Medellin Colombia Just Got Worse...

Regardless of some unfortunate events that happened to me and my friends, I still love Medellin. However, there are some certain things i believe those who would love to visit Medellin need to know beforehand.
In this video, i will discuss 3 main topics
1. what happened in Medellin, Colombia
2. How to stay safe while visiting Medellin
3. Why I think Medellin worth visiting as long as you make sure to take care of your personal safety
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[@TahJetiyamon]

In this video, i discuss 3 main topics 1. What has happened in Medellin, Colombia 2. How to stay safe while visiting Medellin (I have learned from my mistakes) 3. Why I think Medellin worth visiting as long as you make sure to take care of your personal safety

[@kellysavalas5937]

#2 on your list Tah makes me sad. You say you have learned from your mistakes. You come off as a wise girl that has faith. Bad things happened but not because you made mistakes, but because you have faith and believe their is good everything. Remember that. As an avid traveler myself. I plan for great things and friendships to come out of my trips. That's faith. I don't plan on worst case scenarios. Im proud of you Tah. Never lose your faith and positive feelings my friend.

[@jpullis12]

I'm a little worried too!

[@jpullis12]

@@kellysavalas5937 Travel in groups and in safe areas only! maybe daytime is better too!

[@elchantajista]

Been to bogata and Cali but never to Medellin, was planning to go, maybe ill put the trip on pause

[@Jack51971]

COVID, I think? Really screwed up Colombia. I think it has screwed up the whole world overall. The economy got hurt when the government told people to stay home. Poor people got more poor. So the saviour Petro gets elected. Peso is now 5000 to the dollar huge drop since Petro was elected. Not good for Colombia this weak Peso. I dunno am I wrong?

[@jasonlam3126]

Crime is out of control. I witnessed 3 armed robberies in my short time there and didn't experience an armed robbery anywhere else in my worldwide travels. Thanks for telling the truth as many KZbinrs exaggerate the positives and don't even voice the negatives.

[@mikescarborough9196]

Medellin experienced a golden age in its history from the early 2000's until the Venezuelan refugee crisis started. There will eventually be a brutal crackdown on crime because I can promise you that the economic powers that be will want those good times to come back. Too much money was invested by powerful people who are more than willing to make certain problems disappear by any means necessary, if necessary. There are already numerous cases of muggers being chased down by local merchants and beaten so badly they had to hospitalized. Colombia has it's own way of taking care of business when things get bad enough, and honestly, I have to respect them for that. .

[@shirbykirby5188]

I was living in Medellín for 2 months as a solo female. I just left yesterday. Was in Colombia a total of 3 months. Really enjoyed it there. Thankfully nothing happened to me but a lot of my foreign friends have gotten robbed there. Even the locals have gotten robbed. I never had my mobile phone on my hand when out in public and even hid my I watch with a bandana. They have a saying, “No Dar Papaya” in Colombia. I always had my purse in front of me and at night I had a jacket on to cover/hide my purse. Also, I left my I phone at home when I went out at night and carried out a cheap android phone with me. Had extra cash in my shoes when I went out at night and had an expired credit card as well in an old destroyed wallet in case of robbery so I can give it to them. The smaller pueblos/towns are extremely safe by the way. Like Jardin or Jerico. The smaller the towns are, the safer it gets.

[@blackdigitalnomad.]

Thank you so much for these tips! I’ll be arriving in April.

[@dal7411]

@@blackdigitalnomad. let me know if you need any tips. I went in February for 4 days solo

[@shirbykirby5188]

@@blackdigitalnomad. You will have an incredible time in Medellín. The people there are extremely kind and caring. It is a city full of life! I recommend for you to stay within Poblado, Envigado, or Sabaneta. Sabaneta on a Saturday night was super fun at the park and super safe! Remember to go to the language exchange events as well. There are about 7 different language exchange events you can attend during the week. You will meet awesome people!

[@rubylace9963]

these are such great tips!

[@walternyc]

These are great tips. But there are so many other great spots in the world where one can enjoy being a tourist (you know take pictures with your phone and stuff) without the fear of getting mugged or worse that I give Medellin a pass.

[@Sapientiaa]

Some of y’all are saying “I was in Poblado and nothing happened” LOL. That’s like saying “I was in Beverley Hills”. You were in an area with some of the wealthiest people. Some of you Americans are tremendously ignorant.

