Dating Dangers in Colombia [Asking Locals]("For Men") 🇨🇴
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- Dating in Colombia can be risky and dangerous for people who don't know better. Trying to find a Colombian girlfriend without understanding the culture and looking in the wrong places have ended many men's lives, unfortunately. Let's ask local Colombian men their opinion on this topic.
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Man, just found your channel. Specifically, it was recommended to me by YT. So going on a bit of binge. Colombia looks spectacular. Great content. 👍 A million kilometres from life here in Australia. The Colombian women look very beautiful. 😍
people dont want to hear the truth. Keep trying to help.
Your videos are balanced. Self, and situational awareness being most important. The most recent incident (German Man) had so many red flags. Your content is great. Positive, but cautious.
Red flags ? I was invited to cooking in Thailand and Philippines nothing ever happened to me.
Dont blame the victim. Blame the shithole
Lots of victim blaming in Colombia and I get it. We can only watch our own backs and do what's necessary to minimize our risk. Let's not forget though that there are many cases where foreigners (and locals alike) were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. I've heard cases of foreign dudes thinking they're making local friends and they get scoped and wake up without a kidney. I don't think it's fair to say all victims should've known better.
Exactly why the criminality keeps growing and is getting worse from simple muggings to kidnappings and now we’re seeing murders !! Colombians just write it off to it being the foreigner/tourists fault and so the police are indifferent !!
Waking up with some organs missing, 😖 that's some nightmare fuel right there!
This totally false wake up without a kidney Myth, here in Colombia the people cautious man and women generally go out with friends or friends of friends. When the people know online always the meeting is in publi place like a mall.
When growing up in a safe environment you are probably way too naive to be prepared for what could happen to you in other countries. Blameshifting doesn't help. Thankfully there are Guys like Dave who try their best to inform and help prevent any drama
@@reggaeton1007 the poster talking about the kidneys is obviously a kid who stayed up past his bedtime
Protect this man at all costs 🙏
Hi David, greetings from Canada. What is your perspective and thoughts/suggestions of Cartagena compared to Medellín, pros and cons ? Do you have a video on Cartagena ?
I will probably stick to a few trusted dating apps when move to Medellin
There is not a chance in hell I will go to Colombia. As amazing as it looks, something will happen. I get way too relaxed & drink a bit too much sometimes.
Do not come to Medellin do your self a favorite at this moment is not safe stay away from there they been doing a lot of kidnapping express. Be careful guys.
There use to be a show called scam city, and it showed different scams around the world. They give one piece of solid advice about how a scam starts. Someone approaches you. That's how it starts. Doesn't matter the story, if you want to avoid trouble, when someone approaches you, say no.
Unfortunately when on Bocagrande beach or the walled city in Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia 🇨🇴 you have to say no to those vulture vendors and beggars about 4-5 times saying no. It has to be NO!! If you say No gracas you will say it about 10 times. So annoying.
@@jqight740try no me jodas
@@mcluvin65 Yikes. Might piss off the wrong person lol
The barber shop would have been the place to ask about dating. It a man’s hangout and boys club…the boys there are street wise too.
True
@@LifewithDavid Your two guys were good too.
I think some don’t want to hear about it because they are looking for the FUN PARTY videos but your realistic approach is very important bc these things do in fact happen. I’ve seen it in other countries. To be honest, Ive seen men that are not so much a 10 talking to a girl that is young and a clear 20 rating and they don’t have any questions in their mind as to what’s going on. Then I’ve seen them leave with the girl. Mind you the girl is SOBER while they are barely standing! Smh 🤦🏼♀️ Great interview.
@@LifewithDavid Don't do any dating apps in Columbia. Lookup that one story of the influencer who met someone from the app and it turned out to be a gang who chopped the guy up into pieces.
1:32 WHY YOU DIDNT ASKED THE BARBER SHOP DUDES ?
No one is fake? 😂
Right lol
Guys learning the language helps a lot. Its like repellant for women with bad intentions. Also allows you to approach women in person, as well as allow you to start paying attention to the non verbal clues. Stay safe.
True and Spanish isn't even that hard. You can learn the basics in just 3 months. I mean there are guys learning Russian just to speak to Russian girls. Spanish is manageable.
“Nobody is fake”
😂😂😂
Bro, that has to be one of the most absurd statements I’ve heard about Colombia. Respectfully!!
I’m from Miami, and I’ve dealt with countless Colombians and Venezuelans. Personally speaking, they’re some of the fakest people I’ve met, and I’ve met a lot.
On the other hand, Haitians and Jamaicans (Black Caribbean folks) keep it real to the fullest. Russians too. I never met a Russian that faked a smile Lol and a lot of them were cutthroat and not friendly.
Back to the topic though, men going abroad looking for women gotta be careful. Not only in Colombia, but anywhere.
Tourists in other countries, be advised, you’re the prime targets out there. A Colombian robbing a local probably won’t get much as opposed to a foreigner that probably has money and other valuables.
If I go to Colombia, I’d go in a group of at least 5 people, and even then there’s still no guarantee of safety. Stay alert. Happy new year.
Yeah i agree about colombians being fake. They are also very petty and catty. They can never take the blame or feedback.
In saying that the fakest people in the world are brazilians
Right😂
I met a girl in Medillín about 8 months ago while visiting and we have remained friends in contact. She regularly tells me about westerners being abducted and/or murdered there while visiting. A month ago she told me there were 2 men in one week killed in robbery's which didn't go smoothly
General rule of thumb: If its too good to be true it is.
