Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=Fmc858;2266984]Online reviews sound good but maybe postured. Any of you guys have knowledge of these guys? Again, I searched the forum and nothing came up even using quotes "Medellin VIP". Not sure what's up with the search function.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]If nothing came up it's because nobody here uses them. The people who use their service tend to be the sort of people who don't spend a lot of time on research. They just find someone who will take their money and get what they want.

If you have that kind of money to spend to get laid, $300-$1000 per nut, (plus airfare) in a place where expensive sex is $70-$100, then that's probably a good place to call.

The question is, what are you looking for in Medellin? There are plenty of people here who can point you in the right direction, but first we need to know where you want to go.

I enjoyed the article about chicha, the ancient indigenous alcoholic drink that is becoming popular with hipster millennial.

So yes, to your point, Medellin is no different than other major metropolitan areas around the world of similar size. There are killing and a minority of the victims are foreigners. Research it, you will find confirmation. Your point is well taken. Medellin is not Shangri-la. You can get yourself in trouble there. It is less likely to happen if we take reasonable precautions and avoid dickhead behavior. That is easier for some than others.

[QUOTE=YippieKayay;2266989]The english articles on-line just say he was at a "salsa club" but the article from eltiempo says he went to a "sector" to talk to women. He uses the verb "departir" which I'm not too familiar with when used in Colombia.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=YippieKayay;2266989]The english articles on-line just say he was at a "salsa club" but the article from eltiempo says he went to a "sector" to talk to women. He uses the verb "departir" which I'm not too familiar with when used in Colombia.[/QUOTE]Departir means leaving. "a departir con unas mujeres" = "as he was leaving with some women".

[QUOTE=MstrNinja;2267127]Day 1.

I'm an idiot on so many levels. I arrive in Medellin, and try to setup my cell phone. Turns out I did not buy the international model, as intended. Then I took the bus to Hotel Botero. $3 right to my hotel. Just in time to grab a quick shower, and a below average street walker before the sun sets on Centro. Then it set, and I saw children and young women. What was I afraid of? It's 6:30 pm. Well, I got promptly robbed at knife point.

Then, because I'm an idiot, I didn't hand it over. I said in English, "Okay, I'll give you the money. " I started to reach for it when one of them reached in my pocket and grabbed a 4 year old iphone. On instinct I grabbed his wrist, and firmly growled, "I'll give you. The money. " There was a tense moment, then they took off empty handed. I only have a couple hundred words of Spanish, and they had even fewer English.

So dumb. I could have been killed. Afterwords a man told me my clothes were too nice for this neighborhood. I left my fancy watch and jewelry at home, but never thought about my clothes. The next day I bought a used phone with a cracked screen for $30 to use for my stay. Should be good for handing over to knife wielding maniacs too.[/QUOTE]Wow man. That's crazy. I am new here but it seems quite clear (especially now) that el centro after dark is no place for a solo gringo to be strolling around. Thanks for sharing this and I'm glad you're OK.

[QUOTE=MstrNinja;2267127]. Well, I got promptly robbed at knife point.

Then, because I'm an idiot, I didn't hand it over. I said in English, "Okay, I'll give you the money. " I started to reach for it when one of them reached in my pocket and grabbed a 4 year old iphone. On instinct I grabbed his wrist, and firmly growled, "I'll give you. The money. " There was a tense moment, then they took off empty handed. I only have a couple hundred words of Spanish, and they had even fewer English..[/QUOTE]What location was this? I hit the streets 10 a to 4 p and then strip clubs or Yakuza (the Casa right across from the hotel Botero) after that in Centro. You can take yakuza girls across the street to your room no exit charge, 50 kish for 1/2 HR.

In the interest of helping others avoid what happened, where did the attempted robbery take place? Was it in front of your hotel, behind the Veracruz church, somewhere else? Did it happen before, during, or after you picked up the below average street walker?

Don't be so hard on yourself. You dodged a bullet and I doubt you will repeat the mistake. If you had it to do over again (and you do, every night you are here) you will probably notice how people are dressed compared to how you dress. We all have our moments. I remember a few years ago walking past a sporting good store on Avenida Paulista in Sao Paulo when I noticed a the same pair of Asics trail shoes I was wearing on display in the store window. I stopped in my tracks when I worked out the reals / dollar conversion. They were on sale for more than $300. I turned on my heels and quickly walked by to my hotel to change shoes. I bought those shoes for something like $50 on sale at a mall but a potential local thug would not know that or care.

