Investigating the World’s OLDEST PROFESSION in MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA 🇨🇴

In this video we look at the business behind the world's oldest profession in Medellin, Colombia, - a place that unfortunately has developed a bad reputation due to the supply and demand of this profession as well as drugs and crime.
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[@michaelkucinski4021]

@@SuperiorlySubversive If you don't like it, don't look at it.

[@crack_headJoe-biden]

You need to interact with hot colombian girls, not a bunch of losers with missing teeth 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@davel144]

you really pushed your luck on minute 19:05

[@terrytees]

the oldest profession in the world is actually farming

[@InternetSearchBibleErrors]

15:00 Religion is 🐂 💩

[@sultrix]

There are 271 neighborhoods in Medellín. I think your video was a fair and transparent representation of 2 of Medellín neighborhoods -Centro & Zona Rosa. I think every city has these types of neighborhoods. The Colombians are a great beautiful people and I admire their entrepreneurism. Thanks for sharing & your bravery.

[@spratmajor2576]

*They are not staring because you have blonde hair and blue eyes. They are staring because you are the only person walking around with your arm extended recording a video. I’m Black and visit Medellin every other month and people stare when I record.*

[@gaetzwarren8146]

Duh but they definitely target blue eyes and blonde hair

[@alfjones6377]

They target and stare at money and Americans lmao

[@kenthefley2226]

No, it's because he's white American. I dated a girl from Colombia in college. She told me that women from her country lust after white American men.

[@rosebellitzia4814]

Maybe it’s all the hand waving!🎉

[@scot506]

Is your money

[@UntilNextime]

This is the best up front and personal reveal of what it's really like in Colombia today. Your head was on a swivel and people everywhere had you in their crosshairs. Your fluent Spanish saved the day for you a few times.

[@middleagedmayhem7005]

Spoken like someone who's never set foot in Colombia.

[@middleagedmayhem7005]

​@Nash210590 Broadening your horizons, experiencing new cultures, learning a new language are just the immediate ones that spring to mind.

[@orizg]

Clearly, You have never been to Vegas

[@mariopsota5806]

If he's fluent at Spanish then I'm a Spanish professor

[@AmatureiHacker]

“I have the Spanish to back it up” I can confirm that not a single Latino would ever believe he’s Spanish. He could have Spanish roots and no one would ever consider him Spanish with that accent.

[@benjamimgiesen6753]

Glad someone mentioned this. He doesn’t even speak with the vosotros form😅 (which is very standard for Castilian speakers from Spain)

[@kevinsharpe87]

Cierto

[@TT.Hell.]

But talking spanish probably makes everything easier.

[@GGWP-nx3kn]

His pronounciation is terrible. He can't adapt to another language at all. We all hear the American English behind each of his utterances.

[@TT.Hell.]

@@GGWP-nx3kn And you will always hear my swedish accent when I talk english.

[@Nash210590]

Such a huge shout out to the guy who lost his leg, I dont like to pity people because it makes them feel embarrased but man do I feel for that guy. He stopped and talked to you like any good guy i've ever met, he gets up and carries on, hes got so many reasons to be annoyed but still acts good. What more could you possibly ask for from a human. If there is a heaven, that dude is going. Great video, really inciteful. Im from the UK and I see so many similarities to home. Some people work hard to be good, others are sniping for scraps. Once again, its government vs the real people.

[@davidroberson8030]

Oh you got that one right on the head.

[@PANTHERA369]

I would have given the guy some money lowkey, he sells chocolates to survive man 🥲

[@ronniesultana6569]

I've never had any desire to visit this place, and after watching this video, I've come to the conclusion that I absolutely NEVER want to visit this place. Thank you.

[@paulie2459]

Poo zeeee

[@rudyperez7680]

😂

[@camilaamariles5059]

It’s a beautiful country but desperate influencers only talk about prostitution. Colombia has a lot to offer but these broke passport bros only appreciate the bad stuff

[@RS-do6tv]

It’s definitely not a vacation spot, it’s only good for two things working women and trafficking Rugs

[@MrGadunker]

Oh no

[@Theblackhippieh]

I am from the States and when I first arrived in Medellin I had no problem telling people where I was from. But when I seen how many Americans were getting robbed and killed I started saying I was from Haiti or Belize. It seriously kept me from being a target. You have to be very street smart in Medellin if you want to make it out of there as an American.

[@Velaldo-nw7ve]

That is why Inwill never go there. Its a sinful place

[@kadzmiddz8373]

Don't use my country name belize is for belizean.

[@OPPK100]

It’s like that for black Americans also?

[@stayingfitandfocused]

What were those americans doing everytime this happened? Never heard of anyone being killed or robbed at a library. Stop looking for bottom of the barrel women and dealing with drugs and you won't have this problem.

[@adnankapidzic7716]

And for white europeans?

