Medellin Reports

Just about any cheap ($100 range) android based phone should serve its purpose.

Most apps like google translate should work fine on them.

As for service plans, for many years I would carry a carrier unlocked and get a local sim.

Depending on the country getting a SIM can be an easy or annoying experience.

Although didn't find Colombia to be in the annoying camp.

However times have changed. US carriers like my friends at t-mobile are offering competitive ("free") prices for roaming data.

This with the fact that many people are now using data, WiFi and messenger apps to communicate these days make that appealing.

[QUOTE=MrAdventure;1825513]In my office I had 3 telephones, a fax, a cellphone, a Motorola, and usually was "on call", ALL of which I was glad to get away from upon retiring. I am ignorant with regard to smart phones and have been using a $20 flip up disposable for years. I need an inexpensive phone that I can put google translate on, and use mapping, etc. Guessing that the unlocked galaxy G3 (see them for $119 up) mentioned would fit the bill?

I just figure the easiest way to get what I need is to copy what works for someone else. Unless there is a better choice, opinions?[/QUOTE]

LOL.

Sometimes blending in works if you keep your mouth shut and don't look too lost.

In Asia forget it.

But yes that is pretty dam funny story LOL.

As for father and son.

The family that mongers together stays together.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1826448]All of that how you look, how you dress, blending in, and if you can pass for Colombian stuff is all bullshit. I was walking through downtown at night with my other wingman and we ran into a couple more Black American guys (father & son). I had greeted them with a "What's up?" earlier in Barra Ejecutiva. Now they were looking for Conejita's. We were going that way so we said we would take them there. So 4 Black guys all with jeans and golf, button down, and tshirts (me) on walking down the street. There is a Black Colombian guy about 10 meters from us walking in the other direction towards us. He yells out Gringos! We all just broke out laughing. Don't fool yourself. They know you from a mile away regardless.[/QUOTE]

My crazy ass wingman had me walking through downtown at 2 am making Crackhead Documentaries. Going up to people putting the phone in their face saying foto, foto. I had my Galaxy S5 while he had his whatever phone he has. No problems. Some were glad to be stars in the videos and fotos and have the attention, while others were not so happy about it. We did meet an old lady who was selling pussy for 20 k and some nice young chicks (25,25, 19) who were smoking weed together and selling pussy for 20 k as well.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1826448]All of that how you look, how you dress, blending in, and if you can pass for Colombian stuff is all bullshit. I was walking through downtown at night with my other wingman and we ran into a couple more Black American guys (father & son). I had greeted them with a "What's up?" earlier in Barra Ejecutiva. Now they were looking for Conejita's. We were going that way so we said we would take them there. So 4 Black guys all with jeans and golf, button down, and tshirts (me) on walking down the street. There is a Black Colombian guy about 10 meters from us walking in the other direction towards us. He yells out Gringos! We all just broke out laughing. Don't fool yourself. They know you from a mile away regardless.[/QUOTE]I think it has more to do with speaking in English. I usually travel alone, and very few bums or other people bother me either in Santa Fe or Centro in Medellin. But when my dad and I were together (both Black Americans) in Colombia last fall, we were walking down the streets speaking English to each other at night in Santa Fe, and the bums came out of the woodwork asking for money.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1826448]All of that how you look, how you dress, blending in, and if you can pass for Colombian stuff is all bullshit. I was walking through downtown at night with my other wingman and we ran into a couple more Black American guys (father & son). I had greeted them with a "What's up?" earlier in Barra Ejecutiva. Now they were looking for Conejita's. We were going that way so we said we would take them there. So 4 Black guys all with jeans and golf, button down, and tshirts (me) on walking down the street. There is a Black Colombian guy about 10 meters from us walking in the other direction towards us. He yells out Gringos! We all just broke out laughing. Don't fool yourself. They know you from a mile away regardless.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the reports and updates Mr. Enternational. Blending will never work that way. It works for me cause I do it alone and a pair the most. A large group of black men even if they dress like Colombians will not blend in Medellin since most Paisas are white. Black guys are not walking in groups and that was easily seen by the Colombian black guy as an abnormality. By the way, what's up with that favorite casa of your that never share the name and location? Last year, you did the same and did not give the name or location. Can you share the name or one of your entourage? Keep having fun and reporting and share that casa's name and location for heaven's shake LOL.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1826696]My crazy ass wingman had me walking through downtown at 2 am making Crackhead Documentaries. Going up to people putting the phone in their face saying foto, foto. I had my Galaxy S5 while he had his whatever phone he has. No problems. Some were glad to be stars in the videos and fotos and have the attention, while others were not so happy about it. We did meet an old lady who was selling pussy for 20 k and some nice young chicks (25,25, 19) who were smoking weed together and selling pussy for 20 k as well.[/QUOTE]Stay classy. Now we know why the casa didn't want you clowns using cell phones the other day. Pretty cool using your $500 phone to make fun of people that haven't had shoes in three years, then brag to your "friends" on the internet with photo proof, as if we've never seen homeless people.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1826696]My crazy ass wingman had me walking through downtown at 2 am making Crackhead Documentaries. Going up to people putting the phone in their face saying foto, foto. I had my Galaxy S5 while he had his whatever phone he has. No problems. Some were glad to be stars in the videos and fotos and have the attention, while others were not so happy about it. We did meet an old lady who was selling pussy for 20 k and some nice young chicks (25,25, 19) who were smoking weed together and selling pussy for 20 k as well.[/QUOTE]Sounds more like an episode of ******* than serious mongering. I am reminded of this guy.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYz00UQfiPk[/URL]

I'd go as far to say once you start speaking period the gig is up.

