Why Foreigners Aren't Safe in Medellin...

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  • @vangdavid2
    @vangdavid2 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    My friend Tou Ger Xiong was just kidnapped and killed about a week ago. He was lured by a girl who led him to gangsters. Tou Ger was a humanitarian, activist, comedian, and well respected by the Hmong community worldwide. He fought hard for justice, but also partied hard. His weakness was attractive Columbian women. We are all mourning his loss. Be careful out there everyone. Always have a travel buddy and meet in public places. Don't do dating Apps.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Sorry for your loss - hopefully others can learn from this story.

    • @anan_pak
      @anan_pak 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve heard he was a whoremonger

    • @Apricot90
      @Apricot90 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, we get it already! He was a passport bro who fucked around and found out!

    • @theonlyconformist
      @theonlyconformist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Apricot90 Was that really a necessary comment to someone mourning his friend?

    • @Black_sand_reef_man
      @Black_sand_reef_man 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Apricot90actually no he wasn't. I'm familiar with his story. He actually liked the girl and she played the long game. He went back and forth to see her and treated her nicely - much more than sex. She kept up the act for multiple visits for close to a yr. Definitely not a passport bro

  • @deegea1421
    @deegea1421 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I understand that the purpose of the video is to give advices to visit Medellín and it is very good. But what I want to clarify is that Medellín and Colombia in general is safe, obviously (as in all cities in the world) when you are looking for prostitutes, drugs and illegal things (like many foreigners) it is normal that you most likely will not have a good experience 😊

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can't agree with you more - this is something I always talk about - if you don't do stupid things you'll most likely be completely fine - if you're reckless and live like a trashbag (drugs and prostitutes) then bad things are gonna happen to you!

    • @deegea1421
      @deegea1421 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AKJoel I say this because I have hosted foreign travelers for many years in my house (for free), in a non-exclusive neighborhood and fortunately nothing has ever happened. My only condition to host them is that they are not looking for illicit things or plans in "strange" environments because bad things will happen out of common sense 😊

  • @DavidToback
    @DavidToback ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’m visiting Colombia and in Medellin right now. Went to Provenza last night and Guatapé today, so amazing! I have friends here so that’s been great. 99% moving here by the end of the year!! I’ll definitely be looking into your community 🤗

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's an awesome place David, hope you enjoy your trip!!

  • @MSmith-mb1ut
    @MSmith-mb1ut ปีที่แล้ว +48

    If she says shes using a borrowed phone because her phone broke, her grandma needs open heart surgery, her brother just lost his leg in a car accident, her little sister has cataracts, her dog has malaria and happens to mention her venmo she may be a hood girl. Great video guys. Thanks!!!

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      there's SO MANY obvious red flags but too many idiots ignore them lol

    • @andrewinspires
      @andrewinspires ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel sorry for all the grannies here...that get killed off over and over again, just to save face. LOL

    • @ChineduOpara
      @ChineduOpara ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't forget: her kid is sick

    • @tombernard4612
      @tombernard4612 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      jejejejeje... You covered all bases of excuses!!! Bien hecho!! ;))

    • @Acteaon
      @Acteaon ปีที่แล้ว

      Dogs with malaria is quite serious after all.

  • @ypmm53
    @ypmm53 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Every time I hear it’s safe, I keep reading these stories and watching these videos.

  • @juanvaldez7633
    @juanvaldez7633 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    While it's true that thieves in Medellín prefer easier targets - don't kid yourselves, they are also incredibly brazen and will take amazing risks if the possible reward is there. I found this out the hard way in January of last year when thieves likely hoisted a ladder over the 8' outside security gate at my building and then climbed into my open 2nd floor apartment window to rob me in the middle of the night while I was sleeping in the adjacent bedroom. And all the while, a neighbor´s dog was going off like crazy on an adjacent balcony. Needless to say, the windows are now closed and locked when I go to bed.
    Witness also the recent high-profile lobby invasion and robbery at a popular high class hotel. Moral of the story is do everything possible to minimize every possible vulnerability you might have. Adopt a ´security first´ mindset with all your comings and goings.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      True - a security first mindset goes a long way!

    • @ChineduOpara
      @ChineduOpara ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ladder and everything? GodDAMN that's brazen!

    • @juanvaldez7633
      @juanvaldez7633 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ChineduOpara I think they were able emboldened to try it because of the large tree shielding that particular window from the street. I found debris from the tree inside my apartment in front of the window the next day, but no broken branches that would have indicated an attempt to climb up the tree itself. So yes, pretty sure a ladder it was...

