On hills, where I live in Costa Rica 30 to 35% hills are common. Worst at 41 %. I have a 1200 Watt E-scooter that will do 38 KPH on a 20% hill. At 30% it is pretty much through though. Wonder how that works there.
Thanks for keeping it real about the crime. I hate that "crime can happen anywhere" useless cliche on RU-vid and travel blogs. Crime can happen anywhere, but it obviously happens more in some places than in others. In many cities around the world, you have no reason whatsoever to feel nervous when you see two young men on a motorbike in broad daylight.
Crime is a HUGE issue. The fact that wages are low is only a part of the problem - the other part is cultural. One-on-one crime is a way of life in Colombia. Just because you are a friendly person, does not mean that you are a nice person.
@@kevinlanier2 Just go to Alemania bro, people there is could like you, but it does'n means people here in Colombia are fake. The true is... some of your people come here looking for drogs, hookers, noise, party, alcohol, obviously in that enviroments you gonna find someone bad, you shouldn't generalize.
I live in MX, and yes the crime is higher, but in the U.S. you can get murdered anywhere, totally randomly. Knock on the wrong door? Shot in the face. Honk at someone who cuts you off? Shot in the face. Everyone has guns and you could die in any neighborhood at any time. Are you more likely to get robbed in Latin America? Yes. Are you more likely to get shot in a mass murder at a store or theater or restaurant or school?? No.
The problem is... Provenza and parque lleras is a turism place, with hookers and drogs, alcohol and party, is a place with a lot of crowds. Is imposible that a place like that to be a safety place. Poblado is too bigger than that, the other Poblado's places are more exclusive and expensive. Here in Medellín there are zones chipers and more safety than Provenza, but turist are not trying to get that, just luxury and party. If you wanna a exclusive place in poblado, you gonna need a car and around 2000 dollars for the rent. Also with 300 dollars you can get a common and secure floor in some neighbors, these places are far from down town and Poblado.
Yeah, I lived in Medellin for 5 years after having visited at least 20 times. I already speak Spanish fluently, having taken Spanish in school as it was required and I always dated Latina's in the states. Anyways, lived in Provenza in the best part of town, and one day I let my guard down and that's when I got robbed and stabbed. Luckily, I made it to the hospital in time before I bled out, so I was lucky to be alive. But it gets worse, when it was time to get discharged , the hospital administrator was going to have me arrested because I didn't have money to pay my bill (I had just been robbed of everything!!). Luckily the attending ER doctor was nice enough to pay my bill when the police showed up to take me to jail (for not being able to pay my hospital bill after I just got away with my life), and I went back the next day and paid him back. The moral of the story is that there is a HATE for foreigners (extranjeros) that did not exist when I first started going there back in 2014. Sure people will smile and want to be your friend, because if you are a good person with a good personality, that is attractive to people now matter where you go. But the tourism and the way it has affected the local population has created a resentment that will come back to bite you in the ass when you least expect it. I will be selling my place in Medellin this year because between the Velezanos and Colombians that work as gangs, they waited to strike when I least expected it. Ask Colombians about how they feel even about the huge influx of Velezanos, they are not happy about what that has done to the country the last seven years. Things in Medellin are going to get worse before they get better. The new mayor and the cops don't care about the foreigners. They know they can't thing with their heads and they'll keep coming, thinking nothing will ever happen to them. And the criminals get stronger, and the girls get more emboldened, and the cycle continues........ YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A FOREIGNER IN ANY COUNTRY YOU ARE NOT FROM, and with that comes racism and resentment. Don't shoot the messenger......... Good luck to all!
That´s true... unfortunately, Colombia -by several reasons-, isn´t a country accustomed to large groups of foreigners like Mexico or Perú. And due its economy, foreigners are seen as people with a lot of money than locals, so adding ingenuousness, that makes them a target for criminals. Mostly of colombian people is friendly AND sincere towards foreigners, but some few ones makes the bad point of all of these pros.
The problem is... Provenza and parque lleras is a turism place, with hookers and drogs, alcohol and party, is a place with a lot of crowds. Is imposible that a place like that to be a safety place. Poblado is too bigger than that, the other Poblado's places are more exclusive and expensive. Here in Medellín there are zones chipers and more safety than Provenza, but turist are not trying to get that, just luxury and party. If you wanna a exclusive place in poblado, you gonna need a car and around 2000 dollars for the rent. Also with 300 dollars you can get a common and secure floor in some neighbors, these places are far from down town and Poblado.
