Dating Dangers in Colombia [Asking Locals]("For Men") 🇨🇴

Dating in Colombia can be risky and dangerous for people who don't know better. Trying to find a Colombian girlfriend without understanding the culture and looking in the wrong places have ended many men's lives, unfortunately. Let's ask local Colombian men their opinion on this topic.
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[@LifewithDavid]

Like and comment to help push this video. More people need to hear this truth. Also subscribe if you like and watch my videos, let’s get to 100k subscribers 😊

[@SuperRoo_22]

Man, just found your channel. Specifically, it was recommended to me by YT. So going on a bit of binge. Colombia looks spectacular. Great content. 👍 A million kilometres from life here in Australia. The Colombian women look very beautiful. 😍

[@brucesydenham9260]

people dont want to hear the truth. Keep trying to help.

[@BobbyMarley718]

Guys learning the language helps a lot. Its like repellant for women with bad intentions. Also allows you to approach women in person, as well as allow you to start paying attention to the non verbal clues. Stay safe.

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

True and Spanish isn't even that hard. You can learn the basics in just 3 months. I mean there are guys learning Russian just to speak to Russian girls. Spanish is manageable.

[@mezzuna]

I met a girl in Medillín about 8 months ago while visiting and we have remained friends in contact. She regularly tells me about westerners being abducted and/or murdered there while visiting. A month ago she told me there were 2 men in one week killed in robbery's which didn't go smoothly

[@jjmmanagement4909]

There use to be a show called scam city, and it showed different scams around the world. They give one piece of solid advice about how a scam starts. Someone approaches you. That's how it starts. Doesn't matter the story, if you want to avoid trouble, when someone approaches you, say no.

[@raysummers2075]

That show was staged AF but the points were valid

[@jqight740]

Unfortunately when on Bocagrande beach or the walled city in Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia 🇨🇴 you have to say no to those vulture vendors and beggars about 4-5 times saying no. It has to be NO!! If you say No gracas you will say it about 10 times. So annoying.

[@mcluvin65]

​@@jqight740try no me jodas

[@limitlesszenproductions865]

@@mcluvin65 Yikes. Might piss off the wrong person lol

[@antoniodelrey164]

The barber shop would have been the place to ask about dating. It a man’s hangout and boys club…the boys there are street wise too.

[@LifewithDavid]

True

[@antoniodelrey164]

@@LifewithDavid Your two guys were good too.

[@JennieDreamWeaver]

I think some don’t want to hear about it because they are looking for the FUN PARTY videos but your realistic approach is very important bc these things do in fact happen. I’ve seen it in other countries. To be honest, Ive seen men that are not so much a 10 talking to a girl that is young and a clear 20 rating and they don’t have any questions in their mind as to what’s going on. Then I’ve seen them leave with the girl. Mind you the girl is SOBER while they are barely standing! Smh 🤦🏼‍♀️ Great interview.

[@pacman071]

@@LifewithDavid Don't do any dating apps in Columbia. Lookup that one story of the influencer who met someone from the app and it turned out to be a gang who chopped the guy up into pieces.

[@vigalantyleyba]

1:32 WHY YOU DIDNT ASKED THE BARBER SHOP DUDES ?

[@apotheases]

General rule of thumb: If its too good to be true it is.

[@thechild7355]

You and Wes are the first people I saw to bring awareness to how dangerous Colombia is. I didn't believe you guys at first, but the evidence was cut and clear. I apologize for doubting your information.

[@LifewithDavid]

No worries man. Who ever knows me in person, knows I tell things how I see it.

[@ericlee2931]

You actually doubted what David had said in the past? Many dudes have also sounded similar warnings prior to David. You must be new.

[@timhoward5]

Lol, Colombia has ALWAYS been dangerous.

[@raysummers2075]

​@@LifewithDavidone day i hope to meet you in medallo you know my zones lolol

[@veilmail-io]

I'm Irish . I was in Colombia for 6 years . My wife was murdered there and I was robbed at gun point. I will never be back to Colombia.

[@gsanand86]

Holy shit, I am sorry to hear that. Glad you got out. Would you care to elaborate what transpired?

[@samuelgold394]

Can you share the story?

