Colombia is Just as Dangerous as You Think (robbed at gunpoint)

[@desmit4406]

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

[@DavidB1124]

As Colombian that comment is a genuine lol 😂

[@frankbarrie6785]

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

[@irvinsanta]

Yeah, copy-paste comment for likes

[@dedlede777]

Half the cities in the US of A have worse ratios than that now.

[@ThePassportPapi]

@@dedlede777 You're an idiot, not true, Colombia news is 100% propaganda they hide all the stats. Tourism is the lifeblood of their economy

[@carlosarana1589]

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.

[@smallbrainedpod]

So sorry to hear that bro. Could have been a lot worse

[@Bluepig138]

That's horrible I'm sorry

[@budgy54]

I’ve lived here 8 years

[@swag21356]

ur friend resisted a robbery. ur friend lost his life over a few bucks. ur friend wins the darwin award. ur friend could have lost his life in the united states simply over his skin color, but here in 3rd world colombia he resisted giving away a few dollars where people are starving. i'd be embarrassed to have had him as a friend

[@ParkerDave-z2k]

​@@smallbrainedpod worse than death?

[@frankrodz6025]

I was drugged and robbed in Colombia, is a horrible place. After living there in Medellín in One year I never going back

[@DetroitRed03]

How? Were you in the restaurant? Or a club?

[@Jimsimi]

@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.

[@Chainbreak2023]

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

[@Jimsimi]

@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.

[@richlew7768]

Your fault, not theirs.

[@cololoco3579]

This guy is completely right. I am Colombian and I live here and he is not lying. Good video

[@DetroitRed03]

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.

[@jazzfeline5970]

@@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.

[@DetroitRed03]

@@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.

[@DetroitRed03]

@@jazzfeline5970 That’s how people like you get drugged, robbed & killed in Colombia.. for being too trusting.

[@angelaluna9665]

@@jazzfeline5970why would you assume California when the entire context is Columbia….

[@FatherWicker]

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

[@RetireandGo]

Good content for sure It’s awesome to see it grow !

[@coral2295]

Your authenticity is so refreshing. No scripts, no plans, just see how it goes..👌👏 thank you for great your great content!

[@itsnickfrench]

I'm a full time editor for a couple KZbinrs 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.

[@Hi_its_Kartik]

spot on

[@emmyobinna]

I wholeheartedly agree with you. His videos are just a joy to watch. Happy to be a new subscriber.

[@Sk-qp7ql]

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.

[@Baldcafe]

It’s called having personality honesty

[@keyzer380]

This type of content is on the Big Rise. Sam Sulek a head if this "trend"

[@gutrah]

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

[@xxfiza.]

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!

[@andrewcampion8200]

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.

[@Ralphie_Boy]

👍👍

[@leonardoe9883]

My sister's iphone got pickpocketed here in Brazil, my sister was able to track it (Pretty sure it was using her best friend's iphone) and she went to the police station with her best friend. The cops took both of them in the police car to where the phone was, called reinforcements, arrested the person that had her phone (found a bunch of other stolen phones as well), gave my sister her phone back and dropped her off at the police station.

[@BlazerLz]

Colombia bit starts at @11:23

[@StonkeyKong]

11mins of yapping about stuff completely unrelated to the video title. 🗣️

[@MyNewYouTubeAccount]

Thank you sir

[@MrBlue-lr8ci]

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.

[@smallbrainedpod]

Very wise response , thanks for reaching out

[@Yalbou]

The victim blaming by colombians is horrible. It made me hate the cointry, and sad to say this, hate the people somewhat. Colombia is massively over rated

[@oceanwave4142]

I wonder if coke didn't exist if they would have the same kind of crime/theft problem? Or if it just was never made illegal cause if cartels are based on it, then creating this law created the problem.

[@111bryson]

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.

[@Ryan-xq3kl]

but lets let in all the illegal immigrants that columbia doesn't feel are fit for society tho, amirite fellow radical communists?

[@MinecraftKid120]

yeah gringos who dont know the land shouldn't go. Unless you actually come from upper class family in Columbia who know where to not go under any circumstance you're rolling the dice. I wouldn't hang out in Colombia casually and Im Latinx

[@111bryson]

@@MinecraftKid120 You spelled ColOmbia wrong and called yourself Latinx lol you sound like a pocho to me

[@Staring4827]

This is off topic sort of , but i play dota 2 a lot and many times im matched with south american players. I always found it hilarious that when our team starts losing and the team starts blaming each other , the south americans start making fun of the Americans for the mass shootings. In reality south america has drastically , DRASTICALLY mass shootings on all fronts including school ones. They just dont report on it near as much and theybtend to pay more attention to our politics than theirs.