    • @curtismoore71
      @curtismoore71 ปีที่แล้ว

      😮

    • @ypmm53
      @ypmm53 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Crazy!!

  • @jonathanmelendez6953
    @jonathanmelendez6953 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I went to Bogotá, Sincelejo, and Medellín over the span of 2 weeks last year for school with a group of 15 students and a prof. We learnt about the 50 year civil conflict and how the country is recovering in many aspects. One of the best experiences of my life easily. I fell in love with Medellín especially and I’ve been selected to study abroad at UPB in Laureles. I’m super excited, but I’m still figuring out my living arrangements. Definitely staying in Laureles, but I’m not sure if I’ll have an apartment, live with a host family, shared home, etc. So hopefully me and my study abroad coordinators will be able to find a nice, and safe place in Laureles. I’ve been to the country before, and arguably more dangerous cities in the country like Bogotá and Sincelejo. So I know not to be an idiot, follow the rules of UPB, and take precautions before going out, and walk around with people if possible while I’m down there. I already have a gf, so while yes, las paisitas are admittedly gorgeous (there accent is easily the sexiest of any language in the world), I have a cute Japanese girl who I couldn’t be any grateful for, so I won’t be doing any fucking around with one night stands and shit. Hopefully will go to Provenza just for fun with some friends a few times while I’m down there though. I’ll obviously be careful. I went with my group last year when I went to Medallo, and Provenza was the shit. Let me know if there’s any extra advice you may wanna give me beforehand just incase I’m missing something. But I just hope to immerse myself in the culture, have good grades, meet some nice people, stay safe, ¡Y DISFRUTA LA VIDA!

  • @vinniecatalano622
    @vinniecatalano622 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just booked my flight last night to there for th 4th of July. Been watching your videos to hype me up. Then I saw this 😂. Still super excited

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      You be fine mate! As I said, as long as you know about the dangers and don't do stupid things - you'll be completely safe. Enjoy your time here!!

    • @gregp7605
      @gregp7605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was there for almost a year. I must stick out. I don't have dark hair or eyes. I was told by the guard in my building not to go walking on the streets alone during the holiday (DURING the Day!). I'd come up from the metro and take a shortcut through the park and then my friends at the corrientazo informed me of a local being murdered in the park that morning. I am just saying that the guys who say they haven't had much trouble look like these two guys,. I'd argue that they don't "stick out" and are not easily targeted. With the the scop and the restaurant patrons being held up, having to keep my head on a swivel, avoid empty streets, etc. I was tired of having to be in situational awareness. Now, I live in a safe country and I never even think about safety as much as I did in Colombia. I could never relax. I was always being warned by friendly locals about the latest killing, motorcycle robbery, kidnap by a fake taxi, and I was unable to hide my eyes, hair, weight so I often felt like a target. I wish you luck. I couldn't do it.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that sounds like hard work - yes Andrew looks like a local and I look like I don't have money - so I guess that helps us out lol

  • @1515stimpy
    @1515stimpy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Big tip. I wear a smart watch. One that doesn't look too expensive and everyone wears a watch here. Then Google maps is on my wrist to easily follow the map and not have my phone out

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting, haven't heard that one before!

  • @therehastobesomethingmoore
    @therehastobesomethingmoore ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A friend was robbed and shot there last year. He’d been going for 20 years and is a HUGE guy and a retired cop. Bystanders say the gunmen were screaming and had Venezuelan accents.
    But if he can get robbed and shot, anyone can.
    We think about retiring in Manizales, as it is supposed to be smaller, safer, cooler temps, and a cost of living about 25% lower than Medellin…thoughts ?

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's hard to understand the situation without any context or details - what was your friend doing at the time and where did it happen?
      I've heard Manizales is a great place for people who like a slower pace of life - however for me it's just too boring haha

    • @therehastobesomethingmoore
      @therehastobesomethingmoore ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was just out running errands and he got out of a taxi and two guys on the sidewalk got him.
      Yes, if I was younger then Manizales may not be my first choice. At 61, I need a good gym, a Jiu Jitsu school, and nice places for long walks. We are up early and home by supper time usually, so rarely looking for nightlife. We currently have a couple of senior dogs we enjoy spending time with but when they pass away we may be out a little later more often.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      You might want to check out Envigado and Sabaneta - they're on the outskirts of Medellin and very safe and the pace of life is slower out there - also Envigado has amazing nature.

    • @therehastobesomethingmoore
      @therehastobesomethingmoore ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AKJoel
      Will do, thx.
      The other reason Manizales is appealing to us is we are cool weather lovers. My best friend used to live in Poblado and he always complained that Medellin was about 10 degrees to hot for him. We also thought maybe Rio Negro might be nice but we were told we’d need a car there and we want a walkable city and do not want a car.
      Thx for all the great info !

