David in 2018 I did this very route, and being the curious traveler I was, I did a little desvio like yourself and I just remember from the moment I was traveling in those very alleyways en el barrio, that I wanted to travel and live from traveling. Medellin and Comuna 13 alone with Costa Rica were two major inspirations in my life choices and seeing this video brings me back.. Thanks for the video and a huge shoutout to the hard working Colombians who DO care about their tourism and promoting real and responsible tourism
David that was a great tour and much safer that you went with someone from the neighborhood. I love the people there they are so warm and inviting. We just booked our flight for two weeks in May. I will definitely reach out to them for a tour and I will mention I saw it on your channel. Thanks David great video!
David, thank you!!! What I like is that you are showing the great people who actually live there. I am going back soon. I have been there a couple of times last year. A lot changed in the last year. I will leave it at that. I was blessed to travel there to meet a friend and meet their family the first trip. I would not recommend going, if you just want to be a normal gringo. I wish the bad gringos would stop going. You can tell if they are good or bad on the flight back based on what they are talking about. But I keep going back because, if you go for the right reasons, find a local that will help keep you safe. It is amazing!!! Please do not go there to give us a bad reputation. David does a great job of showing the real situation. It is not easy for the people who live there respect them, they will respect you. Thank you!!!
Damn the women in that commune was so strong and brave. Incredible people, such mental and discipline to do and be better. Awesome video, hope for the best for the good people ❤
Very interesting video David, loved it and especially the old guy at the end. What a legend. Currently in Villavicencio for another two weeks and then off to the Philippines for a couple months, then back here.
Great video. I wish more people would do video tours like this in more areas of Colombia. I have really enjoyed your channel and I'm sad you have left Colombia as I really have no interest in Europe. Wish you the best, thanks for what you contributed on your channel about Colombia. I will watch you again if you return.
Dave yet again, excellent piece. Gracias Sra. Graciela, sin ella o otras personas no seria hoy la Comuna 13 lo que es y representa para el pueblo de Medellin y todos los Colombianos. Que admiracion de persona es. Dios la bendiga. And you my friend keep the excellent work. God bless Bro.
I had the pleasure to tour with Farley La Comuna 13. His knowledge and attentiveness made the experience 100% better, can’t wait to visit this amazing community again !
im glad I found the time to watch this. Really good video. Its nice to hear stories from local people. I was shocked by the the killing of anybody even children. Sad. Lot more people on the streets thsn in England. England is cold now till end of March.
Excellent video !!! Thanks for taking your viewers along. Your friend or guide mentioned the police rarely go there. I was there in 2019 and there were few police. However, when we came back down from there there were Military people lining the streets all in body armor, helmets and automatic weapons. I figured obviously someone very important was coming. Later we saw a 4x4 pickup truck with a passenger in back. It was also escorted with motorcycles. It was very interesting to see that.
Hey David, I thought you were going to do videos every Sunday and Wednesday? This Wednesday came and went with no video. Also, when does your first episode aire for the Mexico documentary series?
I remind walk by those paintings, amd that lady's house when it was raining at night lol Runy, a kid help us get down the communal faster by going down these paths
David, can you make a video of the best estrato 3 areas to buy, rent to live. Plz emphasize the safety of those areas. I’m Colombian but been living in the states for 21 years; now I’m foreseen owning property in Colombia in the maybe near future. I have family in Medellin and my mom lives in Loma de los Bernal, but for some crazy reason you explain things so much better than they do. Thank you!
🙏🙏. Thanks David for letting foreigners know a little more of the hardships Colombians have gone through and continue to go through. Colombia es una chimb@! It's my parents' homeland.
I want to visit for two weeks to learn Spanish. Oooou. I don’t know. I just got threw watching that movie about blanco and Pablo. It I’m told this is the best place to come and learn
I got a little different explanation about why there's no police presence in Comuna 13 that makes more sense. First, the area is divided up and controlled by various gangs. Second, the gangs have an agreement with police for them to keep out. During the day a least I felt very safe there... definitely I get the sense that tourism is a huge business there and the gangs want to protect their clients.