I'm relieved you were not harmed. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. Again, I'm very curious about where the attempted robbery happened because I know it can happen most anywhere.

[QUOTE=MstrNinja;2267127]Day 1.

I'm an idiot on so many levels. I arrive in Medellin, and try to setup my cell phone. Turns out I did not buy the international model, as intended. Then I took the bus to Hotel Botero. $3 right to my hotel. Just in time to grab a quick shower, and a below average street walker before the sun sets on Centro. Then it set, and I saw children and young women. What was I afraid of? It's 6:30 pm. Well, I got promptly robbed at knife point.

Then, because I'm an idiot, I didn't hand it over. I said in English, "Okay, I'll give you the money. " I started to reach for it when one of them reached in my pocket and grabbed a 4 year old iphone. On instinct I grabbed his wrist, and firmly growled, "I'll give you. The money. " There was a tense moment, then they took off empty handed. I only have a couple hundred words of Spanish, and they had even fewer English.

So dumb. I could have been killed. Afterwords a man told me my clothes were too nice for this neighborhood. I left my fancy watch and jewelry at home, but never thought about my clothes. The next day I bought a used phone with a cracked screen for $30 to use for my stay. Should be good for handing over to knife wielding maniacs too.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Midwest;2267264]Departir means leaving. "a departir con unas mujeres" = "as he was leaving with some women".[/QUOTE]Everywhere I checked online it says to "converse" or "chat. " I usually use the verb "salir" for leaving a place.

EDIT: I just looked at the article again: "sali a un sector a departir con unas mujeres" salio meaning they left.

EDIT2: OK after re-reading the entire sentence again as best I can tell he's saying after his seminar he left to a place to chat with some women. BTW, I think its funny that they have it in bold in the article.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2267220]The question is, what are you looking for in Medellin? There are plenty of people here who can point you in the right direction, but first we need to know where you want to go.[/QUOTE]Thanks Jj.

This morning I told the guy I was going to pass. It seemed like a total waste. While guidance is appreciated and something I will need, handholding the whole time is not. Nor is pissing away money unnecessarily. What he wanted for a one bedroom was double what I found an awesome 2 bedroom AirBNB for and the place allows guests with ID and registration, which is what I want.

My goal for the trip is to see some sights, relax and reflect on wtf I am doing in life, get some sun, mix with the culture, drink strong coffee, and spend time with some beautiful women. I used to party a lot but I am sober now and really want to stay away from it, as tempting as the high quality favors supposedly are in Medellin. So I probably won't be going out combing nightclubs and bars for ass. I fear doing that might get me into trouble in more ways than one.

I have been on a couple of the escort websites and the girls look smoking hot but I can't see faces and a pretty face is way more attractive to me than huge fake tits and ass. Ideally I find one that wants to come hang out at the pool, relax, hook-up, go out to eat, etc. But I know that's going to cost me and might be better sought after on CC or Tinder.

Lastly, I would like to check out the casas and strip clubs just for the experience. Not getting robbed, drugged, or murdered is of utmost importance though so I want to know where and when I should and shouldn't go. There is a lot of commentary here on that so I will keep reading. Of course, any firm guidance is always appreciated.

Thanks!

[QUOTE=YippieKayay;2267322]
EDIT2: OK after re-reading the entire sentence again as best I can tell he's saying after his seminar he left to a place to chat with some women. BTW, I think its funny that they have it in bold in the article.[/QUOTE]Or maybe departir also means to mingle, or socialize in this context.

'departir' is this context means 'to party'.

[QUOTE=Questner;2267374]'departir' is this context means 'to party'.[/QUOTE]I just have to go to Medellin & clear this up. Need to interview a lot of mujeres. Probably will take me at least week. Have no choice!

Hi,

I have read a lot about the fb approach and have created a profile recently. I started sending friend requests and also messages but the response rate is very very low. I should have contacted at least 50 or so. Am I missing something? What are some tips that experts can share here for success? Do you just send friend request or message or both? Also I keep getting "please confirm you know this person before sending friend request". Does fb vlock us if we send a lot of requests to unknown persons? Thanks any insights are much appreciated.