[@Zajanem88]

Hey man, I was in Medellín last year and went exactly where you went in this video el centro was definitely intense 😂 Everything you’ve said was true and hopefully your other viewers take your advice, Colombia is a beautiful country but you have to definitely play your cards safe and move smart. Great video 👍🏼

[@TomBrown-m3d]

So go on a vacation to walk around like you're going to get stabbed ?

[@Zajanem88]

@ lol yea it’s definitely not ideal! Nice to experience but I’m not going back.

[@RockerfellerRothchild1776]

Don't go.... period

[@ciarakristos111]

The people selling the coffee were very warm and sweet, bless them. 💜

[@alexbrownpdx]

Your spanish has a complete english accent. Don't fool yourself people will agree with whatever you tell them, its part of the culture to just agree and say yes. Be safe.

[@zerooskil7161]

He had honest folk like the guy by the coffee stand for sure

[@floyddusharmwvh3789]

Agree! Your Spanish isn't seasoned enough to pass for being from Spain!

[@goaram]

exactly it's enough to hear 3 words

[@andrewmcinally6718]

I visited 10 years ago. I can remember asking for directions all over the country and constantly being told ‘adelante’. And the taxi drivers always asking people for directions 🤣. They all know and don’t care 👍🏻

[@furrrlix]

Leave him alone 😂 His Spanish is amazing. You might be right with the accent, but I wish I could speak like him. I should learn Spanish. I love the language...

[@pezdiablito]

I go to Pereira when I visit Colombia! Big enough city, but cleaner and nicer people! Easy to get around without fear of being targeted! The Colombian island of San Andres is absolutely beautiful, a gem in the Caribbean! Highly recommended! Even the cops are super nice!

[@porscheoscar]

my folks moved to Medellin in 2006 after living in America for 40 years. They lived in Bogota in the 1950s when my father was a stock broker there. that was 2007 visit was my first trip back to Medellin since the extremely violent 1980s. I was stunned at the transformation of Medellin. it was like I was walking around in Coconut Grove Florida. The El Tesoro shopping mall was nicer than anything in the United States. there was some visible poverty like any major city but it was contained to the out of the way neighborhoods where the police don't have a presence. Downtown Medellin was full of tourists. THE RIGHT KIND of tourists. Investors, businessmen, families. Then came the gringos who can't get laid at home without paying for it and have turned Medellin into the wrong part of Thailand. I can't believe what a downgrade in the overall environment after such a miraculous mid 2000s revival since the drug violence of the 1990s. The streets you recorded I walked myself and they were so clean 17 years ago. There were children playing in Botero plaza. No loitering of pimps and peddlers. Man this is Sad. literally everything is for the worse compared to those Uribe years. P. S. none of those street smart people believe for a second that you are from Spain. They've been listening to the Gringo accent for literally ever. It sounds absolutely NOTHING like your pretty good Spanish. They know gringos walking around by themselves are 90% up to something and can spot them before they even utter a word by their shorts and shoes. And that guy with girl at the vending stands wasn't trying to sell you coke although I don't doubt he knows how to get if. He was being a sarcastic 50 year old paisa about all gringos looking for blow and hookers. It's hard to pick up if you're not a native speaker but the sarcasm in how he said cocaine cocaine was classic passive aggressive of this area.

[@AdventureElliot]

Very insightful comment. I totally believe you. I’m not revealing anything about Medellin that isn’t known, I’m just trying to teach people about culture and society. And I know that they can spot gringos a mile away but I only said one word to those guys and they asked if I was from Spain so that caught my attention. And the guy with the coke comment I knew was all b.s. but I’m making this video for a western audience who finds that stuff funny. I’ve learned through my travels that gringos are bobos and el Que vive, vive del bobo.. y no soy un bobo which is why I play that game with these people who like you said are passive aggressive. Just wait for the Cartagena video.. that place is something else. Colombia in spite of all this is such a wonderful place - but the political and social situation needs to improve. So much poverty and desperation leads to an aggressive and predatory approach on so many levels and it’s exhausting. I still enjoy my time there when I’m not filming .. un saludo

[@porscheoscar]

@AdventureElliot I will bet you dollars to Donuts that the guy asked if you were from Spain because with your beard and complexion your sporting the look of many Spanish soccer players at the moment. Funny coincidence while I was reading your comment there was another video in the background playing of that one Navy SEAL with a huge podcast Shawn Ryan talking about how he left the military and moved to Medellin to do a bunch of blow every day. Growing up in America I don't think your average American has any idea about the impact of American drug use on every day life in Colombia and México. All those prostitution rings are controlled by the Cartel connected organizations that have brute force authority over law enforcement and small ball local government. that authority is built on weapons acquired with profits from selling drugs to Americans and Europeans.

[@Jb-j2d]

Fool what are you talking about. Who can’t get laid in America. Fuck Colombia

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

No offense but if the economic situation improved for the average person then there would be fewer women selling their wares to gringos which ultimately would reduce the flesh tourism. Please heap some blame on the Colombia government for failing their people. Only poverty can point a gun at a woman's head to go sell herself for money. The gringos are only responding to the market forces available.