Sorry to hear you got stabbed, man. But about the rest of the things you said…good. You people are ruining our economy, our children, our men and women, people’s mentality, and you bring absolutely nothing to the table other than financial benefit to those who are already rich. Hope the rest of the foreigners coming to Medellin follow your example and leave asap.
@@anfforero I'm Brazilian. What you said about hating foreigners is true. This is growing a lot in Latin America, especially Americans and Canadians because of the gentrification that is happening in practically all countries. Here in Brazil it's the same situation, many foreigners, especially Americans, are arriving every day as digital nomads and increasing the prices of everything because they have money because of the dollar. An American was attacked in Florianópolis and the reason was xenophobia (I would like to share the report here but the channel won't let me, so I'll copy a small part): 👇 "An American man Jeremy Klein, aged 25, was attacked by three young people as he left a nightclub in Florianópolis, in the early hours of Thursday, the 20th, and ended up receiving 20 stitches in his head. According to the Civil Police of the capital of Santa Catarina, the justification given by the boys to explain the attacks was the tourist's nationality. "These Americans come here and think they are at home", declared one of the young people, in an interview with local TV." Brazil is famous for having friendly and welcoming people towards foreigners but things have been changing for a while. In fact, this racist and xenophobic thought always existed in Brazil, but before, people were afraid to say or even do stupid things. It seems that today people have lost this fear of committing acts of hatred against foreigners. Yet many Americans doubt this is happening here.
My gf pays $350 per month for a very nice apartment in Bogota. Send a local to arrange for everything. Do not let any vender know that it's for a foreigner, anywhere in the third world for any item or service, or you'll pay 2-3x too much.
great great video i live in Laureles YOUR 100 PERCENT . last year or so I have seen a women university professor point blank shot murdered by a fake rapid delivery on motor bike . He just rang the door bell and older lady came out and shot her . I was on my balcony and seeing it until today hunts me . I also seen a dead cop five minutes after being shoot a few weeks ago in Laureles . they did not even have an ambulance for him until 30 minutes passed he was dead by then
The biggest con for me (3 months in Medellín) was the extreme noise everywhere. Every bar wants to play their music louder than the next one. They put their speakers directly at the ear level of pedestrians, so your auricles flutter. I was walking with 3M Ear Plugs. Colombian people shout to each other, even they talk in a distance of 1 meter. Even if you are in a quieter district, there will be a salesman waking you up by shouting "aguacateeeee" in the early morning.
The cart-based fruit vendors with the overdriven amplifiers coming up my street fifteen times a day nearly drove me out of my mind. In my neighborhood there were also security people with machetes on bicycles riding around the neighborhood, and beeping their bike horns for everyone to hear at 3:00 AM.
@@MedellinBuzz That might be true but I find it hard to believe you are immune to these little freaks and their speakers even in Alejandria/golden mile. They are everywhere just like the lies and scams and the abuse they dole out on innocent travelers looking for fun
I’m waiting to see a video that doesn’t promote night clubs bars and loose women !! Where are the regular people with their kids? For that matter where are the schools and the parks where kids play? People walking their dogs? All I see is tourist hot spots like the Medellin tourist board has paid for vloggers to push the Miami life !! Can’t retire to a place my grandkids can’t come to live and get culture !!
You’re probably watching those videos that’s why RU-vid pushes them to you. Regardless here’s a video you might like. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wYOdSoTatGo.htmlsi=Fz2Vy-Yf5k-GIuPX
The only "culture" you'll get in Medellin is the locals saying one thing and doing another. Not showing up on time. Lying because it is a national sport. Tricking you, scams, lies, and much more fun stuff await. If you think you or your grand kids will ever talk to "pure" women hahahahhahha you got another thing coming nearly every woman there is a ho.e and that is just the fact. 3rd and 4th gen providers, granny was a hoe, great granny was one too
Refreshing honesty here - I lived and worked in Bogota for several years, and visited Medellin when I wanted better weather and people who didn't all seem to hate each other. 😄 It's possible I'll be back again one day - I'm tired of the grind in the US.
How do (local people) afford housing that you say is so cheap on just 250 a month income? 600-1000 or more rent-really? Doesn’t sound cheap for a country that locals get to live cheaper….
Yeah, to live long term, Spanish is a must, unless you have money and can hire a good personal assistant. But if you're just a tourist here for a few days or a month, zero Spanish is fine.
