Downsides Living in Medellin Colombia
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- I love Medellin, but there are some downsides to living here. In this video, I explain them.
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if she says: "I'm in a taxi" it means that she is about to take a shower
Same thing in the caribbean 😂
America where we add chemicals and additives LOL
Yeah, no wonder it’s hard to find clothes for fatties😂
Yum 😋 **!**
I've been going to South America since 1991 and ironically it's the time part I love, no rush for anything... I've lived the rat race long enough time to slow down and smell the roses of life and enjoy
@@slyslife If you need something done plan ahead and allow for the extra time... problem solved
50 Ducks U got it all figured out my brotha!
I agree
Yes, I don't understand this "tyyyyme's money mayne" mentality. What money? Are you a managing director of a bank or what? Do you have an extensive real estate portfolio that you are overseeing, my brother? Get out of here. I am financially very successful and got my hands full in terms of the managerial duties I have to take care of in my company, but yet somehow I still have time to relax and take it easy in my free time. I enjoy life slow, because life is better enjoyed slow. But then again, I'm probably a bit older than this guy making the videos, so it's all good... Hehe, I remember when I thought I was the shit in my 20's too. Now in my 40's I kinda chuckle at my young self.
Ladies and gents: remember to enjoy life, and remember to _take your time_ while you're at it!
Peace and love.
Sitting and waiting four hours for someone to show up is not relaxing - it's stress and a waste of time.
Medellín is one probably my favorite place in South America. But I think you're way off on the food. The food there was banging. I want to retire there.
@@slyslife I went to many different eatery's while I was there, I did have some international cuisine, however when traveling abroad, I want to local experience. So places like La Mayoría (hopefully I spelled that right) the was a spot in el centro mall where the food was authentic from Choco. Everything was amazing I never had to pick up the salt or pepper, or sauces. Bring from America the one thing that was definitely different was the beverages. They weren't as sweet as they are here
I agree with the opinion about the food, empanada,fried plantains, arepas, piece of grilled meat lightly seasoned, white rice, is the standard meal, I visited looking forward to expand my pallet and was disappointed of the little variety Colombians accept .
I like his videos because it gets straight to the point
Sly's Life keep the videos coming, I’m currently looking to move overseas Columbia number 3 on my list. RD, and Panama numbre 1-2 but Panama to expensive so I might put Columbia in the number two spots lol
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As a Colombian I can say that you are damn right about almost everything!!!.... time has no value and people never show up on time for anything, flaky women? no just women, is everybody !! your friends, your relatives, everyone, you can not count on them for anything and their "word" has no value, that is why I don't like to do business in Colombia, you hire someone to do some work, they tell you a week and they take months! and then you have to chase them so they finish whatever work they are supposed to finish. I disagree a little about the food but I understand your point, Colombian food can be simple because they don't use much condiments or spices as, let's say, indian food or Mexican, but there is variety of food in Colombia and you have to go to different regions. I live in USA and here I am not fan of the chain restaurants, food is so salty and not healthy at all, so my point is, restaurants in Colombia use organic ingredients so it is a lot more healthy, not the genetic modified Monsanto stuff we are eating here.
@@slyslifethat's our culture, then people complaint business is not good .. LoL
@@slyslife As a Colombian, I do agree on this part. I hate unpunctual people, and Latinos in general tend to be like that., but I am one of the exceptions because I am normally very punctual. It shows respect for other's time, and this is something Colombians absolutely need to learn. It feels as if people did not take you seriously.
@@inolvidable. I 100%agree with you, if you say you'll be there at 5 be there, I know that I would be there when I said that I would be, so, start getting ready at 3:30, not start at 5, my time is also valuable, I have broken up with a couple of beautiful women because of this time B.S. If they don't care that you're there and made a restaurant reservation for 5 and then you've waited for them since 5 and they show up at 8 to me that's just plain ignorant and I have no tolerance for that no matter how beautiful the woman is. I usually walk away, But, since I was already there waiting, I will wait until she shows up and then say good-bye to her, there's always another beautiful woman who might respect the time frame if you tell her what happened and why you left your last woman on your last date. and I also tell them that if we do have a date and I have to wait more than a 1/2 hour, to not bother showing up, as I will be gone. Canadian and American women are the same, this just isn't a Columbian thing, it's a woman thing and they all think that they're all special and that the world will wait for them, well I won't wait, they're like the busses if you miss one there's another one coming in 15 minutes, lol
@@crazycanuck2578 Gender should not have to do with punctuality. It is simply a matter of respect for others' times. I was a bombshell when single, but I was never late with any of my dates. One exception I do have is when it is about a party invitation, I don't want to be the first one to arrive. I prefer the party already started, so I would arrive one hour later.