[@LanceMiller-m9h]

@@thathandsomedevil0828 🎯

[@JM-cw3jw]

This guy might not know it, but him talking to the coffee guy saved him a lot of trouble. One of the dudes that was with the prostitute was actually following him and you can see him in the video in the back when he’s talking to the coffee guy, but he talked to him for so long.He just left lol

[@MageAtYou]

I checked twice but cant see anything like that, who and when?

[@LatinoTraveller85]

15:47 The old guy in Levis purple hoodie

[@raymondc8156]

@@LatinoTraveller85 Okay, I see him pop up once before but how do you even notice that while watching video for the first time?

[@icealford]

As a regular traveler to Colombia, I was very nervous for you.

[@albertchavez2693]

IKR ? when they tell you Don't record, and you keep recording, that's a big No No, and could get you an azz kicking!

[@Tristen_Smith]

When’s the next time you going

[@spiro725]

@@Tristen_Smithare you thinking of going soon?

[@utubes720]

Why are some Americans always shocked about working girls? We literally have the same exact things in the USA - Bunny Ranch in Nevada, all major cities, "seeking arrangement" websites, OF girls being flown out to different guys. It's everywhere and been that way for a long time.

[@AdventureElliot]

Because it’s in the open like this. It’s taboo in the U.S. that’s why.

[@Susan-id5xj]

They are just walking around like regular everyday folks! They are half naked. What was up with that lad in green?

[@destroya3303]

@@Susan-id5xj That is in the states too, literally on the streets.

[@fey9915]

@@AdventureElliot So like any major US city?

[@ZoomStranger]

yeah just ask trump's man matt Gaetz, he's all over it.

[@Wistundra]

I'm an expat that has been in Medellin for 6 years. This is an informative vid but a few things were left out. First El Centro is easy to get too. The metro train stops there. Having been there twice during the day it depicts the day time, you really do not belong there at nite as a different type of people come out once the sun goes down. Shown was the street behind the church, this is where a lot of prositutes hang out along the church wall. Whenever you see a number of girls hanging around the entry way in front of these cheap hotels don't be surprised in you get a huge smile from these gals. Cell phone theft is a major problem here and guess where a lot of these phones end up ? Yup, right here ! Other than the park and church there is really nothing else to see there.

[@devin_the_LEO]

Bro, you did an excellent job keeping your head on a swivel!!! Love your situational awareness!!!! Stay safe.

[@kev_999]

Prey behavior

[@DeJaVu804]

17:44 when you asked if they have to pay gang tax. That old woman says no but she immediately gets up and leaves and keeps looking back at the interview with a concerned face. This all goes back to saying one thing but your body language/actions says another.

[@eneag3096]

I just saw that part and hopped on to the comments to see if anybody else noticed. Your comment was the first one 😂😅

[@jayism47]

If you know you know !

[@Azothesrebuttal]

You could see the concern on her face even when he saw her later, definitely more going on than they wanted to say

[@samvana8228]

From Thailand. I saw danger lurking in every corner of the streets in your video!!! I wouldn't dare to be there!!!

[@TomBrown-m3d]

I would rather be in Thailand ..the ladies are hotter and less creepy, better nightclubs and fun.

[@davids.8509]

Is not that bad actually, just don't be there alone at night.

[@TomBrown-m3d]

@@davids.8509 So basically your not free at night to ave fun...have to bring security.

[@darrenstettner5381]

I lived in Colombia a long time ago back while the war was still winding down. It was incredible. There were no other gringos so tourism hadn’t created the industry of robbing foreigners. There was already ample prostitution. The Colombians were so stoked to see an American in their country. It was heaven. When I left, it was with the intention of coming back and living out the rest of my life there. Over the years I went back for visits several times. I saw more and more tourism increasing over the decades. It seemed like it became wrought with all the same problems that tourism creates. I’m now retired and looking for a country to expatriate to but I haven’t gone back to Colombia. I don’t want to worry about getting targeted. I lived for many years all over South America and I never had any problems but lots of other travelers I met did have problems. I saw lots of shit go down. Then I was a cop for my career. I’m just sick of having to watch my back. I prefer SE Asia now. Though Latinas are something special, I was married to a Colombiana for over a decade. They are a lot to deal with.

[@bikefax8177]

Nice story thank you for sharing. Yes Asia looks better

[@darrenstettner5381]

@ Thailand and Vietnam are both really great options for retirement. Really, most squinty countries are pretty great. The only downside is the language barrier. The Philippines are also nice and they speak English a lot. Also, Tagalog wouldn’t be that hard to learn. I would imagine Barbados or Aruba aren’t as safe as most places in SE Asia. Especially if you’re a female, I think SE Asia is probably safer.

[@shino8854]

​@@darrenstettner5381'squinty countries' stay where you are, we don't want idiots like you in our countries. Hell you are the type to get targeted.