[@JebusSlowWalks]

I really enjoy your channel and I like how you address safety issues from time to time. I grew up in NYC when it wasn't safe, it's much better now than before. A lot of our friends that grew up in very safe suburbs and even my little cousins (they're from CA), they always think we're being paranoid about safety. They think the world is like how they grew up. I feel like people that grew up in safe bubbles have a hard time understanding the world is very different. When my little cousin moved to NYC for a bit, she didn't listen, was out at all hours all over and admitted she was very scared in some neighborhoods. They were areas we warned her about avoiding especially at night. Nothing happened to her but I don't understand why people put themselves in those situations when warned. Thanks! We'd like to travel throughout Latin America and your channel comes in handy :)

[@remmahadepoopI]

David is saving people’s lives with advice like this. Colombia is a beautiful fun place and totally worth visiting. Respect the people, the culture and prepare in advance for the dangers to mitigate risk. I loved my time there and can’t wait to go back.

[@Nature-bt3mj]

Thanks for the video 📹! I enjoyed this video. I like when you asked the public their views regarding the matter.

[@mrxiong2567]

David, this was an awesome video. Perhaps, you should start doing more videos like this and picks their minds of local Colombians and how they think and do things.

[@sailincat2822]

Re: "...more videos like this and pick the minds of local Colombians about how they think and do things." Yes, please! I value David's insight into life in Colombia. (After all, that's why we're watching his channel.) However, I also want to hear the thoughts of native Colombians regarding safety and cultural practices and norms. Maybe interview some women as well? Including a few 'professionals?'

[@kurrwa]

@@sailincat2822prostitution is always the same

[@user-td6fw9gv4t]

Thanks for this David, really good to hear from the locals.

[@LifewithDavid]

Took me forever to put subtitles, that guy talked really fast. 😂

[@miriama354]

Hey David, thank you for being informative as always and for showing the views of others - which is important!! Wishing you ¡Feliz Año Neuvo for 2024! Stay blessed and be a blessing!! 😘

[@alexbernal7439]

David very good video you could do more videos like this one interview people about any subject , good job I wanted to see more interviews.

[@LaTinoHustLa91]

From David to David, this is good that you’re doing this and bringing more awareness to the situation there. I’m currently in Colombia too heading to Cartagena from Cali. My last stop will be Medellin & you know I’m moving extra cautious there

[@Existentialkev]

Cali is statistically more dangerous than Medellin

[@Existentialkev]

Even cartagena has more crime

[@micwan006]

I know i'm a huge dumbass. I flew to Colombia last month to meet a woman i had been talking to for 7 months through an app. But i had my wits about me the entire time. But I think i was one of the few lucky people. She was the nicest most genuine woman ever. She really really looked after me throughout my whole trip. She was telling me what to do and what not to do. And she was always close by to me when we were out in crowded areas. She never let me go out at night and she took me to lots of cultural spots to see. We went to a lot of museums and sights. All in all it was such a wonderful experience. I got to see how beautiful Colombia is. But i do want to say even if you want to do something like this please be careful and never let your guard down. It was only really after a week that i felt like she didn't have any ulterior motives. We are currently organising her Visa to come live with me in Australia. She honestly such a nice woman and she also has aspirations to live outside of colombia and improve her english as well. I'm truly blessed to meet such a wonderful and caring woman. I'm only young still and so is she so I realise what i did was super super dumb. Travelling alone to a country that i don't know the language of. And i stood out like a sore thumb as well because i'm asians. xD

[@KM-vc7iy]

Sorry but you're a very unwise person , she's just using you to get to Australia. Once she gets her PR in Australia then you'll be a no one to her unless you have your own house which in that case she'll stick around. What I am saying wont make sense now because you're so blinded but you'll learn the hard way just like so many before you. Someone people like you are just born to be victims.

[@jamesballard6564]

That's sounds well and good my friend but my suspension is she is wanting foreign economic opportunity only. Move cautiously with her and protect your assets.

[@calvinvaj8764]

What app did you meet her on? Don't tell me it's TINDER 😂

[@kapow4]

There are many Colombian female students in Australia, can you get any of them? if you can't then this tells me that the problem is you which this means that you will be chewed and spat out in the end by this Colombian female living in Colombia. .

[@drewskeez1156]

I did the same with an online relationship...came here and met her and had the time of my life without any incident. ive met plenty of great colombian women online. you just cant use dating apps. theres other options out there.

[@mirmir9806]

Great post. Almost feels like an avante garde documentary with the different angles of the city scape. 😄

[@LifewithDavid]

Haha thank you 🙏🏼

[@davelenhard9303]

Your videos are balanced. Self, and situational awareness being most important. The most recent incident (German Man) had so many red flags. Your content is great. Positive, but cautious.

