Talking about Life in Colombia, Dating And More! | Expat Interview

[@HowToExpat]

Go and check out our interview on David's channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5WYk2qspKeraq8 It's the longest interview we've ever done, but we're positive that you'll enjoy it! 😃

[@flowwithrose8782]

Hi,I've been watching your videos since we've plan to go there in colombia,and I'm very excited cause 2 more weeks and we'll be there, just wanna ask about the status of Colombia in terms of Covid-19? Thank you!

[@4eyecandy]

Yes I watched it too! Good stuff!!

[@HowToExpat]

@@flowwithrose8782 It's pretty much back to normal, but you're obligated to wear a mask everywhere you go.

[@flowwithrose8782]

@@HowToExpat that's good to hear,no requirement before entering Colombia except of the negative test result?

[@HowToExpat]

@@flowwithrose8782 Find all the up to date info here: co.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.19366968.1422393998.1610034691-1401399373.1605032385

[@LifewithDavid]

Thank you for having me on and you guys did a great job with the questions. It was a lot of fun hanging out.

[@HowToExpat]

Thanks for doing this with us. We are already looking forward to a next round!😉

[@senorbobbylong9788]

Dave... Are you rocking a fanny pack my man?

[@S.Sarajlic]

When I was in Colombia visiting relatives last year, I was used to open a bar of chocolate. I would offer a piece to each of my surrounding relatives until I almost didn't have a piece for me. That's something I hated...

[@Authentic_Confidence]

@David what do you do for a living there now, are you still selling insurance?

[@biniam2301]

Actually , thank you 🙏 I’m planning for a visit for one month and this help a lot . I will subscribe on your channel 2 to have some ideas

[@abdullahalgasser8071]

Thank you Sam for the interview. Beside your channel, David's channel is my favorite in Colombia. He has a respectful content, and he respects his followers. Yes he talks too much lol, but I enjoy it anyway :) David has got a lot of interviews, and I think he can express and show his ideas clearly with lots of good advises.

[@martinim1998]

I have been to almost all South America countries, know a lot about Latin culture, and I still found this video very interesting! You have to live in Colombia for quite some time, curious about their culture, blend in into their community, observe their behaviors in order to make that type of comments. Hats off to David! Thank you so much! (To David, you never talk too much! That's what we the KZbin audience is for! To listen to your story).

[@4eyecandy]

My two favorite Colombian expat channels together for the first time! Subscribed to you both!

[@HowToExpat]

Thanks!

[@Sebastian-ql9vi]

Great interview! I could sit and listen to David telling stories or giving info on Colombia, all day. I love the banana story.

[@HowToExpat]

So do we!

[@georgepetrin1334]

Pleasant surprise, David with Sam--a twofor. You are two of the most personable people on youtube.

[@HowToExpat]

Thank you!

[@harryrocco7591]

Where does she get off saying 12 years should be the max in years between couples...how arrogant!!!

[@edwardbaran9326]

great collaboration guys. Love all your videos and subscribe to you both. So true what you say about the friendliness of the people in Medellin

[@crob8165]

Thank you for your vids I have a friend that I work with from colombia . Best guy ever but we have a language barrier not real bad but I want to learn as much about his culture as I can . So thank you. We both live in Florida I know very little Spanish

[@mikeA2010]

A HUGE THUMBS UP! love all three of you...all you were missing was Wes! Im coming down on my first exploratory visit in March. Seriously contemplating moving to Colombia🇨🇴

[@HowToExpat]

Thanks!

[@Busybeeee]

Great video and awesome colab. I am Middle Eastern, and no matter what Latin American country I go to I blend in so well especially as I am tanned. When you talk about blending in, it’s not only a question of wearing shorts or pants but also the quality of clothes you wear. As a woman I never wear anything that is expensive, that is foreign, or that may draw attention, including jewelry, and watches. Most thieves will notice. I can also point out foreign tourists just by reading the brand of backpack, sneakers, T-shirts or jackets they have. This can make them a target for thieves. Because of the problems in Venezuela, many desperate Venezuelans, come to Colombia, and some unfortunately turned to crime. The first time I was in Bogotá I nearly had my cell phone pickpocketed, but I felt it right away and stopped the thief then I looked at him right in the eye. He was shameless and acted like nothing happened. Thanks for this video, love Lifewithdavid and love you guys as well! 😊

