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[Gabacho]

I don't know what it's about certain people, especially a subset of Americans using neutral language so as to not offend people, who believe that they can go to another country and flash whatever. Then they get whacked and everyone is like OMG what has the world come to stop it just stop! Especially when these are the same characters that criticize Ecuador as not safe this is unbelievable.

https://youtu.be/Te5mpbpIEjc?si=1dxdfsRVTes4dpYh

They think that because they grew up in the hood in Atlanta or Oakland or South Side Chicago or wherever, that they can act the same way in the hoods here in Colombia. They come down here without any Spanish skills flexing and flossing their gold chains thinking if they can do it in Atlanta they can do it in Cartagena. However what they don't realize is that down here (especially if it's a Venezuelan that's robbing you) they often shoot first and then jack you after you are down.

Its not worth your life over a gold chain or an iPhone. You shouldn't even bring those things to Colombia. They don't realize that there are people here who will do anything necessary to get food for themselves and their families, even if it means killing a tourist to steal his gold chain.

But you know what, maybe the guy didn't die in vain, maybe some other idiots will see what happened and decide not to floss their gold chains down here. So he's actually a martyr to the other idiots.

[HumbleHal]

Online registration with the Colombian government still required by Spirit Airlines before letting you board? What's the website, if still required?

[DoomBringer321]

I don't know what it's about certain people, especially a subset of Americans using neutral language so as to not offend people, who believe that they can go to another country and flash whatever. Then they get whacked and everyone is like OMG what has the world come to stop it just stop! Especially when these are the same characters that criticize Ecuador as not safe this is unbelievable.

https://youtu.be/Te5mpbpIEjc?si=1dxdfsRVTes4dpYh

[Gabacho]

I've always used my +1 number in Colombia, including during the year I lived there. When I needed to replace my phone, I purchased a dual SIM model and ran my TMobile SIM with a Claro SIM, only using Claro data if I couldn't get a connection with TMobile.

I can't say that having a +1 number affected any prices. It's quite obvious I'm not a native Colombian, my failure to use colloquialisms, especially diminutives, guaranteed nobody would think I'm from Medellin. Besides, I have no need to lie to the girls.

Personally I'm in the android camp. For me a good phone is worth splurging on. I've got a cheap Samsung as an emergency backup, but it takes forever to do anything and the camera is crap. TMobile is probably the best option for frequent travelers, although due to coverage issues I switched to Verizon years ago.

Qué Chimba.

[Igor54]

Dear All.

If I can only pick one city, which one should I do my tour?

Bogota seems get better price, but Medellin seems get hotter girls.

The goal of my tour is to BBFS as many girls as possible.

Thanks for all the guidance.

Yours Truly.

Bogota is the best. Go to prepagos.com and look how many girls in Bogota via Medellin. Pics are fake. Don't look at the photos it's bulshit. Pusy is pusy even on the moon. Fanta Fe is #1.

[Nomars777]

Bogota and Medellin are both good.

Medellin is better weather, unless you get lucky in Bogota, which is unlikely. Easily 10-12 F colder in Bogota, all the time, night and day, which can be annoying.

Provenza, Parque Llleras and surrounding areas of Medellin have much more in terms of nice restaurants, bars, regular clubs, etc. , in addition to the girls in the clubs and on the streets, so if it's not a trip focused 100% on sex, I'd definitely go with Medellin.

That said, if you're just trying to hit as many girls as possible, I think Santa Fe Bogota is easier as there are so many options in a small area.

Dear All.

If I can only pick one city, which one should I do my tour?

Bogota seems get better price, but Medellin seems get hotter girls.

The goal of my tour is to BBFS as many girls as possible.

Thanks for all the guidance.

Yours Truly.

[JjBee62]

Its not bragging if you can back it up. ― Muhammed Ali.

I will take your post in jest as I should. LOL!.

Hope you are having a great day my ISG Brother. Because I am!

Do you have anything to add about telecommunication issues? Because that is what my original post was about. Do you find that having a +57 country code is an advantage for you? Do you get better prices on the prostitutes you hire? Are there any other advantages?

The girls that I have hired all around the world as my prostitutes have not mentioned to me. Is Colombia special? Do they have a special hate for those with country codes different from them? I have found that in Colombia they do not engage in imposing the "gringo" tax like they do in a country that I have extensive experience in like the Dominican Republic. And that after the local businesses that I frequent say me on a repeated basis, became much more friendly, complemented me on my Spanish and even remember my usual orders.

