What I learnt from living in South America is that when the streets are empty, that's when they're at their most dangerous. If the streets are full, you're good, they won't try anything in front of loads of people cos they end up getting shot by members of the public.
In Medellin we call that place el centro, or el hueco. El hueco is close to the biggest drug market in the city so at night when all of the businesses close and everyone goes home there's alot of addicts, and thieves lurking around the lonely dark streets. In the daytime its pretty safe, except for pickpockets, its a very commercial area during the day with many stores where u can buy nearly anything u can think of for a cheap price.
I go there during the day and feel pretty comfortable just chilling on the street and drinking a beer. Once sunset hits though you notice a rush of people start leaving the area and it can even be hard to get a taxi around that time. It gets pretty rough once it is dark outside. I was chillin there one day with my girlfriend buying some stuff and around 6 pm no uber would accept us and we were stuck trying to hunt down a taxi to get out of there. Lot of sketchy looking people and addicts smoking basuco lurking around.
I went there. To be honest it's much like a lot of Latin America in that it's a lot of frontin'. Colombia.. 90% of people are friendly lovely and welcoming. Then you've got 1 or 2% of people who are genuine gangsters and drugs barons but those people don't want the attention and won't bother the general public. Problem is that 8% or so who are lovers simply want to latch onto the reputation of the gangsters and so they try and intimidate people etc but truth is if you get aggressive with them, unlike the genuine gangsters, these people will back down
In Medellin now. Mostly a safe place. I haven't had any dramas here. Walked some dodgy places late at night off chops. My missus is Colombian. It's an amazing place. We are back to Perth in 2 weeks.
@@Kalebmyg I take cold showers and ice baths, and both are equally effective. Just jump into water that feels uncomfortable and that you don't want to stay in. It works well. You don't have to make it colder each time-just make sure it's cold enough that you don't want to get in, and then mind over matter kicks in. Start with 30 seconds straight in cold showers for a week, then move up to 3 minutes. After that, try ice baths. You will be amazed at what the mind and body can achieve.
I travelled alone thru Venezuela and Columbia when I was a skinny dreadlocked 28year old. I went out at night partying till the sun came up had a great time.I was always relaxed and spoke decent Spanish, dressed a bit scruffy, never wore jewelry or a watch. It's all about how you act and look !!!
The mrs is from salvador n Colombia. she said Colombia and el salvador is quite safe now mexico is the most dangerous latin country currently love ya tho span glad you finally landed in the americas
It’s the same for all countries.. most crime is concentrated to specific areas. I’m a solo American female and I traveled all over Mexico for 2 years and now in Colombia for 2 months. The worst crime was having my phone stolen out of my hand and someone tried to scam me on a beach in Cartagena. But I also know better than to walk anywhere alone at night.
You Can Go Anywhere in The World , And find the same things if your looking for it just go too Alice Springs , plus Cherry pick a few News arthickles and Wollah
I swear Spanian is a drama queen. TH-cam is full of travel bloggers in the most ‘dangerous’ areas ofColombia, Venezuela, Brazil. He’s making out like he’s in trench warfare.
Lol it cones across like that a little bit for sure but I don't think he is a drama queen he hypes it up for the audience that don't know any better and plus remember he has done alot of prison which makes alot of convicts extra paranoid being out in public period add that is a country with notorious reputation like Colombia 🇨🇴 he is going to unsettled abit lol
It's hard to explain mate I can only speak for Brazil there are bad parts you see on TH-cam then there are no go zones my partner is Brazilian and her brother is a cop and I went with him into a pretty bad area in one of the worst city's in the country Latin America is about common sense for the most part and if your not stupid it can be a amazing holiday
Yo Spanian, would you consider doing ghost hunts again and filming them, I think that would be so cool to see that content from you, a lot of people are in to that stuff, and you probably would get a ton more followers too, I know I would love to see you do some ghost hunt videos, that would be soooo fun and cool!
it's definitely not. Tourists get robbed, drugged and killed basically weekly in Medellin. I wouldn't go back to any big city there including Cali and Cartagena. Countryside and small colonnial towns are beautiful.