[@111bryson]

@@Staring4827 Yea it’s so immature and ridiculous. I think they just struggle with an awful inferiority complex and need to find ways to make themselves feel better about where they’re from. Deep down inside, they all know they’d book it to the US if given the opportunity. I wake up and thank the lord everyday I wasn’t born down there lol they haven’t contributed shit to this world. South America has practically no innovation and is home to some of the most dangerous places on earth. Nationalism is one hell of a drug

[@aidanflynn6547]

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!

[@marcoroams]

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!

[@johnbonamigo5696]

Ive been spreading the word of your channel since you had 500 suscribers, keep it rolling man

[@SLOC1992]

thanks to you know he has 100k. cause you told all these people

[@geverniveup]

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!

[@krimmzzyy]

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!

[@LifewithDavid]

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.

[@salvaxicancolombia7278]

Completely agree , love your Chanel btw

[@78motors]

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! 🇨🇴

[@collar1967]

​@@78motorsColumbia is a s***hole lol.

[@waynekaminski5438]

In Colombia, use a cheap, throwaway burner phone when out on the street. Leave your $1400 iPhone 14 in your rental in a secure place. Leave your passport and your wallet in your rental and carry a copy of your ID and just enough cash for the day. This guy is lucky he didn't get his motorcycle stolen.

[@smallbrainedpod]

Love how you have to prepare to be robbed just by leaving the house. Thanks for the tips, but I think I’ll avoid places like that for a while haha

[@waynekaminski5438]

@@smallbrainedpod 100% agree with you! I don't want to go somewhere knowing i am a target. Where the hell is the enjoyment in that visit! You took on an awesome trek and more power to you in surviving it.

[@EriQ-i7m]

Cant believe how weak you are 🙈 you really need some help or some pills for your anxiety.

[@Elijah_Martin]

Super raw content. Keep it up. I’ve got some of my buddies watching your stuff now its hard to find people like you.

[@richlew7768]

Not raw. He bitches about the nicest places in these countries.

[@DavidB1124]

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.

[@budgetking2591]

sounds like countries in africa

[@DavidB1124]

@@budgetking2591 nah we do better.

[@Snezit]

Agreed with budgetking colombia is on par with a country in africa it might even be safer to travel to african countries

[@DavidB1124]

@@Snezit try south Africa lol.. Don't get me wrong, this place was safer years ago

[@richlew7768]

This guy is weak. He bitches about every land he goes to. He needs to do some research.

[@gandrew5363]

Dude, as a Colombian-American, I don’t even go to that sh*thole. I use to go when I was younger because we would go on family trips and the amount of times shady shit would happen was limitless. My father who’s from Cali, was robbed at gunpoint by not ONE, but THREE-FOUR people on motorcycles. Forked up some, if not all the money he had brought on the trip. As you could imagine, it ruined everything. And that wasn’t the last time. It’s just an all around terrible place. I still have vivid memories of the violence after everything happened with Pablo Escobar (as an American kid, traveling to Colombia) it was shocking to say the least. It was all in the air. I have a friend that lived here in the states and moved back to Colombia and we were actually having this discussion about how dangerous it is. Particularly where my mom and dad are from (Medellin, Cali, respectively) and she scoffed at what I said which threw me for a loop because I was like, didn’t they literally just kidnap a professional soccer players father and demand a ransom…? But much like what you’re saying, the lame KZbinrs and people that so staunchly defend it like it’s not the actual sh*thole it is, is appalling. I could tell you countless stories about similar experiences that have happened to acquaintances and relatives. I look super gringo too, and I have another buddy that’s half Colombian half white, I can assure you that if both of us were walking around Colombia minding our business, somebody was watching us. You and your friend reminded me of what me and my buddy would have happened to us. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful country, but the bad far outweighs the good. I haven’t been in years and probably not going anytime soon. It’s getting too hot around the world and people are desperate. Glad you’re safe though fam. Life is cheap in Colombia. They wouldn’t hesitate to put one in you if it really came down to it.

