Medellin Reports

Its not the sneakers, its being a foreigner that makes you a target. And to be frank its pretty easy to spot the foreigners, part of which is because of what spiderrider is talking about. Dressing out of culture. Sure you go to the gym or you're on the way there, you wear shorts along with your athletic gear. It all makes sense. But many guys go around wearing sneakers and shorts that are definitely not for athletics.

My foreigners can't pull off the style your talking about, so its best they just try not to stand out.

One thing I've noticed is that you rarely see people wear shorts when they go for a night out. It could bee hot as fuck, but most guys will always wear long pants. This rule does not apply to women. But I suspect most people here are men.

[QUOTE=Blakman;2485494]Believing white sneakers make you a target is ridiculous. This one of the most idiotic statements I have ever heard. Only Trump has you beat. I see if you said do not wear expensive items then your dick ass would make sense LOL. Shorts are worn in the gyms, tennis courts, parks, riding bicycles. Places of fitness. So you could be coming from any of these events. Colombia is a very health conscious country. Theres many mongering spots other than sleezy botero, where people are as equal in status. United states fashion is one of the most mimicked in foreign countries since cable and social media. So colombians, especially young Colombians wear very similar attire, accessories. Again better you say do not wear flashy, expensive, or appearingly expensive items. But shorts, flip flops, white sneakers, target. How they say it on espn. Cmon!

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[QUOTE=Blakman;2485411]As a newbie I was forewarn ahead of my travel not to wear shorts so I did not bring any. Staying 4 months in Lauereles I was so pissed to see people wearing shorts every where. So I disagree with this stigma of wearing shorts. I also noticed many exaggerations and overhype of things. But admit some advises and suggestions were on point. I heard many disparities about excessive charge from yello cabs and how uber is so much cheaper and safer. After computation $1 difference. Can you believe cheepy blakman was like what's the fuss. It very well could be safer. But I felt very safe. No harm done Colombia. Just another on ground perspective.

Slapfugitive LOL. Keeping me posted on LA 70. I did not get to enjoy the chicas and bars because of pandemic.[/QUOTE]The shorts thing is also typical in more conservative asian countries as well. Southeast asia: Thailand, Cambodia, vietnam, malaysia. You'll see that most people wear shorts around during the day even though temps are through the roof. Part of it is culture another part may be that most people are working during the day and most jobs do not allow shorts. Regardless, if you're trying to fit in you do as the locals do. But maybe you're a bright white caucasian dude in asia, then fuck it, there's no way you're not standing out in anyways. Wear all the shorts you want. In Colombia, if the situation requires that you blend in, you should wear long pants. You can even wear sneakers with pants. I would advise against flip flops.

In you're specific case, maybe you could have just bought some shorts when you got there? Once you realized that everyone else was wearing shorts? Maybe laureles is different since I was last there, but I don't remember seeing too many bare male legs in the area.

Yea I agree, uber isn't significantly cheaper than the yellow cabs in medellin, but I say it is safer. Being that your ride is registered somewhere, at least there is a record of your location and who you were with before you "disappeared". Also paying is simpler, no need to carry cash and less confusing. Specifically in Bogota, the meters are fucking wierd and don't display the cash amount.

[QUOTE=SpiderRider;2485429]If you're a foreigner in shorts, esp. With white sneakers, (excuse me "athletic shoes") or flip-flops, you look like "a dick" period. You stand out, maybe you don't care, but you do. Easily identifiable to pan-handlers, pick-pockets, sharks, unsolicited "touts" and "guides" , locals who dislike foreigners.. etc. It screams "I'm here on vacation or a pension with money to burn" "I'm clueless about what's gong on around me'" "I have no support network". "I probably can't go to the police for much because I don't speak the language and they don't give shit about foreigners' problems anyway. "

Colombians can wear what ever they want, they are Colombians, they don't have to make an effort to 'fit-in'.. they're already in.

