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Learn about life in the wonderful, vibrant Colombia! 🇨🇴
Hi all, I'm Ezrato, and I'm a Colombia expat from Australia.
On this channel, I share information I've learnt directly from my own experiences in the country.
From logistical details to cultural insights, I hope my videos help you experience Colombia to the fullest!
Hi all, I'm Ezrato, and I'm a Colombia expat from Australia.
On this channel, I share information I've learnt directly from my own experiences in the country.
From logistical details to cultural insights, I hope my videos help you experience Colombia to the fullest!
The BIGGEST PITFALL of Colombian Phone Plans 🇨🇴
Some pitfalls are trickier to predict than others. In this video I wanted to recount a wild ride I've been through in trying to cancel my Colombian phone plan, so that you can learn how to avoid this frustrating process which you'd never see coming!
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Links:
Getting Your Phone Connected in Colombia (The Right Way): th-cam.com/video/-Gjv-kOmHec/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fhKZJfFVAPj5kAIG
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Where it Began...
02:10 Issues with Authorizing Others to Help
03:02 Issues with the Online Cancellation Request Form
05:02 Crazy Requirements for the Authorization Letter
06:35 Claro Live Chat Assistants Try to Help
08:31 Explaining the Various Levels of Document Verification
11:29 Even More Crazy Requirements for the Authorization Letter
12:25 Unreasonable Requirements for Sending the Letter
13:23 Researching Consumer Protection Law & Emailing Claro
15:26 The Final Outcome & Some Takeaways
16:26 Outro
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original videos: th-cam.com/video/BdGqWPkBehg/w-d-xo.html
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Links:
Getting Your Phone Connected in Colombia (The Right Way): th-cam.com/video/-Gjv-kOmHec/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fhKZJfFVAPj5kAIG
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Where it Began...
02:10 Issues with Authorizing Others to Help
03:02 Issues with the Online Cancellation Request Form
05:02 Crazy Requirements for the Authorization Letter
06:35 Claro Live Chat Assistants Try to Help
08:31 Explaining the Various Levels of Document Verification
11:29 Even More Crazy Requirements for the Authorization Letter
12:25 Unreasonable Requirements for Sending the Letter
13:23 Researching Consumer Protection Law & Emailing Claro
15:26 The Final Outcome & Some Takeaways
16:26 Outro
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royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music
freesoundmusic.eu
freemusicforyoutube/
th-cam.com/users/freesoundmusic
original videos: th-cam.com/video/BdGqWPkBehg/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/PMrJ0CWCvVc/w-d-xo.html
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Colombia - My Expectations vs Reality 🇨🇴
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Not everything I had in mind about Colombia before going for the first time turned out to be completely accurate. In today's video, I wanted to go over some of these misconceptions I made. Links: 5 Common Myths About Colombia: th-cam.com/video/XSmjL5Qq8Cw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=m19EUi3DRpsdHgps Colombian Cinemas Explained: th-cam.com/video/OHeUolHSRFU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dmtA6f9WviHiRvhj Chapters: 00:00 Intro...
What Do Colombians Think of Expats? 🇨🇴
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Ever wondered how you'll be perceived as an expat when in Colombia? Today, I thought I'd draw some insight from both my own experiences living in the country, and what my Colombian friends have told me. Links: The Time I Was Robbed in Bogotá: th-cam.com/video/CEKpIDTYGDE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=X7bzAbybAfQ0iZI9 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Perceptions of Australians? 01:14 Perceptions of Other Countries? ...
Encanto's REAL LIFE Locations 🇨🇴
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Every location in Disney's Encanto was inspired by a real life counterpart in Colombia, so I thought it'd be fun to go over them and see how they compare! Links: Every Colombian Detail in Encanto: th-cam.com/video/RPL9G7ZIJH4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8rDYgIPNSW2XphEK How to Get to Cocora Valley: th-cam.com/video/ocAz_DT80HU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eX4LkPJZWCbXmlYC Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:26 The River 02:19 The Val...
5 AWESOME Colombian Souvenirs 🇨🇴
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Here are a handful of cultural mementos that are worth buying when in Colombia. Links: Colombian Emerald Tours: www.colombianemeraldtours.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Souvenir 1 02:52 Souvenir 2 04:34 Souvenir 3 06:15 Souvenir(s) 4 08:15 Souvenir 5 10:25 Outro royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music freesoundmusic.eu freemusicforyoutube/ th-cam.com/users/free...