[@user-jq2yi2qr9s]

Red flags ? I was invited to cooking in Thailand and Philippines nothing ever happened to me. Dont blame the victim. Blame the shithole

[@rona8663]

Great video David, as one who has traveled the world and now live half the year in Colombia and half the year in the Philippines the advice the two guys gave was right on. I know Colombian women are on the conservative side and will not go back to a guys apartment after just meeting them so that would be a huge red flag. They are also not pushy but very feminine and wait for the man to lead, so yet another big red flag. Good job David.

[@jamesballard6564]

That's an interesting talk. I agree about the nature of Colombian women relative to Filipinas. I've considered both counties for retirement. If you could only choose one which would you pick? TIA.

[@user-oc6of7gc9q]

i wouldnt call latinas feminine, they seem masculine to me if anything. maybe it is their extrovert nature or something

[@rona8663]

@@jamesballard6564 - Wow, that's a tough question because I like both for different reasons. Colombia is much more advanced with much better infrastructure and better food. The women are beautiful and very loving and good. They are more westernized then Filipinas which is a negative but they are nothing like the western women so still very good. I think between the two I give the nod to Colombia but only slightly. Very close but for different reasons.

[@mcluvin65]

The Philippines is better if you are 60+ looking for a 21 or 22 year old, other than that Colombia wins in every category, if you are too lazy to learn at least words of a foreign language, then the Philippines tops Colombia.

[@user-oc6of7gc9q]

@@mcluvin65 or be a proper man and find a woman to marry in your own country instead of being a sex tourist

[@TravelWithDAKS]

Thank David all your wonderful work

[@29thizzle]

What up Dave??? Happy New Year!! Man, its good to see you brother! Don't listen to these haters, man. I personally appreciate your videos because when I was first learning about Medellin, your videos helped me A LOT. I will be there in late January and late April for a few days then in June, I plan on spending a few weeks there. I'm taking some FMLA before I retire and spend it there in the place I love with my fiancée. I hope we can link up at some point. If not, I understand of course. Keep doing what you do to help us be more informed!!😊😊

[@kenswift302]

Hey I like your b roll shots!!! I don't think you have ever done that before. Also keep up with the great videos. You do great work!!!

[@LifewithDavid]

A little bit before, but more to come for sure. 👍🏼

[@social5g]

Yeah, I lived in Medellin for 5 years after having visited at least 20 times. I already speak Spanish fluently, having taken Spanish in school as it was required and I always dated Latina's in the states. Anyways, lived in Provenza in the best part of town, and one day I let my guard down and that's when I got robbed and stabbed. Luckily, I made it to the hospital in time before I bled out, so I was lucky to be alive. But it gets worse, when it was time to get discharged , the hospital administrator was going to have me arrested because I didn't have money to pay my bill (I had just been robbed of everything!!). Luckily the attending ER doctor was nice enough to pay my bill when the police showed up to take me to jail (for not being able to pay my hospital bill after I just got away with my life), and I went back the next day and paid him back. The moral of the story is that there is a HATE for foreigners (extranjeros) that did not exist when I first started going there back in 2014. Sure people will smile and want to be your friend, because if you are a good person with a good personality, that is attractive to people now matter where you go. But the tourism and the way it has affected the local population has created a resentment that will come back to bite you in the ass when you least expect it. I will be selling my place in Medellin this year because between the Velezanos and Colombians that work as gangs, they waited to strike when I least expected it. Ask Colombians about how they feel even about the huge influx of Velezanos, they are not happy about what that has done to the country the last seven years. This poor guy in the video who just bought a place and is wearing rose colored lenses, be careful man. You seem too trusting and naive, this is not Texas or Hawaii! Keep a low profile, maybe rent your place out so you have the real estate ownership marker down (which is how I'm sure you got a R type Visa, which is what I did, so that's how I know). Rent short term and move around, that is how a foreigner has to operate in Medellin, as eventually something will happen. And it's only going to get worse. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A FOREIGNER IN ANY COUNTRY YOU ARE NOT FROM, and with that comes racism and resentment. Don't shoot the messenger......... Good luck to all!

[@Iamjonlopez]

Nailed it. The resentment or “Envidia” is all too common in countries like Colombia. They’ll even start getting mad when you refuse to be their friend, especially when there’s drinks involved.

