Medellin Reports

[Nounce]

...but also not too far from the action. Thank You!

You need to explain what action you are looking for.

[ChuchoLoco]

If a regular chick is up on it then I can imagine what the hookers that service foreigners are out for. Yesterday a chick that I mess with in Barranquilla hit me up asking was I still going to give her money for her daughter's birthday on the 15th. I said huh? I never said I was going to do that. I asked if her family is still going to Cancun at the end of the month and she said yes. I said well you can just say the Cancun is for her birthday. You do not need a separate celebration. She said yeah but the dollar is up against the peso. I said what the fuck does that have to do with my money; I do not live in Colombia. Even the thought that she suspects other people would want to fund her daughter's birthday is over my head.

You always write with experience and knowledge of people and places so why is this request over your head? It's just the way they are and you of all people should know that. Funny how they think isn't it? They have money to go to Cancun but need money for a kids birthday. That's probably how they pay for the vacation. At least you didn't contribute but how many others may have? I'm guessing that she is no longer in your Barranquilla stable.

[Knowledge]

I understand what you mean. I find myself doing it to respond to people who ask me about the cost of living in Colombia. I have to compare to USD / euro explain the cost of utilities and food staples.

It's generally new mongers that do this. I'll admit that I thought that way when I began in this hobby many years ago. Ironically I'm much richer now yet way more judicious about what I donate to the pro chicas when abroad.

[Knowledge]

As soon as I hear "that is only $USXX" I shut down. Whoever says it loses all credibility with me. It's illogical and intellectually dishonest. It is a misguided attempt to justify what a guy knows is more than it needs to be. I am all for paying extra for convenience or for necessity, but I have zero patience for bullshit.

What I will never understand (and I'm not saying that's what the post is implying, although it gave me this thought) is why some gringos are willing to pay high prices in MDE because, well, it's only $XXX in dollars. Huh? If you feel that way, paying a restaurant in MDE what you'd pay in the USA Same for the taxi driver. Same for the hotel or AirBnB. If your gauge on what to pay is the amount in USA Dollars, then don't be hypocritical and apply it only to prepagos.

Whenever I hear someone say "it's only X in USD," I cringe. Who cares? You are in Colombia. The currency is the peso, not the dollar, Prices are in pesos. Most things other than imports are cheap. The Colombian minimum is 1 million pesos a month. I know ladies who clean apartments for 50 mil a DAY. I know a chica that worked in a story in centro for 25 mil a DAY and had to provide her own transportation.

It's not about being cheap, it's about paying something reasonable based on the local economy. These chicas who base their price on the value of the dollar are almost as nuts as the guys who pay that price, rationalizing by saying just how cheap that is in USDs. I get the cheap fuck / Scrooge point, but I think these are the minority of the cases. As I often say, some fellow gringos are our own worst enemies because they drive up the price for no real reason. But whatever. Just my thoughts.

[Turgid]

What I will never understand (and I'm not saying that's what the post is implying, although it gave me this thought) is why some gringos are willing to pay high prices in MDE because, well, it's only $XXX in dollars. Huh? If you feel that way, paying a restaurant in MDE what you'd pay in the USA Same for the taxi driver. Same for the hotel or AirBnB. If your gauge on what to pay is the amount in USA Dollars, then don't be hypocritical and apply it only to prepagos.

Whenever I hear someone say "it's only X in USD," I cringe. Who cares? You are in Colombia. The currency is the peso, not the dollar, Prices are in pesos. Most things other than imports are cheap. The Colombian minimum is 1 million pesos a month. I know ladies who clean apartments for 50 mil a DAY. I know a chica that worked in a story in centro for 25 mil a DAY and had to provide her own transportation.

It's not about being cheap, it's about paying something reasonable based on the local economy. These chicas who base their price on the value of the dollar are almost as nuts as the guys who pay that price, rationalizing by saying just how cheap that is in USDs. I get the cheap fuck / Scrooge point, but I think these are the minority of the cases. As I often say, some fellow gringos are our own worst enemies because they drive up the price for no real reason. But whatever. Just my thoughts.