[@walternyc]

I was thinking of travelling to Medellin in July. I haven't been in Colombia for more than 15 years and never been in Medellin. Then I've started to do some research and there are so many stories, from horror stories to minor robberies that I've changed my mind. When I travel I like to walk around, go for jogs, take pictures and sit outside on a cafe. Also I prefer when possible solo travel and not to be on a tourist group. Even if nothing happens the feeling of having to be extremely cautious all the time kills the vibe and makes it not worth it. A shame because Colombians are great people and Colombia is a beautiful country with so many destinations.

[@nicchagall6075]

Go to Bogota it is safe, in the areas of local people. The problem with Medellin is that there is too much tourist, and tourist = money. I am In Bogota I stay in local areas, I don't see any tourist and nothing happens to me. People are walking in the street with their phone in Bogota, I do the same.

[@simplefilemaker327]

Australian here. Stayed around El Centro. Dressed like locals and hang out with locals. ZERO issues

[@TahJetiyamon]

I agree, dressing like local and hanging out with locals 🙌🏽

[@elcesar999]

You must not be too white. Because if you looked white tourist you become a prey unfortunately, specially in the downtown

[@tipsontravels2218]

Simple FileMaker what hotel you stay at n El Centro ???

[@simplefilemaker327]

@@tipsontravels2218 Ayenda 1246 3H Hotel - Medellin

[@tipsontravels2218]

@@simplefilemaker327 Im from New Zealand 🇭🇲 I be n Medellin & Bogota 🇨🇴 This Sept 1 month holiday I can't wait to vist 👌 God bless thanks 👍

[@Inuweeb]

My girlfriend’s sister (Colombian native who has been in Medellin most her life) was recently held at knifepoint by one man while two other men made her give her phone. The two other men left while the one with the knife started trying to kiss and touch her saying he wanted to take her with him. It happened in the afternoon, on a quiet street, outside a school. She managed to run away though the guy didn’t try to chase her.

[@thecatvirusgotme889]

When half of people start with "they have a saying..papaya," you know you shouldn't be there unless there is an absolute necessity to be there.

[@gsanand86]

Literally, most of the Colombian sayings are rooted in one or another measure to avoid looking successful or thriving. Makes one wonder why certain countries never pick themselves out of a third world mentality.

[@thecatvirusgotme889]

@@gsanand86 reminds me of Star Trek's Mirror, Mirror episode. Spock does not want to advance in rank as that will make him a greater target for assasination.

[@IffyEdem]

I went there. I was fine. I just wasn’t flashy.

[@nomadicolours]

I am currently in Bogota, I went to Medellin to visit a friend so it was OK. But being in Colombia for over a month, the fear I hear from people from the hotel to the Uber, to the stranger warnings, it takes a toll. I did not do the things I usually do when traveling. It's been disappointing. This is not a country for a solo traveler.

[@jcp012000]

As a Colombian it's nice that you bring light to some issues facing the country, but you are also spreading some misinformation as well for example, Colombia does not have the highest poverty rate in latin america.. You do bring up some good points but it is important that people know that they must also fact check. Thank you

[@cristianloquesea]

Y usted cree que eso les importa, en cifras la taza mas alta de pobreza entre paises que hablan español en latinoamerica lo tiene Venezuela y el salvador.

[@jcp012000]

​@@cristianloquesea Exacto.. Pero este ´´fake news´´ se propaga por culpa de turistas como esta señora que habla por hablar sin entender nada.. Que lástima...

[@JesusHernandez-rb2rj]

Well well anyway Colombia is a shithole country, sorry to say this, but everytime I went there I was robbed, even at the international airport, someone opened my luggage and stole jewelry for my then girlfriend. So I you want to avoid situations like this do not visit Colombia.

[@jcp012000]

@@JesusHernandez-rb2rj glad you aren't coming back sir. We will be fine without you and your girlfriend

[@JesusHernandez-rb2rj]

It seems like you don't get it, that girlfriend was cholombian too, she was also robbed several times in Medellin, not counting her relatives, this is "business as usual", so don't get upset, don't throw bad vibe, accepting reality is the 1st step towards improvement, for people like you is that your country is as it is. And yes you can count on that...I won't ever return there. Greetings and good luck!

[@1970chevelle396]

Ive been to Colombia 3 times. It has got worse there. Just recently I was walking down Calle 10 in El Poblado and some guy pushed me into a girl and tried to grab my phone. I punched him in the face and he hit up against the side of a building.

