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[Old Parr]

I have a friend who is a native Spanish speaker but wants to learn the English language by taking private one on one lessons via Skype. Does anyone have any recommendations for teachers that teach at a beginners level?

Your kindness in helping my friend out is very appreciated!

[Rodeo9112]

Saw episode one and wow. Those girls are something else. If I were a cannibal, those girls wouldn't make it to season two. Love the sexy school girl look.

Yeah, I have to admit, I've been watching since it was suggested on this thread. I'm on episode 22 of season 1. It's pretty good. A good insight into the motivations these girls have (beyond just implants). And yes, amazingly hot girls. I'm picking up a little lingo also!

[Gagoo]

Last time or second to last time I visited Bogota (circa 2009), a Hooters' had opened in Zona Rosa. Is it still there? If so, any success landing any Hooters girls? I had a great time with a non-pro Hooters girl. I think she ended up leaving Colombia temporarily to help train at a new Hooters in Argentina.

Any assistance is appreciated!

I'm fairly sure it is still open. I have been there twice and might stop by in a few days. You would have to try to swap numbers with them. I am not too familiar with the Hooters in Bogota though. I am very familiar with the Hooters in Medellin. I have tried many many times to get their numbers and stuff. They said they aren't supposed to do that with customers. They get hit on many many times every day. But I have seen some guys go there and it was obvious the guy is a boyfriend of one of the girls. I have joked and asked a girl in Medellin so many times, but she just takes it as a joke now. Except one time I said she can come by to clean my apartment. They she asked me when. Then I had to tell her I don't have an apartment in Medellin. If I had my own apartment there I might have got my foot in the door. I heard rumors that a few of the girls will make extra money on the side. A taxi driver that was there said he has 2 girls there that he can arrange for me to have sex with. I just never followed though. He seemed to pushy. The girls in the Medellin Hooters usually for 6 days a week, and 10 or more hours a day and they will be lucky to make $500 USD a month. It would be nice to rent one of these girls for a weekend, and give her a full months pay.

[Gagoo]

There is a new video from VICE on YouTube about illegal gold mining and the effects of Mercury poisoning. It is very interesting as it shows stuff the men use to fight impotence, and shows the military blowing mining equipment up with C4 explosives. These are all in Antioquia, and even Medellin in mentioned. https://youtu.be/z_KAOD6IZmE.

[Larry David]

Sometimes art imitates life. If you are interested in enhancing your time in Colombia, it makes sense to understand the culture: what is important to these beautiful girls? I highly recommend a TV series of several years ago called. "Sin Senos no Hay Paraso. " "Without tits there is no paradise. " It's on Netflix.

In Spanish, of course, but with English subtitles.

Only good energy, amigos.

Saw episode one and wow. Those girls are something else. If I were a cannibal, those girls wouldn't make it to season two. Love the sexy school girl look.

[Sun08]

Last year while I was in Bogota I used my Debit card which had no chip in a Citibank ATM and was able to get cash up to $500 US. I am reading here the Citibank is closed or closing in Colombia. Has anyone used a debit card with no chip recently in any other bank? What other banks allow more cask withdraw like 800 k+ colombian peso? Thanks.

[Rodeo9112]

Sometimes art imitates life. If you are interested in enhancing your time in Colombia, it makes sense to understand the culture: what is important to these beautiful girls? I highly recommend a TV series of several years ago called. "Sin Senos no Hay Paraso. " "Without tits there is no paradise. " It's on Netflix.

In Spanish, of course, but with English subtitles.

Only good energy, amigos.

I just watched episode 1. Good show! Lots of pretty girls with hot bods; must've all been cast in Medellin!

[Legal Tender]

Sometimes art imitates life. If you are interested in enhancing your time in Colombia, it makes sense to understand the culture: what is important to these beautiful girls? I highly recommend a TV series of several years ago called. "Sin Senos no Hay Paraso. " "Without tits there is no paradise. " It's on Netflix.

In Spanish, of course, but with English subtitles.

Only good energy, amigos.

[Fun Luvr]

Greetings,

Some friends and I will be in Medellin at the end of June and I have a few questions I couldn't find after reviewing reports:

Is there a "ground zero" neighborhood in Medellin that's central to all the mongering action? I know in Panama it's the Veneto, but how about here?

Generally speaking, does Hotel Security add a chica fee to your hotel bill? If so, what's the typical damage?

Do pharmacies provide items without prescriptions? I'm mostly talking Viagras or equal BTW.

Are tourists usually hounded with handouts, tourist trap scams, etc? In other words, will we be bombarded as we enter and exit hotels, bars, restaurants, etc? Just want an idea what to expect.

Is there any particular neighborhood or establishment that we should avoid at all costs? Usually every country has a least one or more spots that stand out amongst the rest as "stay out".

Lastly, how's the water and food quality generally speaking? I haven't read anything bad about either, but thought I'd ask people who visit often or live there.

Thank you all!

I'll answer the questions that I have some knowledge of.