Forgot to mention to NEVER lend money to anyone, people in Colombia will be your best friends until you borrow them money but they will become your worst enemy when you ask them to pay you back.
just purchased tickets to Medellin because of your videos, going from SF to Panama and Medellin. I am a fan of your videos and your thinking. thank you for sharing such a great vibe
Good choice man, I'm from SF too and I'm in Medellin right now, trip #9 here. I'm here for the women(or was, found my future wife) and b/c our money is strong, BUT all the things in this video are correct, traffic and pollution are also worth mentioning. if you havent already left SF, remember copa's new planes dont have TV screens, so if you want to watch anything, bring a tablet with movies downloaded.
Just dont come in march or the 2 weeks before/after. The pollution (which is the only real negative for me) is bad at this time every yr.
Major PainDiaz You'd do better in Barranquilla or somewhere on the coast tbh. Paisas are a little discriminatory towards blacks. I have other complaints about Paisas but either way, dating still way better in Mde than anywhere in north america
any woman from any culture would flake if she isn't quite attracted to you
Yes but we colombians are the late winners!
Colombian girls are known to be the most interested in rich men so if you a wealthy arab that explains lol
Wicked Fella ignoring the other guy over! Yes! I used to live I Singapore and my friends love Arab guys! Most are attractive but I just like to be free! Maybe Hermès Monroy had a bad experience with a Colombian but no everybody is the same!
Nah I never even met a Colombiana not a big a fan of fake boobs or asses 😂😂🤣
Wicked Fella I am just trollin’ people, what this man is saying is the truth
Start your own store Big & Tall Men , you can even open your own restaurant don't wait bring it if they don't have it .
I currently own a Thai restaurant in Washington State I should move and open one here.
I disagree with you in regards to Colombian food. Is not only rice and beans. There are many delicious kinds of beef, poultry, and seafood dishes. There are lots of restaurants in Medellin, from holes in the wall to expensive typical restaurants that sell all typical Colombian dishes and the variety is quite ample. In Colombia, we don't spice the food like Mexicans or some Asians countries do. The spicy sauce is called AJI and is served on the side because not everyone is a spice lover or tolerant. :) Remember also that there are regions in Colombia where the food is different from each other and delicious.
Sly's Life bruh you have to spend some money to eat with style in Colombia. There’s lots of good restaurants that you probably don’t know about. Most likely you’re eating corrientanzos everyday
MONDONGOS!!!!
Colombian food is basic and has no delish factor. That is real talk.
Jasmine Baez an opinion is not “real talk” dear... but bless your soul
Colombians are really defensive of their food, there is variety but there isn’t any seasoning. That is what people from other countries have a problem with, it’s just salt, people here than black pepper is spicy. I like the food, but that is what most people struggle with. I traveled with two Colombians to Mexico and they complained the whole time about the food. Llevo 9 años aquí, me casé con una mujer de Amalfi Antioquia, lo que les digo es verdad.
It's true about living there! And, the farther away from the city you go, the better. So many little towns within an hour. I lived 45 min out of Medellin and lived very well. My overhead was around $600-$800 a month depending on the adventures I would go on. Lived in an apartment/condo on the 3rd floor with views of everything. Had a TV, fast Internet, phone, 2 bedrooms, an office, full kitchen for $300 a month. I will go back and live there again.
How can i get that
OMG 👀
I’ve been down here for 9 years. All the changes that have taken place are crazy. The variety of food is 1.000 times more than it was when I first got here. 😂😂😂 My pet peeve is the lack of respect for public spaces. Motorcycles driving on the sidewalks for example, kids running a muck and tearing up super markets, etc.
Motorcycles on sidewalks is called "relief routing."
OK. Boomer
@@graham6132 piss off
I visited Mexico for a couple times, once in Cancun and also in Tijuana but when I visited the Medellin for the first time “ bruh” I’m already falling in love with that country.
Taxis are cheap and they always used the meters with correct changes when you pay them with bigger currencies, food are cheap ( bland though), house/apartments are very reasonable, cellular service is even cheaper.
I’m retired veteran with SSI and Colombia 🇨🇴 is the perfect place for me to live permanently, more bang for my buck compared to overrated California I used to lived.