Peace.[/QUOTE]This quote above ain't mine but it is true, sorry I'm with spider here and showing a little support LOL. I have been to many Latin American countries and it is true. You do stand out like an idiot-gringo when you wear bright stuff life shorts with white / bright colored sneakers LOL. Or wearing your American flag tees or apparels. There is a way to "blend-in" so to speak when you visit a foreign country, or some just do it for safety reason, respect, etc. Especially where there's a lot of pick pocket and poor people, you may find it useful. Of course they'll spot you, white or black, heck even a Puerto Rican look can be spotted. The point Spider is making is basically to try not to stand out too much and reduce the attention on you as much as possible.

I have read other board members criticizing foreigners wearing shorts or slacks trying to get into bars / clubs and they're pissed when turned away at the door in Dominican rep and other spots. I do agree with those clubs when they do that. Yes you are on vacation, but you can show a bit of decency and respect and dress up properly. Everyone has dress pants and dress shoes on, and you're trying to get in with flip flops and shorts, fck out of here. And yes Latin Americans incl the Caribbean dress way better than typical Americans. They may copy our celebrities and fashion trends, but they are more fit (we all know usa is the fattest country), they look better and dress better. Your money isn't a universal passport to get away with everything. Far from it. It buys pussy and some attention but that's it. They don't want your Spoiled American fat arse and your damn bright shorts LOL.

[QUOTE=Blakman;2485494]Believing white sneakers make you a target is ridiculous. This one of the most idiotic statements I have ever heard. Only Trump has you beat. I see if you said do not wear expensive items then your dick ass would make sense LOL. Shorts are worn in the gyms, tennis courts, parks, riding bicycles. Places of fitness. So you could be coming from any of these events. Colombia is a very health conscious country. Theres many mongering spots other than sleezy botero, where people are as equal in status. United states fashion is one of the most mimicked in foreign countries since cable and social media. So colombians, especially young Colombians wear very similar attire, accessories. Again better you say do not wear flashy, expensive, or appearingly expensive items. But shorts, flip flops, white sneakers, target. How they say it on espn. Cmon!

.[/QUOTE]Perhaps I can interest you in some plaid slacks and a white belt to complete your ensemble. Visit my online tienda [URL]thedappertravelinggringo.com[/URL] to see our full line. I'm partial to blue denim bib overalls rolled up above the ankle, bamboo sandals, shirtless, with a crudely woven straw sombrero.

[QUOTE=Blakman;2485494]Believing white sneakers make you a target is ridiculous. This one of the most idiotic statements I have ever heard. Only Trump has you beat. I see if you said do not wear expensive items then your dick ass would make sense LOL. Shorts are worn in the gyms, tennis courts, parks, riding bicycles. Places of fitness. So you could be coming from any of these events. Colombia is a very health conscious country. Theres many mongering spots other than sleezy botero, where people are as equal in status. United states fashion is one of the most mimicked in foreign countries since cable and social media. So colombians, especially young Colombians wear very similar attire, accessories. Again better you say do not wear flashy, expensive, or appearingly expensive items. But shorts, flip flops, white sneakers, target. How they say it on espn. Cmon!.[/QUOTE]SpiderRider comments were right on the mark as far as I am concerned. During your tenure in Medellin you weren't fully exposed to the different parts of the City / Country and your thought that young Colombians can emulate US fashion is off as the majority of them can't afford the attire. And most don't have either the money to patronize a gym, play tennis, and ride bicycles. And in regards to flip flops, with the exception of tourists, I have never seen Colombians wearing them except at a pool.

Generally speaking, people do wear shorts in the hotter parts of the Country including the beach towns and not so much in Medellin.

I have noticed one thing though regarding shorts though, on Sundays and Holiday's, lot's of people will be wearing them, but it's not a function of status, but a function of being comfortable and relaxed. As on this day Colombians let their hair down.

Time for some pics of Chicas with their shorts off as this topic has engulfed the board.

[QUOTE=BlackPage;2485490]. I did a lot of things in Medellin which I would not recommend to the average BM here, and yes I enjoyed all of them.[/QUOTE]If the BM's only knew what you have done in Medellin they would be aghast, perplexed, and in disbelief. I don't consider myself an average BM, and couldn't envision partaking in your escapades, but can totally relate to the pleasure you derived from it. I too have done things the average BM wouldn't do either.

