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07-15-23 11:43 #7003
Posts: 5496Aruba
Since there doesn't appear to be an Aruba thread, I'll post my findings here.
I'm currently on a short dive trip in Aruba. Had some free time last night and decided to at least do a quick survey of the local red light district. First, I'll add some basics about Aruba.
Flight time from Miami is about 3 hours, 2 hours from Bogota or Medellin. English is widely spoken and dollars are accepted everywhere. The exchange rate is fixed at 1. 8 Florin per dollar. Ask if the price is in florin or dollars. Most places give change in dollars, except for coins.
Almost everything is expensive, but not horribly so. I've seen 1 police officer since arriving. There doesn't seem to be a visible police presence. Everywhere feels safe.
The main tourist areas are near the airport in Oranjestad and in the hotel zone in Noord. It's recommended you rent a car, if you're planning to explore the island. The landscape isn't much. Lots of cactus and a few trees. The wind is always blowing and temperatures are mid 80's, with slightly high humidity. Tap water is safe to drink.
The red light district is on the east end of the island in San Nicholas. Without traffic, 35-40 minutes driving will get you there. A good landmark to find Is Charlie's Bar. It's not part of the scene, but it's easy to find.
The area is 4 blocks wide and 6 blocks long. At the eastern end is a normal bar called Fan, on Lagoweg street. Nuyenstraat is at the west end. Some of the streets are one way.
My survey consisted a walk through and drive through between 6 7 pm and another drive through around 9 pm, complete with 2 club visits. Probably 30 working girls on the streets, many street walkers, others working at clubs. If you're driving through, or walking through, the women will approach you. Several appeared to be working in front of short time rooms. Others, I assume, might do car sex. The clubs appear to have minimal rooms available.
Most, if not all the girls are Colombian and I would guess the average age at somewhere above 25. Most were average looking, with a few who I found very attractive.
The 2 bars I visited were empty. 2 girls inside the first, 3 or 4 outside the second. Beers were reasonable, about $4. They were both small places. I didn't ask prices, but 1 girl offered a strip show for $40. At a guess, I'd say $60-$100 could be negotiated.
If you're planning a mongering trip, don't go to Aruba. If you have some other reason to visit, and looking to scratch an itch, San Nicholas is where to go.
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07-08-23 20:07 #7002
Posts: 2082Rasie a glass of rum to our new understanding.
Originally Posted by Nypher [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Nypher [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Nypher [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Nypher [View Original Post]
Hopefully this new base of understanding will facilitate our communication in the future.
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07-08-23 06:16 #7001
Posts: 647Originally Posted by SubCmdr [View Original Post]
I don't venture into the DR thread which is why your name was unfamiliar to me. I've done my trips there and no plans to go back, the drama there got way too stupid among the men who kept acting like they were still in high school always trying to prove something to someone, always have to be the loudest person in the vicinity, even though they wrong they still want to be right, so Cartegena was my escape until the same type of individuals, mainly the ones that go to Sosua, started showing up in Cartegena with the same behavior after the pandemic.
As for your initial visit based on hearing good things, I'm going to guess you found out the many half truths about Medelin. Its basically a weekend place and it has to have the type of girls the gringo finds attractive. I tried it as well last year and it was not for me, the girls were not to my liking so I ended up flying in one of my Chicas from Cartegena and did sightseeing.
Well, maybe Cali will live up to the hype. Enjoy it for us both.
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07-08-23 00:35 #7000
Posts: 2082A little bit of everything
On my second trip to Colombia I arrived at MDE. After we deplaned followed everyone to stand in the visitors immigration line. I was only asked why I was visiting and how long would I be staying. I spent exactly 35 minutes in line (including the immigration processing and interview). I know because I timed it and made a note of it in order to add to the factual knowledge of this forum.
Originally Posted by Nypher [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Nypher [View Original Post]
With all due respect, I suspect you don't know jack about me unless you have read my extensive collection of posts in the Dominican Republic forum where I live. You see, when I visit Colombia, I am not come from a "sex prison" county. I come from a land of abundance when it comes to pussy. My initial visit to Colombia was because I had heard good things about it and I was curious. But as I have written: "Don't believe the hype".