[@palimo3653]

That’s crazy. I’m going next week and don’t plan to walk anywhere except a place like Parque Lleras.

[@gsanand86]

They are gawking at you all day, scoping you out, ready to make a move. I don’t know how someone can have fun at a place like that. One time, a street urchin offered me cocaine outside of a church at 6 in the morning. Made me think that god had already left the godforsaken place a long time ago

[@SnyderMusik]

Sounds so desperate it made me laugh tho it probably shouldn't have 😅

[@memetokstv7411]

@@palimo3653 lol that’s one of the worst things to do

[@Travelwithchris]

Great video Tah! I definitely felt Medellin has gotten worse, I sure hope it changes, as I've been there 3 times now and always had amazing experiences!

[@markamos5207]

Hello Tah! Thank you for another well made and informative video. I totally agree that you needed to do what was right and safe for you when you left Colombia. Some people may criticize... but maybe they didn't experience what you experienced. Always stay the way you are and do what is right for you. Looking forward to your next video and your next adventure that you will share with all of us. Stay healthy and safe. 🙏

[@TheTravellingScotsman]

It's important to tell stories like this. Travel isn't always glamorous, things happen and people need to know. BTW, had a great 6 weeks in beautiful Thailand. I met up with a content creator in Bangkok, and he gave me the best food tour ever 😆

[@Yuichi36]

Yes I agree with you on this one 😊

[@blakewaddell8879]

I think you made the safest decision that you could make for yourself in the situation that you had just experienced in real life. If your senses told you to leave for your safety, no one should question it. I see others have been having different experiences, but in the end, your peace of mind was unsettled & your fight or flight response kicked in. Also, you've had like 4+ years of traveling experience already and never had to endure multiple events within such a short period of time. Stick with your decisions because anyone looking from the outside looking in can ultimately judge you after the fact with precision points and rebuttals, but they weren't there with you in that situation to know how much it affected you.

[@LaKarencitaMX]

Thank you for making this video Tah, it's very helpful. I'm happy you're good now. I'll go to Colombia in June and I think I'll go to Medellin for a few weeks.

[@TravelLikeWater]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I think we should all be reminded when we travel we get shown so much love from the locals of a respective country that we put our guards down but “those” (everywhere in this world) try to take advantage and mark (easy) targets. This is a reminder to always stay vigilant because you don’t know whose watching.

[@NickiPostsTravelStuff]

It's so sad to hear all of this. So much desperation that is making things worse for people there. I'm glad you left, and I hope things can improve for the Colombians and Venezuelans in these tough situations.

[@jimboslice4623]

I've lived here for 8 months. I've been visiting here for 5+ years. The crime has increased. The locals are less patient than they use to be. Still very nice to visit. Ask me in 6 months, my mind might change

[@gsanand86]

Agreed. The locals are still holding on to their legendary niceness but things are changing. The depravity of modern capitalism spares no one.

[@sd3116]

@@gsanand86 so it's basically more cut throat due to poverty and covid probably made it even worse. That's why people saying it's worse recently?

[@ceromundo]

Just cause you feel privileged around the world dont mean you cant get “got”

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. Stay safe while traveling.

[@blackdigitalnomad.]

Thanks for sharing your story & these tips

[@TahJetiyamon]

thank you all of you for providing information in previous video:)

[@brianbaxter3913]

Hi Tah. It is too bad about your bad experience there but you are right it can happen anywhere in the world but people don't realize that. They just hear about bad things that happen somewhere and decide they don't want to go there. You just have to be aware of your surrounding and if possible travel with friends. I had my wallet stolen in Manila but I have been back there since then and felt comfortable where I was and I learned how to keep that from happening again. I know this will not deter you from travelling. Just need to be careful. Would love to meet up with you if we happen to be in the same place and maybe have dinner and share travel stories. Looking forward to your next video. Keep smiling and stay safe

[@beautyandthesavage]

You are so sweet. The level of love and respect carried trough out this video, regardless of the fact that you are communicating something so tough and dark. My video would've been FULL BLOWN ANGER, tbh, and I'm Colombian - born and raised. Yet there you are, finding the most positive side.

