Colombia is Just as Dangerous as You Think (robbed at gunpoint)
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Colombia is like watching a herd of 50 ZEBRA crossing a river full of CROCODILES... 3 get killed. And the other 47 tell you how "safe" the river is
As Colombian that comment is a genuine lol 😂
Didn't u post this same thing in another vids comments? Or did someone else just say the same thing as u in a story bout bad Columbian experience? Lol
Yeah, copy-paste comment for likes
Half the cities in the US of A have worse ratios than that now.
@@dedlede777 You're an idiot, not true, Colombia news is 100% propaganda they hide all the stats. Tourism is the lifeblood of their economy
You are right and you are lucky. My friend Marcel Petreaneu was murdered in Colombia in Nov 2023. Shot and killed during a failed robbery in public at a restaurant. You were right to leave the next day. Stay safe.
So sorry to hear that bro. Could have been a lot worse
That's horrible I'm sorry
I’ve lived here 8 years
This guy is completely right. I am Colombian and I live here and he is not lying. Good video
I was supossed to go to Cali this past weekend, I changed my mind. I recently got in contact with my old neighbours after 20 years and they were a lovely family. I told them I was visiting Cali and they were willing to travel two hours to drive me around but I didn’t trust it. I thought they might try to get me robbed. Just never know.
@@DetroitRed03 So a "lovely family" you know reached out to you offering to reconnect and show you around, and you declined because you were afraid they might try to get you robbed? That is some next-level paranoia. It sounds like you need some serious help, possibly medication too. Thinking like that isn't normal. And this was CALIFORNIA. Not even close to as dangerous as a country like Colombia. I think it's time for you to get off the internet.
@@jazzfeline5970 Lol you played yourself. I was referring to Cali, Colombia… why would I be talking about California when this video is about COLOMBIA? Also, I haven’t seen this family in 20 years. I don’t know who they’ve become. People change. It’s not like I’ve been in contact with them. Lastly, people from Colombia, specifically Cali and Calarca tell me don’t trust NOBODY from Colombia. Yeah do you see how stupid your reply was without actually comprehending and opening your mind. Nice try.
@@jazzfeline5970 That’s how people like you get drugged, robbed & killed in Colombia.. for being too trusting.
I was drugged and robbed in Colombia, is a horrible place. After living there in Medellín in One year I never going back
How? Were you in the restaurant? Or a club?
@2987fjhkiq I don't think so, Colombia is well known for being dangerous, and famous for being the place where woman use scopolamine to assist robberies. I also lived there for a year, and fortunately had a very good experience. Everywhere I went, locals would be very friendly and also very concerned, warning me of bandits. Seems like there's plenty of warning, people still go rocking the most expensive katmandu gear, go-pro's in hand, flashy jewellery, and sadly many arrogant people who behave badly, drinking heavily and getting out of control in tourist trap areas, disrespectful toward locals, treating woman poorly. Many tourists ignore all the warnings.
It’s a stressful place to go ok vacation even if you have to take all theses precautions 😮😮. You go on vacation to relax and de stress and enjoy yourself. And not to add more stress to it. Colombia is simply a dangerous country
@Chainbreak2023 Travelling and vacation are not the same thing. If you want to relax and destress, go to a resort, or a spa, most people don't even need to leave their country for that. Most people who would go to Colombia are looking to experience a new culture and have an adventure. Which can also be relaxing at times, but that's not the point of the trip. Even in Colombia if you stay in a resort and only travel with a tour group, then it's extremely safe. These issues are for people exploring outside of those safe systems.
Your fault, not theirs.
The wisest move was calling and listening to your gf. If something gets stolen there, its gone. Let it go. Getting into the police car would've made your day exponentially more complicated. I'm glad you're alright and made this video. Many Colombians will claim you "gave papaya", I guess by walking around and existing. The more different you look, the more you stand out, the more you are an obvious target. Crime rates are up in Medellin and Colombians and foreigners alike are getting robbed or poisoned weekly. The police in Medellin do not even keep track of scopolamine poisonings unless they have to send a body back to North America or Europe. I'm just waiting for one of those paid, blonde, foreigner Vloggers to pop up with " COLOMBIA ES UNA CHIMBA!!" and pretend everything is normalizing. As someone who has been back and forth for over a decade I can say there is more tension now. Medellin has always been a crime-ridden, violent place. But cost of living, inflation, and a huge influx of foreigners (who are seen as the cause of all of the inflation by many locals) doesn't make a calming mix.