[@seonggi-hun7482]

I’m in Medellin currently for a few months and have noticed the resentment. It seems like many people no longer want westerners here

[@ShaferHart]

Many westerners are shocked when they find out that medical care is paid for on the spot in most of latam. If you have insurance they figure out how much the insurance will pay and what you're going to pay out of pocket right then and there. Being in a nice part of town means you went to an upscale hospital so the bill was a lot higher. In fact, in some places in latam they even refuse to care for locals if they don't have insurance or if they don't pay first (for example if you go in with a gunshot wound where you can die and the clinic be left holding the bag) so you were probably taken care of because you were a gringo in the first place.

[@timhoward5]

*Definitely sharing this.*

[@joepaul4406]

Straight from the horses mouth. A great lesson in the different culture that Colombia is. Reality and not fear mongering.

[@burtonknows9201]

FACTS! The first two gentlemen you spoke with were on point!

[@TopSpinWilly]

David you are so balanced. Thanks.😊

[@cpaleolo]

Great video and awesome advice. Never never trust anyone no matter what they say and promise.

[@live4yourself_]

Nah bro you're preaching. You actually made me change my mind on ever going there lol. Watching from Panama City now.

[@BIGMEGA77]

Very insightful interview with the 2 gentleman! A lot of common sense advice but some bitter truth of the reality of how Americans are perceived! Muchas Garcias 🙏🏾

[@blackworldtraveler8920]

yessir. You are on it. Love your content. I'm impressed with your content.

[@sonant888]

You’re an optimistic realist. We need strong men seeing and speaking the truth. Thank you.

[@Whole.Phantom]

David, you are not fear mongering. The truth is there's a lot of lonely men in the United States, and they don't know where else to go due to the lack of quality women in America. Bottom line, if you're looking for girls, there are certainly safer countries to try than Colombia. I think the reason this continues to be a point of contention is that Colombian women are known for being exceptionally pretty, and the prepagos are known for having exceptionally low prices. I place more blame on the lack of respectable women in the United States, than I do on a bunch of naturally horny men. My two cents, for what it's worth. But no, I don't think you are fear mongering, I think all of your statements are very much valid

[@AservicesP]

Pal, you just defined perfectly the root of the issue with foreigners that end up drugged. It's pretty simple. Another major factor is the language barrier. I'm sorry, but if someone does not speak and comprehend 95% Spanish. And if you're weak and seeking an unforgettable weekend with your dream woman. You're more likely to lose and end up in the street or death.

[@keenanvanzile]

you talking lack of respect and quality but let these women in columbia are drugging and killing fellas. There is no "lack" of women in USA these guys want sex with no strings - you get that with a working girl. Stop making it more than what it is. IF guys cant maintain ladies in USA that is their own personal problem and that having no game. Females in alot of cities out number dudes. Its easy now for fella to trash women for his short comings that is the problem. Not surprised by any of these dues get caught slippin.

[@JohnDoe-fz7hz]

You probably named the main reason why so many desperate men search for their luck in foreign countries and stumble blue-eyed into trouble. Women in the Western world are challenging. Carefully expressed. But it seems like the women in other countries will soon be the same if not already done

[@Whole.Phantom]

@@JohnDoe-fz7hz Challenging? Most of them have a profound sense of entitlement. I have found them to be vain, judgmental, untruthful, close minded, and to put this as politely as possible, of low intelligence. And to top it off, most of them are not very pretty. These traits have been minimal with nearly all the women I've met from South America during the past two years. You will find outliers everywhere, but I don't look for them in the United States.

[@studzmalone2550]

Lack of quality women in the u .s. So they go abroad to be drugged and robbed ?

[@EL_SID7]

Informative video 👍

[@lroc6272]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Zambineaux305]

“Nobody is fake” 😂😂😂 Bro, that has to be one of the most absurd statements I’ve heard about Colombia. Respectfully!! I’m from Miami, and I’ve dealt with countless Colombians and Venezuelans. Personally speaking, they’re some of the fakest people I’ve met, and I’ve met a lot. On the other hand, Haitians and Jamaicans (Black Caribbean folks) keep it real to the fullest. Russians too. I never met a Russian that faked a smile Lol and a lot of them were cutthroat and not friendly. Back to the topic though, men going abroad looking for women gotta be careful. Not only in Colombia, but anywhere. Tourists in other countries, be advised, you’re the prime targets out there. A Colombian robbing a local probably won’t get much as opposed to a foreigner that probably has money and other valuables. If I go to Colombia, I’d go in a group of at least 5 people, and even then there’s still no guarantee of safety. Stay alert. Happy new year.

