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This is NOT meant to be a political thread!

I'll sound like an old fuddy duddy (I'm 42) but started traveling after my divorce in 2002. Hit CR 7 times, Argentina and Rio twice, Medellin once.

Back then Brazilian Real was 3 to the dollar (its 2 now) and CR Colones were 3 to 1 (its 5 now). Airfare was $192 out of Miami or half what it is now, and gringos didn't seem as plentiful.

I haven't travelled since Medellin last september, just can't stomach these airfares. I hope to hit Curacao in late april at least the airfare is only $300 and plenty of colombianas at Campo Alegro.

Does anyone think oil will come down and the dollar will strengthen? I hate being negative but don't see it. All this talk that oil production has "peaked" seems like best airfares are in the past. And what is up with the Limp-Dick US Dollar? How can a Rio therma girl be $110US including entry fee, that is close to So Florida prices!

Interesting post Goal,

Here is my opinion on when the golden age of mongering was...

I can only imagine how things were BEFORE the internet age and before erectile dysfunctional drugs...

Just imagine decades ago where a man only heard about mongering in exotic places via word of mouth.

Can you imagine the woman to guy ratio back then ???

Can you imagine how un-spoiled the women were ?

Can you imagine sex was all bareback ?

Can you imagine how much bargaining power those guys had ?

This was way back before there was a constant turnstile of the internet monger generation dropping hundred dollar bills everywhere we go.

With all the info that is out there on the internet, any JoeMonger armed with a plane ticket, 20 pack of viagras, 36 pack of condoms, half a gallon of lube and a binder full of cheat sheet info can have a decent time anyplace on this planet.

I mentioned 'decent time' and not 'great time' because in today's day and age, this JoeMonger ends up rubbing elbows with lots of other JoeMongers becuase all the hotspots are well known. Most time it takes extra effort and work on our part to find that elusive GFE.

Thats my take, I think the golden age of mongering was decades ago...
Maybe Old Circus can chime in here...

What I'd give to be the same age I am now, but 30 years ago, talk about being the only guy in costa rica back then...

Great post Goal. I too am worried the dollar has seen its heyday and airfare will stay high.

Tell me about Curacao or where I can read more. Is it a great mongering scene or just decent but with good airfare?

Yeah....

I'd be interested on some of the "old timers" stories here, and I mean that in the most respectful way..

I know a very well known actor who used to talk for hours about his trips to Amsterdam back in the days when BBFS was the norm.

Please enlighten us wise ones

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I like my women just like my coffee...100% colombian!

Look guys it is just as good now as ever too me. I can still find a fantastic newbie even in HDR for $50 & 20 years ago it was $30 so what is $20 when I make much more now? Yes the plane fairs are higher which does make a difference. The biggest enemy that I see a man has is time & of course money. Cheap women are available by the literal thousands it is just being at the right place at the right time & doing the right thing to get them but again this takes a lot of time. If you are retired & move there the sky is the limit I believe. We all have a lot to look forward too as we are never to hold to have a hot Latina around us and too me this is the best antidepressant ever invented for a man. Many Chicas do not want to go to HDR but would work out something with you if you can make the connect with them. Also if you live there no more flying around but at 42 most guys need a job & renewable income & that is really tough to make much in these countries.

We always tend to believe the grass is greener some where else & I can tell you from all my experience it was great many years ago & still great right now. In many ways I could say better then because less Gringos back then but more Gringos has brought more money to the gulch which has brought out many more players in the open. It is more efficient for us just to walk in one place where most are & it makes it easier for us cutting thru the crap & chase but so many are willing to play that never go out but again making that connect. Now it is easier for me because I know more & speak better so in that respect it is better now than back then. It is all GOOD!

I can say this also when I was 20 they looked past me I felt as many thought I was not as good to persue as today since I believe these Chicas are looking for SUCKERS for the famous RFM they put out & they know older guys are a much better target for this plus they generally have more money also. Well we can use this to our advantage if we are smart because it is only a game too me to get layed & nothing more so you can act like a SUCKER to bait them as well but just never be a SUCKER. I think many gain some respect for you if they see you beat them at their own game of deception but others just get mad realizing that you will not be abused by them.

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You know what Goal...this coming from you sounds so funny. Because according to "Hoserack", you are pussy-whipped (sp?). I'm hearing that you are dating a gringa right now and she has you wrapped around her finger. So the main reason you haven't been traveling is because she won't let you go, not because it's too expensive to travel.

It's also funny because you were also one of the guys who jumped on the "ban wagon" to bash the gringas and here you are dating one of them. Taking a trip to Curacao? I don't think your girlfriend would let you go.

As for Brazil, I am hopeful that the REAL will weaken against the US dollar. President Lula's administration was discovered to have alot of corruptions that involve some of his ministers stealing millions of dollars from the Brazilian Central Bank. I am also guessing that the Finance minister is "cooking the book". Just like a few of the CEO's of the US companies who falsely stimulated their companies' stock to make them worth more than they actually are. It is strange to see that when the US dollar and the Euro were getting stronger, the REAL continue to get stronger also. I think that the REAL is way overvalued right now.

The Brazilian presidential election is coming up in October of this year. I think the Brazilian will elect a new president. And since no one knows exactly how the new president will handle the economic policy of the country, the REAL will weaken against the US dollar. Of course, this is all speculation on my part.

GOAL..if you want to travel, dump your gringa girlfriend.

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LOL Dino how do you always see right through me lol. Girlfriend yes married no.

