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[QUOTE=Huacho;2888559]I would not use the progressive 'aprendiendo' because it does not function as a gerund in Spanish. I would say 'en aprender. '.[/QUOTE]Thanks for your input. When people ask how long I've been learning Spanish I usually say something like "llevo X aņos aprendiendo espaņol" and I've never had anyone not understand me or correct me, but thanks for your input.
"That area is safe but. There is randomness in it which is what you didn't feel. ".
That asian comedian that just got killed told his friends and family he never felt unsafe in MDE, ok seriously really?
Someone referenced the Hurt Locker recently.
I can remember watching the Russian Roulette scene in the Deer Hunter in a theatre in the 70's.
I can just imagine these guys arent going out with any glory!!
[URL]https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/russian-roulette-in-deer-hunter/[/URL]".
[URL]https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=scopolamine[/URL]+queen.
[QUOTE=Knowledge;2888524]If this link dump supposed to be a call to debate or a request to be talked into coming to Medellin, I'm not that guy. As the case may be, to save everyone some time, I agree with you that it is unacceptably dangerous here and you should go away or stay away and not return.[/QUOTE]For guys who are fearful about crime in Medellin, I agree that you should not come. Guys who enjoy Medellin aren't going to try to convince you to come to Medellin. We don't care whether you come or not. In fact, like many guys, I prefer that less guys come to Colombia because it is getting too popular. I have a few friends who will never visit Colombia due to the safety issues and I don't make any effort to try to convince them otherwise.
Colombia is more dangerous than a lot of other mongering countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Costa Rica or even Mexico. I don't think that many people would disagree. For guys who visit, it is just a matter of managing risk and being more careful.
[QUOTE=Yuvaraj;2888523]I reached out to a few of the seniors here and narrowed down my stay to hotel M, especially after chatting with DiscoverFL, his insights were very helpful to me as a first timer.
I filled out the check-mig online prior to the trip. Make sure you do it because when I tried to go through gate with my digital boarding pass the gate agent sent me to another agent at the gate counter. They checked the passport and check-mig (on my phone) and issued a paper boarding pass which is their way of confirming that documents are ok.
It took me an hour and 15 minutes to complete the Immigration at Medellin because of the number of people waiting in front of me. But once an officer called me to their counter, it did not take more 2 minutes. No immigration fees for US passport holders.
I used the ATM at the airport and took out 300,000 COP, the exchange rate I got was 3. 45 which is one of the worst exchange rates in Medellin IMO, but it is still slightly better than the rate you get at the money exchange counters at the airport, on that day it was 3. 2..[/QUOTE]Hotel M is a good bet for first timers. The girls are known by the hotel and the hotel can probably track down any girl giving you trouble. However, the girls won't try anything because they know that the hotel knows who they are. Plenty of choices at the bar and pool. I think it is a good place to start for newbies. Some guys don't move from there at all. There are also a lot of other mongers who are willing to chat with you and share info.
I didn't start out at Hotel M because I felt comfortable on my own but I have been doing this for a while. Hotel M is not the cheapest or best hotel to stay but it has some advantages.
[QUOTE=Gabacho;2888626]Thanks for your input. When people ask how long I've been learning Spanish I usually say something like "llevo X aos aprendiendo espaol" and I've never had anyone not understand me or correct me, but thanks for your input.[/QUOTE]Certainly they would understand the progressive tense. But for example, to say something like "reading is good" or "learning is good," that's the infinitive. "Leer es bueno. " Basically in Spanish, to use the progressive, the action has to be in progress at that moment. If I'm asked what I am doing in Colombia, it's not "Estoy estudiando" but rather the simple indicative, "Estudio. " because I'm not studying at that exact moment. And Colombians aren't going to correct your Spanish. And as far as how long you've been studying, "hace X aņos que ESTUDestudioIO."
[QUOTE=Huacho;2888840]Certainly they would understand the progressive tense. But for example, to say something like "reading is good" or "learning is good," that's the infinitive. "Leer es bueno. " Basically in Spanish, to use the progressive, the action has to be in progress at that moment. If I'm asked what I am doing in Colombia, it's not "Estoy estudiando" but rather the simple indicative, "Estudio. " because I'm not studying at that exact moment. And Colombians aren't going to correct your Spanish. And as far as how long you've been studying, "hace X aos que ESTUDestudioIO."[/QUOTE]Yea I would never say "leyendo es bueno" that just sounds wrong. I would say something like "es bueno leer" (it is good to read). So the correct answer if someone asks me how long I've been learning Spanish is to say "llevo X aņos en aprender espaņol"? Next time I'm talking with an indriver or something I'll try saying it that way instead.
Gracias Maestro Huacho.
[QUOTE=Huacho;2888840]And Colombians aren't going to correct your Spanish.[/QUOTE]Strangers won't, but friends will.
[QUOTE=MoonShot;2888819]For guys who are fearful about crime in Medellin, I agree that you should not come. Guys who enjoy Medellin aren't going to try to convince you to come to Medellin. We don't care whether you come or not. In fact, like many guys, I prefer that less guys come to Colombia because it is getting too popular. I have a few friends who will never visit Colombia due to the safety issues and I don't make any effort to try to convince them otherwise.
