Stevens925
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Bogota
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 19 August 2013
Moving to Cartagena by GuestPoster170
Hello everyone I'm thinking of moving to Cartagena or Medelin as a teacher but I'm not sure yet. I have also the option (probably) to go to Montevideo (Uruguai). My salary is 2. 600.000 pesos. I麓m aware that there are different places ...
He is right. The best way is to come here first and find work. You can probably find work in a month. Bogota has many more opportunities. Bigger city, more cosmopolitan, etc. They pay more there also. 2.6 million sounds like way to much for a ... Read More
Moving to Cartagena by GuestPoster170
Hello everyone I'm thinking of moving to Cartagena or Medelin as a teacher but I'm not sure yet. I have also the option (probably) to go to Montevideo (Uruguai). My salary is 2. 600.000 pesos. I麓m aware that there are different places ...
Its international, so thats good. Read More
Moving to Cartagena by GuestPoster170
Hello everyone I'm thinking of moving to Cartagena or Medelin as a teacher but I'm not sure yet. I have also the option (probably) to go to Montevideo (Uruguai). My salary is 2. 600.000 pesos. I麓m aware that there are different places ...
Honestly, you should be pulling in at least 4,000,000 a month to live decently. Prices here are going up. Also, as a foreign teacher you should be making more. Also, don't work at an institute, only a legitimate grade school. Institutes will pay ... Read More
Bogota friends!
Hey there! If you are still looking to meet people to chill with in Bogota, I am down to get a coffee or a beer....and with anybody else who is interested as well. I am a teacher and I have been living here in Bogota for a few years so......let me ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, my name is Tommy Pickles and I like to throw eggs at moronic type people. Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, my name is Bob and I like nachos. Read More
English teacher on the move! by Crisla
Hi there! I would like to move to Colombia to teach English, l'm a CELTA qualified and experienced teacher :) can anyone give me some info? Is it easy to find a job as anEnglish teacher over there ? I'm thinking about Bucaramanga but ...
My suggestion is teach at a school (colegio), preferably a well established school....hours are better...8-3:30, Monday through Friday, normal teaching hours, the pay is WAY better, and it is infinitely more interesting and enjoyable. Many (most) ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi my name is Bob and I am opening up a vegetarian, carb free taco stand in Turbo, Colombia. So, my taco will consist only of lettuce and onion......no tortilla, and no meat. For only 10 dollars, you will get to put out your hand and I will give you ... Read More
Anyone in Bucaramanga? by rob_d
Hi, Moved to Bucaramanga from the UK a couple of months ago, and enjoying it alot so far. There seem to be very few English speakers here, so I'd like to get in touch with others. Cheers Rob
Does anyone here like nachos? Are there lots of bears and lions in Bucaramanga? Read More
Your Advice - Do's and Dont's in Colombia for vacation -;) ??? by kw2312
Hey - I don't live in Colombia but want to come and visit by end of this year for vacation (4-6 week) and started researching a bit...therefore, I am open for any suggestions you might have and willing to share with me what places to visit, ...
You can do anything you want in Colombia. There are really no rules whatsoever. The only thing you shouldnt do is hit on a girl if she is with her boyfriend. Also, be very careful in taxis and around p贸lice. They are not very nice. Besides ... Read More
Foreigners in BUCARAMANGA!! by Rahul2604
hi guys, i am from India and will be moving to BUCARAMANAGA by next month, so i would like to know some useful information about the city, first of all is it safe place to live?? i will be coming as an assistant professor of English language to ...
Bucaramanga is awesom because there is a plethora of great Mexican food. There are taco stands on almost every corner. Three tacos for a dollar. Also in Bucaramanga is a HUGE Chinatown, with world class Chinese food. Read More
Foreigners in BUCARAMANGA!! by Rahul2604
hi guys, i am from India and will be moving to BUCARAMANAGA by next month, so i would like to know some useful information about the city, first of all is it safe place to live?? i will be coming as an assistant professor of English language to ...
