@duncanferguson8216 yes you are right! there are a lot of different levels in Colombia than what initially meets the eye .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@@Chris-ms9dh That’s exactly correct. Drugs, booze, hookers and hookup apps are a recipe for problems here. Walking around the streets late at night, half drunk or amped up on tusi will never end well. But some people will never learn.
Buzzed and out walking at 2AM is actually how you formally invite robbery in many countries. Taxis are very cheap in Medellin. I suggest if it's dark outside that you use them. I lived in Medellin for 3 years and another city for 3 years and I have never been robbed. That doesn't mean it can't happen still...
@incaseofemergency6051 yes you are right !! I have gotten quite comfortable here and like to submerge myself into the culture .. most people are really awesome and welcoming .. taxis and ubers are the way to go .. I have been out and about until 4am for weeks straight with no issues .. but one night I called it around 1am and was close to home so didn't think much of it .. but ya bad call !! I got my ass kicked haha thanks for watching / commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
Been living 15 years in se-asia (Thailand Vietnam and Philippines)and have never been robbed or pick pocked ..or even in a dangerous violent situation (other than traffic)
@mauritz9515 thanks for watching !!! yes I have been to thailand and indonesia .. very nice people for sure !!! south america is a lot different .. overall I love South America but being a gringo can be a tricky situation sometimes !! I'm very friendly and say hi to everyone and I think that helps me more then anything but sometimes it also makes me an "easy target" .. all a game ha .. thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
@@fadsa342 yeah..low level scams are common..but if u use ur brain ..u detect them pretty fast. Pure robberies and violence against tourists are nowadays pretty rare because police and the laws strike very hard on such things. Most crime scandals now in Bangkok is ladyboys who takes goldchains and wallets when they hug u ..and again use ur common sense and dont be stupid drunk..as i any country where u are a stranger=)
@@fadsa342 thanks for commenting !! ya the struggle is real for everyone .. I am from usa and not on vacation when I travel .. I don't have much money to work with and just enjoy being in another country !! shit ive couch surfed, stayed in hostels, slept on park benches, beaches, all of it haha so I know why people do what they gotta do when they steal .. but I never play that card and know everyone's gotta eat .. when you show up to someone else's country they are in charge haha simply put .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
I know several people that have been robbed and pickpocketed in SEA. Mostly pickpockets. Nobody is completed safe anywhere. Thank God you haven't experienced it but plenty do.
Great uncut video! Thanks for your honesty. I lived in Medellin for two years awaiting my wife's visa and I'm not talking Poblado, however I did live in Laureles at one point but I also spent a lot of time in the north end of the city (Bello) and one thing I can't give the time of day to is the Goofy BS youtubers that try and sell Medellin like some kind of south Florida paradise that's super cheap. Me personally I could tell you hundreds of stories after living there two years. I will never ever live in Colombia again and I speak fluent Spanish. And my wife is Paisa.
@tombernard4612 thanks for watching !! wow que chimba !! jaja and small world!! yes you understand the landscape here !! Poblado is not my favorite place so thats why I went over to Laureles .. and yes so many youtubers with the party angle (I also have played that card to be honest..) because its the standard idea oof .. that's awesome your wife is Paisa so she knows as well and yes spanish is necessary .. the lingo is quite different here but 100% necessary haha I was planning on staying here for a while but will not be making more plans here anytime soon unfortunately .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
Same here man, my wife is Colombian and now knowing what I know about the country and culture, I also will never live in Colombia again. Cheers man, I dig your vibe. Which state are you from?
@@arthurraleigh5812 can you expand what you mean? just curious. i spent a month in el poblado and felt totally safe. maybe because i wasn't doing dumb ish, but still wondering what you mean. thank you in advance
@@kirkykirky sure, I would be happy to. First of all I'm glad that you felt safe on your stay! Medellin is a beautiful city and some people can be nice. But Colombia is still a very poor country, and many of the same problems that we have in the US, unemployment, poverty,lack of good jobs etc, it is way worse there. So as a country that has a history of that kind of poverty, and violence from cartels, the gorillas, corrupt cops, there are many things about the culture that are toxic. The relationships between men and women, the super religious culture, purity culture that is male chauvinistic (and big time! Men having mulitple lovers, getting drunk on the corners with their buddies, meanwhile the women have to cook and clean and take care of the kids, and I mean the men aren't expected to do ANYTHING), the purity culture judging women but not men. All the bad stuff about capitalism and bosses and hierarchies is ten fold, super low wages, basically desperate people, has just created many problems. And one big one is violence. Scamming people, not trusting anybody, gossip, envy is huge between women. I could tell you story after story. One time a musician Colombian friend of mine took a taxi home after her gig in a restaurant, on the way home the taxi driver stopped, physically dragged her out of the car in the dark spot on the way,, keeping her keyboard, and drove off. A Colombian, much less a foreigner. Poblado, Laureles is very nice, even the stadium and even downtown can seem nice. But everywhere else is very poor. I'm sure you have heard of all the foreigners turning up dead, almost daily? I personally would just not risk it, and I also don't see the point in trying to marry a Colombian. It was a fun fantasy for awhile, until it got real. Oh, and I'm fluent in spanish as well, and married to a Colombian woman, and I've gotten to know her family, her brother who is a retired cop, who has told me so much shit that is unbelievable, man. I'm not at all a patriotic guy, USA is damn messed up, but I live in smalltown USA and my life is pretty chill and decent. The most drama I have is with the latinos in my life here. I used to always want to hang out with the latinos here, but now I prefer my american friends. It could sound racist maybe, but I assure you that I believe in equality and am fine with diversity. But I'm just expressing my personal preferences. Cheers
Medellín is beautiful, has crazy amazing scenery and beautiful women. However the food sucks compared to Mexico. And the feeling of uncertainty that you can't trust no one and someone is always watching you is actually real, someone is always watching you as a foreigner.
@epycedits thanks for watching !!! haha yes such a beautiful city .. and no shortage of beautiful women .. probably the most beautiful in the world in my opinion haha .. the colombian food is honestly good but yes Mexican food is top notch haha the locals love Mexican food more then colombian also haha ya I get that vibe a lot too .. thats why I like to just wave and say hi where ever I go and I think it helps a lot but sometimes it does not !! haha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
I stayed in that area on Cale 42 between 71 and 70. I walked that area at all hours of the day and night and nobody ever came up to me. Its busy during the day because a lot of small business there but at night its pretty quite. Im also an obvious foreigner but not necessarily from the US. It can be pretty sketchy at night near that Exito especially since Cale 44 is right near there which goes directly to El Centro. Homeless wandering around and some try to follow you so keep your head on swivel. I never used uber when I was in Laureles, I just walked everywhere. It's chill between 73 and 76 near laurels park, played my music super loud at 4am in that park and people were chill about it. But yeah man, as much I dig Medellin.. you have to always watch your back.
@916hellas thanks for watching !!! wow small world !! you definitely know the area haha yes I thought Laureles was the best option to live a normal life here in Medellin .. especially compared to Poblado !! I guess I got too comfortable / relaxed and used to being here so I didn't worry much .. sure enough I crossed paths with some guys that were on a mission to smack some gringos or anyone really .. can happen to anyone id say .. but yes walking around gives you a sense of freedom that im fond of and hanging out close to home is nice also .. overall I love medellin and wouldn't take back any of the time ive spent here !! just ya 1 min can have you face first on the ground also ha .. thanks again for watching / commenting !! much appreciated !!! :)
Think I stayed at the same place last year which was really nice in a nice quiet area. But when I went to get groceries the doorman suggested Exito and it was sketchy. Some guy was following me but I kept an eye on him so he knew that I knew he was there. Other that never had an issue.
@@milhouse7145no way haha ! ya exito is the go to spot for sure !! thats good, I'd say majority of people here are very very nice and welcoming :) just gotta be careful I guess ha .. thanks for commenting :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT Yeah for sure, I love Medellin too. Every time I'm there I feel free as an individual. Im trying to get out if this rat race so I can enjoy my life and eventually I'll make Medellin my home base. Medellin is way better than Bogota thats for sure. Yeah man, Laureles is supposedly the next best option after Poblado. Ive stayed there, Bombona which is between El Centro and Buenos Aires, near Centro Comercial La Central (the mall) which in Buenos Aires, and recently El Tesoro in Poblado. Ive stayed in Manila too which is in Poblado where all the hostiles and backpackers stay. I really enjoyed El Tesoro near Amsterdam Plaza but your'e right, it's pretty pricey in the Poblado hills. Fine ass women in that area and away from homeless, drug dealers, working girls, and people begging on Calle 10 near Provenza and Lleras. I hear Envigado is also chill and def less crime there. As well Sabaneta, just really not much excitement and things to do there and it's not walking friendly. Stay safe man!
@@916hellas said like a true champ !!! couldn't have explained the landscape better myself !! I've ran around via civica and explored all of medellin .. I wanted to live in San Diego since I'm from San Diego but it's a little rough there ha .. and Poblado is such a weird mix of shit and tourist traps totally not for me haha Laureles is a sweet spot I'd say .. overall bummed this happened to me so I just was hoping that it wouldn't happen to other people that want to come here :) thanks again for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
@gettheschmack thanks for watching !!! its ok I am just hoping it doesn't happen to other people that want to come to medellin :) thanks for the comment !!! much appreciated :)
@daveaway thanks for watching !! yes it is a shame how dodgy / sketchy it can be even though overall its a beautiful country !!! thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
@da_fonz thanks for watching !! haha ya in all honesty, south america is electric !! and people hang out until 4am most nights .. I was just at the wrong place in front of the wrong people I guess .. hopefully people can learn from my mistakes haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !!
That's because Laureles, Poblado, Floresta and some "rich" areas are full of thiefs and homeless. Bit in a normal hood like for example in middle of Itagüí is more safer than Laureles. Because if your hood have a local gang is difficult being robbed. And never walk alone at night in Laureles, the downtown, Poblado, Floresta, Santa Maria, and avoid every zone with invisible bounderies (Bello, Castilla, Manrique, Lovaina, Juan 23, La Divisa, Pradera, etc...) is easy avoid them. And never use cellphone alone or show it for many time. Try to use in a mall, bar, shop, but not in the street.
@ipalermo6509 id say colombia is a great country / culture and I have had a great experience 99% of the time .. some bad people here as well though .. I just happened to meet a few of them :( and yes the police didnt help me .. the friends i've made from here told me it was because when I told them i got robbed that they knew I didn't have any $$ ha ... thanks for watching + commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
@@arthurraleigh5812unfortunately yes .. I hate to sound ignorant but tourism is a good thing at the end of the day !! haha thanks for commenting + watching !! :) much appreciated
No it's not, literally every one obsessed now with Colombia and the literally 1,000+ RUclipsrs promoting Colombia daily for profit were not even remotely interested in Colombia before the pandemic, they all flocked to Colombia because Thailand and Asia was closed, no one I know cared one bit about Colombia four yrs ago, now because of fools it's now dying as a fun destination. I use to go and I went to Thailand this December and it was literally 10x more fun than Colombia, Colombia is garbage @@SAFFIESsendsIT
Ive done 10 weeks total in colombia from 2023-2024. Medellin is nice, especially Laureles. Nothing ever happened to me, i always took ubers if i needed to travel anywhere far. It can be sketchy, but i would do whatever i can do reduce my risks while still enjoying my time
I live in Barrio Conquistadores. I am disabled so I Uber to most places but I feel safe but I also know that you can’t let your guard down. I don’t drink, do drugs nor party so I think my boring life reduces my risk. Sorry that about your incident. I am glad that you are Ok and I wish you a better experience in Medellin.
@tmack2506 thanks for watching !! yes everyone is at risk i'd say .. you never know !! it's ok I'm just hoping other people can learn from my mistakes ha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
In Medellin never fight back. Never take out something you would not want to lose, be careful walking down an empty street alone at night. You are lucky you are alive. One of them could of had a knife and then you would have been in real problems.
Have some street smarts about you. Dont walk around at night. Take taxis. Dont get too drunk. Dont wear a bag.... Use your head. Put yourself in a robbers shoes. Imagine what an easy targer looks like, that was you. Be wise.