How to Get to Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora) 🇨🇴
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The Cocora Valley is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions, but how exactly do you get there? Links: How to Get to Lake Guatavita: th-cam.com/video/BjzeTOHq1eg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yrD4rYeYRXvZ2Y7R Salento vs Filandia: th-cam.com/video/A3GDJGaIPtw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AaH0lxQCucDe_P0c Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Where is the Cocora Valley? 01:26 How to Get to the Valley from Salento 02:21 How to...
Colombia's Video Game Market Explained 🇨🇴
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Last week I discussed Colombia's tech market in general, but this week I wanted to hone in on what to expect when buying video games in the country. Links: Buying Tech in Colombia - What to Know: th-cam.com/video/IuGXqh_aj0U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=db8YYMNY2DXxZyUY Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Where to Buy Games in Colombia 02:07 What's the Range Like? 02:52 About New Releases 03:35 About Buying Games Dig...
Buying Tech in Colombia - What You Should Know 🇨🇴
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Colombia's electronics market is different in many ways to what you may find in the US, UK, Australia and other first world western countries, so I thought it'd be helpful to talk a bit about what you can expect. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Types of Tech Stores in Colombia 02:28 About K-Tronix 04:19 Colombia's Tech Range Explained 05:23 Best Places to Buy Tech in Bogotá 07:01 About Department S...
5 Great Value Neighbourhoods in Bogotá 🇨🇴
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You may have already heard about some of Bogotá's most popular neighborhoods for expats, but which ones are the most practical for those on a tighter budget? In this video, I discuss some of the best value areas of the city that I've stayed. in :) Links: Why First-Time Expats Should Get an Airbnb: th-cam.com/video/ZbvMngLNOmE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1iYt5n6VBTiG_S_A Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:43 Pick 1 03:...
5 Things to Do in Bogotá that Nobody Tells You About 🇨🇴
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For those who've already experienced all of Bogotá's most popular attractions, here are a few extra things to see and do that you mightn't have heard about. Links: Bogota Grafiti Tour: bogotagraffiti.com/ Teatro Colón Tours (on hold throughout 2024): eneldelia.gov.co/recorrido-virtual/ How to Get to Lake Guatavita from Bogotá: th-cam.com/video/BjzeTOHq1eg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IOFLA24Utkqb6fJp Chapters...
5 MORE Weird Things in Colombia 🇨🇴
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Following the first video which you can check out via the link below, here are a few more peculiar things I've seen in Colombia. Links: 5 Weird Things in Colombia (Original Video): th-cam.com/video/X00SB0WWxeE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BsUcmy2KtBJx6qZ2 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Thing 1 01:45 Thing 2 03:31 Thing 3 04:44 Thing 4 06:12 Thing 5 07:23 Outro royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound...
Salento vs Filandia - Which Should You Visit? 🇨🇴
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Salento and Filandia are two very similar towns in the Colombian department of Quindio. Both are great spots to visit as a tourist, but if you only have time for one, which should you pick? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:01 About Salento 03:42 About Filandia 05:58 Which is Better? 06:42 Outro royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music freesoundmusic.eu freemusicforyoutube...
5 Astounding Colombian Bootlegs 🇨🇴
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Colombia has A LOT of knockoffs of various IP, many of which are honestly quite amusing. Here are some of the most astounding I've seen... Links: Kit & Krysta Podcast - Ep 18: th-cam.com/video/DtE1ZZrCsv8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-0pPR2lD98Fr5vhc Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Knockoff 1 03:20 Knockoff 2 05:54 Knockoff 3 07:21 Knockoff 4 08:11 Knockoff 5 09:28 Outro royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for...
5 Things I Miss About Colombia When at Home 🇨🇴
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Australia's a great country, but nowhere is perfect. Here are five things I miss about Colombia when I'm back in Aus. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Thing I Miss 1 02:54 Thing I Miss 2 04:40 Thing I Miss 3 07:15 Thing I Miss 4 08:55 Thing I Miss 5 10:27 Outro royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music freesoundmusic.eu freemusicforyoutube/ th-cam.com/users/freesoundmus...