This could be true. I am referring to living in Bogota. Read More
Foreigners in BUCARAMANGA!! by Rahul2604
hi guys, i am from India and will be moving to BUCARAMANAGA by next month, so i would like to know some useful information about the city, first of all is it safe place to live?? i will be coming as an assistant professor of English language to ...
I would say, in all honesty, you will need around 4 milliion per month to live decently. If you dont mind watching every penny you spend and not travel anywhere, 2 million will get you by. Read More
From Reno to Bucaramanga by IrynaUSA
Hello All! I have posted some on the blog but have yet formally introduced myself. I was born in Colombia and lived there for about 7 years. I moved with my mother to the U.S then. I've lived in California, Florida, and now in Nevada. When I was in ...
At least in Reno you have the "awfulawful" hamburger place....damn good burgers. Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Bucaramunga has delicious hormigas colones. Read More
I want to take my girl on a date
McDonalds is always a romantic spot. KFC as well. Read More
Moving to Manizales from New York by masterita
My wife is from Colombia and we decided to move to Manizales. I have spent a few months in South America and about 2 weeks in Manizales. However we did allot of traveling, tourist stuff and visiting with her family so I didn't get a really good ...
Manizales has excellent Thai food. They make pad thai on just about every Street corner for only one dollar. They also have tons of egg roll stands...four for a dollar. Read More
Moving to Manizales from New York by masterita
My wife is from Colombia and we decided to move to Manizales. I have spent a few months in South America and about 2 weeks in Manizales. However we did allot of traveling, tourist stuff and visiting with her family so I didn't get a really good ...
Manizales has excellent nachos and tacos. There are taco stands on just about every corner. They also make some great burritos and enchilidas. Read More
The Western Union Roommate Scam By The Chilean Jorge by borderdisorder
After more than a month of looking for a roommate, we finally got a lead from a guy who seemed interested. We met him in a shopping center on Calle 72 and he started to tell us about himself. His name is Jorge, he is a Chilean and he has come to ...
"laws are there to be respected".....LOL LOL! I dont know what Colombia that you thinks exists, but you dont know what you are talking about. You are defending a complete scumbag who was such a coward that he couldnt even pay the bit of money that ... Read More
cedula by incagold
good day.....would some persons reply as to how long it took to receive their cedula.....I applied may 4 in medellin and they said 2 weeks and to check their website to see if my 5 digit number they stamped in my passport on my conjugal visa was ...
That sounds about exactly right. The truth is, nobody who works at DAS knows what they are doing, and nobody cares either. Lay down 100,000 pesos in front of them, and the problema will be solved very quickly. Read More
The Western Union Roommate Scam By The Chilean Jorge by borderdisorder
After more than a month of looking for a roommate, we finally got a lead from a guy who seemed interested. We met him in a shopping center on Calle 72 and he started to tell us about himself. His name is Jorge, he is a Chilean and he has come to ...
LOL. That ***. I hope you learned your lesson. Read More
cedula by incagold
good day.....would some persons reply as to how long it took to receive their cedula.....I applied may 4 in medellin and they said 2 weeks and to check their website to see if my 5 digit number they stamped in my passport on my conjugal visa was ...
This sounds about correct. My advice, in all honesty, would be to go the DAS office in Bogota on Calle 100 with Carerra 11, find out who is in charge, and make a GIANT scene IN the DAS office. Just start yelling and make it known you are not leaving ... Read More
Englishman wants to marry his Colombian Girlfriend..... in Colombia by El Bato
Hello Everybody, I have recently joined the site due to the need for knowledge on getting married in Colombia... I am interested to hear of English people living in Colombia also, as I would like to live there with my future wife - at least for a ...
DONT DO IT DUDE! DONT MARRY HER! BE SMART ABOUT THIS! WHATEVER YOU DO....SIGN A PRENUP! SIGN A PRENUP! IF SHE REFUSES, THEN LET HER GO! Read More