Speaking Spanish with an English accent gives your gringo status as speaking English itself.

Often times when I am in the Americas with my chatty wingman in the I remind him to keep conversation to a minimal.

[QUOTE=Sokta169;1826698]I think it has more to do with speaking in English. I usually travel alone, and very few bums or other people bother me either in Santa Fe or Centro in Medellin. But when my dad and I were together (both Black Americans) in Colombia last fall, we were walking down the streets speaking English to each other at night in Santa Fe, and the bums came out of the woodwork asking for money.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1826696]My crazy ass wingman had me walking through downtown at 2 am making Crackhead Documentaries. Going up to people putting the phone in their face saying foto, foto. I had my Galaxy S5 while he had his whatever phone he has. No problems. Some were glad to be stars in the videos and fotos and have the attention, while others were not so happy about it. We did meet an old lady who was selling pussy for 20 k and some nice young chicks (25,25, 19) who were smoking weed together and selling pussy for 20 k as well.[/QUOTE]Here's a photo of a paisa I met in Panama. In case you all don't want to see crack heads.

[QUOTE=IguanaSix;1826861]Sounds more like an episode of ******* than serious mongering. I am reminded of this guy.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYz00UQfiPk[/URL][/QUOTE]Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. That shit is funny. Good analogy.

[QUOTE=JamesDandy;1826843]Stay classy. Now we know why the casa didn't want you clowns using cell phones the other day. Pretty cool using your $500 phone to make fun of people that haven't had shoes in three years, then brag to your "friends" on the internet with photo proof, as if we've never seen homeless people.[/QUOTE]Dude everyone has a gay or a dope fiend in their family. It is not about making fun of anyone. I am from the streets and have seen it all 30 times. And you don't think that homeless people like to have fun too? The point is that everyone on this board is so scared shitless of their own damn shadow (do this, don't do that, wear this, don't wear that) but I have proved time and time again in downtown Medellin and Santa Fe in Bogota that there is nothing to be scared of AND you can wear what the fuck you want. Or maybe the people out to do harm can sense the fear of a mark no matter what they have on or what they are carrying, and will try that person.

As far as using a phone in a casa, that has nothing to do with nothing. You can walk into most casas including New Life and use your phone all day long and nobody will say shit to you. In the strip clubs and certain other casas you can even take pictures in the common areas as we were doing yesterday. So as far as I am concerned that was a one off thing and had nothing to do with being a clown as you call it.

Classy in a hohouse? LOL. That is a good one.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1826938]Dude everyone has a gay or a dope fiend in their family. It is not about making fun of anyone. I am from the streets and have seen it all 30 times. And you fon't think that homeless people like to have fun too? The point is that everyone on this board is so scared shitless of their own damn shadow (do this, don't do that, wear this, don't wear that) but I have proved time and time again in downtown Medellin and Santa Fe in Bogota that there is nothing to be scared of AND you can wear what the fuck you want. Or maybe the people out to do harm can sense the fear of a mark no matter what they have on or what they are carrying, and will try that person.

As far as using a phone in a casa, that has nothing to do with nothing. You can walk into most casas including New Life and use your phone all day long and nobody will say shit to you. In the strip clubs and certain other casas you can even take pictures in the common areas as we were doing yesterday. So as far as I am concerned that was a one off thing and had nothing to do with being a clown as you call it.

Classy in a hohouse? LOL. That is a good one.[/QUOTE]So your intent was to tell us how brave you are, not that you're an idiot taking unnecessary risks, or abusive to the downtrodden? I get it now.

[QUOTE=JamesDandy;1826959]So your intent was to tell us how brave you are, not that you're an idiot taking unnecessary risks, or abusive to the downtrodden? I get it now.[/QUOTE]If you call being around other human beings brave, then I guess you do get it.

[QUOTE=Soldierb11;1826139]First thing I would do is email the Mansion every couple of weeks to see if there have been cancellations. If nothing opens up you could either get an apartment the first two days, a chica friendly hotel or even give Jake a try. Guys with no spanish and no experience here survive without jake or the mansion so it can be done but it is an option. Regardless where you stay I would hit some casas and strip clubs at night and gather some numbers and do the same your 3 nights in the mansion and then your 2 days at end of trip just stay in apartment and invite your favorites back.[/QUOTE]Much appreciated. I think a chica friendly hotel is the way to go, as last time I was there I spent part of the time in an apartment building with a doorman and didn't want to deal with that aspect. I assume I will find that info by RTFF!

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1826696]My crazy ass wingman had me walking through downtown at 2 am making Crackhead Documentaries. Going up to people putting the phone in their face saying foto, foto. I had my Galaxy S5 while he had his whatever phone he has. No problems. Some were glad to be stars in the videos and fotos and have the attention, while others were not so happy about it. [/QUOTE]I don't see the fun.

Try again until you meet these guys (Bronx, Bogota). They might be happy to explain, with practical demonstration, that in a safari one could meet antelopes but also lions.