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[Lmarcone]

Envigado, Sabaneta, Itagui, Bello.

Hola Dudes,

I'm a few days out from my first trip to Medellin, and had a question for the board. I'm currently booked at a Hotel in the heart of Poblado. Let's say I'm getting towards the end of my trip, and want to get out of the gringo area. What barrio would you recommend I checkout that still has a local area of cafes, restaurants, bars, and relatively safe, but less "Touristy" than Poblado?

Many Thanks,

Judd.

[World Travel 69]

In the area of Carrera 70 and close to the Estadio Metro station.

Hola Dudes,

I'm a few days out from my first trip to Medellin, and had a question for the board. I'm currently booked at a Hotel in the heart of Poblado. Let's say I'm getting towards the end of my trip, and want to get out of the gringo area. What barrio would you recommend I checkout that still has a local area of cafes, restaurants, bars, and relatively safe, but less "Touristy" than Poblado?

Many Thanks,

Judd.

[Judd]

Hola Dudes,

I'm a few days out from my first trip to Medellin, and had a question for the board. I'm currently booked at a Hotel in the heart of Poblado. Let's say I'm getting towards the end of my trip, and want to get out of the gringo area. What barrio would you recommend I checkout that still has a local area of cafes, restaurants, bars, and relatively safe, but less "Touristy" than Poblado?

Many Thanks,

Judd.

[Web Connect]

https://www.vice.com/read/cocaine-ma...n-colombia-303

http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/i-w...ur-in-colombia

From what I understand, a small possession of cocaine for personal use in Colombia is legal. Please correct me if I am wrong.

My last trip I didn't have any problem finding coke to try, and was even given some as a gift by local Colombians when I expressed interest in trying their local product. I told them I bought some in Parque Lleras in Medellin and they laughed in my face telling me if was sub par to what they had. I am not talking about drug dealers, I am talking about what I seemed to be normal middle to upper class Colombian who spoke good English and ate or drank in the bars / restaurants around Parque Lleras. For them they said it was something they did on weekend as a pick me up or a little something extra to add to their party.

I am not a drug addict and I don't even do drugs when I am at home living a normal life or working a proper job, but when I travel I like to live life to the fullest and do what locals do.

Since I plan to make another trip to Colombia this summer, I am curious to go on one of these cocaine making tours, as an an experience and also try to try to product at it's more uncut form. So if anyone has info on how to join one of these tours, I very much appreciate it.

Please don't view this as a post to encourage anything illegal or expose an evil truth about Colombia.

[Web Connect]

Hello fellow mongers,

Can you guys recommend some dating sites that have a lot of girls who are open to P4P.

I am not not looking for a wife or full time girlfriend, just looking to do some home work before my trip in July.

I am honest and upfront with the girls on my intentions. I am not trying to mislead them into thinking more than just a good time for money.

I am planning to go to Cartagena if that makes a difference of more activity on certain sites.

[World Travel 69]

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...Medellin-Lists

Planning my first trip to Medellin. Where can I get info without bothering you guys that have been around awhile.

[MsgJam]

I just got back from a trip to Cali and Medellin. Had a great time. For newbies rtff, and pm senior members for some great information. I'am a senior member but still reach out. Thanks wtg for keeping the list current and up to date. I got useful information from bayboy and dcfan post and a big thanks to vitrea for his contact info. Medellin wasn't bad weather wise, but Cali was so hot. Tip, if visiting Cali, instead of taking regular t shirts, take the quick drying t shirts like the ones they sell at under armour. You will thank me later.

The only negative thing that happened to me was that I lost my iphone. In it were pictures, prices and notes of my trip. Most of my post will be on memory, which wasn't good to start with. So forgive me if some of my post don't include names or prices. At almost all the casas, none of the girls would allow me to take pictures. The girls that did let me take pictures said not to post them. I guess it doesn't matter now.

I did alot of walking in both cities and never felt in danger. I was told not to call a cab from the street but that's all I did. Knock on wood, nothing bad happened. Actually most of the taxi drivers were honest and friendly. Lastly, like posters before me, most of the BJ's were covered. Of all the girls I saw, only three girls gave BBBJ.

Planning my first trip to Medellin. Where can I get info without bothering you guys that have been around awhile.

[BrasilSoccer0]

Use one of these. I live in medellin and always have them in my place. Also, don't be shy to ask the ladies what kind of contraceptive they use? "Con que planificas amor?

Thanks but this wasn't just some one night stand. I'm not saying the girls an angel but I have known her over 3 years. Like I had mentioned it wasn't an accident but I really didn't think I still had it in me. I guess the stars aligned.

Yes I agree don't bareback just anyone.

Thanks for your input!!

[You Can]

Thanks but this wasn't just some one night stand. I'm not saying the girls an angel but I have known her over 3 years. Like I had mentioned it wasn't an accident but I really didn't think I still had it in me. I guess the stars aligned.

Yes I agree don't bareback just anyone.

Thanks for your input!!

I think Colombia and most South American countries laws are not the same as in USA where you need to pay a lot of money for child support like a big portion of your monthly salary.

But the best thing you should do is stop banging those girls bareback.

[You Can]

Thanks for your in put! I am very aware of dead beat dads in Colombia. I am on good terms with Chicago. I just hope it stays that way.

