Hold on, before I get dozens of angry emails from concerned New Englanders. I want to say that I am an American currently living in Medellin, Colombia, and mean no harm by this article.
It’s just that after 5 years living here. There are comparisons made and strong arguments on why Medellin is better than Boston.
So without further ado. Medellin VIP introduces the top 4 reasons why Medellin is better than Boston.
Public Transportation
Having lived in both Boston and New York City. I, like most citizens, relying on public transportation. Whether it was going to work, school, or running errands. Public transportation is both faster and more cost-effective than owning a car.
Needless to say, I wasn’t very thrilled about public transportation. Largely due to the pungent smells, being crammed in small spaces. Seizure-inducing lights are being flicked on and off. Not to mention the scary-looking fellow citizens that accompanied me.
As soon as I moved to Medellin though. I realized public transportation is not synonymous with undesirable citizens with questionable hygiene.
The Metro of Medellin has existed for almost 20 years. And all its trains, gondola lifts and stations are in pristine conditions.
There is no food or drinks allowed in. People under the influence are immediately escorted off the premises. A courtesy I hope will soon catch on in Boston.
The trains do get packed but it’s expected during rush hour (between 6:30-8:00 am and 4:30-7:00 pm). Other than that, riding the metro is a great opportunity for tourists to see the many facades of the city.
For less than a dollar, you can see how wide the gap between rich and poor is in this city. By witnessing the slums some of the city’s inhabitants live in. As well as the luxurious apartment buildings towards the south.
Near Perfect Weather, Year-round makes Medellin Better than Boston
I might be a little unfair to my fellow Bostonians and New Yorkers in this category due to the subzero temperatures you’ve endured over the years. But if it makes you feel any better, America has better alcohol.
I’ve been here for over 5 years now and I’ve got to say, very few cities I’ve been to in America have better weather than Medellin. Springtime weather year-round coupled with low precipitation makes this place pretty desirable. A strong factor when choosing a vacation destination
The weather also makes Medellin Nightlife amazing. Warm nights allow the city’s most beautiful women to hit up the bars and clubs. Wearing dresses and skirts that leave very little to the imagination. There are also many public spots to enjoy the weather with a beautiful paisa girl.
Beautiful Colombian Women
Our intention is not to stir up controversy. Nor are we going to say that Medellin women are the most beautiful in the world. But there are a very large number of attractive women pretty much everywhere you look. In this department, Medellin is better than Boston.
Paisa girls are very concerned about their looks. So much that they hit up beauty parlors and the occasional plastic surgeon to ensure they look their best.
It’s not physical beauty that makes these women so desirable. But it is their charisma and charm that makes them irresistible to men all over the world.
You’re not going to see as many girls at the gym as you would in the US. But the having to walk to most places and the frequency of home-cooked meals has allowed the women to stay in shape.
Approaching women here is also a reason why foreigners have come to love Medellin. Despite the many tourists we receive, we foreigners are the exotic people. Women are friendly and easier to approach if you exude confidence. But remember, out of 10 tries you’re likely rejected 8 times. Still, pretty good odds considering that we’re talking about 20-25-year-old attractive females.
Can you say Festivo?
For those of you unaware, “festivos” are holidays in Colombia. Get used to them because they are habitual. Colombia along with India shares the much-coveted distinction of being the country with the most “off days” with 18.
The United States comes in 5th with 10 holidays a year. But living in Medellin made me realize that people here take pride in taking time off work.
Festivos or “Puentes” are used by locals to get drunk on Sunday nights or when you have money, to get away for the weekend. Many of the upper-class members have pieds–à–Terre a few hours away from the city. And spend the weekends there but it’s for spending time with one’s family.
Well, there you have it, the 4 reasons why in my humble opinion Medellin is better than Boston. These reasons aren’t enough to convince people to move down here. But who knows, on one of the many festivos you can find yourself walking through the botanical garden, with a beautiful girl you met on the Metro.
Is Medellin Better than Boston?
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