Last night, I wanted to go to la 70 last night to partake in the re-opened bar fun. But, I could not arrange a suitable date. My favorite blonde stunner from the coast has discovered working on the "web" now. She's retired from bars and dating. What a shame. I'm trying to meet her sister though.

For a couple of weeks been receiving invitations from Luna Lunera, and a favorite chica, there to visited the re-opened club and " see the show" So, I headed over there at about 10 p. They are open 24 hours, as they were in the apartments over the summer. The party has moved upstairs to an air conditioned room with tables, seats, a small disco ball, and YouTube videos. There is a stripper pole, but no show. There were about 7-8 girls hanging out the I arrived. Some others showed up later. Attractively dressed, mostly late 20's to mid 30's. Pear-shaped single Moms, "stretching the pear" with tall shoes. Instantly recognized one I had sessioned with there about 3 years ago. She's certainly added some weight but still cute. I was bit sad to see she had not been able to move on from LL. There were some young Colombian guys there and everyone was enjoying themselves in that group. 3 artificial blondes moved over to drink with me and I enjoyed their energy and attention. No one I would take to a room though. I wasn't planning for that anyway. A taller chica with a stunning body showed up. The girls knew I wanted a "show', they recruited this one for a "table dance" She had a classic porno girl body with well done augmented breasts. Really enjoyed her brief, but intent on pleasing me performance. The girls wandered a way when they could see I was about done for the night. I was invited to drink with another solo guy, the girls returned. So, after slow start it turned out to be a pretty fun night.

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Time for some pics of Chicas with their shorts off as this topic has engulfed the board.[/QUOTE]They look much better on some people than others.

[QUOTE=MaddTraveler;2485523] And yes Latin Americans incl the Caribbean dress way better than typical Americans. They may copy our celebrities and fashion trends, but they are more fit (we all know usa is the fattest country).[/QUOTE]Actually the US is 12th in obesity:

[URL]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_obesity_rate[/URL]

[QUOTE=SpiderRider;2485555]Last night, I wanted to go to la 70 last night to partake in the re-opened bar fun. But, I could not arrange a suitable date. My favorite blonde stunner from the coast has discovered working on the "web" now. She's retired from bars and dating. What a shame.

For a couple of weeks been receiving invitations from Luna Lunera, and a favorite chica, there to visited the re-opened club and " see the show" There were about 7-8 girls hanging out the I arrived. Some others showed up later. Attractively dressed, mostly late 20's to mid 30's. Pear-shaped single Moms, "stretching the pear" with tall shoes. Instantly recognized one I had sessioned with there about 3 years ago. She's certainly added some weight but still cute. I was bit sad to see she had not been able to move on from LL. [/QUOTE]I'll bet the webcam girl comes back sooner than later.

Three years working a casa, that is a long tour of duty.

I've never been to LL. Maybe this week.

Fun report, thanks!

[QUOTE=JustIncognito;2485507]I admit I was wrong. Congrats! I am surprised and we will see how long it stays open. Enjoy. We are all envious. Stay safe! Covid is for real.[/QUOTE]I suspect the Country will stay open no matter what happens now that they have established a testing regime to basically prevent the import of the virus that occured prior to the shutdown. What might occur though as is being observed in Europe is that another lockdown could occur, but I don't know if they would go that far given the shambles the economy is in. They may just decide to grin and bear it, no different in some ways than what's occurring in parts of the USA and other Countries. It's such a depressing situation at times and hopefully an effective vaccine is around the corner. In the mean time, we can be entertained by Sjobs posts, he's probably drowned in 18 year old pussy and doesn't have the energy to post as of yet. And Slapshot has been missing in action as well but probably needs to leave within the next month. Too bad as we could have some dueling posts from the two mucky muck "high rollers" in town. I may be back in a few weeks, but my posts will be about what I find in the gutters of El Centro. The trifecta would be if Blakman was in town as well!