Man I need you to pump out videos daily. I like your vibe and you provide good content. Keep them coming Silvestre! Lol
@@slyslife understood
LOL, there are four types of time starting from the fastest to slowest LOL. (1) WPT - White People Time, (2) Color People Time, (3) Latin Time and the slowest of them all (4) African Time. This is the slowest of the slowest. I was in Ghana for 6 weeks, it was by far the slowest of any times I ever experience.
Go to lybia than you know what's slow. I went to Gambia and lybia. In lybia the time runs backwards haha
@@olivereckert2492 Go to West Africa, if you really wanna see some slow time.
@@govou3000 I was in Gambia.
That's racism by definition. You sound ok with that, so all good.
Asian time is fastest
I’m from Medellin and yes, rice and beans. It’s been improving but decades of little or no foreign travellers along with economical limited the supply of world cuisines. The lucky few who were able to experience life abroad were a smaller percentage of the population.
But I 100% agree with your view of the timeliness and flakiness. We’re also improving a little.
Surprisingly I enjoyed food in Medellin and cartagena etc. I absolutely love the fish and seafood dishes from the coast. And maybe paisa staples of rice meat and beans. I hope Colombia can get influenced by Asian cuisines . I only find Peruvian cuisine good its especially of its asian fusion hence the raw ceviche .
You were literally right by my grandmas house when you shot that quick clip in Laureles!!!! So awesome to come across your video randomly! I am of Colombian descent and went over 15 times as a kid, but I just got back this January from not having been there in eight years and OH MY GOD I DIDNT REALIZE HOW AMAZING MEDELLIN IS NOW THAT I AM AN ADULT!! I literally cried the day I came back. Im working on attaining enough passive income to move there with dollars and retire haha.
Six decades after leaving Colombia, I have returned to retire un Boyacá, near villa de Leyva, in a wondeful cool weather environment that doesn't require heating or airconditionning and where I can enjoy beatiful sights tranquility, good food and friendly people...
Thanks for sharing another part of your feelings about the city. Most of your videos have been really positive and I just found it hard to believe that someone like you who was born and raised in America had no negative feelings about some aspects of living in Medellin. I still wonder if you get bored sometimes though. Have you fully immersed yourself in every aspect of living in Medellin?
Bruh i did not know you are a Veteran . I am veteran as well and I retired from the Army. I love your channel. Thank you for your service.
My Colombian gf is late to everything. I understand your pain, ex Army here.
Tbh when I clicked on this vid I was expecting to hear all about how dangerous it is, but now I wanna visit Medellin even more. God damn it Sly.
@@slyslife I guess everybody is different, and some people would probably have a downside list for living in Dallas or any city in the States. Any ways I am glad to see you making it down to those parts of the American Continent.
Yes late is not bad
i think its an hispanic thing being late.
BTechTalk Basically take precautions like any other major city and you're unlikely to have problems. It's like 7/10 safe I'd say. This guy nailed the downsides basically but missed my biggest prob which is the pollution. All those other things are very minor in comparison.
Nice video of Medellín. One of the downsides that you didn't mention is safety. You got to be careful in certain neighborhoods.
I was there last year and I had a great time. The food is super basic though I won't lie, best south American food I had was in Peru hands down. I didn't really have a hard time with the women at all but if I'm being honest, Im an attractive guy and most of the women there have an obsession with white guys so that helped.
They dont like black dudes???? wth
I am in medellin right now. I lived it.
Thanks Sly for the con video. My advice to the newby traveler to Colombia, Brazil, etc. would be to stock up on clothes, shoes at Wal-mart before you leave. Prices for clothes are way inflated compared to what we spend stateside. I stayed with a family for about a week in the Los America neighborhood. Their food was uniquely bland, but very wholesome at the same time. I never had that "bloated" feeling after a meal. I found a hot pepper in their house, and squeezed the juice all over my soup and they literally freaked out. I didn't really experience the flakiness side of the women. But the trade off is that, their initial friendliness and approachability and chances of being a quality/beautiful woman in the long run, outweigh the typical encounters with the average woman in the States. The advantage that us expats have with extended overseas visits is that we have time on our side to evaluate and determine the most reliable and sincere women. I appreciate all your vids...I'm wrapping up some details with the VA then I'll hit Medellin late March or early April.
