Field Report from Medellin, Colombia
I went on a solo trip to Medellin, Colombia for 10 days. Here's my report.
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✅ Wins
  • Arrived knowing almost no one and left having met 100+ people, forming multiple overlapping social circles
  • Built strong social momentum by the end of the trip — comfortably opening dozens of people in a single night
  • Invited to perform at a rooftop jam session for ~200 people (major social proof moment)
  • Integrated into several communities: musicians, salsa dancers, language exchange groups, coffee tour groups
  • Built a strong alliance with one key male friend and helped generate high-energy group dynamics consistently
  • Noticeable improvement in vocal projection, posture, eye contact, and overall presence throughout the trip
  • Stayed highly present by minimizing social media and prioritizing real-world interactions
  • Successfully isolated a woman and led a venue change home (strong logistical leadership, even without a close)
  • Consistently created comfort and connection in new groups — natural social glue
⚠️ Challenges
Hesitation to Approach: Saw opportunities but held back at times due to assumption of low interest.
Underestimating Attractiveness: Missed or rationalized away signs of interest (eye contact, proximity, engagement).
Fear of Making Women Uncomfortable: Defaulted to safe/friendly energy rather than allowing interactions to become man-to-woman.
Overreliance on Conversation: Tried to build connection verbally instead of leading physically or logistically.
Late Escalation: Attraction peaked earlier than action was taken in multiple interactions.
Early-Trip Confidence Dips: Lower vocal strength and internal certainty affected presence at the beginning of the trip.
📚 Lessons
  • Attraction often exists earlier than you think
  • Waiting for certainty = loss of momentum
  • Physical leading communicates intent more clearly than verbal explanation
  • Emotional momentum matters more than long conversations
  • Confidence shows up as decisiveness, not just loudness
  • Social proof (performer + connector role) significantly amplifies attraction
  • You thrive in socially warm, activity-based environments
🔑 Key Sticking Point
Hesitation to transition from friendly/social energy → romantic/sexual intent without explicit verbal confirmation.
🔄 Adjustments for Next Time
  • Assume baseline attraction when receiving sustained eye contact, proximity, and engagement
  • Escalate physically in-venue: light touch, hand leads, sitting side-by-side, dancing
  • Move interactions forward through location changes rather than deeper conversation
  • Shorten the time between meeting and isolation
  • Replace the instinct to “talk more” with the instinct to lead somewhere
🎯 Key Interaction Breakdowns
🎸 Musician Social Circle
What Went Well
  • Bonded over music and was invited into a high-value social setting
  • Performance created strong social proof and visibility
What Held Me Back
  • Confidence dipped around the established friend group
  • Maintained a platonic frame despite signs of openness
Upgrade
  • Hold man-to-woman framing even in high-status or socially intimidating environments
  • Introduce flirtation earlier when the vibe is present
Outcome
  • Strong social expansion
  • No romantic progression
💃 Salsa Night Interaction
What Went Well
  • Strong signs of interest (questions, eye contact, repeated engagement)
  • Shared multiple social experiences
  • Contact info secured
What Held Me Back
  • Didn’t escalate while attraction was highest
  • Talked instead of leading physically
  • Missed the same-night logistics window
Upgrade
  • Use dance and touch to build intimacy early
  • Lead logistics the same night when momentum is strong
Outcome
  • Clear attraction
  • No follow-through
🌙 Final Night Interaction
What Went Well
  • Strong eye contact and emotional tension
  • Successfully isolated from the group
  • Led venue change home
  • Built physical comfort in private
What Held Me Back
  • Escalation began too late (after leaving venue)
  • Doubt slowed decisiveness
  • Emotional connection didn’t transition into physical escalation soon enough
Upgrade
  • Begin physical escalation inside the venue
  • Go for the kiss when tension peaks
  • Trust momentum instead of waiting for certainty
Outcome
  • Went home together
  • No physical close
  • Still a positive, connected experience
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Field Report from Medellin, Colombia
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