[@Stephanie-xq8wx]

I went on my own to Medellin back in 2019. I made contact with a friend who had family there and they offered to be my guide for some occasions. From day one when we met at the hotel on my arrival they mentioned where NOT to go. I took their advice serious and avoided go to the city center on my own. I didn't felt safe there, to expose and its impossible for me to "blend" in...... I have good memories from my visit. It's sad that things have changed.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

The tip to sit in the front of the Uber to look like you are friends with the driver is really really smart. This was a well presented overview of this history and current situation in Medellin.

[@stonew1927]

It's because Uber is illegal in Colombia. So to look less like you are a paying customer it's best to sit in the front.

[@Nguyen35]

It’s not just Medellin crime has gone up in a lot places around the world. I’m in California it’s gotten ridiculous here. Places near me like West Hollywood crime is up 130%

[@robertsmith8535]

New York City has also had a spike in crime: robberies, shootings, assaults, etc. All major and petty crimes have gone up.

[@robertowhyte2836]

California and New York can’t compare to Colombia especially in Medellin. You can’t even have a necklace one or you’re in danger. You can’t even trust a drink you get at a bar because it can be spiked and you get got.

[@Nguyen35]

@@robertowhyte2836 come down to Compton or down town after 10pm and say that. People getting robbed for pure breed dogs which is a new low thing happening here. Hell even the homeless in Venice Beach are robbing if they catch you alone or break into car's.

[@joyservelasquez2070]

Facts one of my friends got shot at for an exotic bully pitbull in NYC, covid-19 really fucked up a lot

[@pinoydigitalnomad]

this is the reason why i cancelled my travel plan to colombia and went to peru instead. it was the best decision ever. not because colombia is getting worse, but because peru is so underrated.

[@cesarortiz2081]

Dude I’m here in Medellín rn and don’t believe everything you hear it is a beautiful city and overall beautiful country if you go looking for trouble you will obviously find it I didn’t come here with the intentions of doing drugs and women 😊

[@pinoydigitalnomad]

@@cesarortiz2081 i dont know. if the city's mantra is 'no dar papaya' to guarantee safety, then it isnt safe enough for me.

[@cesarortiz2081]

@@pinoydigitalnomad well I’ve been here since last Sunday and I’m yet to run into any trouble thankgod but yeah man you are missing out it is a beautiful country beautiful people sure there has been times where I feel unsafe but not anything crazy and you’d be surprised on how many Americans are here

[@DiogenesDaDawg1010]

@@cesarortiz2081you speak spanish? It’s different you speak and understand spanish. But once these thugs know you’re not fluent and don’t understand even when you’re there just to experience the city without looking for trouble you’re a target already

[@irish_Mike]

As always, the way you convey your message, camera work and editing is spot on. Interesting take on the clothing, for years we could always spot the tourist and guess the country by the way people dressed. Runners and jeans nearly always meant American. Keep the videos coming Tah, miss you my friend.

[@ants-in-my-eyesjohnson1271]

Man, great info!

[@FoodandFootprints]

Shame that Medellin is having more issues right now. We loved it when we visited back in 2016, but things can always change.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Hope u guys, Tah, Greg, Jumi, Steve, Gokce can one day collaborate a video, time together in KL, Malaysia.

[@MrDayna39]

Thank you for sharing the information.

[@fromdonwithlove]

I was drugged (likely with Scopolamine) and robbed in August 2022 while visiting Bogotá. Super scary experience.

[@djdwiz416]

what happened bro?

[@SombraLocs]

How were you drugged?

[@fromdonwithlove]

@@SombraLocs not sure exactly how it was administered, but girls we were with at our AirBnB drugged us. I don’t remember the last day and a half of my trip or how exactly I made it back to the US.

[@SombraLocs]

@@fromdonwithlove damn that sucks. Did you guys meet these girls at the bars?

[@fromdonwithlove]

@@SombraLocs met online. Took them to a restaurant during the day. Went to the AirBnB (intended to be a short stop) before going out again that evening. We never made it out of the AirBnB.

[@marclesperance1709]

Hope you are feeling better after your experience..❤

[@jackmate2]

I just came back to Canada from Medellin a month ago I stayed there for month and honestly I felt very unsafe the Colombian culture is to be aware of their surroundings therefore the always keep an eye on you I was so close to abort my trip due that I felt unsafe...and taxi drivers in Provenza and Lleras are on the hunt for drunk Tourist and robe them I got my cell phone stolen for one of them is the second time they steal my cell phone in my prior trip I got picked pocketed my phone I love Colombia but now I am hesitant if I should go back

[@lifewithclemens]

Hi Tah, I am so sorry you got robbed in Medellin especially with a knife that must have been so traumatic! I have been living in Medellin since 2019 and never had anything happen to me before but I am very cautious. Crime has been going up like crazy due to the Pandemic and the Mayor is absolutely useless. He is more interested in propaganda and promoting his own image than improving safety. He took several measures supposedly but these were basically just press ops and had absolutely zero effect. I really hope the next Mayor will be much better and will be able to improve things to the point where one day it becomes like Madrid where you can walk around at 4AM without any fear of anything happening.

