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Doc Sportello

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3. Might be good to include another take (and less photos)
Fri Apr 7, 2023, 10:34 AM
Apr 2023

Yes, the country is among many promoting the supposed good life there and lots of beautiful pictures help them spread that take. Unfortunately, crime is a big and growing problem there, especially in the big cities.

Columbia has become a hot spot for drugging and robbing tourists:
https://colombiareports.com/amp/medellins-scopolamine-threat/

Crime rising exponentially:
https://www.laprensalatina.com/colombias-tourism-mecca-now-feeling-impact-of-drug-related-violence/

https://www.traveloffpath.com/colombia-losing-popularity-with-americans-as-crimes-against-tourists-spiral-out-of-control/

I always question anything that relies on International Living and its ever rosy view of living in some of these countries. It's better to check the ex-pat forums for a more realistic take on what living in some of these countries is actually like.

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Hmmm.... Tele-mental health is a pretty big thing now. Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #1
My nephew... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #2
Might be good to include another take (and less photos) Doc Sportello Apr 2023 #3
your concern is duly noted Celerity Apr 2023 #4
Beautiful photos. North Shore Chicago Apr 2023 #5
Answered my own query lol North Shore Chicago Apr 2023 #6
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