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I think both of those apply for most airline deals. I had friends that didn't get that promotion email click and they were entered as well. But, they all travel with Delta. If you are not a regular Delta customer, I am not sure any of these miles deals are worthwhile but for me they are. I have one friend that would go Business Class to Hong Kong 2 times a year to maintain his Platinum Status when they offered the fares cheap. He flew over for one day and then back. For some people who do watch their points and miles, these deals really can be worthwhile. As for the cheapest tickets, that is very common. If you purchase with Delta.com it should qualify. I have not booked with any airline directly that did not give you their miles. If you purchase from a consolidator, then it may not. I only ran into this once when I book a business fare from a consolidator for about 70 percent of what the airline charged. It was worth it for me but it did not accrue any miles. I also know that some Expedia fares work and some do not. Same for other sites like that. I guess it just depends on which is more important to someone, booking the cheapest ticket and saving 100 dollars or getting the miles. On a recent trip I am taking in Brazil, I'll fly into Sao Paulo on Delta and out from Rio. While inside the country I wanted to visit a few other cities and so I used Delta's partner GOL. It was a real PITA as they website doesn't work well and often you have to call to book the tickets. But, I spent a day doing this as I wanted my miles while traveling in that country. I booked Sao Paulo to Fortaleza and then to Salvador and then to Porto Alegre and then to Rio. So, I'll do 3 other cities other than Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro. The country is vast and I saw no need to book with TAM airline even though it was about 150 USD cheaper and not get points. Plus, as a priority member, I get good seats and first pick on the seats, extra luggage allowance and priority boarding. This is not important for some people that travel lightly but I'll have 3 suitcases with me and I want to be sure I get them all covered with my ticket. If I had not traveled with GOL, I would have to pay for excess which would be higher than the savings. Often when traveling, you need to look at all these little things and determine what is best for you.

It looks to me like India is undervalued. That is NOT accurate. I could not get a good Big Mac in India. That is not a fair comparison. I have used the Big Mac Escort Tip Index for years. With that, an escort in the USA often gets a 100 dollar tip. That is roughly 30 Big Macs. Do Thai escorts get the same? (Tip I am referring to and not the base pay)

Great way to earn more points if you fly Delta! http://dmn.delta.com/ace_plrs/DoubleMilesToAsia/?MkCpgn=EMSPOPAA002953021513094841-A01A-A

I have been to the Black Party more times than I care to remember and I always had fun. The shows are great and wild. The music is amazing. I did go inside the "dark room" but I was with a BF and he and I played together and not with others. I have no problem with anyone wanting sex in a dark room. Adults should be able to make their own decisions. I have yet to see any show on earth that has amazing porn stars fucking on stage and having a blast. If I were in NYC, I'd go. But, I use to live only a 5 min walk from Roseland so it was easy back in my youth.

Well, I like Nicki. I didn't at first as she is a bit much to take. But, she is funny and with the ones she likes, she is helpful.

I miss the Preppy Handbook Days!

I really enjoyed Jekyl and Hyde on Broadway. I saw this with Linda Eder and Emily Skinner. I thought the show was fun and the music was enjoyable. I loved Linda Eder!

I'll be staying in Salvador for a few days and want a good hotel that has good Internet. The location is not as important as the consistency of the Internet. Any recommendations? I have thought about the one below: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g303272-d299453-Reviews-Mercure_Salvador_Rio_Vermelho-Salvador_State_of_Bahia.html

Well, I was finally able to get the tickets I wanted online. What a total pain in the ass. My itinerary is now complete. 10 days in Sao Paulo 4 days in Fortaleza 3 days in Salvador 4 days in Porto Alegre 9 days in Rio

Well, I think for the most part it is stamped out in the bars but I doubt it will ever be stamped out in the street. There are less street kids roaming around but it seems that many have found other ways to meet up with potential money. Sunee Plaza is cleaned up more now that in the entire time I have been traveling to Thailand. That is a good thing and I am glad most of the bars are also keeping pace with this change.

Everyone has their "thing" they enjoy. You seem to enjoy pleasing someone. That is fantastic. The guy in your scenario may not be able to be pleased sexually and if you are not OK with that, you need to stop seeing him. OR, you can choose to accept it, see him, have as much fun as you can and see what happens. It seems you are "struck" on him and want him so my suggestion is to keep seeing him. I wish you great luck in your goals with him whatever those goals are.

I was successful in one purchase but it failed on the 2nd one and I am trying to call from Skype but it is not working. The number is: 598 2403-8007 Any suggestion?

