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[Elvis 2008]

Damn, that could put a damper on things! Thanks for the heads up, I set a passport appointment for this Friday. I guess I'm forming over the $60 for the expedited arrival.

LN, you can get a passport faster than that: https://travel.state.gov/content/tra.../get-fast.html.

Call 1-877-487-2778 from 8:00 am To 10:00 pm ET, Mondays through Fridays. Our appointment line for Urgent Travel Service is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

What you will get is a directory of places you can go to and get a passport that same day. I flew to El Paso, had an appointment at 1 PM and walked out with a new passport and passport card that same day. I recommend you get both. You can carry the card with you for an ID and leave the book in your hotel room. The card allows you to get into Mexico and Canada by land but you need the book for air travel. I also recommend that you get the passport with extra pages in it. I think my old one was 25 pages and my current one is 50.

You can just book travel and cancel it later. I booked a hotel in Mexico that was $50 a night and cancelled it so I had a travel reservation to meet the requirement of traveling in 2 weeks. The cancellation cost me nothing.

Even the expedited passport option takes 5 to 7 weeks. You have to go to a federal building yourself to get the same day passport last I checked. Before you could pay a few hundred to an agency, but that was not available last I checked.

The federal building with the most availability to get into when I checked was in El Paso, but you should call and see. Good luck.

[LegitNooby]

Nothing wrong with that. Until about 10 years ago I had no passport. I had been into Mexico and Canada, but back then no passport was required within the tourist zone.

Then I needed to get a passport for work. Since I was only going to be driving into Canada I just got the passport card. A few months later I decided to take my first trip to Colombia. I had to stop my trips to Canada and mail in my passport card to get a new card and passport.

It doesn't matter when you start. It only matters that you start.

Yessss this is the energy I need!

I've been looking up about the crime in Medellin and it's spooking me a bit LOL. Still moving forward with the plan, though I am considering other locations as possible alternatives for a first time trip.

[Huacho]

I am a legit nooby, hence the name haha. First time leaving the states. I think it's good if things take a bit longer and aren't too rushed. Gives me plenty of time to make sure I'm properly prepared.

Do you speak Spanish? I think MDE could be a good destination for a first timer just because there is so much prostitution but the more Spanish a first timer has, the less risk he will face. Also I think the Mansion might be a good landing point but am of the opinion you do not want to stay there for ten days. Maybe three days there and a week in a hotel. First timers should not mess with apartments, Airbnb and such. Too risky.

[JjBee62]

I am a legit nooby, hence the name haha. First time leaving the states. I think it's good if things take a bit longer and aren't too rushed. Gives me plenty of time to make sure I'm properly prepared.

Nothing wrong with that. Until about 10 years ago I had no passport. I had been into Mexico and Canada, but back then no passport was required within the tourist zone.

Then I needed to get a passport for work. Since I was only going to be driving into Canada I just got the passport card. A few months later I decided to take my first trip to Colombia. I had to stop my trips to Canada and mail in my passport card to get a new card and passport.

It doesn't matter when you start. It only matters that you start.

[Nypher]

I am a legit nooby, hence the name haha. First time leaving the states. I think it's good if things take a bit longer and aren't too rushed. Gives me plenty of time to make sure I'm properly prepared.

First time leaving the states and your going into Medellin? Jaja.

I would strongly suggest going with someone who has been there before or meet up with someone from ISG who is a vet over there so you don't get blindsided by things that can turn your first trip into a bad one. Everyone's first trip should be an enjoyable one that makes them want to return ASAP Jajaj.

Waiting to her your adventures when you land.

Happy mongering jajaja.

[LegitNooby]

How was is this plan going to work where you're trying to run before you can walk?

You've done all your reading, research, planning to finally make the trip, but you don't have a passport, which means that you cannot even get a plane ticket, your not vaccinated, but your making hotel reservations?

Are you going solo?

I have to ask, are you a new applicant or renewing an expired passport?

