Why You Will HATE Living In Colombia 🇨🇴

[@0113Naruto]

I’m Colombian. Everything you said is 100% correct.

[@totallysawthat]

I'm Colombian and everything said was obvious and exists in America too (Safety in Baltimore, New York, Chicago I feel is worse). I guess if you're a foreigner this might be helpful. But I get gringo prices too due to my accent, Colombians can even tell you're from another city in Colombia even.

[@jeminigemi]

No place is perfect. And if you spend long enough time anywhere, you will get sick of it. I have friends all over the world, and they all are sick of where they are from. I guess it's just nature. South Americans are sick of poverty and corruption and see North America as a golden land. And north Americans are sick of the consumer culture and garbage weather, and see south America as a paradise. Every place gets crappy once you get rid of the rose colored glasses.

[@WheresWes]

good point

[@markpatterson8622]

Lol, the list of Colombians wanting to come to the USA is much much longer than the list of Americans that want to come to Colombia. Only on internet echo chambers are Americans interested in going to Colombia

[@jeminigemi]

@@markpatterson8622 definitely true, but I don't see the point of your post. We are talking about those willing to move countries in the first place. Most Americans don't even have a passport since it's the "best country in the world" lol. Yes, South Americans in general want to come to the USA since South America is obviously very poor and they want to flee poverty. But there are also people in the USA who are just like me. Fortunate enough to have money and/or a remote job, and want something more than living in a consumer culture within a nameless suburb. I understand South America isn't perfect (and I would know since I've already spent 18 months down there so I think I can speak from experience). While as mentioned, no place is perfect, I would STILL rather take a chance on a full time move to Cuenca Ecuador (the place I am aiming to live in) since the food, weather, culture, environment and overall quality of life are just so much nicer than anything I would ever find in the USA. If this is not something you are interested in, why are you watching this channel? Your shitposting is unproductive here.

[@markpatterson8622]

@@jeminigemi fair point, it could be considered shit posting but I get annoyed when people post blatantly untrue things like "North Americans see South America as a promise land" when the majority of Americans don't give South America a passing thought. Fair point tho, I should probably spend my time more productively than shit posting on expat videos

[@reycondor8083]

@@markpatterson8622 well, my mom is colombian and she moved back once she retired

[@carlgriffith4660]

There is some merit to the points you bring up but none of them will affect you if you adapt to the culture and environment. I am American and have a second home in Colombia very close to Rio Negro, outside Medellin. My wife and I spend about six months or more a year there. If you assimilate into the culture and the environment, you will find people to help you and work with you to making your transition much better. We have over time made good contacts with trades people that anytime we need a repair at home, these people we have developed a repour with will come and do the work, as promised and on time. Safety is no different than in the US. You learn what areas you can exist in and what areas to stay out of. Common sense. In our neighborhood we all look out for each other, and I know of no crimes occurring in the immediate area where we live. Bureaucracy, like in the US, you learn the system and find what works best. Is it different, yes, but nothing you cannot overcome. Again, knowing people can help you a lot. As far as Spanish goes, I think it is mandatory if you live in any country, you know it's language. I learned mine over the years from the streets in Miami, FL. I have improved greatly as I live in Colombia. I will never speak as a local, but it's not bad...LOL! These problems, I observed, are also experienced by Latinos migrating to the USA. The problem many Latinos have is that they come to the USA, and they live in small areas, in large cities where others from their country of origin live. They will only shop and do business in stores owned by others from their country. They want to live in a small micro culture that represents the culture they come from. I know a number of Latinos that do this and never learn any English but live in the USA. Sad, but true. As humans we migrate the world, but still have an inner desire to retain the culture we are born into. I will add that the USA is more accommodating in this desire for Colombians, than say, Colombia is for Gringos living there. It's all good, I love Colombia and it's people.

[@samchoon4864]

Yes I left Medellin, was not for me, too many scams and crime.

