@@Cooliewhistles danger is just not cellphone stealing, they r many stalkers, danger with childs(p333do), grooming and even hate crime in US than colombia
I am very impressed by this man's thought provoking insights into life in Colombia. I aprreciate that he is not shilling like most youtubers that promote Colombia.
SanBernardino CA. 1 in 77 people are victim of violent crime annually. Give or take. Highest murder rate in California along with Oakland I believe . I don’t go to the barbershop without my gun.
Is Colombia a good place for single American women to retire if they only have pensions or social security to live on? Are there many American or European expats?
Yes, I know a few here. You can check out the expat groups on Facebook; there's a women's group there. You can also check out the groups on WhatsApp at MDEcommunity.com.
I am a woman from the US and moved to Colombia alone and I love living here, but agree move outside the major cities, I live in a small pueblo and love it!
Appreciate your videos man. Finally someone not paranoid and being fair and balanced about Columbia. All countries have their own+ /-. Just stay humble and make no dumbs moves/mistakes as you travel and all will be fine people.
OMG i finally found a Colombia vlogger who confirms that Colombia - apart from being a wonderful country in many ways - is ALSO an LDFG country with bland cheap food! Thank you for being HONEST and not gaslighting me. SUBSCRIBED!! 👍🏽
@MedellinBuzz I have been living in Barranquilla since Nov. 2022 (not counting April, May, and June of same year). It took me just a few months to realize that most Colombians lie as easily as they breathe. And that words like "honest", "loyalty", "monogamy" "seasoning", "spice", and "schedules" mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to them (might as well be speaking Swahili to them at that point). But, when I tactfully and sincerely made that observation to some expats (and a few locals), they not only sh!t on my questions, they proceed to GASLIGHT ME!! Made me question by 5 freakin' senses. I kid you not... I actually asked my doctor if I should get screened for Early-Onset Alzheimers 🥺 So to find an HONEST channel like yours is refreshing!
@@ChineduOpara lol that made me laugh. Yeah, you've figured it out. Once you know, it's easy to have a peaceful life. Some people don't figure it out and get frustrated.
I have to disagree..i made a counter video against that. The ones who said the food is bland havent travelled outisde of medellin (the ohio of colombia..which i did not want to say and bogota is even worse)
Bogota is a virtual fortress. You won't be committing any crimes there. You've never seen anything like it. There are usually 3-4 armed cops with dogs on most street corners. Add to that there are security guards dispersed throughout every block. They have guns and some of them have dogs as well. Every store has security guards with guns so you won't be shoplifting. Your belongings are always checked as you leave the store. Don't even think about committing a crime in Bogota. Bogota authorities fight crime the right way. None of this calling 911 nonsense and waiting for an hour for cops to arrive. The cops in Bogota are positioned among the people walking the beat as they should be.
Muchos gringos sobrevaloran la comida mexicana cuya base de sabor es la GRASA!. La grasa retiene los sabores y olores, pero también altos contenidos de coresterol. La población y la mujer mexicana tiene en promedio más problemas de obesidad que la colombiana. Su comida es bañada en grasa, sin mencionar sus salsas. La población asiática su piel suda y huele a condimentos, porque condimentan demasiado su comida. Ni hablar del aliento de la boca, es fuerte! 🤢. La comida colombiana es en promedio baja en grasas, sal y condimentos. La población es en promedio más delgada, y la gente no huele a condimentos. Algunos gringos sobrevaloran algunas cosas y hábitos alimenticios extraños.
if the nonsense you just blurted out made any sense than people in Thailand would be the size of houses. I just spent 9 months in Mexico and I saw Mexicans eating a lot of high processed American junk food and sweets. Many Mexicans also have a disposition to retain fat after the many famines shaped Mexican genes in this way.
When I visited Colombia, in a safe neighborhood, someone got robbed at knife point in front of our hotel. My wife is Colombian, her family friend in Colombia got stabbed for her AirPods. Be very careful, especially dating women. They’ll drug and rob you. These are not misconceptions, sorry.
Sumerce, de no ser porque dice que “us as Colombians” no podría pensar que usted es colombiano (y es debido a su acento, no a lo que dice) ¡felicitaciones!, mi acento bogotano en inglés resuena muchísimo, pero es bonito ver que los extranjeros piden escuchar que a Colombia no se debería venir buscando mujeres (a menos que las respeten) y D. Acá se viene a pasarla bien a menos que uno busque cosas que no se le han perdido. El respeto por nuestro hermosísimo país goes behind the usual narco fantasy: I lovey country 🙏🦋🇨🇴
I like your takes about Colombia as a whole and the women in specific, i can strongly agree to this as a gringo. If you don't care for strong minded woman with a fiery personality this is not going to be the place for you. As someone that has been to Colombia a couple of times i can confirm it's totally worth it. I consider it a country with high potential.
I'm from filadefia en EEUU .I have been coming to medellin since 2009. I own 3 properties en Barrio Florencia with my girlfriend. Very nice assessment and I agree with everything you said. I do not have a cedula but i have a vank account. It is definitely not a third world country.
Great video and asessment of the misconceptions of Colombia!! I especially appreciated the one about women!! I am colombian and I still think Colombian food is delicious! Nothing beats an arepan con quesito in the morning or an assortment of pandequesos and pandebonos that we have!
