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[QUOTE=JohnClayton;2364709]WTF is with those asshats? Here's a weird / fcked up thing that happened last week:
[URL]https://www.elespectador.com/colombia2020/pais/atentan-contra-dirigente-del-partido-farc-en-norte-de-santander-articulo-877806[/URL]
The two places I wanted to go this winter were Cucuta and Cali (and maybe a drive down to Buenaventura). F!ck those FARC douchebags.[/QUOTE]If you are so brave, meet them in person and argue your position face to face.
Safety is rule number 1 of this hobby. Unfortunately I have to post this rule as a reminder to all dumb fucks who never pulled a trigger in their lives or stepped a step into jungle. 'there are some OLD pilots and some BOLD pilots, but very very few OLD, BOLD, PILOTS'.
[QUOTE=Questner;2365930]This is a disrespectful post. Not only it is a disservice to board members, but a cowardly writing of a lowlife hiding behind a so called anonymity of posting on a social network.[/QUOTE]Sorry, I actually thought it was supposed to be a comical / spoof post. It seemed like the list a hysterical mother would say to a kid before they departed for summer camp. I wasn't trying to dis you. I honestly thought it was a joke post and wanted to help it along. With regards to FARC, my principal objection to them (as I previously said about Sendero) is that they have no coherent ideology. They are simply nihilists.
I am a a weak, old man now, and was never brave even when I was young (especially at night). I am a Spanish speaker, and did have the misfortune of working abroad for our government for eight years in the 70's, often in troubled areas. I've met many of the type (broke / deluded / desperate...and with guns!) and ran over one of them once with my Land Rover.
So, I wasn't trying to p!ss you off, or doubt you or anything. I agree, there are a lot of dangers out there and, personally, I don't want to go anywhere where I might get beat up, robbed, arrested or killed. Point is, I obviously don't want to go to Yemen, Libya or the more remote regions of Norte de Santander or Boyaca (I have been gratified to read that the Federal Police seem to be working on busting some of the douchebags: [URL]https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/otras-ciudades/capturan-a-disidentes-de-las-farc-en-norte-de-santander-407284[/URL]).
I was interested in going to Cucuta this fall, but am less likely to do so now. Less because of a potential resurgence of FARC and more because of reports like Kazeu's:
[URL]http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?584-Other-Areas[/URL]
I am currently in Cucuta now. This is quite disturbing to me, as I was planning to take a bus from Cucuta to bucaramanga and stop in Pamplona along the way. Is this sufficient cause to change my plans? Either the destination or the mode of transport? Any advice?
[QUOTE=Bleble;2364652][URL]https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-49508411[/URL]
How concerning should I be for my visit early Nov. Due to this new development?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Questner;2365088]I find this information to be accurate. Always ask yourself what would you offer if it's not too late if you find yourself in a precarious situation.
Avoid all travel to the following areas due to the risk of kidnapping and violent crime posed by the presence of illegal armed groups and other criminal organizations:
The area within 20 km of the border with Venezuela.
The area within 20 km of the border with Panama.
The area within 20 km of the border with Ecuador.
The ports of Buenaventura and Tumaco.
Avoid non-essential travel to the following departments due to drug-related criminal activity by illegal armed groups and other criminal organizations:
Antioquia (excluding the cities of Carmen de Viboral, Medellin and Rionegro, the Jos Mara Cordova International Airport and the road to this airport).
Arauca.
Caqueta.
Cauca (excluding Popoyan).
Choco (excluding the capital, Quibdo, and the whale-watching towns of Bania Solano, Capurgan and Nuqu).
Cordoba (excluding the capital, Montera).
Guainia.
Guaviare.
Meta (excluding the capital, Villavicencio).
Narino (excluding the capital, Pasto).
Norte de Santander.
Putumayo.
Tolima (excluding the city of Ibague).
Valle del Cauca (excluding the capital, Cali).
Vichada.
If you intend to travel to the any of the above excluded areas, do so by air. Exercise a high degree of caution at all times.[/QUOTE]Meta and Tolima are generally fine, except for southwestern Meta and southeastern Tolima. You can also still go to Cao Cristales if you fly in and out. Antioquia is also totally fine excluding the coastal areas like Turbo and Necoclí.