[@gordonwinter4540]

Love the food-sharing story! I’m from Canada and have never seen that here

[@kevinreily2529]

I live in Bangkok and I love it. As a longtime expat/world traveller I would say "this dating advice" applies to every country a foreigner lives in. There are girls in nightclubs & bars. And girls you meet from friends, at a coffee shop, a dinner party, social events, a mall, a jogging club, art exhibits, and many other social places. Learning languages is a huge plus in all foreign countries. And stay in shape, no matter what culture it is. I recently lost 40 lbs. last year and many more girls smile at me now. LOL.

[@davidpalughi2292]

My wife is peruvian. Agree with the food sharing bit.....very good

[@karrelaw]

Great video, but Tacha cracking up off camera was the best part ;-)

[@HowToExpat]

Lol!

[@tonyma40]

Great video, I seen his channel before, nice person

[@craigsteele8178]

Very informative! Great video on lots of good things to know. Thank you so much.

[@WonderingLOCAL619]

Helping the algorithm. Long time viewer! Love the content.

[@HowToExpat]

Thanks!

[@robertmuir9581]

Great interview from you both ,thank you

[@MarkFloresPlumbingSales]

Davids face was so funny. 🤣 just watch from 0:33

[@Patellsworth1]

Great interview 👍

[@fridamadrid8226]

Great interview!!! I love the way he talks about Colombian women

[@polishpsych]

I am very interested in Colombia and I am watching videos connected to it. Good job with the material.

[@bandeandotj]

CON it comes from the spanish Contra, I say that because i never have seen the definition in English

[@CARACAS1]

Great video. It was fun and comical to watch. Let's see more videos like that one

[@nadicmark-4077]

Great interview great content ..y'all are the best

[@HowToExpat]

Thanks!

[@urbansoulmassage]

Great video 😊 and HAPPY YOU ARE SAFE DAVID👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@scsdrummer]

Good interview. Thank you

[@WheresWes]

Yoooo I see u with the edits and the broll. That production quality tho

[@HowToExpat]

Thanks!

[@johnlithgow6183]

I take it you disagreed with alot of what these guys had to say in regards to women Wes? "If she's working that's a good sign". You probably fell out of your chair when you heard that given that you think if a woman has a good career and is single/men don't find her attractive "then she has nobody but herself to blame"... ??

[@gregingram4996]

Funny, I'm a native of Washington, DC (born and bred), which at one time was the homicide capital of the US. Living there, though, I never gave it a second thought! I'm going to Bogota next year in April (my first time in South America), and I'm a little bit worried, even though from every account I've heard so far, it's perfectly safe! Just use your common sense and take the same reasonable precautions you would in any large city! I've also read that Colombia is a terrific country for lesbian and gay life! There's even a gay hotel in Bogota, the San Sebastian, which is where I'll be staying! I'm brushing up on my Spanish and can hardly wait!

[@dagoudag]

Social life is stronger than in other countries and also family social life. When you are dating or marrying a Colombian you need to know yo are also dating or marrying his or her family. It means you are always involved in a social event like a birthday, a wedding, a party, a visit, a graduation, a funeral, a picnic or the famous weekend social gathering in farms, beaches or family trips. If you say no you will be seen as an antisocial person who needs a medical treatment. Women and family member don’t pay bills in general. If you are inviting them you need to make clear how are you going to pay the bills. If you are in a group of people don’t expect individual bills but just dividing the whole bill by number of people. Parties are also different. You bring liquor and food to a party but you need to know it will be for everybody. This is something that will tell everybody a lot about yourself and your social skills if you don’t know how to share liquor or food with others you will lose points or miles.

[@davidpalughi2292]

Wow. I think im subscribed to both of you. This is great. Lol. Hope to meet you both down there someday. I may be full time there by this time next year......should be there in next few months for a month. Great channels both.....

