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[QUOTE=Combo;2823160]Bogota is great for women, arguably better than MDE. It's, as another poster called it, "Medellin's big brother. " However Medellin has way better weather and is just a more pleasant city to spend time in.[/QUOTE]Yes medellin WAS more pleasant than Bogota. But now it's gringoland. And everyone knows why majority or gringos go there.

The passport bros literally took something that's meant to be discreet which is the hobby of mongering and exposed it to everyone in their own countries.

The women here in the states know it's all about prostitutes. So now Mde has become unbearable.

I do think it'll go back to somewhat normal status cause these idiots priced themselves out of the game lmao.

But as far as experiences for now Bogota is the place to be.

Also many more options for great food.

And that loudness and rudeness would never be tolerated in Bogota.

[QUOTE=Sangnyc21;2823164]And that loudness and rudeness would never be tolerated in Bogota.[/QUOTE]You do not think the same was said for Sosua, Cartagena, and Medellin? Hold on to your hat.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2823195]You do not think the same was said for Sosua, Cartagena, and Medellin? Hold on to your hat.[/QUOTE]Bogota has their zones where you can party and have fun.

But the cities you mentioned is literally party towns.

I've noticed in Bogota people go out and party then they don't bring it back to their homes. Unlike cart and mde where you can bring them back to specifically designed airbnb rentals for partying and loud noise.

Bogota is mostly buildings and residential.

You won't get away with trying to enter classy establishments in basketball shorts in Bogota.

[QUOTE=JustTK;2823116]On the contrary. I think the govt has taken strong steps to be more America friendly. It has strengthened ties w practically all Latin countries. Pretty soon they'll be joining BRICS.[/QUOTE]I'm not getting your thinking. First of all Petro, is a Socialist. The countries he has strengthened ties with in Latin America are all Socialist / Communist leaning countries. He has reached out to Cuba, Venezuela, China, etc. And the BRIC that you mentioned is Brazil, Russia, India and China two are hardly pro American. And the other 2 have been making very unfriendly statements towards the USA Under Petro Colombia will continue to seduce the nations unfriendly to the USA Research all the ministers he has installed thru out the country, you will see all have ties to FARC who hate the States because of the USA Involvement and support of the past government the FARC has dedicated itself to overthrow. We need to take a wait and see attitude but I'd put my money with anti USA sentiment to continue growing by Petros policies while he continues to cozy up to nations unfriendly to the USA.

Medellin at this point is where on a girls 18th birthday they get a box of condoms some lube and are told get to work ho.

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;2823302]I'm not getting your thinking. First of all Petro, is a Socialist. The countries he has strengthened ties with in Latin America are all Socialist / Communist leaning countries. He has reached out to Cuba, Venezuela, China, etc. We need to take a wait and see attitude but I'd put my money with anti USA sentiment to continue growing by Petros policies while he continues to cozy up to nations unfriendly to the USA.[/QUOTE]I think you are confusing the USA with America. Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, etc are all American countries w left-leaning governments. His governement is making stronger ties with these countries, hence he is being very America-friendly.

[QUOTE=TjBrazil;2823359]Medellin at this point is where on a girls 18th birthday they get a box of condoms some lube and are told get to work ho.[/QUOTE]I guess that explains why they all get pregnant at 14 or 15. They don't get the condoms until 18, but they damn sure aren't waiting for 18 to start working.

From a high of 5000 towards the end of Trumps presidency, we are now at 42 and change, with the continuing direction down. The monetary policy by the Obiden administration will have us all rethinking our travel plans. Playing in our favorite Colombian paradise is now about 20% higher than it was 2 years ago. Couple that with the highest Flight prices in recent memory and our hobby has become prohibitively more expensive. Let's hope the trend reverses soon. But I wouldn't bet on it!

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2823614]I guess that explains why they all get pregnant at 14 or 15. They don't get the condoms until 18, but they damn sure aren't waiting for 18 to start working.[/QUOTE]Celebration of their "quinceanos" (15th birthday) may as well be the beginning of open season on a pregnancy with their first kid!