Another great video about Medellin, I visited Medellin in September 2018 and cannot wait to come back this summer. The city of Medellin is fascinating and the Colombian people are wonderful. The only downside I experienced in Medellin was my own fault, I came to Medellin in September speaking only a few words of Spanish. I learned from that mistake and am studying Spanish everyday and am expanding my Spanish at work with my co-workers and our business customers here in Brooklyn. Jeff
I'm Colombian and from Medellin. This video was hilarious :) good stuff and true. Except the food. Just gotta go to different places. I live in USA and feel that the food tastes much better there. But that's subjective. Great video
agreed
Colombian food is very tasty, may be you haven’t been in the right places.
I think only the natives feel that way...its all they know.
Coach Khara not really, there in colombia are plenty of restaurants from which you can choose, italian, chinese, etc but those sites are in the high class places
@@KenierMoore I agree. That's not Colombian food though. And even the best food here hasn't touched what I'm used to eating in the US. Its probably healthier and less processed though!
@@slyslife you love it because you have no choice. The food in Columbia is the worst out of the 24 countries I have visited so far.
Colombia food to me is very healthy. I usually lose weight after being there. I mean fresh juice a healthy soup and meat rice beans ect. Yes it may be bland and gets old but I don't think it has as much processed crap as USA. And there always a place you can find a standard Colombia meal for a fair price. In USA 90% of food at good price is garbage and you have to search out time consuming to find healthy meals. Also you can party alot longer when you eating healthy food.
Time..my brother been there 6 of the last 11 months and he tells me so many times about a date being late 30 min 1 hr 2 hr late.
Expect an hour later on scheduled dates
1:39----cant live without my chemicals and hormones ........that was funny as hell
Small sacrifices for Colombian booty
I definitely miss Colombia 🇨🇴
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Black men are the most desirable and most imitated by all.. it's too easy for you.. you're good.
LOL, i agree with you about tardiness. very difficult to get used to for me. i have found that if i express to my colombian friends that i appreciate timeliness it does make a difference. food, you must admit that when it comes to fruits and vegetables you get a great selection there. you can find many great restaurants if you search a bit. the native population that hasnt traveled is very timid about spices or even garlic! however change is happening, just look at the coffee market, espresso everywhere now! the city of medellin is beautiful, the weather is perfect and the people are friendly and helpful. the surrounding countryside is utterly gorgeous. doing business there is not easy, i know, i have tried, but its a passionate beautiful place to spend time!
His problems in Medellín: Finding shoes or clothes of his size.
My problems in Medellín: Trying not to get robbed everytime i go out and carry my phone w me
your stranger lover - That’s because most Colombians are not tall or fat.
I know right. His problem nothing compared to that. I got my phone with by the owner of my apartment and he has more than the average colombian
Kelvin Lanier what?
Wait what ?
My father in law was there a few months ago and got mugged in broad daylight , and not in a bad part of town. A guy came up behind him and put him in a chokehold while another guy rifled his pockets , and took his wallet, watch, and phone. Then they ran off.
Central America is like this. It is not about the Spice, but usually healthy...lol. Your feedback about the clothes and shoes is so TRUE. It is the same in Mexico. The time comments about being late. It is a latino thing. Always late late late! Just go with the flow. It was nice listening to your comments. Be blessed.
Thanks for the info Bro!!!!!!!!!!
You are correct. The downside for women is finding bras, panties and dress that fit unless you o up a dress size or two. In Colombians are always late. You should consider coming to La Ceja, Colombia. The price of rent for a new townhouse roughly 1,500 sq.ft., 3 bed rooms 2.5 baths. 1car garage is $450.
I'm sorry but you're generalizing not all of us are late to everything
Where are you from
I believe there are many colombian people who plans stuff on an average early time, but most colombians (sure all those i know) do stuff very late.
Going to my moms house for christmass is quite a hell, i get there at the right time, but the other ones are late
"at the same time", 1-2 hrs late...so i believe as a colombian i am the one who does stuff too early...
so the quote should be "many colombians plan stuff too early" :)
@@slyslife Man look.. I live here in Medellin and I agree with you that they are SOOOO lax with the time! And then when you have something to say about it (like I expect prompt service) they say: Tranquila! (face palm). It's a great city though
im colombian and honestly he is right lmao we are a very late people
I lived in Ecuador and Medellín but when I go back to south america my first stop will be Ecuador because it had such a great impact in my life. If I have time left I will go to Medellín.
I ate at Frisby in Pereira, Colombia. The food was good.
