ArVaGuy

Looks to me like one of the parts is missing. The penis is not standard equipment?

Hmmmm, haven't you just described some of the participants on this forum? There are numerous married guys who are closeted, perhaps a bit overweight who hire under the same circumstances you just stereotyped.

Hmmmm, haven't you just described some of the participants on this forum? There are numerous married guys who are closeted, perhaps a bit overweight who hire under the same circumstances you just stereotyped.

Tristan,
 
This is an excellent and informative post. I hope we see more of these type of threads from you and other members of the forum. This is helpful to the working guys and clients and may spur someone to visit a locale or avoid for that matter.
 
Thanks for inaugurating "Tristan's Travelogues".

This type of thread is an extremely good idea. It's not easy to quickly and easily find information on the escorting scene in exotic destinations. Tristan, thank you so much for posting this.

Good summary Tristan, some great points for new visitors to Singapore. I haven't been there for years and years. You're right that eating at US branded restaurants will be expensive, people may find it cheaper to eat in local restaurants serving western cuisine so they don't pay for the cachet of a US brand. I always found street food to be cheap and delicious, but then I love Chinese and Nonya food (and Malay and Indian curries). Times I visited Penang in Malaysia on work trips (years ago) the consensus always was that if you were going to get a bait [food poisoning] it would be in a hotel restaurant and not at a street food market.
 
I can't speak to gay culture but homosexuality is illegal in Singapore and Malaysia, although the degree of enforcement of the law is variable.
 
Air fares are variable and if you are prepared to buy non-refundable tickets you can get good deals. Fares from Australia tend to be expensive. Clearly you pay more for refundable tickets. (I can't remember all the details but I paid about AUD3400 [uSD2300 at the time] for a fully flexible Canberra to DC and return ticket with a stopover in LA: I could have bought a roundtrip Sydney- LA non-refundable ticket for about AUD1100 [uSD750].)

(For Escorts and Clients alike; take this as you will...)
 
Since it seemed like the type of unusual place that not so many of the guys on this board visit, I thought I'd take a few moments to share some of my experiences here, and keep guys from either making an expensive mistake / going into something knowing what it will be and what it WON'T...so they can concentrate on having a vacation, etc.
 
First- getting here is not going to be one of the cheaper destinations you'll find. Expect to find it around 800-1300 USD, from most places in the US, economy. Had a ticket set up from BDL(Bradley field in Connecticut, our small little airport), for just over $1000 to Hong Kong...so I looked up how much it'd be to make it multi-city, and stop off in Singapore for a time- only increased the price by $160 and change. So I would NOT do this place as a 'standalone' destination, but rather as part of a larger Asia itinerary.
 
Second- Hotels. No offense to the clients from Singapore that might be on this page; but they are very picky about the location of hotels. If you grab a place down by Sentosa Island(the resort area), you'll be too far away...even though the Metro out in Singapore is phenomenal. It'd be like staying out in Oakland, while you advertise in San Francisco- there are going to be a majority of people who just can't or don't wanna swing the trip. Also, you might find a great deal on Orchard Road or in the Geylang area of town on a four star hotel- but believe it or not, some clients are gonna find those locations unsatisfactory as there is female prostitution going on nearby(Case and point- for one day of my trip I was staying at the 4.5 star[believe me, it was NICE] Orchard Hotel, on Orchard Road. Right next door is the infamous 3 star 'Orchard Towers', also known as 'Four Floors of Whores'- where there are probably 400 female or transgender prostitutes randomly rolling around.) Many clients didn't wanna be anywhere near that. Also...if you grab too 'boutique-y' of a hotel, security at the front desk is most certainly going to wonder what is going on, as almost every hotel had the dreaded keycard-activated elevators. You'll have to do alot of tapdancing to stay off the radar screen.
 
Transportation- As discussed above, the MTR is phenomenal and everything worth seeing is pretty much a few blocks off the line. For those of you fitness guys out there, a great way to see singapore is to wake up decently early- like 630/7AM, and go for a walk or a run, several miles each day- and divide the city center up into quadrants and really walk and run across it all. The hustle and bustle and crowds don't start till 9 / 10AM, so you'll be on pretty vacant streets.
 