Colombia is more dangerous than a lot of other mongering countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Costa Rica or even Mexico. I don't think that many people would disagree. For guys who visit, it is just a matter of managing risk and being more careful.[/QUOTE]I feel the same way, I don't care if anyone comes or not, but it's just a little annoying reading about it. Locals are the worst because they'll tell you an area is super dangerous but then you go there and it feels just like everywhere else and even they've never had any problems.
Ultimately, if you go looking for trouble, you're more likely to find it. Searching for quick and easy sex? Well you're going to come across a problem eventually more than likely. I try to do find semi-pros rather than straight up pros because they're easier to sus out I feel.
There's no such thing as no risk in life. Also people can calculate for certain risks but some are unavoidable. Is investing in index funds risky? Well it's more risky than CDS and less than buying individual stocks but what choice do you have? Keep the money under your mattress and let inflation eat it?
Is traveling to Colombia for women risky? Well yes but what's the alternative? Sit around in a rich country where women are delusional, bored in a dark room on a screen all day in the name of "safety"? No thanks, for me that's already death.
I agree. I felt that I made the right decision by starting with Hotel M. I just thought sharing my viewpoint as a first timer for the benefit of anyone considering / planning their first trip. I really liked the area where Hotel M is. If I can find a similar hotel but with more modern finish within 5 minutes of walking distance, that would be my ideal second time hotel which I'm thinking of in Spring.
[QUOTE=MoonShot;2888822]Hotel M is a good bet for first timers. The girls are known by the hotel and the hotel can probably track down any girl giving you trouble. However, the girls won't try anything because they know that the hotel knows who they are. Plenty of choices at the bar and pool. I think it is a good place to start for newbies. Some guys don't move from there at all. There are also a lot of other mongers who are willing to chat with you and share info.
I didn't start out at Hotel M because I felt comfortable on my own but I have been doing this for a while. Hotel M is not the cheapest or best hotel to stay but it has some advantages.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2888869]Strangers won't, but friends will.[/QUOTE]And remember guys any stranger calling you "my friend" in English is not your fucking friend.
[QUOTE=Huacho;2888840]Certainly they would understand the progressive tense. But for example, to say something like "reading is good" or "learning is good," that's the infinitive. "Leer es bueno. " Basically in Spanish, to use the progressive, the action has to be in progress at that moment. If I'm asked what I am doing in Colombia, it's not "Estoy estudiando" but rather the simple indicative, "Estudio. " because I'm not studying at that exact moment. And Colombians aren't going to correct your Spanish. And as far as how long you've been studying, "hace X aos que ESTUDestudioIO."[/QUOTE]I know Google translate isn't perfect but it shows "I've been learning" as "he estado aprendiendo". Also I've never had any Spanish friends correct me for saying this either. I know that "estaba trabajando" is "I was working" and that's correct.
I am trying to find Hotel M on the map or on Expedia but I can't seem to. Is this the Hotel M (la mansion)?
[QUOTE=MoonShot;2888822]Hotel M is a good bet for first timers. The girls are known by the hotel and the hotel can probably track down any girl giving you trouble. However, the girls won't try anything because they know that the hotel knows who they are. Plenty of choices at the bar and pool. I think it is a good place to start for newbies. Some guys don't move from there at all. There are also a lot of other mongers who are willing to chat with you and share info.
I didn't start out at Hotel M because I felt comfortable on my own but I have been doing this for a while. Hotel M is not the cheapest or best hotel to stay but it has some advantages.[/QUOTE]
My buddy is arriving Monday and his airbnb account got flagged for "suspicious activity" and cancelled his reservation, blocked his account, nightmare.
Can someone please mention the guest friendly hotels that can be booked short notice? He will be there for 8 nights. I have heard Energy living is only booked through airbnb, true? I recommended Hotel Dorado in Laureles but hopefully more is out there. Now I will be checking my airbnb reservation daily until I return in late Feb.
[QUOTE=Kbdb2488;2888947]My buddy is arriving Monday and his airbnb account got flagged for "suspicious activity" and cancelled his reservation, blocked his account, nightmare.
Can someone please mention the guest friendly hotels that can be booked short notice? He will be there for 8 nights. I have heard Energy living is only booked through airbnb, true? I recommended Hotel Dorado in Laureles but hopefully more is out there. Now I will be checking my airbnb reservation daily until I return in late Feb.[/QUOTE]Why doesn't he just use VRBO isn't that like the same shit as Airbnb?
[QUOTE=Kbdb2488;2888947]My buddy is arriving Monday and his airbnb account got flagged for "suspicious activity" and cancelled his reservation, blocked his account, nightmare.
Can someone please mention the guest friendly hotels that can be booked short notice? He will be there for 8 nights. I have heard Energy living is only booked through airbnb, true? I recommended Hotel Dorado in Laureles but hopefully more is out there. Now I will be checking my airbnb reservation daily until I return in late Feb.[/QUOTE]Or just make a new Airbnb account using a different email address and different card. It's not rocket science.