@bassicuk1968 thanks for watching !! yes you are right !! I've learned that bags help me more than anything and most people rock bags / fanny's ha .. all a game because I've had guys shove their hands in my pants and i just look at them and we both laugh like nope sorry bro haha .. this guy tried to snatch my bag .. i didn't let him .. but he wasn't alone .. ive had another incident last summer where a guy on a motorcycle crashed into me and I didn't let him steal from me so .... momma didn't raise no bitch !! haha but ya i avoid drama but like to live a normal life .. tough to balance sometimes when your a white boy in south america haha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
Giving advice saying take a taxi 😂😂 you can walk around at night just not in laureles or El poblado. This is were all the gringo action 🎬 happens 😂😂 I'm.sorry for laughing it's just so stupid everyone who comes here already know not to go on tinder and that it carries a risk to go to this party tourist streets they are waiting for u there.
@thedame9974 thanks for watching !! yes that is the plan haha hopefully others don't get stomped like I did !! thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
Got mugged in 2010 in Centro. I arrived at night and decided to walk around to get oriented. I knew the chance of robbery was high so I just took a litttle cash and nothing else. Sure enough two scruffy older teens flashed a knife and reached for my wallet (nothing but 20 dollars in it). It was over in 3 seconds! Not even time to get scared. I was very lucky. But no other problems then or in 2018. bike, walk, metro all fine in all areas. I hope it did not get worse but sounds like it did. If I go back I would stay in Manilla though. Middle aged gringo. I Visited other major cities in Colombia too and never had problems of any kind. In fact in South American cities I never had a problem, but in Quito I narrowly avoided problems by spotting some guys checking me out in advance of them trying anything. In future I will more likely travel with a friend. Actually Brazil is the most dangerous in my opinion but my experiences are all out of date.
@trainluvr I can relate !! haha it's super unpredictable for sure .. same with Brazil haha I agree glad you were ok but yes can be quick these kids are pros !! thanks for watching and commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
Hey, SD dude...I thought you gave up and returned back home! I just couldn't believe you tried to get street dope the last time, I watched your video... it was like really asking for trouble - big time! Gosh you got lucky, it could've ended up a lot worse...why are you sticking in Colombia? I've heard El Salvador is pretty safe now...😆
@evacoleman9170 haha once you get the travel bug it never stops ;) and yes buying weed here can be tricky haha Colombia is a cool country / culture and medellin has perfect weather .. maybe El Salvador is next !! thanks for watching and commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
El salvador is the new costa rica.. Within the past 20 years of united states salvadorian sending money back making hotels, mansions.with bukele stepping in all that stuff is worth it and pricey now..
@@SAFFIESsendsITWhoa!! Almost 5k views! That's awesome, things are happening, congrats...anyway, you're doing the right thing, you're not alone 😉 but still, safety should be the most important thing, when you travel!
@@evacoleman9170thanks for being here from the start !!! haha yes I'll always be a small creator it feels like but I like traveling and making videos :) and yes of course being respectful and safe is number 1 even though I like to "send it" haha thanks again for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
Out at night at 2am ; fighting back against people that can shoot you isn’t the smartest thing you can do. Be safe man all of Medellin can be dangerous too many tourists
@54bigray thanks for watching !! yes you are absolutely right !! I hate drama and avoid it if possible !! I'd say it was kind of like a cat-like reaction for me to defend myself !! next thing I knew 5 guys were stomping me oof .. hopefully some people can learn from my mistakes .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
@qbpassportflexin thanks for watching !!! yes it is a little tricky for foreigners but overall just a beautiful city !!! I don't want to scare anyone .. I've been here for months and only a few bad days haha but hopefully this video will help people not get jammed like i did haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
@thinklascivious thanks for watching !! yeah idk !! I thought it was a cool area for a local vibe but being a gringo has been tricky haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
It depends on where in Laureles you are. La 70 is a dodgy area. There are other parts of Laureles that are more residential and a lot safer. That said, walking alone at 2am anywhere in Medellín is not the wisest thing you can do.
Never had any problems, but I'm fluent in Spanish and the locals know me, also I'm over 70, so it may be that. Gotta forget the home culture and adapt yourself. Please take care of yourself.
Hey man...i stayed in that building where were filming!...I was in the 5th fl and remember late at night just throwing my garbage out the window on garbage night cause i was drunk everynight. I had some wild times with the girls and the La 70 strip every night! Sorry to hear you got jumped. I would not recommnd walking around late at night. I never had any issues out there. Im going to Barranquilla in a week to work and party at night. Medellin has now become a no go hot zone! Too many girls are drugging men!
@user-dk3up2nl1m thanks for watching !! hahaha no way that's so funny .. ya garbage night is no joke cant miss it !! hahah and ya man 70 is the spot ! good vibes every night .. just the walk home not so much I guess ha ... and yes the women are very beautiful so they get away with everything here if they try to pull a fast one haha ooff ... thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT I personally would not walk alone late at night by myself in MDE, if I can help it-always taxi or Uber even if it’s just 3 or 4 blocks and especially in sketchy neighborhoods-I’m pretty surprised you got jumped in Laureles!
@@DondiniMontefusco me too !! haha ive had countless days / nights here that were totally awesome .. just 1 really bad experience changed everything oof haha .. thanks for commenting :)
@jean_villegas medellin is a beautiful city and I like it !! but yes it can be dangerous fast as well .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
My wife is from Colombia, and every time I tell her that we should leave Spain and move to Colombia, she says, "No, Colombia is not safe." I'm glad you're OK. Thanks for sharing your story.
I left Ireland almost a year ago to move to Colombia with my Colombian wife because I saw the writing on the wall for what's happening in Ireland and the rest of Europe. Ireland is exploding with riots, murders, rapes, robberies etc, all because of open borders and Africans and Muslims pouring in who hate the locals. Spain is having the same problems and it's going to get a lot worse. I live in Medellin now and despite the dangers here it feels like an oasis of calm compared to what's happening at home. Europe is being destroyed on purpose. My advice is to get out while you still can. My wife thought I was crazy 18 months ago when I said we need to leave for the future of our children. And despite life being harder here to make money, in less than 18 months Europe will be harder and more dangerous. Trust me. Get out while you can
@user-id1ul8os6q I could have written that comment myself. Over a year ago, I told my wife, who is also from Colombia, that we should move to Colombia. She thought I was crazy, but I explained everything that you've mentioned in your comment, plus a bunch of other things that are destroying Spain (mainly the Socialist/Communist government that doesn't protect the Spanish people). We are now in the process of selling our home here in the south of Spain. As soon as we sell our home, we will be relocating to Medellin. I don't see how Europe is going to cope with everything that's happening in a few more years, and I definitely don't see a future for my children in Spain. Hope to see you in Medellin, I can't wait to leave!
@p.c.h.6721 wow tricky stuff huh? I love spain too .. I lived there for a little bit before I started this channel ! but yes as much as I love Colombia it can be dangerous in a quick second .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@p.c.h.6721 wow that is crazy !! man I wish I was still down there haha but had to leave .. hopefully again soon :) thanks again for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@user-id1ul8os6q wow that's interesting that Colombia is a better landscape for you !! it makes me think that I wasn't so crazy for wanting to explore options in Colombia ;) glad to hear that you like it as well ! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
Dude.. safety is #1 brotha. I been 12 times in 2 years. My 2 cents.. #1 stay in good 24 hours security place..#2.try to be in group or at least another person. #3 Don't resist . #4 don't stay out later than midnight..my cut off is 11pm. #5 take uber only, everywhere. Please please stay safe bro.
@shabadime10 thanks for watching !!! yes you are right !! these are all great pieces of advice that will work for everyone !! I made this video so people can learn from me hopefully :) I do like submerging myself into the culture though when I travel and I have been here for months without much issues .. but yes I learned that an approach like the one listed will guarantee that you stay out of harms way ha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
@nikozdorovetskiy4604 thanks for watching + appreciate the kinds words !!! haha I just hit 32 years young ;) thanks again for commenting !! much appreciated :)
. Having resided in Medellin for three years, the last year seems to have seen a spike in crime. While sitting at Suramerica Metro, having a tinto. Street guy approaches begging for a cigarette...refused. Street guy wants to swap a pair of scissors (10,000cop?)...i refuse, he grabs my umbrella, threatens me with the shears. I recover the umbrella, start walking stairs into metro station...street guy attempts to kick my feet from under me. Bystanders have called the police. Street guy exits the scene...police arrive, 15 minutes later. Cruise the area...nothing. One week later having another tinto, different location...street guy is now paying for his own tinto AND cigarette. See's me...departs. Police can't seem to locate this guy...same neighborhood. Funny...peculair...paranoia?
I was in Laureles, i had no issues, i went for a run, right by the university, i went for coffee to those multiple cafe shop, but you have to blind in, you have to be alert! Keep your space clear!!!
@frantz904 thanks for watching !! yes you are right !! night time is a little different and being a gringo can make you stand out .... I was surprised when I got approached it all happened so fast !! haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
Rule of thumb, unless you are in the touristy area like Provenza whee is ok to walk around when is dark, anywhere else, specially Laureles, ALWAYS take an Uber to the front of your place. Walking around late outside tourist area is inviting trouble.
I was there on calle 48 by suramericana this winter. I walk everywhere for exercise . Even to Plaza Botero over 2 .5 km away. But i never go out at night. And i usually cook at home. And the only people I talk to and meet are online. Everywhere in public I don't talk to anyone because I don't speak spanish at all. Great video
@wc7480 thanks for watching !! haha yeah that's a good way to go and walking everywhere is nice there too because of the weather!! thanks for commenting :) much appreciated !!
Bro I'm a native new yorker with lots of family in Medellin. Glad you are ok but my advice bro is to not walk around alone very late/early morning in most places of South America unless its a busy area. There is a term there " no dar Papaya". Laureles is a cool upper class area but its also close to some rough areas so you will get criminals from neighboring areas in motos scoping out for easy victims dueing those hours. It's generally much safer in areas more south that are harder to access from those hoods like Envigado or Sabaneta. More chill though so you will have to Uber to the action more north if you want to party a lot.
@212og thanks for watching !! haha yes no de papaya .. don't give up the papaya haha oof and yes you are absolutely right !! I don't like to live in fear and am a respectful person but I got stomped !! lesson learned hopefully others will learn from me haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@@derricksur9638 personally if I didn't have a need to commute during normal rush hours I'd be staying in Sabaneta or Envigado and Uber everywhere. Not judging but for those who want to have tons of party spots or bars within walking distance(tend to be most young party minded foreigners) will prefer El Poblado or Laureles which also attract the criminals scoping out for easy victims. Fighting back petty robberies will get you killed there. Not worth it. Those looking to walk around in a party state alone at night should do expensive Europe or safe expensive cities in USA.
As someone who lives about 1 min away from you you probably shouldn’t be showing the world where you sleep. That’s very green and let’s me know you’re an easy victim because you’re naive. Be safe
@iridemartaspeaks8513 thanks for watching !! haha small world !! yeah sounds like we are neighbors maybe we can be friends !! haha and the door code / lock is secure :) .. but yes staying safe is always the game plan ha !! hopefully this video helps others not get in a jam like I did .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !!
As someone from DC, is that area somewhere I could survive using my street smarts? Just want to spend a month there. Have been to Cartagena 6 times. your thoughts?
@@theflypilot yes if you can survive DC especially SE you’ll be fine. No shorts or slides or jewelry. Don’t walk around with your eyes glued to your phone and you’ll be fine
@@iridemartaspeaks8513 Thanks! I understand what you mean. Are you traveling alone, visiting or living there? I've never traveled by myself but I do speak solid Spanish. Have you been to Cartagena?
