Caracas

[MisterAli]

To make my Point clear: I did not travel to Caracas, I relocated here. My security measures have to work every day, not just once.

Yes, I might be able to buy some milk with dollars, but there are a lot of people who can't. Some postings below you praise "the humble and nice Venezuelan" and now it's more like "if they can't afford milk, let them drink yogurt". And just for your information: The 4 D in La Castellana closed down because of the lack of supplies. The 4 D in CC Tolon Fashion Mail only opens on the weekend, again lack of supplies.

Your point regarding security is duly noted.

I don't understand, were we saying there is milk for a traveller with dollars or we should not have milk because the Venezuelans cannot afford it? Then we should not be discussing chicas as they are also out of reach for the humble Venezolanos.

The point I made earlier, thank you for agreeing with me, is that it is not all doom and gloom. That there is plenty of food, drink, women and things to do. And not every person there is going to rob you. But please, remember to act and behave like they will of course.

[Tequeno]

Some people travel for money, others for pleasure. You can advise people on the former and I will advise on the latter.

You don't need to see the drone videos, you are already there! As for milk, definitely no shortage there for anyone with dollars in their wallet. A trip to Las Mercedes 4 D the will offer you the best gelatos in town!

To make my Point clear: I did not travel to Caracas, I relocated here. My security measures have to work every day, not just once.

Yes, I might be able to buy some milk with dollars, but there are a lot of people who can't. Some postings below you praise "the humble and nice Venezuelan" and now it's more like "if they can't afford milk, let them drink yogurt". And just for your information: The 4 D in La Castellana closed down because of the lack of supplies. The 4 D in CC Tolon Fashion Mail only opens on the weekend, again lack of supplies.

[MisterAli]

It grinds your gears? I guess you have to live with it. Because it's the reality how cost expats from the companies and embassies that are left think about life here. But this is not a Caracas thing, It's not very different in Riad, Cairo, Jakarta or Mumbai.

And what use do I get out of drone videos?. Even Tschernobyl looks quiet and peaceful from this perspective. And of course the Avila looks nice, but this look does not bring any milk into the stores. But I will not discuss security here any further, my security measurements have been made and I will not question them because somebody from Europe has survived Sabana Grande at night with a pocket full of cash. There have been people who didn't, because they had a 30-Dollar-Watch.

Some people travel for money, others for pleasure. You can advise people on the former and I will advise on the latter.

You don't need to see the drone videos, you are already there! As for milk, definitely no shortage there for anyone with dollars in their wallet. A trip to Las Mercedes 4 D the will offer you the best gelatos in town!

Chernobyl, really? Tell me how many stunners there are and I'll do my "security measurements" before I book a flight LOL.

I will advise everyone to be vigilant and safe as always. Wherever you are. I've climbed some pretty steep cliffs but I would never jump off a plane. Know what you are comfortable with and do that. For some it is the packaged sex tourism in Thailand. For others it is places off the beaten track. Tequeno is right, people have been robbed for less. Never resist, cooperate and you may be OK.

MaraCucho you have said it well. Mfins, you know as well as I do almost everyone has a story to tell about the crime there. Safety is a priority but if you have gone through life without being a victim of any crime then Venezuela should be crossed off your books.

Everything in perspective. Also I never walked through Sabana Grande at night, seems you have mixed two different members' posts without paying proper credence to the message within. Nonetheless, I look forward to hearing your tales.

[Mfins]

Brother, I am from Venezuela. My screen name, Maracucho, is how the people in Maracaibo city (capital of Zulia state, at the western region of Venezuela) call ourselves. And there is a reason why a massive exodus of Venezuelans emigrating to our neighbors is happening, people certainly do not like to live in fear.

I am not saying people shouldn't come to visit, my position in all my past posts in the thread should make that evident. Venezuela has plenty of pros among the cons. But in good faith I have to be honest, and make it clear the reality of the Venezuelan situation for anybody who may be considering visiting us. There are plenty of rewards to be found here, but you have to have the risks involved in mind too.

Brother, As with any large city. Use common sense as others have said and, you should be able to stay out of harms way. In every visit to Maracaibo and Caracas I have made I have stayed out of dangerous areas, used common sense, didn't attract unwanted attention and have had no problems. In fact people have gone out of their way to be helpful.

People are making a mass exodus mostly because of money along with many other factors.

[Tequeno]

OK I'm going to call time on this.

This concept of "I'm only here because my boss pays me money" stuff really grinds my gears.

If you are someone who has seen the videos of Caracas on YouTube (Hi-Def drone videos) you will automatically know it will be 100 times better out there! It is a stunning place to be in. The weather, the history, the backdrop of the mountain range against ageing high rises! And if you haven't seen Caracas at night from Bello Monte it's a hell of a view! And anyone who has shit to say about the people lives a life completely different to them or does not trust them at all (read: paranoid)..

