15min before departure I was supposed to be at the ticket counter again and they directed all the passengers to the bus. My bag was loaded into the bus and I took my assigned seat. The seat next to me remained vacant and I didn't mind the extra space at all. The bus took off and after an uneventful ride we reached Pattaya. There were like two stops in Pattaya before the final destination Jomtien. The bus was perfectly on time, I grabbed my luggage and started the short walk towards my Airbnb in one of the Talay buildings. 
Check-in was a breeze and I was happy to unpack my stuff and take a refreshing shower. 
I already had some plans for the evening: when I was initially planning my trip, I asked for advice here in the forum and got in touch with the fellow forum member @bkkmfj2648 who gave me great advice and also offered to show me around the area. When I arrived at my condo, I texted him and he suggested we meet up for dinner. We met at the entrance of my building and went to Dick's for dinner. Right from the start we got along very well and that positive impression just manifested the more we talked. He showed me around Super Town and introduced me to the M Bar where we went first for a show and some drinks. For my personal liking, M Bar felt too “soft”. The guys were handsome but more on the super twink side. Although I'm totally not opposed to twinks, I do like it a little more masculine. We went to Candy Bar next and I could identify a bit more with the vibe there. Overall it was a good introduction to the Jomtien. When I got back to my condo, I gave myself a little treat as well. After my arrival in Jomtien I checked out Grindr of course and got in touch with a few handsome guys. One who I really liked was still available and was eager to come by. Perfect ending for a first day. 
To be continued…

Hey everyone,
this is the continuation of my Dubai trip report. I arrived at BKK in the morning of February 27. Luckily, I had an entire row to myself and could sleep quite well during the roughly 6h flight from Kuwait. 
Before immigration I got a SIM card from AIS and then waited for quite a long time in line until I was finally clear to enter Thailand. All my flight’s luggage had already been cleared and I couldn't find my checked bag at first. Eventually, I was guided to an unclaimed baggage counter and luckily, my bag was there. 
I did a bit of research beforehand and found the bus connection to Jomtien to be quite convenient so that was my plan. I went to the ticket counter and bought a ticket for the next available bus which was only around one hour later. In the meantime I just listened to a podcast and watched the people around me. About 15min before departure I was supposed to be at the ticket counter again and they directed all the passengers to the bus. My bag was loaded into the bus and I took my assigned seat. The seat next to me remained vacant and I didn't mind the extra space at all. The bus took off and after an uneventful ride we reached Pattaya. There were like two stops in Pattaya before the final destination Jomtien. The bus was perfectly on time, I grabbed my luggage and started the short walk towards my Airbnb in one of the Talay buildings. 
Check-in was a breeze and I was happy to unpack my stuff and take a refreshing shower. 
I already had some plans for the evening: when I was initially planning my trip, I asked for advice here in the forum and got in touch with the fellow forum member @bkkmfj2648 who gave me great advice and also offered to show me around the area. When I arrived at my condo, I texted him and he suggested we meet up for dinner. We met at the entrance of my building and went to Dick's for dinner. Right from the start we got along very well and that positive impression just manifested the more we talked. He showed me around Super Town and introduced me to the M Bar where we went first for a show and some drinks. For my personal liking, M Bar felt too “soft”. The guys were handsome but more on the super twink side. Although I'm totally not opposed to twinks, I do like it a little more masculine. We went to Candy Bar next and I could identify a bit more with the vibe there. Overall it was a good introduction to the Jomtien. When I got back to my condo, I gave myself a little treat as well. After my arrival in Jomtien I checked out Grindr of course and got in touch with a few handsome guys. One who I really liked was still available and was eager to come by. Perfect ending for a first day. 
To be continued…

Hey everyone,
this is the continuation of my Dubai trip report. I arrived at BKK in the morning of February 27. Luckily, I had an entire row to myself and could sleep quite well during the roughly 6h flight from Kuwait. 
Before immigration I got a SIM card from AIS and then waited for quite a long time in line until I was finally clear to enter Thailand. All my flight’s luggage had already been cleared and I couldn't find my checked bag at first. Eventually, I was guided to an unclaimed baggage counter and luckily, my bag was there. 
I did a bit of research beforehand and found the bus connection to Jomtien to be quite convenient so that was my plan. I went to the ticket counter and bought a ticket for the next available bus which was only around one hour later. In the meantime I just listened to a podcast and watched the people around me. About 15min before departure I was supposed to be at the ticket counter again and they directed all the passengers to the bus. My bag was loaded into the bus and I took my assigned seat. The seat next to me remained vacant and I didn't mind the extra space at all. The bus took off and after an uneventful ride we reached Pattaya. There were like two stops in Pattaya before the final destination Jomtien. The bus was perfectly on time, I grabbed my luggage and started the short walk towards my Airbnb in one of the Talay buildings. 
Check-in was a breeze and I was happy to unpack my stuff and take a refreshing shower. 
I already had some plans for the evening: when I was initially planning my trip, I asked for advice here in the forum and got in touch with the fellow forum member @bkkmfj2648 who gave me great advice and also offered to show me around the area. When I arrived at my condo, I texted him and he suggested we meet up for dinner. We met at the entrance of my building and went to Dick's for dinner. Right from the start we got along very well and that positive impression just manifested the more we talked. He showed me around Super Town and introduced me to the M Bar where we went first for a show and some drinks. For my personal liking, M Bar felt too “soft”. The guys were handsome but more on the super twink side. Although I'm totally not opposed to twinks, I do like it a little more masculine. We went to Candy Bar next and I could identify a bit more with the vibe there. Overall it was a good introduction to the Jomtien. When I got back to my condo, I gave myself a little treat as well. After my arrival in Jomtien I checked out Grindr of course and got in touch with a few handsome guys. One who I really liked was still available and was eager to come by. Perfect ending for a first day. 
To be continued…