[@billeagle51]

Great Video..I got a bad one from Barranquilla. But still love Colombia

[@julianweekes]

Very interesting fellas! Will check out David's channell too.... cheers and enjoy your day

[@WeltB]

I love this video... the cultural differences are so true. I travel to Panama and it is the same way. Men wear pants and I always find out what the culture of a place is before I go so I won't stand out. I remember being in Panama and a friend who is Panamanian and I had this discussion. He said, when you are there in Panama they can spot a tourist from a mile away because they are wearing shorts and they are not playing sports. He asked what do people in the US think of someone who wears pants all the time? I told him they don't really stick out or people don't really pay that much attention to them that much unless it is really hot. I said, if it's real hot and you are not an older person and you have jeans on they just think you are literally crazy... not necessarily a foreigner... just crazy. He thought that was hilarious.

[@HowToExpat]

LOL! Thanks for sharing.

[@WeltB]

@@HowToExpat My pleasure... love you guy's content.

[@danielh9844]

I agree, David's videos, like their author, are the most authentic. They can also be quite long. Coincidentally, perhaps, this might be your longest video 😂😂😂

[@downsouth5971]

You guys both have good content.

[@itismemara]

Nice collaboration ❤️ Love both your channel. I agree that Colombia feels good... Love Medellín. But I have been here for 2 months and know 3 people that got robbed (NOT at gun point). One is Colombian 😏 so my point is anyone can be robbed... So just be careful 🇨🇴💛

[@paisapaisita4781]

Fantásticos los dos

[@RameshKumar-zw1ch]

Hi Sam and David , I have been watching your videos for almost 6 months. It is very intellectual when compared to others give more emphasis to only local woman in those countries. Even though I am foreigner living in USA for 40 years since I was a 24 years old, when people say American woman are bad and opportunistic kind hurt my heart. Always we have good and bad people everywhere. That is the reason I like your channel because you never say American woman are bad. I am a IT guy with Ph. D in mathematics and computer science. Anyway I will come to the point , I plan to setup IT computer training and Software consulting in South America. Plan to go to Brazil and Argentina after pandemic is officially gone for good. How is Colombia for IT training and consulting? Anyway thanks for keeping your channel very descent. I believe you’re born in a good family. God bless you.

[@thomashilmersen711]

The vast majority of Colombian women marrying foreigners seem to get divorced pretty fast, as soon as they move to a richer country. At least all the ones I've met did.

[@Robertsdogs]

yay I have 2 cute little dogs Woo hoo! this was Great!

[@Rohawk009]

Lol that is so true about Colombians sharing food lol 😂 thanks Sam nice video

[@thedude1440]

Check out fondo de gallego. Don't be put off by the barrio doce de octubre. The view is amazing while eating la cena. I was there during the match between Medellín & Tolima. Bring a jacket during the evening since the elevation is higher

[@AscendedWarriors]

Hey david. Hahhaa just saw your upload on "the couple" lol

[@rafest6532]

This is so true

[@memojl7195]

Nice meet guys

[@Pamela-travels]

It is sooo true about sharing haha I opened a Hershey bar and had to share with 5 people a small square of chocolate 😜

[@Imonetone]

My Columbian friend always said, "Con un solo huevo, cinco comen."

[@amonzart2379]

Agree 100% with David. Don´t expect to find a decent woman in Colombia if you are used to date or search to hookers from your country.

[@hermesanchico-gomez9070]

David ...you dont say pasar la vaca ....se dice hacer vaca....vamos hacer vaca para la fiesta.....Regards from Hermes and Sabrina in Houston!🇨🇴🇨🇴👍

[@thomashilmersen711]

Hahaha the shorts, baseball cap and tennis shoes. The "foreigner uniform".

[@thomashilmersen711]

The "bad" girls in general will look for foreigners. It is simply a way to get out of Colombia or improve their lifestyle. It is often very hard to know the real motivation why they are with you.

[@stoneecash]

I just got back from two months in Medellin. Lived in Laureles, Poblado (Manila), and Envigado. GREAT PLACE! WONDERFUL people! Beautiful women!! Delicious food too! Notwithstanding, and although maybe OK to gringos when asking directions, what I don't agree with in this video, is the guest's assessment of the Medellin police. Especially, the horrible USMED (the anti-riot police). People from the USA need to know -- the police all over Colombia, although it is mostly still happening in Cali, have already murdered over 47 protestors when I left in June (and the protests had just started this April 2021). Over 80 other people had DISAPPEARED so they're probably dead. 90% are college-aged, so essentially children!.....There's a bunch of videos out there of the police shooting at protestors, breaking business' glass windows so they would have an excuse to harm protestors, etc. The Colombian PD have been so abusive that the United Nations had gotten involved. I have a great video that I had made from the steps of my apartment, of the police chasing protestors and shooting tear gas canisters at them -- if anyone want's to see it, shoot me your email address......But YES, the Medellin police will probably not ask you for a bribe unless you are Colombian.