Parisrio, I truly respect everything you say. You are doing what is right and what works for you. But, if you think they like having sex with someone when they are straight any more than they like kissing a guy, you are mistaken. It is a business transaction. It is that simple. They choose their limits. I am sure if they have more choices, they would not be in the sauna. But, it is about money. When I ran an escort service years ago, I always told my clients NEVER fall in love with an escort. The reason is that it always ends up about money. The same is true with the saunas. For them, it is not about love or sex, it is about money. That said, I met my current boyfriend from Thailand and I made him a financial offer he could not refuse. He was not an escort. But, the life I offered him was an amazing one. He is straight. He is not gay. He has a 9 year old son. But, he has grown to love and adore me as I am kind and gentle but he is an exception to the rule. That said, I still support him. I still shower him with gifts. He still showers me with 1,000 sweet kisses every night I see him.

I have only been with a few hundred guys in Brazil over the last 10 years and I also like straight boys and only in one instance have I found a sauna guy in Brazil (6 cities) that did not french kiss. I have also run into very few that will not bottom given the right incentive. If you are having guys refuse to kiss, I suggest that you negotiate that up front. I always make sure that the guy will do everything I want if I am going to do a programa with them. I am very specific and I'll ask everything I want them to do as well as rates. I leave nothing to chance and if they don't do it, I'll not pay them. JK. I'll still pay them but I'll not see them again.

I have my perfect schedule for Brazil. Naturally, I want to get points as I am a point whore. So, I'll use GOL. I have tried for 2 days to book them online with no luck. I just called Delta and they can't either. They said you may have to call them. If I remember correctly before, I had the same issue and they didn't let me book outside of Brazil. Does this make sense?

In another victory, the Illinois Senate votes to approve the marriage equity bill. It now moves to their house. http://chicagophoenix.com/2013/02/14/illinois-senate-passes-marriage-equality-bill/

Happy Birthday!

A 21 year old Thai Man was arrested by officers from the Police Region 2 Child and Women Protection Unit on Wednesday afternoon in East Pattaya, accused of providing underage boys to foreign patrons situated in Soi Sunee Plaza, South Pattaya. The suspect would provide the boys, for a fee, and they would provide sexual services for the foreigners in return. Khun Boonchoi aged 21 was arrested at his house in Soi Neun Plub Wan just after 1.30pm on the strength of an arrest warrant which confirmed he is accused of providing boys, under the age of 15 to foreign patrons for the purpose of sexual services, in exchange for money. It is thought Khun Boonchoi has been providing the illegal service since early last year. He confessed and will appear in Court to answer to a judge in due course. http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/74581/thai-accused-providing-minors-foreigners-soi-sunee-plaza-south-pattaya/

One of the things that I like the most of the gogo bars in Bangkok is their fast rotation. In Pattaya, they usually rotate one person on and off the stage per song. That means you have to sit forever to see all the guys. I am glad things have changed there. I will have to check this out on my next trip to Bangkok.

I am curious, beyond hotels, how much money do you budget for your trips to Brazil? Do you stick to a specific amount? Also, if I am there for a long period of time, I'll have to do laundry. Where is the best place to do this other than the hotels? I'll be there 30 days and don't want to spend a fortune on clean clothes but I do like my undies nice.

My Boyfriend has it own paypal account. This account is linked to his bank account. When I send him money that way, he withdraws it. That takes about 7 days for it to show up in his account. I have been told that Paypal does not give debit cards to anyone from Thailand. However, one could get a paypal card and give to their boyfriend. I also did that at one point. But, to withdraw from it was more expensive than using my K Bank account and thus why I started using that instead of Paypal.

I talked to my beloved today for over 2 hours. I also talked to his son, his mother and his father. Their voices were all sweet and loving and I have to say that Thailand is so special to me because of him. I just adore him.

Look, we have all been there. I may have a bit of a different perspective than others or perhaps I am just more of an idiot. I had this same thing happen to me with a guy. He keep asking for money over and over and over and over. I knew he was a player. But, the sex was just too damn good. And, when I heard his voice, I said, "fuck it. worth every penny." So, I gave him the money he needed and then more money every month for nearly 4 years. But, the way I looked it was when I was in Thailand, he was a sex animal and he was fabulous. We broke up a few years back and I told him I would never send him money again. Gave him a bit more in December as he wanted to visit me for a few days and fuck. Oh well, at least I thought I was done with him.

Back when I was a bit younger and could stay up later, this place was where I went late at night. My first trip there was on my first visit to Thailand and I was with a very cute fem boy from Future Boys. He was with me the entire trip and I adored him. He liked to party and to dance and we ended up here one night. He was a cutie and we ended up picking up another boy there that wanted to have sex. Little did I know that this ended up actually being one of this friends who just wanted to spend time with us and I hadn't noticed him in the gogo bar. But, when the music started off, I saw the way he danced and moved and I was attracted to him. We had a great time but I think it was all a set up. The music here is great and the guys are nice. I don't remember this place being too expensive either.

I have not found many guys inside the bar I like, but I have been with several of their doormen over the years. In fact, one of them was a great guy from USA who just happened to be part Thai.