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@1193bobmcc3 ай бұрын
Are you guys robots?
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@mariatt2933 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@dewdrops78222 ай бұрын
😡
@hollywoodhomes4373Ай бұрын
LMFAOOO
@hollywoodhomes4373Ай бұрын
AI TYPE SHII😂
@p.c.h.6721Ай бұрын
As always, do not go to a foreign country expecting to have the same services and experiences that you have back home. I Love Cartagena, there are many pros, it's one of my favorite cities and everyone should visit it and enjoy it.
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
As full time travellers for the last four years, the part that we enjoy the most is that things are not the same as back home! Unfortunately, as beautiful as Cartagena is, we wouldn't go back unless things change quite a bit. That's great to hear that you enjoy it, but we had to be honest with our viewers. Thanks for watching :)
@CMichelleWhiteАй бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel please don’t go back. They’re better off without you two .
@TakeTimeToTravel27 күн бұрын
Cheers :)
@nmfo344512 күн бұрын
Oh wait…they forgot about the hookers harassing in the streets…come on guys…let’s be honest I am a traveller from Brazil and I had my worst experience there…yes the decorum is really charming but I agree with all they said…and more, they didn’t speak about the prostitution there…I also was REALLY disappointed with Cartagena but if you liked it ok, come in Salvador Brazil, you will the positive without the negative
@p.c.h.672112 күн бұрын
@@nmfo3445 I will check Salvador, Brasil... thanks
@Boney7712 күн бұрын
Cartagena is my favorite city in the world. I have been to 76 countries and I'm moving there permanently before the end of this year. Absolutely the best place I have ever been.
@TakeTimeToTravel10 күн бұрын
That's great to hear that you are able to move there permanently and we hope that it all goes smoothly. Thank you for watching :)
@Migo5174Ай бұрын
I have been to Cartagena many times, and never had any issues. I would think it was manly because we didn't look or act like typical tourist. Yes there was street rappers, and street vendors, but I simply gave a very direct response of NO, and was left alone. I honestly think that the way you carry yourself opens yourself to be taken advantage. But with any place you visit, I believe having some common sense and situational awareness goes a long way. I'm from the east coast in the states, and there are spots I wouldn't even travel through unless I had some protection if you know what I mean. Colombia is a beautiful country and I pray for progress and prosperity for its people.
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
That's great that you enjoy Cartagena and haven't felt that these issues were a problem. Unfortunately, the vendors and rappers were only one of the issues that made us not want to return. It is such an incredibly beautiful city with such an amazing history, so we also hope for prosperity for the people there, and in all of Colombia. Thank you for watching :)
@hollywoodhomes4373Ай бұрын
So true I also think it’s what you wear How you walk how you talk etc
@JorgeHernanArcilaA5 күн бұрын
Colombia is a wonderful country with all the photographs, from beaches, deserts, mountains, plains, great variety, Cartagena is the most visited city in Colombia, good video. 6:50.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 күн бұрын
Cartagena is a very beautiful city, with a rich and interesting city! Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@JorgeHernanArcilaA3 күн бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel Thank you friend for answering
@melisaforerovalest39893 ай бұрын
Sorry guys!!! My city must improve everything you mention... I appreciate the kindness of your comments and the respect with which you mention each negative aspect. Gracias por visitar mi ciudad!!!
@lotusgrl4443 ай бұрын
as a Mexixan American, I understand that the vendors are trying to make a living but the ones in Cartagena were STUBBORN AND very AGGRESSIVE..Medillin on the other hand was much nicer
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Cartagena is such a beautiful city, with so much history! It's too bad that these few things can leave a bad impression. Hopefully things will improve in the future. Thank you for watching, and for your kind words, we really appreciate it :)
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We definitely agree with you! It was much more enjoyable in Medellin. Thank you for watching :)
@auryvaloy8098Ай бұрын
I Just got back had a ball. Cannot complain.
@TakeTimeToTravel28 күн бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you for watching :)
@jahvaughnyinc22 күн бұрын
Okay, so Recently this year, In March, I travelled to Cartagena, Colombia from my Country, Jamaica for the first time. Here's how I rate my experience on the scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being excellent. 1. Food and service from the restaurants: 9.5 (Majority of the restaurants that I've visited had excellent customer service, and the food were delicious, I can't complain because I found no faults. 2. Food from the supermarkets, and grocery stores: 6.5 (If you are planning on buying raw meats, vegetables, and occasionally fruits in the grocery stores or some supermarkets, don't bother, because they're probably spoiled. I realize fruits and veg, and especially meats weren't very sustainable and they spoiled easily, probably because of poor storage, an excess in quantity, and probably the heat) You are way safer just going to a restaurant where everything is fresh. If you want fruits, it's best to buy them from the vendors on the road because they are way fresher) 3. Clubs & Bars: 9 (I had a wonderful experience in the club and bars, no faults there) 4. Accomodation 9.5 (Spaces for accommodation was clean, super safe as persons would have to provide ID upon visiting a hotel or airbnb. If you had a visitor they had to provide ID at the lobby so everything was very secure. The property I stayed at even had electric fence, and yes there was Cameras) Pricing was not bad, it was fairly cheep. I know in some areas it can be expensive but for where I stayed, it was okay. 5. Street vendors 8.5 (I personally don't mind persons trying to sell me something, I come from an Island where that is pretty custom, people live a rough life and are trying to make a living, hence why when I was there, I supported the locals. I saw one lady even in the supermarket begging the cashier for food, and I bought her groceries, people are struggling so any support I can give, I don't mind. Plus once you tell them no you're not interested, they won't really press you. The people there are really kind and helpful even when you didn't ask for it, and I value and appreciate that) 6. Scams: With regard to Uber, there's definitely a problem with uber payment especially if you chose to use cash instead of just paying from your card. I don't know what the issue is but sometimes I'd pay using cash when I'm given the balance, and after paying, it would give me an additional balance saying I owe, But if I pay with card, I have no issues. Exessive pricing for foreigners, you will encounter in most places you visit, even here in Jamaica, sadly. That's just how it is. 7. Prices: This goes for every country you travel to. USE THEIR LOCAL CURRENCY. In CTG I realize most locals didn't understand the conversion rate of USD to Colombian Pesos, and sometimes prices would seem a bit ridiculous when making purchases. To solve the issue, just convert the USD to Colombian Pesos and make transactions in their currency to avoid confusion, Preferably at a Cambio instead of at the airport, because that way you'll get more for your money when you convert. 