Yeah, I lived in Medellin for 5 years after having visited at least 20 times. I already speak Spanish fluently, having taken Spanish in school as it was required and I always dated Latina's in the states. Anyways, lived in Provenza in the best part of town, and one day I let my guard down and that's when I got robbed and stabbed. Luckily, I made it to the hospital in time before I bled out, so I was lucky to be alive. But it gets worse, when it was time to get discharged , the hospital administrator was going to have me arrested because I didn't have money to pay my bill (I had just been robbed of everything!!). Luckily the attending ER doctor was nice enough to pay my bill when the police showed up to take me to jail (for not being able to pay my hospital bill after I just got away with my life), and I went back the next day and paid him back.
The moral of the story is that there is a HATE for foreigners (extranjeros) that did not exist when I first started going there back in 2014. Sure people will smile and want to be your friend, because if you are a good person with a good personality, that is attractive to people now matter where you go. But the tourism and the way it has affected the local population has created a resentment that will come back to bite you in the ass when you least expect it. I will be selling my place in Medellin this year because between the Velezanos and Colombians that work as gangs, they waited to strike when I least expected it. Ask Colombians about how they feel even about the huge influx of Velezanos, they are not happy about what that has done to the country the last seven years.
This poor guy in the video who just bought a place and is wearing rose colored lenses, be careful man. You seem too trusting and naive, this is not Texas or Hawaii! Keep a low profile, maybe rent your place out so you have the real estate ownership marker down (which is how I'm sure you got a R type Visa, which is what I did, so that's how I know). Rent short term and move around, that is how a foreigner has to operate in Medellin, as eventually something will happen. And it's only going to get worse.
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A FOREIGNER IN ANY COUNTRY YOU ARE NOT FROM, and with that comes racism and resentment. Don't shoot the messenger.........
Good luck to all!
Nailed it. The resentment or “Envidia” is all too common in countries like Colombia. They’ll even start getting mad when you refuse to be their friend, especially when there’s drinks involved.
I’m in Medellin currently for a few months and have noticed the resentment. It seems like many people no longer want westerners here
Many westerners are shocked when they find out that medical care is paid for on the spot in most of latam. If you have insurance they figure out how much the insurance will pay and what you're going to pay out of pocket right then and there. Being in a nice part of town means you went to an upscale hospital so the bill was a lot higher. In fact, in some places in latam they even refuse to care for locals if they don't have insurance or if they don't pay first (for example if you go in with a gunshot wound where you can die and the clinic be left holding the bag) so you were probably taken care of because you were a gringo in the first place.
Look at the shop where he buys water from and people don't believe it's dangerous??
Maybe tourists are stealing the waters 😂
5:30. A Colombiana insisted on coming to my room to shower with me. Fortunately I had just been taken care of by a masseuse so I said no. That could have been it for me
just lmao
😂
Im just a factory worker in Wisco. My asian co-workers relative went to Columbia for a girl like a month ago....Some people kicked in his room door and took him He called on one of the family members asking to send money and he needed like 2/4000 dollars sent by a certain time.... Guess they stabbed him up and smashed his head , and dumped him in a river....They had to fly is body back, he was from St. Paul MN. It was on the news in Minnesota.
You and Wes are the first people I saw to bring awareness to how dangerous Colombia is. I didn't believe you guys at first, but the evidence was cut and clear. I apologize for doubting your information.
No worries man. Who ever knows me in person, knows I tell things how I see it.
You actually doubted what David had said in the past? Many dudes have also sounded similar warnings prior to David. You must be new.
Lol, Colombia has ALWAYS been dangerous.
Great video David, as one who has traveled the world and now live half the year in Colombia and half the year in the Philippines the advice the two guys gave was right on. I know Colombian women are on the conservative side and will not go back to a guys apartment after just meeting them so that would be a huge red flag. They are also not pushy but very feminine and wait for the man to lead, so yet another big red flag. Good job David.
That's an interesting talk. I agree about the nature of Colombian women relative to Filipinas. I've considered both counties for retirement. If you could only choose one which would you pick? TIA.
i wouldnt call latinas feminine, they seem masculine to me if anything. maybe it is their extrovert nature or something
@@jamesballard6564 - Wow, that's a tough question because I like both for different reasons. Colombia is much more advanced with much better infrastructure and better food. The women are beautiful and very loving and good. They are more westernized then Filipinas which is a negative but they are nothing like the western women so still very good. I think between the two I give the nod to Colombia but only slightly. Very close but for different reasons.
The Philippines is better if you are 60+ looking for a 21 or 22 year old, other than that Colombia wins in every category, if you are too lazy to learn at least words of a foreign language, then the Philippines tops Colombia.
@@mcluvin65 or be a proper man and find a woman to marry in your own country instead of being a sex tourist
David, you are not fear mongering. The truth is there's a lot of lonely men in the United States, and they don't know where else to go due to the lack of quality women in America. Bottom line, if you're looking for girls, there are certainly safer countries to try than Colombia. I think the reason this continues to be a point of contention is that Colombian women are known for being exceptionally pretty, and the prepagos are known for having exceptionally low prices. I place more blame on the lack of respectable women in the United States, than I do on a bunch of naturally horny men. My two cents, for what it's worth. But no, I don't think you are fear mongering, I think all of your statements are very much valid
Pal, you just defined perfectly the root of the issue with foreigners that end up drugged. It's pretty simple. Another major factor is the language barrier. I'm sorry, but if someone does not speak and comprehend 95% Spanish. And if you're weak and seeking an unforgettable weekend with your dream woman. You're more likely to lose and end up in the street or death.
you talking lack of respect and quality but let these women in columbia are drugging and killing fellas. There is no "lack" of women in USA these guys want sex with no strings - you get that with a working girl. Stop making it more than what it is. IF guys cant maintain ladies in USA that is their own personal problem and that having no game. Females in alot of cities out number dudes. Its easy now for fella to trash women for his short comings that is the problem. Not surprised by any of these dues get caught slippin.
