Lonelyranger: Sex tourist pay women for sex. Or they pay brothels. I've never paid for it. But when I hear the old old expression "couldn't get laid in a brother", I must admit "smart a" comes to mind.
There have been other writers before that have said "Oh you have gone so many time without getting married." My response is two fold.
First: NOBODY should ever get married to a woman he isn't sure of. It is MUCH better to remain single than it is to jump into a bad marriage.
Second: If you are going there because you are DESPERATE to get married - if thats all that matters to you - the women will pick up the scent of your desperation and use you for all you are worth. You have to be easy going.
And remember "In life its not the destimation that counts, its the ride."
"couldn't get laid in a BROTHEL" is what I meant of course.
I have no idea what I wrote would even mean.
Except I really should proof what I write before I hit "Send Reply".
LonelyRanger: Actually what I am doing isn't costing that much money.
I don't buy membership in any dating agency except for an occassional single month here and there every few years. I use a free service as my back-up now.
I never (rarely) pay for translators because if the girl can't speak english I am not interested.
I never pay per letter - because I never send letters through an agency. I don't spend a lot of time going through profile either (though I must admit I look at pictures once in a while on the free site) because I meet the girls in person - THEN I check out their profiles.
My biggest expense is my airfare - about $1,050 round trip . And the Romance Socials themselves. If I attend one it is $250, two are $600 and three are $800.
Only rarely do I take all 3 at $800 - usually its 2 at $600.
Hotel or apartment is around $50 a night - and food - I grab something in a grocery store if I am eating alone. And if a girl insists on going to an expensive restaurant - well likely she will have just one date with me.
If you can avoid expensive agencies, this can be economical. And the cost of the Romance Social istslef is entirely justified.
"Second: If you are going there because you are DESPERATE to get married - if thats all that matters to you - the women will pick up the scent of your desperation and use you for all you are worth. You have to be easy going. "
And remember "In life its not the destimation that counts, its the ride."
OR, in your case,
You're living out a fantasy.
A fantasy that is based on 20 year old girls from a 3rd World country..
Jetmba loves AFA socials because of the small numbers of men against the women. This makes him 'stand out'.
The women are 'lured' to the socials for free drinks, eats, prizes and fools like jetmba.
What jetmba hasn't put on his spreadsheet, is the TRUE costing of his 10 year fantasy trips.
I would guess he's spent between 20,000 to 30,000 dollars.
Jetmba should work for AFA, he probably knows the country better then they do ( laughing my arse off big time )
Or, perhaps be a freelance journo..
At least this way, jetmba will have a purpose rather then an excuse.
Excuses for his OWN short comings on reality verses his fantasy's.
I encourage everyone to give valuable contribution instead of bashing others. We are all mature and its not a good idea to judge others based on our perceptions. The whole purpose of this thread is is to understand the process so we all can make learn from experienced few. Please contribute your positive and negative experiences. Every experience counts.
@Jetmba Thanks for the contribution. You mentioned the breakdown for Romance Socials for $250, $600, $800. Is that for AFA when you have your own accommodation and air fare. Or is that the pricing for some other agency. What do you prefer hotel or apartment and what is the difference?.
- Does apartment come with internet and western amenities and how do you find the apartment.
- What are the options to access internet on the personal notebook?
- What will it cost to rent an apartment for lets say 3 months for 2-3 people in summer in big and small city in Ukraine?
- Has anyone tried to hire the interpreter full time for a month. What's the price for that?
- What is the average cost per meal for medium and expensive restaurant when going on date?
I remember Slavutych "raid". yes, Hostile takeover Ukrainian style. This also happened to a candy factory about the same time IIRC.
Slavutych didnt have the security of some other places but I really liked the staff there as I stayed there occasionally as Ive sometimes had
renters in mine or had guests that I preferred not to stay with and quite a bit more before I bought it. My apartment is about 200 meters behind Slavutych. Olga, Luda and the night manager(cant remember his name) were most excellent people. I must also admit I really enjoyed the girls at the "lounge" upstairs "eleven seven" or something. You could get laid for 40 bucks if you spoke Russian or 100 bucks if you were one of those "rich" Americans. I got to know some of the girls that worked upstairs. heard their stories and stayed out all night with a girl teaching her English words and phrases to use when a guy from Australia was coming to meet her for the first time from through an agency. sadly, the prostitutes Ive met and spent time with helping out and teaching were more genuine and interested in finding a good foreigner than the agency girls.