Very wise response , thanks for reaching out
I discovered your channel while you were in Japan. I think you give of an essence of freedom and enthusiasm and we can all tell that you’re just doing what you’re doing because you want to do it, and because of that, we can all live vicariously through you
Good content for sure
It’s awesome to see it grow !
I'm a full time editor for a couple CZcamsrs and it is absolutely wild watching your success. It's like you are doing nothing "right" (meaning you aren't just trying to please the algorithm) and yet it is so enjoyable to watch and obviously is paying off big time for you. Congrats on everything Conner.
spot on
I wholeheartedly agree with you. His videos are just a joy to watch. Happy to be a new subscriber.
What do you mean? This guy has a huge following of more than 200k on another channel. 1,307 members on patreon. That is how he is pleasing the algorithm.
It’s called having personality honesty
This type of content is on the Big Rise. Sam Sulek a head if this "trend"
As someone who used to travel (it’s been 5 years and I was only gone for 3 months) and works in a bank now, your channel brought a lot of enjoyment back into my life. It reminded me of the excitement of the travel bug as well at the major fears. The weird shit that happens is no joke. I had Christmas dinner with a family in Ireland that turned out to be a family of kinky people lol shit happens. But your channel brought me a lot of joy and keeps me from keeping my mind in just the grind. I may not have the balls to go anywhere longer than a month but you make me look forward to planning some travel again. You don’t tell people to like and subscribe, you’re just real and I’m definitely sold. I’ll keep following, even if it’s just a podcast!
i'm really happy about the success and audience you've cultivated through this not merely because you went through a lot through out your trip but because of your honesty about your opinions and experiences. there wasn't any clickbait, you were authentic about your opinions, your youtube username itself. i became curious about your channel through your brutally honest post about india, and found the iraq one (where i was born and raised!) and became ecstatic that you went. i was really hoping you'd go to the better areas of Baghdad, but it was wonderful to witness anyway. hope this turns into more
Mate totally understand what you would have felt like for that 2 years! You deserve the blow up, you’ve hustler super hard and didn’t give up and now it paying off!
Really good advice about making the videos you care about, that’s basically more my focus now!
Ive been spreading the word of your channel since you had 500 suscribers, keep it rolling man
I had plans to go to Colombia, then a few things turned me off. Number 1 being I realized I'm not responsible enough, as in, I like to get drunk on occasion, and I'm not responsible when I start drinking. I would take risks, do stupid things, and it wouldn't end well.
This may be perhaps THE most logical and mature posts I’ve ever read. If you’re smart enough to know who you are and know that taking that risk isn’t worth it, you are to be commended.
Colombia may not be for you, but it’s great place for a lot of people. Unfortunately you have gringo written all over you. You’re just experiencing something that many people have gotten used to their entire lives. They just learn to move differently.
Same
Good call, knowing your tendencies is not an evil👍
I’m so happy I came across your algorithm, easily one of my fav channels now. Binged and watched all your vids. Love seeing new posts come up bro! Keep going
Just found your channel. I traveled the world from 19 to 25. Your content is ace…top tier entertainment. There’s a very chill, witty, but strong energy to your travel presence. It’s a fine balance between being too confident and or too scared. Also love how low budget you stay…that’s where the good stuff happens. I’d suggest doing a merch line to make some extra money! Keep it up man!
I've lived in Medellin for nearly 20 years and have raised my kids here but sadly although to me it feels 'safe', the truth is I'm just accustomed to being on high alert in certain situations / places and taking the sort of subconscious precautions that I would never take back home (Australia). I've had several guns put in my face over the years. I do still love this place but you're not wrong about taking safety very seriously.
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I came across your channel randomly a few months back and really got hooked. You just seemed like a chill dude that I'd probably get along with easily. Props on getting your channel up and going. I'll keep watching your content bro.
I have not seen any of your other videos…but I am subscribing just because you said you’re doing things for yourself.
Many content creators get caught up in doing things that everyone else wants that the passion and eventually their personality gets lost.
As Colombian, I enjoyed your journey from Ireland to Japan. A lot of laughs... 👍🏻
Advise from a local:
We don't have hook up culture, never chase girls alone. Chill out in group.
Never take cabs on the street, use an application or Uber.
Be careful with your cellphone on public transport and be careful where you take out your phone.
sounds like countries in africa
@@budgetking2591 nah we do better.