[@WestSideGorilla1980]

I loved it there, but the inexpensive drugs and everything got to me after a week. I went nuts on every vice lol I'd move there if I had any self control lol

[@fernandoantoniosalazar9934]

This is one of the best analysis of Colombia I've seen in a long time. It's crude but true all the way. Most KZbin references are generally good, but travel oriented about all the friendly and diverse people, topografical wonders, unique history, amazing food, political, social, economical references,recent modern intrastructure (too many malls), beautiful women (booties), etc... Which is ALL true but most KZbinrs only mention sporatically the street crime element as a "watch out for that" segment in their Colombia tourist trap coverage. Overall, the travel aspect is awesome and true! However, the "living in Colombia" reality aspect is another. In other words, the honeymoon phase can convince anyone in the world the following... You can do a zipline better in Colombia near actual cities than in Costa Rica, have better coffee than in Brasil, visit more architectually diverse cities than Ecuador, understand Spanish best and better than Chile, see more greener mountains then Peru, meet more ethnically diverse people then Argentina, experience "somewhat" better bureacracy/democracy then Venezuela, sip on coca leaf tea like in Bolivia, travel more square miles beaches alone than in the whole country of Uruguay, indulge in more attractions then Paraguay, see more original and better soap operas than in Mexico, see more beautiful women then in Central America as a whole, etc... BUT I like your synopsis on Colombia after the honeymoon phase, right on the money.. You nailed it! P.S Colombia needs more "chinos!" (Koreans, Japanese, Chinese, Philipinos etc..) Welcome!

[@WheresWes]

Cheers bro thank you

[@Yalbou]

Lol argentina is way more diverse ethnically than colombia

[@RobertKing2012]

Appreciate the honesty. I live in Panama and no one talks openly about the bad here just the good. I'm considering moving to Colombia, Medellin first. I'm actually looking for a Christian, Colombian women to marry, just like you did, so I'm inspired by your story...

[@pedritonavaja13]

@@RobertKing2012go to church ⛪️ your gonna find it . Usually this church have also social activities outside the normal stuff

[@xgtwb6473]

First day and I am crossing a green light at a crossing, a moped pulls up several meters where the cars are stopped, right in front of me. I just stood there and looked into the eyes of the kid on the back, then they went.

[@tombernard4612]

Hola Wes, que tal, que mas ! truth truth and more truth , es verdad a todo dijiste!! Preach brother, I love to hear the truth and you speak truth. And yes I can talk because my wife is a paisa. I happen to be Canadian. I agree with absolutely everything you said, except for one thing, even in Medellin you hardly hear English unless you go a typical tourist trap like Poblado. I lived in Medellin 8 months and barely heard English at all... But I'm absolutely fine with that this is a Spanish-speaking country after all. .. Suerte !

[@WheresWes]

thanks bro!

[@ChrisBCartagena]

Good advice!

[@dcbornrob]

Great info Wes

[@WheresWes]

thanks Rob!

[@DINO_DRAWS]

Thanks for the heads up

[@lamont768]

I like your unbiased perspective on this topic. I have visited Colombia around 33 times in the past. I have had multiple night stays in Cali, Barranquilla, Manizales, Medellin, Armenia and Cartagena. I know I do not want to live there permanently. I don't care what the women look like. It would be interesting if you do a video about the island of San Andres to see if it is Ex-Pat friendly.

[@deloredan]

33 times????

[@lamont768]

@@deloredan Yes, I visited Colombia that much between 2005 to 2016. I kept getting caught up in physcial relationships with pretty Colombianas and could not think straight.

[@Ramsefall]

Ex-pat friendly? I'd respond by saying that if you arrive with currency, they'll gladly receive it. I spent a few days on the island and found the employees and services as accommodating as any resort (not typically a fan of resorts but was with a traveling companion who was content not getting too far out of his comfort zone). The authentic island outside of resorts is notably different and foreigners who don't speak conversational Spanish would likely be disappointed. Excursions to the smaller recreational island of Jhonny Key are worth a day trip with such an incredibly clear, 7-colored sea to swim in.

[@ralphlozano9177]

You could be basically talking about any Latin American country as they are similar in their setbacks. I experienced the exact same problems in Mexico but being fluent in Spanish and being Mexican American I know the customs, traditions and make up of Mexicanos in general. I'm of retirement age so the pitfalls you highlighted to me are not so much a deal breaker but the cost of living certainly is and my bang for a buck goes a lot further in sunny, laid back Mexico.

