Medellin Reports

[Stratone]

Maybe your not liked because your an ASSHOLE!

You should try to act like a good person most of the time, not when you want something, I. E. Money to support poor people!

Wake up IDiota!

Wow, Right outta left field. And from a 1 report history expert too.

I for one have spent some time w/ Greg at the mansion & around town.

To me he seemed like a reglar bloke that was pretty fut to hand with.

He is running a business. Somtimes that takes a serious stance.

Ignore this Greg, probably had to shut this guy down in the past.

Economy willing I will see you.

Stratone

[Hioctane]

With this situation I would also think about inspecting my luggage. Afterall there's nothing like being volunteered to be a mule while you were past out. Granted this sort of smuggling is rare these days, but still being stopped at TSA or customs would be one bad situation with an uncorroborated story. Unless you happen to file a police report.

I will inspect my bag before leaving for the airport to from now on. They specifically asked me when I checked in if I packed the bag myself, and whether the bag was in my possession and view at all times.

[Tanager]

There will always be crime, there will always be vicitms, but Fase Dose is a gringo and mafiaso hang out, my suggestion is to avoid the place.

I can't disagree. There are safer venues available.

For different reasons, I feel similarly about the girls on Calle 85 (Mayorista); that's a local, working-class scene. It's located there because of the truck market (farmer's market) right next door. Of course, it's generally not a problem to be there (I've stayed there), and the people are friendly, but they don't want their local scene over run by gringos looking for the cheap trick. It's also quite public, so there can be pride issues at stake. So it just doesn't feel right to me, and I bet the local boys would rather keep that to themselves.

[Menteng]

Ilikepussy,

I'm Asian, to be more specific, I'm from Indonesia. I think, being an Asian has it's benefits when mongering in Medellin. Unlike the gringo's, there are not too many of us there (I might be the only Indonesian). The girls treat me as a curiosity and that defines their attitude: more friendly.

[Aussie Greg]

Tango,

Just call Marcy when your in town and see when we are going up, I hope to do it once a week, your very welcome.

Aussie G.

Hi Greg,

I'm planning on visiting Medellin for the first time at the end of Oct.

Would like to take that walk with you.

PM me with contact info as the MM is already booked.

[Aussie Greg]

Slamcity 7777 and Larenzo,

Thanks very much for your responce guy's, yes there is another side of Medellin, "the real one"

We at the Mansion have what we call the Tourist Police, they look after all issues with the hotels here in Poblado and call in a few times each week to have a sandwich, coke and a chit-chat, we find out whats going on in Medellin ect.

They asked us one year to donate to the Cancer Hospital in San Vincente at christmas time which we and many of our guests also donated, plus guy's on this board to, many of our guests went with us to the party that they held at the hospital.
Seeing children dieing of cancer was a big shock but we all had a great time for a few hours and gave out many presents, many other hotels, Macdonalds ect gave big time to.

What we have now in Medellin is that many families are without food so the Police asked us to donate again or to see what we could do.

Exito make up food parcels which cost about 20,000 pesos, you can buy them, drop them of at the Mansion and when we have enough, we call the police, they give us a couple of days notice and then we go up and donate, they have people on the groud up there and it gets to the real people in need, we go along for the ride.

Its best if you go to Exito your self and purchase what you think you can afford, we dont want to deal in money, but we do if somebody sends it by Money Gram ect.

Thats about it mate's, you can call Marcy here in the Mansion office, she'll be very happy to help out with the drop off's and what time we go up the mountain.

Her number is 266 8626 and e-mail is info@medellinmansion.com

Aussie G.

Hello Greg,

I'll be in Mede in mid Nov. and would very much like to help some poor families....see the "other side" of mede...

I'm not a scared of going to the hood, I'm Asian, sort of brown, dark haired, and in the 5foot-5-8 height range that common in South America...long story short I don't stick out like a 6 foot gringo... and but if the cops do come...what ever...

I'd like more info about this thing your doing, is this your private charity? just a good deed you're doing? just something you do?

Either way it's great IMO

oh and I was gonna ask if you had any frineds/connects/know of agencies for Apartments in Bogota for a weekend? Nov 13(fridday)-Nov 16th(mon), I'd like to spend about $150ish for the weekend.

Thanks and please get back to me when you have a chance

[Captbb]

I have reported problems in Medellin in the past and no one from what I can see is listening to me. I still see gringos in shorts and sandalls talking loud and high fives everywhere. Hoolering in the Casinos. Keep it up and the Ken Apples story will continue to replay itself. I have taken the cab from Fase Dose with the same woman, attractive and sweet and doubtful she was part of the plot. As far as the Taxi drivers not helping, well they most likely had no idea of what was happpening as they would have sought cover or helped out in calling for aid. I have seen taxi drivers come to the aid of victims of crime three times in my life here to the point of getting in the fight. There will always be crime, there will always be vicitms, but Fase Dose is a gringo and mafiaso hang out, my suggestion is to avoid the place. You can see strip clubs at home, just do the daily Casa tour and leave the strip clubs off the tour. I have done all the strip clubs in Centro to San Diego, there just full of incidents waiting to happen. But you guys won't listen to me, so go. And maybe you will overspend, get drugged or robbed, get half ass sex and have a story to tell others of how you survived the whole thing, or maybe you won't.

Ok, I like Fase Dose, some gringos and some mafiaso, s. If someone likes to hang in strip clubs they should know the risk (guy not playing in NFL anymore) As far as ranting and raving about men wearing shorts bull****, . Last several times in Medellin (June & Aug) it was to hot to always wear long pants. I have no had any problems. Seen many men at soccer games, malls, ect in shorts. Yes they were Colombian. Most nights I dress nicer. Called evening attire.