Agreed with budgetking colombia is on par with a country in africa it might even be safer to travel to african countries
@@Snezit try south Africa lol.. Don't get me wrong, this place was safer years ago
This guy is weak. He bitches about every land he goes to. He needs to do some research.
i love your main channel and this podcast you got going on. i also love that you dont hold back on the real shit. this is what we need. underrated asf
You deserve all the recognition! Been enjoying the vids all year! keep it up!
Watching ur vids are genuinely so inspiring. Makes me want to strive for a more exciting life and take more risks. Keep up the work man it’s very appreciated
I'm super proud of you dude and super happy to have been able to see your channel grow from the beginning! I'm excited to see what else you make!
Thanks my brother
Guy, I'm following you worldwide, what I take exception to is, "Crime is where you look for it" Over 17 years as a U.S. Expat in Colombia I've never walked or driven into shit, living safely in one country or another is called one's personal lifestyle, my friend you walk into it a hell of a lot!
Man I really enjoy watching your videos and enjoy how REAL and GENUINE you are. There are too many fake people out there. Keep it up!
I'm glad you persevered through the bumps in the road man! I really appreciate your content and look forward to seeing it prosper further!
Super raw content. Keep it up. I’ve got some of my buddies watching your stuff now its hard to find people like you.
Not raw. He bitches about the nicest places in these countries.
Love your stories! Happy youve reached your goal ! Thanks for taking us on your great adventures, I enjoy them all.
I discovered this channel I believe about a week or two ago. I relate to getting down about views as I used to stream on Twitch. As much as I love you as a "small" CZcams, I really hope you do start shooting up in views and subscribers. You most definitely deserve it. Much love ✌🏻
Love your podcasts, very articulate and captivating. Would definitely like to hear more of your year long adventure, the highs, the lows and memorable moments of each
countries you visited.
Bro in the last two months since i’ve found your channel you’ve become my favorite youtuber by far. Your dedication and grind feels so real in a world where everything is faked, and that alone makes me relate to you more than anyone else. I’m glad the algorithm led me to you, and I know it’s just the beginning for you. Keep grinding and wish you all the best💯
If you travel to any sketchy city, you should have two phones (your expensive phone which you hide in your clothes or leave at your hotel and a cheap burner phone for getting around). You should also have a decoy wallet (buy a knock off luxury wallet) and fill it with expired credit cards and fake 100 dollar bills.
The fake 100 dollar bills part seems a bit far lol.
But agreed on the other stuff.
I love it that your videos are blowing up!! Can't wait to see what the future holds 📈
Happy you are ok man. Medellin is definitely not as safe as many people online try to make it look like. Many naive people come down here not understanding the culture and that can get them in trouble real quick.
Completely agree , love your Chanel btw
Bro awesome channel. But i think you hit it spot on. Many "naive" people come and visit. Understanding the culture and how to move around here like you said, is key. Personally, my family or i have never gotten robbed or anything but we also take our precautions. Unfortunately, some people look like easier or better targets than others. For example, older people, women, younger girls and boys, and some foreigners. This is why my parents wouldn't be able to walk certain streets at night in the center of any city like i would, they would be more at danger than someone like me or my age. I do hope these cases dont increase tho.
Either way, i hope no one gets scared from coming down here. At the end of the day I think there are a lot of people that are able to live a calm life without getting bothered or bothering anyone else down here. Colombia is a pretty amazing country! 🇨🇴
@@78motorsColumbia is a s***hole lol.
I just love how honest and real you are man. It's rare to see these days. Big respect and good luck in your future journey!
Real shit dude! Congrats on all the gains on the channel. Really enjoying your content, even the old content. I agree your content after the meditation is even better than before
came across you channel over the burma video and ive got to say its probably some of the best travel content ive seen, keep it up man.
I just recently started watching your videos and they are just mind blowing and hilarious it’s so cool seeing you travel to all of these countries and villages that I would have never new existed otherwise, I’ve gotten my whole family to start watching your videos and they love them too ! Keep it up !!
Life is a journey of highs and lows. Glad you are safe. Thanks for not making things seem better or worse than they are and keeping shit real. Much love bro.
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Awseome to hear. I always try to comment on your videos to give them a boost. You have some dope content.
Been really enjoying binge watching your series. I have been saving for 2 years to do the same thing as you my man. I have gotten so wrapped up in worrying about the success of it, that it has really held me back from starting. The whole point was for me to try something really risky and fun, for MYSELF. This was huge inspiration for me. This is my time to do it. Not trying at all would be way more pathetic than failing. Very happy for your continued success.