I am a legit nooby, hence the name haha. First time leaving the states. I think it's good if things take a bit longer and aren't too rushed. Gives me plenty of time to make sure I'm properly prepared.

[Nypher]

Awesome stuff.

Diet and exercise started today. Going to get the covid shot now. Looking into passport, apparently it takes 6-8 weeks. So taking the trip in 8-10 weeks seems feasible.

Not sure if you saw my post about booking at hotel m. I reached out to them via email, checking flights daily. Looks like the end of June is pretty pricey but there are some cheap ones at the start of July. Just going to keep checking in.

How was is this plan going to work where you're trying to run before you can walk?

You've done all your reading, research, planning to finally make the trip, but you don't have a passport, which means that you cannot even get a plane ticket, your not vaccinated, but your making hotel reservations?

Are you going solo?

I have to ask, are you a new applicant or renewing an expired passport?

[JjBee62]

Hi, does Medellin have traditional brothels? Like a place where I can walk in, girls are in front of their rooms, where I can take a look and then buy the services there?

They are referred to as "Casas." You can search for reports about them in the Medellin thread. You walk in, someone will direct you to a waiting area, then the girls will all come past you one at a time and introduce themselves. Once the lineup is finished, you'll be asked who you want. A few minutes later she will come and lead you to the room.

Most casas request payment in advance. One exception is New Life.

[JjBee62]

Yeah I actually did get in touch with them. They want 2-3 weeks advance and 1-2 day deposit, this the norm?

Yes. They want 2 days deposit to hold the room and want the remainder in cash. I believe there is a discount for cash.

[LegitNooby]

Go to the website. Click on make a reservation. Send an email to the email address listed. In the email, give them how many nights you want and a date range. Also tell them that you learned about it on ISG and that you're a member of ISG. They should respond within a day.

Yeah I actually did get in touch with them. They want 2-3 weeks advance and 1-2 day deposit, this the norm?

[LegitNooby]

Do bear in mind that you most likely won't be able to actually book a flight until the passport comes, because you will need the number and expiration date.

Damn, that could put a damper on things! Thanks for the heads up, I set a passport appointment for this Friday. I guess I'm forming over the $60 for the expedited arrival.

[Raul69]

Hi, does Medellin have traditional brothels? Like a place where I can walk in, girls are in front of their rooms, where I can take a look and then buy the services there?

[Huacho]

Looking into passport, apparently it takes 6-8 weeks. So taking the trip in 8-10 weeks seems feasible.

Do bear in mind that you most likely won't be able to actually book a flight until the passport comes, because you will need the number and expiration date.

[JjBee62]

How do I book there?

I went to the website it said to email, I tried to call but some guy just kept saying Hello, lmao.

Go to the website. Click on make a reservation. Send an email to the email address listed. In the email, give them how many nights you want and a date range. Also tell them that you learned about it on ISG and that you're a member of ISG. They should respond within a day.

[LegitNooby]

General safety.

Staying at the Mansion you shouldn't have much to worry about. Don't leave a bunch of cash lying around in the room.

The Mansion is located 1 block off of Avenida Poblado. I've walked down that section many times at all hours of the day and night and never had a problem. You'll probably just be walking back from the local restaurants. Anything much farther, spend the $2-$3 for a taxi.

When you go to the ATM, and there's a Davivienda ATM right next to La Strada (where you'll probably have a few meals), take whatever card you're using and not your wallet. Wallets make easy to spot bulges.

I keep my pockets organized like this:

Left front pocket. Phone..

Awesome stuff.

Diet and exercise started today. Going to get the covid shot now. Looking into passport, apparently it takes 6-8 weeks. So taking the trip in 8-10 weeks seems feasible.

Not sure if you saw my post about booking at hotel m. I reached out to them via email, checking flights daily. Looks like the end of June is pretty pricey but there are some cheap ones at the start of July. Just going to keep checking in.