Colombia is Just as Dangerous as You Think (robbed at gunpoint)
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Support the show on Patreon
/ smallbrainedamerican
Support the show on Spotify
podcasters.spo...
Podcast RSS Feed: rephonic.com/p...
• Robbed in Colombia (Co...
Paypal paypal.me/Conn...
Venmo @Conner-McBee
Instagram / smallbrainedamerican
You are right and you are lucky. My friend Marcel Petreaneu was murdered in Colombia in Nov 2023. Shot and killed during a failed robbery in public at a restaurant. You were right to leave the next day. Stay safe.
So sorry to hear that bro. Could have been a lot worse
That's horrible I'm sorry
I’ve lived here 8 years
Colombia is like watching a herd of 50 ZEBRA crossing a river full of CROCODILES... 3 get killed. And the other 47 tell you how "safe" the river is
As Colombian that comment is a genuine lol 😂
Didn't u post this same thing in another vids comments? Or did someone else just say the same thing as u in a story bout bad Columbian experience? Lol
Yeah, copy-paste comment for likes
Half the cities in the US of A have worse ratios than that now.
@@dedlede777 You're an idiot, not true, Colombia news is 100% propaganda they hide all the stats. Tourism is the lifeblood of their economy
This guy is completely right. I am Colombian and I live here and he is not lying. Good video
I was supossed to go to Cali this past weekend, I changed my mind. I recently got in contact with my old neighbours after 20 years and they were a lovely family. I told them I was visiting Cali and they were willing to travel two hours to drive me around but I didn’t trust it. I thought they might try to get me robbed. Just never know.
@@DetroitRed03 So a "lovely family" you know reached out to you offering to reconnect and show you around, and you declined because you were afraid they might try to get you robbed? That is some next-level paranoia. It sounds like you need some serious help, possibly medication too. Thinking like that isn't normal. And this was CALIFORNIA. Not even close to as dangerous as a country like Colombia. I think it's time for you to get off the internet.
@@jazzfeline5970 Lol you played yourself. I was referring to Cali, Colombia… why would I be talking about California when this video is about COLOMBIA? Also, I haven’t seen this family in 20 years. I don’t know who they’ve become. People change. It’s not like I’ve been in contact with them. Lastly, people from Colombia, specifically Cali and Calarca tell me don’t trust NOBODY from Colombia. Yeah do you see how stupid your reply was without actually comprehending and opening your mind. Nice try.
@@jazzfeline5970 That’s how people like you get drugged, robbed & killed in Colombia.. for being too trusting.
@@jazzfeline5970why would you assume California when the entire context is Columbia….
I discovered your channel while you were in Japan. I think you give of an essence of freedom and enthusiasm and we can all tell that you’re just doing what you’re doing because you want to do it, and because of that, we can all live vicariously through you
Good content for sure
It’s awesome to see it grow !
The wisest move was calling and listening to your gf. If something gets stolen there, its gone. Let it go. Getting into the police car would've made your day exponentially more complicated. I'm glad you're alright and made this video. Many Colombians will claim you "gave papaya", I guess by walking around and existing. The more different you look, the more you stand out, the more you are an obvious target. Crime rates are up in Medellin and Colombians and foreigners alike are getting robbed or poisoned weekly. The police in Medellin do not even keep track of scopolamine poisonings unless they have to send a body back to North America or Europe. I'm just waiting for one of those paid, blonde, foreigner Vloggers to pop up with " COLOMBIA ES UNA CHIMBA!!" and pretend everything is normalizing. As someone who has been back and forth for over a decade I can say there is more tension now. Medellin has always been a crime-ridden, violent place. But cost of living, inflation, and a huge influx of foreigners (who are seen as the cause of all of the inflation by many locals) doesn't make a calming mix.
Very wise response , thanks for reaching out
The victim blaming by colombians is horrible. It made me hate the cointry, and sad to say this, hate the people somewhat.
Colombia is massively over rated
I wonder if coke didn't exist if they would have the same kind of crime/theft problem? Or if it just was never made illegal cause if cartels are based on it, then creating this law created the problem.
I was drugged and robbed in Colombia, is a horrible place. After living there in Medellín in One year I never going back
How? Were you in the restaurant? Or a club?
