Medellin Reports

[JohnnieCash]

However the fact is every relationship is transactional if we are going to be honest. Any woman I have ever been with, would she have been with me if I didn't look a certain way, earn a certain amount, have a certain level of social status, etc? And would I have have been with her if not for her youth, beauty, the impression that she made on me and my friends? Maybe I am cynic however most relationships are very shallow as you realize once it ends. Every relationship is what it is.

And what is the problem? That is life. Relationship is almost by definition a transaction, a flow of 'give and take' and 'transactional relationship' is like repeating the same thing twice. Doesn't mean there can't be fun, attachment and emotions / feelings involved. And it can be symbiotic, it can be parasitic, and many other variations.

Many men seem to have a lot of romantic and abstract ideas about relationships (more than women in fact), 'forever together', hundreds of 'she should' s, get infatuated and think they are in love after a week, or many looking for a mother substitute.

If she behaves like she likes you, it doesn't mean she actually likes you. It could mean that she is putting on an act so that she could earn some money again if you see her again. Now I would say It actually doesn't matter if you are happy with her performance and she is happy to earn money with you. I had a friend when I was in Mexico that was seeing this girl at the agency and he thought she was falling in love with him and enjoying the time with him. I had introduced him to the agency. Subsequently the agency told me that they prefer that he take his business elsewhere and that the girl despised being with him because she felt he was rude and rough with her. But when she was with him, she acted as if she liked him and cumming with him during sex. Girls can easily for you because guys want to believe it.

I wasn't talking just about behavior during sex or a paid session. If a chica gives me great sex but then ignores me outside of that or doesn't want to hang out then it's obvious. I mean it's not a rocket science, but seems like he put no effort in finding out. If the guy paid the agency to fuck her, she came and gave him great time and he deducted she must be really into him just based on that then it's on him.

Lots of 'she said' 'they said 'in the story, but anyway, by telling her boss she doesn't want to see him she didn't behave in a way that says she likes him then.

He could've also taken a bold step and just ask as simple question. Hey, do you want to spend some time after work together or do you prefer we see each other just through agency? Done. But he was probably afraid because the answer would've put his constructed fantasy at the instant risk of disappearing.

Then if she'd say yes, test her actual behavior outside of her work setting and in different circumstances to validate whether it matches the words and verify mutual compatibility. And stop paying per hour (I'm not saying not pay for shit, it's Latin America). Yes it requires some thought, time and effort but building / negotiating a relationship does.

(Why would anyone even try put themselves through the ordeal of trying to build something with a professional WG is another story).

Only way the to know for certain how she 'really' feels would be to be her (then you'd see half of the time she doesn't even know herself), which is obviously not going to happen. Next best thing is to watch and test the actual behavior over extended period of time (but honestly it doesn't take that much to figure it out).

If she 'puts on an act' consistently over extended period of time and different circumstances, when tired, when drunk, when emotional, then it's no act but a reality.

[TjBrazil]

I agree and this iconic scene from Full Metal Jacket says it all.

https://youtu.be/md_WfmSYAuQ?si=_7Ldcop8SESZ9uK6

However the fact is every relationship is transactional if we are going to be honest. Any woman I have ever been with, would she have been with me if I didn't look a certain way, earn a certain amount, have a certain level of social status, etc? And would I have have been with her if not for her youth, beauty, the impression that she made on me and my friends? Maybe I am cynic however most relationships are very shallow as you realize once it ends. Every relationship is what it is.

I agree with you 100. How hard is it to fall in "love" with Leonardo DiCaprio or bezos or Eddie Murphy. They have homes all over and yachts. It's all fake. If a girl isn't attractive I'm not interested, if I'm broke they aren't interested.

[TexasPistol]

If she behaves like she likes you then she does like you.

I agree and this iconic scene from Full Metal Jacket says it all.

https://youtu.be/md_WfmSYAuQ?si=_7Ldcop8SESZ9uK6

However the fact is every relationship is transactional if we are going to be honest. Any woman I have ever been with, would she have been with me if I didn't look a certain way, earn a certain amount, have a certain level of social status, etc? And would I have have been with her if not for her youth, beauty, the impression that she made on me and my friends? Maybe I am cynic however most relationships are very shallow as you realize once it ends. Every relationship is what it is.

[MoonShot]

If you're filling out to checkmig form, and it just won't work or you keep getting an error message, sometimes you're not doing anything wrong. Often it is because you filled out one of the blanks wrong. But on a few occasions including on this trip, what I'm filling out the form on my phone and doing everything right, I get an error message saying my flight number is wrong. I was using the Google Chrome browser and I kept getting that error message. So I switched to Firefox and everything worked. Now twice they got the airline wrong when I filled out the flight number but that seems to be okay. As long as you get the confirmation, it doesn't matter. Others say if you're on the phone, switch to the computer or vice versa. Now I would add switch browsers if you're running into some glitch. One glitch is a drop down menu, that is just gray and has no selection. So if you're running into a problem, try switching internet browsers and it may help.