Keep practicing your comic routine. You have good material. But your delivery needs a little work. ROTFLMAO!.

Because I fail to see the importance of having a +57 country code for short term visits. I do not live in Colombia. I travel all around the world with my +1 country code. I am uncertain that anyone pays attention to it other than those on ISG. In fact this guy is the first person that mentioned it to me:

He asked the question and I answered him.

Don't be a hater. If you want one just buy one. It is an amazing model I do not recommend that individuals buy a iPhone 15 if they already have a iPhone 14. I upgraded to the phone that I have from a iPhone XR. The XR still works perfectly. But I ran out of memory. One of the downsides of iPhones. Fixed memory. Advantage for these who use Android OS is that memory on those phones can usually be upgraded by just adding a bigger memory card. And memory cards are a great value these days. Especially if you catch a sale on one.

There is no reason to be jealous or to fall in love with material items. Money is worthless. Last time I checked you cannot take it with you. Stop tripping and get a grip.

I've always used my +1 number in Colombia, including during the year I lived there. When I needed to replace my phone, I purchased a dual SIM model and ran my TMobile SIM with a Claro SIM, only using Claro data if I couldn't get a connection with TMobile.

I can't say that having a +1 number affected any prices. It's quite obvious I'm not a native Colombian, my failure to use colloquialisms, especially diminutives, guaranteed nobody would think I'm from Medellin. Besides, I have no need to lie to the girls.

Personally I'm in the android camp. For me a good phone is worth splurging on. I've got a cheap Samsung as an emergency backup, but it takes forever to do anything and the camera is crap. TMobile is probably the best option for frequent travelers, although due to coverage issues I switched to Verizon years ago.

[Maha Siddha]

Dear All.

If I can only pick one city, which one should I do my tour?

Bogota seems get better price, but Medellin seems get hotter girls.

The goal of my tour is to BBFS as many girls as possible.

Thanks for all the guidance.

Yours Truly.

[SubCmdr]

Its not bragging if you can back it up. ― Muhammed Ali.

OMG! I am hard as a rock. Is this what you tell all the girls when you first meet them about your phone? They must get so wet they nearly drowned themselves. Can you please tell me more? If you posted some pictures I think I would fall in love. I do not think you meant to impress anyone with that information, but you sure have. I want to be you when I grow up.

I will take your post in jest as I should. LOL!.

Hope you are having a great day my ISG Brother. Because I am!

Do you have anything to add about telecommunication issues? Because that is what my original post was about. Do you find that having a +57 country code is an advantage for you? Do you get better prices on the prostitutes you hire? Are there any other advantages?

The girls that I have hired all around the world as my prostitutes have not mentioned to me. Is Colombia special? Do they have a special hate for those with country codes different from them? I have found that in Colombia they do not engage in imposing the "gringo" tax like they do in a country that I have extensive experience in like the Dominican Republic. And that after the local businesses that I frequent say me on a repeated basis, became much more friendly, complemented me on my Spanish and even remember my usual orders.

Keep practicing your comic routine. You have good material. But your delivery needs a little work. ROTFLMAO!.

Because I fail to see the importance of having a +57 country code for short term visits. I do not live in Colombia. I travel all around the world with my +1 country code. I am uncertain that anyone pays attention to it other than those on ISG. In fact this guy is the first person that mentioned it to me:

Oh and if you are from the Dominican Republic why do you have a Las Vegas phone number?

He asked the question and I answered him.

My iPhone 14 Pro Max 512 has the capability for multiple e-sims.

Don't be a hater. If you want one just buy one. It is an amazing model I do not recommend that individuals buy a iPhone 15 if they already have a iPhone 14. I upgraded to the phone that I have from a iPhone XR. The XR still works perfectly. But I ran out of memory. One of the downsides of iPhones. Fixed memory. Advantage for these who use Android OS is that memory on those phones can usually be upgraded by just adding a bigger memory card. And memory cards are a great value these days. Especially if you catch a sale on one.

There is no reason to be jealous or to fall in love with material items. Money is worthless. Last time I checked you cannot take it with you. Stop tripping and get a grip.

[LoveItHere]

My iPhone 14 Pro Max 512 has the capability for multiple e-sims. Please review the Apple website for more information on that.

OMG! I am hard as a rock. Is this what you tell all the girls when you first meet them about your phone? They must get so wet they nearly drowned themselves. Can you please tell me more? If you posted some pictures I think I would fall in love. I do not think you meant to impress anyone with that information, but you sure have. I want to be you when I grow up.