@2987fjhkiq I don't think so, Colombia is well known for being dangerous, and famous for being the place where woman use scopolamine to assist robberies. I also lived there for a year, and fortunately had a very good experience. Everywhere I went, locals would be very friendly and also very concerned, warning me of bandits. Seems like there's plenty of warning, people still go rocking the most expensive katmandu gear, go-pro's in hand, flashy jewellery, and sadly many arrogant people who behave badly, drinking heavily and getting out of control in tourist trap areas, disrespectful toward locals, treating woman poorly. Many tourists ignore all the warnings.
It’s a stressful place to go ok vacation even if you have to take all theses precautions 😮😮. You go on vacation to relax and de stress and enjoy yourself. And not to add more stress to it. Colombia is simply a dangerous country
@Chainbreak2023 Travelling and vacation are not the same thing. If you want to relax and destress, go to a resort, or a spa, most people don't even need to leave their country for that. Most people who would go to Colombia are looking to experience a new culture and have an adventure. Which can also be relaxing at times, but that's not the point of the trip. Even in Colombia if you stay in a resort and only travel with a tour group, then it's extremely safe. These issues are for people exploring outside of those safe systems.
Your fault, not theirs.
i'm really happy about the success and audience you've cultivated through this not merely because you went through a lot through out your trip but because of your honesty about your opinions and experiences. there wasn't any clickbait, you were authentic about your opinions, your youtube username itself. i became curious about your channel through your brutally honest post about india, and found the iraq one (where i was born and raised!) and became ecstatic that you went. i was really hoping you'd go to the better areas of Baghdad, but it was wonderful to witness anyway. hope this turns into more
As someone who used to travel (it’s been 5 years and I was only gone for 3 months) and works in a bank now, your channel brought a lot of enjoyment back into my life. It reminded me of the excitement of the travel bug as well at the major fears. The weird shit that happens is no joke. I had Christmas dinner with a family in Ireland that turned out to be a family of kinky people lol shit happens. But your channel brought me a lot of joy and keeps me from keeping my mind in just the grind. I may not have the balls to go anywhere longer than a month but you make me look forward to planning some travel again. You don’t tell people to like and subscribe, you’re just real and I’m definitely sold. I’ll keep following, even if it’s just a podcast!
I'm a full time editor for a couple RUclipsrs and it is absolutely wild watching your success. It's like you are doing nothing "right" (meaning you aren't just trying to please the algorithm) and yet it is so enjoyable to watch and obviously is paying off big time for you. Congrats on everything Conner.
spot on
I wholeheartedly agree with you. His videos are just a joy to watch. Happy to be a new subscriber.
What do you mean? This guy has a huge following of more than 200k on another channel. 1,307 members on patreon. That is how he is pleasing the algorithm.
It’s called having personality honesty
This type of content is on the Big Rise. Sam Sulek a head if this "trend"
The most annoying thing about Colombia, is how nationalistic the people are and how they get so easily offended the most minor criticisms, even when they're true. I was robbed there, and nobody gave a shit. They just told me how much "worse" the US is with mass shootings, and found ways to whataboutism their way out of acknowledging how much prevalent crime is there. The copium they take down there is insane. I have no hope that the levels of safety will improve any time soon.
but lets let in all the illegal immigrants that columbia doesn't feel are fit for society tho, amirite fellow radical communists?
yeah gringos who dont know the land shouldn't go. Unless you actually come from upper class family in Columbia who know where to not go under any circumstance you're rolling the dice. I wouldn't hang out in Colombia casually and Im Latinx
@@MinecraftKid120 You spelled ColOmbia wrong and called yourself Latinx lol you sound like a pocho to me
This is off topic sort of , but i play dota 2 a lot and many times im matched with south american players. I always found it hilarious that when our team starts losing and the team starts blaming each other , the south americans start making fun of the Americans for the mass shootings. In reality south america has drastically , DRASTICALLY mass shootings on all fronts including school ones. They just dont report on it near as much and theybtend to pay more attention to our politics than theirs.
