[QUOTE=Slamcity7777]I'm sorry I can't find LDV on the abbreviation list; it is what?
Yes, I would hate to see Mede lose it's charm that I have become so enamored with.[/QUOTE]It's a freelance club in Cartegena, something that Medellin lacks.
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[QUOTE=Slamcity7777]I'm sorry I can't find LDV on the abbreviation list; it is what?
Yes, I would hate to see Mede lose it's charm that I have become so enamored with.[/QUOTE]It's a freelance club in Cartegena, something that Medellin lacks.
[QUOTE=Hioctane]I'm beginning to think that maybe not having a LDV in MDE is a blessing in disguise. It would attract the casual sex tourist and MDE will end being like Cartegena or Costa Rica.[/QUOTE]Hioctane,
Very good point indeed. I always thought that Medellin needed a place like LDV but now I am glad it doesn't. Even though Medellin gets its share of non-spanish speaking gringos it is limited because navigating the "scene" would be very intimidating for most people, I would never try it in my early days, my first few trips to Colombia were to Cartagena. Now that I speak enough spanish to get around I don't go to Cartagena because the prices for food and lodging are too high.
[QUOTE=Slamcity7777]I'm sorry I can't find LDV on the abbreviation list; it is what?
Yes, I would hate to see Mede lose it's charm that I have become so enamored with.[/QUOTE]La Dolce Vita is One of the most famous pickup bars in South America. Located in CTG it has many stunners to be had with no bar fine. The starting price they mostly likely ask is $100 but can be gotten for much less with a little effort.
La Dolce Vida (LDV) is a dance club in Cartagena that has free lancers for take out. It's kinda ground zero for the monger scene in the city.
Newbe check list
After learning many things the hard way I thought I would share some info on helpful travel hints.
1. Before you depart call all banks and credit companys about your plans. Get the international phone numbers for any problems once you are in place. Have at least 2 different ATM cards.
Bring some cash also. Your call depending on how long your trip will B.
2. Keep a list of friends and family phone numbers you may need to call if problems arise.
3. Make a couple of copies of your passport photo page. Do not carry your passport unless you must as a copy will do most anywhere except the airport.
4. Pack so you can only use carry on bags. This will save you time at the airport and also no worry about bags. I have had my bags lost twice and it took each time 2 days to get them back with an extra trip to the airport to retrieve them.
5. At the airport keep most of your cash hidden on your person as this is a most dangerous time for you as crooks know you did not come to their country without money in your pocket.
6. For longer stays get an apartment, for short stays always get a girl friendly hotel close to the action.
7. Never fool around with girls who work at your hotel. I can not stress this enough.
8. Check ISG often on your laptop. Yes a laptop is a great tool for info and down time.
9. Try and hook up with other more experienced Mongers if possible. At the least you will save money on cabs, and no doubt learn a lot from a experienced hand. Also take cabs to bad areas that you visit.
10. At places you want to return get the card. It is way better to show a cab driver a card than use your most likely limited Spanish.
11. Try and learn at least some basic Spanish like numbers and greetings and such. Better yet take a course before you leave home
12. If you are with a person who is from the country you are at and it comes time to get a price on goods or services it would be wise to lay back so the other party does not give a Gringo price
13.. Be a good fellow to the girls you meet. Treat them like a lady and you will be rewarded with most likely good service.
14. Don't over pay or over tip the working girls. Do not spoil things for other Mongers.
15. Try as best as you can to blend in to the local scene. Don't wear shorts to night clubs
16. If you get drunk in a bar you are now a possible target for bad guys. Yes they are out there and are watching for easy prey.
17. This one should have been closer to the top. If you are in for a long stay and are tired the first night then go to bed. Yeah I know you want action, but for me I always wish I would have taken it easy the first night. For you way younger guys you can disregard this warning.
18. Very important. Have fun, this is your time. Make the best of it. If you make a mistake don't sweat it just move on.
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[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]
... I have to admit after being to 60+ countries that Colombia has the most beautiful women on the planet.[/QUOTE]It's all about personal tastes amigo.
I'd give Venezuela at least an equal rating if not better and Brazil ain't lagging too far behind either.
[QUOTE=AddictedToWomen]This doesn't sound quite right.
With the first spousal visa you should have gone to DAS and got a 2 year CE. I think this CE can then be converted into a residence visa after that time, though I don't know how that works.[/QUOTE]After the second consecutive CE, issued after a second Visa, glued in one's passport, one can opt for residence. I'm in the second CE fase now. Only, like I posted before, my passport, with the second visa in it, will expire before I complete the 4 years. In the past, when the townhall destroys my old passport, I didnt bother. But now I will need an undamaged page where the visa is attached.
[QUOTE=Vics Picks]Newbe check list
17. This one should have been closer to the top. If you are in for a long stay and are tired the first night then go to bed. Yeah I know you want action, but for me I always wish I would have taken it easy the first night. For you way younger guys you can disregard this warning.[/QUOTE]I think this point (#17, above) is one of the best tips, regardless of age.