8. Infrastructure: 7.5 (Infrastructure in certain places, especially in the Marbella area was not really good, some places in Old Town as well was not very good, but It didn't take away from my experience because I still enjoyed my stay without any issues. I see them constantly working on their infrastructure though with that being said. Hence why the air was so thick lol.) 9. Safety: 10 (Again, I had no safety concerns, there was police present in most places in Old Town, Bocagrande, Marbella area as well. I walked freely with my phone out on my selfie stick and had headphones on both during the day and during the late hours of the night while I was club hopping. On several occasions, I walked back to where I was staying in Porto Novo from Bocagrande, why my phone out on my selfie stick recording and talking photos, wallet full of cash, jewelry on, headphones on, without any worry or fear. I'm Jamaican, this is something I can't even think about doing in the country I live in, and I did all of that freely in Cartagena. I felt more safer in Cartagena than I did in my own country, Jamaica. ) 10. Street Rappers: 9.5 (I had no issue with the street rappers, they approach you rapping and if you're not interested just ignore them and they'll go on to the next person, otherwise enjoy the rap and tip them when they're done) 11. I didn't have any issues entering/exiting the country, and with regard to any visa related issue. 12. The boat ride to one of the islands, was EXCELLENT! The island we visited was lovely, food was excellent, service was lovely. 13. Yes Cartagena was quite loud depending on where in Cartagena you where. If you were in Bocagrande, expect it to be loud, that's like party central lol. Party busses when by ever so often, however, in residential areas, places where there were airbnbs, hotels, hostels etc. There was complete silence, even from the party busses that passed through those areas. Trust me when I say Jamaica is louder. If you were in the Old Town area, near the Mall (La Serrezuela), it would also be a little loud due to cars and vehicles since there's a highway right there, but that was really during the day time, when people hardly come out anyways because it's so hot. People mostly come out during the night, when it's quieter except for the clubs that are in bocagrande and old town. At the end of the day, everyone has their own experiences, and can only speak to what they went through. So that was my take on my first time visiting CTG from Kingston, Jamaica. Would I recommend Cartagena to anyone? Yes Absolutely. I myself, am looking to go back in the near future. I had so much fun, that I wan to go back. Cartagena was definitely my cup of team and I'm going back. I would recommend a visit to anyone, especially to persons who want to visit a country but they don't have a visa. I know this was long, but I had to share too.
@TakeTimeToTravel15 күн бұрын
Thanks for your thoughtful comment! That's great that you love Cartagena and I'm sure others will read your reply and will consider travelling there. As full time travellers, we realize that we aren't going to love every place we visit and Cartagena wasn't our "cup of tea". Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@jahvaughnyinc15 күн бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel Of course. I love that we get to share our experiences, even if the place we visit isn't our cup of tea, the important thing is letting others know what they could potentially expect in the places we visit. I just had to give some feedback on my experience too because not all of us will have a bad experience just as not all of us will have a good one. Well, keep making the great content you guys, and stay safe and have fun where ever you travel!😇😇😇
@llxmiamixll30576 күн бұрын
Thank you for the info , very useful
@TakeTimeToTravel5 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@maxsportsman24163 ай бұрын
The Columbian government and police need to do something about these street vendors. Every single person who visits Cartagena complains about being harassed by these people. At the end of the day it keeps people from choosing to travel to Columbia. Shame on the Columbian government for allowing this to persist!
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Yes, hopefully something can be done about it because it does seem to be a very common complaint from those who have visited Colombia. Cartagena is such a beautiful city, but these negatives really impact people's opinions. Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@aynrandfan74543 ай бұрын
I thought Morocco had annoying and harassing street vendors but damn lol
@decatopetenplica3 ай бұрын
It’s part of the culture, pay atention what the locals do and do the same. colOmbia with O, means the land of Cristobal Colon (Christopher Columbus)
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
@@decatopetenplica Well, unless things change, we won't be back. This seems to be the feeling of many people who visit Cartagena unfortunately.
@ChrisBCartagena2 ай бұрын
Better they do that instead of rob!
@marco-antoniodelgallego2173 ай бұрын
As someone who's spent a lot of time in Cartagena, here are my tips everything you mentioned in the video is true, although it's been getting a lot worse recently. The city is somehow half-dollarised and the rest is pesos and euros, they will charge 300k pesos to 300 euro even though that is not the equivalent. As for the street vendors they ""harass" tourists not only because they need to, but because they have to in order to survive and eat. Most of them live in shady places in the city or out on the streets. The customer service, that you will find is pretty consistent in Colombia but more present along the Caribbean coast, they just talk, and are friendly, and everyone's friends with everyone, the efficacy of the tasks is reduced but once you get used to lower worker speeds, it's fine, plus they don't do it to spite anyone, that's just how people are. 3k and 5k CAD a month is a rip-off. Booking online, especially through Airbnb is so scammy, the way to do it is to just go to the city with no accommodation and walk from hotel to hotel and the price range can be as low as 30USD a night! The honking and loudness, that's the Colombian Caribbean coast! unnecessary loudness. The departure tax must be new, a thing about Colombia is that most changes to migration law, politics, etc. Are not documented online, but instead televised and then not uploaded to a website, so everything becomes hearsay
@canuckcoffeecanada3 ай бұрын
Great points! People hungry and trying to survive.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We usually slow travel and like to spend a few months in one place, so usually hotels are not what we're looking for. We need something with a kitchen to prepare meals, also laundry facilities and prefer at least one bedroom. Thank you for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it :)
@walternyc3 ай бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel While Airbnb helps you avoid rent scams and it is very convenient, for longer stays than a couple of weeks is too expensive. With a little research you can go to a local real estate agent and get a three month rental for 25% less than Airbnb. And for the video I love Colombia and Cartagena, but I agree that might not be ideal for digital nomad and slow travel. I can live with the slow service, noise, etc. but the security is a deal breaker, I don't want to be always cautious of my phone or somebody putting something on my drink. Good channel, keep it up.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
@@walternyc Thanks for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@MsSoulflowers3 ай бұрын
I think you should stay home.
@bigguy140317 күн бұрын
Finally Finally someone who pronounced the name of the city correctly...
@TakeTimeToTravel15 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching :)
@Marcos-go7rv15 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing, hug from Portugal
@TakeTimeToTravel13 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@ryanhawley57672 ай бұрын
Biggest tip to have a good time in Cartagena is not to stick out like a sore thumb. If you were there for 3 months, you should have learned the language, met a solid network of locals, and known how to handle every one of those downsides with ease.
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@egold33311Ай бұрын
You guys are so happy!