@@MedellinBuzz I was kidding. Like America we Brits were saved by immigrant food. Give me a Chicken Tikka Masala over toad in the hole, or even shepherds pie, any day.
It is often said that everything happens for a reason. I think you were deported from the United States so that you could be a bridge between Colombia and the rest of the world, especially the Gringo world. Excellent commentary.
If you cant handle a colombian women you def couldnt handle a real mexican women.and i dont mean no diss the colombianas they are more chill.but mexicanas want you to work 24/6 yes 6 days out of the week and bring in a big check .
Colombian women are super nice and friendly! Saying this as a woman myself. In other countries you get so used to women being catty to one another, especially beautiful women can be catty, but none of that is the case in Colombia. I was so suprised. Absolutely loved it!
Pretty awesome of your list of foods, considering you're vegan. Very thoughtful of you to not necessarily make the list vegan (even though I might have thown in maybe 1 vegan/vegetarian item).
Hey Andrew! How are you buddy? I love Sancocho de pollo!! $2.50 USD! and would do me for the day! On La 70, Laureles. "Have some sympathy and some taste!" My man!! Being 66, I grew up with the Stones, led Zepplin and all the best classic rock that ever existed. Jimmy Hendrix, etc. Damn Andrew, this video was so honest, authentic and real. Loved it, and thank you man. I had a wonderful, intense relationship with a woman half my age - and we both LOVED it!!! I truly enjoyed being kind and generous with her ane her family.
Next week I will be here 3 years. The food does suck. Only place I’ve eaten that was good, was in Guatapé which isn’t Medellin. The only things I like here are Frisby and the place I buy pasteles and tres leche I’m having a biden moment now so can’t recall the name of the place and I eat there weekly 🤣 Even locals I’ve talked to agree the food in Medellin is bad and will say it’s better at the coast or in Cali. I will agree w/ the rest
I really want to visit Colombia. I used to be Mormon and as such I served a mission. My mission was in Venezuela, but my favorite music and some of my favorite people were from Colombia
Colombia needs a president like Bukele to stamp out crime. 👊 In addition, the government needs to lock up all those lames causing drama once and for all. I hear it's a beautiful country to retire in.
Great video and information. How is the air quality in Medellin? I have heard from many qualified sources that the air quality is pretty bad in Medellin. I am wondering if the government is doing something to improve the air quality?
It got bad a few years ago. Since then there have been some initiatives to make it better. I played basketball competitively for 10 years here, mostly outdoor courts and never really noticed.
@@hectorromero8730 the internet will know more than me. I do remember the news reporting on sanctions to manufacturing plants if they were emitting too much pollution.
How many phones were stolen in the making of this video? Just kidding! Medellín is amazing, imperfect, and hopefully home one day. Loving your content from Colorado.
Is cities having higher rate of crime than Medellin- its misleading. In those cities there are isolated areas that unsafe, meanwhile in Medellin its an opposite- isolated areas that are safe
Here in the USA, you can get shot anywhere. No safe space because the majority of people have guns and lack emotional regulation and conflict resolution skills.
June 16,2024 Sitting at Sur America Metro, Sunday morning...held up at knife point, assaulted...bystanders notified police...fifteen minutes late, policia show up. No suspect found. Today, one week later, there is the knife wielding thief having coffee three blocks from Sur America Metro...sees me and takes off. Policia still unable to locate knife wielder...photos, video tape from metro...useless
Thanks for another great video. I especially liked your recommendations for food and your assessment of Colobian women. On the matter of crime statistics, I believe that cime is 13:37 greatly under-reported in Colombia because people are distrustful of police. In addition, foreigners are big targets for thieves because they are perceived as rich and worth robbing, whether you show papaya or not. So, I disagree with you about safety, especially for foreigners.
Good points about the food. Same applies in Australia. People ask what a traditional Australian dish is and I scratch my head but immigrants have brought great food to my country.
great channel buddy... if I remember correctly you grew up in San Fernando Valley or la... yeah was down there for 6 months poblado/provenza. I want to make the move... I love it down there
@MedellinBuzz aww thank u ,just seen the consultation below also 🤦🏽anyways ty n I even hope to meet cha some day ,u seem cool 😎, God bless 🙌, n yes am thinking of getting a place down there 🤔,will stay on touch ✨️
I’m Romanian and my daughter is half Colombian. After 20 plus years abroad, last 16 in the Uk, I’m almost at the point where I can earn online a decent income so I’ll spend most of my time in Romania and Colombia. I’ve lost it at the “beautiful Colombian prostitutes”😂 I think Colombia is underrated like my home country Romania and I love both of them. Subscribed and hope to meet you around there. Been in the major cities already but not in Medellin, yet.
@@MedellinBuzz Can’t wait to offer you a tour of it😎 Hope we can make things happen. I’m not on insta or fb atm but I’m sure we ll find a way to connect, eventually.
Considered moving to Medellin. Watched Septimo Dia "Secuestro Express" episode and cancelled plan. While not directly a Medellin related problem, it does happen in Colombia. Too high a safety issue at least for me. American justice and death penalty sentences are why such a thing doesn't happen in the US. Too bad Colombia can't do the same.
Hot dogs are German and a Danish immigrant ordered the first hamburger, not to mention that it’s called a hamburger because of Hamburg, Germany. lol so US wouldn’t even have that.