[@dedasalmeida9047]

You can't say that about Brazil for sure

[@Larbear29]

Love your videos man. I find I’m always checking to see if you’ve posted. Just love keeping up with all you’re doing! I know you said you’re slowing down with KZbin videos but I want you to know whenever you do upload they are much appreciated! I am interested in South American / Columbian culture so I appreciate your hard work with them. I’ve learned a lot over the years. God bless!

[@WheresWes]

Cheers bro thanks for watching!

[@SenorJuan2023]

@@WheresWes Is your wife Colombian, Asian, American ?

[@flagrantdrvms]

It's easier to get mugged in Downtown LA or in any borough in NYC. :) The States is by far way more unsafe than a city like Medellin. I'm not saying Colombia is super safe but you never hear about a school shooting in Colombia or someone going postal at a department store. Just sayin'. I've been living in Colombia for three years and I've never had a bad encounter with anyone. The issue with a lot of expats is that they go to cities like Medellin to find women and then essentially get scammed like you state in your video.

[@helenatube]

This comment is incredibly biased, but ok

[@WheresWes]

Expats always like to compare the worst parts of the US with the best parts of Colombia. How u gonna compare downtown LA to where u live, probably poblado or laureles. Compare el Centro to Downtown LA and Colombia is still way more dangerous. Compare Beverly hills to poblado and Colombia is still more dangerous.

[@johnnash7350]

You've never been to Medellin.. I would say Medellin is more dangerous, because as a white gringo looking dude, its easier for them to see that I'm an outsider in Medellin.. harder in the states, although if I'm a whitey in a dangerous black area its possible... but it Medellin lots of the crime comes into the nicer areas.. in the states that not as true, also in the state, the consequences of breaking the law are usually much greater if its something like murder.. in Colombia this women was involved in killing this gringo and she was still out hanging out with her friends while I was in Medellin..

[@Jumbo37279]

You crazy af if you think that

[@AllForTheGame]

I think you're silly.

[@TheMotaExperience]

very good information

[@TheSlashSlingingSlasher]

Hey I sent you the phase 1,2,3 etc post. The more I talk with gringos in medellin, the more they are on phase 5 lol but more specifically gringos in medellin who have been scoped and robbed. Smh. I'm looking at manizales and what is really striking is the greenery. Wide open green grass. Looks nice

[@WheresWes]

thanks for the DM bro!

[@sgkenswil]

Having lived all over the world and now in Colombia (eje cafetero), my negatives: class system (having to show wealth as entry to upper social circles), traffic and not taking agreements serious (Colombians are 'flexible' which can be a positive and a negative). I don't have issues with safety and bureaucracy, having lived in non-western countries before. Other than that, this is my favorite place to live (eje cafetero specifically).

[@WheresWes]

which city r u in?

[@sgkenswil]

@@WheresWes Cerritos, Pereira

[@jonassilva376]

I love Colombia but actually considering moving to Thailand because it is a lot safer

[@CaleMcMartin]

Lol that reddit you posted at the beginning is too accurate

[@greensahuaro2834]

Right on the Money!!!!!

[@flaco6194]

Just came back from Colombia.... Dawg, Medellin is the most badass place i ever been. Safety depends on WHERE you are at & WHO it is your hanging around with. Plain and simple. Just don't be stupid.

[@soonhohyun]

I was planning going to medellin but I was rob few blocks away from bogota airport myself 2 to 3 years ago so Colombia became not go unless you want to get robbed like me by gun point with people on bikes

[@wickman.r4662]

Thank you for video: Conversational Fluency in 3 months & tips & struggles

[@oswaldoaguirre8634]

Aprecio su sinceridad, muchas cosas tienen que mejorar en Colombia. La principal cualidad es que la gente no es solitaria como en los Estados Unidos.