[@MyLatinLife]

Medellin has definitely gone downhill compared to a few years ago. We typically recommend other Colombian cities (or better yet Panama, Mexico, Brasil etc) for travelers

[@DavidSmith-bd2fd]

I am so sorry this happen to you. I am very cautious of where I go in the world and I have so much anxiety going to different parts of the world. I want to travel to Japan, Columbia, Brazil, China but I am so fearful of being put in to position where I have to defend myself in then be in a foreign country trying to deal with a even more corrupt system than in the US. I am glad you were able to get out safely everything considered and that you are ok physically. I have been robbed at gunpoint twice in the US in my own City and its a horrible feeling but you will bounce back just make sure to express your feelings about the situation just as you are doing in this video all the time no matter what other people have to say. And ppl need to also get rid of this notion that going to a safe neighborhood anywhere means you are going to be safe. It is not a bubble separated from its surroundings. Ppl that are set on doing crime, and violence will and can go anywhere to do it. So you have to stay aware of your surroundings at all times and even more when you are in a different place outside where you live and know the best. And watch EVERYONE like a hawk, no matter what they look like. And when I mean everyone, everyone. Little kids to the Elderly get the same scrutiny in my book.

[@wavemaker2077]

Japan is much much safer than the US. You might be the one robbing the locals in Japan and not the locals robbing you. That is how safe Japan is for tourists.

[@gegomez]

I love Colombia and Colombians but the place has been changing a lot. Sadly, it’s not only Medellin it’s a lot of countries in Latin America. I’m Dominican so it’s easy for me to move around but even tho… after COVID things have been crazy…

[@gsanand86]

Colombia progresses two steps forward and go 4 steps backwards at the same time. Always has and always will.

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

I m just back from las terrenas, las galleras playa chica well it s not safe at all!!!!!

[@Mrfitness575]

Rubbish nation bruv

[@danielh9844]

Thank you, I think your analysis of the causes of the increase in crime there is spot-on. Another factor are the tourists who treat the city like their personal Las Vegas or Disneyland, where anything goes. That's bound to attract even more predators.

[@MrSlimdaddybim]

It's cool when I'm searching for a certain topic and a familiar face shows up. Glad to see you're doing well Tay! Also, I remember your video from Bogota a while back. Maybe you could do a comparison video between the two. Did you feel safer in Bogota?

[@anna_m59]

Pandemic hit the entire world economy and I can imaging that lead to more crime especially in the developing countries. Just look what happened in Indonesia especially in Bali. We get the same message during the last two years what you described.

[@charlesbennett7688]

I got massages today went to bathroom woman stole all my money a lot of crooks in Medellin now

[@danshroyer8932]

Soon to travel take your advice tah thanks and God bless

[@juanpAAA2059]

You did well to blendin, that was a key strategy. I would recommend it to all tourist tho.

[@wrightworld4556]

Excellent video editing

[@TahJetiyamon]

thank you so much:)

[@markodusanya4442]

wow was thinking of going solo but not sure now but good information dont want to travel all that way to feel paranoid can do that here in uk

[@brokerthanyou1]

This is very sad as I was looking at moving to Columbia. I think what you see happening in Columbia is starting to happen Globally the pandemic changed are worl. Thank you for this so well done video. I love your open mind to the people of Columbia

[@stonew1927]

It's ColOmbia. You're welcome . . .

[@ChrisBCartagena]

Dont walk around with new Iphone in hand for starters

[@whatsgood001]

I’m confused. Is walking around with an iPhone the problem? Or is it the fact that people are getting robbed the problem?

[@latinpunk92]

@@whatsgood001 Both! But iPhone is more of status symbol especially in Colombia, making you more of a target.

[@elchantajista]

Medellin has a big scopolamine problem also

[@hjmendoza71]

I have been here for one year and zero problems in Medellin

[@samthepoet107]

You probably got camouflage and blend in like a grasshopper in a cornfield.