@@ChineduOpara no I meant English food...it's not the best. If America didn't have immigrants flood it, then American food would just be a variation of English food from the colonists. If Colombia were to have a ton of immigrants from Italy, China, India, etc, I'm sure the food here would be better (different). The point is that many Americans come here and complain about the food being bland, but don't stop to think why their own food isn't bland. Hope that makes sense.
I like the assessment and hate when people say 3rd world country, it’s a developing country. Right the best food is made at home I agree with that point. Of course crime will be higher in the US, it’s 330 million people compared to like 50 million and a lot more guns 😅. Great video tho
The problem with Colombia is the taxes. Anything over 1k gets taxed, not heavy, but at 2,5k and up 35% roughly. Plus complications actually moving larger chunks of cash. Capital controls international taxes -taxes a foriegn made gains. Capital gains taxes 35%. Excessive regulation on imports and excessive taxs on importing. 20% tax on most food. In excess of 30% apy interest on all loans I know of. Which large cap assets like houses dont have people , few buyers due to high cost of capital even if they have the down payment. Hard to sell. Not lots people who can or who are willing to pay those interest rates. In general excessive buracracy, excessive goverment. Lots of dead wood, unproductive saleried goverment. Thus a partial list of reasons why Colombia can not progress and is not likely to. Which why the youth , brain drain - leave. Why most want to leave, because they have no hope. These problems can be overcome but both left and right , there has been 0 progress. Colombians are brave, passionate and very intellegent. So as they say its not over till its over.
On paper yes, but only 2% of the population actually declares and only 1%actually pays anything. Again, the culture of lying and corruption has us where we are.
@@MedellinBuzz that I do not doubt, but bigger capital players cant move in cash , Internationals. Suitcases of cash hardly a useful way, except for the narcos perhaps. If you made a million are going to keep your gains here or go to panama , make interests without being taxed 35%. If you leave then Colombia suffers because thats investment Capital, it pays wages , creates stuff. Some other country gets rich. The people here get squeezed.empty condos in Miami. Besides which business guys hoarding cash lose at least 12% in devaluation every year, so spend it or lose it. Wheres the long term developement in that? Might as well live high. Besides these considertions - hardly ideal having a society hiding and lying as a way of life..as survival neccesity. But we have models that work in SA.. And i do agree with your statement.
The first good dish you presented was what looked like a Paisa plate, with the eggs, beans, arepa, and pork skins. Those or something similar are often part of the lunch specials. I'll take a pass, but am glad for Burger King and Rappi. 🤣😉 Comparing Medellin to the worst of US cities like Baltimore, Atlanta, Chicago and the like calling it "more safe" based on murder stats is an invalid comparison. Why? Because there's a lot of ways people are harmed where murder isn't involved. Who knows what the robbery stats in Medellin are as most go unreported. Also it matters a lot what part of Atlanta or Baltimore you live in. Murder stats in such places are heavily spiked by gang conflicts, so if you aren't in a gang or living around the same, you can usually comfortably live behind one locked door. While the experience of an obvious North American in a place like Medellin is different in many ways. While the US State Dept is largely right, I'll still return, will dress down as usual, keep my wits about me and won't display wealth. That said I'll still be followed by beggars and thieves. I'll follow the precautions, but am still at more risk than in my home city in the States, but they are risks I'm willing to take. Who in the States leaves their phone or bag sitting unattended when they go to the bathroom? Maybe in some tiny rural town where everyone knows one another, but even still that's a terrible idea. I'd never dream of it. Also, if Colombians really want to move beyond the Narco image, they could dial back some of the partying. Heck they love drugs so much they created their own designer sensation, the pink stuff that is flowing into the States and Europe. At the suggestion of another RUclipsr, "Don't create Disneyland then complain when people come and want to see Mickey and Donald Duck." PS When talking about Baltimore, for the sake of balance, tell the audience that Colombia as a whole has over 6 times the murder rate as the States as a whole. Feel free to fact check that. Thanks for another great video. 😀😀
So factually Columbian food is not good, there might be a reason for it but the food is not good. One of the best ways to see how good the food is in a country is to check how many restaurants exist in a major city in the US. Italian, Thai, Mexican, Indian, and other ethnic restaurants are in high numbers because generally, the food is good. Even Peru has made their mark, so Columbia needs to catch up, so better to stop complaining and get better. Chile is in the same spot.
Hi, Nice 13 min Recap! But North Korea is NOT an economic power!!! South Korea, yes!!! Also, after review of many expats videos in Medellin, its seems like you cant buy (or have) a scooter and use it for your day to day life in Medellin...It will be robed within weeks comparing to Thailand!!?? What do you think about that statement?
Yeah I meant South Korea. And I have many friends either scooters and motorcycles here that have never been robbed. There’s almost a million motorcycles and scooters here I’m sure if you’re careful it won’t be robbed. Of course you can just be unlucky.
@@MedellinBuzz Just to let you know I speak french better... You probably know these 2 serious youtubers living In colombia: Life with David and Dcbornrob? I really really dont like the way 2 colombian guys robed David s motorcycle ( watch his videos)... Its apparently often to rob people like that in Medellin!!?? You will not get your motorcycle robed this way in Montreal,CDN!!?? If someone really want big security and dont get your laptop stolen in a cafe with a gun in your face you better retired in Southeast asia... It is sad to say!!! Also, all these girls who wants to rob you using scopolamine!!?? Girls will not take this chance in Canada to drug you!!! I will visit Colombia soon...But, unfortunately, I will never retired in that country...