[@liania5181]

"I’m now retired and looking for a country to expatriate to but I haven’t gone back to Colombia." You mean immigrate to colombia...otherwise you'll come across as a bigot! should be referring to illegal immigrants in the usa as expats since they don't have citizenship there. Educate yourself with the differences... i refer myself as an immigrant since I don't look down on immigrants like some bigoted americans or euro peons...all and all we're all immigrants despite social status etc. 🙃

[@pogopiratepete]

bro, they're all ( women) hard to deal with, lol

[@richardmessenger9474]

What a fascinating video...one area was so friendly especially where you brought the coffee and then suddenly within a short distance things changed so quickly...it's great to see how people react to you.....

[@Nataliaposs]

"How people react to you" is literally a man with a camera, everyone is going to watch curiously. 😂

[@slacko1971]

That one area where he brought the coffee was also the last place he was told not to film as he came back up through.

[@kev_999]

Yeah because he´s causing it the way he interacts and they can see his soul

[@patrickchilds5486]

I lived in Peru 2 years as gringo as they come. Always watch your back.

[@WattWireNet]

Of course he's a gringo, but most do not speak Spanish and his is good enough to make a world of difference interacting with the locals.

[@TraderMigs]

I'm a brown-skinned Puerto Rican, primary language Spanish. I blend in there so long I don't speak my Puerto Rican accent Spanish. They'll just ask if I know Nicky jam or something lol Great video!

[@sirtango1]

Some places it’s like one big farmers market, complete with street food and flea market! The people are usually very friendly but like every other place in the world you still need to watch your back!

[@jimmypage4753]

SORRY but shes lieing. she does not make 100 USD from gringos. only the parque lleras girls command that and they are usually a higher tier looking girl. Veracruz girls start at 12USD for 30min to under 20 bucks for an hour.

[@nobelwarprize]

Thank you jimmy 😆

[@rustynail3630]

You are right Jimmy.

[@Essays4College]

How do YOU know Jimmy?

[@jimmypage4753]

@@Essays4College i spent a year touring these streets, i have plenty of experience ;)

[@user-ic2jl2ut6m]

True!!

[@Futurewise-Humanity]

I have learned more from Colombia, the people, the culture, the vibe on the street in 1 minute than from any western news tv channel or newspaper in decades of watching and reading "news". Thank you!

[@mariaisabel4094]

Just came from another video of a guy YouTubing this same area and was so bored. You ask the best questions and are so informed!

[@mariocolecio1372]

Thank you so very much . Your work is greatly appreciated.!

[@billschomburg6853]

How interesting. I'm from Wisconsin too and I've been to Malaga, Spain when I was in the Navy. But I've never been to Colombia yet, so thanks for the video!

[@lesnandor4310]

Really hard to generalize about a place and their people by doing a walking tour for 30 minutes. I bought a place right beside Parque Lleras (1 block from where you were walking) 4 years ago and I can honestly say that I LOVE it! Awesome people, excellent restaurants, reasonable precises and a vibrant culture. One of the best decisions I've ever made.

[@AdventureElliot]

The video is essentially about the business behind this type of work. Whah to the workers ho through, etc. it’s not that comprehensive but it’s showing the reality for some of those girls. You’re right, I can’t generalize the whole city. I could do an entire video on parque lleras but these types of videos are tough - you need contacts. I’m glad your decision has turned out well and you like it 😊

[@AdventureElliot]

On the flip side locals would say that parque lleras or Provenza has been ruined and it’s became inaccessible

[@leshardley4248]

​@@AdventureElliotThe locals only say that about Parque llares..not Provenza 😉

[@leshardley4248]

I've been to Medellín close to 30 times since 2021. I go every other month from Orlando. I found this video to be overdramatized click bate. He actually portayed El poblado as dangerous. 🤣💩🤣💩🤣

[@петрсмирнов-ф3щ]

Colombian police detained 23-year-old Karen Julieta Ojeda Rodriguez, better known as the Doll (la Muneca), during a special operation. The girl is considered one of the most dangerous criminals in the north of the country and is the second person in the Los de la M group, which is involved in drug trafficking and contract killings. The detainee was responsible for reprisals against those who were undesirable, Infobae reports.

[@thatkidracing3188]

Love the video but as a native spanish speaker i can say with all sincerity not a single one of these people really thought you were from spain lol

[@kayakuprising5914]

You don't know that, and if anything, he could very well be an American now living in Spain. Hell i know Russians who have lived in Mexico for years but still have a Russian Accent, it doesn't matter where they were born. The fact that they now live in Mexico and love it goes a long way with Mexicans. Him saying he's from Spain is much better than saying hes a Gringo.

[@thatkidracing3188]

@ notice he liked the comment? Now let me rephrase it for you, he was more so playfully insinuating hes spaniard, being fluent in the language you can pick up on it through vocal tone, most spanish culture no matter what country you’re in is very much in tune with going along with these type of things and giving back that same energy. I understood what was going on, he understood, and so did everyone he was speaking to. My comment wasnt to be taken seriously, he obviously understood as well that i was poking fun.