What I will never understand is dudes willingly paying over US $100 per night for a hotel room but unwilling to pay a girl $10 for her services.

[Parasitius]

Hey bro. Where do you find the FB chicks? How do I find them?

Thanks for the intel.

Did you respect everyone else on the forum by doing a search at all? This isn't children's internet (Facebook, etc), there's a basic etiquette required on twenty plus year old forums such as this or Usenet etc.

[YahooDiSingh]

Yes, but Tinder isn't a social media platform, it's an anonymous dating site. It's specifically designed to keep users from knowing anything about each other, making it perfect for those with bad intentions.

Facebook is harder, because an active account is a busy place. I don't bother with accounts that never post anything, where there's no interaction. It's hard to fake family and friends.

How do you find these FB girls?

[YahooDiSingh]

Hey bro. Where do you find the FB chicks? How do I find them?

Thanks for the intel.

Hi gents,

Its a been a while I wrote a report and even its been 2 years since I traveled either.

Thanks to few members here whose TR are great help, especially the FB route is the only route I have taken in this trip.

Last week trip with my wingman. Landed in BOG for one week trip from YYZ at odd hours and ended up taking the first flight out to CTG instead of MDE as the airport is closed for maintenance.

CTG: Checked into Hampton inn by hilton in boca grande and crashed out after 20+ of travel (YYZ-SAL-BOG-CTG route). What a mess in this itinerary.

Woke up at noon, took claro sim for 40 mil (10 GB. Hardly used 2 GB though) went to creeps & Waffles for lunch, then walked to old town. Strolled around the streets. It was refreshing and relaxed.

Came back to hotel by taking indriver taxi, during drive asked him if he can hook up with chicas as I was only staying for one night before heading to MDE and did not lined up anyone in this city.

[Mr Enternational]

Whenever I hear someone say "it's only X in USD," I cringe. Who cares? You are in Colombia. The currency is the peso, not the dollar, Prices are in pesos. These chicas who base their price on the value of the dollar are almost as nuts as the guys who pay that price, rationalizing by saying just how cheap that is in USDs.

If a regular chick is up on it then I can imagine what the hookers that service foreigners are out for. Yesterday a chick that I mess with in Barranquilla hit me up asking was I still going to give her money for her daughter's birthday on the 15th. I said huh? I never said I was going to do that. I asked if her family is still going to Cancun at the end of the month and she said yes. I said well you can just say the Cancun is for her birthday. You do not need a separate celebration. She said yeah but the dollar is up against the peso. I said what the fuck does that have to do with my money; I do not live in Colombia. Even the thought that she suspects other people would want to fund her daughter's birthday is over my head.

[Combo]

What I will never understand (and I'm not saying that's what the post is implying, although it gave me this thought) is why some gringos are willing to pay high prices in MDE because, well, it's only $XXX in dollars. Huh? If you feel that way, paying a restaurant in MDE what you'd pay in the USA Same for the taxi driver. Same for the hotel or AirBnB. If your gauge on what to pay is the amount in USA Dollars, then don't be hypocritical and apply it only to prepagos.

Whenever I hear someone say "it's only X in USD," I cringe. Who cares? You are in Colombia. The currency is the peso, not the dollar, Prices are in pesos. Most things other than imports are cheap. The Colombian minimum is 1 million pesos a month. I know ladies who clean apartments for 50 mil a DAY. I know a chica that worked in a story in centro for 25 mil a DAY and had to provide her own transportation.

It's not about being cheap, it's about paying something reasonable based on the local economy. These chicas who base their price on the value of the dollar are almost as nuts as the guys who pay that price, rationalizing by saying just how cheap that is in USDs. I get the cheap fuck / Scrooge point, but I think these are the minority of the cases. As I often say, some fellow gringos are our own worst enemies because they drive up the price for no real reason. But whatever. Just my thoughts.

It's generally new mongers that do this. I'll admit that I thought that way when I began in this hobby many years ago. Ironically I'm much richer now yet way more judicious about what I donate to the pro chicas when abroad.

