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American expat in Costa Rica

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American

Registration: 13 July 2011

About

After 30 years in higher education, seven as college president, exploring, writing, taking photos and living in Latin America are my passions.
Interests: writing, exploring, art, sports, dancing

My expat journey

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Davao, Philippines

Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

Davao, Philippines

the people, natural beauty
the food, systems, the internet, cost vs value

Barranquilla, Colombia

Feb 2010 - Feb 2011

Barranquilla, Colombia

loved it there. loved the people. loved the beaches. loved the food.
too hot....jajaja

USA

USA

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DocBranch
DocBranch replied to a thread
12 years ago
bretagne888

live peacefully in Costa Rica by bretagne888

American and legal resident in Philippines, Las Pinas married for over a year to Philippine wife. I am retired 71 years old wife 28 and we wish to either immigrate visa vi pension style to Costa Rica or have been told just to apply for Tourist Visa ...

DocBranch

I wish you much success. There is a growing population of Filipinos in Costa Rica. Many are there to work in call centers. There are agencies/attorneys who will look for jobs for you. I do not like them much. They charge a lot. But they are an ... Read More

DocBranch
DocBranch replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

Presentation of members in Barranquilla by expat.com

Hello and welcome on 天美麻豆! We invite the new members in Barranquilla and surroundings to present themselves in this discussion :) Are you living here since some time or did you just arrive? What brought you to Barranquilla? What passionates ...

DocBranch

Hola, como le va. I am here also. My name is Wayne. Michele, I am happy to hear that you get stared at also. I thought it was because I am African American. Unless you are AA also??? If so, then my theory may still hold water:-). Seriously ... Read More

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DocBranch replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Barranquillas latinas, marriage and dating by BMERRIMAN

Barranquilla Colombia was not my cup of tea, or coffee or even a tepid diet coke This industrial city is huge, dirty and full of beggars. They are everywhere. Plus, it is very hot and humid. And there is lots of theft of opportunity. Hold onto ...

DocBranch

There are marraige agencies, romance tours and a bevy of women from Barranquilla online (Latin or Colombia Cupid) looking for love or whatever. I have traveled to Bogota, Medellin, Manizales, Pereria and many pueblitos in the interior. The women ... Read More