It grinds your gears? I guess you have to live with it. Because it's the reality how cost expats from the companies and embassies that are left think about life here. But this is not a Caracas thing, It's not very different in Riad, Cairo, Jakarta or Mumbai.

And what use do I get out of drone videos?. Even Tschernobyl looks quiet and peaceful from this perspective. And of course the Avila looks nice, but this look does not bring any milk into the stores. But I will not discuss security here any further, my security measurements have been made and I will not question them because somebody from Europe has survived Sabana Grande at night with a pocket full of cash. There have been people who didn't, because they had a 30-Dollar-Watch.

[MaraCucho]

Anyway, go where you feel the most comfortable and if you wouldn't feel comfortable in Venezuela by all means don't go or if you are there now leave. You shouldn't live in fear

Brother, I am from Venezuela. My screen name, Maracucho, is how the people in Maracaibo city (capital of Zulia state, at the western region of Venezuela) call ourselves. And there is a reason why a massive exodus of Venezuelans emigrating to our neighbors is happening, people certainly do not like to live in fear.

I am not saying people shouldn't come to visit, my position in all my past posts in the thread should make that evident. Venezuela has plenty of pros among the cons. But in good faith I have to be honest, and make it clear the reality of the Venezuelan situation for anybody who may be considering visiting us. There are plenty of rewards to be found here, but you have to have the risks involved in mind too.

[Mfins]

The entirety of NYC had 290 homicides during 2017. Meanwhile, Caracas has already seen over 300 homicides in the first three months of 2018, within a population that's only 40% of the size of NYC. I have never been to New York, but I can make an adequate guess that I would probably feel a lot safer in Manhattan than in Caracas.

You are putting out a number to try and prove a point but, its not telling the whole story. I am not going to take the time and pick apart your reasoning but, certainly you would feel safer in a city where you speak the native language and you are familiar with the culture etc. Anyway, go where you feel the most comfortable and if you wouldn't feel comfortable in Venezuela by all means don't go or if you are there now leave. You shouldn't live in fear

[MaraCucho]

The entirety of NYC had 290 homicides during 2017. Meanwhile, Caracas has already seen over 300 homicides in the first three months of 2018, within a population that's only 40% of the size of NYC. I have never been to New York, but I can make an adequate guess that I would probably feel a lot safer in Manhattan than in Caracas.

[MisterAli]

It's good Friday and it is a massive holiday for a very religious Roman Catholic population. It is very interesting! I call the same taxi driver who helped me move hotels. He takes me to an area on the other side of town called Catia. This is considered the "Brixton" in its days of Caracas (Google it). This is where the girl I met from SA lives. She agrees to show me the traditional and religious aspects of this day for the Venezuelans. On the way there on the motorway I see large slums housing against the mountains. He tells me these Barrios are called Pakistan LOL after I am done laughing I ask him why and he says it is violent and dangerous there, almost lawless. I said in London we call it Thornton Heath Croydon CR7.

So we go to church and we see the crucifixion of Christ performed by the young teens. While we are watching her friend comes over to say Hello, and dios mios she is super hot! And she's not really dressed for church!! I pick up my jaw as I am introduced and I'm trying to figure out if I can even get her details somehow! Anyway as it is finished we make our way out and her mum is around! She apologises and says she doesn't want to get caught and we make arrangements for another time. My taxi driver arrives after 15 minutes and I ask him to go to either San Ignacio Mall or Sambil Mall. We pass Ignacio and not much is happening. They take Good Friday seriously here many stores are closed.

So we go to Sambil. It's the best mall from what I hear. We spend ages trying to park the car as he has agreed to accompany me, yes that busy. We go to pick up a sim card and it's a whole headache in itself. You go to one shop to buy a sim card and then another to top up! The first shop was iffy about my bank card. The next shop the card declined so I paid in cash, which shocked them and had to find someone willing to take the cash and pay from their card LOL! Plenty takers for that here. Cash is gold to them. Total cost for a SIM card with data is 400 k BsF more or less. On current exchange rate $2. We walked around the mall. It is big and they have Levi's, Pull & Bear and even Mont Blanc! What a disaster this country is in! They have Mont Blanc that charges in $$$ this is when I opened my eyes to the truth of this country.

Me and Angelo (taxi driver) grabbed burgers and tequeos (very good food BTW!) and there was a young man begging for food. We offer him a portion of our meal. I told Angelo about the story of the homeless man who died outside Westminster and also the gent who died in Birmingham. He says it is also tough here on the poor and I will see. After we leave we are headed to the hotel and we see the procession of the body of Christ on the streets. This is a big event and is on TV. We watched for a bit and then left. On the way back to the hotel I was shocked to see people and children eating from trash on the floor. It made me a little sick but I've seen it before elsewhere in other countries.

