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If everybody looks like models then that price is too much but if everybody looks like they're standing in line at the buffet on Christmas Day the price is too low

The US is considering minting a 1 trillion-dollar coin to deposit at the fed to pay our debt. We're about to spend $3 trillion and interest rates are at zero. Here in the USA we can't point a finger and giggle at anybody...

That makes things a little easier since I'm due to leave next week for Sao Paulo.

I guess it depends on their relationship. It could be that the "rich" lover is sick and tired of his boyfriend creating secret bills for him to pay when the shit hits the fan. We don't know the whole story other than the GP had to go to the police to get his payment.

In Thailand I was treated like a celebrity. The only time I experienced any racial issue was in Pattaya when a bar stopped me at the door because they thought I was Indian. They told me in the future, if the issue happened again, to tell the person at the door that I am American...

Never been to Europe. I don't ever plan to... So the price for apples are not the same as the price for oranges I guess... I don't want to pay orange prices for apples.

Why is it when people compare prices of almost anything in Brazil, they choose the most expensive places in the USA to compare it to? They do the same thing in Thailand. Don't want to pay the Farang rate for a motorbike taxi? They often ask "How much you pay in NYC?" Nothing... I don't go to NYC... Too expensive. I was talking with a guy from Romeo. He says he is not a professional but asked if I would buy him an Iphone as his was stolen. I let him know I was not buying him an Iphone. He told me that Iphones were cheap for us in the USA and he stressed that he did me a favor by not asking for the latest model. To him $500 USD is nothing to us Americans... If I am expected to pay American prices in a foreign land then why leave America? If a trip to Rio would cost me dollar for dollar as a trip to Miami or Hollywood then I would beat feet to Hollywood and Miami. If I am happy to make it rain cash in Brazil, that is me and I would not expect others to follow my footsteps. As far as money for the guys in the business, I see online hot guys asking for $100 brl and a few porn star guys asking for $500 brl. What is the standard? Who knows, when your max meets their minimum then everyone can be happy.

I use to post a lot on the Thailand boards back when I use to visit Thailand... I probably had this username before I even started my 401K 🤣

I made a mess in this post. I am just here cleaning up the fonts I spilled...

I want to know more! I can relate to you in a way. The Thailand I experienced as a black man was a little different than the Thailand I read about on the gay forums where most contributors where Caucasian. Of course I had no idea if my experience was typical for others like me but I did know they were different than the norm of the message boards. Often the guys would seem to let their hair down and talk to me as if I was not one of the tourist they began to complain about. Some of them shared with me some of the tricks they used to get more money from the guys, showing me text messages as well as money transfer notifications. Only when it came time for me to settle up did they realize that they told me too much... Haha! I don't know if my interaction with the guys in Brazil is typical... So please continue to share, I'm sitting on the edge of anticipation!

I've met some Awesome guys in Brazil using Grindr. One guy I still hope to meet again! I remember him telling me he was only in Brazil for a short time to earn some money. On my final night in Brazil he came to visit and had a friend tag along with him. That was a night I will never forget. I can still remember almost every inch of their bodies and if I try a little, I can remember their voices.. Grindr never failed me when it came to meeting guys, be it free or for $. I am sure when I return, Grindr will be the first app I will be using. My favorite ways to meet guys over the internet in Brazil. Grindr (App) Romeo (www.romeo.com) Viva Local (https://www.vivalocal.com/acompanhantes-gays/br) Skokka (https://br.skokka.com/acompanhantes-masculinos/rio-de-janeiro/zona-central/) Garotocomlocal (https://garotocomlocal.com.br/) Hornet (App) Jack'd (App) Recon (App & web) (www.recon.com) Dudesnude (www.dudesnude.com)

Great advice! My first stop is Sao Paulo but I am sure your advice can be considered universal for the most part. ⭐ (Gold Star)

In 2019 during my visit to Brazil, I used upgraded my (USA) T-Mobile service for international use. I think it cost me an Extra $25 USD to allow me to have 3G internet on my phone while in Brazil. It worked fine for the most part but it lost signal in the Subway. For those of you that didn't know, if you use google maps to guide you while on the subway, if it has internet connectivity, I till tell you waht direction to walk as you are underground headed to your train and it will tell you what stops the train is at and when to get off the train. It's pretty helpful for me with my vision problems... I am wondering what the local Sim Card's offer? I will be in Brazil for a little over 2 weeks in Sao Paulo and Rio. Any advice or reference links you could share on local Cellphone service would be appreciated.