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@therehastobesomethingmoore No worries! I just spent a week in Rionegro and while it's super relaxing and beautiful, it really is in the middle of nowhere and it's very difficult to get an Uber in some parts - so a car is definitely an necessity!

  • @stevehall9471
    @stevehall9471 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    And stay away from dating apps. They are all mad. But this is overkill. I have never had a problem in Medellin

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're probably street smart and don't do stupid things, unfortunately not everyone is like that lol

  • @NibrocNod
    @NibrocNod ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Both of you can fit right in because of your looks. Anyone with blue eyes and seriously pale skin has a whole different situation on their hands.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah I understand that but there's definitely things you can do to protect yourself

    • @michellemorrison9663
      @michellemorrison9663 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Im Hispanic, my husband American. Literally pale Irish white, blonde amd green eyes... i got robbed in Bogotá... nobody targeted him.
      None of us was wearing anything flashy, we are backpackers🤷🏻‍♀️ but yeah, they took my stuff and i'm the one who grew up in a third world country and taught my husband how to navigate cities... I got mugged😂😂.
      It happens to anyone, it is true that geography vs skin color will be more catchy, but at the end of the day it'll come to WHO provides them with the easiest access to take stuff away😔

  • @ankurparikh2916
    @ankurparikh2916 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks guys for your always awesome content. Miss the Colombia Podcast!! Please can you guys do more of that

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Colombia Podcast is done unfortunately mate, took too much time to produce.

  • @dirk7816
    @dirk7816 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved the guys who flaunted all the flash, they keep guys like me safe...

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 that's an interesting way to look at it!

  • @chicagoperspective2571
    @chicagoperspective2571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude from LA is hilarious! You guys should consider a permanent duo podcast.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha it's been awesome having him on!!

  • @shabadime10
    @shabadime10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Both of you are on Fire 🔥! You make such a great team. Thanks for all the Tips and advice..I always had trouble dating in 🇺🇸 . I will probably fall hard & be victim if I dated a Colombian chica 😅

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha you'll be fine just follow the tips and now how to spot the bad ones mate!

  • @pxomise1585
    @pxomise1585 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Andrew Macia💯🔥🐐

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      👑👑👑

  • @RubbingPotatoes
    @RubbingPotatoes ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don’t know. Druggings happen soo often that some TH-camrs stopped reporting on it. Even the locals get drugged so as a foreigner you’re not any better off.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrew's dated for 13 years and never been drugged so there's definitely certain things you can do to avoid it

  • @andrewinspires
    @andrewinspires ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's fun to make these videos with AK, great work!

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for coming on mate! It's been great tapping into your knowledge!

  • @quincyblue5098
    @quincyblue5098 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When I travel abroad I always have 2 places at my disposal. One is called a safehouse. if I decide to take a women home it is always to the safehouse. If I get drugged, all the things they can take, I would give away for free on any given day. In other words...there is nothing of value in the safehouse. No devices, laptops, money, CC etc

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very smart idea, although expensive haha

    • @quincyblue5098
      @quincyblue5098 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AKJoel ha ha, it is

    • @hoos3014
      @hoos3014 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a lot.

  • @ourwilliam2405
    @ourwilliam2405 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good advice, im landing there next week, Im looking forward to it.
    Im going to print out my directions before i go, I wont be using my GPS

  • @drewmcintyre7870
    @drewmcintyre7870 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nah I like having peace of mind and not being able to do something as simple as pulling out ur cellphone while on the street cuz sum1 may rob u is depressing af

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah well it's 1/4 the price of the US so there has to be some kind of trade off! Lol

  • @CarpeDiem-cw2hq
    @CarpeDiem-cw2hq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    come to Aranjuez and manrrique you guys, today is father's day and we are gonna have a blast over these places, some of the most historical and visited neighbourhoods in this such a city. 🤙

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      My tennis coach is from Manrique and he's gonna give me a vlog tour one day, looking forward to that one!

    • @andrewinspires
      @andrewinspires ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah those two places are great for family holidays. I usually go to my friends house in Aranjuez for Christmas and New Years. The street parties are legendary.

  • @harryukraine
    @harryukraine ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a story about drugs. A criminal gangster in Colombia was drugged in Colombia, he was famous in the area so he followed the steps he took the day before and asked many people, and he eventually found the girl. He sent a guy and killed her (the story is on youtube)

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      crazy!

    • @harryukraine
      @harryukraine ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AKJoel I think the story was on vice but I'm not 100% sure.

