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[QUOTE=Ken_Apples; 1445659]Gentlemen, this is a repost of a report that could just as well have been written in the Medellin / Rio de Janerio / whatever thread on this eminent forum.

And if this repost only save 1 of us to do the same misstake, then it was worth the repost.

Big thanks goes out to Skogis for the original report posted under Asia. Thailand. Bangkok Reports #23734.

Start of report:

Like at the zoo where you see signs "don't feed the animals" there should have been signs at immigrations, as I guess the majority of visitors into Thai and the Phils actually have to pass through here, saying "don't sponsor prostitutes" (I don't speak of normal compensation pre session).

I read in other forums as well and I feel so sorry for all the misleaded people out there thinking they found a special girl (in a bar, on the street, in a gogo, in a datingsite etc etc). Let her be special only when you are with her (atleast that is how I do it)...[/QUOTE]I just returned from Angeles and a DIA girl showed me her messages. Exactly the same, she even bought me dinner and went and brought it back to the hotel. When I told her if she gave me money I would be her boyfriend, she said," you not Pinoy"

In here mind that is how the world works, foreigners give her money and she gives to her pinoy boyfriend.

Overnight she left her Skype on, and in 6 hrs there were 184 messages! Holy Batman. I told her it was no problem but every time she answered a call I would start pounding it and she still never turned it off! If those guys only knew why she said her cam was broken! And why she put the pillow over the ipad sometimes.

Enjoy, I did

[QUOTE=Ricardo Torres; 1451307]Was bored so I was reading back through old posts on several different threads and noticed many posters who were a wealth of information who no longer are posting. Anyone know why? Did they get locked up? Married? Or what is the deal. Here is a few names I came up with.

MiamiHeatLuver. Shared a lot of information and has over a thousand posts all on the Colombia and Dominican boards.

Bandy. Has 400 posts and shared pics and information.

Cubanut. Was the king of taking pics of the girls at the Mansion.

Hillbilly. Was the king of information on the Cartagena threads.

Hilltopper. Also shared much information on the Cartagena thread.

Reefski. Shared excellent pics.

Lucky Eddie. Provided great information on Medellin.

John Gault. Also provided great information on Medellin especially on the Mayorista area.

Frank Casio. Also provided much information on Mayorista area and claimed he was the king the this area.[/QUOTE]Most guys get fed up arguing with people or being flamed when they are only reporting their experiences. The Colombia forum has been like walking through a field of IED's forever. It accomplishes nothing and makes people look for other venues to share their information.

That fact that you acknowledge these guys for their reporting is promising. Hopefully it will inspire you to do the same and leave the arguing to the other guys.

[QUOTE=Dirtdog; 1447150]I just returned from Angeles and a DIA girl showed me her messages. Exactly the same, she even bought me dinner and went and brought it back to the hotel. When I told her if she gave me money I would be her boyfriend, she said," you not Pinoy"

In here mind that is how the world works, foreigners give her money and she gives to her pinoy boyfriend.[/QUOTE]And that is the way it should work. Dumb foreigners going crazy over pussy and giving these girls all this money. Then they would have the nerve, not to be angry with the girl for giving away the money, but to be angry with the guy for accepting it. You talk about having the game messed up.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 1451374]Most guys get fed up arguing with people or being flamed when they are only reporting their experiences. The Colombia forum has been like walking through a field of IED's forever. It accomplishes nothing and makes people look for other venues to share their information.

That fact that you acknowledge these guys for their reporting is promising. Hopefully it will inspire you to do the same and leave the arguing to the other guys.[/QUOTE]Exactamente!

Has anyone ever brought a vaporizer into Medellin? I was considering bringing a DaVinci Ascent on my next trip. It would be brand new, unused and still in the original packaging so there would not be any residues. This vaporizer can be bought legally in the US in most States. It can be used to vaporize aromatic / herbal oils as well as nicotine oil. I am not sure of the legalities of vaporizers in the Medellin. I have been to public head shops that sold bongs, water pipes, grinders, rolling paper, etc so I would think a vaporizer would be ok as well. Not sure however and I have no idea where to look for an answer. I would not like to be surprised at the airport in Medellin.

Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=Vmonger; 1453492]Has anyone ever brought a vaporizer into Medellin? I was considering bringing a DaVinci Ascent on my next trip. It would be brand new, unused and still in the original packaging so there would not be any residues. This vaporizer can be bought legally in the US in most States. It can be used to vaporize aromatic / herbal oils as well as nicotine oil. I am not sure of the legalities of vaporizers in the Medellin. I have been to public head shops that sold bongs, water pipes, grinders, rolling paper, etc so I would think a vaporizer would be ok as well. Not sure however and I have no idea where to look for an answer. I would not like to be surprised at the airport in Medellin.

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]You should be fine. I met a guy at The Mansion about 2 1/2 years ago that brought a small vaporizer and left it with a girl. He had done this a few times he said. I have a friend who took a large vaporizer from the US to Costa Rica without incident also. Airport security in Colombia is looking for money coming in and drugs going out and this is just some tobacco related paraphernalia. GL

[QUOTE=Vmonger; 1453492]Has anyone ever brought a vaporizer into Medellin? I was considering bringing a DaVinci Ascent on my next trip. It would be brand new, unused and still in the original packaging so there would not be any residues. This vaporizer can be bought legally in the US in most States. It can be used to vaporize aromatic / herbal oils as well as nicotine oil. I am not sure of the legalities of vaporizers in the Medellin. I have been to public head shops that sold bongs, water pipes, grinders, rolling paper, etc so I would think a vaporizer would be ok as well. Not sure however and I have no idea where to look for an answer. I would not like to be surprised at the airport in Medellin.