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2267312]
I'm relieved you were not harmed. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. Again, I'm very curious about where the attempted robbery happened because I know it can happen most anywhere.[/QUOTE]I have been used to walk around the Centro daytime and after sunset since my first time in Medellin, say almost 10 years ago, under the metro Prado and in small streets around, even around midnight. Said this, I will never be tired to repeat here to anyone considering to venture in Centro that it's DANGEROUS. Dangerous, period.

I remember a guy posting here the photos of his muscles, like claiming that he knows how to self-defend in a hostile environment. The only defense is NO DAR PAPAYA, that is to not attract attention. Which means not only to avoid exhibiting something expensive, but also a dress style that may make you noticed as "different" from the average crowd and lead people to think you are unaware of the surroundings and have money with you.

99.9% of people around you in Centro are harmless. Poor and desperate, but harmless. The problem is the residual 0. 1%, who can be anywhere and be really nasty. Don't attract their attention and you are safe.

[QUOTE=BlackPage;2267526]................99.9% of people around you in Centro are harmless. Poor and desperate, but harmless. The problem is the residual 0. 1%, who can be anywhere and be really nasty. Don't attract their attention and you are safe.[/QUOTE]One evening some years ago I was walking in El Centro while talking on my Samsung Galaxy S6 and two blokes made a grab at my phone. No weapons were produced and there were people around. I held on to my phone and successfully warded them off. I am certain they were not criminals but ordinary guys who saw an opportunity. Part of the 99.9% as you put it. Be careful out there.

[QUOTE=Fmc858;2267327]Thanks Jj.

This morning I told the guy I was going to pass. It seemed like a total waste. While guidance is appreciated and something I will need, handholding the whole time is not. Nor is pissing away money unnecessarily. What he wanted for a one bedroom was double what I found an awesome 2 bedroom AirBNB for and the place allows guests with ID and registration, which is what I want.

My goal for the trip is to see some sights, relax and reflect on wtf I am doing in life, get some sun, mix with the culture, drink strong coffee, and spend time with some beautiful women. I used to party a lot but I am sober now and really want to stay away from it, as tempting as the high quality favors supposedly are in Medellin. So I probably won't be going out combing nightclubs and bars for ass. I fear doing that might get me into trouble in more ways than one.[/QUOTE]You're off to a good start. You've already got the lodging figured out, which is a huge help. You've also started reading the forum, which is crucial.

Let's start with the last part first. Casas and strip clubs. Most of the casas close at 7 or 8 pm. My preference is to visit between late morning and mid afternoon. Get the Medellin map, or get the Medellin Chica List PDF and make your own map. You'll find there are several casas within walking distance of each other. Use street view to locate the entrance. It will be a plain security door. No sign, just the street number above the door.

Some doors are easy to find. New Life has a blue door, Aiffe has a red door. Sexxy Amigas has a dark brown door. Work out a path for 4 or 5 casas to check out. You'll probably want to take a taxi to the first one. If you remember your map, you can then walk to the next one, if you don't find what you're looking for.

Strip clubs are for night time, after 11 pm the options are better. Fase Dos is probably your best option, unless you want the high end at La Isla. The rooms available at Fase Dos are nice and clean. If you want to try the lower end, Club Maracaibo and Barra Ejecutiva are probably where you should go. There are just a few doors separating the 2 clubs, so you can walk from one to the other. The rooms are kind of nasty, but they'll do. Or you can always exchange WhatsApp numbers and set something up for later.

CC and Tinder will also cost you, usually. Especially, if you're wanting every date to finish with something more than a kiss on the cheek. However, it's not a bad option, especially considering what you are looking for. I'd avoid the escort services. You'll pay too much and there's a lot of bait and switch.

Combing the night clubs for ass isn't necessary. If you're wanting to enjoy the culture, just prepare some questions, depending on your Spanish skills, and ask the nearest attractive woman. Waitresses are a good choice, but almost anyone in Medellin will answer your questions. If you're asking about local attractions, and the girl shows some interest, just tell her "necesito una guia", "I need a guide. " Do it in a joking manner and she might volunteer. If you're too serious, she might call up her uncle to guide you.

Have a good trip.