Also, aguardiente!

I did see an Exito (in a mall) that carried a variety of console games. Recent games (<6 months old) were about 20% or more than US/Canadian prices.

Para los que no saben , panamá es un departamento de Colombia 😂😂😂😂😂

This is confusing because you're allowed to extend the 90 day tourist visa for another 90 days at the immigration office without leaving the country.

Beautiful mochilas!

I see the same healthy sense of national pride in almost every country outside the Anglosphere, and the toxic self-hating even here is generational: both your and my grandparents would have been proud of their country, not ashamed of it, reminded of its badness every 5 minutes. What you think of as a normal under-enthusiasm for your country is a relatively new aberration, and not a helpful one. If we cant joyfully celebrate our uniqueness everything fades to grey pretty quickly.

Great videos mate

Foolish child. You should have already had your keys bunched between your fingers as it became obvious he was about to invade your comfort zone. Rather than give him money you should have punched him hard in the face keys first, striking for his eyes. It's a tough country after the sun's gone down, you need to look as if you mean business rather than being a lost, soft tourist gazing at his phone. I think you'll find that rage you experienced is actually directed at yourself for acting so passively.

Good accurate video aussie guy, thanx for coming to bogota!

Medellin was underrated until the Scamdemic and the subsequent Digital Nomad Visa screwed it all up. I moved away in 2020 and will probably not move back within this lifetime.

When a Colombian has their phone stolen, they don't even report it. They are never recovered. There is a well-organized system in place. They pass through several hands before ending up in China where they are "renewed" or used for parts. The sad part is that the person who took it from you was paid a lot less than you would have paid him just to get it back.

I would say the key to making such a transition is more mental than practical, has a lot to do with charisma and personality. If you make people around you smile, you probably will in other countries too. Are you the kind who radiates good vibes or do you erect psychological barriers to keep people away? I'm not talking about extroversion here so much as general affability and openness. The new travelling with people gazing into their devices is NOT conducive to the business of socialization. As someone who's spent 35 years travelling and living in other countries, whilst remaining a dunce at languages, but more specifically having gone 7 or 8 times to Colombia, I recommend learning some Colombia street slang, common sayings and tongue-twisters, one or two phrases at a time. You can break a lot of ice by dropping these into 'conversations'. Only speaking English, you will still remain of use to many educated and self-educated Colombians only too happy to try out their own mastery of English. Of course learn how to say thank you, have you got, and that is beautiful. Listen to how the locals pronounce words, not the guide book.

* 6:25 - meant to say jeep, not bus lol

Do Columbian service workers prefer to get tipped in US dollars or Columbian Pesos?

It's very flattering, but, please, don't. Come, visit, enjoy -we're always glad and honored to welcome you-, but don't stay. We don't need gentrification here in Colombia. Besides, some gringos¹ have behaved as if we locals were their servants -they even tell us off for not speaking English or not having their cultural manners-, and that might eventually make us turn a bit hostile. ___________ ¹Not a pejorative word at all.

Parque Simón bolivar ❤❤❤😊

Salento and filandia are amazing, quite,beautiful❤❤❤

Interesting topic you touched on. As someone that has not been to Colombia before. It did seem odd that we don't hear much about the gaming culture or just gaming in general on that side of the world. I have seen you mention about the themed stores and arcades. But that is quite different to gaming from home. Don't get me wrong. Older console are awesome, but I would have love to see gaming grow more in those regions. There is nothing wrong with the Switch. So its quite cool to hear that it is doing quite well in Colombia.

Video suggestion - why you have chosen where you live (which I understand to be Bogota). Why Bogota and not Manizales? For online workers like me, it would be helpful to know your thoughts and prioritization of cities and towns there. If one works remotely, why one place over the other? Gracias!

Colombia’s “don’t give papaya” attitude, eh? Did you use an Australian travel insurance or something global?

Many countries eschew flushing toilet paper -- China, Taiwan, etc.

If you had to rank the neighborhoods you listed for those visiting for the first time, what would be the ranking?

Wonderful and vital video! Muchas gracias! I've been struggling to get my head around the various districts and neighborhoods in Bogota -- it seems like there are NO online maps that accurately outline what is an official district and what is informal -- it seems like a hodgepodge. I've been a bit concerned with the Airbnb costs at the frequently mentioned high-end areas and really appreciate you outlining good-enough value locations!

Great breakdown, I'd also add that Spanish and English have different structures or systems for delivering sounds. So you need to change the way you listen to the language otherwise it'll be hard to understand words that you do already know

They are forcing me to get married to get the residentency visa. I think after three years i cam apply for residency. My question for you is if let say after 4 years and i already obtained my residency visa if me and my wife file for divorce do i get my residency visa taken away from me or do i get to keep it for life.

Just bought a used iPhone 13 Pro at one of the tech stores in Central Commercial Monterey in Poblado in Medellín two days ago to replace the second iPhone 11 I've had stolen here now. No point in haggling over price, as it seemed the stores in there were more or less in collusion over what they charge for each particular phone model, and though I paid more than I wanted to going in, I'm happy with what I got. I most likely could have gotten a better price going through Facebook Marketplace, but none of the small-time dealers advertising phones there seemed to have stellar reviews, and I think it was safer overall to go through a store and receive an 8-month guarantee with the purchase than to take my chances with an individual in this case.

theres is monterey in medellin near poblado

I miss Colombia 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

Colombia is cheapper and nice cities❤

Very interesting ❤❤❤❤

What do you do if you have an e-sim

Pay with my phone, and with QR codes, even in corner eateries, I was very impressed

Panama gets my vote! Your voice is really annoying!

You don’t drink coffee??! 😱

Great stuff as always. Thanks. I plan to visit Bogota for the first time later this year.

I would add that it is also more common to get your raw products (fruits, vegetables, meats, breads) at local markets in the neighborhood, at least compared to the US. Supermarkets are more for processed packaged foods

I was really expecting to see Andres Carne De Res on this list

Útil para mí, que voy de visita a Bogotá a veces 👌 gracias

Perfect timing for this video! I have one more week of work and then I travel to Colombia for two months. I definitely want to check out Chronos’ Fantasy but I’m not sure my girlfriend would enjoy it.

Wonderful recommendations - will put all of these on my list for my next trip there...

Very helpful insight. Thanks!

MangoMangoMangoMangoMangoMango!!!

Traffic and taxi rides are what I remember the most in Medellin. Haha. Being inches away from other cars, buses and motorcycles will the driver was staring at their phone gave me major anxiety problems. Definitely something I will never forget. I’m returning to Colombia in two weeks! 🇨🇴

Hilarious and true!

I went to both and went horseback riding in Cocoran valley. Everyone was happy and having a great time. I could sit in a cafe in Finladia town square and have coffee with friends and people watch all day long.

I love Colombia

Amazing insights. I spent a year in Bogota over four trips and I can say that you describe things very well

I have been to Mario Bross, it freaked me out because I didn't know there was a game that day and when I went out on the streets it was a ghost town.

Reminds me of the Rolex I bought in Mexico when I was 15. It was actually pretty awesome, except that it turned my wrist green anytime I perspired.

Barbie was something that I saw a lot of last year in Colombia. I bought a Barbie hat as a gift but have no idea if it was official.