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03-16-23 05:34 #60994
Posts: 54Medellin late February 2023
I went to Medellíand for the first time in late February early March. I've read almost every post on Medellíand here, and I was actually terrified of getting robbed, killed, or scoped. I was prepared for the worst but nothing bad happened at all. I stayed at the Mansion and I felt safe. I'm studying Spanish and just trying to learn to speak Spanish goes a long way. I had all kinds of problems with the Check MiG form. The bottom line is if you don't have that Check Mig form you aren't getting on the plane period. It's baffling to me how important that Check Mig form is. I'm going back to Colombia and I'm looking forward to the trip but I dread dealing with the that Check MiG form. I heard (don't know if it is true) that airlines get fined $15 k if someone lands in Colombia without that form.
I went to a Casa called New Life. I thought it was amazing. I had the best sex of my life for $40. I later learned that that's like the worst Casa out there. It is a real mystery to me where these hidden gem Casas in Medellíand are. I did take several girls to my room at the Mansion. They were all super hot and very sweet. There is no way in the world that I could have hooked up with girls like that in the USA. As fun as taking the girls to my room was it wasn't nearly as fun as the Casa I went to.
The area around the Mansion is super nice.
I walked around El Poblado but my spidey senses were kicking in. There are people braver than me that are willing to get stupid drunk there, but I don't think it's a good idea.
My unsolicited advice is to walk around with a sense of purpose. The bad guys don't actually want to fight. They want to rob you and go about their business. If you look organized and squared away chances are they will leave you alone. I can totally see how someone can get complacent in Medellin and that bad things could happen.
There is nothing further to report at this time.
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03-16-23 04:20 #60993
Posts: 387Standing wrist lock? Hmmmmm?
Originally Posted by TheProcess [View Original Post]
I am glad you acknowledged what a mistake it was to even get into a physical altercation in Colombia. Deciding to fight in Colombia is like a cop deciding to use his gun. You only decide to fight when it is absolutely necessary as in your immediate physical safety is greatly threatened and at that point, there is no Mr. Nice Guy wrist lock, you better be throwing heavy fast hooks and overhands to lay out your assailant as fast as possible. Your goal is to inflict as much damage as quickly as possible and then look for an even quicker escape. Do not ever end up in a grappling match with anyone in Medellin as many of them carry knives. You'll get poked quick and bleed out. You also better hope you don't end up in a Colombian prison as well even if you do win the fight. Mace is also not uncommon, especially females. Trust me on that one.
My main point is, do not post be. S. Stories about fighting on the forum, it will only lead people into a false sense of security and get people into trouble. Just because someone harasses and grabs your arm is not even close to give you or anyone the green light to escalate the situation. It will lead to the hospital, prison, or the grave in worst case scenarios. The risk to reward makes no sense in this situation. When the dudes starting pestering you, you can sternly tell them back off and pull your arm away, but as long as they aren't threatening your physical safety, you have nothing to gain by starting an actual fight in public. And if you do actually have to fight, wrist lock is for the movies, not real life.
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03-15-23 20:42 #60992
Posts: 113Originally Posted by NamasteParis [View Original Post]
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03-15-23 19:19 #60991
Posts: 37Lleras Park Bar
Originally Posted by SmilyD69 [View Original Post]
Lleras Park Bar during my first trip I was able to get about 30 minutes of alone time here away from family and I was in heaven. It was really the main reason I made the decision to figure out how to go back to Colombia solo. My second trip long story but I was kinda apprehensive about going in, but on my last night I said fuck it, I'm going in. Try to imagine what it's like for an NBA player at a nightclub here. The girls will be making an effort to get your attention, to talk to you, to get next to you. You will not have to make any effort at all. They will be the ones "trying". That said once they think you are interested they will be trying to get you to leave. This is when you will negotiate. The 3 sum I had with the 2 most beautiful chocolate bunnies I could imagine, we agreed to 250 k each. They will most likely start at 400-500, but it's like bargaining anywhere. Just say nah I'm good and the price goes lower. They do not want to lose a customer they spent time courting. There are wayyy more girls there than dudes. You can always tell them the price you are willing to pay but I'd guess if you said a ridiculously low # they would say no. But Idk, I think my 2 chicas said 400 each and I said the most I can do is 250 and they agreed.
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03-15-23 16:50 #60990
Posts: 299Mansion hotel
Sorry to ask, but I can't find any direct link to the Mansion hotel website. Can you please provide?
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03-15-23 16:12 #60989
Posts: 4015In Medellin hamburgers took off as a food trend about five years ago. I would rate it the #2 biggest fad after Peruvian food. There were not nearly as many burger centric restaurants. They really took off in Laureles.
Originally Posted by Villainy [View Original Post]
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03-15-23 16:01 #60988
Posts: 2922Originally Posted by TheProcess [View Original Post]
I posted this before. I had problem ordering food from the street vendor because they have many options from that one small cart, basically salad, bean, lentil, soup of some kind, pork knuckle, fish steak, roasted meat, BBQ, chicken, juice, and I just nodded my head or si to everything. LOL. I paid a street girl to go with me for dinner and told her to remember the conversation to explain to me later. After we bought our food, she flipped thru every item on my plate with her fingers to tell me the name of each item.
