Joseph
@jamcadam
Canadian and Irish looking for information about Colombia
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About me
Canadian and Irish
Speaks English
Registration: 02 January 2023
Volunteering to teach English in Medellin
@jamcadamgoing forward you can email me at jamcadam@hotmail.com Read More
Volunteering to teach English in Medellin by jamcadam
Hi,I'm staying in Medellin from Dec 18th to March 10th. I'm taking a Spanish course until Jan 24th and then hanging out until the snow melts in Canada.I'm a certified TEFL teacher. I'd love to volunteer somewhere for half a day Monday to Friday ...
@Stoneecashhi, i got your note. thanks. i will contact Quan when i arrive in Medellin. ive just arrived in Cartagena after sailing from Panama. I head to Medellin on the 20th.thanks Joseph Read More
Volunteering to teach English in Medellin by jamcadam
Hi,I'm staying in Medellin from Dec 18th to March 10th. I'm taking a Spanish course until Jan 24th and then hanging out until the snow melts in Canada.I'm a certified TEFL teacher. I'd love to volunteer somewhere for half a day Monday to Friday ...
@StoneecashHi,Thanks for replying. I would be very interested in getting in contact with her. For the first month after I arrive I am learning Spanish but for the next couple of months I would like to teach or tutor or help in any volunteer capacity ... Read More
Volunteering to teach English in Medellin
Hi,I'm staying in Medellin from Dec 18th to March 10th. I'm taking a Spanish course until Jan 24th and then hanging out until the snow melts in Canada.I'm a certified TEFL teacher. I'd love to volunteer somewhere for half a day Monday to Friday ... Read More
Spanish Language Classes by jamcadam
I was in Columbia earlier in the year for 3 months and quite enjoyed it. The main problem was being constrained by my poor Spanish language skills. I have a reasonable vocabulary but suffer the problem that whenever anyone speaks back I'm like a ...
Appreciate any comments based on experience. Read More
Spanish Language Classes
I was in Columbia earlier in the year for 3 months and quite enjoyed it. The main problem was being constrained by my poor Spanish language skills. I have a reasonable vocabulary but suffer the problem that whenever anyone speaks back I'm like a ... Read More
Loving Santa Marta - an update from my original post
Hi all, I thought it might be useful to some if I provided an update on my experience in Santa Marta.To recap, I arrived Jan 25th and moved into a really nice little boutique hotel called Casa Carolina in the historical centre. It was really nice ... Read More
Emergency Medical for Cardiac issues by PeteWattersChatsworth18
Will be traveling to Santa Mata and Cartagena. One of the people going with us has Cardiac issues. In case of an emergency how do we care in Santa Marta and Care in CartagenaWhat are the best hospitals or clinics for Cardiac care in Santa Marta and ...
@PeteWattersChatsworth18 Pete,we had reason to need an emergency centre in Santa Marta. My landlady suggested the El Prado Clinic in Santa Marta. It's at calle 25 and carrera 5 on your way into Santa Marta from Rodadero. It worked out really well. ... Read More
Information on the culture and exploring possibility to retire by StevenStapleton
@JulienI am headed to Bogot谩 this Friday. I鈥檓 exploring the strong possibility of retiring there. I鈥檓 financially very secure and I鈥檓 hoping to buy a home and do some investing locally if the golden opportunity ...
@StevenStapleton Hi Steven, we've communicated about Santa Marta.Just a heads up. I've not been to Bogota yet nor Medellin.I have spoken to lots of travelers and I get the impression that Medellin is much preferable to Bogota for both climate and ... Read More
Loving Santa Marta by jamcadam
So I put a few messages on this forum before leaving Canada for Santa Marta.I'm here just over 2 weeks now and loving it. The first week was in a nice little boutique hotel casa Carolina which I loved. Close to everything in the historical centre. ...
@riaakuhata Hi, Actually I'm not working right now and not sure I will again. I have some savings and I do a little investing and so far I've not needed to touch any of my retirement funds. It's much cheaper living here than Toronto which is great; ... Read More
Loving Santa Marta by jamcadam
So I put a few messages on this forum before leaving Canada for Santa Marta.I'm here just over 2 weeks now and loving it. The first week was in a nice little boutique hotel casa Carolina which I loved. Close to everything in the historical centre. ...
