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[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2496227]I am not really claustrophobic. I used to live in a submarine. But it was something about that windowless room. I think it is that El Dorado Motel near the airport in Bogota that is like 90 K for 4 hours. I am paying that much per day at San Francisco Hotel.[/QUOTE]I find as long as I have a fan blowing air at my jeta I'm good indefinitely.

There was this one room in downtown Medellin, precisely, that was humid and musty and I had to leave. I selected it on airbnb just for its location because it was steps away from San Antonio station.

[QUOTE=ViceVox;2421781]Can you guys post some links to these websites where your are contacting the chicas? Most of the Colombia forums discussion is around the club scene and I am not the partying type or interested in that kinda game.

Google just gives me links to all inclusive sex resorts with different packages, LOL. I am planning to travel for a week next month and the idea is to meet 2 chicas a day for couple of hours.

I am looking for some reliable agencies who offer GFE and low profile sites where college girls work UTR. I highly appreciate your help with recommendations, links and suggestions.

I have been to couple of different countries and discussions on this site helped me immensely to find UTR sites and top notch agencies. For the life of me I am unable to find anything in the Colombia forums going back 50 pages on each thread.[/QUOTE]If you want something real and more exclusive it is also more expensive but 100% reliable. At gringolovemedellin [URL]https://thesapnation.wixsite.com/website[/URL].

Hello,

Long time lurker. Have mongered all over the world (US, other parts of LatAm, Asia, Eastern and western Europe, Africa, etc.).

Have been to Bogota before. Will be back in Colombia in December for a few weeks of R&R. Need to go to Bogota to visit an old friend. Where else should I do? Candidates are Medellin, Cali, Cartagena.

About me:

+ Generally price IN-sensitive. Generally pay for a bit higher end ladies, and don't mind. Often use SA and other sites to find semi-pros / non-pros. I'm fine doing the legwork.

+ Enjoy exploring new places in addition to sexy time with ladies.

- Medellin I noticed has some great cycling (I like to ride bikes! I think I am fit enough to go on long tours through mountains; noticed options are available). And more of a mongering scene. Are there high end restaurants? Other cool stuff?

- Cali would be hotter weather. I hear more energy?

- Catagena. Tourist sites. Worth it?

Probably only one place in addition to Bogota. Thoughts?

Thanks for the help!

I need some info guys. I'm considering going to Colombia (Cali) in December. But my problem is the 96 hour requirement to have a Covid 19 test within the time before the flight. I live in the Fresno, CA area and have called 4-5 testing labs to get a test and results within 24-36 hours. All these testing labs had some hoops for me to go thru and it wasn't worth it. I have called my personal doctor and hope he can do the test and get me results fast. And other ideas?

[QUOTE=BayBoy;2499514]I need some info guys. I'm considering going to Colombia (Cali) in December. But my problem is the 96 hour requirement to have a Covid 19 test within the time before the flight. I live in the Fresno, CA area and have called 4-5 testing labs to get a test and results within 24-36 hours. All these testing labs had some hoops for me to go thru and it wasn't worth it. I have called my personal doctor and hope he can do the test and get me results fast. And other ideas?[/QUOTE]What kind of hoops did they put your through? Can you be more specific?

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2499520]What kind of hoops did they put your through? Can you be more specific?

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Artisttyp -- One place asked me what type of medical insurance I had, and I said I was with the VA hospital. They replied that they couldn't take a government funded insurance plan. It had to be private insurance only. I replied that I would pay with cash. They said they wouldn't take cash.

Another place said they wanted me to go to my doctor and get a swab. Then take the swab to their lab for processing. I figured my doc would never go for that. 2 other places couldn't guarantee a quick results turn around in 24-36 hrs.

Any ideas?

[QUOTE=BayBoy;2499529]Artisttyp -- One place asked me what type of medical insurance I had, and I said I was with the VA hospital. They replied that they couldn't take a government funded insurance plan. It had to be private insurance only. I replied that I would pay with cash. They said they wouldn't take cash.

Another place said they wanted me to go to my doctor and get a swab. Then take the swab to their lab for processing. I figured my doc would never go for that. 2 other places couldn't guarantee a quick results turn around in 24-36 hrs.

Any ideas?[/QUOTE]I guess private testing somehow. Sorry I don't know. I haven't even had one C19 test yet. Good luck with it.

[QUOTE=BayBoy;2499514]I need some info guys. I'm considering going to Colombia (Cali) in December. But my problem is the 96 hour requirement to have a Covid 19 test within the time before the flight. [/QUOTE]Covid test is no longer required to enter Colombia.

