Is Colombia Safe? + 5 Tips for Staying Safe when Traveling Abroad

I recently returned to the United States after living in Colombia for over 4 months. In this video, I give my opinion as to whether or not I think Colombia is safe to visit. Not only do I answer this question, but I also share with you a few safety tips and strategies I learned during my time in Colombia.
If you have any tips that might keep the rest of us safe while traveling, be sure to share them in the comments. I would really appreciate it!
Take care,
Luke Hobbs

[@aurorajones8481]

Your 19? Dude... most 25 to 30 year olds are not as put together and articulate as you. Well done to your parents they did good w/ you. THIS MAN is an example of good parenting ppl.

[@lukehobbs3177]

Thank you for the kind words friend.

[@charliebozard4107]

I can tell this guy can bench atleast 225 so I know I can trust him

[@michaelgardiner520]

It’s a fantastic county , I’ve had two perfect holidays there

[@loopdiggeraxm]

Thanks to come to Colombia, my country! it's safer than people outside think

[@jackiem.dearroyo8739]

Thanks for sharing, I'm from Medellin and planning to bring my entire family from us, all my son's in laws and daughters in law, grand kids and so on.❤

[@lukehobbs3177]

Have fun!

[@dustinlewis7322]

What a dumbass

[@Imonetone]

I am going to Cucuta next year for the first time. I lived in Venezuela for 10 years though. Whenever, I was confrunted being alone, drunk at night, I would go straight up to them asking if the wanted anything in an aggressive manner in my barrio spanish, and they would run.

[@lukehobbs3177]

Interesting strategy

[@LeyanJimenez-gv8ue]

This is very helpful thank you

[@lukehobbs3177]

You’re welcome 😉

[@danielalfonsoramos3349]

No dar papaya, try to be with locals or friends, stay a way of lady’s i you don’t know them, keep your self on safe places, ask for the price of products before you have it food beer any thing else, don’t let your drinks on your table if you’re going to the bathroom keep always your eyes on your drinks. Don’t wear flashy staff.

[@lukehobbs3177]

All great tips! Especially ask the prices before buying anything

[@Mr_Reb3llion]

Great tips. Thanks for the vid 👌🏽

[@lukehobbs3177]

I Appreciate the support!

[@BrazilianColombian]

@@lukehobbs3177 Take off that soccer jersey. You know darn well without using Google you would not be able to name any past or present players of that team.

[@lukehobbs3177]

You're right. It is comfortable though!

[@Cristian1cgh]

I am Colombian, very good advice for visitors👏

[@lukehobbs3177]

Thanks! 😃

[@deepaktembhurne2132]

Is Colombia really safe for tourists?

[@salvaxicancolombia7278]

@@deepaktembhurne2132no

[@ClarkeIllmatical]

Good video mate. Thx.

[@lukehobbs3177]

😃

[@ArchLuisCharris]

I know that shirt 😎 Barranquilla is amazing 🎆

[@lukehobbs3177]

It is!

[@andresuribe8929]

tip 6: don't use drugs tip 7: don't go for hookers tip 8: bring ur family, stop travelling alone (family trips are 100% better) tip 9: enjoy!

[@lukehobbs3177]

All good tips!

[@Flowster1000]

Tip 8 is subjective.

[@austinuthe]

Aye thanks bro. Headed down there in 10 days or so!

[@lukehobbs3177]

Have a blast! It’s a phenomenal part of the world!

[@MakeMoneyOnlineWithEmma]

Did you make it out alive?

[@GaryAdame777]

Yo. You survive?

[@TheThejaketucker]

Big ups dude

[@lukehobbs3177]

Thanks bro

[@Santiago-bc7tm]

What if you're Venezuelan, is it even more intense?

[@lukehobbs3177]

What do you mean?

[@Santiago-bc7tm]

@@lukehobbs3177 The relations between both countries

[@lukehobbs3177]

I haven’t been to Venezuela so I can’t really say 🤷‍♂️

[@RajuAhmed-ly7dt]

Your KZbin channel is not getting video views due to some problem

[@Zharticrafts143zha]

That's true, don't drink that red flag not only in Colombia

[@lukehobbs3177]

Yep

[@randomname931]

You haven’t travelled much if you think no country is safe. Try places like Dubai, UAE and China. You can walk around in china drunk, alone and at night ANYWHERE in ANY city and not be in danger.

[@user-wq9xt7hg1r]

You sir truly are “a moron”…….if you want to be a victim, you can do stupid stuff and be a victim anywhere…..any country

[@BonVoyage861]

Safe areas = Most of Europe, UAE, Japan, SK, Singapore, Canada, Australia. Large areas of China are in a state of a third world country and it's not a traveller friendly destination.

[@randomname931]

@@BonVoyage861 agreed with your list except AUS and CAN. there are shady parts of sydney and melbourne. don't know where in CAN you were but toronto and vancouver have loads of criminality, drug abuse and homelesness. rural china is 3rd world but not unsafe. EU has lots of pickpockets. I had 3 attempts on me in Paris alone, but they were non-violent unlike confrontations in the US/UK.

[@BonVoyage861]

@@randomname931 I wouldn't use a couple of areas of a couple of cities to make your point. Both of those countries are safe dude like come on..

[@randomname931]

@@BonVoyage861 yeah, safe compared to the south bronx but dangerous compared to any east asian or middle eastern city. you can't cherry pick nice areas in an OK city and declare it safe. you can drop me anywhere in China and I will have no fear or being assaulted or killed or robbed by another person.

[@1dering1]

Short answer. No, it isn’t.

[@lukehobbs3177]

🤔

[@gabequezada2066]

Safer than the US actually

[@lukehobbs3177]

Some areas certainly, both are big countries with lots of different regions, cities, etc.

[@DavidRamirez-qw3jp]

This video is the worse he treated all Colombia the same thing No and i will advace you not to listen to the Orange Yellow Papper there's allot of fun places you can go out of the Yellow Papper the is safe

[@Wileyg4lify]

The best tip is don’t go to Colombia ever

[@lukehobbs3177]

😐

[@salvaxicancolombia7278]

M8 you have been on holiday here nothing more, you know nothing

[@lukehobbs3177]

What claim did I make that you disagree with?

[@salvaxicancolombia7278]

People here are fed up with you glorified tourists who claim to know everything

[@smellyoldjones]

@@salvaxicancolombia7278 Those of us who have never been to Colombia appreciate them, though. He knows more than we do. You aren't the target audience of this video. Very rude.

[@lukehobbs3177]

So, you can't name one thing that I said that you disagree with?

[@dustinlewis7322]

Don’t take advice from a 19 year old KZbinr

[@lukehobbs3177]

it's probably not wise 😂