COLOMBIA 🇨🇴 What You Should Know Before Traveling | 10 TIPS

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 86

  • @richardl7852
    @richardl7852 8 місяців тому +13

    It's a bad thing that you tip when it s not expected. You'll ruin the local habits and finally everything gets more expensive for the locals. This gentrification is a real problem.

  • @taz8676
    @taz8676 4 місяці тому +6

    Great video. You showcase so much maturity and empathy in your views, thank you for sharing these tips.

  • @enedenatasha
    @enedenatasha 8 місяців тому +9

    Ryan I’m a Venezuelan and also an American citizen, I’m traveling soon to Colombia for the first time and I think your video (from all I’ve watched about this subject) is very useful and talks about very important things to be aware like the “drug users stereotype”, thank you so much for also mentioning the situation of Venezuelan refugees, as you clarified most of these people is people that didn’t choose to leave their country to live a life on the streets begging for money, most of those people do this because they HAD NO CHOICE. Thanks to your video I have a better idea of what to expect. I’m subscribing to your channel. Great content!

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the love and reflections. They mean a lot. Sending love back your way. Welcome to the channel and community as well.

    • @afnanaldarwish
      @afnanaldarwish 5 місяців тому

      Hi! I am planning to visit Venezuela in 2 months. Any tips or recommendations?

  • @carolinadelaossa7383
    @carolinadelaossa7383 2 роки тому +11

    Really nice of you to include extra tips for female travelers!

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому +1

      Hey! Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I'm currently taking a break from producing videos to take an inward creative dive!
      Thanks for that feedback. I'm trying to reflect on good advice for as many as possible ❤️

  • @leinieves
    @leinieves 2 роки тому +11

    Love this video!! It has all the useful tips you need from a real perspective. Thanks for talking about the women topics. People really need to be more respectful when they travel to a new place. Sending tons of love Ryan. Best wishes.

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому +1

      Yooo! 😊 Thanks for the feedback, especially from a Medellín local. It's important that people know about the women situations and issues. Much love Lei, miss the adventures!

    • @leinieves
      @leinieves 2 роки тому

      You already know the way back 🙃

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      @@leinieves 😁Use that US visa that you got left! 👀

    • @leinieves
      @leinieves 2 роки тому

      @@RyanFila hahaha will think about it

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      @@leinieves 😂 Don’t lie to me!

  • @markdooley7942
    @markdooley7942 Рік тому +3

    Ryan, you're a legend and the reason I just decided to book flights to Colombia next week (randomly, last minute flights to Bogota seem to be really cheap).

  • @Minkjaah
    @Minkjaah 2 роки тому +5

    Wow, i came across your channel while researching my vacay in Colombia in april. Watch quite some vids and really liked them so i subbed. Only after watching more, i just now see the

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      Yooo! Thanks for the hype and energy. I'm trying to make quality stuff and see where it goes 🙌 Playing the long game ♟ I hope you enjoy Colombia as well, it's such an incredible place!!

    • @HomeboyHotel
      @HomeboyHotel Рік тому

      How was your trip

    • @Minkjaah
      @Minkjaah Рік тому

      @@HomeboyHotel It was great. Spend 2 weeks which was too short in hindsight.
      Loved Salento, chilled in Palamino and did Bogota and Med.

  • @mitapollito
    @mitapollito 3 місяці тому +1

    Buenísimo!!! #11 is a most do! 😁 unfortunately the last thing you mentioned is sooooo common, and annoying

  • @pyzcal1605
    @pyzcal1605 2 роки тому +4

    Hope you get sponsors soon. You have a lot of charisma and will be an authority on travel when your channel grows, you’ve got a great foundation with the few videos I’ve watched. That said, my wife and I are looking at Columbia this December but US travel advisory is listing Columbia as a Level 3 with Arauca, Cauca (except Popayán), and Norte de Santander Level 4. Your Columbia videos seem to dispel these travel advisory levels, or has the situation there changed since you uploaded your videos? Thank you for you content - Subscribed.

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому +2

      Wow, thank you for that! I sure hope some sponsors and growth come rolling through soon 😃 I would say for youre traveling that you'd more than likely be okay. I don't know of any major changes since I was there, and I'm not super familiar with those regions, but overall the advisories are typically over protective (for understandable reasons) but if you're aware and stay smart I'd presume you'd be all good! Do you speak spanish? If so, that's a huge bonus. Or knowing someone on the ground.