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
Yes we are! Thank you for watching :)
@HectorGarcia-yg5wl23 күн бұрын
Yup same experience here. Definitely not going back ever again.
@TakeTimeToTravel22 күн бұрын
Cartagena is a beautiful city, so it is too bad that many people feel the same way. Hopefully some day things will change. Thank you for watching :)
@Getawayk2 ай бұрын
I like cartagena, but the vendors do get annoying. They don’t take no for an answer. Overall most Colombians are cool people
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@danielminnehan39272 ай бұрын
I lived there for several years, never really had those problems, only went to certain restaurants and bars. I always wore a hat and sunglasses when I went to the street; that way the nobody will try to sell you one. I never tried to act like a tourist when I was there; they can see you coming from a mile away. I have family in Cartagena and I love it there.
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
That's great that you enjoy it there! Thanks for watching :)
@orlandomodeno75677 күн бұрын
I am so sorry u had these bad experiences. I have been to Cartagena 3 times and had a great time. No issues. Yes, vendors are aggressive but from my experience, say no once and not bothered again. Best beaches you have to take a boat such as Playa Blanca. Also, went to great restaurants. Overall, I loved the vibe and had a great great experience.
@TakeTimeToTravel5 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, when you say "no" to some of these vendors, they continue to follow you, which is really annoying! We went to the Rosario Islands, which was very beautiful, and we had a great time. That's good to hear that you have enjoyed your time in Cartagena. Thank you for watching.
@sunrisevideo76873 ай бұрын
We are here in Cartagena right now and coming back to Canada soon. It is so true what you say about the welcome visa fee, the customer service being distracted , the person at the bar attempting to short change you and the street rappers who ruin your time but it’s the nature of the beast I guess. You gave great security tips. And yes a week is long enough. I would however come back again and if what you want is peace and no noise stay in Bocagrande and not Getsemaní or the old city.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We stayed in Bocagrande for the first month, and found it quite noisy! We were overlooking the beach and the party buses went by at night with the music playing, as well as the hotels nearby had parties and music playing. We love a good party now and then, but every night can get bothersome lol. For the last 2 months, we stayed in Manga, which is more of a residential area, but it was much worse for noise. The Castillogrande area seemed really nice, with very well kept buildings, much less traffic and the beach seemed to be quieter with less vendors. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time there and have a safe trip home! Thanks for watching :)
@alvarodavidbanquezdiaz32523 ай бұрын
The restaurants take a long time to serve the foods because it’s fresh. But you prefer foods that have being inside a fridge during month or years as they do in many countries.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Waiting for our food to be prepared wasn't a problem at all. It takes a long time for the server to bring a menu to our table, to eventually take our order and to bring the bill after we're done. They seldom ask if everything was ok, or if we would like anything else. This happens even if there is hardly anyone in the restaurant, and we can see the staff talking amongst themselves. That's just bad customer service! Thanks for watching.
@lisi-td2sq2 ай бұрын
Yeah 😂
@JakeOFMАй бұрын
bros trying to justify long waits stop
@29thizzle2 ай бұрын
Hello! This is my first time in Cartegena, but Ive visited Medellin for almost 3 years now. My best advice to anyone visiting outside of your country- do some research first, good and bad. Learn how the place's culture is and how they 'do' things. Remember, you are NOT in your country and the locals will probably do things differently than you're used to. If you were here 3 months and had an overall bad experience, then I would respectfully say that you must evaluate your expectations and opines. I'm from New Orleans and am used to 'touristy' stuff. This city (Cartegena) reminds me of New Orleans. I must agree with you that its best to probably stay here, maybe a week or two, but I wouldn't stay here long-term like I would Medellín. But I will come back!!!😊😊
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
We're full time travellers, and usually like to stay in South East Asia during the winter months. We always spend lots of time researching the places we travel to, and Colombia was no exception. The reason we travel is to experience other cultures and foods, and we hoped that we would love Cartagena...but unfortunately it didn't work out that way. That's great that you really enjoy your time there! Sadly, we're not the only ones who feel this way as you can see in our comment section. We hope that things can change for the better there. Thank you for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it :)
@rayseton59223 ай бұрын
Interesting to hear about your overall experience . Also very valuable to share your insights with your viewers . Not all destinations can be fabulous .
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
I guess you're right! When you are planning your trip, you have high hopes that it will be a paradise, but that doesn't always work out. Oh well, you can't know until you go. Thanks for watching :)
@closs61Ай бұрын
Good video to keep tourist like those out.
@TakeTimeToTravel28 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@keithss6714 күн бұрын
Just FYI when googled it states that all foreigners and Colombians must pay a 111 US dollar (or Colombian equivalent) as a airport departure tax when departing from Cartagena 🤷♂️ Also, if you are on a good plan with either ATT or Verizon, you can use your phone and internet at no additional charge anywhere in north, south, and Central America.
@TakeTimeToTravel13 күн бұрын
We're from Canada so we don't have ATT or Verizon, so we usually just buy a local SIM card in the country we've travelled to. Hard to find a departure tax on their official website. We were charged an airport tax in our ticket price so not sure if that's it, but it seemed we were the only ones in line to pay an extra tax at departure. Cheers from Toronto :)
@keithss6713 күн бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel that’s strange. After I saw your clip I actually just googled “do I need to pay a departure fee from the airport in Colombia” the 111 dollar fee popped right up. I then checked if it was covered in my ticket from jet blue. It’s not. It happens. When I flew in to nicaragua in 2022 I knew there was a 20 dollar fee (only payable in United States dollars cash) on entry. What I didn’t know is that they hit you again on the way out. It is what it is 🤷♂️
@lotusgrl4443 ай бұрын
Im Mexican American and speak perfect Spanish but even being Spanish speaking did not save my family from EVERYTHING you mentioned..I think we spent more money in Colombia than when we've visited Portugal or San Diego..I was very dissapointed in my Cartagena experience, you are very accurate in all the dislikes bc my family and I experienced everything you just mentioned..San Juan Puerto Rico was actually more relaxing and cleaner! Medillin was very nice and much greener..
@ach80573 ай бұрын
Same!!
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We didn't enjoy making this negative video about Cartagena, but felt it was better to be honest rather than mislead our viewers! It's such a pretty city, so it's too bad that we left with such a negative impression. We agree with you that Medellin was more enjoyable, and certainly much greener! Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@decatopetenplica3 ай бұрын
You will save a lot of money if you ask for a guide (Here is a profession) how to understand one of the best afroamerican cities of the continent, Cartagena is different as a different girlfriend, if you understand her you will be in love
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
@@decatopetenplica Well this "girlfriend" left a bad impression haha.