[url]https://www.aviacionline.com/2020/11/colombia-elimina-el-requisito-de-test-pcr-negativo-para-el-ingreso-al-pais/[/url]

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2499550]Covid test is no longer required to enter Colombia.

[url]https://www.aviacionline.com/2020/11/colombia-elimina-el-requisito-de-test-pcr-negativo-para-el-ingreso-al-pais/[/url][/QUOTE]This is great news. However, I wonder how long it will take to funnel back to the airlines. Would hate to go arguing with a gate agent and get declined boarding trying to show them a website.

[QUOTE=BayBoy;2499529]Artisttyp -- One place asked me what type of medical insurance I had, and I said I was with the VA hospital. They replied that they couldn't take a government funded insurance plan. It had to be private insurance only. I replied that I would pay with cash. They said they wouldn't take cash.

Another place said they wanted me to go to my doctor and get a swab. Then take the swab to their lab for processing. I figured my doc would never go for that. 2 other places couldn't guarantee a quick results turn around in 24-36 hrs.

Any ideas?[/QUOTE]Yes, do a self pay at an urgent care clinic. Or google 'Covid-19 test xxxcityxnamexxx' to see options near you. Use check or credit / debit card if they don't accept cash. In my city there are numerous options with price being $110-$150 for self pay PCR test.

For the past two days, I have not been able to get money from an ATM using my Schwab card. I have a backup card, and I tried it yesterday with the same results. I have tried six different banks' ATM's. Five of them rejected almost immediately or after entering my PIN. Bancolombia is the only one that took a long time before reporting technical problems. I have seen locals not being able to get money, and I have seen some get money. I suspect it is a problem for most people because there is never more than one or two people in line at any ATM I go to; most have no line. Also, there are a lot of receipts in the trash container by the ATM.

Is anyone else having this problem?

Last Year on my way to the Airport in Medellin I passed a Bike Race.

All the cities are fun.

[QUOTE=GoodTimez;2498838]Hello,

Long time lurker. Have mongered all over the world (US, other parts of LatAm, Asia, Eastern and western Europe, Africa, etc.).

Have been to Bogota before. Will be back in Colombia in December for a few weeks of R&R. Need to go to Bogota to visit an old friend. Where else should I do? Candidates are Medellin, Cali, Cartagena.

About me:

+ Generally price IN-sensitive. Generally pay for a bit higher end ladies, and don't mind. Often use SA and other sites to find semi-pros / non-pros. I'm fine doing the legwork.

+ Enjoy exploring new places in addition to sexy time with ladies.

- Medellin I noticed has some great cycling (I like to ride bikes! I think I am fit enough to go on long tours through mountains; noticed options are available). And more of a mongering scene. Are there high end restaurants? Other cool stuff?

- Cali would be hotter weather. I hear more energy?

- Cartagena. Tourist sites. Worth it?

Probably only one place in addition to Bogota. Thoughts?

Thanks for the help![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2499987]For the past two days, I have not been able to get money from an ATM using my Schwab card. I have a backup card, and I tried it yesterday with the same results. I have tried six different banks' ATM's. Five of them rejected almost immediately or after entering my PIN. Bancolombia is the only one that took a long time before reporting technical problems. I have seen locals not being able to get money, and I have seen some get money. I suspect it is a problem for most people because there is never more than one or two people in line at any ATM I go to; most have no line. Also, there are a lot of receipts in the trash container by the ATM.

Is anyone else having this problem?[/QUOTE]I've had a problem before where my card would only work in a few ATMs, and I was only allowed to withdraw smaller amounts. That problem was caused by a bad chip on my card. My first trip, the only ATM that worked for me was Citibank.

I'm hoping it's just a minor glitch in the banking system.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2499987]For the past two days, I have not been able to get money from an ATM using my Schwab card. I have a backup card, and I tried it yesterday with the same results. I have tried six different banks' ATM's. Five of them rejected almost immediately or after entering my PIN. Bancolombia is the only one that took a long time before reporting technical problems. I have seen locals not being able to get money, and I have seen some get money. I suspect it is a problem for most people because there is never more than one or two people in line at any ATM I go to; most have no line. Also, there are a lot of receipts in the trash container by the ATM.

Is anyone else having this problem?[/QUOTE]I had another problem. I had technical errors 3 times in a row where I didn't get my money but it was taken out of my accound. Schwab has already credited me the funds back though.

A lot of times Colombian ATMs won't correctly report that they are out of money.

This morning I went to the bank to use the ATM. I was waiting because there was a person using it. A person in the bank came out and told me the ATM would not work for me. I suppose he was telling me it would not work for international withdrawals. He said the problem was area wide. The exchange rate is falling fast, so maybe it's a good thing I can't get money from the ATM, at least as long as I have some money on hand.