@@Staring4827 Yea it’s so immature and ridiculous. I think they just struggle with an awful inferiority complex and need to find ways to make themselves feel better about where they’re from. Deep down inside, they all know they’d book it to the US if given the opportunity. I wake up and thank the lord everyday I wasn’t born down there lol they haven’t contributed shit to this world. South America has practically no innovation and is home to some of the most dangerous places on earth. Nationalism is one hell of a drug
I've lived in Medellin for nearly 20 years and have raised my kids here but sadly although to me it feels 'safe', the truth is I'm just accustomed to being on high alert in certain situations / places and taking the sort of subconscious precautions that I would never take back home (Australia). I've had several guns put in my face over the years. I do still love this place but you're not wrong about taking safety very seriously.
👍👍
Man I really enjoy watching your videos and enjoy how REAL and GENUINE you are. There are too many fake people out there. Keep it up!
Mate totally understand what you would have felt like for that 2 years! You deserve the blow up, you’ve hustler super hard and didn’t give up and now it paying off!
Really good advice about making the videos you care about, that’s basically more my focus now!
Ive been spreading the word of your channel since you had 500 suscribers, keep it rolling man
thanks to you know he has 100k. cause you told all these people
Your authenticity is so refreshing. No scripts, no plans, just see how it goes..👌👏 thank you for great your great content!
Happy you are ok man. Medellin is definitely not as safe as many people online try to make it look like. Many naive people come down here not understanding the culture and that can get them in trouble real quick.
Completely agree , love your Chanel btw
Bro awesome channel. But i think you hit it spot on. Many "naive" people come and visit. Understanding the culture and how to move around here like you said, is key. Personally, my family or i have never gotten robbed or anything but we also take our precautions. Unfortunately, some people look like easier or better targets than others. For example, older people, women, younger girls and boys, and some foreigners. This is why my parents wouldn't be able to walk certain streets at night in the center of any city like i would, they would be more at danger than someone like me or my age. I do hope these cases dont increase tho.
Either way, i hope no one gets scared from coming down here. At the end of the day I think there are a lot of people that are able to live a calm life without getting bothered or bothering anyone else down here. Colombia is a pretty amazing country! 🇨🇴
@@78motorsColumbia is a s***hole lol.
As Colombian, I enjoyed your journey from Ireland to Japan. A lot of laughs... 👍🏻
Advise from a local:
We don't have hook up culture, never chase girls alone. Chill out in group.
Never take cabs on the street, use an application or Uber.
Be careful with your cellphone on public transport and be careful where you take out your phone.
sounds like countries in africa
@@budgetking2591 nah we do better.
Agreed with budgetking colombia is on par with a country in africa it might even be safer to travel to african countries
@@Snezit try south Africa lol.. Don't get me wrong, this place was safer years ago
This guy is weak. He bitches about every land he goes to. He needs to do some research.
Just found your channel. I traveled the world from 19 to 25. Your content is ace…top tier entertainment. There’s a very chill, witty, but strong energy to your travel presence. It’s a fine balance between being too confident and or too scared. Also love how low budget you stay…that’s where the good stuff happens. I’d suggest doing a merch line to make some extra money! Keep it up man!
My sister's iphone got pickpocketed here in Brazil, my sister was able to track it (Pretty sure it was using her best friend's iphone) and she went to the police station with her best friend. The cops took both of them in the police car to where the phone was, called reinforcements, arrested the person that had her phone (found a bunch of other stolen phones as well), gave my sister her phone back and dropped her off at the police station.
Bro in the last two months since i’ve found your channel you’ve become my favorite youtuber by far. Your dedication and grind feels so real in a world where everything is faked, and that alone makes me relate to you more than anyone else. I’m glad the algorithm led me to you, and I know it’s just the beginning for you. Keep grinding and wish you all the best💯
i love your main channel and this podcast you got going on. i also love that you dont hold back on the real shit. this is what we need. underrated asf
Super raw content. Keep it up. I’ve got some of my buddies watching your stuff now its hard to find people like you.
Not raw. He bitches about the nicest places in these countries.
Me and my dawgs cancelled our plane ticket last week. Was going to be our first time in Colombia. But after all the robbery and killings that’s been going on, we cancelled our ticket. We’re heading to Santo Domingo, DR instead. Be safe, bro. God bless!
