Don't Know How It Was, Only How It is
[QUOTE=JjBee62;2823126]What the scene used to be 2-3 years ago, or 2-3 months ago doesn't matter. It changes. It has changed and it's not changing back. It's up to you to adapt to the change. If you read the board, most guys fall into 2 groups. Either they're complaining about the changes, or they're still having a great time.
It has everything to do with attitude. Practically everything has everything to do with attitude. Here are some examples:
1. There's a long line at the grocery store. You could get upset because you don't want to wait, then take it out on the cashier. You walk away pissed and had a bad experience. Or you could start talking with the people in line, crack a few jokes, and greet the cashier cheerfully. You walk away smiling.
2. The girl, in whatever city, you had hoped to get, wants too much, ghosts you or gets a shitty attitude. You could complain that the scene is ruined and have no fun. Your day or night and possibly trip is ruined. Or you could look at it as an opportunity to try something new. Go to a new club, play tourist, strike up a conversation on the metro. There are endless possibilities. Next thing you know you've spent several hours hanging with 4 college girls who really enjoy your company. Turns into best trip ever.
If gringos are ruining whatever you think is being ruined, go where the gringos don't go. 90% of Medellin is almost never visited by gringos, many are nice, upscale areas with great food and nightlife.
Or leave Medellin. Go to Armenia, Ibague, Monteria. There are things to see and do and beautiful women just waiting for some guy to smile and say Hello,.[/QUOTE]I only started going to Medellin less than a year ago so I don't know how it was. I can imagine that it was great before the large increase of gringos and passport bros to Medellin. I only know how it is now and right now, it is still pretty good. There are many girls to choose from so you don't have to go with girls who are charging too much or have too many restrictions. It is up to you to do the work to find the girls that you like for the price that you want.
Medellin has many options and you just have to find the options that you like. Casas and street walkers in El Centro if you are on a tight budget. Nightclubs in Park Llerras if you want to meet the girl first. Facebook if you are willing to put in the time and effort before your trip. I am a Facebook guy and so far it has been working out very well. No complaints so far.