[@WheresWes]

De acuerdo

[@wickman.r4662]

Elefun Spanish school in Estadio is only one block from where you lived during the COVID pandemic. I like Spanish immersion with the greenroomies 😮

[@WheresWes]

Yup yup thats how I found it

[@johnnash7350]

I have spent months in Colombia and specifically Medellin over the years.. recently I was staying there, and I'm just done, tired of not being able to safely walk around the city, tired of air pollution, tired of crime, scams, seeing poverty everyday, people begging for money, horrible gringo expats that are highly toxic bros and trashy people.. tired of most women being single mothers, trying to get money from me, tired of the sex tourism energy, tired of door guys questioning who I have over (one disrespected my girlfriend and thought she was a prepaga), Tired of the horribly run "nice" gyms.. Body tech, where it took 5-10 minutes just to enter every time, because they don't know how to run a gym, tired of the noise (especially Poblado) the chaos of how things are run in Colombia.. I could go on and on.. The women are beautiful, but I prefer Blondes, so Poland is more for me and plus in those European countries can have more meaningful conversation..

[@Bogotaeverything]

I could understand your points and that is why many colombians leave the country. As for the single moms, I could say that abortions are still frowned upon in this society and the men follow a toxic pattern of leaving both partner and kids as if being a dad was not a responsibility of its own regardless of the relationship with the mother and they select their girlfriends because of their looks, so once the passion is gone, there is no compatibility. I agreed until you said that the polish could have a more meaningful conversation as if colombianas were stupid or something. People in Eastern Europe are in general more blunt, more rough and less helpful or nice than colombians. If you want to date a beautiful blonde woman you have to have money. Eastern European women say that beauty is expensive and if you have good genes, you should have a rich husband. I lived in Russia for six years and there was a consistent pattern of the women moving to the Caribbean or South America with a latino guy that was on the uglier side and dump him for a guy that was rich and attractive. One of the girls even dumped her Peruvian guy here in Bogotá to date a better looking Colombian. They're extremely emotional but also ice cold when it comes to taking decisions for their own benefit.

[@r3dp1ll]

I was a month in Medellin and that was also my impression. The girls are hard work and unreliable. And the gym thing made me laugh, same here in Mexico. It's a joje and you pay 40 usd a month for a "nice" gym. I gave up. Too messy. If I stay here long term, I'll pick an accommodation with a shared gym.

[@comedywriter8408]

I will agree with you in the fact that in general most Colombians do not speak English. My girlfriend who I met in Madrid and was a well known model in Spain, didn't speak any English. Which was good for me, as I learned to speak fluent Spanish by living with her and immersing myself in her language. She is from Ibaque, and we have travelled most years from Spain, to see her family and friends in Ibaque. I listened to your comments on Ibaque, it's an unusual place, in that it's a city but doesn't feel like a city. Ibaque is certainly not a tourist destination, primarily because very few people there speak English. There is almost a distrust of non Spanish speakers. I put that down to the proximity of Ibaque to what was then a very active region where FARC were in control. That is not true today, but when I first visited Ibaque, there was a real risk of kidnap and being held for ransom. I had one very close call which I won't go in to detail here, but in the early years of visiting there, I was always acutely aware that I was a potential target, and you never knew who you could trust. Today, I would say that Ibaque is a relatively safe city to visit, but like most of Colombia you will have a far more enjoyable visit if you have at least some basic knowledge of Spanish and the culture of Colombia. It is though a beautiful country, with a diverse geographic outlay that never fails to impress me.

[@comedywriter8408]

@@agudecar I totally agree with you.

[@mitchel2443]

I live in Ibagué now. Good city, just don't go out much at night. And don't go to sketchy places lol

[@dannyduggan4324]

Asian food is superb. Im living in Thailand and only 1-2 meals each week do I have something western. Good video!

[@WheresWes]

yeah I can't wait for Thai food

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

A friend that has been going to Medellin for 20 years was shot and robbed a few months ago in Poblado….a huge guy and retired police officer. It is NOT like the US.

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

@@misterniceguy67 Yep, bad stuff happens everywhere and Medellin seemed to be a great spot until the Venezuelan financial crisis sent lots of poor desperate people. Seems crime has drastically increased. Witnesses to my friends shooting said the guys spoke with Venezuelan accents. And where I’m from in the US, in the Deep South, we can pretty much leave our doors unlocked. Every law abiding citizen has a gun or two.