    • @SuperintendentParklaneManor
      @SuperintendentParklaneManor 7 місяців тому

      Those areas that you mention are remote and not very popular among to tourists…you are very welcome to Colombia 🇨🇴…by following these tips you should be ok.

  • @EnglishwithJoe
    @EnglishwithJoe 5 днів тому

    3 whole months!! Wow!!

  • @SoberIn40
    @SoberIn40 3 місяці тому +2

    I was in Bogota for two weeks and I didn't see or smell a single drug. Going back in August. It was amazing

    • @khia1408ify
      @khia1408ify 2 місяці тому

      Going to Bogota in a week, how was the weather? Asking caz we have some Caribbean travelers with us. Would it be cold for them? They are used to 80-90°F weather.

    • @SoberIn40
      @SoberIn40 2 місяці тому

      @khia1408ify I'm going in a week too. I was told it's kind of chilly

  • @TheJairo2323
    @TheJairo2323 Рік тому +1

    Awesome tips bro... I'll be heading to colombia soon.. Travelling from australia to Bogotá... Can't wait... Will definitely be checking out some of your tips 👍👌

  • @livelycardcollector
    @livelycardcollector 2 роки тому +3

    Great video man! Makes me want to travel to Colombia.

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      You should! It's awesome out there!

  • @bald_lightning
    @bald_lightning Місяць тому +1

    Solo backpacking in January! Can’t wait to see this beautiful country

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Місяць тому +1

      Love it! Such a beautiful place. I hope your trip is incredible.

  • @mscrayray8988
    @mscrayray8988 2 роки тому +3

    I wanna go to Columbia now!!! I especially wanna learn to salsa!

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      Haha that makes 2 of us! I want to go back and take 30 days to dance every single day!

    • @wmfbmp5743
      @wmfbmp5743 Рік тому

      @@RyanFila could be a cool progression video lol.. "30 days straight learning to dance in Colombia"

    • @richardl7852
      @richardl7852 8 місяців тому

      Please dont say Columbia, It's Colombia. The colombians don't like it when you say Columbia

  • @BetterWorld0
    @BetterWorld0 6 місяців тому

    Hey Ryan what’s the best about getting cash if one plan on staying there for an extended period of time

  • @patriciapolizzi4143
    @patriciapolizzi4143 Рік тому

    method 2 _ran into this issue in the power shell-- You must be an administrator running a console session in order to
    use the sfc utility

  • @SuperintendentParklaneManor
    @SuperintendentParklaneManor 7 місяців тому

    I am from Colombia and find your tips very useful.
    I will add one important, when you go to bars be attentive of your drink, it is been around that some bad people (there are in many cities in the world) that can add drugs in there.
    As you have experienced visit my country it could be a great experience…I appreciate you share your thoughts.
    Welcome to 🇨🇴 Colombia.

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the love and the additional comment. I look forward to coming back down there again. I miss a lot about Colombia.

  • @evasanchez5573
    @evasanchez5573 8 місяців тому

    THANK YOU RAYAN!!! I love the way you explain all the situations and all the solutions!!!! ❤

  • @buddhaweatherby368
    @buddhaweatherby368 Рік тому

    “Triangle thing on the sidewalk”= sandwich board. Solid tips brother, much appreciated.

  • @stevehall9471
    @stevehall9471 Рік тому

    When taking a taxi. negociate the fare in advance if there is no meter but a decent video and make sure the meter is set to zero

  • @khia1408ify
    @khia1408ify 2 місяці тому

    Love the video. Very well explained. Was in Medellin last year and enjoyed every minute of it. We didn’t care much for the Pablo Escobar situation or tours even though it was a part of their history (they are trying to recover from that insanity still). Indeed the Colombian people are welcoming. Going back soon but to Bogota 😌.

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the comment and love. I'm glad you enjoyed it there. Such a special place. I hope your trip to Bogotá is filling as well.

  • @NikkiTomlin
    @NikkiTomlin 2 роки тому +1

    So much valuable info! 🙌🏻🔥

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!! 🙌 ❤️

  • @emmm_4465
    @emmm_4465 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for your considerations towards female travellers and what to expect! Great tips

  • @DiegoSanchez-ro8fc
    @DiegoSanchez-ro8fc 3 місяці тому

    they have those in Cali, be streetwise

  • @jakesutton9822
    @jakesutton9822 Рік тому

    Great vid. Question for you what did you do for cell phone service? Did you get a local sim?

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Рік тому

      Hey Sorry for the delay! Yeah I ended up using Claro who is amazing!