Came up in my suggestion and like your positive energy but bro rule #1 is always stay somewhere with doorman h24 or dont ever invite anyone over because they will have 100% chance of getting in your apt! but you can have your phone and walk just not on it in certain places so you have to get to know neighbourhoods asap and have to pay attention to surrondings if you see the same person/group and etc. The thing with Laureless that people that live there dont really mentions is that theres really a zone or 2 thats "safe" the rest is 50/50 like Poblado its Castropol, Las Palmas, Alejandra, Tresor and etc then the rest you cant really walk but I am bit more free able to walk from provenza to my place and even walked from Poblado to Belen near the airport by accident but because I pass for a negrito colombiano I wasn't bother. I know its hard to do but if someone tries to rob you stop fighting back because some will kill you for it since whatever you have can put them well for a couple months or year. You got lucky that for you they didnt have that intent but dont play that game. Why you would go to el centro!? like during the day time in control zones is fine since you just need to worry for pickpockets but other than that no no, even though theres a nice discotheca there but its 50/50 whenever you go so not worth it lol. I dont know why no americans really talk about this but the reason why certain people get robbed and etc compare to others(americans) is because if you cant pass for a Colombia and especially you americans, caucasians and asians, you will be targeted so it may not be a normal habit for you but you have to be on your guard not to where someone thinks your guarding something valuable but yeah and scan your surroundings. Its something that someone should of told you before but you cant really walk at night like that and like you just said cabify or uber everywhere at night even if its 5-10mns away because its not expensive there anyways. 1 thing I also noticed living in Medellin is that you americans dont really stick together...and after meeting some I see why but they always have their clique or dont want to hangout with other americans lol but we europeans hear someone speaking our language or meet other europeans and we dont really care what their origins are and we will bring them into the group, tell them the do and do nots and etc. Which is why majority of victims are North American(Americans and Canadians except Mexicans). Not saying you should only stick with Americans but I dont the lack of Americans I see on youtube and Medellin doing that is crazy because listen to your video and it could of all been avoided if you had someone that warned you vs finding out. But I hope that your stay in Medellin turns positive because it is really a beautiful city! You can submerge into the culture but you have to be aware.
@omaly92 thanks for watching !! and appreciate all the insight !! you are right !! I am the kind of guy that likes to submerge in the culture when I travel !! especially being alone ha .. I think there is more good in the world than bad !! I have been in some very "bad" areas and met the most amazing people .. so I guess I am a bit ignorant .. I see a lot of people in party mode in medellin so thats why I was hoping some people can learn from my mistakes haha and yes I stand out big time as a gringo with my super white skin and green ass eyes .. I''m used to getting a lot of looks but in my experience I just say hola and 99.9% of people say hola back and thats the end of it .. unfortunately there is some people that will see people like me and attack them like they are an atm haha thanks for commenting !!!! much appreciated :)
So now word is out you're the new fresh meat and you won't do anything (serious), now what? Economy's rough gotta protect ya neck! Getting robbed that close to you means they have eyes on where you live. I was there in Cali/Bogota for a month. Moving to 4M+ per month would probably solve that. Spanish is required in Colombia. Colombia is NOT a place I'd be without it. Maybe Mexico, NOT Colombia. Because then you could make and have local friends or chat people up on the street etc. If you want to stay, learn Spanish.
@panicsellpapi thanks for watching !! yes you are right !! tricky for the gringo !! I do understand spanish quite well luckily and able to talk :) not my native language and everyone says I sound like a mexican (I learned there ha) but you are absolutely right !! cali / bogota is even more active apparently ? I have been here a few months and was planning to stay longer but cancelled all plans and going back to mexico .. all a game for me at this point unfortunately ha .. thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
@joepaul4406 thanks for watching !!! yes exactly .. even if its only 2 blocks best get an uber for $1-2 haha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
Hey bro! First of all, it’s not your fault as many people will try to tell you. You are lucky to be alive as many of the robbers do have weapons and have killed before. It’s better to give it up. It’s strange that you were knocked out for hours and are here to tell the story.
@poobado it is a nice city !!! nice weather .. nature .. beautiful people .. good food !! sometimes there are some bad guys floating around though :( thanks for the comment :)
@@doctorflynn5124 … yes very dangerous. If you think it isn’t let’s talk about it. You state your case as to why you think it isn’t and I will respond with why I think it is…. Your move.
Thanks for sharing this video! I don't like those youtubers who just post videos like..." look here everyone is suuuper nice"...blabla. unfortunately it is not the reality. Iam staying in Mexico for 1 1/2 years and visited different parts of the country. Nothing happened to me. I like the mexicans just have good memories. It might be all Latinamerica but the mentality in each country is different.
No offense but laureless in my opinion is dangerous AF. Centro is safer. I am in Manila now but Poblado apartments with security are usually safer. Be careful with cheap units. I spend $1200 for a furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 21 floor unit apartment with security in Manila Medellin with a one year lease
@h1inc816 thanks for watching !! yes I don't know.. it is a little dodgy but I think there is more good then bad !! i had bad timing I guess .. but wow sounds nice !! fancy ;) thanks for the insight and commenting !! much appreciated :)
@wheresrey thanks for watching !! yes you are right :) it is just an airbnb and I like raw pov style content :) hopefully its useful info for people interested in apartments here :) maybe im still here .. maybe i am not haha who knows ;) ;) thanks for commenting !!!! much appreciated :)
@razorraze2k thanks for watching !! haha sure why not ! I sure hope this doesn't happen to more people .. as I think colombia is an awesome country overall .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :) email me at saffiesofthesea@gmail.com if you would like to connect :)
I have been all over a Medellin and never had any problems. Importantly DON'T wear slings bags even if its small. Making yourself a target, always turn costly watching your back. And checking who looking at and who behind. I see this all time, peope not paying actions. Laureles is been getting hot lately over there. No taxis at night, completely shady some are, only takes Ubers and don't be out pass 2am walking around. If you don't don't in your home state, don't outside the us either.
Can anyone name a different city/country that has a big party scene like Medellin or isnt boring but is also as affordable (monthly minimum wage 300 USD) but is as safe as USA/Europe where you can walk around drunk alone very late at night everywhere?
@tanweerahmed6861 thanks for watching !! these mofo's are sneaky !!!!! it's crazy .. true pros oof .. sucks .. hope all is well on your end and maybe you are using burners now ? I hate that they do that haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
You must be an easy target then, because I ride the metro all the time and have never had a problem. Perhaps you should re-think your security plan and practice some situational awareness?
I'm a colombian, I'm just going to say. "no dar papaya" that's it, it's not rocket science and you dont need to be an expert to know that if you are in a place where there is a higher percentage of finding bad people you need to be careful at all times, if you guys don't like that a third world country is has it's flaws, the door is open, nobody called you here and promised you the sacred land. Everything in life has pros and cos, use your brain and analyze your situation every single time, but if you guys are so brain dead to not understand that basic common sense is necessary then don't even bother to ruin your "disney life" just for some 304's of Medellín. there is a saying very popular in here "El que busca encuentra" translate it and interpret it as you wish. Best regards but c'mon, how do you think us Colombians live here? think for a bit. I'm tired of always watching some foreigners complaining about stuff when they themselves get into those situations due to being so careless.
@jeffschueler nice ! haha ya I had incidents and met people with much more / worse incidents as well .. it's all a mystery in colombia ! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
My boy that place is small . I live in Itagui and I have a 3 bed room 2 bath living room balcony pretty good size . And I have a tankless . Pretty new building with 1 parking garage and portería guy . And I pay $500 a month . This building is new too just finish built . You got gringo priced…
@marks4real501 thanks for watching !! wow sounds nice !! ya air bnb is el precio para gringos en serio !! oof .. laureles is close to poblado though so taxed ... thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
I am supposed to be coming to Medellin next month and I am honestly reconsidering. I am coming from the US and staying 3 days for dental work. Do you think it would be safe for me and my husband or should we not chance it?
@brittanymitchell910 thanks for watching !! I would say yes you can go and be ok :) medellin is awesome just have to be careful at night and take ubers :) thanks for the comment !! much appreciated :)
@vivahernando1 thanks for the comment + watching !!! I have no idea haha I got jumped in front of my house ... so when I was woken up by 2 cops 15 minutes away I was very confused haha .. luckily I just have some basic injuries from the rumble .. much appreciated for the comment again :)
@darkstardarth Colombia is awesome in my opinion! it is a beautiful country with a lot of beautiful people !! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
Tourism changes a place. When a place is already very dangerous, the two do not go together very well. Avoid Medellin. Mass tourism came to Medellin, a place where tourism was relatively rare just 15 years ago. Now, you are a target, nothing more. You can stay in other parts of Colombia, with care of course.
@mc.8290 thanks for watching !! it all depends on your budget and what you like to do !! poblado is the "nicest" area and most expensive but its got a lot of restaurants and the busy / crazy clubs and provenza. I stayed in laureles which is just outside of poblado and has a more authentic feel / less tourists and is a lot of cheaper. Look at airbnb and hotels if you want to see what im talking about ! :) thanks again for watching and commenting :) much appreciated !!
IM MEXICAN LIVED IN BELLO AND OTHER AREAS NEVER HAD 1 PROBLEM BUT THE DUDES ARE RACIST WITH GRINGOS IVE HEARD IT PLENTY AND MANY TIMES THE GIRLS ALSO USED TO BRAG HOW EASY IT WAS TO SCOPE OUT BLACKS FROM THE STATES... 😢
Sounds like those guys didnt care if you lived or died, your probably luck to be alive the cops dont seem to care either. Beautiful place to be just gotta watch your 6.
@dividend-shark90 yes such a cool city / country !!! I have had a great experience overall with most people / places here, I just happened to meet a few bad guys I guess ... and yes the cops did not care .. I have been told by locals that they are more interested in gringos with drugs and cash so they can make some $$ and since I didn't have either they left me haha ... thanks for watching / commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
@jayc8127 thanks for watching !! Ya you’re right I learned it the hard way haha but 70 has all the hype!! Haha thanks for commenting ! Much appreciated :)
@milhouse7145 thanks for watching !! haha ya I know right !! I should have just crawled up the steps lmao but no just a door code ... that's why when I woke up so far from my house I was sketched out and confused !! thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
Glad you’re ok. I’ve been jumped in robbed in my hometown Philly 3 times😂😂😂. i know that urge to defend yourself is hard to resist. Seems like in Medellin you gotta just take the loss
@inspireabundance thanks for watching !! oh no !! philly is no joke !! and yes I gotta go out swinging haha but ya if someone wants it here .. they will most likely get it .. however .. last summer I was here and a guy on a motorcycle tried to rob me and I fought him and won :) so I dont know .. maybe I was over confident and just trying to kick it haha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
Tourists need to relax on going to Medlelin . There's MUCH BETTER , much less contimated places to visit in Colombia. I'll be uploading videos showing my dogs walking the street. Hope it inpsires some of the people. Everybody in Colombia isn't doing this type of stuff. Just stay away from Medellin.
@canecorsoshow thanks for watching !!! yes colombia is an amazing country / culture :) I have enjoyed medellin it is a great city overall but just have to be careful because some people will target people like me :( it is important to be respectful as well which I always try to do .. so its a shame that still some people will attack a tourist for no reason.. let's see the pups haha :) I think that will show the true colors of colombia because everyone I meet is great :) thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
It's not for no reason. It's because you're their ticket out of poverty in a place with classism & racism is RIPE. The best way to avoid problems in 3rd wolrd countries is HELP PEOPLE versus just coming to live and flaunt your wealth. Essentially that's what you're doing with a video about a $500 a month apartment in a place where people only make $300 per month average . Make videos where you help people. The streets of Colombia are watching RUclips all day every day. Get known for the right things and not just being, what many would label 'a new age colonizer' or selfish opportunist. Latin America is DEFINITELY having a moment of realization about how foreign countries have exploited them and rejected them for entry for years and now all those people wnat to come here now b/c of inflation@@SAFFIESsendsIT
@@CaneCorsoShow thanks for the meaningful response !!! I completely understand and agree !! The economics of the city is tricky for someone like me who is from usa .. In San Diego the same apartment is $2500-$3000 USD so I am showing my primarily american audience the value that is available here :) It's a vicious cycle though because if we come down and contribute to the economy here people hate us :) so life's a bitch huh ? haha all in all its a small world and I'm a personable guy at the end of the day with zero ego and love traveling :) thanks again for your comments !! much appreciated :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT Def just tring to give you perspective. Honestly, do videos helping people... that energy.. you'll see how people change around you. Feed the wolves or the wolves eat you.