Food- American food brands will be ultra expensive out here. For a mixed drink and a pizza at California Pizza Kitchen(on the final day of the trip I was craving a taste of home)- it was the equivalent of $42.00 US. (Frame of reference- roughly 1.4- 1.5 SGD for every 1 USD.). There aren't a ton of huge grocery stores(called 'Cold Storage') here, there will be lines even getting into small places like 7-11's. The majority of people in Singapore stock up once or twice a month, then eat out quite a great deal. There are places like 'Lau Pa Sat'- an open market with all sorts of food stalls where you'll get chicken, race, soup or a small salad/vegetables for literally 5 SGD- 4 bucks US. Portions are just a hair smaller then US portions so I found myself eating more meals a day. Probably a good thing in the long run.
 
OHHHHHHHHHH- very good piece of advice here from a west coast client/friend in San Francisco- bring Rolaids, Tums, or some other sodium bicarbonate or bismuth/antacids or whatever it's called, to nullify the effects of all the spicy foods and stuff you aren't used to. In addition- medicinal charcoal is available cheap in the pharmacies to help food poisoning, as is 'arsenicum', something available at health stores here in the US- it'll help get used to the food.
 
Alcohol- very expensive here, if you are a drinker...buy it at the duty free at the airport and bring it in with you, otherwise, you'll get SHELLED.
 
Clients- VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY(Did I say VERY?) Conservative. They won't even wanna be seen on an open street with you...for fear of getting spotted or labeled or judged. Most have never done this before or very infrequently, so it'll require a massive degree of patience to deal with them. Also, because of language barriers(even though English is the working language over there), you'll want to kind of identify how long you're going to be playing for, several times over. Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a clock watcher- I always try and give tons of extra time...but alot of the younger clients here(another reason I don't prefer young clients; they don't understand the nature of this), seem to think they have you for the night. Perhaps that's because the female prostitution here is on that same level- by the night vs shorter session? I literally had a kid show up in my room and start unpacking clothes and opening my drawers and putting his stuff into them-(AT 6PM AT NIGHT MIND YOU), and I'm kinda like..."..Umm..what are you doing...?"- and his response in broken english(he was Indonesian vs. true Singaporean) was "I'm just making room so we have for space for our night together". LOL. Again, this is why I don't go for the young ones- they'd hard enough in the English culture let alone overseas.
 
Sights- Marina Bay Sands is an absolute MARVEL of construction. However, to see the full thing up top(A park, pools, mega beautiful...built like 65 stories up..), you have to be a guest there. Otherwise, it costs about $16 US to go up the elevators just to see the observation deck. In my opinion, kind of a waste- if I could get a room there for $250, I would have rather paid the 250 to see the entire thing, vs. just the 16 to see the observation deck. Problem is, thing was SOLD OUT. I kid you not, not even listing prices on Priceline; all three towers SOLD to the brim. Asian gamblers primarily from all over the Orient, with serious $.
 
Gay culture- About 4 gay bars in the entire fucking city, with none of them having nice terraces or anything outdoors to enjoy the temperate weather- all closed door cement ugliness to 'hide' what is within. A shame.
 
Just waking up and adjusting to the time change here on the East Coast, but I just thought I'd jot down some thoughts.

Nobody is saying that everyone must completely disconnect at will.
 
What everyone is saying is that if you are SO DAMN IMPORTANT that you ABSOLUTELY CANNOT DISCONNECT then it's incumbent on you to stay in areas where you can connect. That is completely do-able without doing damage to national treasures.
 
I frequently go off-grid, but there are times when it would be ill-advised so I avoid those times. Why shouldn't everyone take that level of personal responsibility?

Well I respectfully disagree with you regarding this issue. Peoples lives are complicated these days because they choose to make them complicated in part due to an over reliance on technology. It's possible to disconnect, be prepared for "serious" circumstances in the wild, and leave the damn cellphone turned off.
 