[@JB-uw5yh]

I lived and worked in Colombia for about 5 years in the early 2000's.. Im a gringo and speak fluent Spanish. It was always 3rd world and I saw a lot of shady stuff including quite a few robberies. Luckily I was only a victim of a bag snatch during the time I was there. I was there again about 3 years ago in Medellin.. It is so much worse now.. Im not going back and dont recommend it as a place to go. So much crime and if you are a gringo you are being stalked all the time.. You will never be fully integrated there. Yes, Its exciting, but not fun in the long term..

[@scaredcrower]

Then why is Nomad Capitalist saying it's a great place to get residency and buy an apartment? I thought it's safe now.

[@blackops1355]

@@scaredcrower Nope...way too many POS floating around. Life can be hard there, so way too many people turn to crime as the answer. Sucks for the decent people who just want to live there lives in peace there. Tourists are targets.

[@wordsareweapons]

@@scaredcrowerthey want you to get robbed … remember those videos are for entertainment only

[@skillfuldabest]

@@scaredcrowerhe prob travels in very insulated circles

[@LinguistRevolutioner]

@@scaredcrowerBecause he gets commissions from his partners there. It’s a business transaction. Nothing else. Are there safe areas? Probably. But they’re jacked in prices and cost a fortune in comparison to the rest of the country. The idea of safety in the West and in LA is completely different.

[@lukes5631]

Mfer you got ballzzzzz. Thank you for such an insightful look into the street culture of Medellin. Super eye-opening. Liked and Subbed.

[@R0MANS109]

Many of those people are giving you the stare-down. It's almost like... what happens in Medellin, stays in Medellin.

[@Diahsbis]

What is this KZbinr's mental defect? 10 yrs ago Medellin was a great place and now all of these empty-headed Americans and their GoPros have destroyed it.

[@danielalfonsoramos3349]

Gentleman,be careful, you don't not where you are ,try to be with a local,be safe

[@fritzpatch]

There is no way anyone is buying that you are from Spain.

[@reubenwest5605]

Do you know that prostitution is in every country, what makes it any different in Colombia.

How open it is in the streets

[@redlightron]

More per sq ft than. Anywhere but pattaya. And scoplamine

[@greencow4554]

yeah that. i was in cartagena one time and from times to times i saw more prostitutes than pedestrians in the streets. a packed friday night

[@gualtrapa5687]

Cause there 90% of girls do it.

[@makesthingshappen5178]

The woman are more beautifu i😊n Colombia

[@papatorr3669]

At 1:00 she didn't say "the gringo who thinks he's better than everyone else" she said "then there's the gringos who think they own the world, because they're Americans."

[@VinB24]

Either one is correct 👌

[@papatorr3669]

@VinB24 only one interpretation is correct. For instance your interpretation of the interpretation is incorrect. 😛

[@VinB24]

@@papatorr3669 Can an opinion of an opinion be incorrect?

[@papatorr3669]

@VinB24 as my Russian friend would say: is not opinion, is interpretation. And your interpretation is incorrect.

[@VinB24]

@@papatorr3669 what country are you from? Lol

[@895juice]

These are the videos we want from Kurt Kaz but we haven’t really gotten much from him. Look at the views this video is getting. People want good Medellin videos like this

[@TheFinebush]

Kurt Kaz doesn’t really have much between the ears..

[@895juice]

@ I disagree. It takes some intelligence to navigate the situations he puts himself into at times

[@TheFinebush]

@@895juiceOkay maybe I was a bit harsh, let’s say he’s probably not a Mensa candidate. He is certainly full of youthful bravado.

[@MrFro89]

Maybe Kurt Kaz isn't suicidal and doesn't want to take this level of risk....

[@895juice]

@ this is nothing. Kurt is in Iraq right now lol??

[@zacharyhinschberger2414]

EVERYBODY there is watching him! All of their heads are turning

[@leshardley4248]

Because he's walking around with a camera phone on a stick. That would happen in the USA🤔

[@brianbailey4577]

Looks dangerous as hell.

[@dakota-rt8kd]

I am a Colombian borne and I grew up in the USA and I feel nothing but terrible sadness and embarrassment about the levels of Prostitution. Just for the record; we're not all criminals, drug dealers and prostitutes. Medellin, has become the capital of such endeavors 😢😮💔

[@tremblence]

Best video I've seen in a while Letting people tell their perspective is great........ another said it well: "best front up and personal reveal of what its really like" I especially liked how everyone was friendly and open, people told you don't record to save you from being robbed

[@goyoy6433]

The fact that this video was uploaded was the only reason I didn't worry about your safety. Just looking in the background and seeing all those male "lookouts" watching your every movement was like watching lions stalking a zebra. Love the street interviews, but i don't need to tell you, watch your back 👍

[@Hansen710]

now we are just waiting to know if the poeple that ask him not to record is ok he is bringing him self in to danger and others for no good reason at all

[@nolanj3578]

There are tourists spots in popular cities in the US. Part of the tourism industry. Helps the locals make money, nothing to complain about.