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;2824001]From a high of 5000 towards the end of Trumps presidency, we are now at 42 and change, with the continuing direction down. The monetary policy by the Obiden administration ...[/QUOTE]

The low of the COP of 5111/ USD was in November 22, over eight months into the Biden presidency ...your point was? Exchange rates have little to do with who the president is, or the current fiscal policy -- it's more about the perceived strength of an economy. Most analysts attribute the recent weakening of the dollar to the fear of default (which was 100% due to the hostage taking kooks in the Republican party) over the debt ceiling. Now that the crisis is temporarily averted, most analysts believe that the dollar will strengthen somewhat; although, the stupid debt ceiling stunt caused long term damage to the perceived value of the dollar and undoubtedly caused you to lose thousands of pesos of valuable whoring money. Want your hobby money to go further on foreign trips? ...vote the Republicans out of power.

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;2824001]From a high of 5000 towards the end of Trumps presidency, we are now at 42 and change, with the continuing direction down. The monetary policy by the Obiden administration will have us all rethinking our travel plans. Playing in our favorite Colombian paradise is now about 20% higher than it was 2 years ago. Let's hope the trend reverses soon. [/QUOTE]Speak for urself. I love it. Many folks are complaining that too many tourists are coming, so this is great news for them. As for me, there is less demand in hotels and on the streets, so it's good for me too. Plus all those tourists that couldn't give a FK what the USD rate does, they won't care either, and will benefit from the lower prices.

[QUOTE=JustTK;2823365]I think you are confusing the USA with America. Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, etc are all American countries w left-leaning governments. His governement is making stronger ties with these countries, hence he is being very America-friendly.[/QUOTE]Did you grow up in Latin America? For people who grew up in Latin America (also people who grew up in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and some other countries), America is the name of a continent. For people who grew in English-speaking countries (also people who grew up in China, India, and some other countries), North America and South America are regarded as separate continents. English-speakers refer to the "Americas" when we want to group North America and South America together. For us, "America" refers to the United States of America.

See.

[URL]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continent[/URL]

[URL]https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continente[/URL]

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;2824001]From a high of 5000 towards the end of Trumps presidency, we are now at 42 and change, with the continuing direction down. The monetary policy by the Obiden administration will have us all rethinking our travel plans. Playing in our favorite Colombian paradise is now about 20% higher than it was 2 years ago. Couple that with the highest Flight prices in recent memory and our hobby has become prohibitively more expensive. Let's hope the trend reverses soon. But I wouldn't bet on it![/QUOTE]Funny how some of your Trumpets try to have it both ways. You screamed about the "socialist" President of Colombia, and many of you predicted that the dollar would soon be 7000 to 1 due to him ruining the economy of Colombia. Then, when things move in the opposite direction, you blame Biden.

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;2824001]From a high of 5000 towards the end of Trumps presidency, we are now at 42 and change, with the continuing direction down. The monetary policy by the Obiden administration will have us all rethinking our travel plans. Playing in our favorite Colombian paradise is now about 20% higher than it was 2 years ago. Couple that with the highest Flight prices in recent memory and our hobby has become prohibitively more expensive. Let's hope the trend reverses soon. But I wouldn't bet on it![/QUOTE]Just for shits and giggles I looked a few things up.

Exchange rate for USD to Euro is about the same as it was late 2020. Same when compared to the GBP. There have been ups and downs, but the current rate is the same under Biden as under Trump.

However, when looking at COP, it was around 3950 late 2020 and is 4296 today. You're still better off at this point than you were 3 years ago, when it comes to spending money in Colombia.

Airline ticket prices spike every summer. The trick is to either travel off-season, or start shopping tickets 3 months in advance.

[QUOTE=Trim1;2824031]Did you grow up in Latin America? English-speakers refer to the "Americas" when we want to group North America and South America together. For us, "America" refers to the United States of America.
[/QUOTE]Nope, not for me. USA is part of the Americas and is just as American, but no more so, than any other country in the Americas (North and South American). I. e. A Venezuelan is as American as a USAn. I find it very egoistic of some USAns to think of themselves as THE Amercians. Bit like some of the English that tihnk Britian is England.