[@ringoqu3260]

I'm fromn Vancouver Canada and currently living in barranquilla, honestly i feel the best is to live in colombia maybe only 2-3 month every year. And i do feel its best if you have an american colombian friend in colombia to maybe introduce you some of the colombian local connection if you dont speak spanish before you came here. The system here i feel is a bit corrupted. Well, if you get into a serious criminal case you still need a lawyer but for things like drinking and driving, drug use, or physical fight... police will use these things to grab some money from you just to exchange you some convienience. I think colombian girl at least when they see me as a foreighner some of them definitely want to use me to bump a higher class however if girls from friends introduction or if i met them in a good vacation resort they definitely are more educated and not like that as well.

[@scylam1]

Thanks for the info Wesley. I wanna learn Spanish there.

[@iiNavy]

Yeah, colombia is a really good place to live. I am from Colombia but yet the only concern about Colombia is school. Kids are very aggressive in Colombia and so are most parents. And also the school system is entirely different from the school I was in. But food, places, etc is great

[@WheresWes]

good point, i somewhat agree. it's why we wanna homeschool

[@maryannao]

What school are you referring to? Public or Private? I graduate from school in Colombia and I do not recommend that anyone to send their kids to public school. It is not like in the USA. Public schools are very underfunded. I went to school in a private school and I did not see the aggressiveness you are talking about. The only downside about Colombia in general, besides security, is elitism. I would not want my kids to learn that from Colombians! Another thing, Colombians love to pick on people. For example, they will comment on your weight, after they just say Hi, and so on! In America, we are more prudent. You have to send them to a very good school, which is very expensive.

[@iiNavy]

@@maryannao ye true but i went to public school and they would easily pick up on people quite a lot

[@maryannao]

@@iiNavy Oh you mean bullying! That happens a lot in the private schools too! Unfortunately, people in Colombia loves to point out what's "wrong" with you! They say hi, oh you look skinny or you gain weight and so on.. at this point, you have to defend yourself because there is a lot of that haha.. since I don't like to criticize people, I always tell them "QUE CRITICON@ ERES" hahah. that usually shuts them up! I really hate how critical people are in Colombia, it is almost like a national sport 😹

[@ArmyguyTravelsSports]

Yeah I have a rule about punctuality. I tell girls up front. If we agree to 5pm: 515 I order my drinks, 530 I order my food, 6 I’m out and there won’t be another day

[@devildog3799]

Nailed it, material and Amazon and no freaKing culture. My social skills have slipped so bad in the last number of years. That’s one thing about Colombians, they are an active, vibrant bunch that are collective and loving to their group of people.

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

Many of these may not apply to us. We are recently retired, speak Spanish, and have lived in several Latin American countries. We are looking for a cool weather city that is reasonably safe, with good hospitals. Manizales seems nice…maybe we should head for Ecuador or Peru ? SE Asia, we have been twice, is just too hot for us. We may try Bagiou City in Philippines….

[@allclassallthetime4739]

YEah, I have to trust this advice. I would sum myself up as a very good guy, stand up and funny and I dare say dashing. Women in the States don't seem to complain much about me. Many attractive women in the US seem to find me rather mystifying and so they flirt even if I'm not looking for a date because I'm just myself and I don't change for anyone, even old ladies and 5 looking women, I'm rather outgoing and feel good in myself. But you can have a heart of 24K gold and to these dating app girls, you're just someone they think can be an easy kill or a low hanging fruit but of course I'm always on guard with that but the degree at which they can really reel you in with their assets, no I don't mean just physical but acting ability and charm, like how men just fall for the Southern Belles, they are quite skilled at being convincing, make your head believing you've been blessed and been given a gift from God. Incredible how great actresses they are and even more incredible their ruthlessness.

[@GT-xt1xj]

Tbh idk what the obsession is with Colombia. Dudes go here for one reason. I'm sure it's nice to visit once though

[@WheresWes]

Yup lol

[@BlazeGuitarLessons]

What about the taxes? Is it pretty easy for digital nomads to avoid paying taxes if you live there longer than 6 months?