[@cuibono7774]

9:19 shes cappin. just offer her a job as a hair stylist with the average local pay of a hair stylist and see how many days she will work this job without going back to this or at least keep side hustling.

[@pressiyamu2187]

Average doesn't equate to access, proximity, or any real expectation of compensation. You can seek the average, most time you will statistically fall short

[@retirementlifestyleharlem8386]

Love your content brother❤

[@EyeoftheBeholder1]

I see tennis shoes is quite the fashion there. I think Ricardo the coffee vendor has his act together, I wish him and his friend well.

[@AdventureElliot]

Watching the footage back . He was a genuine guy. There’s a lot of good people don’t there but I didn’t interview them for the video because it’s not the narrative of the video and 2 subtitles take forever

[@coyboybc]

Interesting video ! Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts!

[@flyingcat3170]

this is always very sad. poor poor girls. i feel for them

[@orizg]

Do you also feel for American prostitutes in Las Vegas?

[@AdventureElliot]

Only a few girls talked to me and all of them had some sort of trauma/scary situation happen to them.. can you imagine the amount of horrible stories out there if all of them could come forward? 😢

[@websurfer5772]

The problem is they can make up any story they want to get your sympathy.

[@AdventureElliot]

@ well you don’t have to pay them or get service lol. I have a good girlfriend and we live in Europe.. don’t be a simp. The poverty and necessity in Colombia isn’t our fault as tourists and we should stop feeding into a dark industry which leads to massive exploitation, bribery, extortions, trafficking, murders. Etc. meet a normal girl and learn Spanish otherwise you will become a victim in one way or another. 🫡

[@gemiii3501]

Estos videos son increíblemente auténticos. Reflejan la realidad. Gracias Elliot por mostrarnos tantas cosas hermano!!!!😘😘

[@louisliberty]

I feel that adrenaline rush! I’ve been to Botero Plaza a few times and wouldn’t dare to film on that side street by the church! You’ve got balls! Haha kudos, great video - appreciate all the info you offer in all your videos. 🤜🤛

[@Accuface2000]

Adventure Elliot wants to be a Captain Save A Ho. 🤣 You are not the first, these ladies will keep going back no matter how much you save them.

[@mario-bensaens9019]

My friend, no mean to scare you, but in Latin America, you walk, you feel safe, you see people friendly, man do not fall for it, someone could be following you without you knowing, waiting for the right moment to grab your camera, your belongings. Or they could follow you to the place you are staying, you may be a mark, they will wait for the right moment, be extra careful. Best policy in latin America, is never to reveal your itinerary, so they can not plan where and when to get you, always be ambiguous, about places and timing, never reveal your plans or when are you are leaving the country, be smart Elliot! Seems extreme, but that is how we locals operate, always ready! You take care, be safe.

[@africantrichome7265]

Only an American will go to Colombia and think it's fine to get his shoes cleaned😢

[@chillkool241]

Got my shoes shined in Colombia weekly

[@Semper-SI]

Great video brother and incredible Spanish!

[@jimvega842]

I think you're very lucky that they didn't do something bad to you. How many times were you told not to record? You shouldn't try your luck. Besides that you did a very good job interviewing the people treating them with empathy. I'm impressed by how well you speak Spanish. Look forward to seeing more of your videos. 😄🌹❤️

[@vigalantyleyba]

19:22 somebody just warned you in Spanish you can’t record here. I’m glad that God was watching over you, my friend.

[@leshardley4248]

@vigalantyleyba They weren't warning him because of his safety. Many of the young girls don't want their families to see them as prostitutes. During the day that area is safe. There are tour groups that walk thru there throughout the day, heavy police presence a museum & of course the Botero statues🙏🏽

[@johnmcisaac7905]

Wow,…just wow. I need to watch this again. I could read an entire book on the social issues discussed therein yet never glean the same insight. Whatever agency gives awards for such videos should take note. Outstanding documentary !!

[@smoothsinger422]

This was an amazing video. Randomly on my recommended but I'm glad! I def wanna visit Colombia soon!

[@metmikumii1219]

You're Good to be journalist i like the way u questioned the street workers ptitution😊

[@emmanuelgozie1469]

Hello

[@kingslj]

Thanks for showcasing Medellin & what goes there. My work colleague is from there &tolx me that the place is beautiful

[@Us6572]

If there is no seriousness in touching on issues that exist or have existed since times past all over the world, not only there, and we relate a piece of advice or a current alternative context, you realize that nothing you think makes sense, there is no need to be sincere, IT BENEFITS US THAT THERE ARE NO FOREIGNERS, WE ARE HAPPY AND IT IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE COUNTRY. We do not want to summarize any more than it is impossible to achieve problems that the North has not wanted to solve.