Always seems to me like this dude is trying to discourage people from coming to a country he lives in. It’s a constant negative theme. He isn’t the only one.
@MedellinBuzz so I'm saying bro you won't have as many problems..if I was a white guy that look like he wasn't from there or me ....might be a little different type of towards me....are you seeing or hearing alot of people from that city don't want us there? Is it growing?
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Been living in Colombia for 3 months and met the most amazing woman with no problems
they are all amazing until their not I bet she is single mother and your a simp just little joke
Expat 🇬🇧 lives in Cali Colombia 🇨🇴 no problems good place to live
If you are worried about crime, then you should get out of the US, fast!
you are right... its way more dangerous here.
Such a silly comparison. In the US you don’t have to hide your iPhone when outside or “stick to Uber instead of yellow cabs who might set you up”
@@Cooliewhistles danger is just not cellphone stealing, they r many stalkers, danger with childs(p333do), grooming and even hate crime in US than colombia
I am very impressed by this man's thought provoking insights into life in Colombia. I aprreciate that he is not shilling like most youtubers that promote Colombia.
Appreciate it.
Your comments about Colombian women were wonderful, respectful and totally on the mark!
Thank you, appreciate it!
The real median income in Colombia is much less than mentioned. Only 10% of Colombians earn more than 4 million pesos per month.
Right that's why (like I said in the video) the average yearly ranges from $4,466 and $13,845.
As being from England i can say I was surprised how bad Colombian food was 🤣 but fish with coconut rice was good
Hacienda is one of my favorites. Best chicharron and fresh mandarin juice I’ve ever had.
SanBernardino CA. 1 in 77 people are victim of violent crime annually. Give or take. Highest murder rate in California along with Oakland I believe . I don’t go to the barbershop without my gun.
Is Colombia a good place for single American women to retire if they only have pensions or social security to live on? Are there many American or European expats?
Yes, I know a few here. You can check out the expat groups on Facebook; there's a women's group there. You can also check out the groups on WhatsApp at MDEcommunity.com.
look at some of the smaller cities other than Bogota, Cali, Medellin for retiring
I am a woman from the US and moved to Colombia alone and I love living here, but agree move outside the major cities, I live in a small pueblo and love it!
Appreciate your videos man. Finally someone not paranoid and being fair and balanced about Columbia. All countries have their own+ /-. Just stay humble and make no dumbs moves/mistakes as you travel and all will be fine people.
Yessir. It's definitely dangerous, but you can limit the danger.
you are the most refreshing you tuber I am fan
Thank you! 🙏
OMG i finally found a Colombia vlogger who confirms that Colombia - apart from being a wonderful country in many ways - is ALSO an LDFG country with bland cheap food! Thank you for being HONEST and not gaslighting me. SUBSCRIBED!! 👍🏽
Yep, it doesn't take a long time to realize what Colombia is really like. If you've spent any extended period of time you know.
@MedellinBuzz I have been living in Barranquilla since Nov. 2022 (not counting April, May, and June of same year). It took me just a few months to realize that most Colombians lie as easily as they breathe. And that words like "honest", "loyalty", "monogamy" "seasoning", "spice", and "schedules" mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to them (might as well be speaking Swahili to them at that point). But, when I tactfully and sincerely made that observation to some expats (and a few locals), they not only sh!t on my questions, they proceed to GASLIGHT ME!! Made me question by 5 freakin' senses. I kid you not... I actually asked my doctor if I should get screened for Early-Onset Alzheimers 🥺
So to find an HONEST channel like yours is refreshing!
@@ChineduOpara lol that made me laugh. Yeah, you've figured it out. Once you know, it's easy to have a peaceful life. Some people don't figure it out and get frustrated.
I have to disagree..i made a counter video against that. The ones who said the food is bland havent travelled outisde of medellin (the ohio of colombia..which i did not want to say and bogota is even worse)
@@reycondor8083 I’ll check it out
Loved the video ❤
Thank you 🙏
I live in a part of Colombia that feels safer than anywhere I have ever lived!
ive been to colombia many times and know what you say is true, on all points!
Awesome! Thanks
Bogota is a virtual fortress. You won't be committing any crimes there. You've never seen anything like it. There are usually 3-4 armed cops with dogs on most street corners. Add to that there are security guards dispersed throughout every block. They have guns and some of them have dogs as well. Every store has security guards with guns so you won't be shoplifting. Your belongings are always checked as you leave the store. Don't even think about committing a crime in Bogota. Bogota authorities fight crime the right way. None of this calling 911 nonsense and waiting for an hour for cops to arrive. The cops in Bogota are positioned among the people walking the beat as they should be.
I’ve had Colombian food in NYC and Miami restaurants. And YES it still sucks. Lol.
😂 yeah it’s not for everyone.
I would describe it as comfort food.
Definitely not Gourmet.
@@MedellinBuzzHealthy macros, with good quality micros. I grew up eating “plain” like that. I love it!