I was getting frustrated for a while but eventually it worked. Just one of those things.

[MoonShot]

If she behaves like she likes you then she does like you. What other proof do you guys want, words or notarized contacts? Assurances it will always be so? Not going to happen, hooker or not. Promises that she likes you best or doesn't like someone else too? Don't be needy.

If she behaves like she likes you, it doesn't mean she actually likes you. It could mean that she is putting on an act so that she could earn some money again if you see her again. Now I would say It actually doesn't matter if you are happy with her performance and she is happy to earn money with you. I had a friend when I was in Mexico that was seeing this girl at the agency and he thought she was falling in love with him and enjoying the time with him. I had introduced him to the agency. Subsequently the agency told me that they prefer that he take his business elsewhere and that the girl despised being with him because she felt he was rude and rough with her. But when she was with him, she acted as if she liked him and cumming with him during sex. Girls can easily for you because guys want to believe it.

[JohnnieCash]

If she behaves like she likes you then she does like you. What other proof do you guys want, words or notarized contacts? Assurances it will always be so? Not going to happen, hooker or not. Promises that she likes you best or doesn't like someone else too? Don't be needy.

[MoonShot]

This should be required learning for anyone who travels to Colombia for chicas. They do not love you, but you want them to act like they do.

Truly, we all know they're lying, if you think they're not lying, that's just another lie you're believing. Bottom line, it's ok. As I always tell the girls, I know you're acting, but please be a good actress! No dead fish, please!

When you find good actresses, they really are a gem, rare finds that you should be thankful you were lucky enough to encounter as there's so many poor ones out there!

I feel exactly the same way. If she acts like she likes you, that she's enjoying the sex, that she enjoys being with you and is always excited to see you and wants to see you again, Even if she is acting and lying, there's nothing to complain about. Enjoy the act and have fun with her. The only harm comes if you were planning something more with her. Otherwise, it is all good fun and you should go along with the ride.

[Knowledge]

Bogota is hands down a eutter gastronomic destination than Medellin, in terms of variety, quality and quantity. That said, Medellin has more than enough high quality options for a two to three week vacation.

Based on your prior post, it seems to imply that if you google, then you will find these restaurants mentioned in majority of the search result. Right?

[Gabacho]

Here's an update on the 32 year old American from Tennessee who was found dead in his hotel room in Poblado two days ago.

https://youtu.be/jfhVuGzbMzE?si=w1LcihP7B5dNEThu

Follow Along.

[Orgasmico]

hey will be coming for Carmen, El Cielo, X. O. , Oci. Mde, La Chagra, Gabo. Mde, etc. Some of these, like El Cielo, have already earned their own Michelin stars in USA Cities where they have opened branches. It seems you don't think this is legitimate travel; but it is, and it drives a large portion of the worldwide tourism to major food destinations.

Thanks. I was waiting for you to drop some names of spots that people would travel to Medellin for. While I still find it hard to believe that people would dish out the airfare and lodging in Medellin solely to visit the places you named, I have to visit these spots to give them a fair assessment.

[John Gault]

A Colombian woman has been accused of murder after her American Tinder date died after meeting her in the city of Medellin.

Paul Nguyen, a California-based logistics consultant, decided to visit the popular tourist spot for its vibrant nightlife and a reputation for being friendly to 'digital nomad' workers.

The 27-year-old murder victim travelled there in November with a friend with the intention of sightseeing, experiencing the nightlife, and going to a Bad Bunny concert later that week.

While he there, he matched with a woman on Tinder and agreed to meet her at a bar in the bougie neighbourhood of El Poblado.

Nguyen shot a candid photo of his date when she wasn't looking. The young, slim, brown-haired woman was wearing a white jacket and dark jeans.

He shared it with friends on Snapchat, writing 'the language barrier is unreal. '.

Paul snapped a photo of his date. Credit: Snapchat / Paul Nguyen.

Paul snapped a photo of his date. Credit: Snapchat / Paul Nguyen.

Tragically this was the last time they heard from Nguyen and the next morning his body was found next to a dumpster in another neighbourhood just over five miles away on November 10.

His wallet and phone had been stolen and it was believed that he was the victim of a botched drugging during a wave of Tinder honeytrap robberies in Colombia.

Colombian police announced the arrest of the woman Evelyn Henao Herrera, 21, on Tuesday (April 4).

Herrera and another man, seeésar Augusto Mendoza López, 28, were charged with aggravated homicide, qualified and aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime for the purpose of robbery.

A second man, Bryan Taborda Herrera, 25, was charged with qualified and aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime for the purpose of robbery.

Scams involving dating apps are common in Latin America and focus on foreigners and wealthy locals, luring the men to meet women via dating apps, and then drugging them for days at a time as their bank accounts are emptied.