Thanks again.

I think Colombia and most South American countries laws are not the same as in USA where you need to pay a lot of money for child support like a big portion of your monthly salary.

But the best thing you should do is stop banging those girls bareback.

[The Tall Man]

Anyone ever get a part time girlfriend pregnant in Colombia? I got one girl pregnant in DR and daughter is now 7. Never had problem with mother. Once I had test run to make sure baby was mine, I send money monthly which is minimal and visit a few times per year.

But now if true I got this girl pregnant in Colombia. So I am heading there next month to get things checked out. It wasn't an accident I just am wandering if they have more stringent laws. Hopefully I can just work it out with girl, once baby is confirmed mine. I don't have problem with money I just want to keep it a fair amount.

Anyone that's been in this situation any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

No worries as there are hundreds of thousand of single mothers in Colombia raising there own kid from a dead-beat Colombian man. The laws are such that the men don't have to give a shit about impregnating a girl with absolutely no responsibility or consequences. NONE! Raising kids with help from the biological father is almost non-existant.

Stepping up and doing the right this is respectable in our culture but not in Colombia or anywhere else in Latin America for that matter.

The Tall Man.

[Cursnoop]

Anyone ever get a part time girlfriend pregnant in Colombia? I got one girl pregnant in DR and daughter is now 7. Never had problem with mother. Once I had test run to make sure baby was mine, I send money monthly which is minimal and visit a few times per year.

But now if true I got this girl pregnant in Colombia. So I am heading there next month to get things checked out. It wasn't an accident I just am wandering if they have more stringent laws. Hopefully I can just work it out with girl, once baby is confirmed mine. I don't have problem with money I just want to keep it a fair amount.

Anyone that's been in this situation any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

I think Colombia and most South American countries laws are not the same as in USA where you need to pay a lot of money for child support like a big portion of your monthly salary.

But the best thing you should do is stop banging those girls bareback.

[You Can]

Anyone ever get a part time girlfriend pregnant in Colombia? I got one girl pregnant in DR and daughter is now 7. Never had problem with mother. Once I had test run to make sure baby was mine, I send money monthly which is minimal and visit a few times per year.

But now if true I got this girl pregnant in Colombia. So I am heading there next month to get things checked out. It wasn't an accident I just am wandering if they have more stringent laws. Hopefully I can just work it out with girl, once baby is confirmed mine. I don't have problem with money I just want to keep it a fair amount.

Anyone that's been in this situation any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Fun Luvr]

I came across two videos that was interesting to watch. You may find it useful as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw7fMPIks4E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkXn-TP98Pg

It's difficult to believe the guy who made the second video has traveled for any length of time. He made so many mistakes, I don't know if he did anything correctly. Even though he had a hotel room, he had all his valuables in that backpack. Then he says he doesn't know how they opened the zipper on his backpack. Take any pointed object, like a ballpoint pen, and stick in the zipper. It separates!

Here's just a few pointers for the inexperienced traveler. Once you are in your hotel, leave your valuables there except what you will need for the immediate trip away from the hotel. Carry a copy of your passport, leave the real thing in the hotel. While you are traveling, and not checked into a hotel, do not put all your valuables together. Put money and credit cards in various parts of whatever type of luggage you are carrying. Do not use a backpack to carry valuables; have them in something that you can see at all times. That's just a few of the major precautions, I'm sure others have more.

[Phunluv]

I came across two videos that was interesting to watch. You may find it useful as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw7fMPIks4E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkXn-TP98Pg

Interesting info about the tricks used in the emerald biz. Had no idea, I'll bet even the large "legit" companies use those processes. Don't know anything about stones so I never even considered buying, I figured I'd get scammed and pay at least twice the real value or worse.

Unless you know what you're doing, buying stones in a foreign country is an invitation to get fleeced, might as well pay the premium and buy from a legit dealer in the states or in Europe.

As for the other scams, that's old news. My advice is be very alert in the crowded commercial areas of Bogota where there's lots of people on the streets shopping or going from store to store. Don't stop for anyone no matter what they try to distract you with and if someone brushes by you, move away quickly.

The scope scams aren't hard to avoid; Colombian women are conservative, they never make the first move, even the putas in Colombia are like this. Any chica that's flirting with you or approaches you cold is either a puta desperate to make some easy money, or possibly a member of one of those scope gangs the TV crew exposed.

Gringos who go down there and are not familiar with the Colombians and their habits and behaviors get easily confused by this, they compare with some of the women back home who behave in a similar flirty fashion, and so think that's normal down there.

Or they conflate the friendliness of Colombians in public daytime settings with night venues that have a more sexual atmosphere. Which as I've just explained is not the case at all.

Always make the first move, and ignore the more aggressive and assertive chicas, and you should be fine.

As for the drinks, I try to stick with beer bottles, or bottles of rum, LOL, it's harder to pour poison down a narrow bottleneck.

Once I order a drink in Bogota, it never leaves my hand until I finish it. I even take it with me to the bathroom, LOL, I don't care about any strange looks I get.

If I get distracted by someone who wants to chat with me, I'll instinctively bring the bottle to my chest, and cover the opening with my thumb.