    • @dreamcoat9913
      @dreamcoat9913 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@harryukraine yh vice documentary, he tortured them

  • @davegarmendia1717
    @davegarmendia1717 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Colombia is a beautiful country, with many beautiful locations and friendly people. That being said it gets tiresome and can be stressful always being on alert. I’m in Cali, I love the city and the people, always aware

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, constantly being on alert can be irritating but I just got used to it after a while.

  • @Abakaschi
    @Abakaschi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1st, you could pass as a colombian, going by your looks! 2nd, luck plays a factor, too.
    I’m 6.3, athletic, German, pale bright skin, bright blond hairs. No matter my lvl of street smarts, I WILL stand out and I WILL be a moving target!
    I keep going to Brazil for over 10 years, I’ve been at gun point 1x, knife point 1x, pick pocketed 5x.
    Lost phones, glasses, some cash, wallets and shoes like this!

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love how you snuck "athletic" in there when it added nothing to the point 😂😂😂
      But yes, you have a point - tall white guys look rich and foreign so they are more likely to be targets.

    • @tictocfinewatches
      @tictocfinewatches ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AKJoel It does add to the point. I think what he was saying is that he's not an easy-looking target.

    • @thefootballpunnedit
      @thefootballpunnedit ปีที่แล้ว

      I spent 7 straight months in Rio as a ginger blue eyed English dude and had no issues. Few cheeky street kids mayne... but dressing down and carrying yourself like you belong definitely helps.

    • @chriso5842
      @chriso5842 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stay in the south of Brazil where you won’t stand out. Enjoy some torta alemao

    • @Grgaforniateezy
      @Grgaforniateezy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like you need to stop going to Brazil😂

  • @freedomriding2558
    @freedomriding2558 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always carry pepper spray prevented me from getting mugged in Quito, Ecuador. If your walking around change sidewalks every once in a while look around you, stop abruptly, use reflections, put everything in your front pockets, if your walking then it seems people are trying to block cover your belongings. Becareful with people approaching you on the street especially if you are obvious tourist keep walking, say no thank you. Becareful with walking at night, order taxis or users, ask the locals for advice about safety corner stores , I always ask Taxi drivers they know everything.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Quito is dangerous??!

    • @freedomriding2558
      @freedomriding2558 ปีที่แล้ว

      @AK Joel Yeah the center can be we were going up these stairs that were well know for mugging there is like a statue and viewpoint,but we didn't know till after. Unfortunately the coast, guayaquil is pretty dangerous right now.

  • @BluuSkyz
    @BluuSkyz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ive spent 60 days there and I have a year visa now. I’ll be there next month. I never had any issues and I travel to anywhere south of the town center and all over outside of the city. I usually stay away from the north unless I’m just driving through. Never had any issues. Don’t wear jewelry, don’t wear stupid tourist shirts, don’t carry your debit card with you.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah all great tips, jewelry is a big no no in Latin America

    • @check2000
      @check2000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no debit card, so only cash?

  • @hellofromdave
    @hellofromdave ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I knew a guy from my local salsa scene in Canada. He went to Colombia and 2 women back to his hotel and they drugged him up and he died. He had a wife and kids back in Canada.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, unfortunately this happens in Medellin, but it's not really of concern if you're a regular tourist not seeking women and fast s*x. I don't mean to offend, that's just a fact.

    • @hoos3014
      @hoos3014 ปีที่แล้ว

      Two (presumably) beautiful women should have been a red flag.

  • @mikemaldanado6015
    @mikemaldanado6015 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i;ve never heard anyone use the expression "downtown medellin" - are u referring to el centro? I think the most dangerous barrio in medellin for tourists is el poblado. It's where a few of my hood friends go to get some quick money, usually via a snatch and grap of some gold which they can turn into cash quickly. I go to el centro at nigh and spend most of my time there, the one time i went to el poblado i got my phone taken.

  • @tombernard4612
    @tombernard4612 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Once again another great video! Just a comment Joel on a video you made a while back about racism. I agree with everything you said... However as my Paisa wife noted in the first two minutes of this video her comment was.. Por supuesto no lo robaron (tu amigo) es que lo parece un paisa" .. So having said that it's obvious there is reverse racism here or shall we say preferred targets here. I live in a non-gringo neighbourhood in Medellin and I get stares and rude treatment all the time.. And by the way I speak high level Spanish. Not complaining just saying not to take it personally when people assume things about race... it's just part of life.