The food is itshay lad. They eat pure fried rubbish and hot dogs randomly in everything. One of the worst cuisines. Venezuelan even worse. That “spicy Latin” allure gives off a false impression. It’s not like Mexican food it sucks. They eat everything with mayonnaise and ketchup like bogans. They also eat soups for no reason, s’house lad straight up.
I would say Medillin is one of the safest these days Cartagena being the safest. It's drastically changed in Medellin over the past 5 years with the police and military presence during the day. @@tobias193
I'm half your size and was alone and I walked around El Centro day and night for a year and I never had a problem. It's all broken down homeless guys. I promise you guys will be ok. Good luck out there
That's my experience too - strung out homeless guys lying like trash bags on the streets aren't exactly matches for able bodied guys who can punch kick or run.
I wonder if the food at that side of the road shop is better than parramatta road food🤣🤣🤔 Love your videos❤ you dare to go where no man goes! to have locals tell you its not safe thats crazy😮 My fave saying is "whats that!?"😂
I'm no expert on Colombia or Medellin, however, I spent one month traveling all around Colombia in August and never had any issues to speak of. I partied until late and walked around Medellin by myself at 2am and never felt unsafe. I used Uber and always listened to locals for advice when going into the dodgy parts of town
You amuse me, I’ll be watching more. I experienced your scenario in February this year. Bloody funny seeing someone else go through the same shit. At least you have a buddy. I was solo ..😎🤗
One of the safest cities in Colombia 💁🏽♂️. I’ve been to barrio Santo Domingo Medellín, & was told it’s one of the most dangerous barrios/favelas in Medellin, and we had no trouble at all. But it’s Medellin Colombia, so you never know when you’re walking past a cartel member haha. Make sure to visit Pablo Escobar barrio, And also Communa 13 👌🏽
I go to Colombia 3 weeks at a time and never had any trouble walking around day or night.. People show love. Its no difference of being any where else in the world. If you flashy and someone see a lick they will try you.🙏
Not really I'm Colombian been living on Australia for a year where he's at it's shitty part cus it's the city but theres better parts and really pretty
Safe travels Spanian , good on you , I really enjoyed the video . Keep the car windows up when in any car in Colombia , motorbikes can just rob you through the window . From Katherine B in W’loo 2011 . Enjoy .
I waited for this video, and I'm glad you went to Colombia as many Australians get scared to visit my country just because of the information around the internet. Medellin is a beautiful city, but as you were told, most places in Colombia are better to visit during the day
Minute 6:03: It’s called an "Arepa." It’s made of corn. That one looks like crap, but I’m sure you’ve had a chance to try a delicious one in Medellin! Where is the 2nd part in Colombia ? 😎
15:27 There's a great ESPN 30 for 30 episode called The Two Escobars that explains the life of Andres Escobar. Long story, but it wasn't as simple as him scoring an own goal that led to his death.
This is why people leave Colombia having a bad opinion of the food. Walking into random places and then getting upset with the flavor and quality. That place on the corner @ 16:35 has great bowls. Also walking up the hill on that same street, 10th Street, theres tons of good options. The first 2 places they ate at are kind of trash.
The Airbnb's are much nicer than the hotels, I visited earlier this year and I loved medellín, it's a beautiful country in general, you just need to be careful in some places, every country has dodgy areas
I think I seen a video a couple years ago of some dude getting his shit stolen by a maid at this hotel, he left his camera running in the corner and caught her lol.
What I learnt from living in South America is that when the streets are empty, that's when they're at their most dangerous. If the streets are full, you're good, they won't try anything in front of loads of people cos they end up getting shot by members of the public.
Finally somebody got it, day/morning is happiness, night is nightmare
common sense
Big ups to the locals giving advice and keeping Spanian safe over in Colombia.
Colombia*
@@Openmind26 Right you are, I'll edit it.
In Medellin we call that place el centro, or el hueco. El hueco is close to the biggest drug market in the city so at night when all of the businesses close and everyone goes home there's alot of addicts, and thieves lurking around the lonely dark streets. In the daytime its pretty safe, except for pickpockets, its a very commercial area during the day with many stores where u can buy nearly anything u can think of for a cheap price.