[@sinvtr]

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

[@randomdude8217]

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💯

[@anitius101]

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...

[@thesilversurfer1071]

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

[@willdegra317]

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.

[@freewithnature]

@@thesilversurfer1071The Uber could rob you or set you up lol.

[@thesilversurfer1071]

@freewithnature Uber has all of their information so they would get caught

[@digitalpunk5365]

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.

[@PaulSafford]

I love your videos because they capture a youthful nativity about travel, which makes me think of my 20s when I was stationed in Korea. As far as my favorite videos, I like when you’re able to randomly meet strangers who are perfectly happy where they are. The video of you on the train in Vietnam, where you met the young man who is smoking a bowl and he explained that the people there are perfectly happy where they are summed up. I don’t need to watch a video about people who are unhappy where they are. I live in America and I’m surrounded by people who are financially strapped because they have a mortgage or they went to college or they made the “mistake” of having children

[@w.s.m9474]

Yo man just wanted to reach out and let you know I recently found your channel and Freekin love it… keep it up brother! Love from NY!

[@brp361]

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!

[@macuser1232]

I went to Colombia for 2 weeks and basically just did the coffee regions. No issues, but 100% agree with you. Will I go back? No

[@kenswindle4860]

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. 🤷‍♂️

[@CommoditySC]

Or panama

[@sasha-01]

Your Epiphany seems to align with my recent realization of what really matters and ignoring the noise. I appreciate you talking and sharing about your journey towards your growth. It just reinforces my thinking.

[@adamt4109]

So very happy for you Conner. You deserve every piece of success that's coming your way

[@Daniel-fi9nb]

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!

[@dakotasweeney1019]

Love your vids, your no filter and personality makes you stand out from all the other people. Stay safe

[@NefariaAdventures]

I just found your video on the Chinese ferry and thought it was hilarious. Subbed. I work in international security so it has been nice to see your realistic videos vs all those vloggers who are always like, “This country is the safest everrrrr” when in reality the place is a 💩 hole.

[@Maartentravels]

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.

[@RetireandGo]

I appreciate the South American content I’m going there all 2024 I’m watching !

[@tremblence]

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

[@traveledpov]

@@tremblencethat was almost 10 years ago why would that be relevant anecdotal data now?

[@HurtsDonuts99]

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.

[@smallbrainedpod]

🙏🙏

[@user-ub8uc8gq7r]

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!

[@johnsinyc]

Santo Domingo is a total dump and actually more dangerous than colombia

[@tim1843]

You're a naturally witty dude man, so when doing videos you want to make without the pressure of trying to make content for clicks you just make better content. Can only imagine how big your channel will be in a few years.

[@maxbishop7802]

You’re inspiring mate. Keep up the great work 👌👊 sending love from 🇬🇧

[@thetattooedguy1413]

Highly doubt you’ll see this but I was talking about this very thing earlier today. With KZbin, you can crush it or lose it - it all depends on 1 thing - likability! PEROD! Likability, do people connect with you etc. ( yes making good videos has some degree of help ) but I’ve seen shit videos do very well because people liked the person doing it. They felt like they clicked with that person. That is HUGE !!! Please don’t lose that! Fuck key points, phrases etc - If people like you, feel like they wanna hang out with you then they will watch and the views will come. Stay blessed brother! Glad it all worked out for you. I’ve been a huge fan the entire way. Literally binge watch every video - I go and hit play all and let it play through. But that’s just my 2 cents. I’m not a YT star!

[@ILiveAndBreathe]

Ive been there and i felt like you said like i had a target on mmy back. Walking the streets of bogota i felt like i was being followed a few times, not secure there. But the coast where all the tourist end up is pretty safe. The people are great, just too bad security is an issue.

[@KerryDSC]

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

[@BillyT886]

😂 🧢

[@Ascension_3030]

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

[@MoAdan28]

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.

[@allclassallthetime4739]

everyone makes it sound like the worst parts of Brooklyn, Detroit and South Central LA even put together is like comparing a 2 week old kitten to a bengal tiger, and if there's no laws where the abogados actually believe in truth and justice, how can gringos stand a chance if their attackers aren't held accountable?

[@Erik-ms3du]

It's been cool to watch your videos get better as your confidence grows 🤜

[@Choccymilkchugger]

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

[@dannysvinylrainbow4852]

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.