@leorusso24803 ай бұрын
Cartagena is a HUGE Tourist Trap. If you travelers are seeking a tropical destination with nice vibes, amazing gastronomy, and mindblowing beaches I'd recommend you go to Brazil! It's a country similar to Colombia but a lot safer, friendly with travelers, and much more options for adventures! (With most of them being FREE) What I disliked most about Cartagena is that you must pay for everything! Even if you wanna see a beautiful beach you must take a boat and spend lots of $$ according to your gringo face and Colombians can be really tricky sometimes. Again, I recommend going to Brazil instead cuz after visiting there after Colombia I felt respected as a tourist, I felt in love with the nature (specially not having to pay to be in the nature), had the most exotic food and delicious cocktails and met one of the funniest ppl on earth!
@user-vh9jz6vn8q3 ай бұрын
I can relate to that. I loved Colombia but I was expecting way more, Cartagena feels fake, like everything is made for getting $ out of tourists. I had a blast in Brazil and stayed for 6 months only leaving cuz my visa was about to end, I would live there if I could lol
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Brazil is definitely high on our list of places that we want to go! Our friend goes every year, and he says it's wonderful. Thanks for the recommendation, and thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
That's great to hear that you loved Brazil too! We'll have to check it out. Thanks for watching :)
@erichernandez60883 ай бұрын
What part and where do you stay in Brazil?
@ChrisBCartagenaАй бұрын
Well... the visa $85 plus $45. sucks... you didnt check If u were scammed?
@TakeTimeToTravel28 күн бұрын
We found out about the $85 visa about two weeks before we were scheduled to fly to Colombia. We just happened to check the Government of Canada website for updates, and it had been just implemented. As for the $45, we were never able to find anything about it, although they told us if we didn't pay, we would be denied boarding.
@punnymoney36922 ай бұрын
Are you guys a couple? Cause Colombia has some of the most beautiful women in the world ❤
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Yes we are a couple, and you're right...Colombian women are beautiful! Thanks for watching :)
@keithss6714 күн бұрын
The high season is a mess in these tourist centric towns. It’s a party atmosphere. The prices are higher and they hit tourists. I have found service to be pretty hit or miss all over South America (especially in Argentina) and I’m still astounded by how long it takes to check out at a supermarket anywhere lol. I have heard several reports about crime and safety issues in Cartagena, and that you need to keep your eyes open and use common sense. I usually go out only with a bit of cash and a Visa card and I usually leave my watch back at my place if I feel there’s an issue. As for phones? Snatching phones and cameras out of unsuspecting tourists (and locals) hands seems to be a national pastime in Colombia. I saw it several times in bogota. They ride by on a moped and snatch at the phone or purse or camera. I always made sure to stand far back from the curb when using my phone. Oddly, I find the opposite to be true in Medellin (go figure) everyone is friendly and helpful and smiling. Of course I’m staying in an upscale area (poblado) but never have I once felt unsafe or concerned. I will occasionally find a “mistake” on a bill. 😎
@TakeTimeToTravel13 күн бұрын
We also felt much safer in Medellin than in Cartagena. We always take the same precautions that you mention, when we we're out walking and using our phones. Hopefully some day soon things will improve in Cartagena. Thank you for watching :)
@keithss6713 күн бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel informative clip. I appreciate the info. I will be there for a month before heading back to nyc for a month. I’m glad I saw your clip
@drewtaylor84373 ай бұрын
Interestingly enough, I enjoyed your videos on Cartagena. With many great suggestions on food and activities. So I took your suggestions. I just returned from Cartagena and had a wonderful time! Enjoying your shared ideas. Yes, some of your negatives are indeed true- hawkers and tourists are inevitable. I found that in countless other places also. Wondering… Why did you go to Cartagena for 3 months? Seems excessive to me! My simple opinion is the city can be in enjoyed in a couple of weeks. Curious. But thank you for the Sofitel, the Mirador- and all the great spots you’ve mentioned. I enjoy your travels and love the straightforward approach.
@drewtaylor84373 ай бұрын
Guys, sorry to jump in again… but if you did such extensive research- that immigration visa info is everywhere. I was prompted by my airline etc. filled it out online 3 days prior to entrance and departure and paid absolutely nothing. (Maybe I’m misunderstanding, because you were there longer) anyway- enjoy your travels.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We went to Colombia for 3 months to escape the Canadian winter for somewhere hot! Although we love SE Asia, the flights were crazy expensive this past winter, and the flights to Colombia were quite cheap. We prefer to do "slow travel" and spend a few months in one place and be able to explore the city. Unfortunately, Cartagena wasn't a good fit for us, and like we said, would have been fine for a few days or a week at most. We're in Athens, Greece now and loving it! Thanks for watching :)
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Canadians have to pay $85 CAD each at immigration, as you enter the country. They put this fee in place after we had booked our flights and Airbnb, so it was a last minute surprise. Also they charged us more as we were leaving, but not sure what that was for, and can't find any info about it. We did fill out the online Checkmig form that the airlines require for entrance and departure, and like you say, that was free. Hope this makes it a little more clear :)
@elmaspegao20103 ай бұрын
You paid 85 CAD because your Country changed us first this tax . Colombia as a response to your country decided to put the same amount. This tax that Colombian used to payed was removed in covid 19 pandemic but after this Canada policy changed for Colombia .
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, and for your comment, we really appreciate it :)
@SuperFlo11232 ай бұрын
Why y’all talking like that😭
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Pakiss33329 күн бұрын
I agree with you in some aspects but i think you have to be congruent with what you want. Just from watching the video i can tell you guys are clearly stable couple, quiet, very organized people. If you wanted quiet, tidy place Cartagena is not the place. Is a party city! Is like going to a meatstore specting vegan food.. come on. I dont think Cartagena is bad. You are just not the right type of tourist for what the city offers.
@TakeTimeToTravel28 күн бұрын
We are full time travellers, and we have learned that we won't love every place that we visit. It's great to hear that you like it. We wanted to be honest about our time there, for the people who watch our videos. We also made videos on the many positives of Cartagena which I'm sure you'll want to watch! Cheers :)
@Farawaynow3 ай бұрын
Wow. The aggressive vendors would do me in. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
They really are annoying! It seems to be a common complaint from people who have spent some time in Cartagena. Hopefully something will be done about it, but not sure when. Thanks for watching :)
@ohioan29033 ай бұрын
Aggressive vendors are a worldwide problem. I stayed in Acapulco Mexico in Sept 1974 and one could not be on the beaches without the constant hawking by the vendors. To swim you had to use the hotel's pool. I do not recall vendor nuisances in Thailand or South Africa or Bueno Aires -- other travelers may have.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
@@ohioan2903 We haven't seen this type of aggressiveness in Thailand or Vietnam either.