I know more than a handful of extremely busy individuals, boldfaced names, who can disconnect to remote areas of the world and relish the tranquility of not being able to connect. There are remote places where not only is cellphone coverage impossible but even satellite phones have limited capabilities.
 
My own experience has taught me that very few things are as much of a necessity as we make them appear to ourselves. Email will be there when you get back. Instagram and Facebook aren't going to disappear (unfortunately). If being connected is that important then stay in the goddamn cities and leave Nature to the rest of us.

Well I respectfully disagree with you regarding this issue. Peoples lives are complicated these days because they choose to make them complicated in part due to an over reliance on technology. It's possible to disconnect, be prepared for "serious" circumstances in the wild, and leave the damn cellphone turned off.
 
I know more than a handful of extremely busy individuals, boldfaced names, who can disconnect to remote areas of the world and relish the tranquility of not being able to connect. There are remote places where not only is cellphone coverage impossible but even satellite phones have limited capabilities.
 
My own experience has taught me that very few things are as much of a necessity as we make them appear to ourselves. Email will be there when you get back. Instagram and Facebook aren't going to disappear (unfortunately). If being connected is that important then stay in the goddamn cities and leave Nature to the rest of us.

I work for a large environmental NGO and fortunately going out "into the field" as we call it is a major part of my job. It makes sense for the NPS to improve connectivity in the visitors centers and administrative offices. But certainly not in the remote areas. No amount of camouflage is going to hide a cellphone tower. Just getting the equipment and construction will do major damage to pristine areas. Habits for burrowing species and birds in flight will be harmed for sure. The last thing we need is for bald eagles to get zapped by cell tower microwave radiation.
 
The sole purpose of visiting a National Park is to experience nature and get way from modern stress and conveniences. Nothing is so important that it has to be posted on Instagram seconds after taking a picture. We have become so connected to the Internet we can barely escape its pervasive intrusion in our everyday lives. Let's leave the National Parks free from this nuisance.
 
On another note, I recently attended a gala here in DC hosted by the Destination Marketing Association honoring the National Park Service on its 100th anniversary. The emphasis of the event was to recognize the NPS and its impact on travel and tourism. I haven't enjoyed attending one of these events in a long time. In part because I have to plan these kinds of things in my job. But the NPS event was different. Several parks were highlighted including Everglades, Monterey Bay Marine park, and the Atchafalaya National Forest to name a few.
 
It was great to see the NPS recognized for its economic impact and hard work. I must say in my dealings with NPS personnel visiting parks and setting up major events that they are a truly dedicated and passionate group of people. They do this work for low pay, with limited resources, and have to deal with a public that can be overwhelmingly demanding at times. They are truly under appreciated. The next time you visit a National Park, hug a park ranger and thank them.

I work for a large environmental NGO and fortunately going out "into the field" as we call it is a major part of my job. It makes sense for the NPS to improve connectivity in the visitors centers and administrative offices. But certainly not in the remote areas. No amount of camouflage is going to hide a cellphone tower. Just getting the equipment and construction will do major damage to pristine areas. Habits for burrowing species and birds in flight will be harmed for sure. The last thing we need is for bald eagles to get zapped by cell tower microwave radiation.
 
The sole purpose of visiting a National Park is to experience nature and get way from modern stress and conveniences. Nothing is so important that it has to be posted on Instagram seconds after taking a picture. We have become so connected to the Internet we can barely escape its pervasive intrusion in our everyday lives. Let's leave the National Parks free from this nuisance.
 
On another note, I recently attended a gala here in DC hosted by the Destination Marketing Association honoring the National Park Service on its 100th anniversary. The emphasis of the event was to recognize the NPS and its impact on travel and tourism. I haven't enjoyed attending one of these events in a long time. In part because I have to plan these kinds of things in my job. But the NPS event was different. Several parks were highlighted including Everglades, Monterey Bay Marine park, and the Atchafalaya National Forest to name a few.
 