[@SteveAumann]

This is an excellent video, thank you for your hard work,👏👏well done.

[@anthonydrakoylarakos6427]

Thank you so much your videos there eye opening very knowledgeable makes me think twice in putting myself endanger

[@Zinctwentyone]

Forget that danger. The real danger begins with no prostitution. Home invasions, ambushes, set ups, home thefts. The people you least expect to set you up sometimes do it without knowing. Impossible to open a good physical business there or you immediately become a target.

[@markpawlak727]

I always wanted to go to Medellin Colombia but after I saw the video I changed my mind.

[@camilaamariles5059]

He’s in the hood. Colombia is way more than what these broke passport bros talk about

[@mikes.7654]

Much respect to you my friend. Please be safe.

[@WatchingLakersBasketball]

Walking in Columbia with a camera as a yt man is like a Blk guy walking through Beverly hills

[@suizod]

foreigners don't look for working girls in el centro, they do that in parque lleras. centro is 99% local customers.

[@AdventureElliot]

Yeah, interviewing the girls in parque lleras is more difficult. The centro girls are more open to interviews. Saludos

[@MN-ez4um]

the guy (gang member/pimp) with the Tattoo on his forehead which you emphasized was drooling with thoughts of hurting you. scary.

[@LinguistRevolutioner]

What minute was that?

[@pbarrett3099]

@@LinguistRevolutioner And the three lads behind him..! kzbin.info/www/bejne/noXaqqSMeJekrLcsi=bGMv6gJsNKoxThdJ&t=1140

[@alexcika9906]

I married a beautiful Brazilian woman I am from Cleveland Ohio and have been to Brazil a half dozen times in the last several years and it's Crazy how much I stick out like a sore thumb when we walk around in Rio De Janiero , my wife tells me alot to stay close to her and ignore people on the streets , this is more in the downtown area , her parents live in more of a suburb of Rio so it's not as bad but you still have to be cognitive of your surroundings , 99% of the people are very friendly and have never seen an American person so sometimes I feel like a celebrity it's funny actually , cool video here man

[@alexbrownpdx]

99%??? I'm not sure where you are hiding, but everyone in Rio has seen an american, including most of the favelas. Why exagerate?

[@alexcika9906]

@alexbrownpdx lmao ya like you know wtf you are talking about , keep quiet boy !!!!!

[@alexbrownpdx]

@@alexcika9906 Lived there for 5 years. The truth hurtz lol

[@alexcika9906]

@alexbrownpdx lmao been there more than that loser , you must walk around like some American tourist Dork 🤣

[@alexcika9906]

@alexbrownpdx learn how to spell too you ain't too bright

[@SpainzTheSpazz]

I disagree with 4:30... I as a man I judge the levels of intellect and integrity of men that buy these services, then so to shall I reasonably judge the women who offer the services. Choices are choices made, circumstance is not a reason to do a thing, but an excuse. I don't have to agree that it's okay, it's not. And this said from a non religious man by the way, I don't pretend morality nor piety. From an integrity, public health, and pragmatic perspective world view: the whole thing is gross, and that's that. You as an individual are always free to take how ever much Copium you need to get through your day but reality is reality. Just because it's normalized doesn't mean it's acceptable. And it shouldn't be. Rest of the points you made were reasonable.

[@mediocreman2]

2:33 Well that's your first problem is thinking that prostitution is 'strange'. It happens everywhere, and just because it's hidden better in more developed countries doesn't mean it doesn't exist. And the overwhelming majority of women choose the job. People shouldn't say they are for "women's rights" while also stating that women are being taken advantage of. Most prostitutes are of legal age and are not coerced. I mean like the high majority. I've been all over the world and the 'trafficking' that people talk about is only happening at very high levels of society, in other words people with tons of money. I bet that isn't even 1% of prostitutes.

[@caseyflanagan3798]

What a great and cool video. You're a brave man and I respect your perfect Spanish. You're helpful to me as an intermediate learner.

[@ellieramseyer]

it's called despair and poverty...so so sad.

[@ryanmcbay]

My time in Colombia was great, and I go back. Reality is yes, always be careful, extra careful, but also don't go exploring in places you shouldn't go. Think of it like this, are there places around your home city you wouldn't go, well same thing in Medellin or Cartegena or Bogota.

[@jayuski]

If you look at the streets of Colombia and then study and look at the streets of Jackson Heights in Queens, NYC (Roosevelt Avenue), they would be identical. Meaning... a huge Red-Light District. The majority of prostitution arrests in Puerto Rico concerning brothels are Colombian and Dominican women.

[@michaelkucinski4021]

The majority of the women working the streets in those places you mentioned are Venezuelan.

[@otsmalls1580]

Facts

[@JuicyJLee]

I am watching this from South Africa 🇿🇦 man i thought my country was bad but you realize others have it worse

[@kaylenjohnson1351]

Bra tell me about it😭🇿🇦

[@ChrisBCartagena]

A great wallking tour and narrative!