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom

I have not (yet) flown Ethiopian but also can't remember to have ever seen them offered when searching for flights. I always look for economy tickets though, so maybe their economy fares aren't as competitive as their business fares. There's no airline I wouldn't try at least once, so I'm open to any good deal. 

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom

Hi everyone! 
Two weeks ago I got back home from a very nice trip to Dubai (before the war started) and Thailand and I want to share my experiences with you. 
I will write a separate trip report for my time in Thailand. This one only covers the 5 days I spent in Dubai. 
It was my first time in Dubai and it had never been too interesting to me to actually visit, but for this trip I just wanted to explore a new destination for a few days and Dubai seemed to be the right choice. 
I arrived on a Sunday morning and took the metro to my hotel. I specifically picked a hotel close to a metro station as that usually gives you quite some budget friendly and quick transportation options without having to use taxis/grab/bolt/etc. all the time. 
I did a bit of sightseeing and of course also had a look at Grindr and Romeo. Using a VPN, it was no problem to access the apps. I was surprised about the amount of guys using face pics. There were lots of Filipino and Indian guys, a few Arabs, and a few Africans. I had not specifically planned to hook up in Dubai but one guy from Senegal had gotten my attention, and I couldn't say no to that African twinkish jock, who was in his mid twenties. We chatted for a bit and I asked to meet him the next evening. I was really nervous how things are at hotels in Dubai. The elevator/stairs of my hotel were opposite of the reception and there was always a security guy present. Mister Senegal asked for my room number and name, in case he needs to register, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to share that so I didn't and suggested to meet in front of the hotel. About 20min before our date I went outside of the hotel for a cigarette and waited next to a couple of other guys just sitting and smoking. He arrived on time and looked very handsome. We chatted a little and I used my very rusty French (language) skills. The profile pics definitely didn't lie and he was indeed a French speaker so Senegal could definitely be his country of origin. I felt a little anxious when we walked towards the hotel entrance, just totally unaware if anyone would stop or question us. No one did, we quickly got in the elevator and went to my room. He wasn't particularly shy and we had a pleasant time together. He certainly tasted good 😋. I didn't have much local currency on me, so I had offered him 50 Euros when we were chatting before, which he was happy about. He told me it was only his second month in Dubai and that he was looking for a job in a hotel. Once we were finished he left and I was very satisfied. 
I arranged a second date with him for my last night in Dubai. Same procedure with meeting in front of the hotel. This time I wasn't that anxious, considering how easy it was the first time. This time, the security guy interfered though, when we wanted to get into the elevator and asked if he was registered as a visitor. Pure awkwardness on my side in that moment but Mr. Senegal didn't seem to bother and just quickly showed his ID at the reception who typed in something on her computer and in about 1 minute we were good to go. It was pretty obvious what was happening, but the hotel staff stayed discreet and I might have even noticed a little smile from the muscular Arab security guy. I wouldn't have said no to him either... I still had a bit of a bad feeling if the visitor registration would cause any issues when checking out from the hotel. Anyway, we went up to my room and I enjoyed the time together with Mister Senegal once more. It was equally fun as the first time and once we were done and he had left, I started to prepare my luggage for the departure the next day. At checkout, there was no mentioning of my visitor or any extra charge, so I was relieved and glad that I took the opportunity to add Senegal on my list of nationalities I had sex with. 
My flight left Dubai on February 26 around 6pm towards Kuwait, where I had a connection to Bangkok. Considering the tension between the US, Israel and Iran the weeks prior, I was glad that my stay in Dubai was unaffected. Only short after my arrival in Thailand did I realize how lucky I actually was to still get out of the Gulf region just in time, when I read about the start of the war the next day. 
My next trip report will come soon and focus on the fabulous time I had in Jomtien and Bangkok. 
Cheers, Tom