I am an independent thinker that will not bow down to any amount of personal criticism nor change my thoughts in order to fit in and be "one of the boys". That simply is not possible with me. But if you are making reference to certain individuals who are choosing to exercise the privileges given by the passport issued to them from their respective countries, then my views on the individuals commenting about that will never change. I know, what they are trying to imply with their coded language.
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06-29-23 20:41 #6999
Posts: 3330Well, CTG customs sucked
An hour wait to get out of the CTG airport. The line for Colombians was less than a minute long.
I had not used my Priority pass card before. CTG airport has a priority pass lounge. It is right next to the bakery with long lines. They have free finger food, wi fi, chairs and a sofa. It is okay. I would not pay for it but it is okay.
Bogota is a different story. The PP lounge there has a full bar, full menu, and when we entered, there were actually two women playing violins. This was such a high end experience I was afraid my step daughter to be would get spoiled. This was in the domestic wing of the Bogota airport.
I am sure most guys who fly to Colombia go through Fort Lauderdale. I got the Barclays American card and got like 60,000 free miles. I used them and went through Miami. I usually fly Spirit and upgrade to a nicer seat when I go through Lauderdale. Thing is I do not like the terminal there and often have been stuck there for hours at a time.
Miami has the American Express Centurion lounge and the AA lounges. I love the Amex lounges: good food, open bar, comfortable chairs, fast wi fi. Only downside is they are often crowded. Thing is the terminal that uses the cheaper South American flights like Avianca and latam do not have the lounges.
I live in Texas and the five hour direct flights wear me out unless I am in business class on the planes. This flight was smooth. Both flights were two and a half hours and in between I was in the comfortable Amex lounge sipping a cocktail, eating a good dinner, and reading on my tablet. When I touched down in Colombia and back here in Texas, I was relaxed and ready to run right off the plane. I cannot say that about my other flights. Those lounges can make a huge difference when you travel.
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06-28-23 17:09 #6998
Posts: 647Originally Posted by SubCmdr [View Original Post]
Ok, so now I understand why your views on certain things that occur there was different. After you complete making more trips to Colombia, specifically Cartagena, I'm waiting to see if your views will stay the same LOL.
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06-23-23 13:28 #6997
Posts: 2082Check-Mig
Originally Posted by FunLuvr [View Original Post]
I am using a iPhone 14 Pro MaX 512 GB. I enter the chick-mig website I just follow the instructions and complete the entries. And just completed the form for my next flight without a problem. I was able to download my phone and received a email from Check-Mig.
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06-22-23 05:48 #6996
Posts: 15Originally Posted by Botti224 [View Original Post]
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06-21-23 16:20 #6995
Posts: 91There is a report of distinction which has a section about swingers
Originally Posted by Botti224 [View Original Post]
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06-21-23 04:52 #6994
Posts: 1045Originally Posted by SubCmdr [View Original Post]
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06-20-23 10:02 #6993
Posts: 18Google.
Originally Posted by Botti224 [View Original Post]
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06-20-23 02:51 #6992
Posts: 2082FYI or do you think I am lying on my dick?
Originally Posted by FunLuvr [View Original Post]
From SDQ: Where you enter the line to check in the Wingo employee was insistent that I show the Check-Mig form before I was allowed in line. When I arrived in MDE, The immigration officer only asked me for my passport and one other question: "How long was my stay?".
As I stated before, it took me 5 minutes to clear immigration. The longest part of the entire process was waiting for my bag. And that was after I spent time in DUFRY looking for my favorite bottle of JD.
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06-20-23 02:40 #6991
Posts: 1045Originally Posted by SubCmdr [View Original Post]
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06-20-23 02:35 #6990
Posts: 1045Originally Posted by Elvis2008 [View Original Post]
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06-20-23 00:58 #6989
Posts: 2082Check-Mig
I've had no problems with the website. And my last trip to Medellin I cleared immigration in 5 minutes including the wait and spent more time waiting for my back to show up than it took to clear the line for the scanner in customs.