    • @andrewinspires
      @andrewinspires ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, I have heard similar testimonials from gringos living in areas where there aren't many gringos and/or tourists. In regards to why I have never been robbed here in Medellin, I don't think it has much to do with me looking Colombian. I mean the percentage of foreigners robbed in Medellin is very low compared to the every day muggings that occur to Paisas by Paisas everyday. It probably has more to do with the fact that I'm 6'3'', I'm young, I walk pretty fast, I don't really carry anything of value, and I don't have a friendly face, lol.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah white people are more likely to be targets as white is seen as "rich"

  • @tremblence
    @tremblence 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Number 1 Rule = Don't leave your drink unattended.......... just hold on to it until you finish it..... its a good habit
    I didn't mean to go off writing all this, but it just happened so I'll leave it:
    I went to Colombia in 2015, not for girls but for the love of exploration and adventure.... I learned spanish over time, really dedicating to learning it for many reasons, including truly understanding people of latin cultures, to feel the immersion.......... looking back..... I am quite lucky, especially when it came to girls there
    One night had some beers & left the hostel, walked downtown (historic area) and hit it off with a girl......
    I didn't know much about scopamine at the time, but I knew not to leave my drink unattended
    She said she was from Medellin but knew someone that could get a discount on a room at a hotel..... I guess I was along for the ride
    Luckily nothing went wrong--- amazing girl, so lively and we got some food the next day, only issue--- I didn't tell anyone I went off with her, so people at my hostel thought I got kidnapped and called the embassy..... I showed up at the perfect time, big ol smile on my face, her walking behind me with food in hand....... and everyone looked shocked as fuck
    Funny looking back, but I must have scared them big time..... I miss Colombia want to go back, never been to Medellin just the Caribbean coast up to tayrona
    So many more stories, but rather write them in a memoir or book than youtube comment, plus more details

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      haha thanks for sharing your story!
      I think they reason you had a good time and many other's don't is because of this...
      "I went to Colombia in 2015, not for girls but for the love of exploration and adventure."
      Everyone who comes with that mentality loves the country and 99% of the time has no issues whatsoever.

  • @bhutchin1996
    @bhutchin1996 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Even if you are lost, walk like you know where you're going. Meet a woman in a public place, and when it comes to action, get a motel or hotel room by the hour. Yes, watch out for 'amor' and 'bb'.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All great tips Blake!!

  • @damianwalsh879
    @damianwalsh879 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Want to travel Colombia 🇨🇴 or Brazil 🇧🇷 but I think I won’t now

  • @stevehall9471
    @stevehall9471 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stay in Lleras and te busy areas. And stay away from downtown at night. And you will be safe. dont get drunk

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lleras is actually one of the most dangerous places in the whole of Medellin

  • @themarketingplace
    @themarketingplace ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this Aussie is awesome 😁

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha thanks mate!

    • @themarketingplace
      @themarketingplace ปีที่แล้ว

      your welcome my friend @@AKJoel

  • @lancem1583
    @lancem1583 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent advice. stay in a nice hotel, they will take the ID at the desk and you have a strong disincentive for them to drug you.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For those who can't afford nice hotels, just don't date trashy girls lol

  • @lordofthestrings212
    @lordofthestrings212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, as always! Joel - what ever happened with those ominous comments you were receiving about meeting up at dodgy metro stations? Did TH-cam/Google/etc. investigate?

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I did some Sherlock Holmes level investigating and turns out it was an American TH-camr all along, sending out bulk threats to other Medellin TH-camrs to scare away the competition

  • @penguru21
    @penguru21 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My issue is that i am 6'6". I cannot hide or blend in at all. However, I had no issues in Colombia last year. Maybe being tall and large makes them think....I'll get the next gringo.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah I guess that's what Andrew was talking about "don't be an easy target" - robbing someone 6'6" is definitely not easy lol

    • @xgtwb6473
      @xgtwb6473 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      6ft3 here, I think height helps, but it will be more about the way you carry yourself. If you are a victim people will sense it.

  • @Joe-gl8sr
    @Joe-gl8sr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff!!

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it mate!

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  • @thetarotbogan
    @thetarotbogan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So get a small safe and put a tacker on the safe is what you're saying?

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Whats a tacker?

    • @thetarotbogan
      @thetarotbogan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AKJoel a tracker without the r

  • @PedroFuentes
    @PedroFuentes 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a Colombian, I must to say, be careful guys with the women in medellin or anyplace. always you guys act in low profile. Don't use date apps, and If you like hard party always go out with the locals recommendations and be aware of people kindness. Colombia is a beautiful place but with caution.