Its true that there are a lot of safer cities in Colombia that i dont mention so they dont blow up lol. Medellin is like NYC in the 80's but with a major Narco past to boot. NYC in the 80's was still considered an amazing city according to history but it wasnt nearly as safe as it is today. Someone walking around drunk at 2AM in NYC during the 80's was asking for it. Same concept. As a tourist always remember that the minimum wage there is like 300 USD A MONTH.
@dondinimontefusco thanks for watching / commenting !!! much appreciated !! :) I do like iphones so if you are in usa and want a good burner for a trip I recommend an unlocked iphone 6! They are about $30-$50 and you can still download all the software updates / apps.. it's the last one that works !! Get yourself a sim card in your destination country for about $10 for the month and pop it in and you are good to go !! Also put on a passcode so if it does get stolen they cant access anything .. I only used it for whatsapp and everytime my phone got stolen I saw that they couldnt access because whatsapp will say last time "seen" haha
I know it sucks getting robbed, but try getting it in your head to NOT resist them! I'm guessing whatever they were trying to take is NOT something you were willing to give your life over! And that's the chance you take whenever you decide to put up a fight over someone taking an ITEM from you! This could have ended a lot worse!
@patrickc5768 thanks for watching !!! and yes you are right .. sometimes it is a natural reaction !! it all happened so fast .. hopefully I can help other people by being an example haha thanks for for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@SAFFIESsendsIT No prob man! I'm glad you made it out alive. You seem like good people. I enjoyed watching your video. Stay safe and keep up the good work!
@ssamsan thanks for watching !! there is more good then bad in medellin for sure !! but did have someone try to rob me during the day before also with no alcohol .. I was going to a coffee shop ha .. so you never know !! appreciate the comment :)
Bummer man I’m going to be in Provenza next week coming from Chicago I am more aware of the things that could happen anywhere. But for starters try not to walk at night I don’t recommend it anywhere and people watch you even when you feel safe. Also absolutely fight back unless it’s materialistic you can get that back. Hope to see you get better and speedy recoveries 💪🏿
@b3lld4 thanks for watching !!! yes of course hope you have fun !! provenza is the hub for night life !!! 99% of people and places are ok most of the time here :) just wanted to help others make sure they don't get in a jam like me haha thanks for the comment !! much appreciated !! :)
@salsacolombiaus thanks for watching !! medellin is an amazing city but sometimes it can be a little tricky when people act bad !! most are very nice and the weather / food / vibe is amazing :) thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
@temprmj1 yes you are right ! iphone 7 + passport bag is what I was using as well haha and they snagged em oof haha thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@armin9916 haha idk! I never had problems with police and say hi whenever I walk with a beer .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@elchosenjuan thanks for watching !! jajajaja ya no se tal vez !!! jaja I am a natural born fighter but its best I run next time jaja thanks for the comment !!!! much appreciated :)
Wow amazing, how did you manage to find so much trouble, I have been going to medellin since 2001 and lived for 3 years previously and now again for 2 years and never got mugged or drugged. I can't figure out why everyone with a RUclips channel is so unlucky and constantly finds trouble, what is the reason? Way back in 2001 Colombia was considered the most dangerous place in the world, today it is a paradise compared to most major cities around the world but still RUclips Vloggers seem to find trouble everywhere, please tell me your secret?
@mcluvin65 thanks for watching !! haha I don't know !! I didn't have the camera or anything ... I think maybe people take my kindness for weakness ?? I do say hi to everyone pretty much .. I might help / hurt me but I'd rather be friendly / respectful versus cold and stand off-ish .. its typically helped me in my travels to be friendly .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@ivangomezguitar9518 thanks for watching !! ya I don't like to live in fear and I love the culture / city here !! it's a shame I got ran up on but I figured it was time for people to know it can happen since I wasn't ready for it ... thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT what does being friendly and saying hi have to with being the mugged or attacked? Are you sure you didn't forget to mention some other details that might have been a factor in your beat down?
Well - you did what you’re not supposed to do in a city you don’t know well. Getting drunk and walking alone at night is the worst idea even in the US. Friends have gotten robbed and beat up in Seattle for walking around alone drunk. You just don’t do that. Lesson learned buddy!
@Dahon5 thanks for watching !!! haha yeah I would say that I was in a situation that could have been life or death unfortunately after waking up on the street by the police tapping me with their feet .. yeah I was in the hood for sure .. hopefully people can learn from me .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
@rickyticky3350 haha yeah ... the first time I considered a gringo tax ... the second time I got my ass kicked haha .. all a game huh .. thanks for watching and commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@coolproducts44 thanks for watching and commenting !! :) much appreciated !! :) and yes !! be careful, it's cool here I just was hoping to help others that wish to visit :)
@rustynail3630 thanks for watching !! yes that is correct !! haha in poblado and laureles people stay out until 4 am but once you hit the side streets it can be tricky oof thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
@gabe5892 thanks for watching !! yes a lot of nice hotels for short stays but I have been here for a few months so Air bnbs are nice and I was hanging at a place I always hang out at 2 blocks away :) Hopefully these crimes stop so more people can experience how cool this city is like I have up until this experience !! Thanks for the comment !!!! much appreciated :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT for sure man what those people did to you was wrong period and I hope karma gets to them. I'm strongly against any criminal activity. Economic conditions doesn't justify it in my opinion. I'm just saying visitors shouldn't be scared or expect this to happen to them because it can be easily avoided with very little compromise. Like you just take an Uber to your destination and then back home and your phone/bag won't get jacked it's that simple. The burner phone is a good idea tho if you are going to walk around! One of the characteristics of Laureles is that there's a lot of quiet/hidden streets. The Uber drivers will tell you not to be walking around this area at night. I know two blocks probably seemed like no big deal but it actually was a very wreckless decision. Stay safe man
Laureles is not a chill spot like you said if you got jumped outside your place I always have a question why all you visitors don’t have a knife or some thing on you to protect yourself even if it is illegal just like in the hood here I’d rather be caught with it then with out it I’d strap up and register it
@rojovision1 Thanks for watching !! and yes I was thinking of getting a knife but a lot of places will pat you down in Laureles as well so it depends how you want to go about it .. I have friends that have also had knives pulled out on them for their phone / belongings so its a tricky situation in general .. hopefully the crime stops at some point but I dont know !! haha thanks for commenting :)
@anonmon6236 thanks for watching !! my spanish is not the best but I think they understood me haha they both looked at eachother and left .. my friends from here told me they left me because when I said I was robbed they realized that I didn't have any $$ haha crazy .. but thanks again for watching and commenting !!! much appreciated !!! :)
I live here and have a Colombian daughter. Stay away from drugs, hookers and partying and it’s basically like living in Miami.
Unfortunatel not true. History, culture and the legal system are very different.
@chris-ms9dh nice! haha yes it's not all bad ... just have to be smart and careful .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@duncanferguson8216 yes you are right! there are a lot of different levels in Colombia than what initially meets the eye .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@@Chris-ms9dh That’s exactly correct. Drugs, booze, hookers and hookup apps are a recipe for problems here. Walking around the streets late at night, half drunk or amped up on tusi will never end well. But some people will never learn.
@duncanferguson8216 Obviously different culture and history but he is right about not getting in trouble.
Buzzed and out walking at 2AM is actually how you formally invite robbery in many countries. Taxis are very cheap in Medellin. I suggest if it's dark outside that you use them. I lived in Medellin for 3 years and another city for 3 years and I have never been robbed. That doesn't mean it can't happen still...
plus 'friends' that he made. drinking alone at a tavern. they knew exactly where to find him. what a dork
@incaseofemergency6051 yes you are right !! I have gotten quite comfortable here and like to submerge myself into the culture .. most people are really awesome and welcoming .. taxis and ubers are the way to go .. I have been out and about until 4am for weeks straight with no issues .. but one night I called it around 1am and was close to home so didn't think much of it .. but ya bad call !! I got my ass kicked haha thanks for watching / commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@seriouscash I was hanging with other guys I met from USA and was not alone !! thanks for watching and commenting though !! much appreciated !! :)
Use Ubers NOT taxis. There sketch too! And sometimes in kahoots with the criminals.
Yea I’ve heard the taxi drivers will set I up also tho
No real safe way to travel
Been living 15 years in se-asia (Thailand Vietnam and Philippines)and have never been robbed or pick pocked ..or even in a dangerous violent situation (other than traffic)
@mauritz9515 thanks for watching !!! yes I have been to thailand and indonesia .. very nice people for sure !!! south america is a lot different .. overall I love South America but being a gringo can be a tricky situation sometimes !! I'm very friendly and say hi to everyone and I think that helps me more then anything but sometimes it also makes me an "easy target" .. all a game ha .. thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
IMO the "survival" crimes are different in SEA vs Latin America. I spent about a year travelling around SEA and more often than robberies I saw scams.
@@fadsa342 yeah..low level scams are common..but if u use ur brain ..u detect them pretty fast.
Pure robberies and violence against tourists are nowadays pretty rare because police and the laws strike very hard on such things.
Most crime scandals now in Bangkok is ladyboys who takes goldchains and wallets when they hug u ..and again use ur common sense and dont be stupid drunk..as i any country where u are a stranger=)
@@fadsa342 thanks for commenting !! ya the struggle is real for everyone .. I am from usa and not on vacation when I travel .. I don't have much money to work with and just enjoy being in another country !! shit ive couch surfed, stayed in hostels, slept on park benches, beaches, all of it haha so I know why people do what they gotta do when they steal .. but I never play that card and know everyone's gotta eat .. when you show up to someone else's country they are in charge haha simply put .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
I know several people that have been robbed and pickpocketed in SEA. Mostly pickpockets. Nobody is completed safe anywhere. Thank God you haven't experienced it but plenty do.
Great uncut video! Thanks for your honesty. I lived in Medellin for two years awaiting my wife's visa and I'm not talking Poblado, however I did live in Laureles at one point but I also spent a lot of time in the north end of the city (Bello) and one thing I can't give the time of day to is the Goofy BS youtubers that try and sell Medellin like some kind of south Florida paradise that's super cheap. Me personally I could tell you hundreds of stories after living there two years. I will never ever live in Colombia again and I speak fluent Spanish. And my wife is Paisa.
@tombernard4612 thanks for watching !! wow que chimba !! jaja and small world!! yes you understand the landscape here !! Poblado is not my favorite place so thats why I went over to Laureles .. and yes so many youtubers with the party angle (I also have played that card to be honest..) because its the standard idea oof .. that's awesome your wife is Paisa so she knows as well and yes spanish is necessary .. the lingo is quite different here but 100% necessary haha I was planning on staying here for a while but will not be making more plans here anytime soon unfortunately .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
Same here man, my wife is Colombian and now knowing what I know about the country and culture, I also will never live in Colombia again. Cheers man, I dig your vibe. Which state are you from?
Vancouver Island /Canada... ;)@@arthurraleigh5812
@@arthurraleigh5812 can you expand what you mean? just curious. i spent a month in el poblado and felt totally safe. maybe because i wasn't doing dumb ish, but still wondering what you mean. thank you in advance
@@kirkykirky sure, I would be happy to. First of all I'm glad that you felt safe on your stay! Medellin is a beautiful city and some people can be nice. But Colombia is still a very poor country, and many of the same problems that we have in the US, unemployment, poverty,lack of good jobs etc, it is way worse there. So as a country that has a history of that kind of poverty, and violence from cartels, the gorillas, corrupt cops, there are many things about the culture that are toxic. The relationships between men and women, the super religious culture, purity culture that is male chauvinistic (and big time! Men having mulitple lovers, getting drunk on the corners with their buddies, meanwhile the women have to cook and clean and take care of the kids, and I mean the men aren't expected to do ANYTHING), the purity culture judging women but not men. All the bad stuff about capitalism and bosses and hierarchies is ten fold, super low wages, basically desperate people, has just created many problems. And one big one is violence. Scamming people, not trusting anybody, gossip, envy is huge between women. I could tell you story after story. One time a musician Colombian friend of mine took a taxi home after her gig in a restaurant, on the way home the taxi driver stopped, physically dragged her out of the car in the dark spot on the way,, keeping her keyboard, and drove off. A Colombian, much less a foreigner. Poblado, Laureles is very nice, even the stadium and even downtown can seem nice. But everywhere else is very poor. I'm sure you have heard of all the foreigners turning up dead, almost daily? I personally would just not risk it, and I also don't see the point in trying to marry a Colombian. It was a fun fantasy for awhile, until it got real. Oh, and I'm fluent in spanish as well, and married to a Colombian woman, and I've gotten to know her family, her brother who is a retired cop, who has told me so much shit that is unbelievable, man. I'm not at all a patriotic guy, USA is damn messed up, but I live in smalltown USA and my life is pretty chill and decent. The most drama I have is with the latinos in my life here. I used to always want to hang out with the latinos here, but now I prefer my american friends. It could sound racist maybe, but I assure you that I believe in equality and am fine with diversity. But I'm just expressing my personal preferences. Cheers
Medellín is beautiful, has crazy amazing scenery and beautiful women. However the food sucks compared to Mexico. And the feeling of uncertainty that you can't trust no one and someone is always watching you is actually real, someone is always watching you as a foreigner.