I especially love the neighborhood around slavutych (Rusanivsky) Ive never not felt safe there even late at night and everything you could need or want is only a few minutes walk away. I actually stayed in Slavutych for the first time in 1986 when the pool, sauna and health club were all new and nice as was the rest of the hotel.
@Rick that is interesting observation that sadly, the prostitutes Ive met and spent time with helping out and teaching were more genuine and interested in finding a good foreigner than the agency girls. Why do you think that agency girls aren't that interested. Do you think they are just there to make quick money to supplement their income.
For google translation there is a great ad on for firefox called " google translator for firefox that will transalte in click of the button. To get it google " google transaltor for firefox" I used it and works fine. If any one knows any other translator let me know and also what is most accurate way for translating.
I would advise you to go on a Romance Social on your first trip.
Thereafter - if you don't speak the language - and don't have a lady staying with you who does, an apartment is better than a hotel. You get a lot more prvacy in an apartment. She can cook for you (or you can cook together). You can go grocry shopping to together. You don't have to worry about pesky "security" knocking on your door and asking for more money as the lady is there for the evening (that HAPPENS). You don't have to register her seperately.
But since I only speak a tiny amount of Russian - I prefer to stay in a hotel when I am without a lady.
Wifi is available, at least in the lobby, at almost every hotel. Often in your room as well. My netbook works well enough to pickup wifi signals even when I am told they are only available in the lobby.
Can't help you with monthly rental of an apartment as I have only done it by the day.
And the price of a meal varies quite a bit - but a good rule of thumb is it will cost yuou less than half of what an equivalent meal cost in the US.
Apartments by the month are fairly difficult to find for those who dont understand language but when
available it is usually more expensive than for one year. You will pay about 5-600/month vs 3-400 for the same
apartment for a year.
By the same token, daily rentals can be as low as 30 bucks per day although the realistic average is 40-60 and again that
depends on if its in center or outside. You may be surprised to know that internet is fairly common especially in ones that
cater to foreign renters. independent interpreters start at $7/hr in small cities and can go to 12/hr in Kyiv.
Ive heard of many people getting daily rates based on a week or more from about 40 bucks/day. I know of a couple in select cities
I can recommend.
I know a Crimean restaurant right in middle of Krechatik for only 25 bucks for 2 or places like Mafia start at that
25 bucks and can go upwards to 100 if wine, appetizers and desserts are involved but as Jetma said its usually half if you
stay away from city centers. I always recommend to experience Ukraine/Russia as much like a local as possible which means
going to the grocery and cooking yourself. Many apartment have the basics...the bare basics for cooking,lol
Learn to take the bus or metro, walk and do as much as possible to "live" locally so you can get an idea of the girl's life.
Again, I must say Jetma is correct, If you are new to international dating, a social is a good way to get your feet wet, so to speak.
“Again lonely ranger shows he has no idea or clue.…”
Oh Great Dunted one,,, tell us your experiences with hotels in Ukraine!!!
I’m sharing an experience that several others here know about,,,,, what has happened to that hotel is a fact,,,,,, and you’re telling everyone that I don’t have a clue???
If you are talking about my travel plans,,,, or the plans of others,,, it’s none of your business. I’ll do exactly what I want,,,, and nobody other than myself is going to change them!
Do you feel proud to be the forum’s "DUNT"?? You must,,, because it’s all you do 24/7 !
Go away DUNT,,,,,,, educated adults are trying to have a conversation here!!!
I was considering going to a foreign affair socials but I have heard there are a lot ukraine prostitutes go in there .Can any one confirm this? Also I have heard it gets a lot of Muslim men go to the socials in Odessa in August. That sounds like really bad news.
