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

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  • I’ve spent 3 months traveling Colombia and learned a thing or two along the way. Let me fill you in on what I think you need to know before you hop on a plane to Colombia!
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Komentáře • 74

  • @enedenatasha
    @enedenatasha Před 4 měsíci +5

    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  Před 2 měsíci

      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 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @carolinadelaossa7383
    @carolinadelaossa7383 Před 2 lety +7

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 2 lety +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 ❤️

  • @taz8676
    @taz8676 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @evasanchez5573
    @evasanchez5573 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @TheJairo2323
    @TheJairo2323 Před 9 měsíci

    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 👍👌

  • @Pachamama2050
    @Pachamama2050 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video
    Thanks 👌🏽

  • @NikkiTomlin
    @NikkiTomlin Před 2 lety +1

    So much valuable info! 🙌🏻🔥

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you!! 🙌 ❤️

  • @mikevafadar2634
    @mikevafadar2634 Před rokem

    Good video thank you!

  • @DaCunhaCoartstudio
    @DaCunhaCoartstudio Před rokem

    Great video.. Gracias!

  • @markdooley7942
    @markdooley7942 Před 9 měsíci +2

    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).

  • @livelycardcollector
    @livelycardcollector Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 2 lety

      You should! It's awesome out there!

  • @windandsea6237
    @windandsea6237 Před rokem

    Thanks big dawg 🖤

  • @ryanmccann8518
    @ryanmccann8518 Před 2 lety

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 2 lety

      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 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @buddhaweatherby368
    @buddhaweatherby368 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @Minkjaah
    @Minkjaah Před 2 lety +4

    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  Před 2 lety

      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 Před rokem

      How was your trip

    • @Minkjaah
      @Minkjaah Před rokem

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

  • @leinieves3157
    @leinieves3157 Před 2 lety +9

    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  Před 2 lety +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!

    • @leinieves3157
      @leinieves3157 Před 2 lety

      You already know the way back 🙃

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 2 lety

      @@leinieves3157 😁Use that US visa that you got left! 👀

    • @leinieves3157
      @leinieves3157 Před 2 lety

      @@RyanFila hahaha will think about it

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 2 lety

      @@leinieves3157 😂 Don’t lie to me!

  • @SuperintendentParklaneManor
    @SuperintendentParklaneManor Před 3 měsíci

    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  Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @richardl7852
    @richardl7852 Před 4 měsíci +8

    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.

  • @pyzcal1605
    @pyzcal1605 Před rokem +3

    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  Před rokem +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 Před 3 měsíci

      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.

  • @emmm_4465
    @emmm_4465 Před rokem +5

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 11 měsíci

      You're welcome! 😊

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks for the love!

  • @Marko-te3iq
    @Marko-te3iq Před rokem

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před rokem

      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!

  • @mscrayray8988
    @mscrayray8988 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 2 lety

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

    • @wmfbmp5743
      @wmfbmp5743 Před rokem

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

    • @richardl7852
      @richardl7852 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @patriciapolizzi4143
    @patriciapolizzi4143 Před 9 měsíci

    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

  • @jakesutton9822
    @jakesutton9822 Před rokem

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před rokem

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

  • @berniecalabiafamvlog9310
    @berniecalabiafamvlog9310 Před 2 lety +1

    Stay safe god bless

  • @BetterWorld0
    @BetterWorld0 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @nadeemahmeddon
    @nadeemahmeddon Před rokem

    Wanna do taxi there🆙️

  • @scorpio6874
    @scorpio6874 Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety

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

  • @stevehall9471
    @stevehall9471 Před 11 měsíci

    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

  • @theempire00
    @theempire00 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Do tourists get kidnapped? 😮

  • @guerareal7760
    @guerareal7760 Před 4 měsíci

    Do places accept American cash?

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @CarlitoVillarrica
    @CarlitoVillarrica Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 6 měsíci

      Where was the scam air bnb located in Medellin

    • @CarlitoVillarrica
      @CarlitoVillarrica Před 6 měsíci

      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

  • @helllooopeepsk3024
    @helllooopeepsk3024 Před rokem

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před rokem

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

    • @helllooopeepsk3024
      @helllooopeepsk3024 Před rokem

      @@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 Před rokem

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

  • @johnescobar9951
    @johnescobar9951 Před rokem

    Colombia is cheapper

  • @alexsarria5063
    @alexsarria5063 Před rokem

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

    • @RyanFila
      @RyanFila  Před rokem

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

    • @richardl7852
      @richardl7852 Před 4 měsíci +1

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