Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=Blakman;3059392]With no pesos, what is my strategy. Questions. Do I get cambio at the airport? Do airport taxis take credit card? Laureles best choices: Western union, centro mall, ATM? I like Brazil where you could pay chicks with credit card. Is that the case with casas, strip clubs? Advice appreciated.[/QUOTE]At airport go up to the second floor and withdraw money from ATM. Make sure to DECLINE conversion. Take COMBUSES bus to San Diego Mall-20 mil and from there Didi / Uber / taxi to your Airbnb in Laureles 12-20 mil [URL]https://combusessa.com/rutas/aeropuerto-sandiego[/URL].
Just a reminder for those who don't know ALWAYS decline conversion -bank is trying to get another 7-9% from you. Don't worry - declining won't cancel your transaction.

[QUOTE=PolloNegro;3059411]I have always wondered why some guys are willing to spend up to $1,000 a month on rent, yet complain about spending $40 or $50 per session with a girl. It's something I've never understood. You would be surprised how many men I meet who will drop a grand on a luxury apartment in Medellin just to impress people, but then nickel-and-dime when it comes to actual dates or sessions. It completely blindsides me.

One of the biggest lessons I learned from my travels is that no matter where you live in Medellin, you're always within a stone's throw of where you need to be. Whether you're in Poblado, Aranjuez, or Centro, you're still in the same city. Nowhere is so far that you can't get there in a 5 to 15-minute taxi ride. To me, excessive spending on luxury apartments just to impress girls has always been a waste of income. While I always prioritize safety and security, that doesn't mean I need to pay triple the rent to impress someone I might only see once or twice a month. Stay safe and stay alert, PN.[/QUOTE]I don't usually stay longer than 2 weeks. I always get an apartment (never Poblado) that has an extra room and shower. I stock the shower that girls use with nice soaps and plenty of towels. They love going in there. It makes for better experience. I use a spare room to place my belongings.

I get a nicer place for myself and with some it makes for longer and better experience. I have fucked a lot girls and most them can't wait to come back. It's not me it's nice place and easy money.

[QUOTE=PolloNegro;3059411]I have always wondered why some guys are willing to spend up to $1,000 a month on rent, yet complain about spending $40 or $50 per session with a girl. It's something I've never understood. You would be surprised how many men I meet who will drop a grand on a luxury apartment in Medellin just to impress people, but then nickel-and-dime when it comes to actual dates or sessions. It completely blindsides me.[/QUOTE]Did they say they were trying to impress people or you just assume that is what they are doing? Different people put different values on different things. Have you seen the house that Mark Zuckerberg lives in? Does it also blindside you that he wears the same cheap ass hoodie everyday? Shouldn't he be in an Armani suit and custom gator shoes since he spent millions trying to impress people with the house?

[QUOTE=Blakman;3059392]With no pesos, what is my strategy. Questions. Do I get cambio at the airport? Do airport taxis take credit card? Laureles best choices: Western union, centro mall, ATM? I like Brazil where you could pay chicks with credit card. Is that the case with casas, strip clubs? Advice appreciated.[/QUOTE]Use your ATM card, or get a Schwab debit card. The best ATMS are the Servibanca ATMs as those would give you the most cash per withdrawal.

Personally, every time I go to Medellin, I bring as much cash as I can in euros. I usually go to the Unicentro shopping mall.

Inside, there are lots of currency exchange places, so I just check a few and pick the one with the best rate. And honestly, the rates there are unbeatable.

I've exchanged money in Medellin many times, and Unicentro is always my go-to spot. I never use my Visa card, because the exchange rates there are way better than what you get with a card.

[QUOTE=Degenerate24;3059444]Use your ATM card, or get a Schwab debit card. The best ATMS are the Servibanca ATMs as those would give you the most cash per withdrawal.[/QUOTE]

I haven't heard much talk of this casa. In 2020, it was one of the better places to go. Decent neighborhood. Does anyone have knowledge of its existence.

[QUOTE=Dinosaur9;3059404]I would recommend telling them you have to register them online and asking for a Pic of their ID so send to security. I think they'd be less likely to drug you if they can be directly tied to the incident.

With that said, I'd only to a no security Airbnb if I plan on just using getting my nut then kicking them out. If you plan on casually hanging with them in the apartment and eating / drinking in their presence, just get a place with security in El Poblado. I had a place with a sign at reception saying no prostitution and still had women coming and going. They don't care for the most part as long as you're not causing distractions.[/QUOTE]I always kicked them out. Are you telling me they will stay and hang out? What do they want normally? Booze, food, someplace to sleep? Do they stay a couple hours or the whole night? That sounds awesome as morning sex is my preference. How do I accomplish this? Someone educate me before I waste another trip to Medellin.

[QUOTE=PolloNegro;3059411]I have always wondered why some guys are willing to spend up to $1,000 a month on rent, yet complain about spending $40 or $50 per session with a girl. It's something I've never understood. You would be surprised how many men I meet who will drop a grand on a luxury apartment in Medellin just to impress people, but then nickel-and-dime when it comes to actual dates or sessions. It completely blindsides me.