Australia Man. Why do you think lots of Muslim men go to socials in Odessa? Is it just Odessa or do they go to all there social?. What else have you heard about them? Please share on this forum. I assume prostitutes go in there to make quick bucks because they think western newbies are a good catch. Jet can comment more. If i were going i would pay one of the experienced girls or prostitutes coming to the Socials a fee to consult so I can distinguish the good from the bad and save myself tons of money and time. I thinks sometimes the prostitutes are pretty open abut their profession. What will be there response if you asked them point blank..Are you a prostitute?
Jet how much time do we get to talk to a girl during the Romance Social? On average how many girls is a guy able to talk in one setting if he is an extrovert?
Did anyone hear or go to European dream connection @ europeandreamconnections.com. I heard few things about their social. I will appreciate any feedback i can get on them.
Jet,, I agree with most or all of what you wrote. I don’t have enough time to go read it again! Lol
I’ve been a dummy for one girl, gave her a lot and don’t even get timely letters for appreciation. This is the same girl I might take on vacation,,,, but with one catch!! Yes,,,, she has to stay in contact with me. I’ve already waited 10+days,,,, but the trip is two months away. If I could pay for the tickets at the airport the day of the trip,,,, I wouldn’t worry, but to risk 4,000 on her with her record,,,,,, not likely!
I’ve had the same argument with the DUNT about making the right choices. I’d rather stay single than marry the wrong woman too. Staying single is the 2nd best choice,,,, marrying the wrong woman is the worst.
Appearing desperate does make a guy the target of scammers. They have little or no regard for decency,,,, they won’t have any problems sleeping after a long day of scamming and trashing a guys hopes and dreams!
I don’t watch my budget too closely while I’m in Ukraine. I’m over there just once a year,,, so I’ll spend a little.
I have used interpreters on every trip,,, and would prefer not to,,, but I’m looking for a more simple girl,, one that is less likely to have a computer, or be fluent in English.
I hate apartments!!! A battle with the agency over apartments could be the reason why my/the girl in Sumy did not show up??!! If paying the agency for an apartment is so important to her,,,,,, GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!
The interpreter told me, I should write her a letter, and tell her that I want to see her?! She knew I was coming to town,,,, and the interp called her! I am here,,, what else does she need to know??
Having the opportunity to cook with the girl sounds great,,,, (do it at HER place) but what about all of those other meals?? I hate dragging grocery bags down the street,,,, and you always forget something! I do keep a selection of snacks, treats, and refreshments at all times in my hotel room.
I don’t mind taking the interp out for dinner if the girl doesn’t show up. Prices in most places are cheap,,, and you get to sample a variety of dishes. I have more of an urge,, to re-visit some cities because of the food and not the girls!? Lol
I forgot about the brothels,,,,, never been in one! I’d be a little worried about touching things in one,,, including the girls. Perhaps that’s why I like to shower with my female acquaintances ,,,, before and after!!!
tjscf
“My apartment is about 200 meters behind Slavutych. Olga, Luda and the night manager(cant remember his name) were most excellent people. I must also admit I really enjoyed the girls at the "lounge" upstairs "eleven seven" or something.”
Rick,,, 200 meters behind Slavutich?? Perhaps you can help me with the name of a restaurant? If you walk out of the front door,,, then turn right, heading for the street along the river with the statue: Creator of Ukraine across the river at about the 11:00 position,,,, then take another right,,, walk past the flower stand and the grocery store with the money exchange window inside and outside of the store,, go about 200 meters. Then,, there will be a “U” shaped road,,, going in counter-clockwise,,, and on the left side,,,, right side if you drive in,,, a nice restaurant that has a patio for summer time use. I don’t remember what I ordered there,,,, but it was good!
I don’t know the ladies names,,, but I’ve had the same girl behind the desk on every trip. Medium height, brown hair, 28-32, speaks good English.
I think the name of the lounge upstairs is 7th heaven?? Every time I’m in the elevator with my girl,,, she sees the poster and asks me why I stay at that hotel!! I give her my reasons and never mention the lounge.
Last year I spent a few minutes in it. I expected a bar full of people,,, I can sometimes here the music from my room. It was the last night of my 2011 trip,,, I just said my goodbyes to my girl,,,,, and had to get up very early for KBP the next morning. Feeling like I needed to “unwind” a little before I could sleep, I went down to have a drink. I walked in expecting to see a section of that floor being used ,,,,, but it was only a small room,,, no bar??! And nobody else in it? Oh,,,, shxt! I was greeted before I could turn around. They have a very soft and deep sofa for the guy to sit in,,,,,, with company!! I ordered a shot of Jaggermeister and got Vodka,,,, or rubbing alcohol.