Anyway, back to the main topic at hand which is sex! As I get back in I'm getting into the room I'm getting messages from the girl from last night. She's making small talk with me. I'm already hunting for a girl for tonight and messaged a few agencies. She then starts angling to come over for me. I thought, you know what I'll bite. I know I'm getting a bit hooked on her but sexually we are starting vibe. She says $40 for two hours. I'm like whatever love you're the one who wanted to come really.

She's literally here in a flash. We grab a drink and head to the room. We are talking, laughing, the usual. She is really cute and in really great shape. Made me think I need to hit the gym more often! Refill drink and she's all over me. She is more affectionate, kissing more and I realized she's starting to get into me. We move to bed and lots of DFK, she's wearing nice and sexy underwear now. She's putting a bit extra for me!

She starts by riding me and it's a great feel. She's more wet and more into it now than before. We changed several positions and even was willing to let me slip a finger into her asshole in doggy position. She says she doesn't do anal and its clear as she's super tight there but she was enjoying the finger and anal play.

We overran by an hour as she didn't want to leave. Close to midnight she says she must go as it's late. I offer her to stay over and she declined as her daughter is coming tomorrow morning. No worries I hand her $40 and walk her down. She doesn't ask for more so that's a good sign. She also says how long till I leave? I tell her and she says that's great we still have time.

Tomorrow morning I have the girl from SA coming and she is getting fucked for sure. Then we will go swimming in the hotel. After I feel like fucking a super slim and short girl. $25 per hour. Let's see how that goes.

[MisterAli]

Agreed on all points, Caracas is manageable with enough street smarts and common sense, but you have to be aware that even the good parts of the city are not 100% safe. Like Tequeo (I suppose you don't have a keyboard with the letter "", hehehe) mentioned, even the cheapest smartphone is equivalent to a couple of years' worth of our monthly minumum wage, so even normal people will be tempted to take it from yours if they have the chance. It is not like you are going to get assaulted the moment you put a foot there (I mean, I have walked through Sabana Grande at night no problem), but you HAVE to be careful at all times.

I totally agree with you. I know you would not tempted to take my phone so maybe those normal people who have flexible morals will do that!

I once left something behind when I was at Avila. Someone picked it up and ran. To give it to me! Can you believe that? So shocking!

[MisterAli]

Okay, here is my Report. Maybe it's not really a Report, but more of a rundown on the Situation in Caracas.

I am a European expat, living in Caracas since June 2017. I did not come here because I like it here, or because "Caracas is such a nice City, with really friendly people". I am here because my boss pays me a shitload of money, a nice apartment, two cars and a flight out of the country every three month. And still it does not really compensate for a lot of things.

Big thing is security. There are no safe places, there are places where it's more likely to get robbed / mugged / beaten / tricked or killed than others. Even the "safe" Hotels are not really safe, it's just a very unlikely place to become a vicdim of crime. But still, people got robbed in the Elevators of the Melia Hotel or in the Garage of the Renaissance..

OK I'm going to call time on this.

This concept of "I'm only here because my boss pays me money" stuff really grinds my gears.

If you are someone who has seen the videos of Caracas on YouTube (Hi-Def drone videos) you will automatically know it will be 100 times better out there! It is a stunning place to be in. The weather, the history, the backdrop of the mountain range against ageing high rises! And if you haven't seen Caracas at night from Bello Monte it's a hell of a view! And anyone who has shit to say about the people lives a life completely different to them or does not trust them at all (read: paranoid). They are welcoming, nice and humble. I was begged incessantly and attempts made at pickpocket and scams in other parts of the world and never once did that happen to me in Caracas. And when I was begged it was only ever for food. They have a certain sense of dignity there.

With regards to security, I will continue my reports soon. But here's a sneak preview, I was out during the day for several hours. I had all four jeans pockets bulging. Cash in one, dollars in the other, phone in the third and wallet and identification in the last. This was repeated again at night for several hours until I was too tired and returned to the hotel. Would I recommend you to do this? Probably not. But I grew up in a rough neighborhood and I know that from the way I walk and carry myself I'm less likely to get approached. I also kept out of areas that are considered no-go and where I had no business being there. When my acquaintance was with me he / she would always advise me to not speak if shady and unsavoury characters appeared near us. This is good advice, they will hear your accent and know straight away you could be a target.

But you know what? These are the same precautions I would take in USA, Canada, UK, France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Turkey, Kenya, India, Thailand and Australia. And I would know.

Can you ever ensure 100% risk free and safety in life? Probably not. Is there a higher risk in Caracas than in your hometown? Probably. But no where in the world is completely safe. Even a madman managed to get into the White House with a gun and a terrorist managed to enter the Houses of Parliament wielding a knife and they are supposed to be ultra secure.