[@johnrooney507]

Speak English among friends with IPhone out?

[@hjmendoza71]

@@samthepoet107 I'm Mexican I don't look Colombian

[@samthepoet107]

@@hjmendoza71 you obviously blend in there if you had zero problems in one year. Listening to Tah relate what happened to her is like listening to one of Alfred Hitchcock's thriller movies.

[@ontheroad5555]

@@FlamencoOz knowing the language helps too. When I was in high school a Hispanic student was mouthing off about a black teacher. After he heard enough of her he responded in Spanish. He was actually from Panama where there are lots of black people who speak Spanish. Another time some students were talking about a white lady teacher in Spanish then she responded. They were surprised she can speak Spanish fluently. It's weird thinking because in high school we had Spanish classes. If anyone learns the language well they can become fluent regardless of their race.

[@jqight740]

Colombia 🇨🇴 is scary, very scary. If you don’t keep your head on a swivel

[@bhutchin1996]

I was there in 2017 right before the massive immigration and well before Covid. It still wasn't the safest city even then. The average Colombian makes under the equivalent of $500 USD a month, and many women there still want nice things and to be wined and dined, so foreigners get targeted by both women and men. Some of the women may just want a better life, but others are involved with male criminals. That's the underbelly of the city few people pay attention to. Great city, friendly people, but there's also the criminal element, and the people looking for easy money. If you're a foreigner, locals will think you have lots of money, and compared to them, you do. Unlike the United States and even neighboring Brazil, there's no social net or welfare programs in Colombia, and Covid hit them really hard. El Poblado and Laureles really get hyped up, so that's where most foreigners go, including expats who essentially pay as much for housing there as they would in their home countries, thus driving up the cost of living for everybody. I speak Spanish, and even back in 2017 I heard locals complain about all the gringos in their city. Sometimes when I had casual conversations with women, husbands and male co-workers would literally pull them away from me. In a lot of ways I don't blame them because it's long been popular as a city with very beautiful women and known for attracting the kind of male tourists who are there for partying, drugs, and women.

[@poobado]

Guy on a moto snatched my cell Phone right out of my hands. Be very careful and I was in Laureles.

[@travelsquadd]

Sorry for your misfortune. I love Colombia and visit frequently. I agree with your decision to leave. We all have our own experiences as travelers. I was recently In Europe and bad things kept happening. I tried to stick it out,but things got even worse. I should have went with my gut instinct, and left in the beginning.

[@poobado]

Use Uber rather than taxis. Sit in the front as she said because Uber is illegal in the country.

[@ericsmith1801]

I was low on money by the time it was time to head back to the US so I stayed at a cheap hotel at Avenida Venezuela and 19th. This is the Santa Fe region of Bogota. They say it is not safe there but I stayed there two weeks, one week with no money but the owner of the hotel agreed that I pay back the final week of rent when I get my money in five days or so. It worked out.

[@illbill645]

A buddy of mine moved there in 2016. He stayed there for about two years with his two teenage daughters and his wife. He said it was safe and he had no problems. Not sure I believed him then and I know I would not go there now.

[@pablo-oq8is]

l love Colombia but I do agree with the Dangreous part is the biggest aspect in Colombia that I hate the most but economically Colombia isn't that bad investing in Colombia is actully a good Idea.

[@markamos5207]

Hello Tah! Thank you for zanother

[@robertdominicanrepublic]

We are having the exact same problem with crime here in the Dominican Republic. Yes the AI Resorts are fantastic but read any local news online (in Spanish) and you may be blown away but it's nowhere near as bad as it is in the USA.

[@aymanomar4524]

Is Envigado or Sabaneta more safe?

[@memetokstv7411]

Pretty equal, maybe Envigado has an edge. Both are by far safer than poblado or laureles. Blows my mind why tourists obsess over them.

[@SombraLocs]

Do you need a covid vaccine to get into Columbia?

[@TahJetiyamon]

Yes I did

[@SombraLocs]

@@TahJetiyamon I just got back. The only thing I needed was a covid test and Checkmig That's it.

[@knks3052]

God Bless U!

[@vincentnnyc]

As a solo female traveler and doesn’t speak the local language like Spanish, there are certain part of the world that you shouldn’t visit like Medellin as of 2022. Maybe it will change in the future, but not now

[@mrs2641]

It’s looks pretty safe for me especially that I’m a boy, but I hear Nigeria is worst even Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland doesn’t Recommend it, but challenge accept

[@MarceloG..]