[QUOTE=SpiderRider;2485429]You stand out, maybe you don't care, but you do. Easily identifiable to pan-handlers, pick-pockets, sharks, unsolicited "touts" and "guides" , locals who dislike foreigners.. etc. It screams "I'm here on vacation or a pension with money to burn" "I'm clueless about what's gong on around me'"[/QUOTE]Of the posts I have seen about dudes getting held up and mugged and robbed here, I have never seen one of those posts say it was because I had on those damn shorts and sneakers and was not blending in. Will the people who got jacked because they had on shorts please speak up. Don't be shy.

[QUOTE=DcGamer69;2485492]Anyone with recent boots on ground know if ayenda botero aka hotel btero has not shutdown? It's the hotel behind nutibarra across from yakusas, recently whatsappd the # that sent me reservation nfo last time & service person replied noting Ayenda is no longer carrying hotel btero in their Ayenda ownership, so concerned the very reliable great ground0 hotel changed ownership or closed, I see booking dot com & other sites show data not known unlike last March, would be bummed finding it closed if arriving next few months so to prepare, info appreciated. Are most of the centro decent hotels closed besides the short time motels?

Planning trip for reopening, not sure if October being wettest month in Medellin means if street action will be getting rained out, I went my 1st time this March 12-19 before the 23rd when lockdown began, trip posted here July where I reported 32 chicas /7 d, also have been researching GDL mx, looks very promising with the strip clubs open, esteticas (casas), sw and on fire escort scene, not that higher than mde peso wise & chica quality seems high considered best in mx, learned quite bit but it has made me not consider Tijuana anymore, it's either Medellin or GDL from RTFF, even considering both before year ends.

Shout out to Tallman & the on ground reports, anyone with info on what to expect October weather, rain & knows if hotels are sparse right now, much appreciated, looking fwd to provide future reports like my last 2 , mde and Tijuana. -dcg69.[/QUOTE]The Tall Man with his wing man riding shot gun drove by Hotel Botero 2 nights ago, I pulled over to see the doors shut tight with debris inside the lobby, no lights, no signs, nothing, nada. Closed with no indication that any kind of renovation is going on.

Don't worry about the rain, the chicas will step under an overhang for 10 to 20 minutes then as soon as it clears everything is back into action.

I was in centro Friday, Saturday and this evening tonight, picked me up a sweet paisa pussy and smashed it in my car up in las palmas, hehehehe as some time I like to feel like a teenager again and have car sex and it was light raining so again you just work around it.

I just returned to my apartment so just a few hours ago drove around the Vera, Raudal and the street walkers in San Diego. There is more pussy out and available than you can shake a can at, seriously this weekend was off the charts and it will only continue with more chicas.

Hotels and bars and restaurants are slowly reopening so you should be able to find somewhere to lay your head at night.

Just come down as there are many chicas who need some good gringo lovin not to forget our pesos too!

Thanks for the acknowledgement about my posts as sometimes I wonder if they just get lost with all the shit posts about the virus and political shit, these boards are all about hunting pussy.

Much love and respect to all!

The Tall Man.

[QUOTE=Kazeu;2485513]Its not the sneakers, its being a foreigner that makes you a targe.[/QUOTE]To be fair, it is not wearing white sneakers, but wearing sneakers that cost $200. I am not able to recognize them at a glance, but many people spot immediately the expensive models of Nike and the like. If I wear those sneakers in Centro of Medellin, night or day, I am a dick and frankly I deserve to be robbed, because that is what I deliberately aimed at.

FYI, I wear sneakers every time I go (I went, SIGH!) to Centro day time, because they are comfortable for walking hours, but they cost $40 and I keep them dusty. Still I am aware they are an element that make me spot above the average people crowding the streets.

[QUOTE=Surfer500;2485540]If the BM's only knew what you have done in Medellin they would be aghast, perplexed, and in disbelief. I don't consider myself an average BM, and couldn't envision partaking in your escapades, but can totally relate to the pleasure you derived from it. I too have done things the average BM wouldn't do either.[/QUOTE]And I did not share and announce to ISG everything I did. ROFL!