I go there during the day and feel pretty comfortable just chilling on the street and drinking a beer. Once sunset hits though you notice a rush of people start leaving the area and it can even be hard to get a taxi around that time. It gets pretty rough once it is dark outside. I was chillin there one day with my girlfriend buying some stuff and around 6 pm no uber would accept us and we were stuck trying to hunt down a taxi to get out of there. Lot of sketchy looking people and addicts smoking basuco lurking around.
I went there.
To be honest it's much like a lot of Latin America in that it's a lot of frontin'.
Colombia.. 90% of people are friendly lovely and welcoming.
Then you've got 1 or 2% of people who are genuine gangsters and drugs barons but those people don't want the attention and won't bother the general public.
Problem is that 8% or so who are lovers simply want to latch onto the reputation of the gangsters and so they try and intimidate people etc but truth is if you get aggressive with them, unlike the genuine gangsters, these people will back down
@@adebolabloke6962 true, if you show fear they will take advantage of that, but if they see you really bout it they usually back off...
Your content is fresh bro
@@calamaridog thank you fam 💯
When Spanian got into the Uber it give me full GTA Vibes
The songs and everything hahahaha
THIS IS EAST LOS FM COMING TO YOUR EARS ESSAY
Fr hahah
Spanian is such a character love how pure he is
In Medellin now. Mostly a safe place. I haven't had any dramas here. Walked some dodgy places late at night off chops. My missus is Colombian. It's an amazing place. We are back to Perth in 2 weeks.
Forgot to mention that the homeless crackheads out number the general population
I was waiting for this for a long time.
I’m Colombian 🇨🇴 living in Australia 🇦🇺
Been doing cold showers for 4 years helped me with my anxiety and depression also never get sick
What's the best way to Start? Just gradually get colder and colder?
u never get sick cos u never go outside and catch germs
@@KalebmygTime it. Start with 10 seconds in the dead of winter and aim for 1 minute after a month.
@@xwhite2020 thankyou
@@Kalebmyg I take cold showers and ice baths, and both are equally effective. Just jump into water that feels uncomfortable and that you don't want to stay in. It works well. You don't have to make it colder each time-just make sure it's cold enough that you don't want to get in, and then mind over matter kicks in. Start with 30 seconds straight in cold showers for a week, then move up to 3 minutes. After that, try ice baths. You will be amazed at what the mind and body can achieve.
Places like this make you grateful for what you have back home.
Not according to left wing protestors. We live in a totalitarian country apparently. We are worse than these countries allegedly.
Indeed , my first trip i was like we have it easy (usa)
Imagine doing hood walkthroughs with colombia in colombia 😂
Colombia*
That's funny
@@MindieJ my bad 🤜🏽
Idk how many times I’ve heard this
Thought it would’ve 100% happened
❤❤❤❤ It’s so sad seeing homeless people on the street , no matter where in the world they are 🫶🏼Fifi
it makes you think how lucky we are
@@elisskakaye9781I get angry instead of feeling lucky. I don't feel blessed.
Thx for doing what u do Spanian , educating ppl of the areas where most dont know about of go . Keep it up
First time I've seen spanian without his jewellery on😂😂 that speaks volumes 😅😅
He's a fast learner...would've got that shit snatched
“Potato fritter” ITS AN AREPA!!!! 🤣🤣
I travelled alone thru Venezuela and Columbia when I was a skinny dreadlocked 28year old. I went out at night partying till the sun came up had a great time.I was always relaxed and spoke decent Spanish, dressed a bit scruffy, never wore jewelry or a watch. It's all about how you act and look !!!
Facts
Word up ✊
Word up ✊
The mrs is from salvador n Colombia. she said Colombia and el salvador is quite safe now mexico is the most dangerous latin country currently love ya tho span glad you finally landed in the americas
You needed your Mrs to tell you that?😂 Fyi, the worlds been watching Bukele. Well, most have
It’s the same for all countries.. most crime is concentrated to specific areas. I’m a solo American female and I traveled all over Mexico for 2 years and now in Colombia for 2 months. The worst crime was having my phone stolen out of my hand and someone tried to scam me on a beach in Cartagena. But I also know better than to walk anywhere alone at night.