You probably named the main reason why so many desperate men search for their luck in foreign countries and stumble blue-eyed into trouble. Women in the Western world are challenging. Carefully expressed. But it seems like the women in other countries will soon be the same if not already done
@@JohnDoe-fz7hz Challenging? Most of them have a profound sense of entitlement. I have found them to be vain, judgmental, untruthful, close minded, and to put this as politely as possible, of low intelligence. And to top it off, most of them are not very pretty. These traits have been minimal with nearly all the women I've met from South America during the past two years. You will find outliers everywhere, but I don't look for them in the United States.
Lack of quality women in the u .s. So they go abroad to be drugged and robbed ?
If you want to know anything about a place. Listen to the locals!!!! They know what's up.
Got it! So how do Colombians procreate, by dancing? Never been, but I don't think tourists parque lleras.
David, this was an awesome video. Perhaps, you should start doing more videos like this and picks their minds of local Colombians and how they think and do things.
Re: "...more videos like this and pick the minds of local Colombians about how they think and do things."
Yes, please! I value David's insight into life in Colombia. (After all, that's why we're watching his channel.) However, I also want to hear the thoughts of native Colombians regarding safety and cultural practices and norms. Maybe interview some women as well? Including a few 'professionals?'
@@sailincat2822prostitution is always the same
3:11 BS. I used to work on Miami Beach and met and have seen tons of Colombian tourist guys who tired to pick up women (especially tourist gilrs from Europe). The "we are better" is a nonsense. The real difference is that Miami Beach is not as dangerous as Medellin. Guys do this in all countries when they can and the only difference that most western countries are less likely they get robbed. Colombia is dangerous and many laws defend criminals just like in Brazil. You cant blame all on tourists.
I retired to Bangkok Thailand, six years ago, and we do not have any of these issues. beautiful women great culture extremely safe I would never think of ever retiring into a shit hole like Columbia with the things that are going on there. Anyone thinking of retirement don’t even think of going to South America . Asia is where it’s at not these narco South American countries🥴
You know where the good people are, in the cemetery
I have been living here in Colombia for 4 yrs.. Been scammed.. Listen and learn..
Im in Medellin right now with my family. I agree if youre looking for trouble, youre going to find it. Be it looking for women, drugs, etc. I find ppl here to be super friendly, the type that will take the clothes off their backs to help you. I would just say treat everyone with respect and it will be reciprocated.
Es facil culpar tambien enteramente a los turistas por suplir necesidades insatisfechas en sus paises pero la inseguridad ya estaba antes de que Medellin se hiciera famosa entre expats or passport bros, eso es un problema con al ciudad y que las autoridades han tenido una actitud pasiva y normalizando la problematica. Aunque considero no se les puede exonerar del todo, me da algo de gracia que se quejan de las mujeres en sus paises pero los ves aca por poblado paseando con mujeres de dudosa reputacion con solo verles los outfits.
Creo que no se puede ignorar que se requiere algo de coherencia tambien.
Straight from the horses mouth. A great lesson in the different culture that Colombia is. Reality and not fear mongering.
This video has alot of truth. It's true most normal Columbian women will not go to a guy's apartment right away. In most cases, you have to take time to know the girl and in some cases meet the family. Americans think of Columbians as a lower class and thus an easy lay. It's quite the opposite. Most Columbian women are wholesome and family oriented and in reality, it would take a long time before she decides to sleep with you.
You mean women from Columbia University?
@@gregwilvert Nope, they are an easy lay usually found on Tinder.
@@monsterpig3270 I believe he's taking a jab at you for spelling Colombia as "Columbia" (definitely a different place). ColOmbians hate that and take it as a sign of both laziness about learning their actual name and disrespect.
I'm Irish . I was in Colombia for 6 years . My wife was murdered there and I was robbed at gun point. I will never be back to Colombia.
Holy shit, I am sorry to hear that. Glad you got out. Would you care to elaborate what transpired?
Can you share the story?
Dude great video idea, but I have to say I was severely let down by this one. Why? Because you only interviewed 2 guys and one was an old fart.
I had a feeling it was gonna be like this with the video being only 8 minutes long but come on man. You could've at least got 6 guys in that barber shop, hung around there alone, and got who knows how many other interviews?
I already know what's up with the dating dangers there, but for the others to get it through their thick skulls you needed to reinforce the opinions of the locals with 10 or 20 short quick interviews. Only interviewing 2 guys isn't getting it done. You needed to show a lot more.
And don't make the excuse of I don't want to spend a lot of time editing because I only have so much time before I go back to Mexico and I want to spend as much time as I can with Natty and family/friends. We don't need fancy editing, me and everyone else we don't watch your channel for fancy edits.
And finally, here's an idea, how about interviewing the "normal" lady down there on this topic? By normal I'm talking about a lady with a job, which isn't a job being a lady of the night. Let's go straight to the source and hear it once and for all from the women what they think about all of this. And from more than 2 please. Did you not notice the woman staring at you at the clothing store while you were interviewing those two randoms? She had a look on her face that clearly said, "hey over here, I have a lot to say on this subject, ask me."