Santo Domingo is a total dump and actually more dangerous than colombia
As a southamerican (from Venezuela) I don't even feel safe in my home country. I walked at night until I was probably 25 y/o and never did it alone, and now I know I was taking a huge risk. Walking at night is not advisable at all in South America, even if you are in a small or large group, senior or young. The only place in this part of the world I've felt safe-ish is Buenos Aires, although I haven't travelled much either. I only know some parts of Colombia and Quito, Ecuador. Uber and taxis are safe to use only in Buenos Aires. And they are affordable. This is also something you shouldn't do in Venezuela nor in Colombia, best to have a local recommend a trusty taxi driver by full name and with a straight record. Things are very different over here...
Every time I go to Colombia I use Uber and never had problems. How would you have problems in an Uber? The app has all the driver’s details if he does a crime he gets caught
Venezuela isn’t safe. That’s why Venezuelans are escaping to the US. You guys love socialism. Which is why the govt is allowing you in.
@@thesilversurfer1071The Uber could rob you or set you up lol.
@freewithnature Uber has all of their information so they would get caught
I just love how honest and real you are man. It's rare to see these days. Big respect and good luck in your future journey!
I have not seen any of your other videos…but I am subscribing just because you said you’re doing things for yourself.
Many content creators get caught up in doing things that everyone else wants that the passion and eventually their personality gets lost.
I went to Colombia for 2 weeks and basically just did the coffee regions. No issues, but 100% agree with you. Will I go back? No
Dude, as a Colombian-American, I don’t even go to that sh*thole. I use to go when I was younger because we would go on family trips and the amount of times shady shit would happen was limitless. My father who’s from Cali, was robbed at gunpoint by not ONE, but THREE-FOUR people on motorcycles. Forked up some, if not all the money he had brought on the trip. As you could imagine, it ruined everything. And that wasn’t the last time. It’s just an all around terrible place. I still have vivid memories of the violence after everything happened with Pablo Escobar (as an American kid, traveling to Colombia) it was shocking to say the least. It was all in the air. I have a friend that lived here in the states and moved back to Colombia and we were actually having this discussion about how dangerous it is. Particularly where my mom and dad are from (Medellin, Cali, respectively) and she scoffed at what I said which threw me for a loop because I was like, didn’t they literally just kidnap a professional soccer players father and demand a ransom…? But much like what you’re saying, the lame RUclipsrs and people that so staunchly defend it like it’s not the actual sh*thole it is, is appalling. I could tell you countless stories about similar experiences that have happened to acquaintances and relatives. I look super gringo too, and I have another buddy that’s half Colombian half white, I can assure you that if both of us were walking around Colombia minding our business, somebody was watching us. You and your friend reminded me of what me and my buddy would have happened to us. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful country, but the bad far outweighs the good. I haven’t been in years and probably not going anytime soon. It’s getting too hot around the world and people are desperate. Glad you’re safe though fam. Life is cheap in Colombia. They wouldn’t hesitate to put one in you if it really came down to it.
Sorry about your experience. Colombia is my adopted country. I’ve been married to a wonderful Colombian woman for 22 years. The people of Colombia are amazing. And everything you said is true. Americans should absolutely not go to Colombia “loose” as I heard one ex-pat living there put it. IF you go, you need to learn and follow safety protocols exactly. You should be able to speak Spanish and you should have local Colombians that you can trust with your life and you need to listen to them carefully. If you’re just looking for a fun and easy time in South America, try Uruguay or Chile or Argentina, not Colombia. If you go to Colombia, you need to follow the advice of my high school football coach: keep your knees bent, keep your head on a swivel, and protect yourself at all times! And I say this as someone who loves Colombia. 🤷♂️
Or panama
Life is a journey of highs and lows. Glad you are safe. Thanks for not making things seem better or worse than they are and keeping shit real. Much love bro.
🙏🙏
I'm glad you persevered through the bumps in the road man! I really appreciate your content and look forward to seeing it prosper further!
ty for the originality boss ! 🙌
So very happy for you Conner. You deserve every piece of success that's coming your way
Your Epiphany seems to align with my recent realization of what really matters and ignoring the noise. I appreciate you talking and sharing about your journey towards your growth. It just reinforces my thinking.
I'm sorry to hear that. It was great to meet you here. Your experience has made me even more cautious when getting around Medellin.