@gregorymilanovich4384Ай бұрын
I was just in Cartagena this past late January-early February. I stayed in Boca Grande & took public transportation. Never hasd a wait at the restaurants in El Centro or on Boca Grande. I waved off the beach vendors...& I went solely for the sun. Was not there during the rainy season, so, I did not encounter the street flooding that I heard was problematic. I wouldn't recommend any longer than a 2 week stay because the sun was intense. There is plenty of poverty in the business districts outside of El Centro...& you need to be aware of your surroundings as in any city. There are a lot of Venezuelan refugees there that exacerbates some of the problems.
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
Thanks for watching, and for your comment, we really appreciate it!
@lilianac7291Ай бұрын
Not everything these people say is true, everywhere in the world there are good and bad things.
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
Well, unfortunately everything we said is true and happened to us! You're right there are good and bad things everywhere, and these are the things that we didn't like in Cartagena. If you'd like to see the good things we liked about Cartagena then you'll want to watch this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rduqfaqHvrG6mqc.html Thanks for watching!
@bougiebohemian53932 ай бұрын
I know no one wants to talk about this but if you are a white American, you will get a different experience from the street vendors and rappers than a person of color. I went to Cartagena and had a wonderful time. The vendors were aggressive but once we told them no twice, they left us alone. As far as the restaurant service, we had great service. They allowed us to skip the lines and we were often served first.
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
We wish telling them no, twice would have worked! As Canadians, being rude to people doesn't come easy, but eventually you just have to try and wave them away and ignore them. Thanks for watching :)
@rexx94963 ай бұрын
When you said take 5 or 10 minutes to do something that should take a minute, that's exactly why Latin America is economically behind.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Hopefully things will change for the better! Thank you for watching :)
@Malachi_Padilla3 ай бұрын
So true. Latin America is like the opposite of Japan and the US in terms of professional proficiency a being efficient.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
@@Malachi_Padilla Yes, it's truly very unfortunate!
@pammadill54103 ай бұрын
After seeing the beautiful attractions on your previous video of Cartagena...it's surprising to hear so many negatives....thanks for your honest comments. I'm sure this will help other visitors to have a less stressful experience there...great job guys!!
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Cartagena has some very beautiful places to see! I think it would be fine for a few days, but eventually some of these issues start to take their toll. We're glad that we've been there and seen it, and hope that others will find this video helpful. Thanks for watching :)
@minimontrealmoments3 ай бұрын
Do you think you'd still have gone had you been aware of the aggressiveness of the street vendors, and other negatives? This video is a must-watch for anyone thinking of vacationing there, as most people want to be left in peace to enjoy their holiday. BTW, that rapper incident sounded downright scary. A friend of mine knows a young lady (quiet, unassuming student) who spent 5 months there while writing her thesis, and she actually had machine guns pointed at her! Nice to see you got home nice and safe:)
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Well, if we knew how aggressive the vendors were, we probably would have spent more time in Medellin and just visited Cartagena for a few days! Unfortunately, we did it the other way around lol. We felt fairly safe walking the streets in the touristy areas, but maybe we were just naive. Thank you for watching :)
@TheTacosnews3 ай бұрын
😂😂...#1 IT'S A 3RD WORLD COUNTRY... Did you not know that?? You should never go anywhere without a connector or guide. Spend more money next time & respect the people & culture 1st. & the wonderful people will be more than happy to help you avoid all of that.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We've travelled to other "developing" countries, and have never encountered these problems! I think having a guide with us for the three months that we were there would be a little ridiculous. Even the idea of needing that, would definitely be a reason for most people not to travel there. Thank you for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it :)
@alvarodavidbanquezdiaz32523 ай бұрын
What you say about street vendors, rappers and smelly waters it’s true, we have to work to solve it, but do not try to make people decide not to come to Cartagena. The restaurants take a long time because the foods are fresh and the real good, there are cities where the food is kept for a long time inside a fridge and, that’s worse but as you receive what you have ordered in 10 minutes, you think that you’re eating something is good when is all the contrary. Not healthy at all!!
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We travel full time to many different countries, and often eat in restaurants. We always like our food to be prepared fresh and with fresh ingredients. Unfortunately it's the customer service that's not good! We didn't enjoy making this video, but we would rather be honest to our viewers. We've also made other videos about Cartagena where we show all of the good things about the city. I'm sure you'll want to check them out! Thanks for watching :)
@crqdea66543 ай бұрын
WOW😮 Went to Baru Colombia all inclusive resort 11 years ago & we could not get to Wall City because no one spoke english 🥴 I guest it was a blessing in disguise👍🏿
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
I'm not really sure what it was like 11 years ago, but now it's not the greatest! Hopefully things will change for the better. Thanks for watching :)
@Degenpilot2 ай бұрын
yeah dude in colombia the waitors dont check on you much... thats everywhere haha in colombia... your in a third world country and sound like a bunch of rich prius driving gays
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Haha, your comment gave us a great laugh! We travel full time and often visit developing countries, but have never experienced such poor customer service as in Cartagena. Hopefully things will get better there in the future! Thanks for watching :)
@johannaescobar899Ай бұрын
I agree when it comes to the beach and the vendors ! It was extremely annoying , and you are 100 percent correct , not even 2 minutes would pass by before another vendor was at your feet. I could not enjoy the beach at all , all k did was say “ no thank you “, every two minutes !!!!! This is the main reason why I will NEVER go back !!!!!!!
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
Yes, it's such a shame because Cartagena is a beautiful city! Thank you for watching :)
@CMichelleWhiteАй бұрын
I get it now. You guys made this video only to get engagement to raise your views….I fell for it ugh 😩
@TakeTimeToTravel28 күн бұрын
People have asked us if we liked Cartagena, and if we would go back, so we had to be honest. It's nice to hear that you like going there, but we travel full time and there are many other places in the world on our list to visit. Cheers!
