General Info

[MiamiHeatLuver]

Are you saying they won't allow a passenger on any bike? Some of these bikes have bigger engines than a small car! It would be a shame to pass such a law.

On another note, Cali has outlawed TWO guys on a motorcycle like 5 years ago in an attempt to try and curb robberies and assassinations. Mixed couple no problem. So its not like you'll be carrying a male passenger around with you all the time I don't think but its a big no no.

[Mr Gogo]

Are you saying they won't allow a passenger on any bike? Some of these bikes have bigger engines than a small car! It would be a shame to pass such a law.

From what I understand, most robberies are committed by guys riding as passengers brandishing guns. I feel what you want to do. Here is a beautiful country and what better way to explore it than on a bike. Maybe a group event like Greg suggested might be best, but riding alone could be risky.

[Vitrea]

Zig Monger.

DAS will not disband, maybe change their name if that but still will be doing the same job.

DAS has records of all tourists and where they stay, even if they are in apartments because its law for the apartment renter to supply that information to them, if he does not then he is breaking colombian law.

Mr GoGo.

What a way to see Colombia, I'd do it but for the rain here but I'd rather drive, I'm no spring chicken any more and I've nearly seen every thing that I want to see.

We here at the hotel have hosted many bikers from the BMW group travelling from Alaska to Cape Hope or what ever its called to single Harley bikers.

I have some Australian sea captain friends who sail from Portobello in Panama to Cartagena and they are always bringing bikers with there bikes.

AG.

Aussie, good point about the rain. Isn't there are a narrow window of couple of weeks some time in the year when it is expected to be dry or does it rain all the time?

[Vitrea]

Motorcycles are my third love behind God and family, but there are too many problems associated with riding in Colombia. Criminals are one aspect, but I hear alot about some " no passenger" law that is coming.

You might want to switch this topic over to the " general info" section, because they have some rough boys here in the Medellin forum, who will chew our asses up.

Are you saying they won't allow a passenger on any bike? Some of these bikes have bigger engines than a small car! It would be a shame to pass such a law.

[Pirata2011]

There are hot women in every city in Colombia, that's why you shouldn't confine yourself to one "gringo sanctuary" city like 90% of the mongers going to Medellin. I like to get out and explore, there you can still find the hot humble woman but unfortunately those locales now have to "Vaulted"

I find Medellíand close to perfect, but I'm curiosm if you have found other waterholes! (which you imply)

[Mr Enternational]

Does anyone know how to step the incredible number of Movistar promotional text messages I receive? For every regular text message I must get 5 advertisements! It's a prepago phone. Just like my women. Thanks in advance.

I hate when that happens with Movistar. I get all hyped up thinking it's a chick then look at it and it's some bullshit.

[Bango Cheito]

With Tigo you get recorded voicemails as well. Nothing you can do, part of the prepago phone thing. Unless you have a Galaxy SII or some rooted Android 2. 3.4 phone that will allow you to block calls and texts using certain parameters. Like "no texts from a number not in my contacts list"

Also Tigo starts sending their messages before 8AM.

Best solucion, Comcel. As long as you're not on the Atlantic Coast or another area where Comcel coverage is subpar. Then you assed out! :P

[Sailor Jim]

Does anyone know how to step the incredible number of Movistar promotional text messages I receive? For every regular text message I must get 5 advertisements! It's a prepago phone. Just like my women. Thanks in advance.

A.

With Tigo you get recorded voicemails as well. Nothing you can do, part of the prepago phone thing. Unless you have a Galaxy SII or some rooted Android 2. 3.4 phone that will allow you to block calls and texts using certain parameters. Like "no texts from a number not in my contacts list"

Also Tigo starts sending their messages before 8AM.

[Artful]

Does anyone know how to step the incredible number of Movistar promotional text messages I receive? For every regular text message I must get 5 advertisements! It's a prepago phone. Just like my women. Thanks in advance.

A.

[Relapse1952]

I guarantee you 80% of them have a price.

There are only two types of women on this earth. They are either a prepago or a post pago.

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[You Can]

Every woman has a price! American women and every other kind, married, unmarried, hate to break it but they all have a price. Even the rich ones, because they all want more. I will take a pay for play any day, its much cheaper in the end. I been with 1200. Per hour girls and with 20. 00 one hit girls. I don't even care if there really nice looking, doesn't matter as long as I have a good time and happy when they leave. I love honest women. Pay me and I am happy! There the women I love. Upfront and no bullshit.

I guarantee you 80% of them have a price.

[MiamiHeatLuver]

There are hot women in every city in Colombia, that's why you shouldn't confine yourself to one "gringo sanctuary" city like 90% of the mongers going to Medellin. I like to get out and explore, there you can still find the hot humble woman but unfortunately those locales now have to "Vaulted"

[Bango Cheito]

I've been to Medellin twice, (sadly not recently enough) and although I love blonde northern European women, was extremely impressed by the girls I met there. In fact, I was under the impression that the Paisas were the real treasure of Colombia. But this weekend I attended a Colombian wedding here in Cali. This crowd was from Bogota (and obviously upper crust) but OMG these were the hottest women I've ever met. And even hotter when they started to dance. Normally I'm partial to young (18-22) but in this crowd the 30-40's were definitely doing it for me. I doubt there were any Prepagos among them, so I'm not reccomending Bogota for P4P, just saying there are some stunning women from there, and I thank God for that.

I guarantee you 80% of them have a price.

[Mr Enternational]

3) When I was a newbie, planning my first trip (which was to Thailand) I read hundreds, maybe thousands of pages of forums before I asked a question But, being a Newbie I still had a lot of questions and anxiety which a few generous souls took the time to answer. Was that information in the forums? Maybe, but I didn't know how to extract it and need the advice of my "brothers". I have tried to give back some information, certainly I haven't given as much as you have (but then I haven; t YET been able to have as many adventures.

When I was planning my first trip to Thailand I asked something in the Bangkok thread and I think it was Old Thai Hand or somebody who told me to RTFF. Ever since I have been RTFF. Now I live in Thailand and enjoy telling others to RTFF!

[Errol Flynn]

Mr. E If you look at the new posters who ask a lot of questions without really trying to read the forum then when you look back after their trip most likely you will not see a trip report. After all it takes a little effort to give some info back instead of always looking to be spoon fed.

Most of the Mongers I meet on my adventures are great guys so I still try to give out intel while on the ground, but your right, it does get old after a while.

Dear Mr. Gault:

1) I read and appreciate your postings.

2) I do agree that there are many newbies who don't read the forum, ask a lot of questions and never give back and that is certainely frustrating.

3) When I was a newbie, planning my first trip (which was to Thailand) I read hundreds, maybe thousands of pages of forums before I asked a question But, being a Newbie I still had a lot of questions and anxiety which a few generous souls took the time to answer. Was that information in the forums? Maybe, but I didn't know how to extract it and need the advice of my "brothers". I have tried to give back some information, certainly I haven't given as much as you have (but then I haven; t YET been able to have as many adventures.

4) So, while I think RTFF! Is always good advice, I also believe that we promote and enhance the hobby by sharing intel with mongers at every level, hoping they will appreciate what they were given and reciprocate / I know that's why I'm here.

Best,

Errol