  • @DIEGORODRIGUEZ-xe1gk
    @DIEGORODRIGUEZ-xe1gk ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ive never had a problem. Dont look for trouble and youll be fine. Use common sense. Dont be flashy. Its not complicated

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For people with common sense it's not complicated, unfortunately that's not everyone lol

    • @DIEGORODRIGUEZ-xe1gk
      @DIEGORODRIGUEZ-xe1gk ปีที่แล้ว

      @AK Joel I'm Colombian so what's common sense is a little more obvious to me even though I live in the states but again it's not complicated. Be smart and you'll be fine

  • @ChrisBCartagena
    @ChrisBCartagena 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good imfo

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers Chris!

  • @mryang3644
    @mryang3644 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    RIP, asian fam of the hmong community, who just recently got murdered in Medellin........ I see why he went there tho... beautiful women.....

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very sad, RIP 🙏🏾

  • @thane816
    @thane816 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what if she says "Querido" immediately on the 2nd text?

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not a great sign...

  • @BestFriendOfJesus
    @BestFriendOfJesus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🔥

  • @Gierboo
    @Gierboo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Scammers going to hate this video lmao
    Y’all giving all the secrets 😂😂😂

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scammers usually don't speak English though 😅

  • @DotHackish
    @DotHackish 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive walked around the entire city in 2 days.... not 1 issue. Fear is a emotion that causes negatuve things to happen... i dont have it.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well said - most people who come here don't have any issues at all with safety.

  • @theinnernatureproject
    @theinnernatureproject 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about female safety? Im Canadian, have blue eyes and I'm quite tall. I don't mean it with any disrespect, a lot of these videos discuss safety with dating or men looking for women. I lived in Ecuador for a while and livef in Bogota in the 90's as a child. Ecuador is not Colombia and I'd be intrested to hear about safety for female women outside of the dont be flashy or take your phone out etc.
    Thanks!

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question! I just made a video with a female expat and we spoke about safety for females. I'll be releasing it next week 🙂
      But in summary, Colombia is the rare country where females are much safer than males. Out of all the murders of foreigners in 2023, (I'm 99% sure) none have been women.

  • @triumphant39
    @triumphant39 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So in another city, like Bogotá, how do I tell which areas are more dangerous? Aside from your girl or guide informing you on the spot.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can usually do a quick Google search and you'll find out which areas not to go to.

  • @gcarm76
    @gcarm76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why not start a Chaperone service for tourists or new arrivals take them out in the evening show them the ropes. We all have good intentions until we get drunk.
    Good money maker and a service alot of people would take advantage of.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good idea!

  • @sethbrolsma516
    @sethbrolsma516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, glad you found it informative!!

  • @Joe-gl8sr
    @Joe-gl8sr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beware of abuelita… she is the cornerstone of every sad story you will get from a Colombian girl. Make sure to find out as quick as possible how many abuelitas she has alive… this way she has to figure out some other sad story for any bs excuse she needs to create if there arent any alive. Abuelita needs to go to the ER, abuelita is sick, abuelita needs me to do an errand… you get the gist

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "My grandmother needs money for an operation"
      Translation...
      My boyfriend (the real one, not you stupid gringo) and I are going shopping this weekend!! 😂😂😂

    • @Joe-gl8sr
      @Joe-gl8sr ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AKJoel Exactly!!! Beware of abuelita… she is a cover story!

    • @Gigaover
      @Gigaover ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AKJoel lol facts. These girls wouldn't dare ask their real boyfriend what they ask of foreigners. Biggest red flag is in the dollar amount. Asking you for the average local man's 2 week salary.

  • @fongcha4933
    @fongcha4933 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here for education purposes because of friend was just robbed/murdered after meeting a girl on tinder in Medellin a few days ago. :(

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup - if you want quick hookups on Tinder you definitely should avoid Medellin - it's not safe.

  • @armandohernandez7782
    @armandohernandez7782 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    papaya is the V. don't give it up to everyone by advertising. don't look like scarface said "a great big papaya just waiting to get f'd"

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha what a movie I've gotta watch that again!

  • @GRehillMusic
    @GRehillMusic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which security company would you recommend for personal security

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I couldn't tell you sorry. I've never felt the need to use security.

  • @Grgaforniateezy
    @Grgaforniateezy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    From the sound of it you just apply the same rationale that applies to any major American city. Be aware of my surroundings, respect the locals and don’t draw attention to yourself. I live in LA so that’s standard.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup its pretty much just common sense lol

  • @thinbev
    @thinbev 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I keep hearing about single dudes trying to find hookers in Medellin however I’m curious about the safety for raising a family in that city? I’m considering moving my wife and two kids there for a year but want to know if it’s safe for living a low key life with two young kids? Thanks

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the question.
      Well actually - those who live low key lives are generally very safe. If you examine the stats of crime in Medellin in 2023, 99% of the victims were trying to meet women on dating apps and bring them back to their hotels.
      As a married man I hope you won't be doing that 😅 so you'll be fine!