To put things in context, I stayed around different areas to learn about Medellin and to find out where I want to stay in the future. As a result, I often stay in local areas that have no gringo, but not by choice. The mom and pop shops are almost always very welcoming. They always greet me with a smile or with some personal touch when it's older woman. Sometimes the whole place giggle at my presence simply because they have seen me many times and I don't know Spanish that well. I usually go at off peak time. BTW, I am just saying the reaction can go both ways. I think people are more humble in the average lower cost areas.
One visit I moved to Laureles after I stayed in El Centro for a month, the hot dog street vendor on La 70 took advantage of me on the first night I was there. I gave her a 20, but she was fumbling for changes and dealing with other customers. I found some smaller bills on me so I gave it to her to solve her problem not having enough changes to give me back. Not only she held on to all the money but she also proceeded to put all the money into her pocket even after I tried to tell her not to do that. The result was obvious. I told her I knew what she was doing, They just all smiled back at me. I don't think they would do this to a fluent Spanish speaker or a local.
I think it's not difficult to talk to SG if you want to. You can offer them food or drink at any time even with limited Spanish. You basically can interact with them like it is in a club but it's outdoor.
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03-15-23 06:27 #60987
Posts: 11Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]
I'll add that I'm not here just for the sex which that is what this forum is obviously dedicated to. Sex is definitely on the menu but it is just one of the things. I plan to live here and ever day I wish I could hear and understand better than I do. And dealing with the street women. I just can't imagine you would have the same experience if you literally knew no spanish as if you were reasonably well versed. I've had too many instances where it just really destroys the mood. Perhaps because I'm used to talking women before, during and after sex. The inability to communicate well with them for me is why I don't do a lot of the $10-20 street action that is so plentiful.
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03-15-23 06:12 #60986
Posts: 11Originally Posted by PigSavinBoy [View Original Post]
I had to deal tonight with some guy shaking a bottle of piss in my face asking for money. He had just been harassing the woman at the cafe. He wanted to use the bathroom and she wasn't letting him. It's not so much they are aggressive but insistent and incapable of taking a simple no for an answer. Nobody was intervening on her behalf and it was all I could do to stay out of that. But once he approached me I was in no mood to put up with him. After throwing a few phrases at him in Spanish and another in English he was gone. Nothing physical but I was really done with him at that point. The locals at the tables around me I could tell were completely satisfied that I got him out of there and how I handled it. I think a lot of people here just don't want the confrontation at all and would prefer to ignore them. But they have no respect for these guys either from what I can tell.
So it is these kinds of guys I'm talking about. They are very poor. You never see the extremely poor women behaving in such an harassing manner. Their thing is to just sit on the sidewalk with their kid (s) and quietly just ask for money. I often drop them a little just because it is all they know to do. But when it comes to those that will cross a street to approach you, get in your face, and are insistent, it is always 100% of the time men. They are always very dirty and seem to intentionally be that way as to solicit sympathy. I'm trying hard to be empathetic as they are poor and they are desperate. But they literally harass people as a way to get money out of them and for me that is a hard no.
One trick I'm using is if I'm sitting outside I'll never sit at the edge seats on the sidewalk. I'll sit a few rows in. If someone ignores everyone else to ask me for money I say "por que yo? Crees que soy especial? Alegjate de mi. " Which means "why me? You think I'm special? Get away from me. " If they are asking everyone and come to me I have no problem with that and I will be very polite. I'll even give them a few coins if I they have treated others and myself well.
I simply don't like being targeted. Full stop. If I'm singled out because I'm a gringo they are always going to get a hard no. I know there will be many on here that will object to my approach. I know I'm a gringo and I can expect to be targeted. But it doesn't mean that I will encourage them or reward them for doing so. I'm still adjusting to the fact that there is just so many people selling useless crap I don't want to literally everyone. It isn't just because we are gringos. It is part of the culture here for people to come through the bars and restaurants pushing wears to get by. So I'm trying to be more giving and will take coins out with me to give to some and change my attitude. So I'm working on softening up and being more tolerant and empathetic.
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03-15-23 05:55 #60985
Posts: 8Gustos & Lieras Park Bar
When you find a girl you want at these bars and you chat with them, do they typically come right out and tell you what they want for $ or is there more of a game to it? In the end is there a typical amount that should get the job done at Gustos or Leiras Park? Hoping to find some "angels" to bring back to the Mansion myself LOL!
Originally Posted by JoeF479 [View Original Post]
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03-14-23 21:50 #60984
Posts: 441Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]
I'm staying with one of my girls from Mexico so I'm sure she will feel more comfortable walking around in heels if she sees hood rats everywhere LOL.
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03-14-23 20:48 #60983
Posts: 112Originally Posted by TheProcess [View Original Post]
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03-14-23 16:02 #60982
Posts: 5448Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]
There is a place in Santa Fe Mall, I think called Garage Burger, that was pretty good too.
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03-14-23 15:43 #60981
Posts: 5448Originally Posted by Villainy [View Original Post]
There are a few good places in Laureles I've visited too.
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03-14-23 14:38 #60980
Posts: 4015Anthony, you wrote my favorite post of the week so far. LOL!
Originally Posted by Anthony2023 [View Original Post]