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10-17-21 17:42 #50033
Posts: 3Trip
I will be in Medellin Oct. 31-nov7 if anyone wants to hook up.
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10-17-21 17:39 #50032
Posts: 433Originally Posted by PepolesBuddy [View Original Post]
The author is giving us a list of do's and don'ts after his friend was robbed (x3) last at gunpoint, and he was too, then stabbed.
The author tells us he would still return to Colombia but change his ways.
What's that famous north flowing river in Africa called? Denial.
Could be the addiction some of us here have called Puszy a. K. a. Quim on the cranium.
Maybe all we can do sometimes is to suggest, allude to, or just watch the downward spiral, not unlike seeing a beautiful crack hore get skinnier and waste away as time passes.
What can be done? Pokemon, save 'them all?
You can get an extensive list of do's and don'ts tattooed to your forearm, or committed to memory.
But if your a foreigner in Medellin and can be identified as such from your appearance and language to your dress or mannerisms, You may as well have a neon flashing bullseye target on your back complete with audio that says "yes im a gringo with money or bank card how will you separate me from it ? " LOL.
Famous last words. It won't happen to me - Just keep your head on a swivel- I'm very careful- those other guys are stupid- it is what it is- it won't happen again- it doesn't bother me- I'm in control- just stay positive- I just RTFF. Lol
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10-17-21 17:12 #50031
Posts: 4026"Keep the facebook scene a secret"? Is that a sarcastic comment? The facebook scene is about as secret as Lleras girls.
Originally Posted by Tasss [View Original Post]
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10-17-21 17:09 #50030
Posts: 4026It's completely unfair to use a broad brush to paint guys as numbnuts. It's true in my case but that doesn't mean it's the case for most others.
Originally Posted by JustTK [View Original Post]
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10-17-21 17:01 #50029
Posts: 65Correcto
Originally Posted by Tasss [View Original Post]
I am impressed that every body wears masks and some business would ask you to wear. I travelled by Metro a lot. All the bars were busy during week end. I find Medellin restaurants more cleaner and well kept then USA. Staff is always well dressed, they clean their counters and kitchen every few minutes.
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10-17-21 16:58 #50028
Posts: 4026A bit of real talk, those of you who have been here or been coming here since the 90's should know that 2016 FARC peace accord and ceasefire was the inflection point that led to the level of tourism (all types, including punters) that we see today. History will give the liberal administration that preceded Ivan Duque credit for turning around Colombia's image of unbridled terrorism and mayhem and growing in the tourism sector. If you were here during the lockdown you would have seen the increase in disaffected young people joining FARC like groups and FARC like groups engaging in a campaign of assassinations of rural social and political leaders become the number 2 news story behind the pandemic. It was not a story at all in international media. Reports about the severe economic decline caused by the pandemic did show up in the international media. That economic decline continues but now that the pandemic is under better control it is only affecting the lower strata of the population.
In spite of all of this, there has been a noticeable uptick in punter arrivals. It's noticeable even in grimy Centro. In my opinion, the impact is much greater in more upscale and gringo centric venues. In Centro, even though there are many more gringos than in the past, their impact is minimal. The Centro scene and its cost is unchanged in my experience. Now, a prediction. In the run up to the national election there will be an increasing number of the traditional street demonstrations. Several metro and bus routes were disrupted by them yesterday afternoon. This election will be the first (and hopefully the last) with a pandemic in flight. I expect the ongoing economic pressure will ratchet up the intensity and quantity of street demonstrations and possibly riots. I should not have to point out the impact that will have on punter and mainstream tourism. On another front, Colombia's right wing media are propping up its preferred candidates with now familiar demagogic commentary about immigration, race, and poverty.
Originally Posted by Balboa [View Original Post]
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10-17-21 16:55 #50027
Posts: 25Originally Posted by LoveItHere69 [View Original Post]
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10-17-21 16:21 #50026
Posts: 4026If you search the comment history of those groups you will find that sort of finger pointing going back 10+ years.
Originally Posted by DonCarlos1234 [View Original Post]
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10-17-21 16:11 #50025
Posts: 4026I 100% support the interest of many in La Isla, Gustos etc. I have some doubts about how fair it is to complain about big spenders in a business that directly caters to that market segment. I do understand that big spenders have a lot more impact in Lleras / Gustos / LaIsla etc than they do in the gritty world of Centro rats. I recently heard about new restrictions in Lleras aimed at reducing the number of providers. If the restrictions push them back to Plaza Botero or the late night San Diego scene, well so be it.