Should You Live in Colombia? 🇨🇴
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Now that I've discussed the pros and cons of living in Colombia in the last couple of videos, it's time to answer the question - should you live there? Links: 5 Reasons to Live in Colombia: th-cam.com/video/efmBAYG7LQI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2H0JAcbNtQMA00_V 5 Reasons NOT to Live in Colombia: th-cam.com/video/XJHG6LAek0g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zllMQKsopibXs-Q4 Safety in Colombia: th-cam.com/video/rUfuHufa1Oc/w-d...
How to Get to Laguna Guatavita from Bogotá 🇨🇴
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How to Get to Laguna Guatavita from Bogotá 🇨🇴
🇨🇴 Colombia & Panama City 🇵🇦 2024 Calendars - Available Now!
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🇨🇴 Colombia & Panama City 🇵🇦 2024 Calendars - Available Now!
How Friendly Are Colombians, Really? 🇨🇴
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How Friendly Are Colombians, Really? 🇨🇴
🇨🇴 Colombia vs Panama 🇵🇦 - How Do They Compare?
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🇨🇴 Colombia vs Panama 🇵🇦 - How Do They Compare?
Cinta Costera, Panama City, Panama Walk (4K HDR) 🇵🇦
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Cinta Costera, Panama City, Panama Walk (4K HDR) 🇵🇦
Panama City, Panama Sunset (4K HDR) 🇵🇦
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Panama City, Panama Sunset (4K HDR) 🇵🇦
5 AWESOME Colombian Cafe & Restaurant Chains 🇨🇴
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5 AWESOME Colombian Cafe & Restaurant Chains 🇨🇴
Amador Causeway, Panama Dusk (4K HDR) 🇵🇦
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Amador Causeway, Panama Dusk (4K HDR) 🇵🇦
Cocora Valley, Colombia Dusk (4K HDR) 🇨🇴
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Cocora Valley, Colombia Dusk (4K HDR) 🇨🇴
What are Colombian Supermarkets Like? 🇨🇴
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What are Colombian Supermarkets Like? 🇨🇴
Manizales, Colombia Sunset (4K HDR) 🇨🇴
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Manizales, Colombia Sunset (4K HDR) 🇨🇴
The best 3 supermarkets in Colombia are all hard discount supermarkets 1. D1 2. ARA 3. ISIMO
Hello sir ive been watching your videos for a while. Im wondering how your staying in Colombia for so long. Which visa did you apply for and how difficult was it applying for a visa. Thanks
What an underrated channel
I miss everything about Colombia, even the chaos. Especially the chaos
Its crazy how everyone has this idea of colombians in the states but when they get there they feel the reality and heat the streets got to offer if you dont be careful..
One thing to note is it isn't called Wi-fi if you're using a phone carrier's data plan. It's called Mobile Data. Wi-fi is only when you're connected to a Wi-fi network like at home, Starbucks, or the hotel's "wi-fi".
@@blackmamba6938 Yeah, I was specifically referring to WiFi networks with that point, although mobile data speeds are reasonable too, at least in well populated areas.
I imagine it's somewhat easier if your spouse is a native
What a f***ing nightmare. I'm infuriated just listening to this. What a scam-level business practice. It's very hard for me to imagine all those hoops aren't deliberately malicious, to try to stop people cancelling. I use Claro but I'm on the pre-paid plans. Definitely never going to do post-pago now.
Haha yep, prepaid is definitely the way to go!
God bless
do you know the name of the CDT in spanish? Thank you for this video
@@gabequezada2066 No worries, it's the same in Spanish (it stands for Certificado de Depósito a Término).
Maaan, thank you!
I did notice that Colombians tend to behave in a way appropriate for the situation. Being loud and rowdy in a club is fine , but frowned upon in a restaurant setting. In the USA, people are less likely to be aware how they are perceived by others.
San Andres is great for a first time visitor. It is one of the safer cities, and you will find more English speakers than in other Colombian cities. Being an Island, prices run higher than other cities, but still cheaper than a US or Aussie vacation.
Be careful even when you are in a car or taxi. If your window is down, moto riders will reach in and snatch your phone right out of your hand as you are talking or taking pictures.
08:30 Meant to say that it's good for a healthy market, not the broader economy.
Great videos about Colombia mate
@@BestFriendOfJesus thanks!
It is good to keep some coins on hand as some restrooms may cost 500 pesos to use!!!!