[@joshuac3576]

Very educational video my brother. Thank you

[@rustynail3630]

Most of the clientle are Columbians. Most foreigners avoid El Centro. Some foreigners will go to casas but not street walkers.

[@BugsTours]

love the video quality and stability. is that a gopro ?

[@GoIVno1]

They are telling you to not record them and you're not even blur their faces, they must be so annoyed from all this travelvloggers holding gopro's in their face, leave them alone ffs.

[@AdventureElliot]

While I do agree to an extent, I find my tactic a little more ethical then wearing a secret camera or glasses like hundreds of KZbinrs have done specifically in this area and record more explicit things without their consent. I wanted to record the environment. And I didn’t get in anyone’s face without their obvious consent . I made it known I had the camera and after all that area is a public street and everyone has their phone out recording. It’s not illegal to record.salutes

[@mikechamberlain4627]

​@@AdventureElliot it may not be against the law but it's an obvious rule that you disrespected. Street justice is real in that area, I have personally witnessed it more than once. You got lucky bro!

[@PureHeavenlySultan]

You make no sense, do we not have millions of tourists coming to US and Europe? I find many of their behaviors annoying.

[@williamgonzalezjr30]

Really nice video bro

[@Te-rt7bq]

Your hand gives you away, merely talking with your hands makes you a target.

[@John-or8ze]

Its so funny how every gringo (white person) is an American according to these people in foreign countries. I hear this all the time living in the Philippines and the guy is actually British or german etc especially if the guy is acting badly, why it must be an American lol 😂

[@alibaba-c4y4l]

The red light district in Frankfurt, Germany which you visited in another video goes back to the presence of US army after world war 2. Greetings from germany

[@AdventureElliot]

I need to go back there and try to make another video there like this.. it would prob be really hard. My camera died in the middle of the Frankfurt red light district. Take care and I’m glad you remembered my old videos

[@alibaba-c4y4l]

@AdventureElliot Yes just be careful drug scene gone wild there espacially in nighttime and don't get ripped off at some bars in the area. Take care.

[@NURLAN9991]

@@AdventureElliotI was in Frankfurt red light district in 2013 very safety place

[@jimjerry1525]

Very insightful information indeed bro thanks for sharing this content 👍🏼.

[@robbellamy4992]

Well you got some nerve very brave i must say young man to get this superb content really amazing what you do. rob from the UK

[@garytomas7132]

Best video yet of medellin. Great job!

[@brettrickards]

Best Medellin vlog ever my friend. You are just being yourself and not licking asses like many of your fellow KZbinrs. Do more vids mate.....keep it real

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Cool experience Elliot. I am watching from the Philippines. I can walk most areas here in the cities even late at night and not be bothered or afraid except for the occasional person asking money. Different country and culture.

[@samuelcseri5026]

You’re 1000th copycat who makes videos about this. 👏🏼

[@AdventureElliot]

Let’s see tell me another video like this style with the same information in English.

[@algernon5776]

They exits I've watched 👀 them but his comment was uncalled for but so was yours. This is your POV and that's ok

[@rustynail3630]

Hés right. The girls played you and líed. They make $12 a customer, not $100.

[@AdventureElliot]

@ maybe they feel ashamed to say how little they make

[@TropicoDreams]

​@@rustynail3630The question was how much can you make,CAN.

[@camerongarvin2158]

You can just see the demons all over the woman in the green. I pray for deliverance for her in the name of Jesus.

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Man, this city is WAY cooler than Sheboygan.

[@Susan-id5xj]

The majority of cities are better than Sheboygan.

[@frankmerrill2366]

Or Cheboygan, a couple hundred miles from you as the crow flies.

[@Crashtopher]

"me cago en todo" he says. The best part of watching travel videos is all the fun Spanish I pick up!

[@AdventureElliot]

That’s a popular way to express yourself with Spain Spanish

[@Andre_vyent]

thaTS THE HOTTEST COUGER older lady i have seen in my life omg 16:04

[@SootyDiesel81]

They are some firm looking puppies 🥵

[@zimmybob140]

Literally said this while watching 😭 I told myself to check the comments because I knew someone else had to see that

[@1000frolly]

"Don't come here looking for sex or drugs because you'll find them - or worse". Good advice!

[@MozzieLionel]

When they say don't record, just stop. That's whats wrong with you amercians. Think you can record like you do back in the us

[@AdventureElliot]

With all due respect I was recording on the same street speaking with those locals and the people all saw me. By me recording there on a public street I’m not really invading anyone’s privacy.. now if I go into a bar or business where there’s chicas that’s obviously a problem.

[@notoriousLSGshow]

JFC, Americans should be worshipped wherever they go - USA is the 🐐

[@buckchase1]

This is a fascinating channel. You go so I don't have to. But still it's proof of what we already know about these places.