Unfortunately after the pandemic and events going on everywhere like the war, inflation and shortage of supplies... there will be a lot of places in the world that will become very unsafe. Be very careful where you go and stay safe Tah.

[@beatpirate8]

i went there 6 years ago and certainly had to be careful. there are not a lot of asians and i stuck out even though i wore simple things. i did navigate w my phone during the day and noticed people staring at me and tracking me. however i am a smart traveler and do more day time things and get home early. i went dancing one night. i paraglided. did a mural tour. i miss bird watching the most in the carribean coast . its a lovely country. perhaps pandemic has made all in this world more desperate. be careful anywhere in these streets.

[@victormendez8811]

I will never ever visit any country in South America! I enjoy travelling I have visited over 30 countries but my personal safety is priority number 1!

[@thegiftedone]

Visit Chile! It’s beautiful and nothing like the other countries!

[@walkingstick6655]

Worse than what? When? If you have to provide so many cautions to visit a place, is it even worth visiting? What significant art, culture can be derived from Colombia? I guess fine to visit, perhaps not worth the effort?

[@doremivivi1236]

Hey every where is bad now, New York City got worst, I think the two years lack down has caused too much poverty every where, because of so much crime I left the Big Apple, a city where i used to live most of my life, and a city that I have loved so much! But it's going down the hill!

[@NomadShifu]

Capital of Antioquia province, a fertile region famous for its coffee plantations and its flower farms, for its orchids and butterflies, it is known as the City of Eternal Spring for its idyllic climate. Everywhere you turn there seem to be new things happening.

[@ColombianTraveler]

I had a place in Cali, Colombia for six months and at the time my girlfriend had her cell phone robbed twice, so she said but maybe she just wanted a new cell phone.

[@spirittravels.]

"No dar Papaya" has always been the case in Medellin. Travellers need to get acquainted with the basic safety protocols before they go there. It is not like your Home Country.

[@stefannyroldanescobar5197]

Hi Tah! Do you still want to visit Costa Rica? We are right now in dry season that is the one perfect to explore part of the country and in May it starts the rainy season that actually you can enjoy as well but definitely you can take a much more advantage of the dry season 😊 I hope you can visit us and enjoy the Pura vida ✌🏻🇨🇷

[@CedricSmith-un6vm]

You are really pretty, I am happy you are okay.

[@Sir.Black.]

Talking truth! But crime is at all-time high in all Latam countries after the pandemic, even in the US...

[@michaelfirestone7440]

TAH SAFEST ADVISE STAY AWAY FROM COLUMBIA FOR AWHILE, STAY SAFE AND BE WELL LOVE ♥

[@jcp012000]

Colombia... Not Columbia

[@007thematrix007]

bogota has been a dangerous city since way back when .....

[@devildog3799]

If you are man that looks like you can handle themselves, you’ll be fine.

[@nicchagall6075]

Why people are going to Medellin ? I am in Bogota it is pretty safe, a lot of Police, I am walking alone at night no problem.

[@Muratt906]

Crime is up everywhere in the world..maybe you should mention that also in the video before singling out Medellin

[@nicchagall6075]

Paris is pretty safe. They rob only in the metro pickpocket. But you can walk with your phone at day night without problem.

[@tariqkhan3735]

👍👍👍

[@thegiftedone]

Why would u go there? Taking pics….etc….haven’t you seen and heard the dangers? Why would u put yourself in a situation where there’s probabilities?…..it’s like going ski diving with a parachute that may or may not open!…it’s common sense….I guess it’s not so common anymore….

[@LegacyInBlood]

It's funny how you pronounce "Spanish" 😁 The "sh" should sound like how you pronounce "shoot" or "shit"

[@TahJetiyamon]

lol 😂

[@kellysavalas5937]

Tah I thought you went back home after NY

[@TahJetiyamon]

i will:)

[@kellysavalas5937]

@@TahJetiyamon Just be safe, otherwise this Canadian will come rescue you and take you home back to Thailand.