"We mourn every day and continue to do so until justice is met," Paul Nguyen's sister Amy told Vice.

"Hearing that we might finally get justice for Paul flickers a new hope. ".

The three have been arrested. Credit: Columbian police.

The three have been arrested. Credit: Columbian police.

Nguyen's friend was concerned and contacted his family when he failed to return to their Airbnb and they noticed that his credit card recorded several odd late-night transactions.

It's believed that Nguyen was drugged with a sedative called clonazepam at some point during his date.

"Sometimes the victim does not lose consciousness, does not lose will, begins to become aware of what is happening, so they go on to administer much more drugs," explained Jorge Wilson, a local private investigator who has been investigating the American's death.

At least 41 people have been victims of similar drug-related robberies in Medellin in 2023, according to Colombian news outlet Caracol Noticias, although it's unclear how many were related to dating apps.

Tinder have released a statement. Credit: Alamy.

Tinder have released a statement. Credit: Alamy.

Tinder said in a statement to Vice: "Tinder prioritizes the safety of our members.

"What's been reported is terrible, and our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims, as well as with the survivors.

"Tinder stands ready to cooperate with local law enforcement to support their investigations. ".

[Nounce]

Google "medellin foodie" and you may be surprised. There's a whole culture that travels all over the world chasing eating scenes.

Based on your prior post, it seems to imply that if you google, then you will find these restaurants mentioned in majority of the search result. Right?

... They will be coming for Carmen, El Cielo, X. O. , Oci. Mde, La Chagra, Gabo. Mde, etc. Some of these, like El Cielo, have already earned their own Michelin stars in USA Cities where they have opened branches...

Using your reasoning, I think Bogot is a much better destination because it has 100 times more Michelin star restaurants.

I have been to some of these restaurants. I don't remember what I ate exactly. I took my Colombian friends to one and they were stunned at the price when they peaked at the receipt. Some of the restaurants only open limited nights. As a result, I think they are overpriced, relatively speaking. There is another one on the news because they could not afford the rent increase but the news did not mentioned they don't open every day and is only for dinner. What does that imply?

[Lucky Nuts]

When it comes to adding data to your cell phone on your local SIM card, you can also go to the pharmacies to get data on your phone. I did not know this until my last trip. Now I have gone to two separate pharmacies and they both could do it. Gana also can do it along with probably other places. I will tell you my Gana story on this trip. I requested one week data on my cell phone and gave them 20 mil I got two mil and some change back. So I go back to my hotel room and look at the receipt and it is for 11 mil. So I thought about going back and requesting the proper change but at this point I can see the person saying I gave you the right change and you are mistaken. Now it is only seven mil or less than $2 so I'm not going to sweat about it. I recognize that it was my mistake by not looking at the receipt right away. I have limited Spanish so that is also a factor. Live and learn. 7 weeks data on Claro should be 11 mil or less than $3. Now I know. Jajaja.

A convenient resource for guys coming and going often is Ding.com to recharge. I always recharge my Tigo SIM card $5.73 the day I'm on my way to Medellin. When I land and turn on my Medellin phone it's alive with 4 Gig of data and 7+ days of usage. I don't understand how it works that way without me even selecting a plan but I'm glad it does. And it appears to add 15 mil pesos to my balance (saldo disponible) on top of that to buy additonal weeks on longer trips or phone calls to the USA. Ding works with many different phone companies including Cuba SIM cards that I've had in the past. Yeah you pay a small service fee with each transaction (included in the $5. 73 here) but it's well worth the convenience for me.

[MoonShot]

I think you meant to write 7 days, instead of weeks, but most people should see the mistake. Also, 30 days of data is 31 mil, or 41 mil depending on how many gb of data you want.

Yes I meant 7 days. This website is not worthy of proofreading. Jajaja.

[ElSexoChino7]

When it comes to adding data to your cell phone on your local SIM card, you can also go to the pharmacies to get data on your phone. I did not know this until my last trip. Now I have gone to two separate pharmacies and they both could do it. Gana also can do it along with probably other places. I will tell you my Gana story on this trip. I requested one week data on my cell phone and gave them 20 mil I got two mil and some change back. So I go back to my hotel room and look at the receipt and it is for 11 mil. So I thought about going back and requesting the proper change but at this point I can see the person saying I gave you the right change and you are mistaken. Now it is only seven mil or less than $2 so I'm not going to sweat about it. I recognize that it was my mistake by not looking at the receipt right away. I have limited Spanish so that is also a factor. Live and learn. 7 weeks data on Claro should be 11 mil or less than $3. Now I know. Jajaja.

You can also put data on your claro phone online using Western Union app / Western Union website. I also found out about this on my recent trip. It gives you options how much data you can put and you'll get your data almost right away. Very convenient and you don't even have to leave your hotel or Airbnb.