And another thing, how typical of a Colombian to always first be victim blaming. Sorry, I don't care how naive someone is before they go down there and try and get on some app for a date, they absolutely do not deserve to die. Name another city/country where this (people dying)is so prevalent as in Medellin, Colombia? You would be hard pressed to find one. It's ridiculous the "no dar papaya" don't give papaya mentality. It's as ridiculous as the Asian "saving face" mentality. I understand why it exists, but I don't have to agree with it. It's childish and extremely short sighted. With that kind of thinking, the real true problems never get addressed and so, here we are.
Another thing a video like this can lead into is a discussion on the CORRUPTION down there. Corruption in the police department, politics, etc.
I can tell you have never stepped outside the house. You live a very privileged life, you should be alert at all times no matter where you live. Interview 20 people? 😂 do you think everybody wants to be on camera? Go outside once in a while buddy.
I like how the other guy called out the other guy right as he was to imply that the bad things are only done by Venezuelans.
Bruh every country I've gone to in LATAM trashes Venezualans. I was in cusco and a girl came up to me in my taxi asking if I wanted a massage and I said no. I asked the driver if she was a prostitute and he aggressively said "NO, we do not have Venezuelans HERE" 😂😮😮😂
What many foreigners don't understand is how much crime has skyrocketed since the pandemic and the influx of 3 million mostly very poor Venezuelans.
Venezuelan girls are gorgeous also and they can easily trick some sex repressed dude into dropping his guard. This is why these types of crimes are gaining popularity. Not to say there aren't Colombians doing some of them but many are done by girls working for Venezuelan gangs which are notorious for the sheer violence they perpetuate.
Ask any Peruvian, Ecuadorian or Chilean and they will testify to what I'm saying. In a country of 50 million people, three million is a HUGE number. That's 6% added to it's population in only a few years!
It's not scapegoating, it's reality.
@@LouieManza Its scapegoating. I was not saying Venezuelans werent also doing but to paint it as only Venezuelans is scapegoating and inaccurate , all the mental gymnastics and word soup in the world doesnt make it accurate.
@@jaad9848
Stating an important fact isn't performing mental gymnastics. Know the difference.
@@LouieManza Whats this important fact that counteracts what I said?
I have been going to Colombia for more than a decade and have been hearing stories like this since 2009. It has always been a thing. It is really sad. I'm disappointed in Colombian people's attitudes and beliefs about it. They place complete and total blame on the victim, and immediately draw potentially wrong conclusions about the victim. Some of them go as far to even place the blame completely on Venezuelans like the old man did in the video ( lol). I have heard of numerous stories about foreigners who simply thought they were dating normal women (not prostitutes), and did 0 drugs, who were drugged, viciously beaten, and in some cases even sexually assaulted before being killed. Instead of sweeping it under the rug and victim blaming (or being xenophobic), they should face it head on, bring even more awareness to it, and put pressure on the local political and police system to crack down on these low life gangs that are preying on innocent tourists. I am sorry, nobody deserves that. Even if they WERE looking for prostitutes or drugs, they STILL don't deserve to be drugged and killed! Two wrongs don't make a right. Also, to a certain degree, aren't Colombian people kind of resposible for the destintion being known for prostitution? Clean it up!! It's their responsibility, but they refuse to take it. Guess what? Before gringos used to come to Colombia, who was buying the prostitutes? lol. Common sense. The Colombian guys, and they still do! Believe me. It is very common. Nobody seems to mention that. We are made to believe that only foreginers buy prostiututes and Colombian men are saints. Yeah right.
Well said
Great comment.
Right on. You said a lot that needed to be said.
there are prostitutes in almost all countries around world, I agree with you, except by the responsability of Colombians about prostitution, this is a global phenomenon, there are prostitutes in all countries, just tha t the Narco-Culture exposed these situation around the world, but, ehis happens in all countries, or you gonna tell me that in US aren't prostitutes? , About all others things you say, you are right.
When you're a guest in a foreign country, act accordingly.
If you know Colombia so well, then you know prostitutes rarely scope local men. They have residencias which are legitimate businesses. Health cards and all.
No man, I disagree with you. It is these fool's faults for acting like morons. All for a lousy POA.
Pfft!
If those two men are representative of general Colombian opinion, then there's no real sympathy for tourists who become drugged and robbed because picking up girls in bars and taking them to your room is "not part of the culture." This in turn means that there's no political pressure to crack down on the crime. This could explain why there are no sting operations. Personally, I'm not one to pick up women in a bar for sex. But for some reason, I still do not feel like Colombia is safe enough for me to visit. I consider myself a friendly and chatty person. Who's to say that a merely friendly and chatty person cannot be targeted? I'd prefer to be in a place where I'm much more relaxed. 😊
Yeah those men mean well but it came off as victim blaming. I believe this is very representative of the Colombian sentiment towards foreigners.
They weren’t victim blaming. That is just how most Colombians think. The “you should know better” attitude. 🤷🏻
@@LifewithDavidtomato tomato
Have to accept the demonstration and conversation of the culture....
@@Cahluvca What do you mean? Just trying to understand what you're saying.
David is saving people’s lives with advice like this. Colombia is a beautiful fun place and totally worth visiting. Respect the people, the culture and prepare in advance for the dangers to mitigate risk. I loved my time there and can’t wait to go back.