It's amazing, the blogger is really creative and worth watching
Span waiting under the light like a safe zone gave me Dying Light flashbacks
Gave me black ops 2 tranzit flashbacks the Screechers jumping out trying to run under the lights before they jump on ya 😂
Barber was closed so we ate pile of cheese with chocolate on it 😂😂😂😂
Man travelling is the best gave me memories of staying with a few mates just fucken around being excited by completely normal things haha
GOOD ON YOU SPANIAN..YOUR BACK🙏👏.. CONGRATULATIONS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!❤️👍
He never left!
When did he leave?
Posts constantly.
Lived in Mexico and Brazil for 10 years and been to Colombia many many times - it actually ain’t as bad as you are making out
if you watched the video it was also the locals saying its bad 😂
yeah I’ve been in South America the past 3 months and haven’t felt unsafe once lol and I’ve been through some sketchy areas
Just curious where are you both from ?
You Can Go Anywhere in The World , And find the same things if your looking for it
just go too Alice Springs , plus Cherry pick a few News arthickles and Wollah
I’m Colombian and your right also the food he ate his just going to crappy areas . Colombian food is the Bomb
I swear Spanian is a drama queen. TH-cam is full of travel bloggers in the most ‘dangerous’ areas ofColombia, Venezuela, Brazil. He’s making out like he’s in trench warfare.
Lol it cones across like that a little bit for sure but I don't think he is a drama queen he hypes it up for the audience that don't know any better and plus remember he has done alot of prison which makes alot of convicts extra paranoid being out in public period add that is a country with notorious reputation like Colombia 🇨🇴 he is going to unsettled abit lol
You’ve obviously never left Australia
It's hard to explain mate I can only speak for Brazil there are bad parts you see on TH-cam then there are no go zones my partner is Brazilian and her brother is a cop and I went with him into a pretty bad area in one of the worst city's in the country
Latin America is about common sense for the most part and if your not stupid it can be a amazing holiday
The other TH-camrs don’t go out at night though only during the day, name me one TH-camr that’s gone out at night in Latin America
Tell us when you’ve left Queensland Paul
I can’t wait for Spanian to come to African cities like Johannesburg or Nairobi. There is so much love here!
1st up & ready for another killer clip from Brother Spanion!🤘🇦🇺🤘
Yo Spanian, would you consider doing ghost hunts again and filming them, I think that would be so cool to see that content from you, a lot of people are in to that stuff, and you probably would get a ton more followers too, I know I would love to see you do some ghost hunt videos, that would be soooo fun and cool!
My wife's from Cali, she says Mendelian is the safest city in Colombia and it's still a hellhole. If you want a good feed get a Bandeja Pisca
it's definitely not. Tourists get robbed, drugged and killed basically weekly in Medellin. I wouldn't go back to any big city there including Cali and Cartagena. Countryside and small colonnial towns are beautiful.
Spell it correct at least buddy
The food is itshay lad. They eat pure fried rubbish and hot dogs randomly in everything. One of the worst cuisines. Venezuelan even worse. That “spicy Latin” allure gives off a false impression. It’s not like Mexican food it sucks. They eat everything with mayonnaise and ketchup like bogans. They also eat soups for no reason, s’house lad straight up.
I would say Medillin is one of the safest these days Cartagena being the safest. It's drastically changed in Medellin over the past 5 years with the police and military presence during the day. @@tobias193
Stay away from the scopolamine girls.
SPANIAN HAS BEEN UP ALL NIGHT ON THE MARCHING POWDER
Who hasn't
Let it snow let it snow leeeeeeet it snooooow
the party stops one day lad, its a mugs game
Take the man out of the hood but never take the hood out of the man. 👎🏼
That pure white coca
I'm half your size and was alone and I walked around El Centro day and night for a year and I never had a problem. It's all broken down homeless guys. I promise you guys will be ok. Good luck out there
That's my experience too - strung out homeless guys lying like trash bags on the streets aren't exactly matches for able bodied guys who can punch kick or run.