@StevenStapleton Hi Steven,That would be great. Touch base when you arrive and we'll arrange for contact and meeting.Not sure if you've been here before, but if not and you would like some info in the interim just let me know.Thanks Joseph Read More
1st Visit to Santa Marta - Where to stay? by orgullodemexico
I will be visiting Santa Marta for the first time in Mid March and planning to stay for 10 days. I am in need of a secure hotel on the beach. I want easy access to the beach. I had a recommendation of Estelar Santamar Hotel but they are sold ...
@cccmedia I can only speak for Minca Glamping and yes they have both. It was really nice. Coming from Canada the $70 was very reasonable and worth every penny. There are places you would pay 200+ Canadian for the same. The breakfast was included and ... Read More
1st Visit to Santa Marta - Where to stay? by orgullodemexico
I will be visiting Santa Marta for the first time in Mid March and planning to stay for 10 days. I am in need of a secure hotel on the beach. I want easy access to the beach. I had a recommendation of Estelar Santamar Hotel but they are sold ...
@orgullodemexico I am currently in Rodadero just west of Santa Marta and I arrived at the end of January.For the first week I stayed in a boutique hotel called Casa Carolina which is in the Historical Centre and is excellent. It also has a really ... Read More
Loving Santa Marta
So I put a few messages on this forum before leaving Canada for Santa Marta.I'm here just over 2 weeks now and loving it. The first week was in a nice little boutique hotel casa Carolina which I loved. Close to everything in the historical centre. ... Read More
Best way to send $$ to Colombia by drpeterjstanton
What is the best way to send $$ to Colombia? Western Union? I assume Colombia has an import tax??
@drpeterjstanton I have been sending money overseas from Canada to Ireland, France and Tanzania in the past 4 or 5 years and I have found WorldRemit to be the best and cheapest.It is more convenient, cheaper and quicker than my own Canadian bank. I ... Read More
Tennis Anyone - Santa Marta Colombia by jamcadam
I am moving to Santa Marta, Colombia in a week. I'm a big tennis enthusiast and would love to play 3, 4, 5 times a week if possible while in Santa Marta. Does anyone know if there is a Tennis Club and where exactly it is. Also, anyone checking this ...
Fred, I've not been able to find these other sites you mention. Could you let me know what they are.By the way, I didn't intend to beat up on the Santa Marta Academy Tennis site. My main comment was that all the pictures were of young people. ... Read More
What's the best area for Expats in Santa Marta by jamcadam
What is the best area for expats to live in Santa Marta. I'm Canadian from Toronto
Thanks Pete, that's a great start. Read More
SANTA MAR TENNIS ACADEMY - anyone know anything about it?
I'm try to find out information on the SANTA MAR TENNIS ACADEMY. I don't get much info from their site and there is only pictures of young people.Is it open to adults?Anyone know anything about it or other clubs or courts in Santa Marta.I want to ... Read More
Tennis Anyone - Santa Marta Colombia by jamcadam
I am moving to Santa Marta, Colombia in a week. I'm a big tennis enthusiast and would love to play 3, 4, 5 times a week if possible while in Santa Marta. Does anyone know if there is a Tennis Club and where exactly it is. Also, anyone checking this ...
Thanks for that CCCMEDIA.I just discovered the SANTA MAR TENNIS ACADEMY. I can't find out much from their site but all the pictures have young people. Do you know if it has adult members also? Read More
What's the best area for Expats in Santa Marta by jamcadam
What is the best area for expats to live in Santa Marta. I'm Canadian from Toronto
Thanks Pete. I see it is really the most central area. Would you say it might address some of my needs, below.My interest is in :being central and able to walk or short taxi to stuffexploring the old city and enjoying the beachtouring - the lost ... Read More
Tennis Anyone - Santa Marta Colombia
I am moving to Santa Marta, Colombia in a week. I'm a big tennis enthusiast and would love to play 3, 4, 5 times a week if possible while in Santa Marta. Does anyone know if there is a Tennis Club and where exactly it is. Also, anyone checking this ... Read More
What's the best area for Expats in Santa Marta
What is the best area for expats to live in Santa Marta. I'm Canadian from Toronto Read More
I want to meet expats in Santa Marta by jamcadam
I am moving to Santa Marta Colombia in mid January from Oakville/Toronto Ontario Canada I will rent an hotel room for the first week or two. I will be staying until the start of May as I am checking things out for a possible retirement ...
@OsageArcher Thanks for this. I'll check it all out. Read More
I want to meet expats in Santa Marta
I am moving to Santa Marta Colombia in mid January from Oakville/Toronto Ontario Canada I will rent an hotel room for the first week or two. I will be staying until the start of May as I am checking things out for a possible retirement ... Read More