I discovered your channel yesterday, you won't believe how. One international medical channel talking about diabet made a comparisson with indian overcrowded trains and so i searched for videos with those trains and your video where you traveled in one if those trains popped out. I found it was brave from you to do this and your style of vloging is very natural and entertaining so i started watching your videos. I've seen many of them and I will watch them all. Now i subscribed bcos you really deserved. You are doing a great job just being yourself. Good luck with your new career.
Bro you’re my favorite channel atm! Keep the vibes goinnnggg
Thank you for making this video. I recently found your channel about 7-8 months ago, and it's been so much fun to watch. You have inspired me to start traveling (I quit my job and will begin solo traveling in April). Nonetheless, this story has been very insightful. I have been 50/50 on whether I start my travels in Lima or Medellín. This video has made that decision very easy. When I visited Medellín back in October, I did feel safe, but then again, I was only there for a week and traveled with a group of friends the whole time.
You deserve all the success and abundance you’ve been getting as of lately! Absolutely hooked to your videos from the beginning! 💜🎉🎉🎉
Keep doing what you're doing, your success has been amazing to see. Your night out in Tokyo is one of my favorite videos on this platform and makes me homesick for my time in Tokyo.
ty for the originality boss ! 🙌
Me and my dawgs cancelled our plane ticket last week. Was going to be our first time in Colombia. But after all the robbery and killings that’s been going on, we cancelled our ticket. We’re heading to Santo Domingo, DR instead. Be safe, bro. God bless!
Santo Domingo is a total dump and actually more dangerous than colombia
I appreciate you’re honesty good stuff 👍🏾
This is amazing 🤩 I love the honesty and sincerity
So proud of you man, your words really mean a lot, about not giving in to popularity bullshit, we need more people like you 👏
Finally a honest youtube channel! Thank you for posting your videos!
Hey Connor! Your videos absolutely made my evenings in the last weeks. You are a great inspiration and I am really looking forward to see more of your content in the future! I`d love to see a little more content around the USA.
Greetings from Germany :)
I love that you don’t sugar coat anything. Thanks for the full transparency on Colombia. It’s not what most CZcamsrs would say on safety. My wife and I were considering Armenia, Manizales or Bucaramanga because they are much safer than the bigger cities. Any opinion on safety in those?
You are great to follow- love your way of talking and sharing your experiences!!
you hit the right formula - "cool shit that i would like." We have a very similar mentality on a lot of things, from what I've seen, so it's been a real joy to watch your adventures. Somehow your storytelling makes it easy to imagine myself having these same adventures, even the trafficking because that's the kind of shit that would happen to me at the end of the day.... lol
Your channel is one of the realist travel channels on CZcams. You've inspired me to get on camera with your style
Your authenticity is so refreshing. No scripts, no plans, just see how it goes..👌👏 thank you for great your great content!
As a southamerican (from Venezuela) I don't even feel safe in my home country. I walked at night until I was probably 25 y/o and never did it alone, and now I know I was taking a huge risk. Walking at night is not advisable at all in South America, even if you are in a small or large group, senior or young. The only place in this part of the world I've felt safe-ish is Buenos Aires, although I haven't travelled much either. I only know some parts of Colombia and Quito, Ecuador. Uber and taxis are safe to use only in Buenos Aires. And they are affordable. This is also something you shouldn't do in Venezuela nor in Colombia, best to have a local recommend a trusty taxi driver by full name and with a straight record. Things are very different over here...
Every time I go to Colombia I use Uber and never had problems. How would you have problems in an Uber? The app has all the driver’s details if he does a crime he gets caught
Venezuela isn’t safe. That’s why Venezuelans are escaping to the US. You guys love socialism. Which is why the govt is allowing you in.
@@thesilversurfer1071The Uber could rob you or set you up lol.
@freewithnature Uber has all of their information so they would get caught
@@thesilversurfer1071 *Uber has what they think is their information. If they are stealing wallets and bags with passports in them, I doubt it's hard for them to set up an account under fake details.
Just found your channel everything you said is spot. Love seeing creators just be real with their audience and show us their honest oppinions on the shit they're doing.
But thanks for bumping Colombia below India for places I wouldn't wan't to be found dead!
I'm sorry to hear that. It was great to meet you here. Your experience has made me even more cautious when getting around Medellin.