600 to 1000 is crazy high even for foreigners for rent. Compared to Thailand, Cambodia or even he Philippines. 50 percent lower in these other counties.
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Great video. But everything in Colombia is 3x what it was just two years ago. I wouldn't exactly consider Medellin as a "deal" at this point. Especially if you are white.
That was a very balanced presentation Andrew. I will only ad that some of your "pros" apply to you because you are Colombian while they do not to obvious gringos. I can dress like Colombians all I want but they all know what I am. I am thus a target in a way that you never will be, and not just for street robberies but for every imaginable passive and aggressive scam. And unlike you I'll never be one of them, so the social life is shallow and real friendships difficult to make. I also would have little interest in hiring a Colombian chef. It's hard to imagine such would be necessary when they are in hog heaven eating beans, sausage, and french fries. 😂 I considered moving to Colombia, but after spending about two years there all total over the last eight years, the cons way outweigh the positives. I love living where there is law and order, where I can walk the streets without constantly looking over my shoulder, where the police need probable cause for searches and don't take bribes, where the food is amazing, the good ole USA. YMMV. Great vid. PS No, I do not live in Southside Chicago, though stats in places like that are inflated by gang violence, something I'm detached from.
I can rent a nice apartment in Oklaoma for $600 per month or a nice house for $800 per month. When the average person makes 4-5k per year, you can bet your butt that they dont pay more than $100 per month for housing. You guys are crazy to pay that kind of money in the third world
The “can we get a brain and do better” comment in the first minute killed me 😂 Medellin can be so innovative while at the same time hovel. I love the duality though, it adds character lol. & Yes I’m Colombian
If any of you want to compare Colombia with Brazil: News for anyone who does not know -- BRAZIL is the FIFTH country (low cost of living) among the whole American continent, in this category, very cheap. I rent furnish, all furnish, and VERY VERY NICELY furnished place. Very comfortable. Full size kitchen, and a laundry room, balcony, garage (1 car garage) and in one of the nicer areas, safest, around. My cost of living is now half of some of the furnished places in Colombia (Medellin), around $500 US. I even have a maid that comes into my home and makes a very DETAILED cleaning service of the whole home , and she comes twice a month to clean, and it is $20 US for each cleaning service. My internet is also way better here. Food quality here is supreme in Brazil, ingredients (especially important if you cook your own food) are plenty and cheap. Brazil is one of the biggest grower and exporter of food across the globe. Security in Brazil, if you pick the good regions/areas , is very good. Just avoid living in Rio de Janeiro (tourist area) and avoid some areas in São Paulo. Stick to the more prosperous states and areas. Brazil is VAST , SUPER VAST, and there are a lot of amazing options of where to go.
Maybe buying a home would be better. But I do not know what the laws are for foreigners purchasing and building. Renting has never been my thing. I prefer to own my own home.
Good video but for clarity, no fault of your own at age 4, but you were not legal? So what about safety for old English speaking speaking white guy. Getting deported may have been the lock and your the key to your success. Congrats
Yes, you are absolutely right. I was being conservative when I said upper middle-class, but only high-level execs, some doctors, and lawyers make that much money here. Thanks for the comment, and I hope you unstuck yourself soon.
Every country in Latina America is like living in constant noice pollution ,by cars blow in the horn for no reason, and in some neighbourhood the music goes on all night party’s, crimes is everywhere , specially Colombia, Peru, Argentina , I don’t believe you rhetoric about how safe is like to live in Latino America , always having to look over your shoulders ,or if a motorcycle is coming behind you to grab your phone , there’s no safe country in South America specially if you are tourist looking dumb perfect target, already 3 tourist had been murder in Colombia in the las 3 weeks
Now that the gringo passport bros have made going to Colombia to chase trim popular. I think I’m going to Cuba instead. It’s difficult for gringos to go there still so it’s probably still “pure”.
Nah, it only seems that way on RU-vid. You only see whoremongers on calle 10, near parque lleras, like a 2 block radius. The rest of the city is still 99% Colombians and some Venezuelans. Cuba seems cool. Good luck.
Depende en la mayoría de pueblos no respetan los semáforos ni la dirección de las vías y en los pueblitos de Nariño por ejemplo viven sumidos en el alcoholismo sin respetarse entre ellos mismos.
@@MedellinBuzz Bro, I'm Colombian and I LOVE Medellin... I just don't want the rent prices to keep going up like CRAZY. I used to live in Poblado and I had to move to Sabaneta due to the increase of rent prices, even when having a rental contract, they will not renew it to then set any price the landlord wants. Even here in Sabaneta is happening... And you seem to be very smart, you know the reason why it is happening.