Regarding "fear mongering," I follow a lot of channels and frankly am seeing little of that. What I do see is a whole lot of people who think they are too smart to get got, and that's troubling. The girls are starting to play the long game, so knowing them beforehand doesn't assure safety. There also seems to be some shift to knives as there's been two recent stabbings, thus it stands to reason that guys have gotten better at watching their drinks. Don't underestimate the ability of the criminals to adapt. Even skipping the girls, one better constantly scan their environment when out and about, though you can still wind up a sitting duck for a robbery in a restaurant. Keep in mind that many of us can't blend in as well as a Hispanic gentleman like David. Yes, watch out for the "fear mongers" but also the over confident and the overly optimistic Yotubers who make a business for themselves promoting migration to Medellin. These are the larger problem.
There's also something very important that we learned from David's video, and that's not to expect any help from the Colombians. If you are victimized you'll usually be blamed if not laughed at, though once in a while the police will secure an arrest and put on a show. Also many Colombians are very envious of foreigners from wealthier countries and will be glad when you get trouble.
People gonna be people. And go "Nah, not happenin to me, cuz I got game!" next day " I can't believe I was robbed, I wanted those 2 so bad!" There's a guy who recently posted he got scopalomino cuz the woman and "her friend" wanted to cook him a traditional Colombian meal. And brought them both to his apartment. Next morning, food he bought was gone, bank account emptied, passport gone etc. Even before the age of the internet, I knew not to do something so obviously risky. I'm still stunned this is happening and travelers aren't getting any smarter.
I know i'm a huge dumbass. I flew to Colombia last month to meet a woman i had been talking to for 7 months through an app. But i had my wits about me the entire time. But I think i was one of the few lucky people. She was the nicest most genuine woman ever. She really really looked after me throughout my whole trip. She was telling me what to do and what not to do. And she was always close by to me when we were out in crowded areas. She never let me go out at night and she took me to lots of cultural spots to see. We went to a lot of museums and sights. All in all it was such a wonderful experience. I got to see how beautiful Colombia is. But i do want to say even if you want to do something like this please be careful and never let your guard down. It was only really after a week that i felt like she didn't have any ulterior motives. We are currently organising her Visa to come live with me in Australia. She honestly such a nice woman and she also has aspirations to live outside of colombia and improve her english as well. I'm truly blessed to meet such a wonderful and caring woman. I'm only young still and so is she so I realise what i did was super super dumb. Travelling alone to a country that i don't know the language of. And i stood out like a sore thumb as well because i'm asians. xD
Sorry but you're a very unwise person , she's just using you to get to Australia. Once she gets her PR in Australia then you'll be a no one to her unless you have your own house which in that case she'll stick around. What I am saying wont make sense now because you're so blinded but you'll learn the hard way just like so many before you. Someone people like you are just born to be victims.
That's sounds well and good my friend but my suspension is she is wanting foreign economic opportunity only. Move cautiously with her and protect your assets.
What app did you meet her on? Don't tell me it's TINDER 😂
There are many Colombian female students in Australia, can you get any of them? if you can't then this tells me that the problem is you which this means that you will be chewed and spat out in the end by this Colombian female living in Colombia. .
I did the same with an online relationship...came here and met her and had the time of my life without any incident. ive met plenty of great colombian women online. you just cant use dating apps. theres other options out there.
You know what it is, there's a bunch of youtubers in Medellin talking about the crime skyrocketing like DC Born Rob. Every day he's got a video out about foreigners getting robbed or killed in Medellin. It's sad man, Medellin is so beautiful and ever since covid, the crime got out of control there, passport bros don't help either.
If Tinder wasn't in Colombia anymore, what would change?
I'm crossing medellin off my 2024 trip. The government really need to fix this problem
the more simps show up the more criminals they crate
The government in that country can’t think beyond the length of their piss stream so they won’t fix anything.
Btw, this happens to local men in Latin America as well. You wont hear that though b/c there's no strings outside the country. Women drugging men is a big thing right now. Way more than men drugging women ever was.
This "passport bros" movement 🤮 really made things worse. And they like to post on social media as if Colombians don't see it and realize how desperate they are to find a girl. The good thing: these type of people are going to stop coming to Colombia, the bad thing: the people dying and/or getting robbed and Colombians making an honestly living working with tourists are going to suffer.
I said the same thing on another channel recommending Panama as another Sex tour destination and US Panamanians do not want or appreciate it. I feel bad for Colombians because it’s a beautiful country. Unfortunately, the “Passport Bros” is destroying the country again. Like most western country mentalities, they cause destruction and leave. Ultimately the local Colombians have to suffer and clean up the mess made by foreigners.
I agree , we have to differentiate as well the men i k is who have married Colombian , Mexican women etc is smaller compared to what we see from these weekend warriors chasing cheap sex
Yeah the passport bros don't tell the while story how dangerous it is. I blame these youtubers with hidden cameras.
No it's not the passport bros. It's the cheap flight low class gringos coming into Medellín on tourist visa.
Exactly! That's the good thing about stories like this. We don't need sex repressed INCELS sex dollars. Wherever there's a market for a commodity, you'll always find a supplier.
Great post. Almost feels like an avante garde documentary with the different angles of the city scape. 😄
Haha thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for asking the men's side of the story for some reason guys only ask women like they are the ones in that situation. I think that if more guys would have the reflex to check in with some local men to ask for pieces of information about women and foreigner scams etc, it would help a lot. Just acquittance dont need to befriend them per se.
Exactly! This is why I asked a Colombian guy’s perspective
I love how everyone just says it's the person's fault if they get drugged, robbed, beaten, and/or killed. Why should people coming to a country to do what is legal there be blamed for the natives of the country trying to kill them? Who wants to go to a country where they are simply seen as prey or "papaya" as they say there?