  • @proptacular100
    @proptacular100 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why are you even wearing a rolex in a country full of poverty....showing off is dum in those countries

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, I'll never understand people who do that.

  • @cool2180
    @cool2180 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lol…good advice and it should common sense but dudes are running 🏃‍♂️ to colombia 🇨🇴 like blind people.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Colombia is awesome and I definitely think everyone should be visiting, but yeah definitely do some research first and don't approach it like it were the US or any other 1st world country

  • @JohnDoe-fz7hz
    @JohnDoe-fz7hz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The funny thing is. I never heard so much advice on do this and don´t do that, take care of, be vigilant, blend in, and be aware of, when people talk about a safe place. Of course, you can get robbed everywhere but to be honest videos like that and many others wouldn´t be necessary when Colombia is such a safe place. Other channels drop out case by case of robbery, guys get drugged and even abducted and finally killed.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree with you, Medellin is NOT safe. But it's only not safe for a certain type of person. If you want to recklessly chase women or wear jewelry in the street, it's definitely not safe and something will sooner or later happen to you. For everybody else, I believe it can be an extremely safe city.

  • @kevinstrong7520
    @kevinstrong7520 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crime is increasing globally so if you are in a place with relatively high crime, LEAVE. It will get much worse because the baseline is already "higher" than most.. Pick a place with a MUCH lower crime rate so you have room to "grow." I respectfully disagree.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      The safest countries in the world are boring as sh*t to live in though lol
      Iceland
      Denmark
      Ireland
      New Zealand
      Austria
      Singapore
      Portugal
      Slovenia
      Japan
      Switzerland
      Yeah... no thanks lol the only interesting ones on that list would be Japan & Portugal.

  • @duane93
    @duane93 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you wanna skip the drama go to Thailand instead of worrying about any of that

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What does Thailand have to do with Colombia? Lol

  • @johnconklin9102
    @johnconklin9102 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds like NY city.

  • @christopherjohnson2375
    @christopherjohnson2375 ปีที่แล้ว

    They all say “amor”. That’s not a hood girl. That’s Colombia

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think most people know that if you receive "amor" immediately in a dating app exchange, that's a huge red flag.

  • @morecents7680
    @morecents7680 ปีที่แล้ว

    is wearing a SMALL (and i mean really small, like barely visible, not long nor wide) cuban link gold chain 'les doy papaya' en Colombia? I have no luxury designer clothes outside of a couple pair of yeezys, but no gucci/versace/fendi anything, no luxury watches... just not sure how much 'luxury' is too much to become a target

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if they can see it, it's a bad idea.

    • @check2000
      @check2000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AKJoel iwatch ?

    • @getfmlr
      @getfmlr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@check2000are you attached to your hand? Because you could lose it if they really want that watch. It doesn't matter what country we go to on vacation. No rings, no watches, no chains, no earrings. What do those things do for you on vacation? Only make you a target or heightens the risk you could lose them.

  • @jab376
    @jab376 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got me thinking why laws in colombia are not tough on these criminals. You try that shit in USA of you get slapped in 30 yrs in prison.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah the legal system is horrible unfortunately

  • @johnmcconkie3458
    @johnmcconkie3458 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Medellin murder rate would not Crack the top 20 for U.S. cities

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And Medellin murder rate in respect to foreigners is only focused on guys looking for sex on Tinder, not sure that's also true in the US?

  • @John-xeyvfkwieba
    @John-xeyvfkwieba 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why would anyone choose to live in these places when there are so many other safer places to live in the rest of the world? Little to low police presence, access to drugs, high gang activity, and heartless beautiful girls = someplace you dont want to live

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's lots of benefits of living in Medellin. What most people don't realise is that if you don't spend all your time chasing women, there's 99% chance you'll never be in danger.

  • @speeddemon8786
    @speeddemon8786 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tbf the guy on the right not probably been a target because he looks southern american anyway, good advantage as he won’t stand out like a white blonde american, Brit etc

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's definitely true that you're more at risk if you're white BUT that being said I also have mant 6 foot plus, white mates who've never had an issue in Medellin.

    • @speeddemon8786
      @speeddemon8786 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AKJoel well yeah luck of the draw

  • @Phantastikal
    @Phantastikal ปีที่แล้ว

    There are so many guys trying to do this same thing of “educating others” on medellin. 😂 Matter of fact is that there are many opinions that are no fact in these videos as well as many things that are accurate. If you don’t have streets smarts, you are in trouble. Period.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right - if you don't have some level of street smarts - Medellin is definitely not the place for you.

