Alex93108

This is immaterial in much of the world which uses English / British common law, the US included.
 

If there are lawyers on this forum, this is an open and shut case of a simple contract executed.
The fault lies with Cartier for offering it for such a low price 
I do respect and admire Cartier for honoring the purchase 

If there are lawyers on this forum, this is an open and shut case of a simple contract executed.
The fault lies with Cartier for offering it for such a low price 
I do respect and admire Cartier for honoring the purchase 

If there are lawyers on this forum, this is an open and shut case of a simple contract executed.
The fault lies with Cartier for offering it for such a low price 
I do respect and admire Cartier for honoring the purchase 

None of this surprises me.  There's no such thing as a free lunch.
As a traveler, it's your responsibility to always be prepared, including travel insurance with evac protection.
I travel a ton and to leave my safety in the hands of my embassy would be fucking foolish. 
I always have a backup plan and failsafe, especially when I'm in a country that's in turmoil or heading that way.

When the war in Lebanon happened ( 2006), I was in Cyprus at the time, and the state department did send a ship, but i kid you not, billed the people they evacuated for the expense. Presumably some of this was paid by travel insurance, the Treasury  sought payment back from US Citizens, they evacuated. 
Details here  -   It was under the George W Bush administration. At least the state department was able to get people out.
The European nations did evacuate their citizens at no cost, up to a point. Not everyone was evacuated. 
I used to think if you were British, you would be saved, but they let their own citizens rot in Gaza recently, so don't count on anyone for help. 
 

And these days that definition is moving fast.
Dubai and much of the UAE, ( with the exception of maybe Abu Dhabi and few other emirates) is tolerant of just about anything, as long as you don't offend the local religion. These days also KSA ( Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) with the new king MBS, headscarfs / hijab ( or what my mom likes to call the beepers suit / zorro) - is not legally required to be worn by women.
The two men kissing though, as an Arab greeting, gets me every time - as the ultimate irony. It means something else in that part of the world 

When the war in Lebanon happened ( 2006), I was in Cyprus at the time, and the state department did send a ship, but i kid you not, billed the people they evacuated for the expense. Presumably some of this was paid by travel insurance, the Treasury  sought payment back from US Citizens, they evacuated. 
Details here  -   It was under the George W Bush administration. At least the state department was able to get people out.
The European nations did evacuate their citizens at no cost, up to a point. Not everyone was evacuated. 
I used to think if you were British, you would be saved, but they let their own citizens rot in Gaza recently, so don't count on anyone for help. 
 

I’d say it’s more likely that his clients are fellow members of the clergy…

You're over thinking it  - it's fine, as long as you are not overt about it.
Depending on the hotel, they won't care. 
The King of Morocco doesn't actually live in Morocco. Most of the time he's in France living a life that makes him happy ( I'm guessing), outside of Maroc - going back for state occasions and emergencies - like the earthquake last year. 
 

King's got good taste; the boyfriend's hot.

And these days that definition is moving fast.
Dubai and much of the UAE, ( with the exception of maybe Abu Dhabi and few other emirates) is tolerant of just about anything, as long as you don't offend the local religion. These days also KSA ( Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) with the new king MBS, headscarfs / hijab ( or what my mom likes to call the beepers suit / zorro) - is not legally required to be worn by women.
The two men kissing though, as an Arab greeting, gets me every time - as the ultimate irony. It means something else in that part of the world 

And these days that definition is moving fast.
Dubai and much of the UAE, ( with the exception of maybe Abu Dhabi and few other emirates) is tolerant of just about anything, as long as you don't offend the local religion. These days also KSA ( Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) with the new king MBS, headscarfs / hijab ( or what my mom likes to call the beepers suit / zorro) - is not legally required to be worn by women.
The two men kissing though, as an Arab greeting, gets me every time - as the ultimate irony. It means something else in that part of the world 

And these days that definition is moving fast.
Dubai and much of the UAE, ( with the exception of maybe Abu Dhabi and few other emirates) is tolerant of just about anything, as long as you don't offend the local religion. These days also KSA ( Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) with the new king MBS, headscarfs / hijab ( or what my mom likes to call the beepers suit / zorro) - is not legally required to be worn by women.
The two men kissing though, as an Arab greeting, gets me every time - as the ultimate irony. It means something else in that part of the world 

You're over thinking it  - it's fine, as long as you are not overt about it.
Depending on the hotel, they won't care. 
The King of Morocco doesn't actually live in Morocco. Most of the time he's in France living a life that makes him happy ( I'm guessing), outside of Maroc - going back for state occasions and emergencies - like the earthquake last year. 
 

Igor Miller

Zurich is just one of those places you need to accept that it is what it is . 
New York is another such place . 
 

If I were an escort, instead of “nickel & diming” clients, I’d just factor it into my standard rate. 
 
The client wouldn’t think about it, I’d have my transportation covered, and we’d both have a seamless, smooth experience. 
 

Never mind universal healthcare.  Universal sexcare is something I want!  Everyone entitled to get laid, paid for by taxes.  But I wonder how long the waiting list would be?

By the time they go back, like used nuclear fuel rods, they are spent. I once hired a guy in Sao Paolo who had previously worked in London, it is by far currently the worst hire of my life to date. 
In Brazil I avoid anyone who previously worked in the UK .
There is human cost to all of this, that I try to be mindful of. 
 

I personally know someone who is a member here who has
-received freebies
-routinely quoted below market rates.
I think he's very handsome and a lovely individual, he's getting older though, and we all know white / pale/ faire haired men don't age well. 
I doubt providers will give him a discount on his beautiful soul, ( he does have a beautiful soul) but it would be interesting if he continues to get favors once he turns 40 and > 
Most providers see me as an ATM machine - no discounts for me!
Edited : Not sure why people find this sad - it's the sad truth perhaps? 

I've always been worried about cameras….

Apparently, he's moved on and up in a big way both as a masseur and escort.  He seems like the total package.  I'll look forward to experiencing him for myself.

I counter this. We are looking for professionals who can do sensual therapy. It's hard to find - but lovely when you do.

I'll add another one - provider decided he wasn't into it and could not perform - but asked for payment anyway.  We did get started and he ran the clock.   He's actually reviewed on this site, I won't name which one for privacy reasons. 
( was an incall, Upper East Side, New York)
Sometimes you win some, you lose some