[@WheresWes]

It depends on how you file and where your income comes from. I still file in the US so i'm not totally sure about that

[@BlazeGuitarLessons]

@@WheresWes I'm American so I have to pay American taxes. I work remotely and don't want to pay colombian taxes and American taxes. Is it fairly easy to only pay American taxes?

[@Ramsefall]

If you're a digital nomad doing remote work for a US-based company then you are taxed and need to file as you normally would. However, if your sole source of income is Colombian, then you won't have to pay additional US taxes if the amount you earned is less than $108,700 per annum. Do a search on Foreign Earned Income Exclusion for a clearer and more up to date figure. I lived and worked there for four years from 2005-2009 with no US income (including dividends or other investments) and didn't even bother to file. The IRS never bothered me based on my assumption that I had no US income during that span. Colombian taxes are much less than the US, as are outstanding healthy insurance policies, plus there's no annual filing requirement -- your employer withholds all required tax and (private) health insurance expenses and you get your net income. I believe I had less than 15% of my gross pay withheld monthly to cover everything.

[@ellebelle2507]

I went to Colombia on my own as a woman and no issues apart from in the North with a dodgy tour guide. But I would not have gone alone without really good Spanish. I also mostly went to countryside and eco places so super chill. Would not want to be in cities. Any idea what it is like to study there?

[@lagronemikal]

It's a shame Americans are considered stupid and rude because the people vacationing in these foreign cities are mostly city folks. In between the coasts Americans are as nice as anyone you'll find in the world. I'm in the South but considering making the move to Colombia.

[@joshuakelly997]

Thank you

[@frankkluz9787]

Most of the Central and S American countries seem a lot alike to me as an American who can't speak Spanish. Differences appear slight although they likely are very important to the ethnics who live there ? The same thing only different comes to my mind. The Spainards influenced them all in the distant past ? (except perhaps Brazil) A discomfort must set in when the novelty wears off and familiarity is missed ? Remember ''the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence'' ?

[@froggerc625]

The Asian food thing is a big one.. My favourite city in Spain (and one of my favourite in general) is Valencia but the lack in selection of Asian restaurants there definitely bothered me the longer I stayed. Madrid was better in that regard but otherwise Valencia was more my speed.

[@JohnDoe-fz7hz]

Funny fact - Colombians usually blame the guilt on the Gringos and call them stupid or naive as they deserved to be rubbed, drugged, scammed, etc. If they really were that nice and kind people als always asserted they won´t come up with scams, lies, and sneaky ways to drain money out of you. In my opinion, it more likely proves the empathy, trust, and compassion of many Western people, that won´t question and try to help or even believe in the good in man. Traits, that can end up badly in Latin America. And yes of cause there are surely many more good people that will never harm anybody.

[@allclassallthetime4739]

Some good data for my index. I've read some quoras answers on what Colombians hate about tourists and they sound so annoyed at innocent stuff just because it's a tourist and doesn't know the program inside and out, stating that tourists talk to them like children and butcher Colombia with Columbia to very overly harsh degrees. I can see those cases being a bit one sided. I'm sure the tourist is just trying to fit in and be no trouble. And the women, they tug hard on your emotions, "no, no, no, baby! I love you!" but have some instruction manual on what kinds of buttons to push. I realized one of their buttons is seeing real deeply in your unique positive qualities and complimenting enough to have you believing them while they keep getting TikTok or similar e-coins tossed at them.

[@tylerm2786]

I need a remote job and I’m coming to medellin

[@brianmarch4219]

Also bro approximately how long did it take you to become conversationally comfortable in Spanish? How much time did you dedicate per day?

[@WheresWes]

6 months more or less. 4-8 hours a day studying and talking with roommates

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

Ok Wes, if we were your parents and we wanted you to pick a retirement country for us ( preferably cool weather year round like Manizales )….where would you tell us to go….any country in the world. We do speak Spanish.