[@zoiemelifestyle9279]

❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪

[@sontruong2301]

👍😎

[@basitsiddiqi2950]

Sorry to hear about your scary situation. I hope it doesn't deter you from travel experiences in the future. I will point out a couple of things though. You appear to be traveling to the more dangerous parts of Medellin(not sure intentionally or not). You took some video shots between the 6:00 and 8:00 minute mark in Veracruz, Centro de Medellin. This area is full of drugs, gangsters and prostitution. Taking values and a camera here is putting yourself at risk. Please research the areas you are going to before taking video's there. No likes are worth the experience you went through. Tips for anyone traveling to Medellin - Laureles area is mostly safe - day or night Milla De Oro area is mostly safe - day or night Provenza(Eating area) is mostly safe - day or night Parque Lleras Area is safe before 8:00PM In General, Don't wear Jewelry, shorts(for men) or anything fancy.

[@anthonycruz5569]

I just left Colombia. I was in Cartagena and Medellin for over a week. Nothing happened to me and my friends. Granted, we are all Latinos and speak Spanish (some better then others). After the global lockdowns, everyone is traveling again and bringing lots of money to spend. Colombians, who make on a average of $200-$300USD are taking note of all the tourists who are coming to their country and are coming with their expensive iPhones and thousands of dollars to spend. It sad that some are stealing or robbing, but don't be an idiot and show off your wealth or you will be robbed very quickly. In Los Angeles, people are getting robbed just as frequently.

[@salvadors6669]

this si way too dramatic. As someone from another third world country this is just the bread and butter of every third world country. If you are having issues ona third world country it's because your own expectations. It's called third world country for a reason and there's even a saying in english that goes "You get what you pay for". Of course there's gonna be a language barrier, you put yourself in that position. EVERYONE knows not to pull out an expensive phone in a dangerous area. This doens't apply to an specific country

[@DBM1234-d1f]

-Medellin #1 en calidad de vida 2022 (COLOMBIA COMO VAMOS -Medellin #1 en el indice de ciudades modernas (DNP) -Medellin es la ciudad #1 que mas tributa por cada 10 mil habitantes (DANE) -Medellin ya es Distrito especial de ciencia, tecnologia e innovacion -Medellin ya supero a cartagena en turistas internacionales (MIGRACION COLOMBIA) -Medellin designada como la unica sede de latam para la cuarta revolucion industrial (FORO ECONOMICO MUNDIAL) -Medellin y new york son las 2 unicas ciudades americanas en ganar un "WORLD CITY PRIZE" que es el nobel del urbsnismo mundial (premio que se entrega cada 2 años por el gobierno de singapur) - 8 de las 10 empresas mas grandes del pais provienen de medellin. - medellin en 2013 fue elegida entre 180 ciudades del mundo como la ciudad mas innovadora del planeta (premio entregado por el citi bank group y wall street journal de new york) - medellin es sede de las 2 ferias de moda, insumos y textiles mas grandes de latinoamerica COLOMBIATEX Y COLOMBIAMODA - los alumbrados navideños de medellin son los mas grandes de colombia y estan entre los 10 mejores del mundo - medellin es la ciudad con mas tuneles, puentes, deprimidos, intercanvios viales, soterrados y tuneles del pais. - Medellin y Miami son las 2 mecas de la industria musical latinoamericana. - "TIMEOUT" declaro a Medellin como la tercer mejor ciudad del planeta para visitar en 2022. - los WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS premiaron a Medellin como DESTINO LIDER EMERGENTE DE SURAMERICA 2022. - los años 2020, 2021 y 2022 son los 3 años con menor indice de homicidios en medellin en 40 años.

[@DiogenesDaDawg1010]

Except that thugs love to take advantage of tourists. Medellin will lose out so much money once tourist will stop coming

[@sergiorey2377]

don´t cry

[@Hoolbrooks1984]

Colombia has NOT the highest poverty in Latin America, don’t say things that are not true. You haven’t gone to any other Latin American countries yet. Be fair with your subscribers.

[@internationalhospitalitywo480]

OMG 😱 the knife. Wow. That is so tragic. Please never, ever, ever, ever, visit that wicked dangerous country again. Mexico or El Salvador or Guatemala are just the places for you!

[@charlesbennett7688]

Not good anymore

[@54bigray]

Yeah good info great city but there have been too many tourists there making it ripe for crime

[@jeffreypullis696]

Blend in and dont have expensive watches, jewelry, or phones!

[@mrxiong2567]

There is dangerous everywhere. Even here in the USA.

[@TahJetiyamon]

i agree:)

[@Sapientiaa]

USA doesn’t compare to many places in Colombia.

[@cspdx11]

It's easier to avoid bad areas in USA than being safe in Colombia