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You quoted the CDC website correctly.
[QUOTE=Queens35;2637730]Did they change the testing requirements for returning to the US again?
For fully vaccinated US citizens, I thought it was a negative test 3 days before travel.
For non-vaccinated US citizens, it was a negative test 1 day before travel.
CDC site shows all persons flying to the US must get a negative viral Covid test at most 1 day before travel. No more 3 days?[/QUOTE]
You can find cotton sheets here. They are low quality and not widely available. It's worth it to stock up from offshore if you can. If you have cable or satellite service Canada or the US all the providers have streaming apps you can cast from a PC or phone. Cable packages with the North America channels here are not expensive.
[QUOTE=Elvis2008;2637395]LOL. I was looking to furnish our apartment in CTG last week. Here is a nation with cows everyone and when I looked to buy a leather couch, none were to be had. I did find a synthetic white leather we all liked. I am not sure why Colombians like beds and couches that are as hard as rocks but those were the most popular.
I think my gal has microfiber or a polyester type mix for sheets. I think the high end hotels all have cotton. I will make sure to bring some cotton sheets down next time. I had no problem getting the same electronics there as here.
FWIW, I got remote PC, which was $4 for a year, and it is the same type program as gotoPC. I was trying to find a work around to get American TV and thought I could use my PC at home and use remote PC to watch my shows. Thing is it worked great for audio but the video did not come through..[/QUOTE]
My wingman was working hard, trying tinder, said it did not work in mde.
I would think fb work work same way.
Error, within 1 day, not 24 hours.
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2636709]Sure they do. But in their quest to fit in, some foreigners hold it dear to their hearts that if they wear shorts or ballcaps then they are breaking some kind of cultural law and will be made fun of before being banished from the country.
No problem being seen picking up hookers anytime of day or night, but do not dare be caught in a pair of shorts.
In reality nobody gives a shit what you wear. Most people are too busy minding their own business.[/QUOTE]This of course is hyperbole, an attempt to mock those that have a different view than you. Ball caps are okay as the locals regularly wear them. For the white guys, even a light skinned person can fit in or come close to doing so, as there are plenty of light skinned Colombians. This especially applies if your hair color is dark. Anyone who hasn't noticed the many light skinned Colombians apparently hasn't spent much time in Medellin. Just look at how most of the locals are dressed and do accordingly. It's quite simple, jeans, t-shirt or basic polo shirt and sneakers. But the key is to not to stand out as a clueless tourist, socks and sandals, NFL Jersey, cargo shorts, or one of a number of clueless tourist uniforms which makes you more of a target. Those that tell you to wear whatever you want are giving you lousy advice guys, and on a matter that's hardly trivial.
P.S. Of course Mr E has very strong opinions about this subject, will always share when it comes up and will never change his mind, yet the audience deserves to hear all views.
[QUOTE=Queens35;2637730]Did they change the testing requirements for returning to the US again?
For fully vaccinated US citizens, I thought it was a negative test 3 days before travel.
For non-vaccinated US citizens, it was a negative test 1 day before travel.
CDC site shows all persons flying to the US must get a negative viral Covid test at most 1 day before travel. No more 3 days?[/QUOTE]I just returned yesterday. It is a negative covid test within 1 day of travel to return to US.
[QUOTE=Paulie97;2637824]This of course is hyperbole, an attempt to mock those that have a different view than you. Ball caps are okay as the locals regularly wear them. For the white guys, even a light skinned person can fit in or come close to doing so, as there are plenty of light skinned Colombians. This especially applies if your hair color is dark. Anyone who hasn't noticed the many light skinned Colombians apparently hasn't spent much time in Medellin. Just look at how most of the locals are dressed and do accordingly. It's quite simple, jeans, t-shirt or basic polo shirt and sneakers. But the key is to not to stand out as a clueless tourist, socks and sandals, NFL Jersey, cargo shorts, or one of a number of clueless tourist uniforms which makes you more of a target. Those that tell you to wear whatever you want are giving you lousy advice guys, and on a matter that's hardly trivial.