I appreciate the South American content
I’m going there all 2024
I’m watching !
I felt pretty safe around Cartagena ---> santa marta ---> taganga ---> parque tayrona
Even slept in a hammock on the beach a few nights (2015ish)
No issues............ although I did meet a girl in Cartagena, left my backpack in the hostel and went off with her for a whole day..... didn't tell anyone and people at the hostel thought I got kidnapped.......... knock on wood all went well.......... Literally for days I walked around solo taking pictures with my phone of street art, cannons, castle wallks, etc no issues
@@tremblencethat was almost 10 years ago why would that be relevant anecdotal data now?
been watching your stuff from Malaysia, not that it matters where I'm from but I guess my point is you would be surprised who watches your videos and knowing how many people you inspire along your journey. keep at it bro, love your authenticity and I look forward to seeing you going places in life!
going back to colombia in january for a month! cant wait
I discovered this channel I believe about a week or two ago. I relate to getting down about views as I used to stream on Twitch. As much as I love you as a "small" RUclips, I really hope you do start shooting up in views and subscribers. You most definitely deserve it. Much love ✌🏻
Watching ur vids are genuinely so inspiring. Makes me want to strive for a more exciting life and take more risks. Keep up the work man it’s very appreciated
Mr. Connor, your videos are fantastic and so entertaining. My wife and I are addicted. We can't wait to see what 2024 holds for you and your adventures. Burmese adventures in Myanmar were intriguing. Just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work.
thanks brother
you hit the right formula - "cool shit that i would like." We have a very similar mentality on a lot of things, from what I've seen, so it's been a real joy to watch your adventures. Somehow your storytelling makes it easy to imagine myself having these same adventures, even the trafficking because that's the kind of shit that would happen to me at the end of the day.... lol
I love your mentality and videos. Keep going sir! ❤🧠🇺🇸
First video I saw of yours was "Inda sucks don't come here" lol... I have a feeling you got big boost from that one from the funny title.
your india videos were the first videos i saw from u and i loved them and went back and rewatched a bunch of them in one night lol
When I was on the road in the US in my early 20s I also saw human trafficking out in the open and was quite traumatized by it tbh. I knew but it’s something else when you are seen as disposable. That shit is everywhere. I hitchhiked. Wanted to find myself or whatever. Wouldn’t do that again now that my brain has fully developed. Thank you for making awesome authentic content. Keep being you, vibes man. It’s inspirational that you’re able to support yourself authentically. Goals. You’re real. 💜😎✨
Buddy, Believe in Jesus!
Awseome to hear. I always try to comment on your videos to give them a boost. You have some dope content.
You have an authenticity to your channel and that is much appreciated these days. Too many videos are just feel-good generic nonsense (e.g. the idea that every country is great and full of noble people) or too sensationalistic (think of channels that focus on Colombia - either how dangerous and scary it is or how COL is a sex free-for-all). You have a good mix of sentiments and stories, because that's how the real world is. Some things are better, some are worse. Some are scary.
With regard to COL, I've been there twice and I don't think I want to come back. I had a LOT of fun, but I didn't feel comfortable at all, knowing the crime rate. It's not worth going to a place where you have to watch your back all the time.
I'm super proud of you dude and super happy to have been able to see your channel grow from the beginning! I'm excited to see what else you make!
Thanks my brother
You being yourself is what got you so many subscribers , applaud yourself 🙏🏽 Love
I love it that your videos are blowing up!! Can't wait to see what the future holds 📈
Your channel is one of the realist travel channels on RUclips. You've inspired me to get on camera with your style
Thank you for making this video. I recently found your channel about 7-8 months ago, and it's been so much fun to watch. You have inspired me to start traveling (I quit my job and will begin solo traveling in April). Nonetheless, this story has been very insightful. I have been 50/50 on whether I start my travels in Lima or Medellín. This video has made that decision very easy. When I visited Medellín back in October, I did feel safe, but then again, I was only there for a week and traveled with a group of friends the whole time.
alcoholics guide to tokyo was how I came across you. wanderlust is a thing man and lots of people wish they were the ones in that video. ofc there's complexity to travel and life and different countries, but living in those special moments in time is what a lot of people want access to. and you provided that. congrats g!