Save this video! You may not realize it, but you are creating an archive piece for future Colombian generations, sir. You've captured what is a "snapshot" in time and 10 years from now, peole will look at this video in wonder of how far they've gone. This has all happened before...in past decades...in many countries that have experience sudden economic growth. Actually, on at least three of those things the differences seem less cultural and more socio-economic and generational. I'm almost 60 and I remember some of these things being present, either as things I personally saw, or things I saw depicted in media as life between 1900 and the 1950s. Male manicures? As a kid, I remember seeing those depicted in movies and referred to in contemporary TV, up until the late 90s. It was usually in the context some rich or powerful guy (or someone who wanted to seem that way) getting fussed over. I remember reruns of 50s-60s era TV shows with some boss or rich guy getting his hair cut and nails done while his secretary took dictation from him. This male grooming habit only seemed to disappear starting in the late 80s, as homosexuality began to be openly acknowledged in media. Men started to fear seeming effeminate and in the U.S., they stopped doing this...at least in the open. Why do they still have it? My hunch is that Latin American culture is very masculine and the men simply don't have the amount of insecurity that is found in North America and the Europe. High TV mounting? I've also seen putting TVs in the corner of the room in Colombia. My hunch is that this comes from a time when TVs were smaller and more rare. You tended to place them so that the most people in the room got a good view. ALSO, the ceiling and corner mount is a technical legacy from the days when flat screen TV technology didn't exist. Old CRT tube TVs had much smaller screen and were 12 to 18" thick! Wall mounting was never an option and to get them out of the way, you needed to mount them high or in a corner. Why do they still do it this way? As a technology guy, I see this all the time. Conventions and habits of a past age just seem to stick, until people eventually realize their obsolete and do something different. Examples include: Putting cassette players, CD players, cigarette lighters, and ash trays in cars for years after they were obsolete. Or, people having landline phones or fax machines. Eventually, it just works itself out. Kids staying at home into adulthood is a centuries-old tradition that is the result of both social expectation and economics. (In sociological terms, its known as the "extended family" model.) In some countries, it was stopped and started again. (Ex. modern day Italy and Japan...or post-2008 America.) If the kid never finds a spouse, it was common for them to stay on and look after the parents. Nothing new here. (Cultural Reference: The 1955 movie "Marty".) Why do they still do it this way? To be honest, I think there is absolutely nothing wrong with this. When you look at the serious social problems in other parts of the world, you can see that much of it comes from the lack of strong families. More power to the Colombians if they resist becoming economic carbon copies of those places and opt to have chart find their own norm. Oh, yeah...even the profusion of knock-offs is nothing new anywhere in the developing industrialized world. What you're seeing is the sudden, steady growth of a middle-class, consumer-based economy. Colombia was only a short time ago a financially-beaten, narco-crime-dominated nation that was in the middle of a civil rebellion. The restoration of relative security, responsive governance, and a safe market-based economy are just some of the reasons for this rise from widespread poverty to widespread economic growth. Whenever this has happened in history (ex. the Industrial Revolution in Europe and America, or the Chinese economic miracle from the 90s to the 2000s), working class and middle class people want STUFF. Usually, they can't afford the real thing, so a market develops for knockoffs. I lived in China about 10 years ago and saw the same things happening there. You could buy $1000 Autodesk software on the sidewalk for 10 RMB. (About $3.28 USD.) Or, fake iPhones, iPods, or iPads. There too, it was so widespread that no one could do anything about it. But, ultimately (as has been shown in China) the free market takes care of the problem. As more people earn more and join the middle class, it becomes a status symbol to own "the real thing". The nuevo middle class begin to grow embarrassed at having fakes and their own human snobbery grows the market for legitimate products, until eventually the market for the fakes starts to shrink. Eventually, the middle class has so much vested in the legitimate market that the purveyors of counterfeits become their enemies. As I mentioned, give it 10-20 years. Ten years ago, I was talking to a China expert at KPMG about the counterfeit problem in consumer goods there and the impact of Western businesses. His response: Don't worry. Things are happening! The average consumer may choose to buy the fake today because its all they can afford, but they want the real thing. When they have the money, they are going to buy it! I'm exploring a retirement in Bogota in the next 5-8 years. A snapshot of today's expat retirement landscape would hastily dismiss Colombia as being less lucrative and more dangerous due to the persistent crime. After studying this for months, I am willing to bet big on Colombia's future. I'm also seeing signs that big business is doing the same. For me, the single biggest sign of this is the arrival of IKEA in Bogota, Cali, and Medellin. That company is known for requiring good governance, security, strong economic growth, and a burgeoning middle class before it commits to open stores in a country. Colombia is the 62nd country they've chosen. There are plenty of First World countries that don't have IKEAs. For me, this is a good sign. Great video. Thanks!