Great video! A couple things you forgot to mention is getting drugged and robbed. Another thing is the vast network of organized crime and the police's inability to catch the criminals. The cost of living, rent, medicine, goods, services is absolutely amazing but I personally need a break from Colombia. I rather pay more for that feeling that I am safe or if someone does something the police will catch the criminals.
The drugged robberies can largely be avoided by listening the head on your shoulders rather than the one in your pants. No, those hotties on tinder and in clubs are not interested in your charming personality.
That’s why I’m not returning anymore. The drugging and robbing just is too much. Good luck with the police. I have a personal story about their corruption.
@@colettelongo2080don’t blame the victims. You know in the USA people don’t do that. I agree, but these guys didn’t know that going into that place. I tell guys now to avoid them whores, and know this country is poor and they looking for money only.
@@colettelongo2080second who are you to judge? I’m sure these men have mental issues that need to be resolved. How about thank god they are still alive.
Yeah, that, and the fact that I just started the channel 3 months ago, I don't have videos of walking the streets peeping prostitutes, or walking through the "hood." lol
What a great guy & honest! As an American I'm totally disgusted, disillusioned & pissed off that the US Government cold heartedly deported one of its own! Was there any way this could have been worked out to prevent this kind of tragedy? I'm glad you are a smart & resourceful guy!
Yes, I absolutely am to be held responsible for what happened. I was an adult, I could have done many things to secure my residency. Regardless, I view it as a blessing, my life is pretty amazing now, and I'm happy that I can share it with you. Thank you or the kind words!
Thank u for saying that and taking accountability!! I’m still baffled abt th deported thing, but u are in “paradise” I’ve been there abt 10x. Great video!! I love that city, I was 2 steps away from living there, then a family situation changed everything! Your description and insight are 100!, thank u for Sharing this🙏🏽. Wishing u well and glad u have made the most outta your situation. @@MedellinBuzz
I'm glad you persevered in Columbia, despite being kicked out of your adapted home of the US. Most people would have left with a bitter taste in their mouth, but then again, that could be the force that makes them strive to work harder. Quite frankly, all that blight and graffiti in Medellin is a turn off. Who wants to look at 'street art' and crumbling roof tile every time you walk out your front door. I've been to Latin America, and it's almost the same story everywhere. I lived in South Africa & Namibia which also has concentrated poverty & wealth. But I found it easy to find safe & clean neighborhoods for less than the prices you described living in Medellin. But I'm sure Medellin is a wonderful place with a lot of great people & culture.
Medellin is a spectacular city, to visit. We stay for 3-4 weeks. No matter how well you speak Spanish and respect the culture, you are an outsider and a target. On advice from expats, we purchased all clothing in local stores, because American style threads and shoes are like having a bullseye on your back. If things go south, even by accident or innocent mistake, the consequences can be EXTREME! I love Latin America. The people, their style, their music, and their food. The fresh produce in Medellin is like ambrosia. The easy-going vibe is very relaxing, but the dark side is pitch black. We have that in America to some extent, but a foreigner in Columbia can expect to be treated like an outsider behind bola ocho. That's just the way it is.
This is a bit of an exaggeration. For example, I'm 6'3'' and I can't buy clothes locally here because everyone here is an enano, so I order all my stuff online via Amazon. Everything I wear, down to my LeBron's are US brands. Yet, I've never had a problem. People make themselves the target by hanging with the wrong people, and being careless.
1000 a month for rent is ridiculous. so is 600 for what you get. That's along with the crime. Ya not even interested. Thailand looks better and better everyday.
I live in a nice neighborhood in socal, and those days of safety are gone. The trend for organized crime is breaking in nice neighborhoods, bank juggling, etc. There are very few places left in this world where you can truly say it is safe. We just need to factor in the safety issues wherever we go. I travel a lot to south america, and safety is always on my mind. It is not ¨haiti¨bad.. just need to be aware, know where you are going, when, and with whom. Learn the laws of stupid: Don´t go to stupid places, in stupid times, with stupid people. You can get away with breaking 1 of those laws... but don´t break all of them at the same time.
That's too bad. I grew lived in Southern Orange County, California, in cities like Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch, probably not fair to compare any city to those. Thanks for the insight!