[@Yalbou]

Yeah i agree about colombians being fake. They are also very petty and catty. They can never take the blame or feedback. In saying that the fakest people in the world are brazilians

[@blockchaindiplomat3403]

Right😂

[@Trix2k0]

Great advice ! Wow ! 😮

[@ENT12]

Good info bro, thanks

[@wbuffett1]

Brilliant. Well done. They should pay you for this advice

[@jasonbourne5803]

Great interview.im watching you from the bahamas

[@dwighthayles1226]

That was a great interview. The gentleman with the glasses is like the majority there when he said "That's where everyone losses because foreigners will not come here". They are smart. In the end both tourist and local benefit from security and suffer the consequences of insecurity.

[@drewskeez1156]

there are probably an equal number of people there who dont want any foreigners and tourists there at all, which is another reason for some of these problems. Tons of them actually blame tourists because things are more expensive. The people robbing dont give a crap about Colombias tourism, lol.

[@jaad9848]

I like how the other guy called out the other guy right as he was to imply that the bad things are only done by Venezuelans.

[@mizp]

Bruh every country I've gone to in LATAM trashes Venezualans. I was in cusco and a girl came up to me in my taxi asking if I wanted a massage and I said no. I asked the driver if she was a prostitute and he aggressively said "NO, we do not have Venezuelans HERE" 😂😮😮😂

[@LouieManza]

What many foreigners don't understand is how much crime has skyrocketed since the pandemic and the influx of 3 million mostly very poor Venezuelans. Venezuelan girls are gorgeous also and they can easily trick some sex repressed dude into dropping his guard. This is why these types of crimes are gaining popularity. Not to say there aren't Colombians doing some of them but many are done by girls working for Venezuelan gangs which are notorious for the sheer violence they perpetuate. Ask any Peruvian, Ecuadorian or Chilean and they will testify to what I'm saying. In a country of 50 million people, three million is a HUGE number. That's 6% added to it's population in only a few years! It's not scapegoating, it's reality.

[@jaad9848]

@@LouieManza Its scapegoating. I was not saying Venezuelans werent also doing but to paint it as only Venezuelans is scapegoating and inaccurate , all the mental gymnastics and word soup in the world doesnt make it accurate.

[@LouieManza]

@@jaad9848 Stating an important fact isn't performing mental gymnastics. Know the difference.

[@jaad9848]

@@LouieManza Whats this important fact that counteracts what I said?

[@MedellinBuzz]

Great video!

[@younggung]

This is the kind of footage I really like David

[@sleepingshepherd96]

This needs to go viral

[@spirittravels.]

Great video David.👍

[@LifewithDavid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@americatalkliveLA]

At 3:00 into this vid there is a crucial message for "sex-pats" traveling abroad for 2024 and beyond - the game done changed. Excellent content and message. #loveyourchannel

[@cookingwithmark2510]

Hi David, I’m traveling to Colombia next month and thanks for the info

[@baino320]

Hey! How was it? Going in June and have experience and places that like so that’s not what worries me. More of the increase in bad feelings towards tourists with recent events.

[@timhoward5]

*I gave you your 100th like because this is 💯.*

[@LifewithDavid]

Appreciate you

[@ConflictedYouth]

Good video ! Thumbs up !

[@suaveprince]

I love the work you do brotha. As an avid man that lives in Cali when I come there it’s crazy in Medellin even Colombians no better to trust it. I love the city but man. It’s crazy out there. Especially now. El poblado is a trap that’s for certain.

[@LifewithDavid]

It sure is man, poblado and parque lleras has changed for the worse

[@boopershane9670]

So where would you recommend if your not looking for the nightlife? Laureles?

[@baino320]

@@LifewithDavidthat’s what I heard and sadly booked a trip a few months ago where will be staying in el poblado but zone Rosa for 3 days and then a hotel in laureles. Think will be less crazy with the new 1am curfew thing?

[@axelramonklint3605]

I always forget how nice a city Medellin is, but is reminded when you film the streets.

[@Drhomelander]

Nicely done. I liked the interview. I hope it is an eyeopener for some gringos so they can understand of the dangers of latinamerican countries, especially colombia.

[@paule2658]

Im in Medellin right now with my family. I agree if youre looking for trouble, youre going to find it. Be it looking for women, drugs, etc. I find ppl here to be super friendly, the type that will take the clothes off their backs to help you. I would just say treat everyone with respect and it will be reciprocated.