[ColombiaLover]

I can understand poor. Poor people have limited funds, and just trying to make ends meet. They don't spend money on certain things simply because they can't afford them. What I don't understand, is being a cheap fuck. It is like going to Starbucks with your own tea bag, asking for a free cup of hot water. Or not tipping waiters when dining out, etc. One may have millions in his bank account, but acts like a fucking Scrooge. These mfs should be staying home and jerking off to save a few bucks, IMO there is no place for them in the hobby.

What I will never understand (and I'm not saying that's what the post is implying, although it gave me this thought) is why some gringos are willing to pay high prices in MDE because, well, it's only $XXX in dollars. Huh? If you feel that way, paying a restaurant in MDE what you'd pay in the USA Same for the taxi driver. Same for the hotel or AirBnB. If your gauge on what to pay is the amount in USA Dollars, then don't be hypocritical and apply it only to prepagos.

Whenever I hear someone say "it's only X in USD," I cringe. Who cares? You are in Colombia. The currency is the peso, not the dollar, Prices are in pesos. Most things other than imports are cheap. The Colombian minimum is 1 million pesos a month. I know ladies who clean apartments for 50 mil a DAY. I know a chica that worked in a story in centro for 25 mil a DAY and had to provide her own transportation.

It's not about being cheap, it's about paying something reasonable based on the local economy. These chicas who base their price on the value of the dollar are almost as nuts as the guys who pay that price, rationalizing by saying just how cheap that is in USDs. I get the cheap fuck / Scrooge point, but I think these are the minority of the cases. As I often say, some fellow gringos are our own worst enemies because they drive up the price for no real reason. But whatever. Just my thoughts.

[Nounce]

... What I believe is there is a group "wheels" as I aforementioned ...

One time someone I know asked if I wanted to eat empanada. I said Ok. He took me to a empanada stand and said eat as many as you want, then went back. It was really good so I ate quite a few. I insisted on paying when I finished. The female owner looked up to another man standing not far away. That man signal NO and tell me to leave without paying. I have seen more in El Centro so I think something like that does exist.

But I think it is more than that for the changes in the clubs, Gusto didn't charge a cover during weekday when I first went and it was 10 mil cover during weekend. It is 20 mil every night now. That is what I remember. La Isla's cover was only 10 mil and I always can get a table without getting a bottle, now it is 50 mil and I think drink price about doubled. La Isla also remodeled and changed their business model to be more like Gusto. I also saw a complete different crowd in the club than before. That is why I said it is more than that.

[Nick5252]

Hello,

I'm planning my first trip to Medellin around the new years. What neighborhood would you guys recommend me staying in for a Airbnb. Trying to find that sweet spot of a decent neighborhood, but also not too far from the action. Thank You!

[Mr Enternational]

There is freedom that you get when you do things in certain way. One probably does not need to work or not work as much to support the spending habit for one. When one can enjoy in the worst situations like El Centro, this person most likely can enjoy in other situations if he chooses to. He has more choices so I think he actually is not poor in the sense that he can enjoy far more things otherwise.

Exactly. When I go to Bogota I get the $20 airbnb and enjoy the $8 Santa Fe chicks. For me and my girlfriend's trip to Tahiti I already paid for the $900 water bungalow because I chose to. I don't mind being a cheap fuck in Colombia so that I can enjoy more and better things with my significant other at times. Don't think I would be able to get out much if everywhere I went I had to get the $900 water bungalow so I would not appear to be a cheap fuck. As you said there is a freedom.

[Mr Enternational]

There are many different sides to mongering and exploring Medellin. You can spend a little, or spend a lot. In the end, if you're feeling good about it, it was worth what you soent.

But also the people that live in Orlando don't tell the tourists that they are stupid for staying in a nice hotel and going to Disney World when they are there on vacation.

There is a holiday way and there is an everyday joe way. Going places so much I tend to monger the everyday joe way. If I was only going somewhere once a year then more than likely I would do things the holiday way as most people that post seem to do.