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Are you able to report back briefly on your experience?

I realize you're a 'newbie' here as we all once were, but surely you have some sense. Asking for "any recommendations" on Barcelona might well take longer to answer than your trip will last. Imagine putting that question about NYC to a New Yorker?! Barcelona is one of the world's great cities, both historic and modern: there are myriad things for you to do. First, you should be using Google and spending the days in advance of your trip researching and planning. Decide your interests for this first trip - architecture, history, food & wine, beach, art etc - and check the related websites. True-review has given you some good pointers, but I'd just add to 2 things he suggested: 1. Las Ramblas is interesting but the southern half is very touristy (locals much prefer the much smarter northern part) and there is a lot of street-crime, mainly snatching bags wallets and phones, in that area. 2. Parc Guell is wonderful but capacity and admission are now restricted so you need to buy a timed ticket in advance Last, I wonder why you haven't bothered to express any thanks to the people who have taken time to respond to your questions.

You are right, of course, Axiom2001.

My direct experience of the Axel is very different. Over the years, I've stayed there many times with different boyfriends. And when I was single and stayed there, I had different companions (working and non-working guys) visit for a session and some stayed for breakfast. In fact, as a regular frequent visitor to Barcelona, I found that other smart hotels were just as "gay friendly" as the Axel. As in any hotel, as long as you the guest and your visitors are respectful, not obviously high nor falling down drunk, there will not be difficulties in Spain. Security concerns may mean that Reception wants to know of any visitors to your room and may check their ID but since the hotel is concerned for my security, I have no problem alerting them to the expected arrival of Jose/Ignacio/Lucas et al.

Given the guys who work there are all freelance, you'd have to negotiate with the individual who excites you the most. The negotiation will depend largely on your looks, personality, sexual needs and Spanish language skills. Given that a guy may earn €50-80 in a session in the sauna, I guess an offer of dinner+€300-400 would be acceptable.

Not to divert the topic but I wonder what you mean by "of late". I've recently been on vacation in Sydney and I'm very sure that a certain Pietro Boselli was with me for a couple of weeks. That's a long way on the other side of PCH from Malibu ;-)

FWIW he's been using those photos for some years. I suspect he's older than the stated age of 25 - possibly he's in his early 30s. I can't give you direct info as I tried to hire him 3 years ago after he was recommended by a friend. I was told his photos were accurate (then). At that time, IIRC he advertised as versatile/bottom and I wanted him as a bottom. I wrote a short polite email which was ignored, so I followed up with another email a few days later and was told by him "Call me". I promptly phoned him and was told he was busy, so I moved on.

Nothing wrong with being curious. There are lots of statements on the net and some of them are even accurate. I am always careful to distinguish between my guess, what I suspect and what I know for a fact.

Not wishful thinking at all. I know it as a fact.

And he plays for our side.

I thought Marco stopped escorting several years ago (2011?) and it was maybe a year before then that he and Thomas Olivier separated. I agree with GBoi. Marco was good and versatile, but I was more fond of Olivier (as he then was called) as an extremely compliant and passionate bottom.

I think Irtwo that the site Latbear referred to is foro-escorts.com.ar The website address may well not be exact as I'm travelling and can't check it on my iMac. I consulted that site when I travelled extensively in Argentina. Overwhelmingly it deals with female companions but there is a sub-section on gay male companions. There is a very useful section on bad experiences where clients have been robbed and/or attacked. I feel that Google Translate will be of little use to you as many posters there use slang and colloquial expressions in what they write.

As a modeliser, PK, I can affirm your statement to be true.

I know there have been some postings about him in the past. Did you search the threads? As you know his real name, you may also discover a lot more on social media. And while I agree that he's a goodlooking boy, have you considered his behaviour in films where he gets fucked bareback and swallows loads?

Fitness and underwear models.

Confidence is key, as others have said, but I feel a relatively flat stomach helps carry off the 'look'. I'm older than the OP and I wear a Speedo to swim, but I feel a square-cut brief swimsuit is more flattering for us older men who spend time at the beach sunbathing.

Diverdan is correct. Cape Town is a tremendous place to visit, and the landscape of beaches, vineyards and mountains is spectacularly beautiful. And yes, safe sex is very important - make sure you take the condoms and lube you need with you. Assuming you are asking about commercial fun in the city, there is little organised now. Years ago, there were male brothels and saunas. Now there are guys advertising in the local paper's classified section, and guys online (manhunt, gaydar etc). There are still gay bars and guys are friendly; some may be commercially-minded. And lots of gay men use the big gyms (Virgin Active) to meet others. I spend a significant amount of time in Cape Town each year, and I'd be happy to answer your specific questions if you care to send me a private message about what you are seeking.

Sorry to read that, BVB. I was considering hiring Spencer W but as I'm a middle-aged white man, do you feel that I am likely to be equally disappointed?

I wish #23 (Todd aka Bailey) would learn to clean up and keep the place tidy! I'm concerned about him earning a living as a nude cleaner if his martial arts career doesn't pan out.