Black men are the most desirable and most imitated by all.. you're good.
Joe Houston stfu
My ex-wife is Colombian from Bogotá. Her impunctuality, and her failure to follow through on a serious commitment we made to each other were what led to our divorce.
Very true. I've had girls tell me "estoy en camino, en taxi" and then show up 3 hours later. Are you living in Poblado?
I love Colombia because the Colombia is beautiful and lovely people
You played college football for 8 years you must be van wilder lol
LMAO, that last downside is soooo true bruh! We came in August for a week in Medellin and week in Cartagena, and i'm coming back in 2 weeks, ALONE lol!!! Greatest spot i swear! I like the humidity so i like the climate of Cartagena a little bit better, but the ppl are a bit shadier in Cartagena. Medellin...I didn't have one negative thing to say about it. And now i'm renting a 3 Bdrm apt there and it's only $200 a month LMAO!!! Love it! Keep doing your thang. Love the videos!
What part of the city is good to rent ?
Thanks
I'm in! I've been wanting to visit for several years. I am close. Need to finish paying my student loan.
I know how is with the time, but it's part of our culture, like if we are raised like that it's so hard to go out from those habits. I am an International business's student, and I still have hard times trying to organize time, but I know business's world demands that. An advice is like repeatedly confirm everything with us Colombian people, and tell them how important is for you, we are somehow respectful, so maybe they will understand. If you invite a girl, and you know she is interested in you as well, like don't make plans for days later, when you ask her if she is doing something and she answers nothing, then tell her about a nice plan, we are moment people, we live the moment. Another strategy I apply with my friends is that I told them one hour or an half hour earlier that actually is, believe me is the best you can do, then you will make sure they will be there on time, and if they are earlier, hahaha then they will wait for u, taking a spoon of their own medicine ahahaha
Sounds like Sly is approaching burnout. Happens to the best. I usually hit that at about the 3 month point.
I live in China and sometimes you just have those days - it goes as quick as they come but the longer you live in a certain place, the less you have them, in China when I first got there it was every other day something was doing my head in but after a couple of years (maybe five if we're being honest...) I started to enjoy my life a lot more there. A part of expating! If there are more positives than negatives then stick around!
Love your vids with voiceover, the commentary makes everything more interesting
Keep working on that Spanish bro and you’ll have an even better time
Sly's Life Bro and you are definitely not lying about that being the best city in the world, I’ve been there several times and absolutely loved it
No ..all of Colimbia should have to learn english... just like I am supposed to learn spanish in the usa....to be more "inclusive"...
of course he should learn spanish!!...he moved there.
Press numero Ocho.
Sly, how is the wifi and internet services there in comparison to the US. If someone teleworks can they keep up there in Medillin or any of the other larger cities?
I wish I knew the secrete to being able to travel and live in foreign countries on a whim without having a steady 9 to 5 job. I need to know the secret
Invest in stocks like aapl or tesla. Sell calls and puts. Monthly income guaranteed
Sly, nice video telling the story, LATE< is just a fact of life in Colombia. Your clothes and shoes issue is solved with a order in USA Amazon or Walmart then I use a freight service out of Florida to deliver here, solves the problem.
Hi Sly ,
What is it that you do exactly to generate some income whilst you live in Medellin ,Colombia?
Kind regards
If you are able to comment on youtube then you have access to internet. And if you have access to internet, there are very many options to generate income my friend.
The time part I agree.it the same in Caribbean islands.i learn to order 3 beers and order another after the first.by the third drink,You might finally get service.
A Colombian woman is not flake if she is into you. If you come up to a girl in the streets and start up a conversation, it’s almost certain that she won’t follow up to go on a date.
Only in America yeah
Hello, interesting video. I'm Peruvian living in the USA over thirty years and also familiar with many other countries. I do agree with you on your issues. Number one is not for me but the other ones are not really negatives, to me they are just cultural. Like any other foreign country you are going to experience cultural differences. I hate unpunctuality and flaky people too, especially doing business or one on one meeting, I really don't care when it is a party where many other people attend. Regarding the food, it's true that is mostly plain simple, some too greasy and others just too much carbohydrates but there are some that I love and feel they are delicious, especially the soups. Yeah, the food will not win any international competition compared to food that are more sophisticated but it's all natural. Actually I found Medellin improving the culinary scene, more and more international food restaurants are available today, obviously they can't compete in price with the local food. But overall, if you adapt yourself to their costumes, Medellin is a vibrant place much better than many other cities in the World.
try to say medellin with the long "e" sound. Like: "medejeen"
my 4 top downsides...1. agree with Sly..Caribbean time, add an hour or two ... 2. pollution, trash 3. street dogs...4. vendors hustle you... 5. like Sly said great place to never leave!