Muchos gringos sobrevaloran la comida mexicana cuya base de sabor es la GRASA!. La grasa retiene los sabores y olores, pero también altos contenidos de coresterol. La población y la mujer mexicana tiene en promedio más problemas de obesidad que la colombiana. Su comida es bañada en grasa, sin mencionar sus salsas. La población asiática su piel suda y huele a condimentos, porque condimentan demasiado su comida. Ni hablar del aliento de la boca, es fuerte! 🤢. La comida colombiana es en promedio baja en grasas, sal y condimentos. La población es en promedio más delgada, y la gente no huele a condimentos. Algunos gringos sobrevaloran algunas cosas y hábitos alimenticios extraños.
if the nonsense you just blurted out made any sense than people in Thailand would be the size of houses. I just spent 9 months in Mexico and I saw Mexicans eating a lot of high processed American junk food and sweets. Many Mexicans also have a disposition to retain fat after the many famines shaped Mexican genes in this way.
I really enjoyed watching this, and it reinforced my desire to discover Colombia and see as much of it as possible. It seems such a wonderful country!
I appreciate the kind words. You’re going to love it!
When I visited Colombia, in a safe neighborhood, someone got robbed at knife point in front of our hotel.
My wife is Colombian, her family friend in Colombia got stabbed for her AirPods.
Be very careful, especially dating women. They’ll drug and rob you.
These are not misconceptions, sorry.
Yeah it happens.
@@MedellinBuzz All the time
In the U.S kids get attacked for there sneakers. Keep your head on a swivel. That's the world we live in
Great video, I travelled around Colombia and had some great food that was very affordable! As you mentioned it's all about where you go.
Sumerce, de no ser porque dice que “us as Colombians” no podría pensar que usted es colombiano (y es debido a su acento, no a lo que dice) ¡felicitaciones!, mi acento bogotano en inglés resuena muchísimo, pero es bonito ver que los extranjeros piden escuchar que a Colombia no se debería venir buscando mujeres (a menos que las respeten) y D. Acá se viene a pasarla bien a menos que uno busque cosas que no se le han perdido. El respeto por nuestro hermosísimo país goes behind the usual narco fantasy: I lovey country 🙏🦋🇨🇴
Among Colombia
just noticed that all the signs are backwards, isn't there a way to flip the video???
I like your takes about Colombia as a whole and the women in specific, i can strongly agree to this as a gringo. If you don't care for strong minded woman with a fiery personality this is not going to be the place for you. As someone that has been to Colombia a couple of times i can confirm it's totally worth it. I consider it a country with high potential.
Awesome thanks for the insight.
I'm from filadefia en EEUU .I have been coming to medellin since 2009. I own 3 properties en Barrio Florencia with my girlfriend. Very nice assessment and I agree with everything you said. I do not have a cedula but i have a vank account. It is definitely not a third world country.
That's awesome! love it!
Agreed I’d say it’s a 2nd world country if that’s a thing. Or maybe the government determines weather the whole country is 1st or 3rd world.
Great video and asessment of the misconceptions of Colombia!! I especially appreciated the one about women!! I am colombian and I still think Colombian food is delicious! Nothing beats an arepan con quesito in the morning or an assortment of pandequesos and pandebonos that we have!
Thank you! I
3:05 That’s what I’m talking about
00:00 Intro
01:11 Food
04:02 Third World Country
06:32 Dangerous
09:59 Beautiful Women
Why the attack on English food. Whats wrong with toad in the hole?
Nothing like some shepherd's pie!
@@MedellinBuzz I was kidding. Like America we Brits were saved by immigrant food. Give me a Chicken Tikka Masala over toad in the hole, or even shepherds pie, any day.
@@EnglishwithJoe yeah i was joking too...I have a lot of English friends, so I wanted to jab at them. lol
Great content and awesome editing too hermano! I loved the pacing.
Thanks!
Good job ,a lot of Americans need to hear this!
Thanks!
It is often said that everything happens for a reason. I think you were deported from the United States so that you could be a bridge between Colombia and the rest of the world, especially the Gringo world. Excellent commentary.
Thank you so much!
It's funny how people think every hot woman is trying to rob you. Especially when it's said by people who never traveled 😂
“Can’t handle a strong woman”? Lol
If you cant handle a colombian women you def couldnt handle a real mexican women.and i dont mean no diss the colombianas they are more chill.but mexicanas want you to work 24/6 yes 6 days out of the week and bring in a big check .
I feel like people go looking for the low life’s and get surprised when they find them.
Colombian women are super nice and friendly! Saying this as a woman myself. In other countries you get so used to women being catty to one another, especially beautiful women can be catty, but none of that is the case in Colombia. I was so suprised. Absolutely loved it!
Pretty awesome of your list of foods, considering you're vegan. Very thoughtful of you to not necessarily make the list vegan (even though I might have thown in maybe 1 vegan/vegetarian item).
Thanks! Brotha keep up the content
Wow thank you!
Hey Andrew! How are you buddy? I love Sancocho de pollo!! $2.50 USD! and would do me for the day! On La 70, Laureles. "Have some sympathy and some taste!" My man!! Being 66, I grew up with the Stones, led Zepplin and all the best classic rock that ever existed. Jimmy Hendrix, etc.
Damn Andrew, this video was so honest, authentic and real. Loved it, and thank you man. I had a wonderful, intense relationship with a woman half my age - and we both LOVED it!!! I truly enjoyed being kind and generous with her ane her family.