[@diceflawless9115]

Why would someone from US go to Colombia to protest and be involved with all that?

[@Leonardo-1]

Hello David! Big time snow storm hit Texas this week, lots of down power lines and massive car pile ups on the highways. Aren't you sad you are missing all that excitement in Texas? I am just sure you are!

[@HowToExpat]

Lol! Sounds like lot's of fun😅

[@bryanmagriz229]

Hey guys! I see that you have the option to schedule appointments to speak to you. I would like to reach out in regards to starting a business and possibly living in Colombia for a while. Aside from personal things, I am looking for answers to questions like: - Can I start a business in Colombia without losing my US citizenship? - What legal documents are required in order to create an LLC or Corporation? - Can you connect me with Colombians who speak english that are looking for jobs that pay around four times more than the colombian minimum wage? Etc... If you have the answers to these questions, I would be really eager to have a consultation for an hour or two. I speak both english and spanish fluently and would love to learn more about the culture and the people as well. I am planning to go to Colombia in a month or two.

[@HowToExpat]

Hi Bryan, please email us to [e-mail]

[@paul_the_merciful]

Bogota shorts..lol Cartenaga shots are the most practical.. Medellin shorts..

[@gustavogomez7331]

It seems like this is a review of Medellin. Which i have heard it has become safer in recent years. Bogota might be different. I hear about a lot of corruption and abuse from the authorities there. I'm sure it also depends on the area you live in.

[@Authentic_Confidence]

You mentioned that you use a virtual number with a US zip code. Do you still use that service, if so which one do you recommend

[@rogerbrown7659]

What about shorts and sandles in the coastal cities? Cargagena and Santa Marta?

[@HowToExpat]

Most locals even in Santa Marta and Cartagena wear jeans unless they're at the beach to go swimming.

[@stephengenois2969]

In Santa Marta polos colorados , is it safe ? Do you recommend tu buy a condo hotel?

[@skiptracer4313]

I got rob in Costa Rica at machete point lol

[@ok-ct7yr]

Good dudes

[@mikemclane8821]

I am interested in relocation - thanks!

[@JGAstaiza]

It's true. The con is, it becomes a way of stealing under the fake argument that one is obliged to share.

[@vapeusaandexpatrelocation8418]

Well nice informative video. I have notice in several videos that we male expats must wear long pants to blend in but honestly why as soon as I talk they know I am not from here.

[@diceflawless9115]

So you're not picked out of the crowd as a target to get robbed

[@elfulano5884]

I am curious. What impressions do the Swiss have of Colombia?

[@HowToExpat]

You mean Swiss people in general? I think most people still believe the bad stereotype, but the younger generation is starting to make their own impressions by traveling to Colombia and other countries that are portrayed ad "bad" and "super dangerous". That's actually another reason why we started this channel to dismiss the bad stereotypes.

[@elizabetholivia1661]

I am here to find some tips of dating a colombian man .. but most videos are how to date a colombian woman ... Is there anyone colombian who can tell some tips?????? .. because I am Asian girl .. and my first boyfriend is a colombian .. I had lot of problems and difficulties ... most of couple in Asia are not hot ... and men dont like when their girlfriends wear shorts but my colombian man say nothing to that ... is it something wrong or normal or what ?

[@viajerozz]

Good video thanks! I myself was robbed at knifepoint in Cali..with my girlfriend ho was carrying her documents as she had just arrived. "Coincidentlly" the next day we got a call from a family who had "found" her papers and returned them to us for a reward. Uh huh...at least she got her papers back. Honestly, I never met anyone in COlombia who hadn't been robbed at some point or other..just the way it is :-)

[@Fritzchen]

Therefore leave your passport in your hotel or accommodation first. As a tourist, you don't have to take one with you. I'll take my ID. Don't show expensive valuables around. In the last 25 years I have flown to Cali several times and have gone to places where as a gringo it is better not to go. nothing ever happened to me.