I live in Fallbrook, Cali next to Oceanside and Vista. Coming from Orange county you must be familiar with Fallbrook. Or at least Oceanside. Salud!@@MedellinBuzz
Good distinctions about safety in the way you discuss comparing neighborhoods here in Medellin to like neighborhoods elsewhere. Thieves make it a point to go to the better neighborhoods here 'cause that's where the money is. Still, every day in Laureles and from what I've seen when in Poblado I find it's more a question of beggars and poor people walking around selling candy, pens and stuff like that. Visitors and new arrivals ought to bear in mind that beggars are not always bums. Sometimes they can be decent family people with infants, legitmately uprooted from their communities by circumstances beyond their control such as in Venezuela. But sometimes even that is a scam. It's sad to see but after a while one learns how to differentiate. There's a huge difference between some glassy eyed addict and a way too thin man & wife who have stumbled in from the countryside or just came in fleeing from Venezuela. Thanks for this.
I just told another person that here. I said it’s worse in the better neighborhoods in medellin compared to the USA. The police are just a cover. The robbers go to the poblado and laureles because that’s where the money is. It’s robbing 101. Lol
You do not need 2k per month and if you're paying more than 500 on rent then you're messing up. Over paying for housing in Colombia really hurts the locals, driving up housing costs. Medellin is really getting hostile towards expats lately, the main reason is they come here and just throwing money around and really screwing with the local economy and making it difficult for the Colombian on a modest income. Stop paying 10 dollars per meal, stop spending more than 500 on rent, and don't be stingy with tips or paying for a service.
Get out of here with your broke ass. If you’re coming from the US you should pay more. We gotta help drive up the economy. The locals are the ones that own apartments here. So you'd rather they make less money? People like you keep the poor poor. If you’re coming to Colombia to be a chcichipato, stay in your hood in the US.
@@MedellinBuzz Bad advice. You act like money has infinite growth without repurcussions. That would be called inflation. Let me ask you this....? What good is it to be a millionaire when everyone else is a millionaire?
Yo no considero El poblado como el Beverly Hills de Colombia. El poblado tiene más habitantes de calle, prostitutas, y cultura de turismo sexual, comparado a partes como Envigado. El poblado es como “the red light district”. El poblado is like an un-initiated persons idea of where rich people live in Colombia.
El poblado es grande. No es solo avenida poblado y la 10. Los indigentes no suben lomas jajaja. Pensar que solo es eso is an unitiated persons view of el poblado.
That is true. To be fair to you, I don’t know the other parts of el poblado intimately. However, I was responding mainly to some of these comments that are of people, seemingly, living in and around Provenza and el parque. But obviously idk each persons situation.
you gotta have real money, but Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Coto De Casa, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, a few more, and that's just Orange County, I'm sure there are neighborhoods in SD and LA that are just as safe. El Poblado doesn't hold a candle in terms of safety to those neighborhoods.
This is a stupid comment. Soy Colombiano, trabojo duro, tengo empreza con empleados y contratistas, cotizo bien, compro apartamentos, y los arriendo a extranjeros, pago impuesto (en la menoria de los que declara y paga). Lo que necesitamos es dejar de buscar donde echar la culpa por nuestras propias incompetencias. Por que los que teneoms a este pais en la mierda es gente como usted que se come el cuento de los politicos.
Lol he had me in stitches with that thumbnail lol. Drew, what's CTR? I haven't started uploading yet so I don't know the content creator side of the Tube yet.
In your opinion, which is overall safer, Colombia or Mexico? It seems like Colombia is very dangerous and not a place where one can relax and just live in peace of mind.
@@MedellinBuzz I see. I ask because I plan to travel to both countries to check them out. I'm fluent in Spanish now and would like to travel to Latin America. Your channel is amazing and I've been a subscriber for a while now. Keep it up!
Someone who's considering Moving to colombia,11 I would be interested in knowing what things you did. When you first arrived back in Colombia after you were deported In order to Produce😊 $2200 a month income.
When I first got here I didnt make $2,000 month. I worked jobs here for local wages. The most I made per month was about $1,000. In 2013 I started gettng more freelance work (SEO work). I did cold outreach emails back then, and used sites like Odesk (which is now UpWork to get work from the states. Little by little I got more work, hired locals and started my digital marketing agency.