[QUOTE=BayBoy;2362155]The Colombian Peso is now at 3,400 to the US Dollar. Could make things a little cheaper in Colombia. Like in the bars and casas with the chicas, you can save a few a few bucks.[/QUOTE]A quarter point cut from the US Fed today and only lost 12 pesos to the dollar. If there are no more cuts from the fed, we might see 3500 next September. Oil.
Having a connection with lots of girls, whether through Facebook or WhatsApp, means you'll eventually get a request for money. How you deal with the request is up to you. However, if you send money 1 time, you can bet the same girl will soon be asking again.
Yesterday I saw a girl had posted asking who has PayPal. In the past 2 weeks I've seen a few offering to sell pictures and videos. This morning I saw the 2 posts in the photo. Now, instead of personal requests for money some girls are going the wholesale route. You can almost guarantee someone will come to the rescue.
It will work for a few girls, for awhile, but I doubt if there's enough of a response to take many girls off the market for long.
Many reports warn of street trannies carrying knives. Is this to do with them just wanting to defend themselves or do they also attack?
Is it worth trying to get them on side such as by giving them a small tip for giving directions or something, just in case they would help you out if someone attacks you?
Hi,
I am traveling to Medellin next month. I am planning on visiting casas in centro during the day and staying in at night.
Is there any hotels in centro that I can stay at which are walking distance from many casa?
I am thinking about Hotel Kong since it has four casas on the same block.
Thanks.
Hi I am thinking of saving some money and ditching verizon for Google FI. How is the service internationally, I travel for fun alot so that is important. I currently pat $10/ day for verizon travel pass. It works great but it gets expensive for 3-4 weeks.
I have a Pixel and am thinking of upgrading and that is when I would switch.
I like to stay in Laurles and you can take the metro or Uber to the Casa during the day and still walk around La 70 at night to eat or have a drink. I have never stayed in Centro but if you seach the Medellin tread lots of people recommend Hotel Botero (I think).
[QUOTE=LionBacker;2379052]Hi,
I am traveling to Medellin next month. I am planning on visiting casas in centro during the day and staying in at night.
Is there any hotels in centro that I can stay at which are walking distance from many casa?
I am thinking about Hotel Kong since it has four casas on the same block.
Thanks.[/QUOTE]
I buy all my Unlocked phones on Ebay, Amazon and other companies.
Whatever country you go to Buy their sim card.
I spent 3 months in Buenos Aires and paid maybe US $40. You can call home, text, send photos, etc. For no extra charges.
Also use WhatsApp, it's free.
Most Americans are not smart enough to use it.
[QUOTE=Jbj64;2380733]Hi I am thinking of saving some money and ditching Verizon for Google FI. How is the service internationally, I travel for fun a lot so that is important. I currently pat $10/ day for Verizon travel pass. It works great but it gets expensive for 3-4 weeks.
I have a Pixel and am thinking of upgrading and that is when I would switch.[/QUOTE]
Thanks WT but I have a Huawei unlocked with a Colombian sim card, but I am looking for options for my US phone I need to have that for work even when I am outside the USA that is why I had the global pass on Verizon.
I do use Whatsapp, you are right that most americans do not know about whatsapp.
[QUOTE=WorldTravel69;2380741]I buy all my Unlocked phones on Ebay, Amazon and other companies.
Whatever country you go to Buy their sim card.
I spent 3 months in Buenos Aires and paid maybe US $40. You can call home, text, send photos, etc. For no extra charges.
Also use WhatsApp, it's free.
Most Americans are not smart enough to use it.[/QUOTE]
Is your other phone unlocked?
If it is just get another sim card.
[QUOTE=Jbj64;2380779]Thanks WT but I have a Huawei unlocked with a Colombian sim card, but I am looking for options for my US phone I need to have that for work even when I am outside the USA that is why I had the global pass on Verizon.
I do use Whatsapp, you are right that most americans do not know about whatsapp.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Jbj64;2380733]Hi I am thinking of saving some money and ditching verizon for Google FI. How is the service internationally, I travel for fun alot so that is important. I currently pat $10/ day for verizon travel pass. It works great but it gets expensive for 3-4 weeks.
I have a Pixel and am thinking of upgrading and that is when I would switch.[/QUOTE]Their Magenta (or Magenta Plus) plan offers free 2 G / EDGE data when traveling with no roaming charges. It's fairly speedy and works fine for Uber and WhatsApp.