Glen thank you brother. I was curious to see anyone got the reference. Long live rock and roll! 🎸
Next week I will be here 3 years. The food does suck. Only place I’ve eaten that was good, was in Guatapé which isn’t Medellin. The only things I like here are Frisby and the place I buy pasteles and tres leche I’m having a biden moment now so can’t recall the name of the place and I eat there weekly 🤣 Even locals I’ve talked to agree the food in Medellin is bad and will say it’s better at the coast or in Cali. I will agree w/ the rest
Wait, you think the food sucks but like Frisby? lol lost all credibility there. To each his own though.
Always good and informative content.
Great stuff! Gracias, hermano. Keep it coming.
🙏 thank you!
Going to Colombia this Julio. Such a helpful and informative video! Thank you very much!
Thanks you’re going to love it
Colombia could and can be named the united states of the central and south america
Nice and very informative. Great video. Thanks.
Thanks 🙏
Going to feed the homeless July 7th in Colombia. Would love for you to join a video to share the good we do
I messaged you on instagram.
I really want to visit Colombia. I used to be Mormon and as such I served a mission. My mission was in Venezuela, but my favorite music and some of my favorite people were from Colombia
Colombia needs a president like Bukele to stamp out crime. 👊 In addition, the government needs to lock up all those lames causing drama once and for all. I hear it's a beautiful country to retire in.
Awesome video! Great to hear a realistic view of a country that has many misconceptions.
Thank you 🙏
Great video and information. How is the air quality in Medellin? I have heard from many qualified sources that the air quality is pretty bad in Medellin. I am wondering if the government is doing something to improve the air quality?
It got bad a few years ago. Since then there have been some initiatives to make it better. I played basketball competitively for 10 years here, mostly outdoor courts and never really noticed.
@@MedellinBuzz just out of curiosity what has the government done to improve the air quality?
@@hectorromero8730 the internet will know more than me. I do remember the news reporting on sanctions to manufacturing plants if they were emitting too much pollution.
How many phones were stolen in the making of this video?
Just kidding! Medellín is amazing, imperfect, and hopefully home one day. Loving your content from Colorado.
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Is cities having higher rate of crime than Medellin- its misleading. In those cities there are isolated areas that unsafe, meanwhile in Medellin its an opposite- isolated areas that are safe
The safety issue in Medellin, is all about isolation. If you find yourself on a trail, or neighborhood without people . Especially at night.
Here in the USA, you can get shot anywhere. No safe space because the majority of people have guns and lack emotional regulation and conflict resolution skills.
June 16,2024
Sitting at Sur America Metro, Sunday morning...held up at knife point, assaulted...bystanders notified police...fifteen minutes late, policia show up. No suspect found.
Today, one week later, there is the knife wielding thief having coffee three blocks from Sur America Metro...sees me and takes off. Policia still unable to locate knife wielder...photos, video tape from metro...useless
Didn’t you already write this in another comment? I’d say don’t hang out there anymore.
11:00 its def the beans n coffee
LOL
Great video parce.
RESPECTFULLY i watch all ur content this one of my favorite videos by far CARNAL BENDICIONES.. 🙌
Thank you appreciate the love!
👋 hey I’m from Baltimore 😂😂😂 that’s why I love Colombia 🇨🇴.. I feel safe in Medellin again I’m from Baltimore😂😂😂😂😂
Haha 🤣 yes!
Thanks for another great video. I especially liked your recommendations for food and your assessment of Colobian women. On the matter of crime statistics, I believe that cime is 13:37 greatly under-reported in Colombia because people are distrustful of police. In addition, foreigners are big targets for thieves because they are perceived as rich and worth robbing, whether you show papaya or not. So, I disagree with you about safety, especially for foreigners.
Yeah one can say you make it as safe or as dangerous as you make it.
Great video! I was in Medellin last month. I loved it. The food is good and the women are amazing. I’m thinking about moving there!
I was just in Medellin. Loved the city, plan on living there part time. Extremely safe.
Awesome!
Extremely safe 😂😂😂
@@RenataKolar-wy1qm ya. Safer than most us cities
Extremely safe ;DDDDDD but 100 rules what not to do to not to get robbed.
@@TheHorneris I just got back from Medellin, felt safer there than in our cities. Also very clean.
I know NOBODY in the United States who would leave a cell phone and then go to the bathroom.
My sister lives in Irvine and she says that she sees people get up and go to the bathroom and leave their laptops and bags unattended.
@@MedellinBuzz May be Irvine not in Los Angeles
@@agudecar yeah real safe suburbs in the US are great.
amazing cuizine from the UK lol
Respect (in Ali G’s voice)
Why is the number of children born out of wedlock high in Latin America?
They dont believe in abortions unlike american male
@passportbros173 whaaaaat 83 percent of kids born to single mother so how can they be family oriented
YOU... THE.. MAN 🫵😎 Colombia 🇨🇴 food lookz Yum 😋 thankz for sharing God Blessings ☝️ Cheerz from Auckland New Zealand 🇳🇿
Thank you! Cheers mate
Thanks for this video Andrew. I’m going to send this to my friend who is coming to Medellin in July and is super nervous
Nice I’m sure they’re going to love it.
Especially that Medellin kingpin with a Brazilian accent. Look, for Americans, everything south of El Paso is Mexico
yeah it's crazy.