@epycedits thanks for watching !!! haha yes such a beautiful city .. and no shortage of beautiful women .. probably the most beautiful in the world in my opinion haha .. the colombian food is honestly good but yes Mexican food is top notch haha the locals love Mexican food more then colombian also haha ya I get that vibe a lot too .. thats why I like to just wave and say hi where ever I go and I think it helps a lot but sometimes it does not !! haha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
and quite. Honestly. It’s not worth the risk
Nervous laugh.???!
Why are you so proud about saying you got the shit kicked out of you What the hell is wrong with your thinking
lmao stop throwing your lives away for women you fking losers. get some self respect
I stayed in that area on Cale 42 between 71 and 70. I walked that area at all hours of the day and night and nobody ever came up to me. Its busy during the day because a lot of small business there but at night its pretty quite. Im also an obvious foreigner but not necessarily from the US. It can be pretty sketchy at night near that Exito especially since Cale 44 is right near there which goes directly to El Centro. Homeless wandering around and some try to follow you so keep your head on swivel. I never used uber when I was in Laureles, I just walked everywhere. It's chill between 73 and 76 near laurels park, played my music super loud at 4am in that park and people were chill about it. But yeah man, as much I dig Medellin.. you have to always watch your back.
@916hellas thanks for watching !!! wow small world !! you definitely know the area haha yes I thought Laureles was the best option to live a normal life here in Medellin .. especially compared to Poblado !! I guess I got too comfortable / relaxed and used to being here so I didn't worry much .. sure enough I crossed paths with some guys that were on a mission to smack some gringos or anyone really .. can happen to anyone id say .. but yes walking around gives you a sense of freedom that im fond of and hanging out close to home is nice also .. overall I love medellin and wouldn't take back any of the time ive spent here !! just ya 1 min can have you face first on the ground also ha .. thanks again for watching / commenting !! much appreciated !!! :)
Think I stayed at the same place last year which was really nice in a nice quiet area. But when I went to get groceries the doorman suggested Exito and it was sketchy. Some guy was following me but I kept an eye on him so he knew that I knew he was there. Other that never had an issue.
@@milhouse7145no way haha ! ya exito is the go to spot for sure !! thats good, I'd say majority of people here are very very nice and welcoming :) just gotta be careful I guess ha .. thanks for commenting :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT Yeah for sure, I love Medellin too. Every time I'm there I feel free as an individual. Im trying to get out if this rat race so I can enjoy my life and eventually I'll make Medellin my home base. Medellin is way better than Bogota thats for sure. Yeah man, Laureles is supposedly the next best option after Poblado. Ive stayed there, Bombona which is between El Centro and Buenos Aires, near Centro Comercial La Central (the mall) which in Buenos Aires, and recently El Tesoro in Poblado. Ive stayed in Manila too which is in Poblado where all the hostiles and backpackers stay. I really enjoyed El Tesoro near Amsterdam Plaza but your'e right, it's pretty pricey in the Poblado hills. Fine ass women in that area and away from homeless, drug dealers, working girls, and people begging on Calle 10 near Provenza and Lleras. I hear Envigado is also chill and def less crime there. As well Sabaneta, just really not much excitement and things to do there and it's not walking friendly. Stay safe man!
@@916hellas said like a true champ !!! couldn't have explained the landscape better myself !! I've ran around via civica and explored all of medellin .. I wanted to live in San Diego since I'm from San Diego but it's a little rough there ha .. and Poblado is such a weird mix of shit and tourist traps totally not for me haha Laureles is a sweet spot I'd say .. overall bummed this happened to me so I just was hoping that it wouldn't happen to other people that want to come here :) thanks again for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
Sorry that happened to you.. but appreciate you sharing this for the folks.. its very valiant and thoughtful of you! all the best!
Don’t be sorry
@gettheschmack thanks for watching !!! its ok I am just hoping it doesn't happen to other people that want to come to medellin :) thanks for the comment !!! much appreciated :)
I lived in Laureles in 2021 for 6 months. I couldn't wait to leave that dangerous country. Looks like its getting way worse.
@daveaway thanks for watching !! yes it is a shame how dodgy / sketchy it can be even though overall its a beautiful country !!! thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
Walking around at 2am drunk DOES NOT mean you should get robbed! That's just animal behavior! And the city/country has problems!
@da_fonz thanks for watching !! haha ya in all honesty, south america is electric !! and people hang out until 4am most nights .. I was just at the wrong place in front of the wrong people I guess .. hopefully people can learn from my mistakes haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !!
@@SAFFIESsendsIT here in L.A you get jumped and robbed anytime in Daylight lol....
Shut up
That's because Laureles, Poblado, Floresta and some "rich" areas are full of thiefs and homeless. Bit in a normal hood like for example in middle of Itagüí is more safer than Laureles. Because if your hood have a local gang is difficult being robbed. And never walk alone at night in Laureles, the downtown, Poblado, Floresta, Santa Maria, and avoid every zone with invisible bounderies (Bello, Castilla, Manrique, Lovaina, Juan 23, La Divisa, Pradera, etc...) is easy avoid them. And never use cellphone alone or show it for many time. Try to use in a mall, bar, shop, but not in the street.
@d3adhad3s24 yes you are right !! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
That sounds like a disfunctional society. Hard to believe that not even the policie even bothered.
@ipalermo6509 id say colombia is a great country / culture and I have had a great experience 99% of the time .. some bad people here as well though .. I just happened to meet a few of them :( and yes the police didnt help me .. the friends i've made from here told me it was because when I told them i got robbed that they knew I didn't have any $$ ha ... thanks for watching + commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
Dysfunctional is the perfect word. I also would use Toxic
@@arthurraleigh5812unfortunately yes .. I hate to sound ignorant but tourism is a good thing at the end of the day !! haha thanks for commenting + watching !! :) much appreciated
No it's not, literally every one obsessed now with Colombia and the literally 1,000+ RUclipsrs promoting Colombia daily for profit were not even remotely interested in Colombia before the pandemic, they all flocked to Colombia because Thailand and Asia was closed, no one I know cared one bit about Colombia four yrs ago, now because of fools it's now dying as a fun destination. I use to go and I went to Thailand this December and it was literally 10x more fun than Colombia, Colombia is garbage @@SAFFIESsendsIT
I've lived in Colombia 5 years in October. Thank G-d nothing has ever happened to me. I blend in pretty well. Don't even know Spanish very well.
Ive done 10 weeks total in colombia from 2023-2024. Medellin is nice, especially Laureles. Nothing ever happened to me, i always took ubers if i needed to travel anywhere far. It can be sketchy, but i would do whatever i can do reduce my risks while still enjoying my time
@gosharksgo93 thanks for watching !! yes you are right ! thanks for the comment! much appreciated :)
I live in Barrio Conquistadores. I am disabled so I Uber to most places but I feel safe but I also know that you can’t let your guard down. I don’t drink, do drugs nor party so I think my boring life reduces my risk.
Sorry that about your incident. I am glad that you are Ok and I wish you a better experience in Medellin.
@tmack2506 thanks for watching !! yes everyone is at risk i'd say .. you never know !! it's ok I'm just hoping other people can learn from my mistakes ha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
In Medellin never fight back. Never take out something you would not want to lose, be careful walking down an empty street alone at night. You are lucky you are alive. One of them could of had a knife and then you would have been in real problems.
@lifewithdavid yes you are right !! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
Have some street smarts about you.
Dont walk around at night. Take taxis. Dont get too drunk.
Dont wear a bag....
Use your head. Put yourself in a robbers shoes. Imagine what an easy targer looks like, that was you.
Be wise.
@bassicuk1968 thanks for watching !! yes you are right !! I've learned that bags help me more than anything and most people rock bags / fanny's ha .. all a game because I've had guys shove their hands in my pants and i just look at them and we both laugh like nope sorry bro haha .. this guy tried to snatch my bag .. i didn't let him .. but he wasn't alone .. ive had another incident last summer where a guy on a motorcycle crashed into me and I didn't let him steal from me so .... momma didn't raise no bitch !! haha but ya i avoid drama but like to live a normal life .. tough to balance sometimes when your a white boy in south america haha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
No taxis bro only Ubers. Taxis set you up too
Giving advice saying take a taxi 😂😂 you can walk around at night just not in laureles or El poblado. This is were all the gringo action 🎬 happens 😂😂 I'm.sorry for laughing it's just so stupid everyone who comes here already know not to go on tinder and that it carries a risk to go to this party tourist streets they are waiting for u there.
I don't see how a taxi would have helped in this case since he indicated the attack was right outside of his house,
Not safe country. You are right.
Man. I think you should relocate. You’ve become a mark. I do appreciate you sharing.
@thedame9974 thanks for watching !! yes that is the plan haha hopefully others don't get stomped like I did !! thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
Got mugged in 2010 in Centro. I arrived at night and decided to walk around to get oriented. I knew the chance of robbery was high so I just took a litttle cash and nothing else. Sure enough two scruffy older teens flashed a knife and reached for my wallet (nothing but 20 dollars in it). It was over in 3 seconds! Not even time to get scared. I was very lucky. But no other problems then or in 2018. bike, walk, metro all fine in all areas. I hope it did not get worse but sounds like it did. If I go back I would stay in Manilla though. Middle aged gringo. I Visited other major cities in Colombia too and never had problems of any kind. In fact in South American cities I never had a problem, but in Quito I narrowly avoided problems by spotting some guys checking me out in advance of them trying anything. In future I will more likely travel with a friend. Actually Brazil is the most dangerous in my opinion but my experiences are all out of date.
@trainluvr I can relate !! haha it's super unpredictable for sure .. same with Brazil haha I agree glad you were ok but yes can be quick these kids are pros !! thanks for watching and commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
Hey, SD dude...I thought you gave up and returned back home! I just couldn't believe you tried to get street dope the last time, I watched your video... it was like really asking for trouble - big time! Gosh you got lucky, it could've ended up a lot worse...why are you sticking in Colombia? I've heard El Salvador is pretty safe now...😆
@evacoleman9170 haha once you get the travel bug it never stops ;) and yes buying weed here can be tricky haha Colombia is a cool country / culture and medellin has perfect weather .. maybe El Salvador is next !! thanks for watching and commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
El salvador is the new costa rica..
Within the past 20 years of united states salvadorian sending money back making hotels, mansions.with bukele stepping in all that stuff is worth it and pricey now..
@@SAFFIESsendsITWhoa!! Almost 5k views! That's awesome, things are happening, congrats...anyway, you're doing the right thing, you're not alone 😉 but still, safety should be the most important thing, when you travel!
@@evacoleman9170thanks for being here from the start !!! haha yes I'll always be a small creator it feels like but I like traveling and making videos :) and yes of course being respectful and safe is number 1 even though I like to "send it" haha thanks again for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
Out at night at 2am ; fighting back against people that can shoot you isn’t the smartest thing you can do.
Be safe man all of Medellin can be dangerous too many tourists
@54bigray thanks for watching !! yes you are absolutely right !! I hate drama and avoid it if possible !! I'd say it was kind of like a cat-like reaction for me to defend myself !! next thing I knew 5 guys were stomping me oof .. hopefully some people can learn from my mistakes .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
Bro, thanks for your honesty and take care of yourself out there
@wherethedaytakesyou9337 thanks for watching !!! and thank you for the nice comment !! much appreciated :)
Happy you are ok. Meddy is extremely dangerous for foreigners right now. I would consider leaving.
