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It's taken me a long time to figure out the tourist in shorts phenomenon doesn't have much to do with weather. The mentality seems to be that unless you are wearing some combination of sandals and shorts you can't really be on vacation. It's not unusual to see tourists in shorts on a chilly day in Times Square. I see it as a question of situational awareness. I always wear shorts on my trips to and from the gym here. It's a five minute walk from home. If I had to travel farther I would wear warm up pants and change at the gym.
[QUOTE=Combo;2997113]Can't imagine shorts in Bogota. My visits there I've been shivering cold wearing jeans and a sweatshirt.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=Knowledge;2997195]unless you are wearing some combination of sandals and shorts you can't really be on vacation. It's not unusual to see tourists in shorts on a chilly day in Times Square..... I always wear shorts on my trips to and from the gym here. [/QUOTE]My mother from up north explained to me that when she comes to tropical climates she wears socks inside her sandals so they do not hurt or bite into her feet. I have seen men from New York City on the beach with short pants, black shoes and socks, and they think they are ok. People from up north do not wear sandals much, do not break them in, and do not develop callouses on their feet, like those in tropical climates who can go barefoot or in flip flops or sandals without socks. Still people from colder climates have money to spend, so they should be accepted regardless.
Long pants are more traditional in Colombia, but they need to get with reality. Other people with money can go to the gym, wear short pants, sandals, whatever is fine.
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Strip Clubs
Any strip clubs similar to HK or what strip clubs do you guys recommend?
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[QUOTE=Knowledge;2997195]It's taken me a long time to figure out the tourist in shorts phenomenon doesn't have much to do with weather. The mentality seems to be that unless you are wearing some combination of sandals and shorts you can't really be on vacation. It's not unusual to see tourists in shorts on a chilly day in Times Square. I see it as a question of situational awareness. I always wear shorts on my trips to and from the gym here. It's a five minute walk from home. If I had to travel farther I would wear warm up pants and change at the gym.[/QUOTE]Shorts do take less room in your luggage.
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That's a fair point.
[QUOTE=Combo;2997336]Shorts do take less room in your luggage.[/QUOTE]
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Like a lot of members here, I've been to dozens of countries. I can think of only two exceptions where long pants are not traditional. One of them is tropical locations where most of the streets are not paved (e. G. The South Pacific, Madagascarc etc.); the other is Brazil where it's not unusual see locals in flip flops and shorts in the busiest central business districts of the biggest cities.
[QUOTE=HumbleHal;2997253]My mother from up north explained to me that when she comes to tropical climates she wears socks inside her sandals so they do not hurt or bite into her feet. I have seen men from New York City on the beach with short pants, black shoes and socks, and they think they are ok. People from up north do not wear sandals much, do not break them in, and do not develop callouses on their feet, like those in tropical climates who can go barefoot or in flip flops or sandals without socks. Still people from colder climates have money to spend, so they should be accepted regardless.
Long pants are more traditional in Colombia, but they need to get with reality. Other people with money can go to the gym, wear short pants, sandals, whatever is fine.[/QUOTE]
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F..k that. If I'm visiting a country and the temperature is 70 degrees F or more I'm wearing shorts. I'm more comfortable in them.
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You touched on the most important bit. Everyone should do what makes them feel most comfortable. I support it to the extent it doesn't cause personal safety risk or put anyone else at risk.
[QUOTE=Turgid;2997452]F..k that. If I'm visiting a country and the temperature is 70 degrees F or more I'm wearing shorts. I'm more comfortable in them.[/QUOTE]
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Just checking
I was on youtube researching Medellin. I saw a number of reports of guys being drugged and one guys who was kid napped. I travel alone and am a bit concerned about being a lone wolf in Coumbia. The guys were experienced mongers.
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[QUOTE=OldKool;2997571]I was on youtube researching Medellin. I saw a number of reports of guys being drugged and one guys who was kid napped. I travel alone and am a bit concerned about being a lone wolf in Coumbia. The guys were experienced mongers.[/QUOTE]Easy to avoid that. Only fuck chicks with 1 or less tattoo. And what I have preached forever, do not drink around them. Every drugged story starts off with drinking.
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[QUOTE=OldKool;2997571]I was on youtube researching Medellin. I saw a number of reports of guys being drugged and one guys who was kid napped. I travel alone and am a bit concerned about being a lone wolf in Coumbia. The guys were experienced mongers.[/QUOTE]Seems that you don't research the Medellin thread.
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[QUOTE=OldKool;2997571]I was on youtube researching Medellin. I saw a number of reports of guys being drugged and one guys who was kid napped. I travel alone and am a bit concerned about being a lone wolf in Coumbia. The guys were experienced mongers.[/QUOTE]The rules:
(1) Dress like the Colombians (shirt, pants and shoes), not like an obvious tourist and no expensive attire;.
(2) No ostentation, expensive jewelry, etc. (leave the Rolex at home);.
(3) Do not have on your attire the impression of a bulging wallet;.
(4) Leave your main phone (with banking, etc.) in your room safe, walk around with a burner phone;.
(5) Do not walk around inebriated;.
(6) Most importantly, when you invite a girl to your room never, I say never, lose site of your drink or food. If for some reason you do abandon that particular drink or meal.
Do the above and you should be ok like you are in the Dominican Republic.
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Great advice for (insert any and every country here).
[QUOTE=Turgid;2997716]The rules:
(1) Dress like the Colombians (shirt, pants and shoes), not like an obvious tourist and no expensive attire;.
(2) No ostentation, expensive jewelry, etc. (leave the Rolex at home);.
(3) Do not have on your attire the impression of a bulging wallet;.
(4) Leave your main phone (with banking, etc.) in your room safe, walk around with a burner phone;.
(5) Do not walk around inebriated;.
(6) Most importantly, when you invite a girl to your room never, I say never, lose site of your drink or food. If for some reason you do abandon that particular drink or meal.
Do the above and you should be ok like you are in the Dominican Republic.[/QUOTE]
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These rule are universal
I was surprised by the level of criminal behavior. In 2023 32 tourist were killed in Columbia not to mention scores of kid napping's. Makes a little leery being a solo traveler.
[QUOTE=Turgid;2997716]The rules:
(1) Dress like the Colombians (shirt, pants and shoes), not like an obvious tourist and no expensive attire;.
(2) No ostentation, expensive jewelry, etc. (leave the Rolex at home);.
(3) Do not have on your attire the impression of a bulging wallet;.
(4) Leave your main phone (with banking, etc.) in your room safe, walk around with a burner phone;.
(5) Do not walk around inebriated;.
(6) Most importantly, when you invite a girl to your room never, I say never, lose site of your drink or food. If for some reason you do abandon that particular drink or meal.
Do the above and you should be ok like you are in the Dominican Republic.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=OldKool;2997754]I was surprised by the level of criminal behavior. In 2023 32 tourist were killed in Columbia not to mention scores of kid napping's. Makes a little leery being a solo traveler.[/QUOTE]Its a dangerous place for mongers. I'll be there for the tenth time in a week. You have to know how to operate and be smart. My biggest problems are deciding where to eat and who to see in my 10 days.