P.S. Of course Mr E has very strong opinions about this subject, will always share when it comes up and will never change his mind, yet the audience deserves to hear all views.[/QUOTE]Your one of a few poster's that has ever said, in a "roundabout" way, that a gringo could pass as a local in Colombia.
This topic comes up about once a month it seems.
And I'm totally in your camp with your observations and suggestions.
But for those of you with blond hair and blue eyes who want to try to pass as a local, you're going to need to get a wig, colored eye contacts, and maybe a tanner for your skin if your lily white. LOL.
[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;2637815]My wingman was working hard, trying tinder, said it did not work in mde.
I would think fb work work same way.[/QUOTE]I have never tried Tinder in Medellin or anywhere else, in my 25+ years of mongering, but FB works fine for me here in Medellin. Very happy with the results.
[QUOTE=Pokeris;2637807]Went out 2 pm for some casas. First stop was Natalia casa as it was just 250 metres away from hotel I am staying.
... Next I give one more try to new life and get disappointed again ...[/QUOTE]Great report! Thanks for taking the time and writing it. I visited New Life recently with my wingman, and I felt the same way about their lineup. They used to be good in the past and they may come back. It's a good idea to tour all of them to find out who has the goods this time around.
[QUOTE=Wolf662;2637749]I'd do the strip clubs which all double as brothels, lets you see the girl in person 1st, have a drink with her and check attitude.[/QUOTE]Don't forget about parque lleras. Used it for the first time on this trip and I met some cuties there. They were Vennies. The action is heavy from 10 pm to about 1 am.
[QUOTE=Jay0940;2637739]Girls are everywhere...
Also, as mentioned on the Board hundreds of times, Facebook is the way to go in Medellin...[/QUOTE]Indeed, one is expected to put in some effort, do some reading and some research. It is all there, don't be lazy.
[QUOTE=Surfer500;2636485]Unfortunately, this is an understatement.
Many of the SEA guys, and now the Tijuana guys, who have spent some time here, will most probably not be spending as much time in Tijuana or in SEA when it fully re-opens.
Case in point, I have a buddy here who before the Pandemic was an Angeles City and Bangkok guy. And he swore how the Philippines was the best place on the planet for women. Know he has changed his tune, and says he likes Colombia more, and would rather be in Colombia versus SEA. Easy to understand why, it's close, and inexpensive.
Can you blame anyone who show's up here, see's what can be had, and not like the place. The two big issues for everyone though, and not obstacles that can't be overcome, are danger and the language.[/QUOTE]Latinas fuck better than SEA girls that's for sure. I just got back from HK club in Tijuana and the women there are hot, but $100 usd for 30 minutes. Great for a weekend getaway.
[QUOTE=Lefeu;2637860]I have never tried Tinder in Medellin or anywhere else, in my 25+ years of mongering, but FB works fine for me here in Medellin. Very happy with the results.[/QUOTE]Lots of girls available on tinder, they do charge more as they're hunting for gringos.
Do you guys just make a new fb profile and join certain groups or do you use the facebook dating section?
[QUOTE=Maelstrom;2636505]To each his own. But imo the girls in Pi are just average unattractive vs Colombians. I think its more of a low hanging fruit mentality. No language barrier and cheap but unattractive girls surrounding you asking for your $ for a cheap lay.[/QUOTE]I've been going to Thailand, every year since 2003 and sometimes twice a year. I also visited other SEA mongering places during those trips, including HongKong / Macau, PI, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, and Tokyo. Before that, it was Rio for 5 years until the stupid consulate woman refused to give me a new visa for Brazil, in 2003.
You find the girls in PI average but I can assure you that an awful lot of people would disagree, including me. It is all a question of which flavor you like, just like with ice cream or food. You prefer Colombian women over PI women, then just say that. No need to dismiss PI women like that.
BTW, I first came to Colombia for mongering in 2013 and fell in love with this place. Since then I have done 30+ trips. I am currently in the middle of a 3-week trip and even brought a newbie with me.