I had a quick dance from all three of the girls,,,, (I didn’t ask for one),,,,, with the last girl telling me I could choose one or two of the girls to accompany me back to my room. I had to decline,,,, I have a plane to catch in less than 6 hours. I am also out of small bills,,,, the 3rd girl got an 20USD bill. I am also feeling a little guilty,,,, I just said goodbye to my girl 15 to 20 minutes before,,,, and I am always a faithful kind of guy. If it wouldn’t be for that,,,, I would have carried the one girl out of there,,,, she was HOT!!!
Lonely- The thing is NEVER rent an apartment through a dating agency. I know that in your situation she didn't give you much choice.
There are APARTMENT RENTAL AGENIES that are entirely seperate from dating agencies. They represent a large number of partment owner who have bought these things on speculation and hope to generate income for them. Of course these agencies will always show you the apartments THEY own first.
The grocery thing is funny. We westerners are spoiled and used to putting it in a cart after checking out. We then and push the cart directly to our cars - which are immediately in the parking lot. The only time we actually CARRY our full purchase, is when we take it from the car, into the kitchen. And that can be done at leisure and in several trips.
Ukrainian women think nothing of walking a mile or more to the grocery store. So if you buy a lot you have to carry these plastic bags home till your arms fall off. She will likely offer to carry something - but being a man, you don't want her to carry much. You DON'T want to whine, just because you are not used to carrying 50 pounds for a mile, especially in the cold and snow. And you certainly don't want to appear to be an "old man".
The answer is simple - if you are going to get a lot ALWAYS get a taxi. Buy everything you might need in the beginning (I am assuming you will be staying with her a week in the apartment) and let her know that you will take a taxi home to start with.
Paulx - Regarding prositutes - remember the old joke. A man says to a woman "Will you sleep with me for a million dollars?" The woman responds "Yes of course!". Then the man says "Well how about for $20?" The woman says "What do you think I am? A prostitute!??!". Then the man says "We've already established that. Now we are just negotiating a price."
What I am saying is that for the right price MANY women could become "prostitutes." When you only make $150 - $200 per month things sometimes happen that don't match our comfortable western lifestyles. You never know exactly whe these women have gone through in their lives.
If you ask a woman if she is prostitute and she is looking for a trick, she will likely tell you. But if she isn't a prostitute you are likely to insult her immeasurably and your odds on getting a date are greatly decreased as you have greatly insulted her.
I have never been solicited by a prositute at a Romance Social, outright. NEVER.
I recall a time I was really smitten by a girl, and I was kind of circling waiting for the opportunity to talk with her - she noticed, and she approached me offering to leave with me immediately and to go somewhere "comfortable". But thats not prostititution. That is a woman trying to get your attention and away from competitors immediately. I declined the offer because the Romance Social had only begun.
How much time do you have with a girl? As much as you need. Though the tour director will sometimes nudge you to get you to move on and give others a chance to meet (you don't HAVE to of cours if you have found the one).
Some men are very organiazed and efficient. They get four girls phone numbers every hour. And they arrange four dates per day (or more) every day after. Those men are seldom successful in finding "the one" in my opinion.
I typically talk to ten girls - get phone numbers from 3 or 4 - and go out with 1 or 2 (sometime 3) - because I know what appeals to me. And I consider myself to be very fortunate to have met some wonderful incredible serious girls - with whom I have had excellent relationships.
Lonelyranger: You said "Having the opportunity to cook with the girl sounds great,,,, (do it at HER place)"
Actually all of the women I have been involved with still lived at home, with parents. Even into their 30's. So they did have a HER place.
The girls I have been serious with(2 of them) I lived with 24/7 in Ukraine. She would meet me at the airport and see me off when my plane left. This new one - I expect will be the same.
If she has her own place already - I am not sure how I would handle that. I think its easier to get a girl to stay with you 24/7 if she is living at home vs. her own place, unless you move in with her in her place for the week. If she will let you.