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THE BARKING SPIDER
The Barking Spider has put down its Scottish flag and heroically claimed the title of the first Scottish pub in Medellin.

This is a bold claim, not least because of the existing presence of Pub Escocia in Parque Lleras, but also because the barking mad owner has simultaneously put down the English flag and hasn't ruled out an Irish one either.

But then why not, unlike its tame competitor, the Barking Spider really does take you back to Blighty with a pool table, dartboard and traditional bar stools. In fact, with lots of catchy pop tunes, it's so reminiscent of Blighty at times, you may remember why you left in the first place.

That said, the Barking Spider embraces the balance of forces at play and one can see with the food menu an attempt to satisfy both foreign and local tastes. The food is excellent and anyone ordering pepper steaks, fish and chips or shepherds pie will be more than content.

It's clear with several large comics of Bustar Gonad on display, that other types of British cultural heritage do not get lost in translation. Indeed, toilet humour's veteran and his unfeasibly large testicles are universally appealing, perhaps particularly to the ladies.

All we need now is a bell for last orders and a pub brawl outside and the immersive experience will be complete.

CLASSIC
Classic is more than just a private room to take your secret lover and should be of interest even if you are not the kind of person that would normally use a motel.

Located in Robledo, far away from any of the more glamourous neighbourhoods, Classic provides a luxurious experience where the rich do not normally venture.

With folded toilet rolls, iron-pressed towels and other examples where attention has clearly been paid to detail, Classic is probably both cleaner and more sophisticated than many so-called boutique hotels.

Indeed, there is nothing seedy about Classic. Your own private suite includes a steam room, jacuzzi, large bathroom, leather sofa, Cable TV and a drinks cabinet filled with goodies. There is also a food menu from which you can order a range of upmarket meals.

If it wasn't for the kinky strobe light switch next to the hi-fii, you might even forget the real reason you came.

EL CORRAL
Whilst one should be weary of claims of gourmet sophistication in Medellin, most Colombians would agree that El Corral's hamburgers stand out among other fast food chains.

El Corral continues to maintain numerous fast food outlets, while its gourmet restaurants now serve hamburgers with an array of sophisticated toppings, including imported cheese, tahini, Argentinian sausage and stir-fried vegetables.

The meat itself is also said to taste better because Colombian cows are far more likely to be found roaming the green highlands and sniffing the fresh mountainous air than most chemically concocted cows in the westernised world.

This positive impression still exists, despite the fact that El Corral has for so long been the victim of rumours surrounding the origins of its hamburgers and whether they did, or still do, contain worms. The rumours have become so pervasive that many Colombians will swear blind that this is the main reason for the hamburgers being so tasty.

Rumours aside, the boring reality is that you can't buy hamburgers made form worms in El Corral, at least not in the 'gourmet' restaurants.

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By englishman on Jun 8, 2009, 13:04 in Travel tips.

Haddeman says on Jun 8, 2009, 13:34:

If you are going to do a review of a motel surely you should relate your experiences like a good journalist.Did your companion enjoy the experience,we should be told!

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scooby_1781 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 8, 2009, 14:24:

Peace

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elSapo says on Jun 8, 2009, 14:29:

scooby_1781 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 8, 2009, 14:24 (today): flag
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Haddeman says on Jun 8, 2009, 14:38:

Perhaps he went on his own to a motel,now that is SAAAAD.

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englishman says on Jun 8, 2009, 14:39:

Scooby, If that was true, I'm sure you would have met me already. Thanks for taking the interest in that particular review though ;-)

http://www.apartments-medellin.com http://www.themedellinmap.com

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englishman says on Jun 8, 2009, 14:46:

what's this...? pbh members getting upset by a lack of sex reviews...

http://www.apartments-medellin.com http://www.themedellinmap.com

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Haddeman says on Jun 8, 2009, 14:51:

Absolutely,we're all well past our sell by dates so take comfort in voyourism.

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Zoltar says on Jun 8, 2009, 15:10:

Its written so well that looks like a press release !

Zoltar

www.zoltarsuites.com - under construction !

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elSapo says on Jun 8, 2009, 15:24:

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ANTI IS GONE! ELMO IS GONE!YOU KEEP THE PAPAYA. VIVA PBH.

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Brians says on Jun 9, 2009, 04:47:

Seems Scooby did some editing and i missed the comments left.

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elSapo says on Jun 9, 2009, 04:49:

Just look at my comment.... he wrote
"I am wondering if you are just another monger (sex tourist) promoting the places that you paid for sex"
hilarious... jajajja

ANTI IS GONE! ELMO IS GONE!YOU KEEP THE PAPAYA. VIVA PBH.

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elSapo says on Jun 9, 2009, 04:52:

After the "shit" experience and being possibly the first monger being thrown out the Mansion for being too nasty, this new attitude... jajajajaja

ANTI IS GONE! ELMO IS GONE!YOU KEEP THE PAPAYA. VIVA PBH.

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Brians says on Jun 9, 2009, 04:57:

That quote is no longer there? Sapo do scare him off as he can offer us some great entertainment. Especially when he has girlfriend troubles and needs advice from public internet forums:)

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elSapo says on Jun 9, 2009, 04:59:

jejejejeje... that was good too.

ANTI IS GONE! ELMO IS GONE!YOU KEEP THE PAPAYA. VIVA PBH.

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