  • @jeromepetersen1898
    @jeromepetersen1898 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not all the gals from the hood is bad, you make it sound that gals who originate from te hood is bad, some of the most friendly and lovely people stay there, at times circumstances beyond they control. I came from the hood I know what it's like to be label bad...

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I think we actually said this in the video. Not everyone from the hood is bad, but the majority of the girls that will drug and rob you are from the hood.

  • @Cooliewhistles
    @Cooliewhistles 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “I’ve never been robbed”, nice but you don’t look like a Gringo

  • @hmongvampire
    @hmongvampire 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Go Thailand. It’s safer

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Colombia and Thailand are very different places with different cultures, I'm not sure how one is a substitute for the other? lol

  • @Apricot90
    @Apricot90 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep victim blaming, you have to keep up the facade and put out one video after another after all! The crime there is REAL and in every corner! It also doesn't differenciate!

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Victim blaming is necessary in Colombia. People need to be prepared and aware of their surroundings.

  • @colin_nizer
    @colin_nizer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Picking on the hood girls, what about the ones w/ foto's on a yacht, plane or in Europe? Might be more dangerous but there's more than that. Avoiding drinks, dangerous areas, and flash clothing is enough

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In 99% of cases I don't think a girl who has money to go to Europe is gonna drug and rob you.
      Most definitely they could be gold diggers and take advantage of you in other ways - but drug and rob criminals, I doubt it.

    • @andrewinspires
      @andrewinspires ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can take the girl out the hood...put her on a yacht, on a plan, in EU, but you can't take the hood out the girl, lol.

  • @sebastiandobai
    @sebastiandobai 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guys, how can I have a business in Medellin? I know the city, my wife is from there, so I visit many times Medellin...but I am thinking to move there from EU ..( why? well many reasons ) so I wanna think about a business. How much it cost for example to have a small business (kind of a restaurant ) for example .. Thx in advance

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Sebastian, we can give you the info on how to start a business etc. but to figure out all the costs you'd have to do some market research and also most likely speak to a lawyer.

  • @RS-rw8vv
    @RS-rw8vv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's up with all this fear mongering in Medellin? I know you're just trying to protect this cheap charlie paradise but Colombia is going mainstream. It's going to be the next Thailand. There's no stopping it. I'm just hoping that when I visit in a few months, they still prefer dollars over the yuan.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Where's the fear mongering? The 3 situations we highlighted are extremely common for people who don't know about the dangers. We just explain the dangers and provide solutions of how to combat them. If anything, my channel encourages foreigners to visit Medellin.

    • @moshesierra6849
      @moshesierra6849 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This ignorant comment is appalling! FYI: I’m Colombia PESO IS THE Local currency

    • @moshesierra6849
      @moshesierra6849 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AKJoel I agreed. I’ve been. Yo Medellin over 15 times and all the info provided in this video is very true and very much appreciated

  • @kjjunior2001
    @kjjunior2001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How old are you all?

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm 33 and Andrew is 42

  • @gaboriulian3942
    @gaboriulian3942 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lool definitely you two are looking a easy target for them brother 😉what are you doing there 😂

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes we are! Easy pickings!

  • @troyh751
    @troyh751 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No offense Andrew you look like you'd be from there😂

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Andrew is Colombian!

    • @troyh751
      @troyh751 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AKJoel I figured that much. While he was listing all the "dangerous" areas he's live without any issues 😆. That would be me telling people about the areas I lived in Chicago without.any issues.... and I'm from south Chicago 😆😆. Good video anyways though . Thank for the clarification ✌🏾

  • @Joe-gl8sr
    @Joe-gl8sr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dont look like meat 😂😂

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't look like a walking ATM lol

  • @bavarianbenko8544
    @bavarianbenko8544 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂😂

  • @paulashwell1604
    @paulashwell1604 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    was this a wear your ugly shirt day ? :))

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 apparently stripes make you look slimmer 🤔

    • @andrewinspires
      @andrewinspires ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The older you get the uglier your shirts get. LOL

    • @apacheslim
      @apacheslim ปีที่แล้ว

      Colombian peer pressure to wear a colourful shirt.

  • @Acteaon
    @Acteaon ปีที่แล้ว

    10:40 ✴️◊Correction※... a $2 bill... ⁂ I see that far more often.

    • @AKJoel
      @AKJoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahaha get off Tinder bro!

    • @Acteaon
      @Acteaon ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AKJoel Im not on it. I see it person / physical when im there.