Some interesting insights! I totally agree that many of the things I've seen in Colombia seem to be in line with what I imagine countries like my own to have been like several decades ago, although I wasn't aware of the extent of it, so it's interesting to hear your perspective on this! I remember seeing IKEA in Bogota shortly after it opened and thinking about how much of an advancement it would be for the country, considering there aren't any big furniture chain stores to my knowledge (Homecenter being the closest thing I could think of, but their furniture range isn't particularly extensive). Also interesting to think what it says about Colombia that IKEA chose to open stores there as you mention!
Thanks for the video, but for a retiree like me this is too risky. I located the city government's estrato maps for Usaquen, Chapinero, Suba, and Teusaquillo. They tell you exactly where every barrio is and what its estrato composition is like. (For newbies like me, its important to first understand the estrato system, what it means for safety, and where they are.) It's very important to understand that estratos are assessed, block by block. A single barrio can contain a mix and depending on where they are located, you could find yourself in an E5-6. surrounded by E1-3 neighborhoods. If you're young and willing to take some risks to save money, your approach is excellent. If your risk tolerance isn't has high, then 1) stay in Usaquen, 2) find the safer parts of Chapinero, or 3) use the estrato maps (as I did) to find neighborhoods that are buffered on multiple sides by higher estrato barrios or safety zones (like a private country club or a military facility). Great video!
That's fair! Most of the neighborhoods in this video are made up of blocks in estratos 4-5, but it could change somewhat with nearby neighborhoods (although most of the ones I listed shouldn't have that issue), so I totally understand if people would prefer to be surrounded by very safe neighborhoods.
Expats? You are an immigrant, dude!
The US state of Florida has experience sever gentrification, and in the south east of Florida, ironically, significantly from Latin American immigration
Yeah, it happens here in Sydney too with certain communities moving in.
Maybe this segment should be included in what "Colombians think of expats". The answer not much outside of the bubble you live in. Might sound harsh but listening to both of your videos.... Good luck in Colombia.
Going to Colombia in a couple weeks...Great recommendations.
I love Cartagena ❤, great city, enjoy the ride, ignore the criticism.
Most people who have lived in both countries prefer Colombia, you can't even compare the two. Colombia is much better, but crime and insecurity are the main problems of Colombia, although you should be fine is you keep a low profile. Panama residency visas are complicated, not straightforward like it used to be, it's expensive, it's hot and humid, a lot of uncollected trash, bad service at restaurants and coffee shops, not as nice as Colombian people.
Hey there, I am half Panamanian and half Colombian and some of the things that you say about both Colombia and Panama are true and not true... In Panama, of course it's going to be humid because you are in a tropical climate and that goes for much of the coastal regions of Colombia and pretty much a lot of Colombia as well with the exception of the Highlands region with cities like Medellin or Bogotá or Cucuta. And I'm sorry if you experienced bad service at a restaurant or a coffee shop, but that is not the experience that most people get in many places in Panama and especially not in the countryside of Panama at all.. in fact, the countryside of Panama has very friendly people and even friendlier than some people in Colombia. In Colombia, for example the friendliest people are going to be in the Caribbean coast, which is almost identical to Panama or other Caribbean islands that speak Spanish.. If you go to Bogotá, the people are going to be cold and probably rude if you are in a high traffic area as most big cities would be.. And even depending on some areas in Colombia, the people are not as friendly because they are very introverted in some places with the exception of places in the Pacific coast and Caribbean coast, as well as Cali and Medellin, which are very friendly places. But even in those cities as well, you can find rude experiences.. there are some American or foreign men in Colombia that get disrespected by Colombian men and I've seen it happen before my own eyes..