You lost me at "the economic powerhouse of North Korea"
Hi.I live here in colombia with my colombian wife two years now.I am a Investor.I would like to connect with you?
Sure you can hit me up at medellinbuzzandrew@gmail.com
@@MedellinBuzz Thank you.
Good points about the food. Same applies in Australia. People ask what a traditional Australian dish is and I scratch my head but immigrants have brought great food to my country.
great channel buddy... if I remember correctly you grew up in San Fernando Valley or la... yeah was down there for 6 months poblado/provenza. I want to make the move... I love it down there
Thanks! I grew up in Orange County, near LA.
Love your videos ,will be visiting soon ,was wondering whats a good month to go ,single guy ,i was thinking june or August
August is good because of the Flower Festival.
@MedellinBuzz aww thank u ,just seen the consultation below also 🤦🏽anyways ty n I even hope to meet cha some day ,u seem cool 😎, God bless 🙌, n yes am thinking of getting a place down there 🤔,will stay on touch ✨️
@@irvingp6859 yessir!
the woman part was overkill.
Thanks for the feedback
I’m Romanian and my daughter is half Colombian. After 20 plus years abroad, last 16 in the Uk, I’m almost at the point where I can earn online a decent income so I’ll spend most of my time in Romania and Colombia. I’ve lost it at the “beautiful Colombian prostitutes”😂 I think Colombia is underrated like my home country Romania and I love both of them. Subscribed and hope to meet you around there. Been in the major cities already but not in Medellin, yet.
I will visit Romania in 2 years.
@@MedellinBuzz Can’t wait to offer you a tour of it😎 Hope we can make things happen. I’m not on insta or fb atm but I’m sure we ll find a way to connect, eventually.
Bucharest is very under rated. Now that is a safe City… never been anywhere so safe in my life.
When you coming to Bogota bro?
I could show you around some dope places / restaurants in the north.
Soon my friend.
He hate Bogotá. In a facebooks group he said it.
@@haiderat4213 I love bogota…to visit not to live in.
I have been to Colombia a few times. To me it is the best country in the world. What America have over Colombia is money, absolutely nothing else.
Nice!
Another banger from Andrés🎉… Did you fever find that burro to help you get some water after you escaped the prostitutes?😜😂
Yes I did lol
Blood pudding is quite popular in Ireland and England. Its known as Black pudding.
Considered moving to Medellin. Watched Septimo Dia "Secuestro Express" episode and cancelled plan. While not directly a Medellin related problem, it does happen in Colombia. Too high a safety issue at least for me. American justice and death penalty sentences are why such a thing doesn't happen in the US. Too bad Colombia can't do the same.
Yeah lots of those shows have scared people away.
I was just in colombia and it felt more like a 2nd world country, atleast in the areas of Medellin i was staying at. Cool country.
If American didn’t take everything they’d be stuck with hotdogs and hamburgers lol. Great video bro 👌🏾
Hot dogs are German and a Danish immigrant ordered the first hamburger, not to mention that it’s called a hamburger because of Hamburg, Germany. lol so US wouldn’t even have that.
Colombia has the greatest snack food ever made: arepas. I love arepas with lots of cheese. *Yum*
Haha I’m glad I someone likes em
Thanks!
Thank you!
Nice informative video!
Btw did you really say North-Korea is an economic powerhouse?😅
Haha yeah I meant only South Korea, but compared to Colombia North Korea might be. Lol
What is wrong with a Burger and fires? 🤑😝🤪😜
Thank goodness for that Danish immigrant that ordered the first burger ever, lol.
@@MedellinBuzz Have a great day!!
Lol yup they stir the frying pan with their finger tips
If you think UK is good cuisine, you obviously never been there 😉
Never been, but heard it's trash, lol.
@@MedellinBuzz That is correct 🤣😁
@@Gnaget10
He might have meant "Indian food in the UK"... cuz I know first-hand that it's AWESOME.
@@ChineduOpara no I meant English food...it's not the best. If America didn't have immigrants flood it, then American food would just be a variation of English food from the colonists. If Colombia were to have a ton of immigrants from Italy, China, India, etc, I'm sure the food here would be better (different).
The point is that many Americans come here and complain about the food being bland, but don't stop to think why their own food isn't bland. Hope that makes sense.
I like the assessment and hate when people say 3rd world country, it’s a developing country. Right the best food is made at home I agree with that point. Of course crime will be higher in the US, it’s 330 million people compared to like 50 million and a lot more guns 😅. Great video tho
The problem with Colombia is the taxes. Anything over 1k gets taxed, not heavy, but at 2,5k and up 35% roughly. Plus complications actually moving larger chunks of cash. Capital controls international taxes -taxes a foriegn made gains. Capital gains taxes 35%.
Excessive regulation on imports and excessive taxs on importing. 20% tax on most food.
In excess of 30% apy interest on all loans I know of. Which large cap assets like houses dont have people , few buyers due to high cost of capital even if they have the down payment. Hard to sell. Not lots people who can or who are willing to pay those interest rates.
In general excessive buracracy, excessive goverment. Lots of dead wood, unproductive saleried goverment.
Thus a partial list of reasons why Colombia can not progress and is not likely to.
Which why the youth , brain drain - leave. Why most want to leave, because they have no hope.
These problems can be overcome but both left and right , there has been 0 progress.
