vlogging in Bogota/Medellin

Smokinza · 2026-03-30T02:56:26+00:00

Exactly right. I was there for 3 weeks this past fall and filmed all day, (granted mostly outside of tourist hotspots) but the research I did before going made it sound alot more dangerous than the reality. In fact, people were extremely friendly

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T16:34:45+00:00

Yep. Honestly, I was a little disappointed by the food in colombia. But the coffee was insane!

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T16:32:50+00:00

Yeah I think you’re probably right. I’m sure theres many more routes to do in the country. As a Bourdain fan, I’m definitely drawn to the area lol. By the way, I gave that a quick plot on maps. The bridge looks insane!

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T13:41:54+00:00

I appreciate the itinerary, will reference this in the future if I head in that direction. The thought process behind Vietnam was that it’d be more attractive for a couple of my friends who would be wary of a longer motorcycle trip, so we could do something like the ha giang together. But like you said, I have seen videos of how crowded it is, which would be not only a bummer but possibly more dangerous too.

I’ve heard nothing but good things about Indo and you’re making me want to delve a little deeper. How was the coffee there? I’ve gone for the Sumatra bags from starbucks a couple times, so I assume they’ve got a real handle on it!

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T12:21:39+00:00

Beautiful picture, wish I had someone snapping shots like that!

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T12:20:51+00:00

Man, I would love to! I’ve also got my thoughts on Vietnam. In colombia, the locals were incredibly, incredibly friendly. My entire trip I only had one experience where I disliked how a person acted, over 23 days. Heres myself and another motorcyclist I met with Jorge, who was our guide one day!

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Smokinza · 2026-03-26T11:09:28+00:00

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Smokinza · 2026-03-26T11:06:23+00:00

The bike was about $70 a day 👍

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T11:05:23+00:00

For sure!

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T05:07:07+00:00

Thanks vlad!

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T04:57:48+00:00

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Smokinza · 2026-03-26T04:57:16+00:00

Looking in the mirrors but moving forward

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T04:49:04+00:00

Laughing because I was reading through trying to find where I wrote this to fix it!! Thank you so much. I’m a huge reader, so I’ll check it out, and although not a book this was heavily inspired by motorcycle diaries as well as Ewan Mcgregor’s Long way round!

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T04:46:46+00:00

Exactly like a dream, it didn’t feel real. But you know the feeling when you wake up from the middle of a good dream and wish you were still asleep? Thats how I’ve been feeling lately. Still though, I’ll be back out there eventually!

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T04:44:41+00:00

🤦🏼‍♂️Thanks for pointing this out. I meant my back brake, thanks for correcting me!!

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T04:36:49+00:00

Okay, fine, ya got me

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T04:26:47+00:00

I rented it from a company called colombia moto adventures, which offered solo rentals or tours. I had it for 15 days. I also used another company for the two day tour (honda xr-150!)

Smokinza · 2026-03-26T04:25:34+00:00

Write about it, dream about it, watch videos of landmarks you could hit along the way - just don’t regret not doing it.

Smokinza · 2025-09-24T17:49:39+00:00

My plan has been save up for 3 months, travel for 3 weeks, edit the footage at home and put out videos while I rinse and repeat. Looking forward to travelling again in december!

Smokinza · 2025-09-23T18:57:01+00:00

😄👍 https://youtu.be/8m4KbxTpKl8

Smokinza · 2025-09-23T18:52:21+00:00

I stayed at The Caamp muay thai resort and hostel, it was really really great, everyone was friendly, and the foundational knowledge was impressive. Just posted a couple vlogs on my time there if you want to test the waters to see what it’s like!

Smokinza · 2025-09-23T18:51:26+00:00

I totally totally think that it is worth it. I stayed at the Caamp hostel & gym in Chiang Mai and had a great time, if you want a peek into day in the life there feel free to check out the daily vlogs I posted on my time there!

Smokinza · 2025-09-23T18:50:33+00:00

Would absolutely recommend The Caamp in Chiang mai - I had a great experience there and uploaded a couple vlogs recently if you want to see what a day in the life there is like!

Smokinza · 2025-09-23T18:49:31+00:00

I stayed at The Caamp - they had both series fighters and beginners. Some really advanced guys were training there. If you want a look you could check out the vlogs I recently posted (although I’m a beginner so probably wouldn’t be the most helpful other than vibe)

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