[@itzsmejw]

No man I seen a couple of your videos and I like them I appreciate your words to the wise. Hopefully them travelers 🧳 take heed.

[@LifewithDavid]

I appreciate that

[@tombernard4612]

Great video! Thank you for taking the effort and the opportunity of using your platform to share this vital message. Anybody who's lived in Medellin for an extended period of time knows what you are saying is the truth. It's just a fact of life here, (there , I just moved back to Canada after spending two years there) Unfortunately I think this trend of drugging and robbing, even killing/kidnapping foreigners is not going to end anytime soon. So the best we can do is make people aware of the true dangers that exist in Colombia. In the end people have to make their own decisions based on the information they have. My own two cents for what it's worth, if you're looking to party and find beautiful women do NOT go to Medellin, choose another destination , yes it may be more expensive but it's pretty much a guarantee your night is not going to end well if you're using tinder in Medellin. Suerte a todos!

[@gsanand86]

Fellow Canadian who moved back as well. I made the mistake of romanticizing Colombia but in reality, the country has major issues. Not saying that Canada doesn’t have its own issues, but by god, when you see more sex shops than libraries in Medellin, it really makes you appreciate cities such as Toronto where I am from lol

[@RAZORRAZE2K]

Good stuff 😁

[@LifewithDavid]

Thanks bro!

[@usa_kenyan]

If those two men are representative of general Colombian opinion, then there's no real sympathy for tourists who become drugged and robbed because picking up girls in bars and taking them to your room is "not part of the culture." This in turn means that there's no political pressure to crack down on the crime. This could explain why there are no sting operations. Personally, I'm not one to pick up women in a bar for sex. But for some reason, I still do not feel like Colombia is safe enough for me to visit. I consider myself a friendly and chatty person. Who's to say that a merely friendly and chatty person cannot be targeted? I'd prefer to be in a place where I'm much more relaxed. 😊

[@cc-92]

Yeah those men mean well but it came off as victim blaming. I believe this is very representative of the Colombian sentiment towards foreigners.

[@LifewithDavid]

They weren’t victim blaming. That is just how most Colombians think. The “you should know better” attitude. 🤷🏻

[@Ambience88]

@@LifewithDavidtomato tomato

[@Cahluvca]

Have to accept the demonstration and conversation of the culture....

[@usa_kenyan]

@@Cahluvca What do you mean? Just trying to understand what you're saying.

[@monsterpig3270]

This video has alot of truth. It's true most normal Columbian women will not go to a guy's apartment right away. In most cases, you have to take time to know the girl and in some cases meet the family. Americans think of Columbians as a lower class and thus an easy lay. It's quite the opposite. Most Columbian women are wholesome and family oriented and in reality, it would take a long time before she decides to sleep with you.

[@gregwilvert]

You mean women from Columbia University?

[@monsterpig3270]

@@gregwilvert Nope, they are an easy lay usually found on Tinder.

[@seanmakku]

@@monsterpig3270 I believe he's taking a jab at you for spelling Colombia as "Columbia" (definitely a different place). ColOmbians hate that and take it as a sign of both laziness about learning their actual name and disrespect.

[@mooddog07]

Great job David

[@2stage90]

Im just a factory worker in Wisco. My asian co-workers relative went to Columbia for a girl like a month ago....Some people kicked in his room door and took him He called on one of the family members asking to send money and he needed like 2/4000 dollars sent by a certain time.... Guess they stabbed him up and smashed his head , and dumped him in a river....They had to fly is body back, he was from St. Paul MN. It was on the news in Minnesota.

[@Solomonsochill]

If you want to know anything about a place. Listen to the locals!!!! They know what's up.

[@sholeh4334]

Thank you for sharing..

[@gabrielgaleano198]

This two guys were so honest they said it the way it is.

[@PPB_Army]

Look at the shop where he buys water from and people don't believe it's dangerous??

[@hamid1106]

Maybe tourists are stealing the waters 😂

[@user-hc2xw6wk8e]

You’re doing a great job. Better safe than sorry.

[@byos]

This literally happened to a new friend of mine yesterday (In Laureles, Medellín). He’s still recovering so I don’t know what happened exactly, but dude is typically super careful. I’m a happily married man myself, I can’t imagine trying to date these days.

[@drewskeez1156]

@@kurrwa ......you literally know nothing about that situation.

[@kurrwa]

@@drewskeez1156 and? dosen't change the fact he was a fish in a barrel 😂

[@mcluvin65]

Always beware of a man that says he is happily married, then says " I have a friend that......."