[@smallbrainedpod]

thanks brother

[@sorryarrii]

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" KZbin, I really hope you do start shooting up in views and subscribers. You most definitely deserve it. Much love ✌🏻

[@tobywoolgar9517]

Your channel is one of the realist travel channels on KZbin. You've inspired me to get on camera with your style

[@martyfore7163]

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!

[@smallbrainedpod]

Thanks my brother

[@RedDawn141]

Fellow Georgian here, you are the only backpack channel i have ever watched and I stumbled on you for that Indian street food.

[@willdegra317]

Some cultures are better than others. Being politically correct or wanting to feel virtuous doesn’t save you.

[@Guapalini]

You being yourself is what got you so many subscribers , applaud yourself 🙏🏽 Love

[@nathanklymchuk1]

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

[@fd1nfo404]

Awseome to hear. I always try to comment on your videos to give them a boost. You have some dope content.

[@DoctorBoof1]

I love Colombia, have a bunch of friends there and had a great time in Medellin. But last time I was there I had a knife put up to my throat and got stabbed in the shoulder. Sadly have too much anxiety about it to go back.

[@angell1432]

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

[@lc_mk]

going back to colombia in january for a month! cant wait

[@shmoni123]

You one of my favorite on youtube , keep begin you and do not change ! Love you

[@budyeddi5814]

I love it that your videos are blowing up!! Can't wait to see what the future holds 📈

[@pottythepirate6586]

You deserve all the recognition! Been enjoying the vids all year! keep it up!

[@markmeloni2388]

i ve been to colombia last year and visited medellin, bogota, Minca and some other places. it was quite safe and nothing bad happend. there are some places you defently should avoid, but it is same as in the US or in West Europe. Just make sure you know the shady places/ citys before, like Cartagena. Just look for a good located hotel. Make sure you know how to travel. The people in Medellin were friendly. Minca too. Bogota was a bit different.

[@carolannking9838]

Love your stories! Happy youve reached your goal ! Thanks for taking us on your great adventures, I enjoy them all.

[@gordova5]

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.

[@mohammedalmohsen712]

These actions committed by some thugs doesn’t represent the good Colombian people. Needless to say i apologise on behalf of the Colombian and Hispanic people we don’t tolerate such awful actions. 🇨🇴 ❤

[@spoopycapybara6968]

I love your mentality and videos. Keep going sir! ❤🧠🇺🇸

[@TidesofWarHighlights]

First video I saw of yours was "Inda sucks don't come here" lol... I have a feeling you got big boost from that one from the funny title.

[@dreamcloud77]

Finally a honest youtube channel! Thank you for posting your videos!

[@shannb8550]

You deserve all the success and abundance you’ve been getting as of lately! Absolutely hooked to your videos from the beginning! 💜🎉🎉🎉

[@atarikatari]

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

[@kevil0922]

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!

[@bbb11110]

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.

[@MagnateXL]

You should come to Chile, safest country in America, the police actually works, every single weather and ambient you could dream of, just don't stay in the capital, it sucks

[@DoctorrMetal]

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

[@MoolsDogTwoOfficial]

Mate, I love your brutal honesty. You're a one of a kind KZbinr and I 110% respect that.

[@uta07maybe]

the Myanmar ones popped up in my feed and I was hooked after those. That fool was wilin'. Instant subscribe.

[@amero888]

Hey i would like thank your for all your cool videos and hard work that you gave and would love to see more and more ❤❤

[@drumstick74]

I'm a graphic artist, and have had a Redbubble account since 2015, a print on demand service (t-shirts, stickers, posters, etc). I agree fully that you should make stuff you like yourself, and the rest follows. I can't 100% support my life on just my art, but at least it is a side income with something I love to do. All the best, Connor!

[@emmarose6028]

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!!

[@vrostar]

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!

[@Saien1994]

You're an incredibly honest KZbinr. Thank you. It's refreshing.

[@peter-er1um]

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.

[@Native_English_Guru]

Finally someone who tells the truth without sugar coating the reality of Colombia. I lived there 12 years. I was robbed 2 times by gun, once by knife. These tourists ranting about how wonderful it is after their 2 week vacation know nothing of the reality in Colombia. I have seen many robberies happen and know many people who have been robbed. It is that bad. Take your chances

[@Boscolito]

i 100% noticed the direct change from 1st half of the trip to the 2nd half, very nice

[@jakemccoy1855]

Bogota was my first solo trip. Picked on a whim. Lucky that nothing happened while I was there but I definitely put more attention into where I go now...

