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Podcast # 13 - Should Black Men Still Travel to Medellín, Colombia?

Experienced traveler “Actual Size” provides insights into Colombia and whether Black men should consider visiting the country, which has a history of violence.

Medellin image by Clive Kim

“Actual Size” Contact

https://x.com/ActualSize85

During this podcast, we discussed the following:

- His background teaching English in Mexico and Asia

- The high number of tourist deaths in Thailand over the last decade and the reasons behind it

- The concept of "saving face" in Asia

- Thailand vs. Vietnam

- Why Colombians are so violent, stemming from the country’s history

- Why he stresses that Colombia is NOT for beginner or rookie travelers

- Have Black men been deceived by Passport Bro Black travel YouTubers?

- How Colombia has changed post-COVID

- Why Colombians can be hostile toward Americans

- How his friend, an experienced traveler, was killed

- Why Medellín women are often perceived as ruthless

- How Black American men have found success dating Afro-Latinas

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