And HOSERACK has no room to talk that maniac is juggling 2 gringas and 1 colombiana right now.

I read the Brazilian Real is strong since they "grow" most of their ethanol fuel using sugar cane. They are not flooding the world with Reals to import oil.

I would have to say that for those on a tight budget Thailand is the ticket. Although airfare is more expensive the savings on other activities makes up for it. A decent 3 star hotel cost around 25 to 30 US dollars. The average price for a bar girls is 1000 baht short time. Thats 25 US dollars. On Soi 6 in Pattaya the short time rates are 500 baht or $12.50.
Now I've heard some in CR say that they are not into asian women. Well I can tell you that out of the thousands of working ladies in Thailand it is virtually impossible to not find something that suits your taste. Dont get me wrong....I still love my latina's but Thailand has much to offer at a better price.

Firedude

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Goal that PM you sent me I should of known something was up when I saw the expired membership and the bitching about air prices. Have fun in the M-Club.

Hey Dino, I wouldn't be surprised if Goal's new GF is going with him to Curacao. I heard they enjoy scuba diving.

I don't look at the dollar as weak, but instead the real as strong since the dollars is still strong in a lot of places. Brazil has done a lot of right things as of late to strengthen their currency. Just as Dino said indirectly - it is up to Brazil to keep their currency strong by doing what is right and he pointed out that they might have a mess brewing.

The world changes quickly so the real could quickly be in the gutter if Brazil doesn't get their stuff together.

I have a really good friend from Brazil who sends money back home. She came to the US in 2002 and so she is feeling the pain since she has to send more and more dollars to amount to the same real.

Oil coming down? Not likely at all (not in the short term). With China and India wanting more and more, the demand is likely to increase way more dramatically than ever before. In the long term, when Iraq starts shipping major amounts of oil, it might go down since Iraq has the second largest oil fields in the world and only a small, very small, portion is being tap now. If Iraq ever begins tapping their supply, Opec would probably have one heck of a time limited Iraq's output since it is all Iraq has to sell and they'll want the cash to pay for infastructure so this might increase supply quite a bit if that day ever comes.

(I didn't mention anything about any political party or names so hope this isn't viewed as political).

Very funny.... Because before my mongering days, I always thought about taking company with me and now the thought just makes me sick!

not to pour water...but I am afraid the dollar woll continue to get weaker until the US becomes more popular in the world. There is a LOT of talk about making the Euro the basis for purchasing oil. If this happens the dollar will plummet. Also know what happens this Wednesday the 29th? Iran will begin selling its oil in Euros only

Ya I was following that story, turns out the Iran Oil Bourse won't happen for awhile. Scary how tenuous our currency is though.
http://en.rian.ru/world/20060320/44575239.html

YO Golden Gringos Aging:

Gentlemen, it's all relative. Yes, in the 60's, 70's and 80's mongering was el cheapo....dirt cheap. and the 80's had many chicas available (probably 90% ticas in CR) along with hardly any fear of walking the streets at 2 am. The "Golden Age" of safety was indeed the 70's, 80's and early 90's but I've writen about this before.

There was a small window of about 6 or 7 months right after 9/11 that airfare, hotels cruises and pu*sy prices were really a bargin. During that time I took 4 ship cruises and 3 trips to CR, along with a couple of other trips. I'm sure there were a number of others on this board that took advantage also. CR has seen it's better times but it's still full of jewels......one just has to have the time, patience and dinero to find them. Personally, I believe the BM/Del Rey will be on the decline in another year or so....may be due to political changes or hotel owners. Fear not, peckers will find a way........

Travelman, not digging at you but you might want to bone up (has a nice ring to it) on basic economics. Supply and demand along with currencies are not a popularity contest. Other countries could give a rat's ass how nice you are when it comes to trade and monetary exchanges. Yes, there are certain economical revenge events (i.e. Venezuela) but they come and go. Costa Rica is a "nice" country but look at their colone devaluation. And yes, oil is the biggest factor effecting most countries along with the rapid demand from booming countries such as China and India. As booming as India is a person can fly there and have a major medical surgery and care for one ninth the cost in the U.S. Go figure.

Yes, the entire congress is spending money faster than they can print it which is nothing new......that has an effect. FACT: the north american continent and it's coastal waters have enough oil available to be 90 to 95% independent for the next 100 years. If we told the enviromental whacks to phuck off and drilled along with building several new refineries....you would be amazed how popular Uncle Sam would be.

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I've been drinking vodka every day for 45 years and I have certainly never found it to be habit forming.

Back to the original topic (oil and inflation are just too depressing to discuss )...the golden days of mongering to me were...yes...the early to mid 70s. Before AIDS was a known killer, before Viagra, Levitra, Cialis...and yes, when the "pull out" method was still precariously practiced by those of us too "shy" to buy condoms . This was the tail end of the "free love" generation...and scoring out of a bar upon first introduction was not unusual.

Now, and rightly so, most educated souls run paranoid at in depth sexual contact. Sexual intimacy that comes with condom free intercourse is almost an unknown in many people's sex lives. And the mystery of sex and romance is lost on the overload of information the net, TV, DVDs and movie theatres throw at us with no imagination required. Good sex is now measured by how many positions, how long, and how many organisms were acheived with the viagra induced mania...with little connect or knowledge of our sexual partner. Some of us miss the good ole days of innocent lust, love, working to get what we want instead of buying it at the Delrey. There truly was something to having "game" in those days. Makes me miss my youth for sure.

Not to take away from the marvels of modern medicine...and the wisdom of protected sex in todays world. Reality is reality...