David..do you have any idea how to obtain a colombian passport to travel to europe, quickly? My gf applied for a pasport in medellin.. since oct 23: the website says " cita non disponible "non stop... she cant even make an apointment.. do u have any idea how to solve that?
Great video. I’ve been following you for a while and believe I have mentioned this on your channel. I certainly wouldn’t describe comuna 13 (even the tourist part) as safe. I got caught in the middle of a shooting there on a Monday at 3pm while doing a tour with my family. After the shooting some of the locals were breaking down the politics to me of how comuna 13 run (I speak Spanish) I’ll leave it at that
I would love to visit Columbia... It looks very interesting and people seem chill. Problem is... As of late, tourists seem to be getting kidnapped left and right, ransomed as well as some never making it back home. As a white dude, I don't think I would do well over there if all that is becoming a norm, which is a real bummer. Maybe, I got it all wrong. David... What's the deal with all that? You know... You live there.
@Mdroudian let's not be ignorant, there are plenty of white green, blue eyes people in Colombia. The men you are referring to (kidnapped or Killed) go to Colombia to look for sex (women) and (drugs) you would be safe and have a good time if you just go and visit.
@@jackieescobar5991 I'm not trying to be ignorant... I did say, "maybe I got it all wrong". I'm happy to be wrong; If I'm wrong, great. That's a good thing. As far as the people going to Columbia for the sex workers... I do remember hearing about that. What you said, makes me feel better about Columbia. Peace =)
Santo David, i am in Calasanz. I have rented a moto (calle 33). I am from Canada. Enjoy ur videos. Deberiamos juntar por un cafe. Tengo algunas temas buenas me gustaria compartir con usted. Ricardo.
Why anyone would go to Colombia in 2024 is beyond me. Why don't you just stay home and play Russian Roulette. It's cheaper and you'll have better odds.
@@JesseR92 go to places where 3scorts are allowed and provide girlfriend experience. Go to DR. Even brazil and mexico are safer than colombia. You also have thailand
@@Yalbou I've never been. I used to want to go, but now I don't. It isn't ghetto ass hoods either. It's Scopalene. WTF bro. I'd feel a lot safer in Venezuela. I'd also have a lot more fun in Brazil. All that being said.................why go there?
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David in 2018 I did this very route, and being the curious traveler I was, I did a little desvio like yourself and I just remember from the moment I was traveling in those very alleyways en el barrio, that I wanted to travel and live from traveling. Medellin and Comuna 13 alone with Costa Rica were two major inspirations in my life choices and seeing this video brings me back.. Thanks for the video and a huge shoutout to the hard working Colombians who DO care about their tourism and promoting real and responsible tourism
David that was a great tour and much safer that you went with someone from the neighborhood. I love the people there they are so warm and inviting. We just booked our flight for two weeks in May. I will definitely reach out to them for a tour and I will mention I saw it on your channel. Thanks David great video!
David, thank you!!! What I like is that you are showing the great people who actually live there. I am going back soon. I have been there a couple of times last year. A lot changed in the last year. I will leave it at that. I was blessed to travel there to meet a friend and meet their family the first trip. I would not recommend going, if you just want to be a normal gringo. I wish the bad gringos would stop going. You can tell if they are good or bad on the flight back based on what they are talking about. But I keep going back because, if you go for the right reasons, find a local that will help keep you safe. It is amazing!!! Please do not go there to give us a bad reputation. David does a great job of showing the real situation. It is not easy for the people who live there respect them, they will respect you. Thank you!!!
Damn the women in that commune was so strong and brave.
Incredible people, such mental and discipline to do and be better.
Awesome video, hope for the best for the good people ❤
What a rough life… Seesh! I’m glad that hold on to faith and family at the end of the day. GOD bless them. 🫶🏾
Very interesting video David, loved it and especially the old guy at the end. What a legend. Currently in Villavicencio for another two weeks and then off to the Philippines for a couple months, then back here.
Great video. I wish more people would do video tours like this in more areas of Colombia. I have really enjoyed your channel and I'm sad you have left Colombia as I really have no interest in Europe. Wish you the best, thanks for what you contributed on your channel about Colombia. I will watch you again if you return.