Comment 🚀🚀🚀ignore the ( Comment 🚀🚀🚀) long story…. Thank you for sharing… sorry you where deported… would like to learn one day the reason but no worries if you don’t want to share … but glad to see your doing well … I’m Mexican American but sometimes I dream/ponder if I should move but scared of the income. 1) how would I work 2) I’m to Américanisé 3) crime 4)My health .
love the fact that u are honest & u say it like it is on a personal & professional level we can all relate in 1 ways or another ., always thrive to keep it real 👍
Very informative. On the crime topic, I’m always amazed when people talk about being able to leave their doors unlocked etc. I’m Irish and in my 50th year and I never remember a time when you could leave your door unlocked etc. Maybe we are just very untrusting, and untrustworthy, people 😂 I do fully except though the danger of mugging and violent crime is in general on a different scale though, even in the safest of neighbourhoods, thanks for the education 👍
What's the point of living in an place where you are worried about getting robbed or killed? NO matter what PROS there are, safety outweigh all you PROS. Imagine being a billionaire and living in a place where you are always worried about your safety. What's lifestyle is that? It's better to live poor and safe than rich and scared.
@@Evanmuller-n5z you are so dumb for thinking that, everywhere cost of living is getting higher and higher because YOU can pay it and we have to go to the cheapest, ugliest places because of your dumb bass
@user-je6xu9em8f sorry, but not entirely.. probably you are creating opportunities to local people (I hope), but gentrification is rising by a lot the renting and buying prices of properties. It is impossible to locals to buy or rent houses even in mid income areas.
@@FranciscoLopez-hk2fu the same is happening in the US. I was considering it because I cannot afford property here. I want to start a complete new life in Latin America. Maybe even buy a lot, a manufactured home, hook up electricity, sell it and repeat. The USA is socialist already. I am the minority of people moving to Latin America from North America though.
I was in Thailand for 9 months and trust me with all the positives there were many more negatives this is just speaking for myself, A country being very affordable plus beautiful easy women will not cover for everything else for the long term.
Exactly. That’s my experience with Colombia. Easy women and cheap food and alcohol was good for years. Now, I’m not more advance in life because the economy there is awful and certain amenities in the USA and developed countries you just can’t sacrifice over cheap women and alcohol.
I will the PHILLIPINES would be tough to leave. Obviously the women are easy and beautiful, but they have a real sense of respect for foreigners. Now, certain ones will try to milk you for money for the family. The families are the problem there.
600 to 1000 is crazy high even for foreigners for rent. Compared to Thailand, Cambodia or even he Philippines. 50 percent lower in these other counties.
hahha this man talks about expending 2000 usd a month in a south american country as "normal" . In Spain people earns 1200 euros a month. Get real not too many people have that rent. Of course you are priviledge in Colombia with that amount
As an update I’m coming back to Medellin, at the beginning everything went smoothly in my town however after my house got full with relatives I had some issues with brothers and sisters
Same for me in USA with credit & renting. My credit score from Australia means nothing because USA uses different credit systems than most of Asia, EU & of course Australia. So I’m lucky I am married so can use this for renting, buying vehicles in my spouses name. Forget buying in USA im 46 & unless the market collapses I’ll be renting forever. My generation is the rent generation
FIRST thing: Medellín, correctly pronounced, is more like MEDE-JEAN, if you speak English. The double l in local Spanish, sounds just like the letter J in English.
I've never been, but gonna check it out. What I wouldn't really look forward to is the time difference between there and the US. All my clients and staff are in the U.S.
Facts. The PHILLIPINES is the only poor country I would live. They are safer than Colombia, but poorer. Weird! Also, they are very excited to meet foreigners and are kind in general.
Spent about 5 or 6 months in Medellin. Absolute great time, being there. But...I also personally saw like 3 people get mugged. I grew up in NYC in the 80s and never saw that much crime first hand. I'd deffo recommend people go visit. It's a beautiful city, and the people are wonderful. You just gotta adjust your lifestyle a bit. All the people I saw getting mugged from a distance - were late at night, and they were alone. If you're a nite owl, there's no 'going for a walk in the evening'. I mean, you can, but that's at your own risk.
I am heading down to Palmira outside of Cali. I have good friends there and looking to open up a bbq joint with one of my friends. I will still be able to have US income, but I want out of the USA. It's becoming unlivable and I just love the music, food and culture. The people are very outgoing and I have been down twice to Cali, Palmira and Medellin and I have had zero problems. That said, you have to be aware of your surroundings. Be smart and firm.
@@MedellinBuzz I can run my own household, I don't sub-contract. Friggin' maids...are you kidding me? Seriously... if my wife said she wanted to pay a maid $200 a month, I'd tell her to get bent. Clean your own sh*t.
