Question by Diego: Is Barranquilla, Colombia a good place for a single young man to travel to?
I've been looking at taking a "singles" tour in Barranquilla, but I'm considering cutting out the middle man (and his 0 fee). Would I have a hard time meeting women in Colombia without the middle man? I want to go to Colombia, Medellin seems too dangerous for me, but Barranquilla seems pretty safe, yet quiet.
I'm wondering if I should spend 0 to meet good women there or if it's a waste of money.....

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Answer by Gamerpc
Travel Advice for Colombia

# We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Colombia because of the high threat of terrorism and criminal activity. Terrorist, insurgent and paramilitary groups are active throughout Colombia and there is a high risk of kidnapping, including of foreigners.
# Government buildings, public transport, and commercial and entertainment centres are potential targets for terrorist attacks. Places frequented by foreigners could also be targeted.
# Colombia has one of the highest rates of kidnapping in the world. Foreigners, including children, have been kidnapped and murdered.
# Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
# We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to the provinces of Cesar, La Guajira and Antioquia (excluding Medellin), the cities of Cali and Popayan and most rural areas of Colombia because of the uncertain security situation.
# We advise you not to travel to the departments of Putumayo, Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayan), Caqueta, Guaviare, Valle de Cauca (excluding Cali), Narino (excluding Pasto), Norte de Santander (excluding Cucuta), southern parts of Meta and the city of Buenaventura due to very high threat of terrorism from guerrilla organisations and drug related criminal activity. There is a high risk to your personal safety in these areas.
# Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Colombia. The Australian Embassy in Santiago, Chile provides full consular assistance to Australians in Colombia.
# Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides useful information for individuals and travellers on its website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009.

For the 0, it might pay to pay the middle man.
Unless they are also part of a SCAM

Good luck, but I would be looking closer to home

Cheers from DOWNUNDER

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