One of the biggest lessons I learned from my travels is that no matter where you live in Medellin, you're always within a stone's throw of where you need to be. Whether you're in Poblado, Aranjuez, or Centro, you're still in the same city. Nowhere is so far that you can't get there in a 5 to 15-minute taxi ride. To me, excessive spending on luxury apartments just to impress girls has always been a waste of income. While I always prioritize safety and security, that doesn't mean I need to pay triple the rent to impress someone I might only see once or twice a month. Stay safe and stay alert, PN.[/QUOTE]Men who don't spent a $1000 a month on rent just to impress people. I don't know where you get that idea. They do it to get a comfortable apartment. Up to $1000 a month? That is not a lot to spend to rent an apartment in Poblado at all. Why do they then try not to be spend more than $40 or $50 for a girl? It is the whole mentality of trying not to overpay which is separate from the actual amount. Sometimes they get it in their head that there is a so called going rate that they should pay and they shouldn't pay more. If you're paying only $300 a month for an apartment, I don't know about the quality of that apartment but it's all good.

[QUOTE=Gilolo;3059473]Personally, every time I go to Medellin, I bring as much cash as I can in euros. I usually go to the Unicentro shopping mall.

Inside, there are lots of currency exchange places, so I just check a few and pick the one with the best rate. And honestly, the rates there are unbeatable.

I've exchanged money in Medellin many times, and Unicentro is always my go-to spot. I never use my Visa card, because the exchange rates there are way better than what you get with a card.[/QUOTE]Sorry I disagree, I get a better rate using my Schwab ATM card than cash exchange places, but I usually stay in Poblado if that makes a difference. I get about 5% more cash.

[QUOTE=HuskerDude;3059508]Sorry I disagree, I get a better rate using my Schwab ATM card than cash exchange places, but I usually stay in Poblado if that makes a difference. I get about 5% more cash.[/QUOTE]I also have a Schwab debit card. If and when I do return to Medellin, I too will probably stay in Poblado. Which Colombian bank do you prefer these days?

[QUOTE=Degenerate24;3059444]Use your ATM card, or get a Schwab debit card. The best ATMS are the Servibanca ATMs as those would give you the most cash per withdrawal.[/QUOTE]It depends. I've found that Schwab works best with a Banccolombia ATM where you can withdraw up to 1. 5 million pesos in one transaction. In theory you can withdraw up to 7 million Pesos from Davivienda but it doesn't like Navy Federal Cards for some reason.

Decline the conversion fee so you get the actual rate and all fees are given back on the 25th to your account on schwab. I understand that AMEX and Fidelity has no foreign transaction fee cards as well.

I also suggest getting a wise, dollar app or Revolut recharageable card. There's fees associated with these cards but if you lose them and the wrong criminal gets ahold of them they can only take what's on your card not empty your account which can happen with most Bank cards.

Hope this Helps.

Trip.

[QUOTE=KeviKev68;3059432]I don't usually stay longer than 2 weeks. I always get an apartment (never Poblado) that has an extra room and shower. I stock the shower that girls use with nice soaps and plenty of towels. They love going in there. It makes for better experience. I use a spare room to place my belongings.

I get a nicer place for myself and with some it makes for longer and better experience. I have fucked a lot girls and most them can't wait to come back. It's not me it's nice place and easy money.[/QUOTE]A two bedroom with a locked door is an easy way to chica proof the space. There's portable safes if you don't trust the hotel safe but theyre portable. Generally it's easiest just to get a two bedrrom place with a locked door and keep all belongings there.

Hope this Helps.

Trip.

Stopped by Glow with some friends last night. Think this place has changed names a couple of times since my last visit. Wasn't impressed with the talent, but also realize it's Easter and a lot of chicas are with family. Vibe seems similar to Cartagena. Get bottle service for a table. Invite chicas over for a shot to initiate contact. Many dudes were purchasing prepackaged stacks of pesos to make it rain. Seemed to be a high number of middle eastern type dudes in the spot. Not sure if this is the new trend. Also the music was loud and mostly hip hop in English and Spanish. Definitely wasn't my vibe, but I'm glad I took the opportunity to see how things are since I rarely go to Lleras. For Newbies, I think it would be a lot of fun. I did this kind of stuff in Sosua years ago in a much better vibe.

[QUOTE=TripleDarknes;3059512]I also suggest getting a wise, dollar app or Revolut recharageable card. There's fees associated with these cards but if you lose them and the wrong criminal gets ahold of them they can only take what's on your card not empty your account which can happen with most Bank cards.[/QUOTE]I am able to lock all of my cards, including my Schwab debit card, to where they can only be used to withdraw funds if and when I personally unlock them. I keep my debit cards locked, and only open them when I want to withdraw some cash. Once I get my money, the card gets locked again immediately, preventing some crook from cleaning out my account. The lock feature is one that I love, and I make use of it without fail. Everybody else should too. It's a free feature designed to protect you and your money. No reason not to. Just remember that you have your account locked before you attempt to withdraw any cash. When I first started using the feature, I had my Schwab account locked for a long time, and I had forgotten I had locked it. Wondered what the hell was going on, and ended up calling the bank, which advised that I had locked the account. Well, at least that proved to me that it works LOL!

[QUOTE=TheCane;3059510]I also have a Schwab debit card. If and when I do return to Medellin, I too will probably stay in Poblado. Which Colombian bank do you prefer these days?[/QUOTE]I use Davienda, allow 2 million pesos per draw. Santa Fe Mall is good & safe to use cause many people around. Decline conversion rate.