I just booked my tickets to Sao Paulo and Rio for October so I am thirsty for any info on SP or Rio nightlife.

Can anyone offer up some advice on getting the required covid tests before your flight out of Brazil? Im wondering how difficult it is to get or how much legwork is required? Or is there an abundance of testing sites all over the tourist area that can provide the testing documentation needed?

Just before covid the price for beers in the gogos was approaching 500 baht... Have the prices retreated any?

What happened to the update? I could use a bit of a Rio heat memoir.

I love paying taxes

Right now I have only looked at long-term Airbnb rentals and a few property rentals on Viva local. I found some very nice furnished places for less than $30 a day if rented for 3 months on Airbnb. As far as my health goes I am flexible on that but they will not be getting it as their private home because I will be coming and going with little notice. But they will be expected to maintain the lawn and stay on top of any minor repairs. I am not sure if I will ask a friend or a family member to take on that burden. This morning when I woke up I was thinking of just living at home and taking monthly trips to wherever the wind blows. That may be my first year of retirement. Im also wondering what work I can do from my laptop to keep myself focused and my mind active? I may try to do something in the crypto field since it's a new growth area. As for now I'm still at the chalkboard taking note of the best ideas and suggestions.

Thanks to some investments in crypto currencies, I am in the position to consider an early retirement and I am thinking of spending a good portion of my time in Brazil. This idea has me wondering if there is any advice from others in the Gay community on Retiring in Brazil? I have not decided if I plan to spend most of my days in Brazil or spend it hopping around the world from country to country every 3 months? Something like 3 months in Thailand, 3 months in Brazil, 3 months in Vietnam & Cambodia and 3 months in the USA... At this point I am simply exploring my options and wondering out loud what I should do before I put a serious plan together. I know it may seem like I am rushing things and a month ago I would not even think about it retirement for another 5 years or so but after watching my investment grow and one of my investment buddies just announce his retirement today.... It has me wondering what I am waiting for? I don't like to take risks and I know I could lose half my investments and still be ok. I would not even need to touch my investments for 2 or 3 years from the un-invested savings I have. Still, I am worried about the unknown, but I think I just want to be sure I am ready and besides, the best time to enjoy life is NOW.... Right? Well, right now, besides all that stuff from above, I am trying to figure out my monthly Budget as well as my housing budget. If I can get a better deal on a 4 month lease in a building and it works out that I can get a Visa that works well related to the lease then I would bend to that advantage and go with the flow... I plan to keep my house here in the USA. I am not sure if I will lock it down while I am away or if I will allow a friend to live in it for me and just pay the utilities they use and maintain the place so that I will have a place to come back to when I am in the USA for my short stay. I may even keep my car... But that may change. At this point, I am too young to touch my 401K and there won't be any Social Security coming my way till I am at least 62 and I would have to consider getting my own medical insurance. All that being said... For those of you who have quit your jobs and retired to Brazil, what advice do you have?

I prefer the boy from Ipanema

Being in a Brazil sauna and not allowed to engage with hottest guys available while Dear Boyfriend is working.... This must be what Hell is like...

Thanks for the reports and keep them coming! I've been stuck here in the USA for over a year and had to cancel 3 or 4 trips since. I was willing to venture out until my employer read us all the riot act regarding travel outside of the country. I could travel to a few places but going to Brazil was a "No-No!" Going there could put my job at risk and going to Thailand would mean that I would spend my entire vacation in quarantine ending in time for me to fly back home. Reading your adventures is a welcome change reminding me of the possibilities that await me this summer.

I'm wondering if anyone read this thread back in 2017 and figured they would put a little money in Bitcoin and held onto it?