Thanks David this tops the motto ride with the father and daughter hahaha some very interesting stories told. I also admire your Spanish . Thanks man
Dave yet again, excellent piece. Gracias Sra. Graciela, sin ella o otras personas no seria hoy la Comuna 13 lo que es y representa para el pueblo de Medellin y todos los Colombianos. Que admiracion de persona es. Dios la bendiga. And you my friend keep the excellent work. God bless Bro.
Muy bueno David que entras en la historia del barrio.
Y con gente que da muy buena informacion.Me gusta el sistema espontaneo sin planiar mucho.👍🏽
I had the pleasure to tour with Farley La Comuna 13. His knowledge and attentiveness made the experience 100% better, can’t wait to visit this amazing community again !
David I love the way your new format is for your videos!🎉
whats the difference from the old format and new format? just started watching vids maybe a month or so ago
Terrific interview and episode tour! Love this one David. Your content gets consistently better and better. 👍🏻😎
im glad I found the time to watch this. Really good video. Its nice to hear stories from local people. I was shocked by the the killing of anybody even children. Sad. Lot more people on the streets thsn in England. England is cold now till end of March.
nice vid! i love going up to the non touristy areas of com13 to visit my wifes Fam its def a different vibe.
Thanks for sharing and me to. They all was very respectful. My hats off to them.
Absolutely amazing video David! Please do more of this!
I am so glad I found your channel what a wealth of information. Thanks
Excellent video !!! Thanks for taking your viewers along. Your friend or guide mentioned the police rarely go there. I was there in 2019 and there were few police. However, when we came back down from there there were Military people lining the streets all in body armor, helmets and automatic weapons. I figured obviously someone very important was coming. Later we saw a 4x4 pickup truck with a passenger in back. It was also escorted with motorcycles. It was very interesting to see that.
first! nice to see a new video david!
What a great video! Thank u David 😊
Great stories there. Beautiful artwork. - WW
Hey David, I thought you were going to do videos every Sunday and Wednesday? This Wednesday came and went with no video. Also, when does your first episode aire for the Mexico documentary series?
Man I was there just a few days ago incredible !
I remind walk by those paintings, amd that lady's house when it was raining at night lol Runy, a kid help us get down the communal faster by going down these paths
Thank you for glamping information. I’ll look to see if the provided foods are frozen.
I just found your channel a little over a month ago
Great content and I live in Medellin great stories
I wouldn't dream of riding around there on a bike without a helmet. Each to his own. Thanks for another great video David.
David, can you make a video of the best estrato 3 areas to buy, rent to live. Plz emphasize the safety of those areas. I’m Colombian but been living in the states for 21 years; now I’m foreseen owning property in Colombia in the maybe near future. I have family in Medellin and my mom lives in Loma de los Bernal, but for some crazy reason you explain things so much better than they do.
Thank you!
🙏🙏. Thanks David for letting foreigners know a little more of the hardships Colombians have gone through and continue to go through. Colombia es una chimb@! It's my parents' homeland.
Hey David you should do a video on taxes for expats living in Colombia 🇨🇴 I’m moving there and it’s so complicated
EXCELENTE mi amigo - I am near San Antonio TX now but I come back I want to start at the top of Commune 13 and walk sown to the escalators.
Excellent video!
This was great! Thank you
I want to visit for two weeks to learn Spanish. Oooou. I don’t know. I just got threw watching that movie about blanco and Pablo. It I’m told this is the best place to come and learn
Thank you, thank you excellant video
greetings from the arctic David. Stay safe
Hey David! I’m going to Medellin in March and I was wondering if you are giving tours and consultation. If so please let me know how I can reach you.
Damn you're out of breath my man! Glad you're getting your exercise!
Haha working on set in Mexico made me soft.
Good video.. I enjoyed
David your Spanish is flawless man.. I wanna see you one day in Andalusia so we can collab with our accents jaja
Thanks brother! For sure!
What happened to your recent video where you went to milk some cows? I can't find it!