@qbpassportflexin thanks for watching !!! yes it is a little tricky for foreigners but overall just a beautiful city !!! I don't want to scare anyone .. I've been here for months and only a few bad days haha but hopefully this video will help people not get jammed like i did haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
No
Living in Laureles as a foreigner is dumb af.
@thinklascivious thanks for watching !! yeah idk !! I thought it was a cool area for a local vibe but being a gringo has been tricky haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
True
It depends on where in Laureles you are. La 70 is a dodgy area. There are other parts of Laureles that are more residential and a lot safer. That said, walking alone at 2am anywhere in Medellín is not the wisest thing you can do.
Where in Medellin should they live, lol??
Never had any problems, but I'm fluent in Spanish and the locals know me, also I'm over 70, so it may be that. Gotta forget the home culture and adapt yourself. Please take care of yourself.
Hey man...i stayed in that building where were filming!...I was in the 5th fl and remember late at night just throwing my garbage out the window on garbage night cause i was drunk everynight.
I had some wild times with the girls and the La 70 strip every night! Sorry to hear you got jumped. I would not recommnd walking around late at night.
I never had any issues out there. Im going to Barranquilla in a week to work and party at night. Medellin has now become a no go hot zone! Too many girls are drugging men!
@user-dk3up2nl1m thanks for watching !! hahaha no way that's so funny .. ya garbage night is no joke cant miss it !! hahah and ya man 70 is the spot ! good vibes every night .. just the walk home not so much I guess ha ... and yes the women are very beautiful so they get away with everything here if they try to pull a fast one haha ooff ... thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
I’m glad you made it out okay🙏🏼👍🏼✌🏼
@dondinimontefusco thank you !!!! really appreciate the kind words / comments !! :) :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT I personally would not walk alone late at night by myself in MDE, if I can help it-always taxi or Uber even if it’s just 3 or 4 blocks and especially in sketchy neighborhoods-I’m pretty surprised you got jumped in
Laureles!
@@DondiniMontefusco me too !! haha ive had countless days / nights here that were totally awesome .. just 1 really bad experience changed everything oof haha .. thanks for commenting :)
I’m from Medellin and I know is not easy living there, I’ve lived in New York since 5 and never had something like this happen to me here
why would that happen in nyc? Its not the 80s. But a few people still get mugged.
@jean_villegas medellin is a beautiful city and I like it !! but yes it can be dangerous fast as well .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@novelaego2404 always gotta have your head on a swivel !! haha thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
My wife is from Colombia, and every time I tell her that we should leave Spain and move to Colombia, she says, "No, Colombia is not safe."
I'm glad you're OK. Thanks for sharing your story.
I left Ireland almost a year ago to move to Colombia with my Colombian wife because I saw the writing on the wall for what's happening in Ireland and the rest of Europe. Ireland is exploding with riots, murders, rapes, robberies etc, all because of open borders and Africans and Muslims pouring in who hate the locals. Spain is having the same problems and it's going to get a lot worse. I live in Medellin now and despite the dangers here it feels like an oasis of calm compared to what's happening at home. Europe is being destroyed on purpose. My advice is to get out while you still can. My wife thought I was crazy 18 months ago when I said we need to leave for the future of our children. And despite life being harder here to make money, in less than 18 months Europe will be harder and more dangerous. Trust me. Get out while you can
@user-id1ul8os6q
I could have written that comment myself.
Over a year ago, I told my wife, who is also from Colombia, that we should move to Colombia. She thought I was crazy, but I explained everything that you've mentioned in your comment, plus a bunch of other things that are destroying Spain (mainly the Socialist/Communist government that doesn't protect the Spanish people). We are now in the process of selling our home here in the south of Spain. As soon as we sell our home, we will be relocating to Medellin. I don't see how Europe is going to cope with everything that's happening in a few more years, and I definitely don't see a future for my children in Spain.
Hope to see you in Medellin, I can't wait to leave!
@p.c.h.6721 wow tricky stuff huh? I love spain too .. I lived there for a little bit before I started this channel ! but yes as much as I love Colombia it can be dangerous in a quick second .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@p.c.h.6721 wow that is crazy !! man I wish I was still down there haha but had to leave .. hopefully again soon :) thanks again for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@user-id1ul8os6q wow that's interesting that Colombia is a better landscape for you !! it makes me think that I wasn't so crazy for wanting to explore options in Colombia ;) glad to hear that you like it as well ! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
Dude.. safety is #1 brotha. I been 12 times in 2 years. My 2 cents.. #1 stay in good 24 hours security place..#2.try to be in group or at least another person. #3 Don't resist . #4 don't stay out later than midnight..my cut off is 11pm. #5 take uber only, everywhere.
Please please stay safe bro.
@shabadime10 thanks for watching !!! yes you are right !! these are all great pieces of advice that will work for everyone !! I made this video so people can learn from me hopefully :) I do like submerging myself into the culture though when I travel and I have been here for months without much issues .. but yes I learned that an approach like the one listed will guarantee that you stay out of harms way ha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
Love the realness of your content bro and look forward to seeing more of your videos in 🇲🇽. How old are you if you dont mind me asking?
@nikozdorovetskiy4604 thanks for watching + appreciate the kinds words !!! haha I just hit 32 years young ;) thanks again for commenting !! much appreciated :)
. Having resided in Medellin for three years, the last year seems to have seen a spike in crime.
While sitting at Suramerica Metro, having a tinto. Street guy approaches begging for a cigarette...refused. Street guy wants to swap a pair of scissors (10,000cop?)...i refuse, he grabs my umbrella, threatens me with the shears. I recover the umbrella, start walking stairs into metro station...street guy attempts to kick my feet from under me. Bystanders have called the police. Street guy exits the scene...police arrive, 15 minutes later. Cruise the area...nothing.
One week later having another tinto, different location...street guy is now paying for his own tinto AND cigarette. See's me...departs.
Police can't seem to locate this guy...same neighborhood. Funny...peculair...paranoia?
@rhenderson9862 yeah you never know !! tricky sometimes .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
I was in Laureles, i had no issues, i went for a run, right by the university, i went for coffee to those multiple cafe shop, but you have to blind in, you have to be alert! Keep your space clear!!!
@frantz904 thanks for watching !! yes you are right !! night time is a little different and being a gringo can make you stand out .... I was surprised when I got approached it all happened so fast !! haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
Rule of thumb, unless you are in the touristy area like Provenza whee is ok to walk around when is dark, anywhere else, specially Laureles, ALWAYS take an Uber to the front of your place. Walking around late outside tourist area is inviting trouble.
@elitemarketerclub yes of course !!! thanks for watching + commenting !! much appreciated :)
i have a friend that got robbed in provenza recently. Someone pulled a knife on him
I was there on calle 48 by suramericana this winter. I walk everywhere for exercise . Even to Plaza Botero over 2 .5 km away. But i never go out at night. And i usually cook at home. And the only people I talk to and meet are online. Everywhere in public I don't talk to anyone because I don't speak spanish at all. Great video
@wc7480 thanks for watching !! haha yeah that's a good way to go and walking everywhere is nice there too because of the weather!! thanks for commenting :) much appreciated !!
Same with me. I meet girls through cam sites and screen them to reduce my risks. Its worked out for me everytime
Have fun walking to Plaza botero 😅 beautiful area for a walk
Tinder is very dangerous in Colombia.
Bro I'm a native new yorker with lots of family in Medellin. Glad you are ok but my advice bro is to not walk around alone very late/early morning in most places of South America unless its a busy area. There is a term there " no dar Papaya". Laureles is a cool upper class area but its also close to some rough areas so you will get criminals from neighboring areas in motos scoping out for easy victims dueing those hours. It's generally much safer in areas more south that are harder to access from those hoods like Envigado or Sabaneta. More chill though so you will have to Uber to the action more north if you want to party a lot.
@212og thanks for watching !! haha yes no de papaya .. don't give up the papaya haha oof and yes you are absolutely right !! I don't like to live in fear and am a respectful person but I got stomped !! lesson learned hopefully others will learn from me haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
You are right Sabaneta is a better location and more safe.. there is plenty to do there
@@derricksur9638 personally if I didn't have a need to commute during normal rush hours I'd be staying in Sabaneta or Envigado and Uber everywhere. Not judging but for those who want to have tons of party spots or bars within walking distance(tend to be most young party minded foreigners) will prefer El Poblado or Laureles which also attract the criminals scoping out for easy victims. Fighting back petty robberies will get you killed there. Not worth it. Those looking to walk around in a party state alone at night should do expensive Europe or safe expensive cities in USA.
As someone who lives about 1 min away from you you probably shouldn’t be showing the world where you sleep. That’s very green and let’s me know you’re an easy victim because you’re naive. Be safe
@iridemartaspeaks8513 thanks for watching !! haha small world !! yeah sounds like we are neighbors maybe we can be friends !! haha and the door code / lock is secure :) .. but yes staying safe is always the game plan ha !! hopefully this video helps others not get in a jam like I did .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !!
As someone from DC, is that area somewhere I could survive using my street smarts? Just want to spend a month there. Have been to Cartagena 6 times. your thoughts?
@@theflypilot yes if you can survive DC especially SE you’ll be fine. No shorts or slides or jewelry. Don’t walk around with your eyes glued to your phone and you’ll be fine
@@iridemartaspeaks8513 Thanks! I understand what you mean. Are you traveling alone, visiting or living there? I've never traveled by myself but I do speak solid Spanish. Have you been to Cartagena?
@@theflypilot I was living there but I solo travel yes. I’ve been to carta a few times
Came up in my suggestion and like your positive energy but bro rule #1 is always stay somewhere with doorman h24 or dont ever invite anyone over because they will have 100% chance of getting in your apt! but you can have your phone and walk just not on it in certain places so you have to get to know neighbourhoods asap and have to pay attention to surrondings if you see the same person/group and etc. The thing with Laureless that people that live there dont really mentions is that theres really a zone or 2 thats "safe" the rest is 50/50 like Poblado its Castropol, Las Palmas, Alejandra, Tresor and etc then the rest you cant really walk but I am bit more free able to walk from provenza to my place and even walked from Poblado to Belen near the airport by accident but because I pass for a negrito colombiano I wasn't bother.
I know its hard to do but if someone tries to rob you stop fighting back because some will kill you for it since whatever you have can put them well for a couple months or year. You got lucky that for you they didnt have that intent but dont play that game.
Why you would go to el centro!? like during the day time in control zones is fine since you just need to worry for pickpockets but other than that no no, even though theres a nice discotheca there but its 50/50 whenever you go so not worth it lol.
I dont know why no americans really talk about this but the reason why certain people get robbed and etc compare to others(americans) is because if you cant pass for a Colombia and especially you americans, caucasians and asians, you will be targeted so it may not be a normal habit for you but you have to be on your guard not to where someone thinks your guarding something valuable but yeah and scan your surroundings. Its something that someone should of told you before but you cant really walk at night like that and like you just said cabify or uber everywhere at night even if its 5-10mns away because its not expensive there anyways.
1 thing I also noticed living in Medellin is that you americans dont really stick together...and after meeting some I see why but they always have their clique or dont want to hangout with other americans lol but we europeans hear someone speaking our language or meet other europeans and we dont really care what their origins are and we will bring them into the group, tell them the do and do nots and etc. Which is why majority of victims are North American(Americans and Canadians except Mexicans). Not saying you should only stick with Americans but I dont the lack of Americans I see on youtube and Medellin doing that is crazy because listen to your video and it could of all been avoided if you had someone that warned you vs finding out.
But I hope that your stay in Medellin turns positive because it is really a beautiful city! You can submerge into the culture but you have to be aware.