And what about the problem of air quality during daily rush hour, cars + motos +trucks +buses, seeing how the city sets down in a valley, and I read where the winds blow in a not favorable direction, to help dissipate the smog. Just sayin. ☺️
The air quality is dangerous, particularly in the center city. Gas and Diesel engines are the primary cause. And of course too many cars and buses result in the worst traffic jams you have ever seen. Real drawbacks to an otherwise ideal place to live.
I didn't experience it at all. However, It rained quite often when I was there (for a month in Sept 2016), and after that rainfall, it would be pretty refreshing outside
no adobo, sazon, recaito or sofrito? just salt?
As a Colombian who has lived 7 years in the US and 12 years in Medellin, I can say that I absolutely agree with everything you talked about. People here are indeed really flaky and don't value other peoples time. The food is really simple and not that extravagante, because they cant tolerate spicy or really flavorful food (They don't even sell hot Cheetos!!!!). but nevertheless it's still the culture here and there's nothing we can do about it, all we can do is enjoy the best things this city has to offer!
Sydney Austin Did you find some women aren't into you cause you're black? I've heard some ppl talk down about black ppl here
@Sydney Austin basically you saying colombians are golddiggers wich everybody already knows. Status and support their dreams means GOLDIGGERS
I'm arriving May 31 in Medellin. Leaving Cartagena July 3. Can't wait!
Now that you have been to cali and cartagena, where are the most blacks in colombia?
Gbenro Oduyela Cartagena, el choco, buenaventura, cali. San andres etc... but the best looking places with mostly blacks are cartagena and san andres .
Cartagena has a lot of Blacks and it's hot there was there las week.
@@slyslife Not sure if you have ever been to NYC but Cali reminds me of certain sections of the Bronx. Cali seems to have a gritty look and not sanitized like Medellin. I am looking forward to visiting Cali more than Medellin, but I am going to check out both cities. I really appreciate your videos.
Cali
are you importing your racial filters to Colombia now?
There is one universal rule in the world. If you are a good looking physical man with stacked money.... women are not flaky with you. Trust me. They are on time.....and they come on time🤣
Man although I am twice your age every time that you post you remind me of myself. I've been to Medellin twice and i absolutely agree with your assessment. I'll be back in July or August for a few months and then I will head back to S.E.Asia. Have you spent any time in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali etc? If not, you should put it on your radar...my sense is that you will love it (especially Chaing Mai).
I tell the truth I was travelling in medellín and the girls we up and down. Some show some don't. Some call some don't. Facts is you need to work hard because this isn't for the average joe. I enjoyed my time there. But he is right about the food. The only place to get something different is el poblado compare to everywhere else. This place is amazing and would hope to live there one day.
@@slyslife I'm sure you checked out Tabun in El Poblado its not bad middle eastern food along with a belly dance show. Good value nice atmosphere. Envigado has cool spots as well and not as pricey.
More and longer vids please
One thing ive noticed about Columbian woman is they are very direct and outspoken. They say whats on their mind for most part.
Frisby fried chicken is really good in Colombia I prefer it over Popeyes chicken 🙂
I agree with you, and I like popeye a lot.
i have a video on it lol
I had it in Cali,Colombia
I saw your video a few days ago 👍🏽
how did you like them?@@melvinriddle4765
@@bailarconlatinas5032 I like the afro Colombiana you had lunch with.She seemed to real nice.
I like your videos man. Very informative.
I hope you give Bogota a try. You're going to regret to continuing your travels. You can always come back to Columbia. Good video!!!!
Columbia is the name of many towns and districts on different states from the US. If you are referring to the country in South America then it's name is Colombia with 2 o's.
@@bryniac5 Lmao
@@bryniac5 I like my way better!!! Lol
I have been going to Medellin since 2002 I have NEVER eaten rice and beans.
But you are correct with the time problem but that can be corrected over time 😜
The food lol sucked for me too I had like almost a full plate of some plain tasteless food I couldn’t eat bro was like you’ll get use to it I laugh and was like I can’t!! I can’t !!