It's a shithole
Good question. Why y people go to Colombia ? Low prices ? Nothing new that LATAM countries are dangerous you can be easily robbed on streets or even kidnapped. So of course they blame tourists 😂
you get killed and a lot of locals will laugh at you over it and call you ignorant. thats reality. it definitely makes me not want to be here when I think about that, but I also find a lot of good here so I find myself staying more often than not....every developing country has a ton of trade offs.
Exactly. Why should some one get killed then mocked by the local population for doing something like going to a bar for a drink or going to meet a girl for a date? Weird culture and people?
Now you need to ask some women. They may know exactly what some of their sex are doing. 😉
Thanks for this David, really good to hear from the locals.
Took me forever to put subtitles, that guy talked really fast. 😂
I love the work you do brotha. As an avid man that lives in Cali when I come there it’s crazy in Medellin even Colombians no better to trust it. I love the city but man. It’s crazy out there. Especially now. El poblado is a trap that’s for certain.
It sure is man, poblado and parque lleras has changed for the worse
So where would you recommend if your not looking for the nightlife? Laureles?
@@LifewithDavidthat’s what I heard and sadly booked a trip a few months ago where will be staying in el poblado but zone Rosa for 3 days and then a hotel in laureles. Think will be less crazy with the new 1am curfew thing?
Hey David, you're doing a public service. Screw the naysayers.
I live in Europe and know many Colombian girls/women that are legal here with good paying normal jobs and still prostitute themselves if the money is right. They don’t need the money , their family is good, it’s just a love for easy money like the Colombian guy said.
Exactly 👏🏼 They don't have any ethics
They are highly liberated and sex is a pastime for many. Not great women for matrimonial durability.
This literally happened to a new friend of mine yesterday (In Laureles, Medellín). He’s still recovering so I don’t know what happened exactly, but dude is typically super careful. I’m a happily married man myself, I can’t imagine trying to date these days.
@@kurrwa ......you literally know nothing about that situation.
@@drewskeez1156 and? dosen't change the fact he was a fish in a barrel 😂
Always beware of a man that says he is happily married, then says " I have a friend that......."
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@@mcluvin65fr facts 😂
Damn man your Spanish is fire
dont go there ever
Scop is going wild right now in Columbia
Columbia in South Carolina?
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@@CSH16 yeah south car🖕
Common sense is necesario
Nah bro you're preaching. You actually made me change my mind on ever going there lol. Watching from Panama City now.
Great video! Thank you for taking the effort and the opportunity of using your platform to share this vital message. Anybody who's lived in Medellin for an extended period of time knows what you are saying is the truth. It's just a fact of life here, (there , I just moved back to Canada after spending two years there) Unfortunately I think this trend of drugging and robbing, even killing/kidnapping foreigners is not going to end anytime soon. So the best we can do is make people aware of the true dangers that exist in Colombia. In the end people have to make their own decisions based on the information they have.
My own two cents for what it's worth, if you're looking to party and find beautiful women do NOT go to Medellin, choose another destination , yes it may be more expensive but it's pretty much a guarantee your night is not going to end well if you're using tinder in Medellin.
Suerte a todos!
Fellow Canadian who moved back as well. I made the mistake of romanticizing Colombia but in reality, the country has major issues. Not saying that Canada doesn’t have its own issues, but by god, when you see more sex shops than libraries in Medellin, it really makes you appreciate cities such as Toronto where I am from lol
David you are so balanced. Thanks.😊
The more research i do the more i beginning to feel confident about going to medellin. My conclusion is if you arent a sex tourist you have a higher than most chance of surviving in the city. Im only going as dental patient and an language immersion student. The ladies come later.
This is true, if you’re not looking for that stuff, the risk goes down exponentially
You're on the right path. Relationships are built through interaction and your entry point is very valid. If you go meet people at a bar, chances are you'll meet drunk people. If you go to an academic place, you will meet people who want to improve and grow their intellect.
Never thought of the dental care/surgery option. I certainly need some work done myself. Do they have a good reputation down there? TIA.
@@jamesballard6564I did my glasses there place was professional so you just have to find good place
That was a great interview. The gentleman with the glasses is like the majority there when he said "That's where everyone losses because foreigners will not come here". They are smart. In the end both tourist and local benefit from security and suffer the consequences of insecurity.
there are probably an equal number of people there who dont want any foreigners and tourists there at all, which is another reason for some of these problems. Tons of them actually blame tourists because things are more expensive. The people robbing dont give a crap about Colombias tourism, lol.
People actually get mad at you for sharing the potential dangers? I don’t get it… I would much rather know EVERYTHING about a country (good and bad) before I go so that I can take precautions and ensure that I have the best time possible.
It’s surprising, I know. I love Colombia, but it has it’s risks
I salute you for making these vids
If you only go to colombia to hook up with women then your gonna get fucked especially if you don’t speak Spanish or it’s your first time outside the U.S. or Canada
There’s a Colombian underground economy dedicated to making extra cash in Cali and Medellin so when you show up m king 30 times more than the minimum wage then you become a target if you don’t try to make local connections and try to develope other than trying to shtup people you met an hour ago
been to Medellin and many countries around the world, My tip for guys going to Colombia is if you bring a girl to your place have a security camera out in the open like on a kitchen counter and tell who ever your bringing over that they are being recorded live by security cameras and hidden cameras also if you can also have a friend or two maybe even paid security guard who’s aware of who’s coming in and out make sure the girl sees and knows all this shit so it can be a deterrent for bull shit and most of all getting scoped! All and all I would avoid colombia all together bc it’s dangerous and it’s not getting better anytime soon boys. Anyways stay safe on your adventures go to other countries besides Colombia,don’t be stupid because if you fuck around you might just find out✌️
Ha yeah, that’s the thing, if you do all these crazy things to avoid getting scoped, you’ll probably be alright. Or you could just got to Costa Rica, have just as good a time, and come home in one piece.