[BayBoy]

I stayed for several weeks in cities like Lima, Mexico City and it was very safe. My Spanish is not great and I am in my 50's.

I am planning a similar trip (remote work+some sightseeing+hobby) to Colombia in December. I am having some seconds thoughts, as things that I like to do is walking, and it sounds like I would need to be extra cautious even in good areas. Can somebody calm me down on this forum?

I've been coming to Colombia for a number of years, doing a lot of walking around mostly, I don't take that many cabs. Been to Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena and lately mostly Cali and Pereira. Never been robbed. I do most of my walking in the daytime or early evening. If I see some bad boys, I cross the street or go the other way.

One time many years ago in Medellin, some dude stuck his hand in my left pocket. He got nothing, because my dinero is in my right pocket. Keep your wits and stay out of the bad nieghborhoods.

[SubCmdr]

I do not live in Colombia. I visit Colombia to attend to my business and girl friend that I have there.

I meet a girl in person. Negotiate the price on the spot. And then do the deed. How is that going to get a person charged more for sexual services? Exactly what part did you miss about multiple e-sim capability of my iPhone? How difficult is it to have a +57 country code? Especially when my phone allows for dual sims to be active. Oh, I am not getting ripped off my jealous ISG Brother with a phone he may or may not be proud of. Because I travel to Colombia on Business and to see my girlfriend. And unlike your friend, I get my ass licked without having to ask (I just mentioned that I liked it) or without having to spend a lot of money while I am there. And she does not care one bit about the country code I am using on my phone. And it should be noted, when you are primarily worried about the price of the pussy you are paying for and mostly doing business like I do, a country code of +1 does not hurt me one bit. But now you wouldn't know that would you considering who you are.

Enjoy your busy days in Colombia. When I am in Colombia I am in chill mode. I mostly read reports, have meetings where I set the times, and fuck.

LOL you really love to brag about everything. Anyways it makes more sense to have a +57 phone number while you are here. If you use your +1 number then the girls you contact are going to charge you more. By using a +57 WhatsApp and typing in Spanish you get better prices. Plus it just looks more normal to have a +57 number in your daily interactions with people. But I guess for a guy like you (with an IPhone 15 pro max with 512 gb of almacenamiento and what like 16 gigs of RAM) you don't care if you're getting ripped off. You have that "fuck you" money and all the arrogance that goes along with it.

Hope you have a great day.

-Gabacho.

[DiscoverFL]

I stayed for several weeks in cities like Lima, Mexico City and it was very safe. My Spanish is not great and I am in my 50's.

I am planning a similar trip (remote work+some sightseeing+hobby) to Colombia in December. I am having some seconds thoughts, as things that I like to do is walking, and it sounds like I would need to be extra cautious even in good areas. Can somebody calm me down on this forum?

First thing, is don't look like a target, don't look like a tourist. Wear jeans and a dark t-shirt or polo shirt and you blend in as a local or as a resident gringo, no one bats an eye. Leave the dress shirts, dress shoes, dress belt, shinny watch, etc. At home. You want to blend in as a local resident Gringo living off a pension or such without money. Second, carry just your credit card (and have more than one in case you need to replace it) and cash for the day. My license / passport / etc. I have photos in my cell phone. Carry your wallet and cell phone in front pocket. If you carry your backpack (like when I carry my laptop to a co-working place), carry a generic one over a shoulder and all is good. If it gets crowded, packed, metro, or in el centro, then it is ok to sling backpack on front and protect it with your arms (so no one can open a zipper). Same rules as Barcelona, Paris, or London (where pickpockets are MUCH more active).

Next, and this applies to ANYWHERE in the world. Like NYC, 'walk with purpose', don't wander in circles or let yourself look lost or like a target. Look like you know where you are and where you are going. Even if you don't know, just walk towards shops / lights / businesses and then find a good place to reference your phone. If you need to look at your phone, not a problem, just make sure it is a safe spot not right in front of strangers or at the corner of a street near the street (where guys in a moto could ride up, grab your phone, and go). I usually stop mid-block, then can safely look at my phone. Learn to ask "Habla Ingles?" and if they don't and you need to inquire further; it's ok to use Google Translate. They are used to it.

If strangers approach too closely (more than one especially) expect it to be a standard pickpocket scheme. Shove your hands into those two front pockets to protect your belongings and walk away saying "no gracias" and just walk away. They won't stop you, they were just looking for an easy target.