“Let’s go do a ghost hunt in the foyer” nah this 🥷 having too much fun! 😂😂😂😂
I wonder if the food at that side of the road shop is better than parramatta road food🤣🤣🤔
Love your videos❤ you dare to go where no man goes! to have locals tell you its not safe thats crazy😮
My fave saying is "whats that!?"😂
I'm no expert on Colombia or Medellin, however, I spent one month traveling all around Colombia in August and never had any issues to speak of. I partied until late and walked around Medellin by myself at 2am and never felt unsafe. I used Uber and always listened to locals for advice when going into the dodgy parts of town
Did you speak any Spanish ? Thanks
Reminds me of Downtown L.A.. ya just dont need to visit downtown, specially after dark!
Enjoy! Be safe
You amuse me, I’ll be watching more.
I experienced your scenario in February this year. Bloody funny seeing someone else go through the same shit. At least you have a buddy. I was solo ..😎🤗
It’s so awesome to see Spanian with his homies
Brother you’re at a different continent every 3 days!
Good seeing you doing well, keep up the videos
Come to Perth western Australia bro it'll be a complete cultural shock!!!
6:49 sounds like it’s almost as bad as that random sandwich kebab truck in Parramatta, Sydney
HA! Suck shit you still lined up for three hours ya gronk😂
😂😂😂
Spanian kebab is 🤮 the google reviews speak for themself lol
Spanian kebab is 🤮 the google reviews speak for themselves lmao
Spanian love ya mate but South America is not mt Druitt or Waterloo. They use weapons not punch ons
One of the safest cities in Colombia 💁🏽♂️. I’ve been to barrio Santo Domingo Medellín, & was told it’s one of the most dangerous barrios/favelas in Medellin, and we had no trouble at all. But it’s Medellin Colombia, so you never know when you’re walking past a cartel member haha. Make sure to visit Pablo Escobar barrio, And also Communa 13 👌🏽
Big muscles and you all scared omg 😂 too funny
U know a bullet will go straight through your muscles right?
Are you faster than a bullet.
no one gives a fuck about muscles in Colombia.
11:56 I Love how Anthony pays attention to everything. As he should. ♡🙏😳
7:18 what a great lad warning you guys to wait for your Uber under the bright lights of the shop instead of in a darker location down the road.
Now don’t delete this if it doesn’t hit 150k views mate 😉
i hope you checked out parque lleras.. im back there every single night.. in my dreams...
I go to Colombia 3 weeks at a time and never had any trouble walking around day or night.. People show love. Its no difference of being any where else in the world. If you flashy and someone see a lick they will try you.🙏
Awesome bro, I love Medellin and that whole part of the world. Enjoy the vibes and stay safe.
ahaha 23:50 i'm pretty sure they got the shower taps mixed up. C(caliente) would be hot, and F(frio) would be cold
I don't know why I watch these.. After 28 minutes I just saw 2 guys eat 2 meals and not much else.
same
What do you want to see man?
He is failing in his blogs huge lately. His minions are so Fuckn lame.
Watch Kurt Caz' vlogs in Colombia. Much better
@@andrewyeah3143Kurt Khan
“Into the thick of it” 😂
6:04 that's an arepa, and they usually are terrible unless done really well
El Poblado is Nice, what area did you stay?
I swear you are the funniest geezer! I haven't stopped laughing lad
Imagine going to Colombia without Colombia Top mate
I felt a hell of a lot safer walking through Medellin on a saturday evening than venturing into Glasgow city centre on a typical weekend night!
Mate, it's slack Colombia isn't there 😢
Not really I'm Colombian been living on Australia for a year where he's at it's shitty part cus it's the city but theres better parts and really pretty
Love your vlogs 🤩😂. whats that! what is that!!! reminds me of that funny vlog you did in Manilla...
