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05-04-22 18:23 #6472
Posts: 383Originally Posted by LoveItHere69 [View Original Post]
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05-03-22 21:34 #6471
Posts: 1643I consider the climate here to be a huge bonus when you focus on the temperature
Originally Posted by MikeBen78 [View Original Post]
We just finished the rainiest month of the year, April. I grew up in Tampa Bay, Florida and the total rainfall per year was roughly the same, depending on your source. One feature about the rain in Medellin I have never seen mentioned is the large amount that falls between midnight and sunrise, which I consider a plus.
As my grandma used to say, unless you're made of sugar you're not going to melt when it rains, and it will be neither freezing or sweltering here when it does.
As far as learning Spanish, there is no better proven method than "immersion" or being forced to use it because of where you are living of visiting. And stop for a moment and think about learning Spanish compared to Thai or Vietnamese or any SE Asian language, and the benefit becomes more obvious.
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05-03-22 21:19 #6470
Posts: 619Originally Posted by MikeBen78 [View Original Post]
I remember my first trip to SEA I was at the bar and backpackers twice my age was saying how us new travelers messed up everything by offering money needlessly for everything so in turn police were now trying to arrest foreigners to get bribes, or taxis were not turning on the meter and just say a fair that was 4 x the meter amount.
Uganda, Tanzania, or Nigeria is next to become ruined.
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05-03-22 05:11 #6469
Posts: 4Thanks everyone for the feedback. I really appreciate your input and it's been the most interesting suggestions I've gotten so far!
I've been reading the forums as a lurker for a few months and it's been really interesting to see that all the mongers in SE Asia say South America is the new paradise. Although several of you recommended Thailand, the SE Asia mongers are leaving that scene and are adamant it has been ruined.
I'll definitely do more research on Chile and Montenegro, but I would be lying if I told you I wasn't partial to Medellin. The weather alone is a huge attraction for Medellin, but my biggest concern is knowing very basic Spanish (not enough to carry a full conversation). I'm sure I can pick it up relatively quick at my age but it's still a concern.
Thanks again!
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05-02-22 16:47 #6468
Posts: 619The land of smiles
Originally Posted by MikeBen78 [View Original Post]
3 hours direct to POP.
5 Hours direct to CTG.
20 hours with a transfer in DXB to BKK.
I'm far from 40 and if its $2500 a month it would be Pattaya Thailand, The money goes further and the girls are on their best behavior where if the gringo does not go looking for trouble to get set up and extorted he will not find it. Also once I got away from the bar girl scene and went to freelancer clubs I just had a much better experience where many girls were willing to do it for free and was not all about P4P, they just wanted a good time and some foreign chocolate jajaja.
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05-02-22 16:20 #6467
Posts: 682Originally Posted by MikeBen78 [View Original Post]
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05-02-22 15:33 #6466
Posts: 15815Originally Posted by MikeBen78 [View Original Post]
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05-02-22 14:55 #6465
Posts: 383The amount of income needed depends on your lifestyle and how much of that is taxed. As a general rule of thumb, I'd say your money goes 2.5 to 3 x as far in Colombia as the USA So $2500/ mth is similar to $80,000 to $90,000 lifestyle in the USA.
$2500 should be fine if you live a basic lifestyle with no car (expensive in Colombia), nice 2 bedroom in safe area, eat out regularly, and a couple dates a week. If you're not fluent in Spanish and haven't been to Colombia frequently I would suggest Medellin to start and look at Laureles and maybe Poblado (after you figure out your budget). It's getting more expensive, but the Paisa attitude is pretty chill and there are enough gringos around that you could find a social group.
Check out Medellin Guru for more info. I personally think I'd be bored to death if I retired that early, but to each their own!
Originally Posted by MikeBen78 [View Original Post]
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05-02-22 03:29 #6464
Posts: 4To the fellows who have sampled the various destinations, if you were back in your early 30's and had the chance to retire on $2500 USD passive income per month, where would you choose? More specifically, I'm having the hardest time figuring out where the attitudes of the population are fun, welcoming and friendly to be around.
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04-28-22 23:50 #6463
Posts: 2580Just a suggestion
Originally Posted by LegitNooby [View Original Post]
Cross into Tijuana and stay at Cascadas.
And get your feet wet.
Captain Solo can show you around he's a great monger there.
Not many know more about Tijuana than him.
I've been going there a long time but I think he lives an hour north and has been going every weekend for 35 yrs!
You won't regret it!
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04-28-22 23:39 #6462
Posts: 619Originally Posted by Balboa [View Original Post]
It's tricky to answer a vague question without knowing OP vax status which is why I provided the link to the embassy site so they can see if they needed a COVID test or not based on their vax status.
At JjBee62 broke down the information on the embassy site in detail when a COVID test is needed to enter Colombia which is listed on the embassy site listed under Entry and Exit Requirements at the second bullet point.
But all this won't really matter on Sunday as articles started vaccinates are no longer required to enter Colombia. So if OP is set to travel after May 1st, then they are all clear as no vax card or test is required. I would still bring the card though but that's just me as it's better to have the card and get through than not have it and be denied.
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04-28-22 23:00 #6461
Posts: 5430Originally Posted by Balboa [View Original Post]
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04-28-22 22:57 #6460
Posts: 702Agree
Originally Posted by Balboa [View Original Post]
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04-28-22 22:06 #6459
Posts: 1061Originally Posted by Nypher [View Original Post]
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04-28-22 15:40 #6458
Posts: 619Visit the embassy website
Originally Posted by Shamester [View Original Post]
Visit Colombias official Embassy site and read what the COVID entry requirements are as no one knows your vaccine status. https://co.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/.