It was great to see the NPS recognized for its economic impact and hard work. I must say in my dealings with NPS personnel visiting parks and setting up major events that they are a truly dedicated and passionate group of people. They do this work for low pay, with limited resources, and have to deal with a public that can be overwhelmingly demanding at times. They are truly under appreciated. The next time you visit a National Park, hug a park ranger and thank them.

I work for a large environmental NGO and fortunately going out "into the field" as we call it is a major part of my job. It makes sense for the NPS to improve connectivity in the visitors centers and administrative offices. But certainly not in the remote areas. No amount of camouflage is going to hide a cellphone tower. Just getting the equipment and construction will do major damage to pristine areas. Habits for burrowing species and birds in flight will be harmed for sure. The last thing we need is for bald eagles to get zapped by cell tower microwave radiation.
 
The sole purpose of visiting a National Park is to experience nature and get way from modern stress and conveniences. Nothing is so important that it has to be posted on Instagram seconds after taking a picture. We have become so connected to the Internet we can barely escape its pervasive intrusion in our everyday lives. Let's leave the National Parks free from this nuisance.
 
On another note, I recently attended a gala here in DC hosted by the Destination Marketing Association honoring the National Park Service on its 100th anniversary. The emphasis of the event was to recognize the NPS and its impact on travel and tourism. I haven't enjoyed attending one of these events in a long time. In part because I have to plan these kinds of things in my job. But the NPS event was different. Several parks were highlighted including Everglades, Monterey Bay Marine park, and the Atchafalaya National Forest to name a few.
 
It was great to see the NPS recognized for its economic impact and hard work. I must say in my dealings with NPS personnel visiting parks and setting up major events that they are a truly dedicated and passionate group of people. They do this work for low pay, with limited resources, and have to deal with a public that can be overwhelmingly demanding at times. They are truly under appreciated. The next time you visit a National Park, hug a park ranger and thank them.

I thought we might have a discussion on scrambled eggs for those of us who like them. Gordon's in this video look a bit too runny and labor intensive for me.
 
But what I wanted to make note of was the tomatoes and mushrooms. I love tomatoes and like mushrooms. I would never have thought of cooking fresh mushrooms this way. And both the tomatoes and mushrooms are delicious. I usually use the small grape tomatoes for this and the smaller whole mushrooms that I remove the stalk from.
 
At my local Safeway they have artisanal bread baked but that you heat in the oven. There's one brand they carry from a bakery in California-La Brea Bakery. They have a rustic wheat bread and a ciabatta. Eight to 10 minutes in the oven while you are cooking the eggs and tomatoes/mushrooms-and you have piping hot crusty bread to put the eggs on and slather with butter and preserves.
 

 
Gman

For those not in the know-as I was until just a minute ago-Mr. Fraser is an artist/model who paints with his tallywacker.
 
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Gman
 
PS-can we get back to eggs?

When I was in medical school, I had a rotation in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. They fed us three squares a day. I had a two egg omlet with cheese, peppers, and ham for two weeks, every morning. At the end of it, my cholesterol was 135.
 
I like my eggs over easy, with whole wheat or other multi-grain buttered toast, and bacon on the side.

Bully for him that he asks that rate. It's not out of the norm for guys at his perceived level of desire ability. Too steep for me But there are certainly clients who will pay that to have bragging rights.

Billy released another video this past weekend and I viewed part of it. There's such an underlying desperation for validation in his videos that turn me off. It's kind of depressing actually.

That's pretty much the same observation I heard from an engineer at Intelsat.

While the teething problems have been the batteries and now that electrical-system-shutdown programming glitch, some of my engineer friends inside Boeing remain most anxious about that composite airframe. Specifically that (1) they don't know as much as they would like about long-term fatigue life of large-scale composite structures, (2) inspection techniques for composite materials are primitive, consisting mainly of thumping the skin with a rubber mallet and listening for 'funny' sounds, (3) they may have missed some failure modes related to how composite panels interact with their fasteners over time, (4) etc., etc.