I appreciate the South American content
I’m going there all 2024
I’m watching !
I felt pretty safe around Cartagena ---> santa marta ---> taganga ---> parque tayrona
Even slept in a hammock on the beach a few nights (2015ish)
No issues............ although I did meet a girl in Cartagena, left my backpack in the hostel and went off with her for a whole day..... didn't tell anyone and people at the hostel thought I got kidnapped.......... knock on wood all went well.......... Literally for days I walked around solo taking pictures with my phone of street art, cannons, castle wallks, etc no issues
This is great content, man. Thank you.
And to quote the old lady in dune, I hope you live.
bro i love your videos. they are so real and genuine. im glad you make only videos you want to make.
I love your mentality and videos. Keep going sir! ❤🧠🇺🇸
You being yourself is what got you so many subscribers , applaud yourself 🙏🏽 Love
So very happy for you Conner. You deserve every piece of success that's coming your way
I started watching your videos because they got randomly recommended to me thanks to the algorithm. Very strange since what i usually consume is not even close to your content. But god i got hooked from the first video that i watched, your personality is very charismatic and entertaining. Also with that longer hair that you were rockin you kind of remind me of the youtuber pewdiepie very similar looks and the way you smile but maybe that's just me. Anyways im really happy for you and there great things headed your way. All of the suffering and the hardwork was worth it man! You made it! Hope you have a great day bro.
I am 7 minutes into this video and I wanted to just say that I came across your channel while planning for a month long trip I just took to Japan (I also loved it), and I ended up watching almost all of your travel vlogs and really enjoyed seeing your raw honesty about the places you went. I love traveling and seeing you brave it out in countries I couldn’t even imagine myself going to has been extremely inspiring to me as an avid but slightly anxious traveller! What your doing is working!!
been watching your stuff from Malaysia, not that it matters where I'm from but I guess my point is you would be surprised who watches your videos and knowing how many people you inspire along your journey. keep at it bro, love your authenticity and I look forward to seeing you going places in life!
the Myanmar ones popped up in my feed and I was hooked after those. That fool was wilin'. Instant subscribe.
Hello from Turkey , watching ur channel for a few days. Enjoying it so much. Im so sorry u havent stayed in Turkey much or didnt vlog much. I hope u come back again ! Great videos
New subscriber here. I like this raw info podcast style video! I’m about to check out your vlogs. Thank you for your honesty.
Mr. Connor, your videos are fantastic and so entertaining. My wife and I are addicted. We can't wait to see what 2024 holds for you and your adventures. Burmese adventures in Myanmar were intriguing. Just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work.
thanks brother
caught on to your india video and i'm here for good because of how you call things for what they are. Love the no BS commentary and the humour helps too lol
Your content is so inspiring and motivating me to create some really cool content.
I love your philosophy on making videos that you would watch and that you enjoy making. Too often I think people just do youtube for the money and it leads to either 1. no views or 2. something not rewarding whatsoever. I think that's what I need to focus on with my content creation to bridge the gap. Thanks for the food for thought, and so glad I found your channel.
Thanks for CZcams recommendations. I am subscribed to your main channel, had no idea you have a second low-key channel.
going back to colombia in january for a month! cant wait
Mad props to you bro. You made it. May I ask what you would recommend for camera set up? Curious about what you use. Thanks
your india videos were the first videos i saw from u and i loved them and went back and rewatched a bunch of them in one night lol
Fellow Georgian here, you are the only backpack channel i have ever watched and I stumbled on you for that Indian street food.
alcoholics guide to tokyo was how I came across you. wanderlust is a thing man and lots of people wish they were the ones in that video. ofc there's complexity to travel and life and different countries, but living in those special moments in time is what a lot of people want access to. and you provided that. congrats g!
Mate, I love your brutal honesty. You're a one of a kind CZcamsr and I 110% respect that.
Solid congratulations from Tunisia!
You're an incredibly honest CZcamsr. Thank you. It's refreshing.
When I was on the road in the US in my early 20s I also saw human trafficking out in the open and was quite traumatized by it tbh. I knew but it’s something else when you are seen as disposable. That shit is everywhere. I hitchhiked. Wanted to find myself or whatever. Wouldn’t do that again now that my brain has fully developed. Thank you for making awesome authentic content. Keep being you, vibes man. It’s inspirational that you’re able to support yourself authentically. Goals. You’re real. 💜😎✨
Buddy, Believe in Jesus!