@CMichelleWhiteАй бұрын
I’ve been to Cartagena many of times. I was going to leave this long comment however this has to be a spoof. I’ve never heard such and idiotic video 🙄 Sounds like you guys are upset because you didn’t do your own research. First of all, Ubers are not even approved in Columbia. You’re supposed to use a taxi in which you negotiate the price prior. How do you not know what type of visas you need before traveling? I hope this video is a joke Are you guys need to get on the short bus and go back home? 😊
@TakeTimeToTravel28 күн бұрын
We mentioned in the video that the visa was implemented just a couple of weeks before our flight, unfortunately too late to change plans. You will see in the comments that we're not alone in our thoughts on Cartagena. It's a beautiful city and it's too bad that there are so many other negatives. Sorry if this video triggered you, but thank you for watching.
@nmfo344512 күн бұрын
Having visited Cartagena i really but really didn’t like your video If you are honest about the negative things how can you forget the prostitution there? I mean, it is virtually impossible to meet a woman who is not a prostitute by night Some may like it and i’m no judge but i didn’t, at least it deserves a comment for whose who prefer to meet “regular girls” while traveling alone Just, don’t go there, sure all women are not interested there but a large majority are,if you like it, well, enjoy your trip…💁
@TakeTimeToTravel10 күн бұрын
Well, we weren't looking for women lol, so didn't really have any problems in that regard. Thanks for watching!
@jermainewilliams6040Ай бұрын
My experience was completely different. I think it's because you guys are from Canada.
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
Haha, that must be it! Thanks for watching :)
@FreshGrey-pm4vw3 ай бұрын
After seeing Romancing the Stone I would never want to go to Cartagena.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Haha, thanks for watching :)
@enitsantiago19263 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear that you both experienced so many negatives. Unfortunately, not every place is going to be an idyllic interlude even if you think it will be. Just like sometimes you might have an initial bad opinion about a place and then it turns out to be great. Thanks for sharing your experience ❤
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Yes, when we were planning our trip, we really had high hopes that it would be a great place, but sadly it didn't live up to our expectations! It's really too bad because it's such a beautiful city with amazing architecture, nice beaches and wonderful weather. Maybe things will change in the future, for the better. Thanks for watching :)
@rafaelarcoverde55353 ай бұрын
I had the same experience years ago. The place is beautiful, but these vendors are so annoying. They were following me everywhere, non-stop. It was so intrusive and disturbing that made me fear while walking on the streets there.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
It sure is annoying and seems to be a common complaint amongst travellers to Cartagena! Thank you for watching :)
@genericdeveloper39663 ай бұрын
I saw Kurt Caz's video of Cartagena, and the vendors on the beach was enough for me to say, "nope".
@canuckcoffeecanada3 ай бұрын
Kurt Caz…. Yikes! … the last human I’d go to for travel advice… 😂
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Well those vendors definitely kept us from spending much time on the beach! Thanks for watching :)
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Haven't watched Kurt Caz, so not sure about travel advice from him! Thank you for watching our video though, we really appreciate it :)
@thegreatone99233 ай бұрын
I was in Cartagena a month ago from Vancouver very disappointing, absolutely true about street vendors constant harassment especially on the beaches. I found Medellin alot better
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
We also found Medellin was much better! It really is too bad because Cartagena is such a beautiful city with an amazing history, great food and also nice beaches. Unfortunately it seems to be a common complaint from many travellers about the pushy vendors. Hoping that this can improve in the future and people will be willing to return again and again. Thanks for watching :)
@dreamthedream89292 ай бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel yes, we have to keep in mind better in what respects. For example Medellin doesnt have an old town or old architecture much, something happened to it (not bombing during war, didnt happend in colombia) perhaps the local peopled and businesses took the old buildings down and the local government didnt preserve them. thats unfortunate and in that way cartagena has an advantage. the noise and approaching vendors may be a minus. the temperature in cartagena may also be a minus for many, its too hot all the time. therefore bogota has a great advantage when it comes to climate, lower noise, less approaching vendors and it has plenty of well preserved old architecture like cartagena but some of the old architecture in bogota is very different from cartagena, you will not see that style in cartagena
@michaelr.219312 күн бұрын
NPC's. Yall just made me want to sleep for 2 days straights. Goodness gracious, recommendation to all- put these clowns on at least 1.5x speed otherwise youll sleep through your day.
@TakeTimeToTravel10 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mariatt2933 ай бұрын
everything u just listed is normal in non 1st world countries.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Well, we travel full time and have been to many "developing" countries, and believe me, this is not normal! Thank you for watching :)
@Tjdisseldorp3 ай бұрын
Maybe take some more time to stay home in Missisipi
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Haha, we haven't been to the U.S. in many years, and haven't ever visited Mississippi! Is it nice?
@chinoC-tx8tv2 ай бұрын
You guys are funny!
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jamesmartin18953 ай бұрын
duly noted gentlemen and thank you for your recommendations & reviews
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Hi James! Thank you for watching, and for your kind words, we really appreciate it :)
@TheBstegold2 ай бұрын
It is all relative! Stay in Canada!
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
We'll continue to travel, just not going back to Cartagena! Thanks for watching.
@josean23153 ай бұрын
I just came back from Cartagena and experienced the same with scammers and pushy vendors. The police stopped me for no reason twice on the same night, rubbing me down which was not very enjoyable. I will not be returning there, ever!
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
It's too bad because Cartagena is really very pretty, has such amazing architecture and a great history! Let's hope they can make some changes for the better. Thank you for watching :)
@decatopetenplica3 ай бұрын
In our constitution it says that police can ask for your documents for no rason and it’s also part of the culture. It just happens if looks as a Hollywood foreigner, if you look as a Colombian keep distance, what I mean is walk 3 meters far from the shade and it works, they aren’t move from them position, asking for documents is also a deterrent strategy
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
That's very interesting! Thank you for watching, and for your comment, we really appreciate it :)
@ivetteroberson61123 ай бұрын
It shows you were not prepared to travel to a third world country. Cartagena’s touristy area is beautiful and magical but prior research on how to navigate an extremely pour place overrun by tourists it’s important to avoid bad experiences. If you are a vacationer and not a traveler, is not the place for you!
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We have visited "developing countries" before, and haven't encountered this kind of experience! We stayed there for three months, and even though it is quite beautiful, we won't go back. What area of Cartagena do you live in?
@viajer20113 ай бұрын
Currently living in Cartagena, I can tell you that the problem of Cartagena is not being a "third world" city/country. There are places in developing countries that are much more organized... Cartagena is a city that is used and abused by everyone, local and foreigners... The city is behind in every aspect period.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
@@viajer2011 Sadly, this seems to be true!
@rosed.19798 күн бұрын
I've been in Cartagena plenty of times and I've always had a great time. It is the most expensive city in Colombia for sure since the region's economy is based on tourism. That's no surprise. To have a good beach experience, you go to the surrounding islands, like Islas del Rosario. Cartagena is just the colonial port. Your video is way too negative and guys look so uptight! If you look for everything that's wrong with a place, that's all you'll see.