Agreed no one likes obnoxious, high fiving idiots anywhere, but rant about never wearing shorts in my openion is Bunk.

[Mr Tango]

Hello guys,

Be careful with drugs being mixed in the drinks by chicas, I invited a girl to my apartment on the last day of my trip, we were drinking and she asked me for glass of ice, I left my drink with her and went to get her some ice, i.e is it !!!!!!, she mixed something that knocked me out, I still cannot remember what happend between 10:00 and 12:00 PM that day. Lucky me , I only had about 100K in my wallet, she stole everything. Not much ! but be carefull with Chicas in Medellin. She told me I lost the money else where, while I was looking for taxi money for her. The apartment did have security and all. She could not leave with my laptop and camera etc.

Just a warning!

With this situation I would also think about inspecting my luggage. Afterall there's nothing like being volunteered to be a mule while you were past out. Granted this sort of smuggling is rare these days, but still being stopped at TSA or customs would be one bad situation with an uncorroborated story. Unless you happen to file a police report.

[Mr Tango]

Guy's,

If anybody would like to donate a bag of food from Exito (20,000 pesos) to poor families here in Medellin, I'm the man to see, go buy it and drop it of at the Mansion, you can even come up with me and the Police to drop it off if you like.

I told the Police that I'll go up with them but only in a tank !!!!

Even if you hate my guts, thats ok but we got to help fathers/mothers and there children, the family unit.

Aussie Greg.

Hi Greg,

I'm planning on visiting Medellin for the first time at the end of Oct.

Would like to take that walk with you.

PM me with contact info as the MM is already booked.

[Psychman]

Guy's,

Even if you hate my guts, thats ok but we got to help fathers/mothers and there children, the family unit.

Aussie Greg.

I would not agree more. I think every monger should be encouraged to find a good, reputable non profit in the country of their choice, and give a bit. Of course, picking one that lead to actual change would be nice (in the issue of our choosing), but that is your choice. So many great non-profits in Medellin and other cities that need our support.

[JazzPlayer]

but Fase Dose is a gringo and mafiaso hang out, my suggestion is to avoid the place. You can see strip clubs at home.

This is my opinion too. Honestly, I've been to Fase Dos, once, I've been in the Maricaibo, El Executivo, many more times, it is not a favorite activity, but it's sometimes fun to be nasty. Also, after two years I have still never been inside a MDE casino. I don't like to gamble, lucky for me.

I would much rather go to the massajes during the day, find favoritas in them, and then have them over to the apartment when they can. I've hooked up with many sweeties from Loutron and Abydos (my two favorite massejes) I also take them to dinner and dancing, on occasion. I also the bars of Le Obolisk when futbol is on, all of the dance clubs on La Sententa to find beauties, and the clubs in Sabaneta like, Jesus, Dulce, Mio and the like are loaded with beautiful women ready to dance and flirt.

I never go to Parque Lleras, or any other Poblado clubs. The poster that got into trouble was in Fase three nights in a row, while he did everything right except take the taxi outside, his main error was creating a pattern.

I've read here time after time, always vary your routine. I always do that, always. Three nights in a row in a high profile spot is what got him.

As for becoming complacent, or too sure that it can never happen to "ME", that's ridiculous. If you are in the wrong place at the right time, your number is up, and in Colombia, that can be a problem.

Chau,

Jazz

[Hioctane]

Ok. There have been so much talking about gringos that and gringos this.

How about Asian mongers? Is there fair amount of Asian guys mongering in Columbia? I'm Asian and never been to Columbia. Any tips? Is there any different in term of treatment from local between Asian and white?

I'm asian. The non-indian kind.

I saw an asian mongering on my last trip at Mansion. I heard Frank was taking a bunch of asians around.

I think they treat everyone the same. I don't really get any extra looks.

BTW, I think when people talk about gringos.. they refer to all extrajeras in general. At least I do.

[Jchipper]

I have reported problems in Medellin in the past and no one from what I can see is listening to me. I still see gringos in shorts and sandalls talking loud and high fives everywhere. Hoolering in the Casinos. Keep it up and the Ken Apples story will continue to replay itself. I have taken the cab from Fase Dose with the same woman, attractive and sweet and doubtful she was part of the plot. As far as the Taxi drivers not helping, well they most likely had no idea of what was happpening as they would have sought cover or helped out in calling for aid. I have seen taxi drivers come to the aid of victims of crime three times in my life here to the point of getting in the fight. There will always be crime, there will always be vicitms, but Fase Dose is a gringo and mafiaso hang out, my suggestion is to avoid the place. You can see strip clubs at home, just do the daily Casa tour and leave the strip clubs off the tour. I have done all the strip clubs in Centro to San Diego, there just full of incidents waiting to happen. But you guys won't listen to me, so go. And maybe you will overspend, get drugged or robbed, get half ass sex and have a story to tell others of how you survived the whole thing, or maybe you won't.

[Aussie Greg]

Guy's,

If anybody would like to donate a bag of food from Exito (20,000 pesos) to poor families here in Medellin, I'm the man to see, go buy it and drop it of at the Mansion, you can even come up with me and the Police to drop it off if you like.

I told the Police that I'll go up with them but only in a tank !!!!

Even if you hate my guts, thats ok but we got to help fathers/mothers and there children, the family unit.

Aussie Greg.

[Aussie Greg]

I should say this, probley the reason is because I have no friends, and I prefer female company!

Aussie G.

Yes. Going solo is the way to go.

That is exactly what I meant.