Medellin is not like many mongering cities. There is no place where the chicas are waiting for you to select them and take them to your hotel. Well, Mayorista is somewhat like that but generally the chicas are in the lower half of the grading scale. There are many casas (primarily daytime) in the downtown area that have a variety of chicas. Those are for in-house consumption. Some of the chicas will visit you during the hours they are not working at the casa. You need a session with them and discuss if they are available outside the casa. At night, there are strip clubs, but I have never been to one.

Usually, only the high-end hotels will add a chica fee, if they even allow chicas in your room. Some do not. Ask the hotel about their guest policy and any extra charges before making a reservation.

Almost all drugs are available without a prescription. The exception being any habit-forming drugs. Generic Viagra is very cheap. Less than fifty cents for a 50 MG pill.

There are very few hawkers handing out advertisements. In the downtown area, occasionally you will run into someone handing out business cards for a casa.

There are areas you should avoid, but I can't list them. Some of the local people have told me to avoid the area around the Prado metro stop. I know the areas that are safe and I stay in those areas. I have not encountered any problem walking in Poblado or Laureles, day or night; and in the downtown area during daylight. Always be aware of your surroundings and don't flash expensive items like jewelry, expensive watches, Iphones and Samsung Galaxys. The police there are your friends, treat them like a friend.

Generally speaking, the food and water are safe. I have had two bad experiences, one with water and one with food. Tap water is safe to drink. I should have known better the one bad experience with water. I checked into the apartment and there was very little water pressure. The manager of the apartment said there was a broken water line in the area. Without thinking, I filled a water pitcher and put it in the refrigerator. A day after drinking that water I had very bad stomach pains. Never vomited, but the pains lasted about a day and a half. The food, I am fairly sure was some chicken wings I ate at a restaurant in Laureles. They did not taste right. I think they were pre-cooked and then deep fried when ordered. Probably not refrigerated in between. For lunch, I eat traditional Colombian food and have never had a problem. The traditional food outside Parque Lleras is very cheap. About $3 for a complete lunch.

I have visited Medellin 21 times, almost 200 days there.

[AddictedToWomen]

It was still there 18 months ago. I just stopped in for one beer, but none of the girls working there were especially hot.

Agreed: their girls are like their food, uninspiring.

[AddictedToWomen]

There is a Citibank office in Bogota (or was. Someone mentioned something about Citibank closing S. A. Offices), not sure what services besides ATM usage they might offer.

Correct. Citi's pulling out of retail banking in Colombia and Brazil.

[JjBee62]

Last time or second to last time I visited Bogota (circa 2009), a Hooters' had opened in Zona Rosa. Is it still there? If so, any success landing any Hooters girls? I had a great time with a non-pro Hooters girl. I think she ended up leaving Colombia temporarily to help train at a new Hooters in Argentina.

Any assistance is appreciated!

It was still there 18 months ago. I just stopped in for one beer, but none of the girls working there were especially hot.

[Rodeo9112]

Last time or second to last time I visited Bogota (circa 2009), a Hooters' had opened in Zona Rosa. Is it still there? If so, any success landing any Hooters girls? I had a great time with a non-pro Hooters girl. I think she ended up leaving Colombia temporarily to help train at a new Hooters in Argentina.

Any assistance is appreciated!

[TonyTigre]

Greetings,

Some friends and I will be in Medellin at the end of June and I have a few questions I couldn't find after reviewing reports:

Is there a "ground zero" neighborhood in Medellin that's central to all the mongering action? I know in Panama it's the Veneto, but how about here?

Generally speaking, does Hotel Security add a chica fee to your hotel bill? If so, what's the typical damage?

Do pharmacies provide items without prescriptions? I'm mostly talking Viagras or equal BTW.

Are tourists usually hounded with handouts, tourist trap scams, etc? In other words, will we be bombarded as we enter and exit hotels, bars, restaurants, etc? Just want an idea what to expect.

Is there any particular neighborhood or establishment that we should avoid at all costs? Usually every country has a least one or more spots that stand out amongst the rest as "stay out".

Lastly, how's the water and food quality generally speaking? I haven't read anything bad about either, but thought I'd ask people who visit often or live there.

Thank you all!

[You Can]

I do similar to other replies. In Cartagena I feel less worried then in Medellin where I take more precautions because I often stay in places with no doorman / front desk guy. So there's a lot more chance of a problem.

Wow. Well I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who was paranoid about ATMs not working and carried cash instead. Your paygrade is a bit different from mine. I only carried a few hundred USD in case none of my cards worked (there was no way I was going to let any of the stateside "currency exchanges" rip me off for any amount of COP.).

So, if you don't mind me asking, what steps do you take to prevent theft? On my first (and only) visit I distributed my currency in three places: In an ordinary-looking leather belt with a secret stash pouch on the inside, some in my regular wallet, and the rest in a soft, neck wallet that I always tote abroad anyways, to keep my passport in. Luckily there were only brief minor detours in getting cash from ATMs, but I did bring enough to cover the minimum expenses for my stay. Without a safe in the hotel room, which is not a sure bet for security, I'd be nervous about carrying a few grand around. Advice for reducing risks or minimizing losses? I find myself thinking of Rob Schneider's stoner character on SNL, who was always contriving a "place to hide your weed".