I always spend my first few hours; #1 of course, geting settled in the room and then #2, provided I haven't arrive too late in the day, going to the supermarket and stocking up on my supplies: Food, juice, coffee supplies, several litres of good Chilean wine, beer, sodas H20, etc. etc, etc.
You don' have to fuck anything and everying that moves as fast as possible.
Just me I guess.
Schwmm
[QUOTE=Vics Picks]Newbe check list
After learning many things the hard way I thought I would share some info on helpful travel hints.
1. Before you depart call all banks and credit companys about your plans. Get the international phone numbers for any problems once you are in place. Have at least 2 different ATM cards.
Bring some cash also. Your call depending on how long your trip will B.
2. Keep a list of friends and family phone numbers you may need to call if problems arise.
3. Make a couple of copies of your passport photo page. Do not carry your passport unless you must as a copy will do most anywhere except the airport.
4. Pack so you can only use carry on bags. This will save you time at the airport and also no worry about bags. I have had my bags lost twice and it took each time 2 days to get them back with an extra trip to the airport to retrieve them.
5. At the airport keep most of your cash hidden on your person as this is a most dangerous time for you as crooks know you did not come to their country without money in your pocket.
6. For longer stays get an apartment, for short stays always get a girl friendly hotel close to the action.
7. Never fool around with girls who work at your hotel. I can not stress this enough.
8. Check ISG often on your laptop. Yes a laptop is a great tool for info and down time.
9. Try and hook up with other more experienced Mongers if possible. At the least you will save money on cabs, and no doubt learn a lot from a experienced hand. Also take cabs to bad areas that you visit.
10. At places you want to return get the card. It is way better to show a cab driver a card than use your most likely limited Spanish.
11. Try and learn at least some basic Spanish like numbers and greetings and such. Better yet take a course before you leave home
12. If you are with a person who is from the country you are at and it comes time to get a price on goods or services it would be wise to lay back so the other party does not give a Gringo price
13.. Be a good fellow to the girls you meet. Treat them like a lady and you will be rewarded with most likely good service.
14. Don't over pay or over tip the working girls. Do not spoil things for other Mongers.
15. Try as best as you can to blend in to the local scene. Don't wear shorts to night clubs
16. If you get drunk in a bar you are now a possible target for bad guys. Yes they are out there and are watching for easy prey.
17. This one should have been closer to the top. If you are in for a long stay and are tired the first night then go to bed. Yeah I know you want action, but for me I always wish I would have taken it easy the first night. For you way younger guys you can disregard this warning.
18. Very important. Have fun, this is your time. Make the best of it. If you make a mistake don't sweat it just move on.
[size=-2][b][u]EDITOR'S NOTE[/u]:[/b] [blue]I would suggest that the author or another Forum Member consider posting a link to this report in the Reports of Distinction thread. Please [url=http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/announcement-reportsofdistinction.php]Click Here[/url] for more information.[/blue][/size][/QUOTE]Excellent advise Vics, only one question,please explain #7,why no messing with the hotel help?
Big thanks to all of the gentlemen who replied to my post about "La Docle Vida". Very kind of you.
I love this board almost as much as I love Colombia. Well no, but you get what I mean.
Enjoy fellas, I'm shooting for April return!
Messing with the hotel help is an excellent way to get robbed.
[QUOTE=Manizales911]Excellent advise Vics, only one question,please explain #7,why no messing with the hotel help?[/QUOTE]How could you bring other girls into your room once you are involved with a staff member. It doesn't matter if they are off that day.There is nothing that goes on in a hotel that is not passed on to interested partys.
[QUOTE=Vics Picks]How could you bring other girls into your room once you are involved with a staff member. It doesn't matter if they are off that day.There is nothing that goes on in a hotel that is not passed on to interested partys.[/QUOTE]You said it brother!
Same reason I stay away from chicas in my work-place.
Too close and too much chitter chatter.
A lot has been said lately about safety in Colombia. Mostly newbes a little to lazy to read the board. I want to bring up a point on this issue that I think is being overlooked a bit. To me the number one saftey issue in So. America is getting run over on the street by the most agressive drivers I have ever seen. I walk a lot so maybe it is more apparent to me than maybe you other guys. Just the other day I looked both ways and the coast was clear to cross a street in BAQ. No sooner did I step in the street came a car around the corner. Still plenty of time for me to cross, but this Bastard steped on the gas and aimed right for me. I had to really hustle to just make it to the other side of the street. This has happened to me many time over here.
Yes sure there are bad guys to worry about, but IMHO the most pressing danger here is walking across the street. No kidding, I really mean this.
[QUOTE=Vics Picks]Newbe check list[/QUOTE]I would add:
# Have the hotel empty the mini bar on arrival, especially if you are planning to invite anyone back. Visit the local supermarket to stock up at a reasonable price.