[@deloredan]

I almost died in Cali.Mugged,thrown to the ground,and kicked in the head. Thanks God,not even a fracture,but a cut near the eye that was bleeding profusely.

[@dinges88]

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.

[@AnniPoon-g8w]

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.

[@diggity2966]

I found your channel randomly and binged a couple of videos. I've been subbed since. Sucks about getting robbed but it could have been worse.

[@williamsullivan3967]

This is great content, man. Thank you.

[@williamsullivan3967]

And to quote the old lady in dune, I hope you live.

[@JaysonTripp-cq5be]

Best channel on here your real and your hilarious keep doing you kid cheers from Massachusetts

[@whatnow5598]

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.

[@adiohead]

Sorry that happened to you. I don't feel safe in London, been attempted mugged when I was young (I fought back and got away with my stuff, but they mugged my friend).

[@drunkdrftr]

My friend was kidnapped in london; forced to give up his pin to debit cards

[@stonew1927]

I'm planning on going to Colombia in February for three weeks. I found a really cheap air fare and thought I'd take advantage of it. I'm an independent traveler and pretty intrepid, but I'm also older now and not into taking unnecessary risks. As it happens I'm flying into Medellin. I was reading my Lonely Planet Colombia guidebook and considering staying in the Laureles neighborhood you mentioned since it's quiet and not as touristy as Poblados, but after listening to this maybe not?!! I thought Colombia was safer now, but in the last couple of weeks I've been reading and watching reports that perhaps it's not as safe as I thought. Just a couple of days ago I read about an American Hmong citizen who was kidnapped in Medellin and later killed, even though his family payed $2000 ransom. My plan wasn't to stay in Medellin longer than a couple of days, and to head over to the zona cafetera and Los Nevados National Park to check out the mountains as you mentioned. I'm also wanting to head south to see the arqueological digs at San Augustin. I'm wondering if there are any towns/ cities/ areas that are considered safer to travel in Colombia, and in the same way dangerous and not advisable, or if it's the entire country. I'm originally from Venezuela so I speak Spanish, but I know that doesn't make any difference. I'm blonde and look like a gringo, which I am. At this point I'm not ready to cancel the trip, but if I keep getting negative reports perhaps I should truly consider it.

[@absfinal]

Nothing will happen to you if you don't mingle with the girls

[@investmentanalyst779]

If you aren’t picking up girls, you’ll be nice and safe. Don’t walk around filming like this dude. Easy target.

[@kenswindle4860]

Correct. Like I said in another comment - Don’t go “loose”. I love Colombia, but it is still a corrupt narco-state. If you’re not trying to hook up with a girl covered in tattoos and young enough to be your daughter who you met on a “dating” app, or if you’re not going to bars or discos, or walking through neighborhoods (even nice ones) or hiking through mountains, you should be fine. Take an Uber after dark - even if it’s only two blocks. Carry a burner phone and $50 in cash. No credit cards. The problem is that most Americans don’t want to follow these types of rules. They want to go and party and relax. Colombia is not the 51st state. It’s not America. As long as you go in with this understanding, you should be fine. If you’re Venezuelan, you should already know all of these things. Venezuela is Colombia on steroids.

[@Mark.Beltran]

Yes, you should go

[@calamaridog]

I recently stayed in Laureles for 6 weeks. I like it more than Poblado, which is more touristy, but either one is fine. You should budget at least 5 days in Medellin if you really want to see some sites and get a feel for the city. I have friends there, and I plan most of my "trips" around the city by taking someone with me who is a local and has Colombian street smarts. If you end up somewhere a bit questionable, hop into a busy business and order yourself an Uber. You can get an Uber in 5 minutes unless it's very late. Don't go to stupid places, at stupid times of the day, with stupid people. Same rule in the United States lol. If you want, I can get you in touch with a very reliable and affordable city guide. He can meet you during the day and take you to some great places. I feel much more relaxed when one or more people are watching my back in a new place.

[@charlieparkeris]

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.

[@Jyushua]

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.

[@Jyushua]

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.

[@smorgan125]

Same

[@squacamole3599]

Good call, knowing your tendencies is not an evil👍

[@niceguy7171]

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).