If anyone would know what the policy is, it would be Mr. International.
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1885586]It has nothing to do with the USA. It has everything to do with the laws of the country that you are entering. If the airline lets you through without an exiting ticket and that country's rules say you need to be out of the country by a certain date because of your type of visa, then they will be fined along with footing the bill of sending you back if need be. So they must verify that you will be leaving the country on a certain date by way of your ticket out. I am not sure if the DR or Colombia requires you to have an exiting ticket, but I can 100% tell you that the Philippines does no matter what country you are entering from. You will not step on that plane without showing them something. So it is not about being an asshole. The airline could give a shit about where you go or how long you are staying there. But what they do give a shit about is not being fined because they let you on the plane without the proper documents; in this case a ticket out of that country if that is what their rules dictate.[/QUOTE]If anyone would know what the policy is, it would be Mr. International. So there you have it people.
Identity suggestions while travelling in Colombia
[QUOTE=HarvestBoi;1885485]Hey Surf. I know I can't use it to get into the country, was just wondering if the policia would accept it in lieu of the actual passport. Like many I don't like to carry the book around with me. Sounds like the safe answer is 'no'.[/QUOTE]The best way to minimize problems with the policia is to carry a color copy of your passport along with a photocopy of your entry stamp into the country with you at all times. If they ask where the original is tell them it is in your safe deposit box in your hotel because you don't want it stolen. Then offer them to go with you to your hotel and you will show them the original. This is what I did the only time I got stopped at 2 in the morning and they said OK no problem.
4 days in Medellin. Trip report
Arrived last week on May 19th. Got in late on a JetBlue flight. Hit the Maloka hostel (private room) in Parque Lleras. Great location. Room was not good. I knew it didn't have AC but the room was very humid and had a musty smell all 3 nights. Bed was hard. Shower would not hold a temperature and would literally go from hot to cold on it's own depending if water was being used somewhere else in the hotel. The bright side is that it was relatively quiet in my room. The location is great and you get breakfast (eggs, toast, coffee, juice).
Got up the next day and first place I went was Energy Massage near Estadio. I was there 2 years ago and saw 2 beauties. This time was different. There was a large lineup of 15 to 18 girls but only one that was decent. I would give her a 7. 5. Literally the others were not good. Girls must be eating a lot more McDonalds and Dunkin Donuts since I was there 2 years ago. Girl was fine. Nothing great. 140 k pesos for an hour.
Late that night I went to Fase Dos. Not a lot of beauties but there were at least 3 that were very nice. One in particular with a flawless face and a body that was perfect. Great boobs, solid stomach. Great service and very relaxing 180 k pesos. I like this place. It's small enough to feel intimate. And the people were friendly. Been there many times.
The next day I hit New Life downtown on Calle 56. Lots of girls. 2 that I really liked. Sofia and I forget the name of the other. Sofia was great. Fun. Smiling. $10 extra for uncovered BJ. Well worth the money.
That night I tried La Isla Club. It's up on the top of the mountain at Las Palmas. Very big place inside. Did not feel intimate to me. I waited for girls to come out. I literally saw one beauty and the rest was completely not interested in. I might go back here again in the future but it's so spacious inside that it doesn't feel personal to me. I was told girls were 200 k to 300 k with room. I left without buying.
Next day I hit Fase Dos at night again. Don't even think of getting to these strip clubs until at least 11:00 pm. They are dead until then. Saw my beauty from the other night but she was busy. I tried another tall very built girl. Not bad. I liked the first one better but not bad. Went home.
Next day I hit New Life again. It was a Sunday and my 2 good looking girls from the other day were not there. Picked a girl that looked like an 8 with shirt on. Was a 7 with shirt off. Not bad. Pleasant. Easy to talk to. Done. Most massage places are closed on Sunday so plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights at Maloka Hostel. Stayed last 2 nights at Novelty Suites Hotel next to Oviedo mall in Poblado. Last minute reservations got me a room for an average of $55 per night with a great breakfast buffet in the mornings. Like this hotel a lot. It seems that last minute reservations always seem to be cheaper than advanced ones at this hotel.
Sunday morning they close off the main street through Poblado for 2 or 3 miles and let joggers, bikers, pet walkers, etc. Have the road for at least 5 or 6 hours. Highly recommend walking this road on Sunday mornings. Fresh fruit on side of road, Fresh squeezed orange juice, lemonade, etc. Very pleasant.
I like Medellin. I think this was my 8th or 9th time. Weather is like Spring. Area around Parque Lleras has very nice, cool, hip restaurants, shops, coffee bars, regular bars. Shaded streets make it cooler. I will be back to Medellin soon.
Best way to minimize problems with the Policia is to not do anything illegal
Best way to minimize problems with the Policia is to not do anything illegal or might even appear to be illegal at first glance. As far as your passport in your room, it doesn't matter if you have all your luggage and your pet carrying a bag of fruit, sorry officer "my passport is guarded at my hotel" . If they want to arrest you for something or suspicion of something, they will. Furthermore, the department has incentives to make captures by rewarding officers with a day off.
[QUOTE=Surfer500;1885652]The best way to minimize problems with the policia is to carry a color copy of your passport along with a photocopy of your entry stamp into the country with you at all times. If they ask where the original is tell them it is in your safe deposit box in your hotel because you don't want it stolen. Then offer them to go with you to your hotel and you will show them the original. This is what I did the only time I got stopped at 2 in the morning and they said OK no problem.[/QUOTE]