[@viajerozz]

@@Fritzchen True dat..actually I never carry my passport and they missed the money I had in a money belt. It was just bad luck I was returning home after visiting an ATM and my gf had just arrived from another city and was carrying all her documents.

[@j.aguilar590]

Does anyone know what happened to David? He disappeared?

[@mapleleaf7530]

Good chat guys .not sure of other guys chanle ..can you drop the name here tganks 👀

[@elvisgarciadejesus]

Just a correction because l’ve lived in both. Dominican Republic is much safer than Colombia by far.

[@HowToExpat]

Interesting! We have traveled the whole island, and we actually feel a lot safer in Colombia.

[@elvisgarciadejesus]

@@HowToExpat Stop bashing DR, you always do it. We all know DR is a great country. DR dont have the social and financial problems you will find in Colombia. Believe me, l know what l’m tallying about. You are obsessed with Colombia, but its not even closed a safe destination. You are wrong and stop criticizing my Dominican brothers and also stop pretending that you are colombian, you are not. Stop fooling yourself. Colombia has 10 time more homeless and more poverty than DR and we all know it. Also there more prostitution in Colombia than in DR.

[@airportatheist1645]

❤️

[@MomentswithDavid]

Now he's in Mexico

[@Ian-of9oi]

I am almost 40. I never wear shorts.

[@notta3d]

Great video.

[@dzikijohnny]

Hey also give how to meet a bad girl..,asking for a friend.

[@comrade916]

I've been to Colombia a few times.. Many good people, but also many bad.. Personally, I could never live there for so many reasons..

[@statisticianwordnpl4071]

hii im form italy, 24 y.old and i want to make a new experience in medelline- i m in it field, i m still studyng, can i ask you what do you do as a job? how did you find it? is it possible from italy move to medelline and be in contct with company. ps i know only english. thanks ciao from florencee ;)

[@dylanr8481]

David looks so stoned lol

[@kiddtuffnuff]

i diagree you gotta fight,the one time i ddint fight was 5 guys stopped me walking up a hill in costa rica when i was drunk,i still was gonna fight but fell back wards in dicth and they had a machete up to my neck and if i said no they wouldve cut my head off so i backed down

[@williamarbelaez5382]

DAVID IS wright on how to meet women is to meet thru mutual friends and that she is has a job or studying.

[@carlosanderson4479]

David kinda looks like David Villa the footballer.

[@live4yourself_]

Those are just tips for women in general lol. It does seem like a lot of American men go to other countries because they believe women will throw themselves at them.

[@gladiator-dh5cb]

If you want to look silly then def get out there in Medellin or even better Bogota in shorts. You will have accomplished looking silly. Guaranteed.

[@nikoladjidjimilovic3261]

😉😁😘

[@2001lextalionis]

no dar papaya compadres

[@grod805]

He must have terrible luck in Mexico. I lived there four months, never paid a bribe

[@ElDonWillie]

lmfao went to Presto Today that shit was so garbage. The ketchup was so nasty like watered down.

[@bcvbard]

Presto burgers are terrible! LOL

[@newyorkers30]

I want meet a good Colombian girl

[@mariagarcia-dw8pn]

becarfuly whit you cell phone

[@ricks3905]

how could a man meet woman 55-70 yrs. old?

[@fashionschoolsnitch6866]

Do men actually travel to get laid? Gosh...

[@ng7306]

Calling with a virtual number = misleading

[@gladiator-dh5cb]

Not really buddy , Im in the insurance world as well and sell my services nationwide and to all US territories. In addition when you get support from whatever company 10 times out of 10 those people on the phone you are speaking to are not in your state and def. not in your city. That is reality and if you do not like that I suggest you stop getting assistance on the phone.

[@ng7306]

@@gladiator-dh5cb Faking your geography is misleading especially if your purpose is to sell sh*t to people. Period. The only reason to fake it is to create trust so you can sell them crap afterwards. Imagine you meet someone in real life and starting off with a lie, because that’s what a virtual number is: a lie. Why do you think all these tech support scam call centres use fake aka virtual numbers?