  • @berniecalabiafamvlog9310
    @berniecalabiafamvlog9310 2 роки тому +1

    Stay safe god bless

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      ❤️ Thank you!!

  • @scorpio6874
    @scorpio6874 2 роки тому +2

    Hey bro . Go document the FREEDOM CONVOY Canada . It is a historic event and will gain you much needed exposure. Best of luck

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      Hey, I appreciate the idea. I won't be out there though.

  • @Marko-te3iq
    @Marko-te3iq Рік тому

    Hey what buses companies would you recommend? Thanks for a great video

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Рік тому

      I don't really have any to recommend. I used quite a few, but it depended on the region. I remember Brasilia being good though!

  • @Pachamama2050
    @Pachamama2050 8 місяців тому

    Great video
    Thanks 👌🏽

  • @ryanmccann8518
    @ryanmccann8518 2 роки тому

    Hey Ryan (great name by the way) this is a great vid bud, really helping me plan my trip to Colombia!

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      Haha the best name! 😉 Thanks for the message. I'm glad to hear it's helping you game plan. I have a handful of videos like this on Colombia that may help you out!

  • @joshua-nf3rx
    @joshua-nf3rx 7 місяців тому

    I live in Medellin half the year - this kid is pretty much on point

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  6 місяців тому

      thanks for the insight and reflections! It feels good to have it affirmed by people who live there.

  • @playboyBD8
    @playboyBD8 Рік тому

    Wanna do taxi there🆙️

  • @DaCunhaCoartstudio
    @DaCunhaCoartstudio Рік тому

    Great video.. Gracias!

  • @mikevafadar2634
    @mikevafadar2634 Рік тому

    Good video thank you!

  • @johnescobar9951
    @johnescobar9951 Рік тому

    Colombia is cheapper

  • @guerareal7760
    @guerareal7760 8 місяців тому

    Do places accept American cash?

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  6 місяців тому

      It depends where. The majority of places Colombian cash, but there will be places along the way that will take US cash.

  • @theempire00
    @theempire00 Рік тому +1

    Do tourists get kidnapped? 😮

  • @windandsea6237
    @windandsea6237 Рік тому

    Thanks big dawg 🖤

  • @CarlitoVillarrica
    @CarlitoVillarrica 11 місяців тому +1

    After 4 weeks of holiday in Bello, Envigado, el Poblado, Medellin, I got out of Colombia. What place not all but many people are out to find ways to scam you out of as many pesos as possible. Tried the airbnb in 3 different locations one infested with cockroach the other was threaten by the host son in the next apt for complaining about the music at 3am 5-6 nights a week and the last was a total scam listed an address for a decent location apt. but was brought to a completely different address at the time of checking in. Not to mention being ripoff by almost all the taxi drivers and short changed by many vendors. Sept. 12, 2023 to mid Oct. 2023.

    • @MrElwoodBluez
      @MrElwoodBluez 10 місяців тому

      Where was the scam air bnb located in Medellin

    • @CarlitoVillarrica
      @CarlitoVillarrica 10 місяців тому

      The unit that was advertise in Envigado by the center where the church is, the unit I was brought to was on a 4 lane street with a divider between Envigado and Medellin@@MrElwoodBluez

  • @alexsarria5063
    @alexsarria5063 2 роки тому

    that's your final advice about Colombians??? woman are over sexualized ??? hahaha

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      Not the only, but it's true. Women should know.

    • @richardl7852
      @richardl7852 8 місяців тому +1

      There are not over sexualized. It's just the Latin culture that a gringo doesn't understand.

  • @helllooopeepsk3024
    @helllooopeepsk3024 2 роки тому

    I saw a lot of people doing coke, and I wasn't looking for it

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  2 роки тому

      hmmm I wonder where you were 🤔 I didn't see that at all in my 3 months in Colombia.

    • @helllooopeepsk3024
      @helllooopeepsk3024 2 роки тому

      @@RyanFila for example some people who said they worked for the municipality in some town invited me to drink tequila then later started doing lines. I stayed in a local hostal for a while mostly Colombians and Venezuelans and coke was pretty common, not with every body of course. And just friends or their friends. Saw some people do tusi, homeless people doing basuco in the street. Did you notice those small zip lock bags in the streets? Those are from drugs

    • @helllooopeepsk3024
      @helllooopeepsk3024 2 роки тому

      Not most people,but colombia seemed to have a pretty lively drug scene

  • @jessem2169
    @jessem2169 Місяць тому

    Yo babble way too much, and offer little to no help.