I got a little different explanation about why there's no police presence in Comuna 13 that makes more sense. First, the area is divided up and controlled by various gangs. Second, the gangs have an agreement with police for them to keep out. During the day a least I felt very safe there... definitely I get the sense that tourism is a huge business there and the gangs want to protect their clients.
Great walking documentary 🍺
Hey David, when does the first episode of your Mexico documentary launch?
Intentional homicide rate is 4X higher in Columbia than in the U.S. (per UNODC via Wikipedia).
I'll watch this later when I get a chance.
Are you done filming tv series in Mexico?
Well. I won’t be going there. My fat arse wouldn’t manage all those steps. I’d have a heart attack on the way up.
Wow! The junk artist is AMAZING!
Been there, be back on Feb. 13
They use that same part fast n the furious at1:03
Que mas parcero dios lo bendiga
EN MEXICO DIRIANOS KE VIDEO TAN MAS CHINGON ( CHIMBA) ❤ 🔥
Keep it up
This is just like the favelas in Brazil.
David is doing more "dangerous " videos to generate more money. It's fine if you do..just keep it David.
David..do you have any idea how to obtain a colombian passport to travel to europe, quickly? My gf applied for a pasport in medellin.. since oct 23: the website says " cita non disponible "non stop... she cant even make an apointment.. do u have any idea how to solve that?
Great video. I’ve been following you for a while and believe I have mentioned this on your channel. I certainly wouldn’t describe comuna 13 (even the tourist part) as safe. I got caught in the middle of a shooting there on a Monday at 3pm while doing a tour with my family. After the shooting some of the locals were breaking down the politics to me of how comuna 13 run (I speak Spanish) I’ll leave it at that
Lol I hear some REO Speedwagon! Wooo!!!!
Anyone else catch the 1 finger salute at 17:45 ? Camera shy maybe Lol
I would love to visit Columbia... It looks very interesting and people seem chill. Problem is... As of late, tourists seem to be getting kidnapped left and right, ransomed as well as some never making it back home. As a white dude, I don't think I would do well over there if all that is becoming a norm, which is a real bummer. Maybe, I got it all wrong. David... What's the deal with all that? You know... You live there.
Pick another country. Not worth your life. There's other beauty in other country that is safer.
He has plenty of videos on it already
@Mdroudian let's not be ignorant, there are plenty of white green, blue eyes people in Colombia. The men you are referring to (kidnapped or Killed) go to Colombia to look for sex (women) and (drugs) you would be safe and have a good time if you just go and visit.
@@jackieescobar5991 I'm not trying to be ignorant... I did say, "maybe I got it all wrong". I'm happy to be wrong; If I'm wrong, great. That's a good thing. As far as the people going to Columbia for the sex workers... I do remember hearing about that. What you said, makes me feel better about Columbia. Peace =)
@@Mdroudian
Colombia with an O not a U get it right!
Can you make video about the hottest night spots ? From up scale to low scale. Something positive
Me gusta cuando tienes videos con mas Español:)
Hiding this Channel from my TH-cam. You gotta get more positive
you make great videos, but the click-bait titles make me cringe a bit.
Javier is so handsome. hunk
Santo David, i am in Calasanz. I have rented a moto (calle 33). I am from Canada. Enjoy ur videos. Deberiamos juntar por un cafe. Tengo algunas temas buenas me gustaria compartir con usted. Ricardo.
Why anyone would go to Colombia in 2024 is beyond me. Why don't you just stay home and play Russian Roulette. It's cheaper and you'll have better odds.
Its the most over rated country in the world
Genuinely asking, can you really not come up w/ a reason?? I'll give your naive ass a hint. It rhymes w/ Luci.
@@JesseR92 go to places where 3scorts are allowed and provide girlfriend experience. Go to DR. Even brazil and mexico are safer than colombia. You also have thailand
@@Yalbou I don't need escorts. I just gave a logical response to the naive question that was asked.
@@Yalbou I've never been. I used to want to go, but now I don't. It isn't ghetto ass hoods either. It's Scopalene. WTF bro. I'd feel a lot safer in Venezuela. I'd also have a lot more fun in Brazil. All that being said.................why go there?