Fellow Georgian here, you are the only backpack channel i have ever watched and I stumbled on you for that Indian street food.
You deserve all the success and abundance you’ve been getting as of lately! Absolutely hooked to your videos from the beginning! 💜🎉🎉🎉
Ive spent time in Colombia, but typically less touristy places like Ibague or smaller towns and love the country, its people and amazing Colombian women. But since my last visit there in 2020, things seem to be getting quite a bit worse with crime and general attitude toward foreigners. TOday I would also not advise a frst time or not a seasoned traveller to go to vacation in Colombia. Its simply too risky, especially in touristy places like Medellin or Cartagena. THere are so many other amazing places around the globe, that are much safer for you. Hope Colombian authorities decide to take action and straighten things out, although i wouldnt count on it
Yh I mean colombia is a bit hit and miss. Yes if you go there you would be in danger but so is other places so I disagree that you shouldn't visit Colombia however just take precautions and just follow the culture, rules and regulations. Don't get involved with bad crowd and meet up with working girls and you good Capache. Cos, there's a load of good things as well as the cons which is Safety.
In Colombia, use a cheap, throwaway burner phone when out on the street. Leave your $1400 iPhone 14 in your rental in a secure place. Leave your passport and your wallet in your rental and carry a copy of your ID and just enough cash for the day. This guy is lucky he didn't get his motorcycle stolen.
Love how you have to prepare to be robbed just by leaving the house. Thanks for the tips, but I think I’ll avoid places like that for a while haha
@@smallbrainedpod 100% agree with you! I don't want to go somewhere knowing i am a target. Where the hell is the enjoyment in that visit! You took on an awesome trek and more power to you in surviving it.
I love Colombia, have a bunch of friends there and had a great time in Medellin. But last time I was there I had a knife put up to my throat and got stabbed in the shoulder. Sadly have too much anxiety about it to go back.
Real shit dude! Congrats on all the gains on the channel. Really enjoying your content, even the old content. I agree your content after the meditation is even better than before
the Myanmar ones popped up in my feed and I was hooked after those. That fool was wilin'. Instant subscribe.
Your intuition led you to the right place. All those marketing "gurus" forgot the most important aspect of marketing and that is that there are many ways to build an audience but only ONE way to ensure you keep making content LONG ENOUGH to get that audience. The only way to be consistent and do something long enough is if the marketing is in line with your personality/morals/what you enjoy. 99% of people start a business only to stop doing it before they get big because they bought into some marketer's view about how things must be done.
Sorry that happened to you. I don't feel safe in London, been attempted mugged when I was young (I fought back and got away with my stuff, but they mugged my friend).
My friend was kidnapped in london; forced to give up his pin to debit cards
Hey bro all the best to you keep doing your thing and the universe will take care of you. And you’re a 100 percent correct about Medellin, lived there for 18 months and saw enough, and you’re spot on with the youtubers whitewashing the crime problem there, much love bro.
I am 7 minutes into this video and I wanted to just say that I came across your channel while planning for a month long trip I just took to Japan (I also loved it), and I ended up watching almost all of your travel vlogs and really enjoyed seeing your raw honesty about the places you went. I love traveling and seeing you brave it out in countries I couldn’t even imagine myself going to has been extremely inspiring to me as an avid but slightly anxious traveller! What your doing is working!!
You deserve all the recognition! Been enjoying the vids all year! keep it up!
I love that you don’t sugar coat anything. Thanks for the full transparency on Colombia. It’s not what most RUclipsrs would say on safety. My wife and I were considering Armenia, Manizales or Bucaramanga because they are much safer than the bigger cities. Any opinion on safety in those?
Finally a honest youtube channel! Thank you for posting your videos!
I discovered your channel yesterday, you won't believe how. One international medical channel talking about diabet made a comparisson with indian overcrowded trains and so i searched for videos with those trains and your video where you traveled in one if those trains popped out. I found it was brave from you to do this and your style of vloging is very natural and entertaining so i started watching your videos. I've seen many of them and I will watch them all. Now i subscribed bcos you really deserved. You are doing a great job just being yourself. Good luck with your new career.
Just found your channel everything you said is spot. Love seeing creators just be real with their audience and show us their honest oppinions on the shit they're doing.