[@gsanand86]

@@mcluvin65😂

[@MissPickles231]

​@@mcluvin65fr facts 😂

[@Timbo195771]

I appreciate your insight..I woud love to go there and I may soon..

[@OnTheGoWithNgongo]

Great video honestly

[@thenicest157]

very good job bro

[@technocoh]

Good advice ;)

[@gabrielgaleano198]

Do not come to Medellin do your self a favorite at this moment is not safe stay away from there they been doing a lot of kidnapping express. Be careful guys.

[@Jtsfarm]

Great video.

[@jeffr513]

Well done video David!! Great information. When are we going to do a video together?

[@MincaLover]

You know what it is, there's a bunch of youtubers in Medellin talking about the crime skyrocketing like DC Born Rob. Every day he's got a video out about foreigners getting robbed or killed in Medellin. It's sad man, Medellin is so beautiful and ever since covid, the crime got out of control there, passport bros don't help either.

[@TheChaserTV]

Hi David, I am travelling to Medellin next month and watching your videos has given me a great sense of what to look out for. I find that if you ask enough people about how to stay safe, they will tell you the same things - no dar payaya, don't walk alone at night, don't buy drugs or use the dating apps

[@Paul-vl2wg]

Let's be honest, if you are doing drugs and trying to pull via dating aps you are asking for trouble in a foreign country. That is basic common sense. Medillin is a beautiful place, be sensible and you will have a great time.

[@Paul-vl2wg]

I meant to add that if you have additional spare time, Guatape is an awesome visit.

[@baino320]

How was it?!

[@TheChaserTV]

@@baino320absolutely fine hahah I dunno what I was getting so worried about. Just played it safe and had 0 problems. Would happily go back!

[@peymankacerouni8510]

You know where the good people are, in the cemetery

[@fotha]

The public transport system in Medellin is the best I've ever experienced in a city. The size and layout of the train carriages is so practical and accommodates wheelchairs. I've been 3 times and there's always a new tram or cable car line that's been opened. Plus, 1 ticket, 1 trip. No distance or zone prices like Sydney. This city has it's shit together. Plus it feels good when you're there.

[@ChasExplorz]

5:30. A Colombiana insisted on coming to my room to shower with me. Fortunately I had just been taken care of by a masseuse so I said no. That could have been it for me

[@drewskeez1156]

just lmao

[@gsanand86]

😂

[@gregwilvert]

Thanks for the tour, David. Makes me want to go back to my favorite country. On the subject of your video- why spend your time in a big city? I say spend a few days in Medellin and the bulk of your time exploring the country. There’s so much to see. Other places like the Eje Cafetero, boyaca, Santander, are safer. There are great places to hike and enjoy nature. Dont do stuff after dark, early to bed and early to rise, don’t try to “get lucky” it’s not realistic. However I am a little older and wiser, when younger it would have been a different story;-) Another thing - Colombians were almost always friendly with me because I was interested in their country and culture. I wasn’t trying to get laid or get high. They won’t respect you if that’s your reason for being there. I’ve spent a total of nine months in the country and traveled all over from putumayo and Nariño to Guaviare to chocó to the Caribbean coast and never had a problem.

[@DavidToback]

Bro, there are other KZbinrs seriously fear mongering about the safety, you’re just being truthful and honest.

[@joemichaels_]

Thanks David

[@edbabine]

Thank you for asking the men's side of the story for some reason guys only ask women like they are the ones in that situation. I think that if more guys would have the reflex to check in with some local men to ask for pieces of information about women and foreigner scams etc, it would help a lot. Just acquittance dont need to befriend them per se.

[@LifewithDavid]

Exactly! This is why I asked a Colombian guy’s perspective

[@KrishnaKumar-gs5mg]

david you are never a fearmongerer.keep dopin public service gods always there

[@marco9056]

Going to Colombia in 2024. So glad I speak spanish lol. Also helps that I’ve been to arguably more dangerous places in South America

[@JoseMartinez-wi7co]

Protect this man at all costs 🙏

[@davesskillet9235]

thanks for sharing be safe.