That's it, people will pretty much leave you alone. People are very friendly (at least pretend to be), so you will smile lots and even not having great Spanish is fun and can endear folks. Treat them all with respect, say "hola" lots, and smile. You will love it.

The only other thing I do, is I do bring a backup cheap Amazon unlocked android phone. My email, WhatsApp, etc. Are synced to it and while it only works on WIFI, it gives me easy portability for backup. When I stay longer than a week I get a local sim for it and use that instead of my main phone (especially if out really late at night).

[Gabacho]

I stayed for several weeks in cities like Lima, Mexico City and it was very safe. My Spanish is not great and I am in my 50's.

I am planning a similar trip (remote work+some sightseeing+hobby) to Colombia in December. I am having some seconds thoughts, as things that I like to do is walking, and it sounds like I would need to be extra cautious even in good areas. Can somebody calm me down on this forum?

I've been all over Colombia and walking around in public during daytime hours I have never had a problem, other than homeless people asking for change but that happens everywhere. Bogota especially around the Carrera Septima area is real nice to walk around with some good restaurants and bars and lots of people out and about. The weather is cooler so you might want a light jacket. Medellin is warmer but currently we are in the rainy season so pack an umbrella if un will he outside any length of time especially in the afternoons.

I recommend you try Alitas Colombianas and BBC (Bogota Beer Company).

And in Medellin California Buffet near the Ayura metro station in Envigado for an excellent selection of food including sushi, Chinese, and all you can eat grilled to order steaks for about 60 k COP drink included.

A nice day trip from medellin that no one here ever mentions is the town of Caldas, Antioquia (take the metro linea A as far south as possible to estacion La Estrella) then from there look for busses that say "metro caldas" and if you pay with your same civica card as you used on the metro then you get a discount on the bus. Last time I went I got a bottle a Ron de Caldas at a local store there and sat down in their little plaza there under the gazebo drinking my rum and enjoying the scenery (drinking in public is legal here). I felt very safe the entire time and even ran into one of my regular girls who happened to be there confitiando and we ended up going to get a bite to eat and then came back to my place.

-Gabacho.

[Gabacho]

My iPhone 14 Pro Max 512 has the capability for multiple e-sims. Please review the Apple website for more information on that. I have multiple e-sims in multiple countries. T-mobile offers excellent plans, one of which use. So, I am quite comfortable in my international travel using my US based number. I have nothing to hide. I do not live in Colombia. I visit Colombia to attend to my business and girl friend that I have there.

https://www.t-mobile.com/plan-details

So that is the how now let us dress the why for those who need education on telecommunication issues.

Well the short answer is: because I can! LOL! I happen to like Las Vegas a lot. It is my favorite city in the (Dis) United States of America. I do not see the need to set my international operations up for anyone other than for me. I have a system that works.

I am not FROM the Dominican Republic. Maybe some did not get the memo because they are not on my distribution list? All you have do if you want to know my country of origin is to read my extensive body of posts over the years. Very easy to figure out where I am from and where I currently live. I have nothing to hide. Nor do I need to hide behind my keyboard. I have met / meet my fellow ISG brothers who are not afraid to come out from behind their keyboards all over the world. And I maintain contact with them through WhatsApp and Line.

WhatsApp is the standard for Northern, Central, and the Southern Americas. Line is standard for many countries in East Asia. That is how I communicate. I rarely make a regular phone call or text. Line is a very cool program. If you meet a girl and want to exchange contact information she can show your her QR Code on the spot, you take a picture of it and you receive her Line ID directly. Keeps yours and her phone number private.

In this day an age all you need is a persons country code and their phone number in WhatsApp. If you have internet you can communicate. For more information, please review the attached thumbnail. I get one of those messages each time I have wheels down in a country. All those questioning my bonafides please note this on just one of the many I have received when I arrived in Colombia.

LOL you really love to brag about everything. Anyways it makes more sense to have a +57 phone number while you are here. If you use your +1 number then the girls you contact are going to charge you more. By using a +57 WhatsApp and typing in Spanish you get better prices. Plus it just looks more normal to have a +57 number in your daily interactions with people. But I guess for a guy like you (with an IPhone 15 pro max with 512 gb of almacenamiento and what like 16 gigs of RAM) you don't care if you're getting ripped off. You have that "fuck you" money and all the arrogance that goes along with it.

Hope you have a great day.

-Gabacho.