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]I would say if you bring it in, plan on not bringing it out. You don't want to get caught up with any agents on either side of the pond finding resedue on your vaporizor. Even if they do not find a "stash" in your bag, I could imagine that just from the residue it would turn out to be a very long interview with you.

[QUOTE=Vmonger; 1453492]Has anyone ever brought a vaporizer into Medellin? I was considering bringing a DaVinci Ascent on my next trip. It would be brand new, unused and still in the original packaging so there would not be any residues. This vaporizer can be bought legally in the US in most States. It can be used to vaporize aromatic / herbal oils as well as nicotine oil. I am not sure of the legalities of vaporizers in the Medellin. I have been to public head shops that sold bongs, water pipes, grinders, rolling paper, etc so I would think a vaporizer would be ok as well. Not sure however and I have no idea where to look for an answer. I would not like to be surprised at the airport in Medellin.

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]As long as you are ready to describe what it is (and does) in spanish to a customs officer when they check your bags I see no problem with it. I recently tried to pass off an onyx pipe as a coffee table chachka at the San Ysidro / Mexico border crossing and it didn't go over too well. Some people just don't appreciate good art!

Colombia should be easier though. I would assume they have a few less kilos passing through there compared to the SY crossing. After all SY is the busiest border crossing in the world.

Colombian authorities trained to notice drug paraphernalia NAH.

[QUOTE=SavePros321;1454104]I would say if you bring it in, plan on not bringing it out. You don't want to get caught up with any agents on either side of the pond finding resedue on your vaporizor. Even if they do not find a "stash" in your bag, I could imagine that just from the residue it would turn out to be a very long interview with you.[/QUOTE]It's a gift for a friend of mine down there. She coughs a lot whenever she smokes so I figure it would make for a nice gift (to share of course). No intention of bringing it back. Strangely, I never smoke and rarely drink in the USA not the same unless you are hanging out with a hot Paisas. I guess I will bring it through and get ready to do some fast talking. Hopefully I won't end up on an episode of "Locked Up Abroad". Although Colombia does have bi-weekly conjugal visits so it's not all bad.

Has anyone here stayed beyond the 180 day per calendar year limit and had to apply for a visa? If so, any tips for a smooth and discrete process?

Peace

Why take the risk? Stimulate your sense of adventure. I would bet 100 bucks you can buy any kind of smoking apparatus there while having a fun time in the process. I love asking new "friends" for help finding something.

[QUOTE=Vmonger;1454279]It's a gift for a friend of mine down there. She coughs a lot whenever she smokes so I figure it would make for a nice gift (to share of course). No intention of bringing it back. Strangely, I never smoke and rarely drink in the USA not the same unless you are hanging out with a hot Paisas. I guess I will bring it through and get ready to do some fast talking. Hopefully I won't end up on an episode of "Locked Up Abroad". Although Colombia does have bi-weekly conjugal visits so it's not all bad.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Vmonger;1454279]I guess I will bring it through and get ready to do some fast talking. Hopefully I won't end up on an episode of "Locked Up Abroad". Although Colombia does have bi-weekly conjugal visits so it's not all bad.[/QUOTE]Again, I'm positive you will not have any problems taking it to Colombia. Most people don't even know what a vaporizer is except the stoner purists among us ;)

If they happen to ask (I'm sure they won't) then you just tell them it is for tobacco. Since you said it was a grift for your friend then you absolutely don't have to worry about anyone asking you about it or someone finding residue on the way back since you are leaving the vaporizer in Colombia.

To cut down on any potential problems, I would not take a vaporizer that you've used before.

Any of you guys allowed to smoke in your hotel room or rental apartment?

I remember there being a smoking ban in clubs and restaurants on one of my trips but my hotel allowed me to smoke in my room. Now I received an email saying no smoking at all.

I can't imagine being in "cough" *Colombia and not being able to smoke.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 1458149]Any of you guys allowed to smoke in your hotel room or rental apartment?

I remember there being a smoking ban in clubs and restaurants on one of my trips but my hotel allowed me to smoke in my room. Now I received an email saying no smoking at all.

I can't imagine being in "cough" *Colombia and not being able to smoke.[/QUOTE]I would think you can smoke in the lobby and in the balcony of your room if you have one. Most apartment listings say that.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 1458149]Any of you guys allowed to smoke in your hotel room or rental apartment?

I remember there being a smoking ban in clubs and restaurants on one of my trips but my hotel allowed me to smoke in my room. Now I received an email saying no smoking at all.

I can't imagine being in "cough" *Colombia and not being able to smoke.[/QUOTE]It's probably for the best. Bbrocs rents out luxury apartments and I would hate to come in as the next guest with couch and bed sheets (or the entire place for that matter) smelling like an ashtray. Most apartments have balconies or an outside area to smoke. I don't have any info on Hotel room smoking policies. Probably you can at a Love Motel or something (just like you can smoke at a most Motels in the US).