[@WheresWes]

Ecuador, Panama, Colombia, Thailand maybe, The Philippines

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

@@WheresWes Do no longer seem so positive on Colombia. If 40% of the people are bad, that probably is not a good place for us. We plan to visit lots of countries over the next 10 years in Latin America, SE Asia, and maybe Eastern Europe. Cool temps, low costs, friendly people, relatively safe are our main boxes to check. We are currently in the mountains of Nicaragua and though cooler than the rest of the country, still not cool enough with 2.5 months at 87-90 degrees for the high. Baguio City, Philippines maybe…..

[@brianmarch4219]

Would you say your honeymoon period with Colombia is over?

[@WheresWes]

yeah absolutely

[@johnnash7350]

Colombia is shady.. I would only live there maybe, if I looked Colombian, then I could fit in better, otherwise, I get looks whenever I'm out of the gringo areas and feel vulnerable...

[@Mrfitness575]

South America esp. Columbia holds terrible reputation for decades. I’m preferring Thailand as best nation as opposed to columbia

[@WheresWes]

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[@Draeb22]

I totally agree with you I lived in Colombia for 6 months and didn’t have no problems , I thinks it because I learn Spanish and I made friends and not just looking for sex I think a lot of American men come to Colombia thinking the people are not that smart and thinking there are goin to run game on women and I think they end up getting played them self , great videos keep up the good work

[@rossniemann3766]

Colombian food is good, but he is lying when he says it’s better than American food

[@reverietrades]

Especially if you're plant based or vegetarian.

[@graysonguice5956]

Do you think you can wear a really nice dress shirt and chinos, dress shoes when you go out over there or is even that too much?

[@WheresWes]

That's fine but it depends on the occasion and where you're at

[@graysonguice5956]

@@WheresWes Lol damn bruh that's crazy

[@WheresWes]

it's more jewelry than how you dress. You can dress nice and it's not a problem if you don't have flashy jewelry

[@michaelbiela3080]

You cant dress nice and flashy(I would not recommend to dress flashy in Colombia), and go to the wrong side of town. Usually the wealthier areas are safer, but you still have to keep an eye on people. Furthermore, with women you have to be very selective. I do not even consider a woman in Colombia if they are not well educated, come from a good family background or aren't family oriented, and well spoken. There are always exceptions, but women with children are big no and red flag for me in Colombia.

[@graysonguice5956]

@@michaelbiela3080 I never said anything about flashy, I'm well aware the jewelry thing is a bad idea, im talking about just dressing nice in general

[@DavidRamirez-qw3jp]

Literally the Dollar went Hell Up and for my father it cost 600 USA dollar is witch the is 400 dollars the Dollar is up to 5,000 dollars and the is 100 dollars 500,000 peso

[@harrydatrannychaserloc9245]

Gas,cost of goods, inflation all hitting the economy in Colombia,the strength of the dollar looks good but the inflation and higher prices suck

[@Miguelruiz25]

The one thing that pisses me off about Colombia is the girls, not the older ladies but the 20 something's, I'll go into a clothes shop for example with my girlfriend and the owner will be more interested in looking my girlfriend up and down with a dirty look ok her face then she will in selling some of her products, they're jealousy is literally to the point that they will lose a sale instead of just putting a fake smile on for five minutes and giving good customer service, other than that and the dry food it's a nice place to be

[@WheresWes]

interesting

[@robertgressli1868]

i LIVED ALL OVER MEDELLIN FOR M,ANY YEARS FROM 2006 TO 2012.... I CAN SAY.... Most young girls who have children is prostitutes one Way ore another. i will say 80% of them. -I also meet some beautiful girls who had children and some have dignity as they say Dignidad... So its not Everyboady... -This relates to my personal experiences with the girls from the Barrios..... 10-15 years ago....

[@trishianashelton9762]

I have lived in Colombia for 6 years. Never been hurt or attacked. Colombia is a lifestyle with a few adjustments. As for security.....I'm never concerned about being shot with a gun by a mass murderer. People who come here attract what they are afraid of. The burden is on us to adjust if we want to live here. Colombians don't have to adjust us. It's their country. If you want a complaint....leave. No one is begging you to come or stay. These people are happier than most with all the cash. 😊

[@mdwoods100]

Has anything changed in the last year?

[@harryukraine]

Have you ever thought about living in Ukraine after the war. The women are beautiful and a very low criminality.