Damn word? I live in New York and I love the Colombian food here maybe it’s because the Colombian food from Bogota is different than the one in Medellin ??? Like here in NY we’re known for our Pizza, Texas is BBQ etc. Maybe the food differs by regions because I know Italy is like that
Im from Colombia and you are 100% RIGHT.
When I was in Medellin i would make plans with a female but not leave my condo until she got to the location and texted me "where are you?" I'd then reply "on my way" then head to the spot. Not gonna have me waiting, I'd make them wait lol
This is a clever way of telling how good a living can be made in Medellin.
The part about time is a big plus for me though, I am Arab lol
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It’s true! I was there for a 2 work month contract and stayed for almost 6 months
Everyone in colombia is super chill. Only americans care so much about being on time. Live and laugh!
Does chill work in doing business or is that why Colombia ranks last in business indexes?
@@philip2931 not really.colombia is nowadays a very competitive country. as a matter fact medellin was choosen as the most innovative city in the world.
I love Medellin and other places in Colombia. It’s just a beautiful country and the people are generally good. It’s more dangerous than the United States in general though because there is still a lot of poverty and it’s not a police state like much of the United States is. I’m a white man that’s about six foot and one eighty five with blue eyes, so I stand out as someone probably not from Colombia and that has some downsides. Also I have not been able to become very fluent in Spanish and most people there don’t speak English just like most Americans don’t speak Spanish. You can’t be in a hurry for anything there and if you don’t like it you should just leave because you’re just going to aggravate yourself and everyone around you. Colombians seem to live a healthier lifestyle than Americans on average from what I have observed. They don’t eat as much processed food as Americans and don’t smoke very much. They have a healthcare system that is very good and inexpensive which is a bonus also. You do have to be very careful to avoid someone giving you a drug called scopolamine if you’re out and look like a person with money. It’s a powerful drug that is used for robbery often over there, I only mention this because most people are unaware of that. As an American you have to adjust to simple things being different there, such as toilet paper is often not available in public places and you put it in a trash can not the toilet. I guess they don’t have the money to waste on the infrastructure needed and the cost of clogged toilets which is considerable if you think about it. They conserve water I’ve been told but Medellin women shower quite often and expect you to do the same and an abundance of hot water is not a high priority there as far as I can tell. I’ve been told it’s healthier not to take hot showers so maybe that’s a plus.
Is it easy to rent apartment for 1 month at an affordable price?
Depends on what is affordable "affordable." Regarding the rent, click on my video, its the only one I have up, but I feel Medellin is VERY reasonable regarding rent when you factor in the size of the unit, the quality of the neighborhood and the proximity of shopping, dining, public transportation, etc...it's part of what made Medellin very addicting for me.
I'm six foot and muscular, but around 200 lbs. Is that really hard to find clothing for?
I think US citizens overreact a lot with colombian girls, they have some nice chicks out there but i do not think it's nothing out of the ordinary. I even think colombian girls are hot but they usually do not have a pretty face, they do not have so much miscegenation comparing to other latin american countries. I see here in youtube how americans freak out with colombian girls but they need to low his expectatives a little bit lol i seen better chicks in other countries and i am big, big lover of latinas.
Medellin is a great city, funny thing is Bogotá is a city of leftist (they always vote for the left party) and Medelin is a strong right-wing city, it's a curious contrast, it's like Medellin is a reppublican city and Bogotá a democrat city, they have a great rivalry even in politics. It was a shithole in the 90s and now is a modern and "safe" city. The metro is really modern and it is comparable to the metros of big and modern european cities. I think is the best city of Colombia, clearly ahead of Cali and Bogotá.
Pd: Sorry for my bad english
Your English is amazing: You had me at miscegenation!
I'm from chile and I think colombian women are the most beautiful hottest in latin america by far.
I loved in. Medellín and Bogotá and liked Bogotá more. I also lived in Ecuador and think that the rich Ecuadorian girls look better than the rich Colombian girls but the average Colombian looks better than the average Ecuadorian. ( good that my gf is a rich Ecuadorian lol)
@@conversationclub8230 yeah that's right because I have a rich Ecuadorian girlfriend.
lighten up Francis...@Reflex
I think it's super cool how you had plans to visit other countries but ended up staying in Medellin. My grandmother left Medellin in 1955 to come to United States and she misses her home very much. But it was extremely poor and impoverished at that time.