But thanks for bumping Colombia below India for places I wouldn't wan't to be found dead!
my friend just got kidnapped in bogota last week. luckily he used his muay thai and boxing skills to get out of the situation. He echoed the same sentiment, he'll never go back to columbia because of the kidnapping risks
😂 🧢
Your sense of humor (without offending other cultures) is your asset, also your honesty. Congratulations on your success and doing something you love, that is pretty rare in this world. Colombia and Latin America in general are unsafe places, I understand why you would not go back there. I got robed by Mexican police in Tijuana one time and I never went back again. Hope to see you back in Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, India).
Let’s not offend cultures that produce the unsafe environments in the first place. Heaven forbid feelings get hurt.
You're an incredibly honest RUclipsr. Thank you. It's refreshing.
Mate, I love your brutal honesty. You're a one of a kind RUclipsr and I 110% respect that.
came across you channel over the burma video and ive got to say its probably some of the best travel content ive seen, keep it up man.
Love your stories! Happy youve reached your goal ! Thanks for taking us on your great adventures, I enjoy them all.
I'm planning on going to Colombia in February for three weeks. I found a really cheap air fare and thought I'd take advantage of it. I'm an independent traveler and pretty intrepid, but I'm also older now and not into taking unnecessary risks. As it happens I'm flying into Medellin. I was reading my Lonely Planet Colombia guidebook and considering staying in the Laureles neighborhood you mentioned since it's quiet and not as touristy as Poblados, but after listening to this maybe not?!! I thought Colombia was safer now, but in the last couple of weeks I've been reading and watching reports that perhaps it's not as safe as I thought. Just a couple of days ago I read about an American Hmong citizen who was kidnapped in Medellin and later killed, even though his family payed $2000 ransom. My plan wasn't to stay in Medellin longer than a couple of days, and to head over to the zona cafetera and Los Nevados National Park to check out the mountains as you mentioned. I'm also wanting to head south to see the arqueological digs at San Augustin. I'm wondering if there are any towns/ cities/ areas that are considered safer to travel in Colombia, and in the same way dangerous and not advisable, or if it's the entire country. I'm originally from Venezuela so I speak Spanish, but I know that doesn't make any difference. I'm blonde and look like a gringo, which I am. At this point I'm not ready to cancel the trip, but if I keep getting negative reports perhaps I should truly consider it.
Nothing will happen to you if you don't mingle with the girls
If you aren’t picking up girls, you’ll be nice and safe. Don’t walk around filming like this dude. Easy target.
Correct. Like I said in another comment - Don’t go “loose”. I love Colombia, but it is still a corrupt narco-state. If you’re not trying to hook up with a girl covered in tattoos and young enough to be your daughter who you met on a “dating” app, or if you’re not going to bars or discos, or walking through neighborhoods (even nice ones) or hiking through mountains, you should be fine. Take an Uber after dark - even if it’s only two blocks. Carry a burner phone and $50 in cash. No credit cards. The problem is that most Americans don’t want to follow these types of rules. They want to go and party and relax. Colombia is not the 51st state. It’s not America. As long as you go in with this understanding, you should be fine. If you’re Venezuelan, you should already know all of these things. Venezuela is Colombia on steroids.
Yes, you should go
I recently stayed in Laureles for 6 weeks. I like it more than Poblado, which is more touristy, but either one is fine. You should budget at least 5 days in Medellin if you really want to see some sites and get a feel for the city. I have friends there, and I plan most of my "trips" around the city by taking someone with me who is a local and has Colombian street smarts. If you end up somewhere a bit questionable, hop into a busy business and order yourself an Uber. You can get an Uber in 5 minutes unless it's very late.
Don't go to stupid places, at stupid times of the day, with stupid people. Same rule in the United States lol. If you want, I can get you in touch with a very reliable and affordable city guide. He can meet you during the day and take you to some great places. I feel much more relaxed when one or more people are watching my back in a new place.
Thank you for keeping it real on colombia. It's not for everyone, and maybe you are saving some lives in the process by being honest.