@omaly92 thanks for watching !! and appreciate all the insight !! you are right !! I am the kind of guy that likes to submerge in the culture when I travel !! especially being alone ha .. I think there is more good in the world than bad !! I have been in some very "bad" areas and met the most amazing people .. so I guess I am a bit ignorant .. I see a lot of people in party mode in medellin so thats why I was hoping some people can learn from my mistakes haha and yes I stand out big time as a gringo with my super white skin and green ass eyes .. I''m used to getting a lot of looks but in my experience I just say hola and 99.9% of people say hola back and thats the end of it .. unfortunately there is some people that will see people like me and attack them like they are an atm haha thanks for commenting !!!! much appreciated :)
Bro you learn your lesson next time just give them your stuff it anit worth it your lucky af your not on dcbornrob channel for getting killed
So now word is out you're the new fresh meat and you won't do anything (serious), now what? Economy's rough gotta protect ya neck! Getting robbed that close to you means they have eyes on where you live. I was there in Cali/Bogota for a month. Moving to 4M+ per month would probably solve that. Spanish is required in Colombia. Colombia is NOT a place I'd be without it. Maybe Mexico, NOT Colombia. Because then you could make and have local friends or chat people up on the street etc. If you want to stay, learn Spanish.
@panicsellpapi thanks for watching !! yes you are right !! tricky for the gringo !! I do understand spanish quite well luckily and able to talk :) not my native language and everyone says I sound like a mexican (I learned there ha) but you are absolutely right !! cali / bogota is even more active apparently ? I have been here a few months and was planning to stay longer but cancelled all plans and going back to mexico .. all a game for me at this point unfortunately ha .. thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
Well you said it yourself. Not a good idea to walk around by yourself. Especially after dark Nothing good ever happens after midnight.
@joepaul4406 thanks for watching !!! yes exactly .. even if its only 2 blocks best get an uber for $1-2 haha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated :)
@joepaul4406…..you speak as if tourist areas that are safe don’t exist. Stop making excuses Medellin.
Hey bro! First of all, it’s not your fault as many people will try to tell you. You are lucky to be alive as many of the robbers do have weapons and have killed before. It’s better to give it up. It’s strange that you were knocked out for hours and are here to tell the story.
@phantastikal yes you are right !! can be really tricky down there !! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
The new medellin meta is picking ubers past 6:30 pm or have a car if you live there
@rjavier007 thanks for watching !! yes you are right :) thanks for the comment ! much appreciated :)
Rule number 1 is to never resist a robbery. A phone is not worth your life. People are killed here for resisting.
@jamo6758 you are right ! it's a cool city but you have to be careful too haha thanks for watching + commenting !!! much appreciated :)
Thanks for being honest….most guys on here try to make Medellin sound all perfect. Very dangerous city and tourist are marks.
@poobado it is a nice city !!! nice weather .. nature .. beautiful people .. good food !! sometimes there are some bad guys floating around though :( thanks for the comment :)
Very Dangerous??
@@doctorflynn5124 … yes very dangerous. If you think it isn’t let’s talk about it. You state your case as to why you think it isn’t and I will respond with why I think it is…. Your move.
Thanks for sharing this video! I don't like those youtubers who just post videos like..." look here everyone is suuuper nice"...blabla. unfortunately it is not the reality. Iam staying in Mexico for 1 1/2 years and visited different parts of the country. Nothing happened to me. I like the mexicans just have good memories. It might be all Latinamerica but the mentality in each country is different.
@user-cp2xo8pl6e thanks for watching !! yes I agree !! it is different in every country for sure .. thanks for the comment !! much appreciated :)
So 2 AM out and about. That’s dangerous anywhere
@TJR1357 yes you're right ! haha but not always ;) thanks for watching and commenting ! much appreciated :)
I hope you released this video after you left the airbnb. Not a good idea to advertise where your living
@joshlewis6249 thanks for watching !! the beauty of a ghetto vlog is the raw pov !! haha thanks for the comment !! much appreciated :)
No offense but laureless in my opinion is dangerous AF. Centro is safer. I am in Manila now but Poblado apartments with security are usually safer. Be careful with cheap units.
I spend $1200 for a furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 21 floor unit apartment with security in Manila Medellin with a one year lease
@h1inc816 thanks for watching !! yes I don't know.. it is a little dodgy but I think there is more good then bad !! i had bad timing I guess .. but wow sounds nice !! fancy ;) thanks for the insight and commenting !! much appreciated :)
I agree, el centro is safer than Laureles. I’ve lived in el centro for a year and a half with no problems.
@@jeffschueler1182 are you still here? I'm kinda bored lol let's grab a drink
@@h1inc816 Yep, I have a resident visa, Medellin is my home. Sure, I would be glad to visit with you.
Shoot I got mugged once dude sucker punched me out of nowhere broke my jaw shit sucked
Thx for keeping it real. Going Medellin next week
@mycl500 thanks for watching !! awesome ! have fun + be safe !!! appreciate the comment !! :)
Hey brother. I’m sure someone else already pointed this out by now but showing people exactly where you live is probly not the best idea.
@wheresrey thanks for watching !! yes you are right :) it is just an airbnb and I like raw pov style content :) hopefully its useful info for people interested in apartments here :) maybe im still here .. maybe i am not haha who knows ;) ;) thanks for commenting !!!! much appreciated :)
And people have the nerve to complain about the police in the USA
Those countries really have some dirty cops
@luissandman6114 thanks for watching !!! haha ya I don't have anything bad to say about police in usa :) thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
Man oh man hit me up if you want to tell ya story on a Livestream. Salute to ya 🍺
@razorraze2k thanks for watching !! haha sure why not ! I sure hope this doesn't happen to more people .. as I think colombia is an awesome country overall .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :) email me at saffiesofthesea@gmail.com if you would like to connect :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT ok 🍺
I have been all over a Medellin and never had any problems. Importantly DON'T wear slings bags even if its small. Making yourself a target, always turn costly watching your back. And checking who looking at and who behind. I see this all time, peope not paying actions. Laureles is been getting hot lately over there. No taxis at night, completely shady some are, only takes Ubers and don't be out pass 2am walking around. If you don't don't in your home state, don't outside the us either.
"never had any problems" what a complete lie! LMAO
@_jamesbradley__ Do you know me, homie, check your reply. Stay in your line
Just remember. Sleeping people can't hear you scream. 🤫🤫🤫
@defrank1870 thanks for watching !! haha yes you are right .. I didn't scream I got knocked out haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
Can anyone name a different city/country that has a big party scene like Medellin or isnt boring but is also as affordable (monthly minimum wage 300 USD) but is as safe as USA/Europe where you can walk around drunk alone very late at night everywhere?
@212og probably bali or bangkok haha
If you’re still here man and want to pass frisbee hit me up, I stay in El Poblado
@bruce_quin thanks for the shout !! haha I'm in mexico these days but much appreciated !!!! :)
I also got my iPhone pick pocked in metro 3 weeks ago
@tanweerahmed6861 thanks for watching !! these mofo's are sneaky !!!!! it's crazy .. true pros oof .. sucks .. hope all is well on your end and maybe you are using burners now ? I hate that they do that haha thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT yes but it's a night mare
@@tanweerahmed6861100% bull shit for sure !!! these people ruin everything when they do it ...
You must be an easy target then, because I ride the metro all the time and have never had a problem. Perhaps you should re-think your security plan and practice some situational awareness?
I'm a colombian, I'm just going to say. "no dar papaya" that's it, it's not rocket science and you dont need to be an expert to know that if you are in a place where there is a higher percentage of finding bad people you need to be careful at all times, if you guys don't like that a third world country is has it's flaws, the door is open, nobody called you here and promised you the sacred land. Everything in life has pros and cos, use your brain and analyze your situation every single time, but if you guys are so brain dead to not understand that basic common sense is necessary then don't even bother to ruin your "disney life" just for some 304's of Medellín. there is a saying very popular in here "El que busca encuentra" translate it and interpret it as you wish. Best regards but c'mon, how do you think us Colombians live here? think for a bit. I'm tired of always watching some foreigners complaining about stuff when they themselves get into those situations due to being so careless.
grow up
Two phones stolen and you have had the shit beat out of you? I’ve lived in Medellin a year and a half with zero problems.
@jeffschueler nice ! haha ya I had incidents and met people with much more / worse incidents as well .. it's all a mystery in colombia ! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
My boy that place is small . I live in Itagui and I have a 3 bed room 2 bath living room balcony pretty good size . And I have a tankless . Pretty new building with 1 parking garage and portería guy . And I pay $500 a month . This building is new too just finish built . You got gringo priced…
@marks4real501 thanks for watching !! wow sounds nice !! ya air bnb is el precio para gringos en serio !! oof .. laureles is close to poblado though so taxed ... thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
bruh why the fuck does he need a 3 bedroom lol
I am supposed to be coming to Medellin next month and I am honestly reconsidering. I am coming from the US and staying 3 days for dental work. Do you think it would be safe for me and my husband or should we not chance it?
@brittanymitchell910 thanks for watching !! I would say yes you can go and be ok :) medellin is awesome just have to be careful at night and take ubers :) thanks for the comment !! much appreciated :)
Did you ever get to go? If so how was it?
Man why on Earth did they take you to El Centro? That's scary as hell. Definitely lucky to be relatively okay
@vivahernando1 thanks for the comment + watching !!! I have no idea haha I got jumped in front of my house ... so when I was woken up by 2 cops 15 minutes away I was very confused haha .. luckily I just have some basic injuries from the rumble .. much appreciated for the comment again :)
Wow where are you from that this apartment is "they hook you up here"? But good choice, this should make it less likely for you to become a target.
Visiting countries where most people are broke their entire life, what can we expect?
@darkstardarth Colombia is awesome in my opinion! it is a beautiful country with a lot of beautiful people !! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
Tourism changes a place. When a place is already very dangerous, the two do not go together very well. Avoid Medellin. Mass tourism came to Medellin, a place where tourism was relatively rare just 15 years ago. Now, you are a target, nothing more. You can stay in other parts of Colombia, with care of course.
@duncanferguson8216 yes you are right oof haha thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
Been here for 3 yrs drink and smoke regularly, never been robbed , only by the cops
@eldonwillie nice ! haha yeah the cops are cool mostly but ya never know !! oof haha thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
zero accountability. you can get got anywhere.
@johnathansebastion407 yes exactly haha everyone is a target oof thanks for watching and commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
Around what street is good to stay in hotel in that neighborhood ?
Or perhaps other neibirhood ? Suggestions.... firt time visit.
Thank you
@mc.8290 thanks for watching !! it all depends on your budget and what you like to do !! poblado is the "nicest" area and most expensive but its got a lot of restaurants and the busy / crazy clubs and provenza. I stayed in laureles which is just outside of poblado and has a more authentic feel / less tourists and is a lot of cheaper. Look at airbnb and hotels if you want to see what im talking about ! :) thanks again for watching and commenting :) much appreciated !!
IM MEXICAN LIVED IN BELLO AND OTHER AREAS NEVER HAD 1 PROBLEM BUT THE DUDES ARE RACIST WITH GRINGOS IVE HEARD IT PLENTY AND MANY TIMES THE GIRLS ALSO USED TO BRAG HOW EASY IT WAS TO SCOPE OUT BLACKS FROM THE STATES... 😢
@RKELS69 thanks for watching ! yes you are right, it can be tricky around there for some reason ha .. appreciate the comment !! much appreciated :)
Sounds like those guys didnt care if you lived or died, your probably luck to be alive the cops dont seem to care either. Beautiful place to be just gotta watch your 6.
@dividend-shark90 yes such a cool city / country !!! I have had a great experience overall with most people / places here, I just happened to meet a few bad guys I guess ... and yes the cops did not care .. I have been told by locals that they are more interested in gringos with drugs and cash so they can make some $$ and since I didn't have either they left me haha ... thanks for watching / commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
That is actually not a good spot in Laureles, the closer you are to 70 and San Juan, the nastier it gets.
@jayc8127 thanks for watching !! Ya you’re right I learned it the hard way haha but 70 has all the hype!! Haha thanks for commenting ! Much appreciated :)
Man so close to home, I would of just ran to the front door. Doesn't look like there is any security in your building though?
@milhouse7145 thanks for watching !! haha ya I know right !! I should have just crawled up the steps lmao but no just a door code ... that's why when I woke up so far from my house I was sketched out and confused !! thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
Glad you’re ok. I’ve been jumped in robbed in my hometown Philly 3 times😂😂😂. i know that urge to defend yourself is hard to resist. Seems like in Medellin you gotta just take the loss
@inspireabundance thanks for watching !! oh no !! philly is no joke !! and yes I gotta go out swinging haha but ya if someone wants it here .. they will most likely get it .. however .. last summer I was here and a guy on a motorcycle tried to rob me and I fought him and won :) so I dont know .. maybe I was over confident and just trying to kick it haha thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
Tourists need to relax on going to Medlelin . There's MUCH BETTER , much less contimated places to visit in Colombia. I'll be uploading videos showing my dogs walking the street. Hope it inpsires some of the people.