@@slyslife Was it difficult breaking away from the American mindset? Maybe you can make a video about it. I feel like I'd be trying to hold on to my American habits. 😞
Order shoes by Amazon Bro, 11,12,13 u have choice
@@slyslife why not buy in usa and travel with them to colombia
Loved the Army reference since it reminded me of my time in. Subed
That time shit sounds like absolute heaven to me
Everything in this video is 100% correct especially the flakiness
the women are flacky here just because they didt meet u in the past so she will distrust of u, remember! you dont must give papaya! mmm about the time xD yeah! but if you have a job u should not be late,
Hey bro... I am Colombian. Let you know, Colombia is not Medellin. This is just a city. Even Antioquia the department is different in many ways to Medellin. and then, there are 22 plus departments and different regions with different people, food, customs, traditions.You have to travel more and stay for a substantial amount of time in different places so, you can absorb more of the culture. You said in other video "be open minded" . Some times we travel abroad and suddenly dream of finding a Macdonald, home depot, Ivor's. Dennis or Azteca. Keep exploring.. Your perspective is only yours and always will be only yours.
I just moved out of laureles for the center of the city. Have 1 more week here until I go to Bogota.
I met up with a friend in cartagena who was 80 minutes late.
The lines in the supermarkets take 20 minutes.
But the worst thing for me is too many people who want money from me.
What’s so great about Medellin? Serious question. I really enjoy your channel and narration style, but the city looks pretty plain to me. Only place I’ve been down south is Costa Rica, but I’ve been to a half dozen Asian countries. To me Asia seems better than Central/South America on a lot of levels - similar cost, better food, beautiful landscapes, very little violent crime, better infrastructure and I personally prefer Asian women over Latinas.
Nobody seems to have an answer. It's all generalizations like "nice people" and all that. Nothing special about it, plain and boring, take away the sunny weather and it will look like Moldova.
Maybe these people just haven't traveled much outside of the American continent. There are so many places that are safe, beautiful and with nice locals.
The video is based on your own experience. Any woman would come on time if she needs to..
@@slyslife man it better not happen to me lol
@@slyslife pay them and they show up on time. They flake when not getting paid.
Men and women are always late in Columbia. Its not that important for them to be on time
I want to move to Colombia with my wife. I am British and she is Tunisian. Do you think a restaurant with North African cuisine would do well in Colombia and who would I reach out to for help with opening shop? How much money should I plan to lay out and how easy or difficult is it to move food into Colombia from abroad?
@@slyslife could we chat on WhatsApp? +216 95 554 172. Cheers 🤗
You forgot to mention the biggest downside. There is no beach! And if the food is bland, that's like 70% of it. I don't see what the big deal is. It's a mish mash of different aspects. There's the ghetto, the condo area, the big city streets and mountain - more rural areas. The girls all straighten their hair and wear tight jeans and tennis shoes. Kinda reminds me of how girls used to dress in the 80's in USA, lol.
Good comparison !!
Go home gringo
andres arbelaez como así ?
@@slyslife or you could go to Isla San andres which is part of Colombia but is closest to Jamaica.
It hurts when ignorant poor people give opinions. Really? Colombia does not have beaches?
Just to name *Tayrona Park* has one of the most beautiful beaches on Earth. And, what is this?
ua-cam.com/video/r7qzpG9ECDU/v-deo.html - Playas de Colombia
tinyurl.com/y4kcq8bg - Playas de Colombia
enviajes.cl/colombia/playas-de-colombia/
Wearing tight jeans and straight hair is from the 80’s? *If there is a city leader in fashion is Medellín: The Most Innovative City in the World.* You cannot be more stupid, jealous and probably ugly guy, either because it is not your country being featured on the video, or because you could not get or win one of those beautiful women. They are too beautiful for you. Ignorant, stay in your country, we don’t want people like you visiting.
Love the vids, keep em coming!! Will be returning this summer!
I've Medellín for five years and yeah...rice and beans...🤣
You need to visit better restaurants in Medellin. Rice and Been are served in the cheap corrientazos. But not in the elegant restaurants. So you have to spend some more $. Stop eating in those low class & you will see how wrong you are.
Sly’s Life How is the water quality there and the quality of food, what about the sanitation? Did u know how to speak Spanish before u came to Colombia?
I was just going to mention you saying something about that bro. CP time.. Y'all are always late. LOL
Dying with laugh....I'm Caribbean born but north america raised and I came back to the Caribbean and dammm it sucks but the freedom and clean air is worth it, but my friends that I meet are all north americans