This podcast was inspirational, the dude makes cool shit. Congrats and good luck heading into 24’
Connor, I stumbled onto your channel due to my interest in travel videos. I got hooked. I binged watched your entire travel series. I enjoyed it. I can't wait for you to hit the road again. I logged onto your Patreon receiving a notice about your recent 1 hr. and a half summary recap. I will help you as a monthly patreon subscriber. Please be safe. Have fun. Give us your best travels. Happy Holidays. God Bless.
Thanks for being here brother
@@smallbrainedpod You are more than welcome, bro. 👍
my friend just got kidnapped in bogota last week. luckily he used his muay thai and boxing skills to get out of the situation. He echoed the same sentiment, he'll never go back to columbia because of the kidnapping risks
😂 🧢
Best channel on here your real and your hilarious keep doing you kid cheers from Massachusetts
Sorry about your experience. Colombia is my adopted country. I’ve been married to a wonderful Colombian woman for 22 years. The people of Colombia are amazing. And everything you said is true. Americans should absolutely not go to Colombia “loose” as I heard one ex-pat living there put it. IF you go, you need to learn and follow safety protocols exactly. You should be able to speak Spanish and you should have local Colombians that you can trust with your life and you need to listen to them carefully. If you’re just looking for a fun and easy time in South America, try Uruguay or Chile or Argentina, not Colombia. If you go to Colombia, you need to follow the advice of my high school football coach: keep your knees bent, keep your head on a swivel, and protect yourself at all times! And I say this as someone who loves Colombia. 🤷♂️
Or panama
Wake up babe.. SBP just posted
would love more travel stories!! so interesting
Sensational content... I just subscribed
Hey man! Appreciate the channel and the easy down to earth vibe. You're absolutely right, most of us don't wanna see those catchy trending videos and topics. I've watched all the videos from god nows how long, but never left a comment. It's one thing I would like to ask you if you could answer and bring it up in a video that would be cool.
I've done a lot of traveling myself, and one thing I get a lot, specially from traveling alone is that your social battery just drains at some points. Especially when you're traveling in sketchy parts, where you (at least I) feel like you always have to be happy, interacting and smiling in order to feel safe and included. Are you genuinely a very open and chatty person that LOVES talking to locals etc, or do you feel like you sort of need to do it at some points and just would for one second be in completely silence and be left alone while passing by and looking/enjoying the country?
Thanks mate, keep it up.
I somehow found your channel from your India visit and since then I have been going back and watching all the videos from the beginning till now lol, I'm all caught up bro :) This is a good video to see also, I'm glad you realize that you may have put yourself in many dangerous situations, great content lol don't get me wrong (your journey to snake island LOL).
big fan of yours. Great work love to listen to what you have to say
so happy for you man, congratulations.
The algo must like you for some reason. Got your vids on my feed and I'm not into adventurous travelling at all, that helps a lot.
The most annoying thing about Colombia, is how nationalistic the people are and how they get so easily offended the most minor criticisms, even when they're true. I was robbed there, and nobody gave a shit. They just told me how much "worse" the US is with mass shootings, and found ways to whataboutism their way out of acknowledging how much prevalent crime is there. The copium they take down there is insane. I have no hope that the levels of safety will improve any time soon.
Your sense of humor (without offending other cultures) is your asset, also your honesty. Congratulations on your success and doing something you love, that is pretty rare in this world. Colombia and Latin America in general are unsafe places, I understand why you would not go back there. I got robed by Mexican police in Tijuana one time and I never went back again. Hope to see you back in Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, India).
Let’s not offend cultures that produce the unsafe environments in the first place. Heaven forbid feelings get hurt.
Ive spent time in Colombia, but typically less touristy places like Ibague or smaller towns and love the country, its people and amazing Colombian women. But since my last visit there in 2020, things seem to be getting quite a bit worse with crime and general attitude toward foreigners. TOday I would also not advise a frst time or not a seasoned traveller to go to vacation in Colombia. Its simply too risky, especially in touristy places like Medellin or Cartagena. THere are so many other amazing places around the globe, that are much safer for you. Hope Colombian authorities decide to take action and straighten things out, although i wouldnt count on it
Yh I mean colombia is a bit hit and miss. Yes if you go there you would be in danger but so is other places so I disagree that you shouldn't visit Colombia however just take precautions and just follow the culture, rules and regulations. Don't get involved with bad crowd and meet up with working girls and you good Capache. Cos, there's a load of good things as well as the cons which is Safety.