Everybody in Colombia isn't doing this type of stuff. Just stay away from Medellin.
@canecorsoshow thanks for watching !!! yes colombia is an amazing country / culture :) I have enjoyed medellin it is a great city overall but just have to be careful because some people will target people like me :( it is important to be respectful as well which I always try to do .. so its a shame that still some people will attack a tourist for no reason.. let's see the pups haha :) I think that will show the true colors of colombia because everyone I meet is great :) thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
It's not for no reason. It's because you're their ticket out of poverty in a place with classism & racism is RIPE. The best way to avoid problems in 3rd wolrd countries is HELP PEOPLE versus just coming to live and flaunt your wealth. Essentially that's what you're doing with a video about a $500 a month apartment in a place where people only make $300 per month average . Make videos where you help people. The streets of Colombia are watching RUclips all day every day. Get known for the right things and not just being, what many would label 'a new age colonizer' or selfish opportunist. Latin America is DEFINITELY having a moment of realization about how foreign countries have exploited them and rejected them for entry for years and now all those people wnat to come here now b/c of inflation@@SAFFIESsendsIT
@@CaneCorsoShow thanks for the meaningful response !!! I completely understand and agree !! The economics of the city is tricky for someone like me who is from usa .. In San Diego the same apartment is $2500-$3000 USD so I am showing my primarily american audience the value that is available here :) It's a vicious cycle though because if we come down and contribute to the economy here people hate us :) so life's a bitch huh ? haha all in all its a small world and I'm a personable guy at the end of the day with zero ego and love traveling :) thanks again for your comments !! much appreciated :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT Def just tring to give you perspective. Honestly, do videos helping people... that energy.. you'll see how people change around you.
Feed the wolves or the wolves eat you.
Its true that there are a lot of safer cities in Colombia that i dont mention so they dont blow up lol. Medellin is like NYC in the 80's but with a major Narco past to boot. NYC in the 80's was still considered an amazing city according to history but it wasnt nearly as safe as it is today. Someone walking around drunk at 2AM in NYC during the 80's was asking for it. Same concept. As a tourist always remember that the minimum wage there is like 300 USD A MONTH.
He got jumped this weekend. Look at him. Seriously is anybody surprised?
@hammertyme8392 not this weekend luckily and yes I was surprised !! haha thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
I’ll be there in laureles mid April, 1st time there , I won’t be too far Calle 70 either
@jesselopez5982 thanks for watching !! nice man, have fun be safe !! its a cool place overall ;) appreciate the comment !!!! :)
What kind of burner phone do you recommend?
@dondinimontefusco thanks for watching / commenting !!! much appreciated !! :)
I do like iphones so if you are in usa and want a good burner for a trip I recommend an unlocked iphone 6! They are about $30-$50 and you can still download all the software updates / apps.. it's the last one that works !! Get yourself a sim card in your destination country for about $10 for the month and pop it in and you are good to go !! Also put on a passcode so if it does get stolen they cant access anything .. I only used it for whatsapp and everytime my phone got stolen I saw that they couldnt access because whatsapp will say last time "seen" haha
@@SAFFIESsendsIT I’m thinking I can get what you are talking about in MDE; there are a few places, from what I understand
@@SAFFIESsendsIT very helpful!! Gracias!
@@DondiniMontefusco of course !! salud !! :)
I know it sucks getting robbed, but try getting it in your head to NOT resist them! I'm guessing whatever they were trying to take is NOT something you were willing to give your life over! And that's the chance you take whenever you decide to put up a fight over someone taking an ITEM from you! This could have ended a lot worse!
@patrickc5768 thanks for watching !!! and yes you are right .. sometimes it is a natural reaction !! it all happened so fast .. hopefully I can help other people by being an example haha thanks for for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@SAFFIESsendsIT No prob man! I'm glad you made it out alive. You seem like good people. I enjoyed watching your video. Stay safe and keep up the good work!
@@patrickc5768thank you !!! much appreciated :) :)
This incident happened at 2am?
@antoniocardenas7377 thanks for watching !! yes I'd say it was about 2am when I was walking home .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
don't carry a bag or walk alone 2am nor both
@agente180 yes you are right ! haha thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
bro, u're talking kinda slow - 420 -4 lyfe but I had the playback on double speed
@absfinal thanks for watching !!! hahahaha yes I love smoking weed .. they got some good stuff here :) thanks for commenting !!! much appreciated ;)
Do you think if you had not been drinking and it was the daytime...would this assault happen?
@ssamsan thanks for watching !! there is more good then bad in medellin for sure !! but did have someone try to rob me during the day before also with no alcohol .. I was going to a coffee shop ha .. so you never know !! appreciate the comment :)
Bummer man I’m going to be in Provenza next week coming from Chicago I am more aware of the things that could happen anywhere. But for starters try not to walk at night I don’t recommend it anywhere and people watch you even when you feel safe. Also absolutely fight back unless it’s materialistic you can get that back. Hope to see you get better and speedy recoveries 💪🏿
@b3lld4 thanks for watching !!! yes of course hope you have fun !! provenza is the hub for night life !!! 99% of people and places are ok most of the time here :) just wanted to help others make sure they don't get in a jam like me haha thanks for the comment !! much appreciated !! :)
My love for Medellin is dying everyday
@salsacolombiaus thanks for watching !! medellin is an amazing city but sometimes it can be a little tricky when people act bad !! most are very nice and the weather / food / vibe is amazing :) thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
that's why I go everywhere with my fanny pack in the front, then I use a $50 iphone 7
@temprmj1 yes you are right ! iphone 7 + passport bag is what I was using as well haha and they snagged em oof haha thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
You do realize it's illegal to drink alcohol on a public street in Colombia. At least don't post it online if you're going to do it. Duh!
@armin9916 haha idk! I never had problems with police and say hi whenever I walk with a beer .. thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
Damn buddy lol I’m Colombian so you should know you gave them papaya. Watch your back 24/7 and run as fast as you can next time.
@elchosenjuan thanks for watching !! jajajaja ya no se tal vez !!! jaja I am a natural born fighter but its best I run next time jaja thanks for the comment !!!! much appreciated :)
Wow amazing, how did you manage to find so much trouble, I have been going to medellin since 2001 and lived for 3 years previously and now again for 2 years and never got mugged or drugged. I can't figure out why everyone with a RUclips channel is so unlucky and constantly finds trouble, what is the reason? Way back in 2001 Colombia was considered the most dangerous place in the world, today it is a paradise compared to most major cities around the world but still RUclips Vloggers seem to find trouble everywhere, please tell me your secret?
That’s what I say. I go there often and always have the best time
@mcluvin65 thanks for watching !! haha I don't know !! I didn't have the camera or anything ... I think maybe people take my kindness for weakness ?? I do say hi to everyone pretty much .. I might help / hurt me but I'd rather be friendly / respectful versus cold and stand off-ish .. its typically helped me in my travels to be friendly .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@ivangomezguitar9518 thanks for watching !! ya I don't like to live in fear and I love the culture / city here !! it's a shame I got ran up on but I figured it was time for people to know it can happen since I wasn't ready for it ... thanks for commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT so sorry this happened to you and glad you are alive 🙏
@@SAFFIESsendsIT what does being friendly and saying hi have to with being the mugged or attacked? Are you sure you didn't forget to mention some other details that might have been a factor in your beat down?
Well - you did what you’re not supposed to do in a city you don’t know well. Getting drunk and walking alone at night is the worst idea even in the US. Friends have gotten robbed and beat up in Seattle for walking around alone drunk. You just don’t do that. Lesson learned buddy!
@rigobertogarcia6625 thanks for watching ! yes you are right ! appreciate the comment as well :)
any normal city good or bad people are out at night. Seattle is just a trash ass city where people dont party
You have an easy attitude about being jumped. You could have been killed? They beat you up and brought you to another part of town?
@Dahon5 thanks for watching !!! haha yeah I would say that I was in a situation that could have been life or death unfortunately after waking up on the street by the police tapping me with their feet .. yeah I was in the hood for sure .. hopefully people can learn from me .. thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
its life
How long you there for?
@cawbrown thanks for watching and commenting !! I was in medellin for 2 months
dam bro. twice in a month. i would of left the country the first time.
@rickyticky3350 haha yeah ... the first time I considered a gringo tax ... the second time I got my ass kicked haha .. all a game huh .. thanks for watching and commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
@@SAFFIESsendsIT "haha yeah", that's a goofy response on these replies
@@coderlicious6565 life's too short :) gotta send it :) no pun intended ;) thanks for watching + commenting !!! much appreciated :)
@@coderlicious6565he’s a haha goofball haha his way around Medellin dodging scopa y banditas
Kinda sounds like you want to continue getting beat up? I don’t get it. I would have left right away. What are you trying to prove there?
I’m white moving to laurels I lm def gonna be 100% safe cause gods on my side
Be careful man.
😂😂
@coolproducts44 thanks for watching and commenting !! :) much appreciated !! :) and yes !! be careful, it's cool here I just was hoping to help others that wish to visit :)
@angelchavez2154 thanks for watching and commenting / replying to comments !! much appreciated :)
@vivahernando1 thanks for watching and commenting / replying to comments also !! much appreciated :)
Who gets drunk at night in Colombia. You lucky you’re intact.
i dont even drink and this is a dumb comment. Everyone drinks and parties
@novelaego2404 you only live once ! haha thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
@toniwertman4818 yes you are right ! thanks for watching and the comment !! much appreciated :)
Facts.
@bruce_quin thanks for watching and commenting !! much appreciated !! :)
Don’t be walking at night at 2am drunk.
@rustynail3630 thanks for watching !! yes that is correct !! haha in poblado and laureles people stay out until 4 am but once you hit the side streets it can be tricky oof thanks for commenting !! much appreciated :)
could have easily been avoided by simply staying in a hotel instead of Airbnb and taking an Uber.
@gabe5892 thanks for watching !! yes a lot of nice hotels for short stays but I have been here for a few months so Air bnbs are nice and I was hanging at a place I always hang out at 2 blocks away :) Hopefully these crimes stop so more people can experience how cool this city is like I have up until this experience !! Thanks for the comment !!!! much appreciated :)
True, this guy is slow on the uptake on the right way to go about things
@@SAFFIESsendsIT for sure man what those people did to you was wrong period and I hope karma gets to them. I'm strongly against any criminal activity. Economic conditions doesn't justify it in my opinion. I'm just saying visitors shouldn't be scared or expect this to happen to them because it can be easily avoided with very little compromise. Like you just take an Uber to your destination and then back home and your phone/bag won't get jacked it's that simple. The burner phone is a good idea tho if you are going to walk around! One of the characteristics of Laureles is that there's a lot of quiet/hidden streets. The Uber drivers will tell you not to be walking around this area at night. I know two blocks probably seemed like no big deal but it actually was a very wreckless decision. Stay safe man
homeboy went to meet a girl from online and guys jumped him! classic. spoiler alert, no girls
Laureles is not a chill spot like you said if you got jumped outside your place
I always have a question why all you visitors don’t have a knife or some thing on you to protect yourself even if it is illegal just like in the hood here I’d rather be caught with it then with out it
I’d strap up and register it
@rojovision1 Thanks for watching !! and yes I was thinking of getting a knife but a lot of places will pat you down in Laureles as well so it depends how you want to go about it .. I have friends that have also had knives pulled out on them for their phone / belongings so its a tricky situation in general .. hopefully the crime stops at some point but I dont know !! haha thanks for commenting :)
The cops probably didn't understand you. Still fucked up though.
@anonmon6236 thanks for watching !! my spanish is not the best but I think they understood me haha they both looked at eachother and left .. my friends from here told me they left me because when I said I was robbed they realized that I didn't have any $$ haha crazy .. but thanks again for watching and commenting !!! much appreciated !!! :)