Colombians are brave, passionate and very intellegent. So as they say its not over till its over.
On paper yes, but only 2% of the population actually declares and only 1%actually pays anything. Again, the culture of lying and corruption has us where we are.
@@MedellinBuzz that I do not doubt, but bigger capital players cant move in cash ,
Internationals. Suitcases of cash hardly a useful way, except for the narcos perhaps.
If you made a million are going to keep your gains here or go to panama , make interests without being taxed 35%. If you leave then Colombia suffers because thats investment Capital, it pays wages , creates stuff. Some other country gets rich. The people here get squeezed.empty condos in Miami.
Besides which business guys hoarding cash lose at least 12% in devaluation every year, so spend it or lose it. Wheres the long term developement in that? Might as well live high.
Besides these considertions - hardly ideal having a society hiding and lying as a way of life..as survival neccesity.
But we have models that work in SA..
And i do agree with your statement.
The first good dish you presented was what looked like a Paisa plate, with the eggs, beans, arepa, and pork skins. Those or something similar are often part of the lunch specials. I'll take a pass, but am glad for Burger King and Rappi. 🤣😉
Comparing Medellin to the worst of US cities like Baltimore, Atlanta, Chicago and the like calling it "more safe" based on murder stats is an invalid comparison. Why? Because there's a lot of ways people are harmed where murder isn't involved. Who knows what the robbery stats in Medellin are as most go unreported. Also it matters a lot what part of Atlanta or Baltimore you live in. Murder stats in such places are heavily spiked by gang conflicts, so if you aren't in a gang or living around the same, you can usually comfortably live behind one locked door. While the experience of an obvious North American in a place like Medellin is different in many ways. While the US State Dept is largely right, I'll still return, will dress down as usual, keep my wits about me and won't display wealth. That said I'll still be followed by beggars and thieves. I'll follow the precautions, but am still at more risk than in my home city in the States, but they are risks I'm willing to take.
Who in the States leaves their phone or bag sitting unattended when they go to the bathroom? Maybe in some tiny rural town where everyone knows one another, but even still that's a terrible idea. I'd never dream of it.
Also, if Colombians really want to move beyond the Narco image, they could dial back some of the partying. Heck they love drugs so much they created their own designer sensation, the pink stuff that is flowing into the States and Europe. At the suggestion of another RUclipsr, "Don't create Disneyland then complain when people come and want to see Mickey and Donald Duck."
PS When talking about Baltimore, for the sake of balance, tell the audience that Colombia as a whole has over 6 times the murder rate as the States as a whole. Feel free to fact check that. Thanks for another great video. 😀😀
Good comment. Thanks!
So factually Columbian food is not good, there might be a reason for it but the food is not good. One of the best ways to see how good the food is in a country is to check how many restaurants exist in a major city in the US. Italian, Thai, Mexican, Indian, and other ethnic restaurants are in high numbers because generally, the food is good. Even Peru has made their mark, so Columbia needs to catch up, so better to stop complaining and get better. Chile is in the same spot.
Colombian doesn’t need to catch up. The people here like their food.
hey - english food is not so bad these days
So I’ve heard lol
That’s what Mick Jagger says have some sympathy and taste. He put that in his song.
Yep you got it.
None of them including the Beatles ever wrote a single song.
That will be the day !!!
Hi,
Nice 13 min Recap!
But North Korea is NOT an economic power!!! South Korea, yes!!!
Also, after review of many expats videos in Medellin, its seems like you cant buy (or have) a scooter and use it for your day to day life in Medellin...It will be robed within weeks comparing to Thailand!!??
What do you think about that statement?
Yeah I meant South Korea. And I have many friends either scooters and motorcycles here that have never been robbed. There’s almost a million motorcycles and scooters here I’m sure if you’re careful it won’t be robbed. Of course you can just be unlucky.
@@MedellinBuzz
Just to let you know I speak french better...
You probably know these 2 serious youtubers living In colombia: Life with David and Dcbornrob? I really really dont like the way 2 colombian guys robed David s motorcycle ( watch his videos)... Its apparently often to rob people like that in Medellin!!?? You will not get your motorcycle robed this way in Montreal,CDN!!?? If someone really want big security and dont get your laptop stolen in a cafe with a gun in your face you better retired in Southeast asia... It is sad to say!!! Also, all these girls who wants to rob you using scopolamine!!?? Girls will not take this chance in Canada to drug you!!!
I will visit Colombia soon...But, unfortunately, I will never retired in that country...
@@TheGaryp310 yeah you gotta experience it. But it’s not for everyone.
@@MedellinBuzz Do you know David and Rob?
@@TheGaryp310 I know David, he was on my podcast when he first started his channel a few years ago. I don’t know Rob.
Always seems to me like this dude is trying to discourage people from coming to a country he lives in. It’s a constant negative theme. He isn’t the only one.
Seems like you’re the only one that feels that way.
Francia Márquez
I like it.
U look like u ĺive there bro....
Yeah I do
@MedellinBuzz so I'm saying bro you won't have as many problems..if I was a white guy that look like he wasn't from there or me ....might be a little different type of towards me....are you seeing or hearing alot of people from that city don't want us there? Is it growing?
@@MedellinBuzz so what's your experiences on what I said in my second message
@@gque3149 no I haven’t. On the contrary I see more tourist now more than ever.