Been really enjoying binge watching your series. I have been saving for 2 years to do the same thing as you my man. I have gotten so wrapped up in worrying about the success of it, that it has really held me back from starting. The whole point was for me to try something really risky and fun, for MYSELF. This was huge inspiration for me. This is my time to do it. Not trying at all would be way more pathetic than failing. Very happy for your continued success.
Keep doing what you're doing, your success has been amazing to see. Your night out in Tokyo is one of my favorite videos on this platform and makes me homesick for my time in Tokyo.
These actions committed by some thugs doesn’t represent the good Colombian people. Needless to say
i apologise on behalf of the Colombian and Hispanic people we don’t tolerate such awful actions. 🇨🇴 ❤
Didn't realize you had another channel but loved your other vids. I agree, the fact that they were NOT like other travel series on here is what made them unique and highly entertaining. I love the fact that you tell it like it is. Dude is not woke, but very awake.
Love your podcasts, very articulate and captivating. Would definitely like to hear more of your year long adventure, the highs, the lows and memorable moments of each
countries you visited.
So proud of you man, your words really mean a lot, about not giving in to popularity bullshit, we need more people like you 👏
Your content is so inspiring and motivating me to create some really cool content.
I love your philosophy on making videos that you would watch and that you enjoy making. Too often I think people just do youtube for the money and it leads to either 1. no views or 2. something not rewarding whatsoever. I think that's what I need to focus on with my content creation to bridge the gap. Thanks for the food for thought, and so glad I found your channel.
12:10 The topic of the video starts here 😊
❤
Best channel on here your real and your hilarious keep doing you kid cheers from Massachusetts
I love how you keep it real bro. It makes you stand out in all the youtube bullshit
I started watching your videos after the India video. I don´t know how it became so interesting to see the rest of your trip, maybe being spontaneous and real with the locals catch my interest. It is like I am with you during your videos , sharing your thoughts and being funny is really nice. I hope we will have more content like this in the future! Keep sharing and don´t give a fuck .
Love this! Super inspiring stuff in terms of just doing stuff you like and enjoy. Not for the approval of others - I can definitely relate with my own creative work!
I had no idea that you only blew up starting in October 2023. Crazy considering how so many of your videos are 2 years old at least. Fantastic content and well deserved success. I believe the algorithm and users in general want to watch organic content now, no more of that Mr Beast stuff so no wonder you have blown up.
Some cultures are better than others. Being politically correct or wanting to feel virtuous doesn’t save you.
I started following you from your Pakistan videos and man you’re on fire. Good job. You and sabbatical are the only REAL travel vloggers, not to say the bigger guys are not legit, but I want real and raw, and you and Tommy provide that. Thank you. Stay safe, travel well.
Colombia Dangerous Hell Yeah! It's Bad and I like it bad.
I have been living in Colombia for 7 years and I dont regret a minute of it compared to my previous life in Canada
I was in Colombia in 1981 and was robbed twice at gun point , I returned in 2016 with a good paying job of Canadian standards. after working for two years and seeing the changes and of course traveling all over this enchanting country with a German motorcycle my decision to stay has been a good decision since my work involves travel and adventure Colombia is a nice place to call home even though I only spend 5 months a year there
The algo must like you for some reason. Got your vids on my feed and I'm not into adventurous travelling at all, that helps a lot.
I’m so happy I came across your algorithm, easily one of my fav channels now. Binged and watched all your vids. Love seeing new posts come up bro! Keep going
Love your videos. I did a Vipassana 10 day silent meditation retreat in Massachusetts and it was also life altering. I didn't even stick with meditating for long after the retreat. There was just something about the experience that rewired my brain and led me to make choices that have made for a happier life. I'd recommend it for any of your viewers (you don't have to go to India or America for it, it's in a number of countries).
😂😂😂 your funnier than hell man…”I guess I’ll just be one of those patreon donation guys”😂😂
Had me rolling bro! That’s why we love and binge your videos.
This is amazing 🤩 I love the honesty and sincerity
This is great content, man. Thank you.
And to quote the old lady in dune, I hope you live.
I somehow found your channel from your India visit and since then I have been going back and watching all the videos from the beginning till now lol, I'm all caught up bro :) This is a good video to see also, I'm glad you realize that you may have put yourself in many dangerous situations, great content lol don't get me wrong (your journey to snake island LOL).