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Having been to Colombia quite a few times; to me it rains all year round. Some cities more than others; its just part of life there. My solution is to duck into some place or stay in my hotel room or...

The Mean Streets of Medellin. I'm sorry Chicago Man, you got robbed like that. That must have been a scary situation.

For me, I'll stay in California, at least for now.

I've been to Pereira 8 times. Mainly as a take off spot to go to the spa / baths at Santa Rosa de Cabal. A short bus ride away. Pereira is a safe town and easy to walk around. Population 500,000....

60-70 I draw the line. I remember in Buenos Aires back in the day, there were some chicas in their 40's I would date (mostly from along Cordoba BL. In the cafes and in front of the Sheraton); some...

I'm in your camp when it comes mongering. I just bring the cash I estimate that I will need for the day, paper copy of my passport and not even a cellphone. Travel light and fast. Dress down and keep...

I just got on KAYAK flights search and found numerous flights from San Fran. To Medellin (RT) in September anywhere from $480-$550. Check that site, they always have the lowest fares with different...

In most Latin countries the propina is included in the bill, usually 10%. Gringos not knowing Spanish can't read the bill and don't know what a propina is. I've pointed out to guys on their bill the...

Tipping is not required in Colombia, whether in a restaurant or any other venue. That's a US thing.

The CIA Factbook on countries describes the racial / ethnic mix of Colombia as such (there words): Mestizo and White 84%, Afro-Colombian 10%, Amerindian 3. 4%.

As far as racial / ethnics of Colombians and Venezuelans goes, its the basic people of Spanish, indigineous (Indian), Afro-black mix. Some people in some areas look pure Spanish; other people look to...

A few years ago I was in that area in broad daylite and had a somewhat similar experience. I didn't have a wallet but put the cash in my right FRONT pocket. One dude tapped me on the shoulder while...

In some Latin countries (Peru, Costa Rica etc.) and in the Caribbean there's casinos where you can bet on US baseball, basketball, football games etc. But I never found that in Colombia. Also, I like...

I've been to el centro Medellin a numerous amount of times and I can tell you, there's a lot of more casinos there than the ones my good friend World Travel 69 has listed. Most are smallish and only...

For the record, the song 'Blowing in the Wind' was written by Bob Dylan (1962) and he sang the song. But Peter, Paul and Mary's version probably gained the most notoriety and fame. Yes I'm an old...

When I'm in Cali in the Red Light district there's a SW named Gloria, who's always out there everyday (except Sunday, I guess she goes to church). I go with her all the time. She charges 25 K, room...

I never took a bus back to the metro station. Always walked it since its all downhill. But 10 a is one way going up the hill so I don't know where you'd catch it.

There's buses just outside the Poblado metro station that will take you up heart attack hill and leave you off 1 block from Parque Poblado. Cost is a few cents mas or menos.

Good report RubMeister. But I don't even carry a debit card or credit card around with me. I get my money from an ATM and then go straight back to my hotel and put the money and cards in the safe....

Another thing to do in Medellin that hasn't been mentioned, is to ride the metro system. Its probably one of the most modern mass transit systems in South America. A very smooth ride. Doesn't cost...

Maybe his parents immigrated to America when Kiev was in the commie period.

Please RTFF.

Definitely short sleeve shirts (because of the weather), casual shoes, jeans, NO t-shirts, and bring a cap-hat to guard against the suns rays.

To clarify this 'Medellin List' issue:

Check in the bottom section of the Colombia reports and go to the Medellin List page. The actual list is on Page 13, number 949. I can understand the...

USA wins 2-0 over Colombia and moves on in the tourney.

I know nobody cares, but I'm watching the Women's World Cup on TV at home here in Calif. Score 0-0 at halftime. Its the USA vs. Colombia. A lot of cute looking ladies on the Colombian side, but I...