Very insightful interview with the 2 gentleman! A lot of common sense advice but some bitter truth of the reality of how Americans are perceived! Muchas Garcias 🙏🏾
Yeah this is exactly why I won’t be going back. Spent several months there, hooked up with some girls, it was a good time 😉. But I was always on edge and treated the whole thing like a military operation. After a while the stress of constantly scanning my environment for threats wasn’t worth it anymore. No plans to return, as there are many countries with beautiful women, no need to go to the most dangerous one you can find
Desperate people do desperate things! 3rd world country,you had and still do the courage (" balls") to move there David! I give you much respect!
I'm not sure what you mean, I guess it's lonely men searching for poor and needy girls create a dangerous mix. If you decide to get into the fire you'll get burned. Those unfortunate foreigners that came for cheap sex and drugs and end up mugged or killed were playing with fire, plus they're not the tourists we want at all.
He is actually hispanic and speaks the language fluently. he is not an easy target or even a target they would typically want to go for.
Excuses excuses. That country has electricity, roads are paved, shops are open, but they are all just "desperate", lol. More is going on than that.
@@EvanFilm
David leads a wholesome lifestyle in Colombia. He's not there for sexual encounters with strage woman or drugs. He's invested with the culture. It has nothing to do with his Hispanic heritage. He's still seen as a foreigner but one who respects the culture.
@LouMedallo lol you don't know what someone's intentions are. Most people that go to medellin participate "in the culture". A big part of the anger from the locals is non-hispanic men coming and stealing there women. It's pretty obvious I've seen them state this in videos. I'm pretty sure Dave is a single guy, not much difference between him and the victims of many of these crimes. Your comment is very naive. As if all the victims are scumbags because they want to meet a woman...but Dave is different....he is a celibate angel that doesn't desire sex
I don’t believe you are a FearMonger. I actually appreciate your authenticity & context. I'm from the US in NJ. And I am heading to Columbia in October 2024. It enables me to be extra aware when I do visit. And I so appreciate it. I am a constant traveler and never heard of so many random experiences that goes on in other countries. Thanks again
The problem is not only the foreigners. Colombians don't want to take any responsibility. Unfortunately stealing is not a serious crime in Colombia. Lack of moral discipline is a serious issue
Always good video i heared so many mens got ripped off its very very bad jk
So many Guy here on TH-cam still give the impression, that you easily get laid with the most beautiful woman in Colombia but only a few like you keep on warning and informing about the downsides when traveling to Colombia without a clue how things work there.
Como decimos nosotros
Al buen entendedor pocas palabras
Lo ven por ahi a uno de extranjero y ya piensan que uno es millonario, más no saben que nos tardamos hasta un año oh mas para reunir el dinero para ir a dar un paseito por allá
U guys are sex travelers
Hi . I went to Colombia a few times and I met several Colombian women. I don't necessarily speak in a context of escort and client. There is something I don't understand about this country. In Colombia people are paid very little for their work. Salaries are almost like in the third world. Working full time at minimum wage brings in around a hundred pesos. But everything is expensive in this country. how people live and survive. For example an iPhone can cost $1000 but people earn on average $200 per month. how is it possible to make a living from your work in colombia thank you
Most people don’t have iPhones here.
Most Colombians uses Android phones, like Samsung and Redmi
You said:
*”Salaries are almost like in the third world.”*
It is the 3rd world. Regardless of how much more developed Colombia is these days, it’s still a 3rd world country. I don’t think safety in Colombia is even a major concern for the government.
The government is like whatever about it, because they know that tourists will keep flocking there regardless. I don’t think any of the murdered tourists cases this year have even been solved.
Been married to a Colombiana for 6 years now. She always told me that regarding dating, I was behaving like an idiot.. Luckily I have only been robbed twice so far, both times by the Police.. Anyway, best wife ever!..
I don't get why people doubt and call you out on this when there is TH-camrs posting videos about them getting drugged and Rob in medellin. To those who want to stay ignorant about it, you're rolling the dice with your life.
Fred Murphy era un soltero solitario de Sacramento que comenzó a mantener correspondencia con una muchacha colombiana. Se conocieron a través de un sitio de citas en línea y mantuvieron correspondencia durante aproximadamente 3 meses. La novia de Fred sugirió que se conocieran en persona. Fred hizo planes para hacer el largo viaje desde California a Medellin.
Fred llegó a su hotel de Medellin y, después de desempacar, hizo planes para encontrarse con su amada en un restaurante exclusivo . Llegó su amada y se abrazaron. Ella era verdaderamente una joven hermosa. Fred pidió una botella de champán Dom Perignon y brindaron. Después de unos cuantos vasos, Fred empezó a sentirse un poco mareado.
Se había desmayado por completo, pero Fred se despertó unos días después sintiéndose aturdido. Al principio no tiene idea de dónde estaba, pero pronto descubrió que estaba en una bañera llena de hielo. Su espalda y riñones lo estaban matando; Fred hizo una mueca de dolor. Miró por el costado de la bañera y vio un sobre pegado con cinta adhesiva a una silla. Fred abre la carta y lee la nota: "Gracias Fred Murphy por tu regalo". Tu riñón donado me ayudó a comprar una casa en provincias”. Firmado tía Tita. Fred jadeó.