@TakeTimeToTravel7 күн бұрын
We did enjoy our trip to Islas del Rosario, and it was a highlight of our time in Cartagena. We also made a video about all of the good things about Cartagena, that I'm sure you'll want to check out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rduqfaqHvrG6mqc.html As full time travellers, we have visited countries around the world, and usually enjoy our time spent in each. We know that we are not going to love every place that we travel to, and Cartagena happens to be one of those places that we wouldn't return to. We're glad that you enjoy your vacations there, and hope that you continue to have a great time. Thanks for watching, we really appreciate it :)
@jewfro888Ай бұрын
What do you do where you can travel so much?
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
We are retired now and travel full time. Thanks for watching :)
@jewfro888Ай бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel thanks for not answering my question. Lol.
@viajer20113 ай бұрын
Nice video...now you guys are in trouble because the Major (Dumek) is fighting KZfaqrs that show or talk about the bad (but very real) aspects of the city 😅. They only like people to believe lies about the city, that everything is just perfect, but far from true. Living in the city as a resident things are not that bad, but as tourist with high expectations about the city is terrible. I came from Vancouver to Cartagena and it is hard, but after a few years, I understand the city... Nowadays, I go to the city center and I don't get bothered that much...it is like they know you are not a tourist anymore... I believe the reason for it...I only wear jeans and normal shoes instead of short and flip-flops... There are better place for tourists to go even in Colombia...
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We really didn't like making this video with a negative view, but we felt is was better to be honest so that our viewers would know what to expect if they visit Cartagena! It's such a beautiful city, and we have other videos that show the good things that we've experienced there. It's nice to hear that you've been able to blend in and adapt to living in Cartagena. Maybe Mr. Dumek will make some changes for the good? Thank you for watchng :)
@alejandroroque76992 ай бұрын
Please don’t go back to Cartagena! Keep your word. Stay in Canada please!!!
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Haha, no worries, we won't be going back! There are lots of wonderful places to travel to, so we'll keep exploring. Cheers from Greece :)
@jsqitalian3 ай бұрын
My husband and I felt the same way about Cartagena, We loved the food and buildings but would not go back due to the aggressive vendors. We could not walk one block with out being asked if we wanted drugs or prostitutes.
@canuckcoffeecanada3 ай бұрын
Love your videos… But: this is a 3rd World country with a boat load of poverty - and I imagine you’re a millionaire from Canada… no one owes you cheap food, drink and lodging… Love your channel - enjoy the reality check. ❤❤❤
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Cartagena is such a beautiful city, it's too bad that it seems to leave such a negative impression with so many people. Hopefully they will get some of these problems fixed. Thanks for watching :)
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We've been to many third world countries with a lot of poverty, but have never encountered anything like this! You're right that no one owes us anything and we certainly didn't say that, we just said that we were surprised at the prices. You gave us the laugh of the day about the millionaire thing lol. Thanks for watching :)
@canuckcoffeecanada3 ай бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel Sorry... I meant Billionaire... 😍😍😍 Any of us - all of us that live in Vancouver are already millionaires! See you in Victoria for dinner soon!
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
@@canuckcoffeecanada Hopefully we can get back to visit British Columbia some time soon and take you up on that dinner :)
@johnloa20093 ай бұрын
reminds me on the service at restaurants juan receives in amerika
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
To be honest, we haven't been to the U.S. in years, so not too sure what the service is like. Thanks for watching :)
@nicknewman2414Ай бұрын
Cartagena is amazing. Not sure why you had a bad experience. Looking like a novice tourist unfortunately will hurt you.
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
We travel full time all over the world so not sure that we would be novices lol. Our issues seem to be pretty common after reading the comments, so it's not just us. We have learned that we won't love every place we visit, and I guess Cartagena is one of those places. Thanks for watching!
@Tn-kl3jr3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your honest opinion. I will be sharing this video.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
This isn't the type of video that we enjoyed making, but we had to be honest! Thank you for watching :)
@servinav27 күн бұрын
You guys are a couple of products of AI. I agree with the vendors and Rap singers, THEY ARE ANOING. Any way there is rooms for every budget
@TakeTimeToTravel26 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@pardeapsambi94653 ай бұрын
Cartagena street vendors and beggers are very persistant and aggresive. I just ignore them. they eventually go away. They can sense hostility. I show no hostility. I also don't dress flashy or expesinve. simple jeans and a T-shirt. Cartagena is a fun place but it can also be dangerous. Just remember not to wear expesive jewlery or watches. Keep it simple and stay away from the neighborhoods that you have no busines being there.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
We took the same precautions, but it's sad that you have to do this in the first place! There are so many wonderful cities and countries in the world where you can feel so much safer, and where it's easier to travel to. Maybe things will improve in the future and we can reconsider going back. Thank you for watching :)
@S123qwede3 ай бұрын
Tienen razón, tristemente Cartagena se convirtió en el peor destino de Colombia por las estafas, malos olores y vendedores abusivos😢😢😢
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
It's too bad, because Cartagena is such a picturesque city with such an interesting history! Hopefully, things will improve in the future. Thank you for watching :)
@alko_xo3 ай бұрын
Dudes, you should sell bibles to seniors on extended chemo!
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Hmmm...thanks for watching, I guess!