@chrissysviews I was mainly talking about Panama city, not the countryside. Probably the countryside, regardless of the country, it's more friendly and welcoming than city people, that's the same everywhere. But I get what you're saying. I don't have experience with Bogota, but as you mentioned, the people of Medellin and the coast are super friendly. I like Colombia better. To be honest, I think life in Colombia is more entertaining and exciting than in Panama. I was in Panama back in March, and the traffic and the garbage were awful.
Also, aguardiente!
I did see an Exito (in a mall) that carried a variety of console games. Recent games (<6 months old) were about 20% or more than US/Canadian prices.
Para los que no saben , panamá es un departamento de Colombia 😂😂😂😂😂
En el pasado si, pero ahora es un pais.
This is confusing because you're allowed to extend the 90 day tourist visa for another 90 days at the immigration office without leaving the country.
Beautiful mochilas!
I see the same healthy sense of national pride in almost every country outside the Anglosphere, and the toxic self-hating even here is generational: both your and my grandparents would have been proud of their country, not ashamed of it, reminded of its badness every 5 minutes. What you think of as a normal under-enthusiasm for your country is a relatively new aberration, and not a helpful one. If we cant joyfully celebrate our uniqueness everything fades to grey pretty quickly.
I definitely don't hate my country. There's a lot of great stuff about Australia, honestly. I'd even go as far as saying it's one of the best countries in the world. But... I don't tend to find myself thinking about my national identity much. I realize that it's probably more of a generational thing in the US or even the UK, but here in Aus, it's less so the case, due in part because we don't really have as deeply rooted cultural traditions to pride ourselves on upholding (at least, not on the level of the US or the UK). So It's more of an Australian thing that we've never been particularly patriotic (at least when compared to many other countries). That doesn't automatically mean that we hate ourselves or are cynical about our country, just that our national identity isn't something that's really on our conscience quite as much
@@ezratotravel i didnt say you hated it (although surely you can see how the modern conditioning promotes that), only that we display a certain diffidence and a lack of exuberance in flying our own flag/blowing our own trumpets. And that the danger of this is is risks sending a signal to incoming cultures/peoples that the existing one is moribund, an embarassment, and therefore needs replacing. Your pies are amazing. If there were a Pie Olympics Australia would win gold.
@@cargumdeu Yeah, that's fair, I won't argue that. And thanks for the compliment :)
Great videos mate
Thanks! 😁
Foolish child. You should have already had your keys bunched between your fingers as it became obvious he was about to invade your comfort zone. Rather than give him money you should have punched him hard in the face keys first, striking for his eyes. It's a tough country after the sun's gone down, you need to look as if you mean business rather than being a lost, soft tourist gazing at his phone. I think you'll find that rage you experienced is actually directed at yourself for acting so passively.
Good accurate video aussie guy, thanx for coming to bogota!
Medellin was underrated until the Scamdemic and the subsequent Digital Nomad Visa screwed it all up. I moved away in 2020 and will probably not move back within this lifetime.
When a Colombian has their phone stolen, they don't even report it. They are never recovered. There is a well-organized system in place. They pass through several hands before ending up in China where they are "renewed" or used for parts. The sad part is that the person who took it from you was paid a lot less than you would have paid him just to get it back.
I would say the key to making such a transition is more mental than practical, has a lot to do with charisma and personality. If you make people around you smile, you probably will in other countries too. Are you the kind who radiates good vibes or do you erect psychological barriers to keep people away? I'm not talking about extroversion here so much as general affability and openness. The new travelling with people gazing into their devices is NOT conducive to the business of socialization. As someone who's spent 35 years travelling and living in other countries, whilst remaining a dunce at languages, but more specifically having gone 7 or 8 times to Colombia, I recommend learning some Colombia street slang, common sayings and tongue-twisters, one or two phrases at a time. You can break a lot of ice by dropping these into 'conversations'. Only speaking English, you will still remain of use to many educated and self-educated Colombians only too happy to try out their own mastery of English. Of course learn how to say thank you, have you got, and that is beautiful. Listen to how the locals pronounce words, not the guide book.
* 6:25 - meant to say jeep, not bus lol
Do Columbian service workers prefer to get tipped in US dollars or Columbian Pesos?
Probably pesos, although it's not something I've had experience with, since I'm Australian.
