Malito71 has left 21 comments

Malito71 comments on Bolivia by a Bolivian

thank you for all of the information

Malito71 comments on The Big Lie: Pretty Colombian Girls?

I disagree. I went to Medellin and was not that impressed....well it didn't live up to my expectations...but it wasn't bad. But Bogota blew me away. I am married to a Paisa (but she looks Calena) and she even agreed the the girls were hot in Bogota. She wasn't crazy about the guys though. Before Bogota St. Petersburg Russia held the top spot for me...but Bogota took it....AND on top of them being hot they are damn friendly. but to be honest...I live in Miami and all of the really good talent has already been exported to Miami. Miami is a neck snapping city. But most of them are a bunch of stuck up bi....s.

Malito71 comments on Great Bogota tour guide

Its not spam. I posted it in the wrong spot the first time and then I wanted it to be on both the friendly talk and travel sections.

Malito71 comments on Dentists in Medellin...cost of veneers

Thank you for the info. I will contact him n/t

Malito71 comments on I am interested in setting up a business in Medellin....any Suggestions????

Life is a like Vegas.... If you can't afford to lose....don't play. I have no intention of sinking a life savings into a business in Colombia. Like i suggested in my first post we will not be surviving on this business I just want to make a few pesos to pay for some incidentals...I am not dependent on it.

the kinkos idea is interesting....My brother in law already has something like that going...maybe I could partner with him and expand.

the clothing store idea is something I was considering. My wifes family own a few "sweat shops"/clothing factories so getting inventory would be easy and cheap.....

Thanks

Malito71 comments on I am interested in setting up a business in Medellin....any Suggestions????

Man oh man....you people are great...thanks. I'm outta here To all the people who didn't have a smart ass reply or an end of the world scenario a sincere Thanks.

To all the others that think I am some lost baby in the woods with no knowledge of: Colombia, my wife, the family of my wife, business sense, or business experience....your ignorance is...wellll....expected.

Malito71 comments on I am interested in setting up a business in Medellin....any Suggestions????

Thanks Panthdave. Thats what I'm looking for...ideas

Supply a demand and do it better then the next guy.

Malito71 comments on I am interested in setting up a business in Medellin....any Suggestions????

robi666....thanks for the words of encouragement...WOW Sounds like we should just say screw Colombia and never invest there. Everybody's situation is different. My wife isn't just off the boat. She has been in NY for 21 years and her relationship with her family would not be classified as a normal Colombian family relationship. anyway....

I was thinking about a nice restaurant or a nice store in El Tesoro.

All the ideas are appreciated. Thanks

Malito71 comments on I am interested in setting up a business in Medellin....any Suggestions????

Good point...thanks. But they are well aware... that I...no actually my wife will fire them in a heart beat.

Malito71 comments on

Turn a blind eye. Trust is the key.... If she is going to do something she gonna do it and there isn't much you can do about it.

Malito71 comments on amigos.com

amigos.com When some one is interested in you they will send you an e-mail to your amigos.com address then amigos.com will send you and e-mail telling you someone is interested in you. You will only be contacted directly if YOU give out your e-mail. It's a great way to meet people. Try it, but set up a hotmail address beforehand and use that.

Malito71 comments on What type of mobile phones can be used in Colombia

Not sure about Colombia but Panama uses the 800 gsm band only. Quad band phone will work but tri band that use 900/1800/1900 will not. Most cingular phones are tri band 800/1800/1900 but T-mobile uses the 900/1800/1900. You can do a search online to find out which band is used in Colombia.

Malito71 comments on do colombian men like to be approached?

answer from some who understands your question... I am surprised he hasn't made a move on you. Most of my Colombian friends are very aggressive when it comes to getting women. I would say go for it. He just might be the one shy Colombian guy out there.

Matt

Malito71 comments on What to do in Medellin?

Thanks for the info Sandramoreno80 Forgive my ignorance but I keep hearing about the shopping centers in Medellin, are they like the malls here in the States or are they different? When I was in Panama everybody kept telling me to go to the shopping centers and when I went they were just regular malls, kind of disappointing. I am not very interested in shopping while I am there but if they are the place to go I will go. I will go to some of the other places you mentioned, Thanks.

Malito71 comments on Good reading...

Thanks... I read "Killing Pablo" and "The Kings of Cocaine" Kings is one of my favorite books ever. I will check out Walking Ghosts. Another good one is "Inside Colombia- Drugs, Democracy, and War" More of a text book then easy reading though

Malito71 comments on What to do in Medellin?

Thanks. Thanks for the information. I didn't mean to compare Medellin to those other cites, just mentioning things to do in them. I know we will be visiting family so I am sure they will be able to guide us in the right direction. I don't mind going to a city just to see and enjoy the city, I went to Santa Cruz, Boliva last year and had a great time just hanging out.

When my wife was there she grew up in Boston and then moved to Envigado when she got married (1st one, I'm the 2nd and last one). She didn't experience any of the problems. She said that before she left all the drug dealers were just having a good time and spending money (her ex-husband used to sell his paintings to Mrs. Escobar). Right after she left all hell broke loose though.

I am probably going to do a Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena trip when I go. Thanks again

Malito71 comments on Is anyone familiar with the Boston neighborhood of Medellin?

Boston is near El Centro or Prado My wife grew up in Boston but moved to Envigado.

Malito71 comments on Is anyone familiar with the Boston neighborhood of Medellin?

Thanks for the info.nt nt

Malito71 comments on Online sources for apartments for sale in Medellin?

Gracias British Paisa Thanks for the help

Malito71 comments on Online sources for apartments for sale in Medellin?

Thanks, I've seen the ones in elcolombiano... I thought there might be others. Are there any real estate agency sites? That show pictures, area, etc.?

Matt

Malito71 comments on Medellin native Juanes rocks packed arena in Miami !!

I agee with ColombianoX Juanes was amazing last night. I think Juanes, if not already a legend, will become one. Even though he only sings in Spanish I think he has cross over apeal. My spanish is awful but I still enjoy his music and last nights performance was one of the best concerts I have been to. The pride that Colombians (my Paisa wife included) have for him is very uplifting.