Luego, Fred miró su mano y notó que estaba vendada; aparentemente a alguien le faltaba el dedo medio. Volvió a mirar la silla y notó un plato de comida del que sobresalía un dedo - “¡suyo!: Había una nota pegada al plato y la leyó: “Gracias Fred Murphy por donar tu dedo - partes del cuerpo de un extranjero blanco”. .” "Tu nudillo hace carne en polvo muy sabroso". Firmado Big Boy: el primo de la novia de Fred.
Fred estaba en agonía pero saltó de la bañera. Revisa su teléfono y recibe un mensaje de su banco. Comuníquese con nosotros: alguien ha vaciado su cuenta de ahorros. Pobre Fred, no tiene riñones ni nudillos y está arruinado.
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Honestly to ask locals and old timers what they think of this type of crime is is definitely good because I mean if you don't look and believe the department of travel you should you know ask people who have common sense
I really enjoy your channel and I like how you address safety issues from time to time. I grew up in NYC when it wasn't safe, it's much better now than before. A lot of our friends that grew up in very safe suburbs and even my little cousins (they're from CA), they always think we're being paranoid about safety. They think the world is like how they grew up. I feel like people that grew up in safe bubbles have a hard time understanding the world is very different. When my little cousin moved to NYC for a bit, she didn't listen, was out at all hours all over and admitted she was very scared in some neighborhoods. They were areas we warned her about avoiding especially at night. Nothing happened to her but I don't understand why people put themselves in those situations when warned. Thanks! We'd like to travel throughout Latin America and your channel comes in handy :)
Im moving to Medellin in December, Im wanting to do some music production there but this means bringing a lot of expensive equipment. If I rent an air b and b with a door man do you think this is still a mistake/unsafe? (looking at Envigado) any advice would be appreciated. Just sent a thanks!!
This two guys were so honest they said it the way it is.
Thanks for the tour, David. Makes me want to go back to my favorite country. On the subject of your video- why spend your time in a big city? I say spend a few days in Medellin and the bulk of your time exploring the country. There’s so much to see. Other places like the Eje Cafetero, boyaca, Santander, are safer. There are great places to hike and enjoy nature. Dont do stuff after dark, early to bed and early to rise, don’t try to “get lucky” it’s not realistic. However I am a little older and wiser, when younger it would have been a different story;-) Another thing - Colombians were almost always friendly with me because I was interested in their country and culture. I wasn’t trying to get laid or get high. They won’t respect you if that’s your reason for being there. I’ve spent a total of nine months in the country and traveled all over from putumayo and Nariño to Guaviare to chocó to the Caribbean coast and never had a problem.
Ha, whoever calls out David as an alarmist is not too bright. In fact, this is the top channel I refer to regarding cons about Medellin or Colombia as a whole because of David's cool and collective demeanor. Don't throw darts at the messenger 💯...
Going to Colombia in 2024. So glad I speak spanish lol. Also helps that I’ve been to arguably more dangerous places in South America
Quick answer; Dating IS a danger. The end.
If you save one person it is worth it
There was an American guy who was recently killed in Columbia during a date.
3days ago my labayan Pilipino vloger he travel to colombia and stay there for vlog .He drugged and robbed all his things.he's lucky because as his said almost caughthis kidneys .
The colombian guy says that for foreigner 10 000 dollars is nothing, he is crazy. In France 10 000 dollars is fives months of salary, it is a huge amount of money. Maybe it is because of american people who have a lot of money and waste 10 000 dollas in few days that colombian people think we ae all rich. In Europe, we don't have a lot of money, France, Spain, Italy, the salary is low.
Is that really what you got out of that whole conversation?! You missed the whole point of the entire conversation.
David very good video you could do more videos like this one interview people about any subject , good job I wanted to see more interviews.
Dude this is so for real... My dad worked as a shipman as a merchant Marine there will always people up to no good... People smuggling stuff getting pulled over by Coast guard... My dad had to get searched butt naked he said... You know people fell overboard There's always people up to no good so stay away from I mean doing stupid crap. And stay away from those people.
Here's the thing it's great that you are bringing awareness or what ever you call it, but what Americans need to do anywhere not just Colombia, is have self awareness. Americans tend to go to other countries and think that because the money exchange is high and people seem nice, they get the sense that they run that country, and they let their guard down. Visit the world have self awareness respect everyone everywhere you go do not flash jewelry or money, and if possible link up with a local that knows the ins and outs of where you are so they can keep you out of possible dangers that you may encounter because let's face danger is everywhere, you can be robbed kidnapped killed anywhere. STAY HUMBLE!!
I think it's just a big mistake for American men to go over there and use any kind of dating apps whatsoever, because you're a Target and you're taking a huge risk. I think if you are an American and you're seriously looking for a Colombian relationship then you need to spend time over there and get to know people and be friendly with people and hopefully meet someone through the right channels and not take a risk on these dating apps where you are considered prey.
Smart advice to be Careful of colombian 🇨🇴 👍 ❤
In Medellin when someone walks up to me, I say "no hablo espanol" and they look confused. Then I say "no hablo ingles, yo soy ruso". Then I continue to speak in spanish as I walk away.
GOD Bless you bro! This is truth telling. “Hookup Culture” is NOT a thing in other parts of the world. Before you trust anyone DO NOT TRUST ANYONE. These people envy your ability to freely come and go into their country as you please. They are stuck and desperate. Be safe and protect yourself at all times.