Originally Posted by GringoItaliano [View Original Post]
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10-17-21 15:45 #50024
Posts: 387Lets not purposefully fuck Medellin up.
Originally Posted by Osteoknot [View Original Post]
I've told you before, I really do enjoy reading your posts, its entertaining to read about your "over the top" and "on the edge" lifestyle. Personally I don't know you or care about you, and if your behavior leads to your demise, that was your choice, bless you either way. You post very regularly about your reckless behavior and your last adventure almost landed you in jail, but more importantly people who consistently engage in this type of reckless behavior could have a very real impact on how the game is played in Medellin. There is already a strong movement against sex tourism there in the city, you can look up the recent Medellin news clips on youtube. If we all start treating Medellin like its a game of Grand Theft Auto, eventually authorities are going to pay much more attention to the single gringos who are clearly there to take advantage of cheap drugs and prostitutes and have little respect or regard for anything else in the city. [Deleted by Admin]. This is going to just encourage more members / readers / mongers to act like assholes on vacation down there, until it gets to the point the authorities crackdown on prostitution and Medellin turns into Havana. A gringo can't even walk down the street with a girl in Havana without a cop harassing you. It also makes gringos targets, more wreckless gringoes will lead to more predatory scams to shake them down, especially in a poverty stricken nation. [Deleted by Admin] on the forum, etc.
I sincerely do thank you for sharing the story about your shakedown, that is very valuable information which should be shared and puts a good warning out to other members about the possible dangers of Medellin. I am also being over cautious in my post and I apologize if it comes off as harsh, but I think its very important to state posts like these to remind people that Medellin is a great place, but things can change quickly in just a few years.
If we all play the game safely, the game will be there for us longer and its a safer, cheaper, more enjoyable game to play. You as a player will also last longer. As I have said before, keep your head down and enjoy the ride. The forum should focus on the sharing of information for the safety and enjoyment of us mongers. Not a tool used to contribute to our own demise.[Deleted by Admin]
I was warned by a moderator before for a similar post. The moderator claimed I am discouraging people from posting. I am not discouraging people from posting, I am promoting monger safety. None of us want to end up in the situation Osteo was in, and it should be stated here for all readers to see. I don't see anything wrong with my post, and hopefully it is allowed to be posted.
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10-17-21 15:28 #50023
Posts: 5654Originally Posted by DonCarlos1234 [View Original Post]
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10-17-21 14:44 #50022
Posts: 5465Originally Posted by DonCarlos1234 [View Original Post]
Twenty years ago I was a strip club aficionado. In my favorite local club everyone knew me. I wasn't a big spender, but I was a dependable customer. I was always friendly and polite and treated everyone right. Every now and then some group would come in and make it rain. The newer girls would flock to that table hoping to have a big night. The better dancers mostly kept to their regulars, because they knew that that group wouldn't be back, but the regulars were there every week.
Right now there are crowds making it rain. In another 6 months they'll be throwing their money somewhere else.
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10-17-21 14:35 #50021
Posts: 23First visit 10/31 - 11/5 tips
Hey everyone,
First I wanted to thank everyone for their reports, I feel like I know the area already.
I am visiting Medellin from 10/31 - 11/5.
I picked hotel Duparc because of location but was thinking of switching to energy living, thoughts?
I am 35 lots of tats and have pretty good success in dr picking up local girls in the mall. Is the mall a good spot to get WhatsApp in Medellin?
Is Fase dos or la Isla worth it?
Are the escorts listed online real pics usually, or cat fish?
I am a noobie so any advice you have?
I read online that I can buy a prepaid phone in the airport, is that true? I have a burner phone in the states but not sute if it will work there.
Best clubs to visit? I read gusto and luxury?
I will be sure to post a in depth trip report. I use take me back to Sosua for DR, I promise I will here.
Is mansion worth it? I was going to book 2 nights there so then I have access to it, but I already booked my full stay at Duparc, is that even worth it?
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10-17-21 10:56 #50020
Posts: 413Now you know why some of us don't give advice or tips here.
Originally Posted by GringoItaliano [View Original Post]Last edited by DonCarlos1234; 10-17-21 at 10:57. Reason: spelling
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10-17-21 03:59 #50019
Posts: 749Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]