@rosedogg2 ай бұрын
lol 😂I get it
@Degenpilot2 ай бұрын
cartegena is a prepaid girl place... go to another carribean island haha
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Even though Cartagena is so beautiful, we probably wouldn't go back. Thanks for watching :)
@TheOnlyJuan_3 ай бұрын
Colombian here.... Cartagena is a huge tourist-trap stop going there
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
It's such a picturesque city, but sadly we wouldn't go back! Thank you for watching :)
@Nemex123 ай бұрын
Well, some things are totally true but c'mon! some things are fishing too deep. Groceries being too expensive? Hotels being expensive? I live in Germany and I have found hotels in Poland and in Italy that are more expensive than here, even when they are considered poor countries. I don't think we can go to a city and thinking that because they are poorer then everything has to be cheaper than in my hometown, we are not the measure of all things. Specially if locals pay those prices. Is not the same to be in a tourist city in Poland or Italy than to live in a normal city in Germany, a tourist city is normally more expensive. The street vendors I would agree and taxis trying to scam you is the rule from New York to Bangkok. People speaking to each other on the store is part of what my german wife loves about the latino culture. again, it is a relaxed part of the world and enjoying life and being slow is part of how they do things there and is not a negative thing per se unless we see it according to our culture. I think a little more objectivity would be great on the video. I cannot judge a place because it doesn't fit into my idea of cheap everything and red and fresh vegetables and fruits. Also it is to be noted that in the video it seems you were going to the cheap stores and of course, that is a choice. I guess were you come from you don't go to the cheap stores expecting the good stuff. As I said, some things are spot on but others are really misleading. Go to Cartagena, stay in the Hilton, go to fine restaurants and buy stuff on the best grocery shops and you would have a totally different experience. I have stayed in good brand hotels in Europe but when I went to Cancun I had to pay 800 dollars a night. Crazy? Not really, is a tourist destination for people with more money than I make. I would be.very ubfair and bitter if I would say something like: "what? Those prices in Mexico? Is not like I am in (put hometown in developed coutry here"). Same happens in Curaçao or Rio, it is what it is, a lot of good tourism with deep pockets makes price rise. I can only say that is a scam or a tourist trap when I don't accept that some poorer countries have also expensive places because rich people normally go there. If I want to go to Cancun during spring break I have really to double check my wallet, but I would do a disservice if I go and afterwards make a video saying that it was too expensive and people should not go there. Just my thoughts, tried to be respectful but I think a lot of this review is unfair.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Well, we shopped in not only the cheap grocery store, but usually the more expensive one. We were surprised that in that climate, that vegetables were not very good quality, and were more expensive than we thought they would be. A lot of the prices that we encountered were more expensive than in Vancouver, B.C., which is one of the more expensive city's in the world. I guess if you stay in the Hilton, you would get a very sheltered idea of what Cartagena is like! And I guess with lots of security around the hotel, you felt safety wasn't a factor, as you didn't mention that huge problem. Unfortunately, we can't afford to stay in a 4 star hotel for three months. We prefer to stay in an apartment and prepare most of our meals ourselves. We are full time travellers, and our impressions of Cartagena are certainly just our opinions, but it would seem like most of the comments so far would tend to agree with us. We do respect your opinion too, and appreciate your comments. Thank you for watching :)
@Nemex123 ай бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel thanks for the respectful comment. I agree with some parts of the video also but there are other parts I feel are unfair. Of course everybody is entitled to have different opinions and in this day and age finding people that disagree with respect towards each other is something to treasure. I think being able to interchange different ideas is one of the things that make the world interesting. Wish u the best. :)
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
@@Nemex12 Cheers from Athens, Greece!
@Nemex123 ай бұрын
@@TakeTimeToTravel Cheers from Lake Como :)
@riskylizard5349Ай бұрын
No lies told n this video
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
That's for sure! Thanks for watching :)
@davidsimon2144Ай бұрын
😂😂😂 los super gringos quejan por bobadas! 🎉 Pobrecitos!
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
Haha, thanks for watching!
@Rikardiho23 күн бұрын
lmaooo if you guys hated it so much why didn't you fucking leave after the first month?
@TakeTimeToTravel22 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, we don't have enough money to just leave and not get our money back. We travel on a budget like many others do. Sorry if you were triggered by our video, but thanks for watching!
@HenryGomez-wj6thАй бұрын
They always take advantage of gay men
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Trut6072 ай бұрын
Didn't know the have Uber 🚖 there I’ve only known about the in driver app &?😊regular taxis 🚕
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Uber is apparently not legal in Colombia, but it still works fine there and a lot of people use it. You just have to check your bill after each ride to make sure you're not overcharged. Thanks for watching :)
@daviddurango8403 ай бұрын
Cartagena deberia pasar una ley anti-acoso a turistas.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Yes, something really needs to be done so that they stop "harassing" everyone! Thank you for watching :)
@ach80573 ай бұрын
Everything this video explains it is to the tea. Please do not travel to Columbia.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@Javssoccer2 ай бұрын
Why do you talk like there’s someone pointing a gun at you behind the camera? 😂
@TakeTimeToTravel2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@christiantravel63233 ай бұрын
😂
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@ChrisBCartagena3 ай бұрын
Exaggerated a little
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Not a fun video, but we wanted to be honest! Thanks for watching :)
@christianrobles53423 ай бұрын
That’s nice of you Barbie’s but let me tell you something every country has bad and good things!! What a bad people are you guys!! 😏😏
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@matthewjohnson73503 ай бұрын
wow ur audio is horrible
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@ach80573 ай бұрын
Please, please do not go to Columbia. It is very unfortunate, but you will have the worst experience not only only that but your life can be in danger.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, we won't be going back! Thank you for watching, and for your comment, we really appreciate it :)
@michelhuijer73863 ай бұрын
Ridiculous comment
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
@@michelhuijer7386 Why do you say that?
@ktrimbergerАй бұрын
haha! Are these guys for real? Had to pay $45 each to leave the country? HAHA!
@TakeTimeToTravelАй бұрын
Well, it did happen whether you believe it or not. Even though we were under the 90 day limit, they said we were over 60 days and we had to pay $45 CAD each! We disputed that and they said if we didn't pay, we couldn't board the plane. Can't find any rule about it anywhere, so it just seems like another scam. Thanks for watching.
@miltonguzman67623 ай бұрын
@miltonguzman6762 The way a vendor will live you alone i: ignoring them. Avoid looking at them and you will be fine. This is not Canada, so do not expect the same in Cartagena. We just spent 3 weeks and loved it! We travel the Caribbean with NO EXPECTATIONS! The negative experience you had it was for you to learn so it’s not for every body!
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, the negative experience that we had seems to be quite common among people who have visited Cartagena! Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching :)
@hustonryan3 ай бұрын
A restaurant here that doesn't even exist charged my debit card 23 times in less than 24 hours charging my debit card 9,800.00 USD I am stuck here in Cartagena until I can find money to go back to the states. I was asked 20.00 at the baggage claim by a service worker they always ask "Is this your first trip to Cartagena" then they extort you everywhere from taxi to hotel. There is Vultures in the skies and on the streets. Word of advice I go out with local travelers and groups it seems to be easier to be less prayed upon. Appreciate your content.
@TakeTimeToTravel3 ай бұрын
Wow, hope things work out alright for you! Thanks for watching :)
@bougiebohemian53932 ай бұрын
I know no one wants to talk about this but if you are a white American, you will get a different experience from the street vendors and rappers than a person of color. I went to Cartagena and had a wonderful time. The vendors were aggressive but once we told them no twice, they left us alone. As far as the restaurant service, we had great service. They allowed us to skip the lines and we were often served first.