[@anonymous6594]

Ready to move back to the States?

[@cryptonaut6721]

I've just been in Colombia for 5 months in a row, Medellin is the worst, got an attempted robbery on the street with machete but I got so angry they left us... Cartagena is just too hot and dangerous, Cali amazing for dancing but I'm sure you'll get robbed one day...

[@davidcruise4978]

Do you recommend a school in Manizales which teaches English? And where you get a commission

[@WheresWes]

i don't have a school here but my wife and s family member give private lessons if you're interested

[@davidcruise4978]

@@WheresWes what is the contact info and what is the cost?

[@mikemaldanado6015]

I was held at gunpoint in NYC 3 times during the 90's, one time in detroit during the 3-day DEMF festival, but that did not deter me from living there. Gun violence in the USA is much more prevalent than in colombia. Almost all of the criminals i have met here use knives. If you are in a situation with a knife or gun pointed at you, it's very simple, give them what they want without a fuss and you will be ok. Where else can you get a 3 course meal deiivered to your door for < $7 USD. There's indian, great vegan options, mexican, pizza, burgers... pretty much everthing you can get in the states, but i agree the asian option are lacking. You can't even by miso paste anymore, they stopped importing it because of their weak currency.

[@WheresWes]

i agree with the gun violence, but overall safety is better in the Us

[@mikemaldanado6015]

@@WheresWes You didn't live in brooklyn during the late 80's - 90's. The cia says medellin is safer than new orleans, baltimore, detroit, kansas city, etc. but i think a lot more crime here goes unreported. All i know is that i refuse to live in fear, i go for bike rides at 3am, hang out in el centro at night and never once have i felt i was in danger. It's my brookly training :)

[@papaphonzo8703]

Lol the shade at the pass bro movement 😂

[@Steelin_Gainz]

I'm def gonna sound like a caveman but is it possible to direct message you on youtube? I would love to have a consultation and learn from you. Would love to share my reasons why

[@WheresWes]

Email me at [e-mail] or DM on Instagram @wesleezy

[@cliffchampion5501]

Why would you try to get in a place even Colombians want escape from

[@knowyourrights9793]

0:22 Sorry to be "That Guy" But it's Specifically NOT Pacifically,..

[@WheresWes]

talking about oceans obviously

[@danielthomas9871]

I wonder what the gun laws are like in Colombia

[@danielthomas9871]

well, after a quick search, it seems that self defense isn't much of a civil right on Colombia. I think a small, very high powered flashlight would be helpful to carry.

[@WheresWes]

yeah guns are illegal here.

[@johnnash7350]

guns are only ok if the criminals have them .. Also, I hear you can get in serious trouble for defending yourself in Colombia, not sure how true that is..

[@rossniemann3766]

I think the most important line was, “if you can’t make it in the United States why do you think you can make it in Colombia.” On the other hand, if you are successful in the United States then you can be successful in Colombia

[@eyes2338]

If in doubt then it's scam.

[@IffyEdem]

Lolll

[@SoursopOmar]

Can you make a video about should you bring Colombian women to United States

[@WheresWes]

haven't done it so i don't know enough unfortunately

[@eugeneanthony4623]

Never ever never ever except if you are a born fool then do it .

[@mullerotto4621]

Why you will hate living in Earth.

[@ralphacero2785]

Weak minds focus on being safe while strong minds focus on being dangerous.

[@freerange6739]

Colombian food is horrible but it is better than Filipino food

[@WheresWes]

Thats CAP

[@eugeneanthony4623]

@@WheresWes LMAO 🤣

[@reverietrades]

Not if you're vegan. @@WheresWes

[@pg618]

I could say negative things about my country the US but it is pure b******* to say such negative things are common around the world considered America. I've been in 45 countries and what you say is absolutely not true.

[@markjakker2091]

I don't like him either. For some reason YT keep suggesting him. He needs to go back to Vietnam (says on his profile), if these are his sentiments about Colombia

[@The1PercentWorldwide]

Asian food better than Latinoamerican food? 😂😂😂 keep trying

[@WheresWes]

100% bro this is common knowledge