I have spoken with lots of Venezuelans who feel that it is a very dangerous place. Yes it is I agree. Lots of crimes unsolved, dodgy police you should not trust and you have to ensure your own security. But when I told them stories of what it's like back in the UK they have all had to pick up their jaws from the floor. It's not the haven or paradise they imagined it. Most of them have never left their country, all they know is how a country that was so safe, did not need much police officers and where people only locked their doors at night became this nightmare they live in. They don't realise that this is actually happening everywhere in the world.

Everything else yes I do agree with you. However there is one girl who spoke fairly good English but she is traveling for a few months in Europe now. I have no experience of estudios. On my next trip I will give them a go and feedback.

[Mfins]

The problem is: There are no good neighborhoods in Caracas anymore. Violent crimes happen in all parts of the City. Yes, you are more likely to get robbed in Sabana Grande than in La Castellana, but that does not mean that you are safe there. So when you really want to stay away from the dangerous areas, don't go to Caracas.

I have the same chances of getting robbed in Manhattan as I do in Altamira but, maybe you feel as though Manhattan is dangerous too. If you do than I understand your point.

[MaraCucho]

Agreed on all points, Caracas is manageable with enough street smarts and common sense, but you have to be aware that even the good parts of the city are not 100% safe. Like Tequeño (I suppose you don't have a keyboard with the letter "ñ", hehehe) mentioned, even the cheapest smartphone is equivalent to a couple of years' worth of our monthly minumum wage, so even normal people will be tempted to take it from yours if they have the chance. It is not like you are going to get assaulted the moment you put a foot there (I mean, I have walked through Sabana Grande at night no problem), but you HAVE to be careful at all times.

[Tequeno]

I just cam back from an average date with an average girl for an average Price.

L. Her Name is Shannel, or Shanell, she doesn't know herself. I got her contact from another girl I meet from time to time. She says, she is 21, I would say more like 25. She Looks like the average Woman of her age: I bit on the chubby side, but a nice face. Her Tits are not yet modified.

She charges 2 Million Bolivar per hour, withe the rate of the Day this is 3,13 US, Hotel was 1,4 Million (2,20 US). Yes the Hotel was expensive, but I don't go to the cheap Hotels. I want it safe and clean. Then I bought her two Coca-Cola and some Chocolate, another 800.000 Bolivar. So altogether it was 4,2 Million, or 6,60 US.

I got DFK, Oral and Sex, it was okay, but not great. I might have her again, but I had better girls.

And of course it was the usual annoyance with all girls, no matter if Freelance, or from an Agency: They are never on time. She was 30 Minutes late, which is again, average.

[Tequeno]

Okay, here is my Report. Maybe it's not really a Report, but more of a rundown on the Situation in Caracas.

I am a European expat, living in Caracas since June 2017. I did not come here because I like it here, or because "Caracas is such a nice City, with really friendly people". I am here because my boss pays me a shitload of money, a nice apartment, two cars and a flight out of the country every three month. And still it does not really compensate for a lot of things.

Big thing is security. There are no safe places, there are places where it's more likely to get robbed / mugged / beaten / tricked or killed than others. Even the "safe" Hotels are not really safe, it's just a very unlikely place to become a vicdim of crime. But still, people got robbed in the Elevators of the Melia Hotel or in the Garage of the Renaissance.

The basic rules are: Never walk, keep a low profile, show less than others. But still, the bad guys will bring your down for an 80€-Smartphone from China. Because 80 Euro are 3 years of minimum salary.

It has been mentioned, Spanish is absolutely necessary. No way around this. There are no girls that know basic English. Those who do have already left the country.

To get cash is almost impossible. The Venezuelans stand in line to get 10.000 or 20.000 Bolivar a day. But two coffee and two pieces of cake are already one million Bolivar.

So everybody pays with Debit Card, but you need to have a residency status in your passport to open a bank account. And having a bank account does not mean that you get a card. Because some Banks don't have any plastic. When I opened my accounts, it took my a good two weeks to get everything in order. And this was a VIP Treatment I accelerated with some Dollar.

But you cannot pay everything with card, often the card readers don't work. Or it takes ages to pay by card. I use cash to pay for parking, tips, or to get around faster. If I need things really fast, I use Dollars.

The girls: I don't want any girls in my Apartment, it will be on the Logs of the guards. So I meet them in Hotels that allow short stay, they are all over the City. There are some that are really good, but most of them are cheap, not safe and dirty. And even the good ones are not really expensive. But the Price adds up to the cost of the girl. I prefer the freelancers from Twitter or Sexycaracas. I had some bad experiences with Agency girls, the pictures are photoshopped and you have to negotiate every extra with the girl. Yes they are cheaper, but you get what you pay for.

One word to the Estudios: Don't go there. They are hard to find, most of them are in unsafe areas, and the atmosphere is not very good. They are for the cheapos.

That's it, there will be more to follow.