Colombia we don't tip
It's very flattering, but, please, don't. Come, visit, enjoy -we're always glad and honored to welcome you-, but don't stay. We don't need gentrification here in Colombia. Besides, some gringos¹ have behaved as if we locals were their servants -they even tell us off for not speaking English or not having their cultural manners-, and that might eventually make us turn a bit hostile. ___________ ¹Not a pejorative word at all.
Trust me, entitled expats in Colombia annoy me probably just as much as they annoy you. As a foreigner, it means that I feel like I have to "prove myself" at times to show that I'm respectful. Regarding gentrification, I'm not knowledgeable enough about the situation in Colombia to give any deep insight (I know there've been issues in Medellin), but I think part of the solution is to encourage expats to live in areas that are unlikely to experience significant growth in international community, and to just generally be discreet. Believe me though, I really do sympathize with the issue. Here in Sydney, we also experience strong gentrification, often due to wealthy investors from China, along with speculative investment among our own wealthy populous.
Parque Simón bolivar ❤❤❤😊
Salento and filandia are amazing, quite,beautiful❤❤❤
Interesting topic you touched on. As someone that has not been to Colombia before. It did seem odd that we don't hear much about the gaming culture or just gaming in general on that side of the world. I have seen you mention about the themed stores and arcades. But that is quite different to gaming from home. Don't get me wrong. Older console are awesome, but I would have love to see gaming grow more in those regions. There is nothing wrong with the Switch. So its quite cool to hear that it is doing quite well in Colombia.
Yeah, despite lower stock, gaming is definitely embraced by a lot of people in Colombia, and the stigma of it just being a "nerd hobbie" seems far less prominent. Switch games are probably more abundant than games from any other platform I think. They're still rarely sold in bulk, but I find that it's easier to find Switch games I'm looking for compared to say, PS5 games, which are fairly minimal.
Video suggestion - why you have chosen where you live (which I understand to be Bogota). Why Bogota and not Manizales? For online workers like me, it would be helpful to know your thoughts and prioritization of cities and towns there. If one works remotely, why one place over the other? Gracias!
Thanks for the suggestion! I'm actually in Australia at the moment, but when I'm in Colombia, Manizales is my favourite city to live in. I'll hopefully do a "Top 5 Colombian Cities to Live in" some time after I've visited a few more cities :)
Colombia’s “don’t give papaya” attitude, eh? Did you use an Australian travel insurance or something global?
Unfortunately so :/ I used an Australian insurance company for that period.
Many countries eschew flushing toilet paper -- China, Taiwan, etc.
If you had to rank the neighborhoods you listed for those visiting for the first time, what would be the ranking?
I'd say if you're just visiting and it's your first time, the Centro Internacional would be the best pick from this list due to its proximity to all of the most popular tourist attractions (if you don't mind that it's not quite a SUPER safe neighbourhood). After that, I'd put Nuevo Campín (I stayed right on the border of this neighbourhood during my first time in Bogotá and felt like it was in a reasonably convenient location). 3rd would be La Floresta, then the bonus pick, then Salitre and then Almendros. Nothing against any of the latter picks, just that I think that they'd be better suited for living rather than visiting (although Salitre's proximity to the airport is a plus).
Wonderful and vital video! Muchas gracias! I've been struggling to get my head around the various districts and neighborhoods in Bogota -- it seems like there are NO online maps that accurately outline what is an official district and what is informal -- it seems like a hodgepodge. I've been a bit concerned with the Airbnb costs at the frequently mentioned high-end areas and really appreciate you outlining good-enough value locations!
No worries, glad I could be of help! 😁
Great breakdown, I'd also add that Spanish and English have different structures or systems for delivering sounds. So you need to change the way you listen to the language otherwise it'll be hard to understand words that you do already know
They are forcing me to get married to get the residentency visa. I think after three years i cam apply for residency. My question for you is if let say after 4 years and i already obtained my residency visa if me and my wife file for divorce do i get my residency visa taken away from me or do i get to keep it for life.
I'm guessing you'd get to keep it, but not 100% sure. Personally I wouldn't recommend getting married just for the visa, but that's a personal choice I guess.
@@ezratotravel they leave you know choice other than to get married. Years ago you could buy a property and they would give a five year visa with residency after five years that's completely gone now. If you buy property it's one year visa each year you need to renew it and you never get residency. Why do you say don't get married what's the big deal if a person gets married just wondering why you think getting married is a bad thing