“Into the thick of it”😂😂😂😂dead
*I was waiting for the part where you score a bag of 'Columbian Pure' and get high as kites.*
This was the funniest, best vlog 😂 loved it! 🇦🇺
Hope you also show some of the insane night life. Some of the most fun nights ive had were in Medellín
El raudual at 3 am is literally the closest thing I can imagine from hell, its northwest from botero plaza
Salty Pizza cheese 😂😂😂. You have made me laugh all day! 😂😂
“Who wants to go for a ghost hunt? Here you take the camera and go up the stairs by yourself” 😂😂😂
Spanian is definitely out of his comfort zone over there.
Safe travels Spanian , good on you , I really enjoyed the video . Keep the car windows up when in any car in Colombia , motorbikes can just rob you through the window . From Katherine B in W’loo 2011 . Enjoy .
I waited for this video, and I'm glad you went to Colombia as many Australians get scared to visit my country just because of the information around the internet. Medellin is a beautiful city, but as you were told, most places in Colombia are better to visit during the day
Awesome Colombian citizen caring for your safety
When are you coming to Pattaya Thailand??
Minute 6:03: It’s called an "Arepa." It’s made of corn. That one looks like crap, but I’m sure you’ve had a chance to try a delicious one in Medellin! Where is the 2nd part in Colombia ? 😎
Cheers from Newcastle Australia 🇦🇺, love the channel ❤ don't forget to check out windale in Newcastle! Also Hamilton South housing units.
lets ogg
That sauce you at on your chips looked a bit suss @Spanian why did it move like that lol
Should have taken Columbia 2 Columbia 💯 Another dope ep ! Cheers 🍻
Hello Spanian 👋🏽 Yoooooo Bro the other Video wen ya had 2 MISSSSSSS OVER THE STEEL ROOF TOPS 😮😅
STAY SAFE AND LETS OGGGGGGGGG!!!!!
15:27 There's a great ESPN 30 for 30 episode called The Two Escobars that explains the life of Andres Escobar. Long story, but it wasn't as simple as him scoring an own goal that led to his death.
❤ u guys enjoy 🙏🧸🌟💫
Spanians first mist fan :D
Where the vids from Peru laddie?
This is why people leave Colombia having a bad opinion of the food. Walking into random places and then getting upset with the flavor and quality. That place on the corner @ 16:35 has great bowls. Also walking up the hill on that same street, 10th Street, theres tons of good options. The first 2 places they ate at are kind of trash.
Crazy how I ate cheese Arepas during my entire trip to Cartagena and lost seven pounds during the trip lol. Eat that in the US and gain 10 pounds.
The sink had a foot control
Lmao you're probably the only one who noticed 😂
I've walked all over many at night and used to live in El Centro on highway 55
I did LOL hard at 25:34 when he knocked on the door with the accent.
Try going to capetown or joberg
I had “gangs” approach me and asked me where im from I said iraq and they told me thank you in Arabic and gave me handshake!
Where in Colombia? 😂
In Australia huh lame aaah wannabes
James is fire 🥵🥵
Great video 🎉
i love the silly goofy ghost hunting energy
You boys should have gone to El Poblado Calle 10. Woulda been straight chaos brah I was there 3am in the morning was busier then during the day!
Whens the next IRL stream on Kick happening??
reckon he got a temp ban for saying n word seven thousand times in three minutes on his last stream 🤣
When he said "What floor are we on? 9 - 11?" 💀
Like your tattoo bro..❤
that was plantain what you ate mate its a type of banana but it has potato like taste/texture its a staple in Colombian food
Go to Joberg Spanian, was there last year shits crazy
26-27th minute had me dead😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Welcome to my country carnal ❤
The Airbnb's are much nicer than the hotels, I visited earlier this year and I loved medellín, it's a beautiful country in general, you just need to be careful in some places, every country has dodgy areas
I think I seen a video a couple years ago of some dude getting his shit stolen by a maid at this hotel, he left his camera running in the corner and caught her lol.
Spanian, do you colour your beard, lad?
Heartbreak eating in the ghetto chicken place, then finding the nice restaurant strip!