[@anosh88]

David, I just wanna say thank you so much for providing this content. You are amazing bro! I've learned so much from you because unlike most channels about Latin America, yours is by far the most comprehensive and balanced, and I can see you genuinely want to help those who are looking for love abroad instead of teaching us how to get a cheap lay. You definitely have my respect. As someone who is planning to travel to Colombia (I live in California) and who is on his way to fluency in Spanish (I can understand 80% of what I read and hear now), I find your content extremely valuable and informative. I am hoping that I can make friends in Colombia, but I am not someone who is very trusting of others. But one thing I like about Colombians is how friendly they are, which to me is very attractive. I am more of an introvert, but I love to socialize with others. Not sure how social Colombians are on average, but I feel that I might be overwhelmed if I were to be with a girl whose family has gatherings so often and so frequently. I feel like it would exhaust me. Do you mind telling me how Colombians perceive those who are introverted? I am not the caricature of introvert though as I still like to socialize, but I also like to keep my circle small and intimate, without necessarily having too strong of boundaries against others and being unfriendly and antisocial.

[@LifewithDavid]

I also like to keep to myself, but like to socialize as well. There are people here that are less social for sure. But they are harder to find since they tend to keep to themselves.

[@anosh88]

@@LifewithDavid So do you think it would then be harder for me to integrate into Colombian culture and make friends if I'm not super sociable and outgoing like they seem to be?

[@LifewithDavid]

@anosh88 yes it’s possible

[@-Kamal-]

Ha, whoever calls out David as an alarmist is not too bright. In fact, this is the top channel I refer to regarding cons about Medellin or Colombia as a whole because of David's cool and collective demeanor. Don't throw darts at the messenger 💯...

[@Blueweek1]

I'm crossing medellin off my 2024 trip. The government really need to fix this problem

[@meditationworldknowlege9148]

the more simps show up the more criminals they crate

[@gsanand86]

The government in that country can’t think beyond the length of their piss stream so they won’t fix anything.

[@A.F.9322]

David....I know you are legit. You have been in Colombia for years. I believe your words over anyone who makes a video about Colombia. By the way, your Spanish is getting really nice... I'm seeing that your mind and speech are now synchronizing well.

[@dimitar297]

It's easier to beat off than risk death with the obese street walkers.

[@diose0078]

David, Feliz A~o, 2024. Que le traiga, mucha paz, amor y muchas experiencias bonitas y nuevas. David, que tal van esos ejercicios? Usted me inspiro mucho a mi hace ya mucho (cuando usted vivía en un apartamento muy pequeñito) tiempo. Yo, todavía los sigo haciendo, pero no todos por mi rodilla. Ok. chao y muchas saludes a Nati.

[@Ryan-ul7dy]

Lots of victim blaming in Colombia and I get it. We can only watch our own backs and do what's necessary to minimize our risk. Let's not forget though that there are many cases where foreigners (and locals alike) were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. I've heard cases of foreign dudes thinking they're making local friends and they get scoped and wake up without a kidney. I don't think it's fair to say all victims should've known better.

[@series9193]

Exactly why the criminality keeps growing and is getting worse from simple muggings to kidnappings and now we’re seeing murders !! Colombians just write it off to it being the foreigner/tourists fault and so the police are indifferent !!

[@J.D.Vision]

Waking up with some organs missing, 😖 that's some nightmare fuel right there!

[@reggaeton1007]

This totally false wake up without a kidney Myth, here in Colombia the people cautious man and women generally go out with friends or friends of friends. When the people know online always the meeting is in publi place like a mall.

[@JohnDoe-fz7hz]

When growing up in a safe environment you are probably way too naive to be prepared for what could happen to you in other countries. Blameshifting doesn't help. Thankfully there are Guys like Dave who try their best to inform and help prevent any drama

[@user-oc6of7gc9q]

@@reggaeton1007 the poster talking about the kidneys is obviously a kid who stayed up past his bedtime

[@davecord4553]

I have been living here in Colombia for 4 yrs.. Been scammed.. Listen and learn..

[@williamtempletonlondono2152]

Your Spanish has gotten a lot better!

[@fredsands9220]

Good idea and good job David. There's an entrenched blame the victim mentality there (dar la Papaya) as that's all they have, since the police and courts are about useless. They need to be on guard, and so do tourists. I'd like to see you sample at least a few more. You hit just one spot, and the two together were unlikely to contradict one another. I personally know of an English speaking Colombian hotel manager that said druggings of locals happens with some frequency. Though surely tourists are the prime targets. I'll add that I don’t know where they got the idea that 10K dollars is nothing to North Americans. It's a lot to me, and I'd bet the same applies to most tourists who find there way there.

[@agente180]

Buen video

[@DiseasedKodak]

You guys are 100% correct, you have to be careful if they're being pushy that's a red flag and you already lost 20-0 if you give in 💯