Grindl-POP
American expat in Colombia
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Registration: 17 February 2015
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Life as a female expat in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
I know a lot of professional Colombian women are considering and have started opening business offices in the office buildings recently completed at the end of the Milla de Oro in the Sabana Centro just as you enter Cajicá off the variante ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Colombia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Colombia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I have do work in Medellin. I was taking Spanish Classes at 13 dollars an hour and the tutor came to my location for 2 hours a day. What really worked for me was that the person had a degree in Spanish and they were Pisan (Native Medellin) and ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Colombia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Colombia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I speak Spanish from Salamanca. I studied there from masters of Madrid, Grenada, and Sevilla. I'll give you pictures to believe me and even my study manual. Appreciated, AC Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? DonÂ’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 ...
There are dogs everywhere here. Some malls even let you take your dog inside. Just keep him on a leash to keep him away from the stray dogs. Read More
work from home by lilimna
Hi guys, how are you? I am from Philippines. Do you know a company where I can work from home? I am in Colombia for almost 5 months and just moved to Facatativa 2 weeks ago. I prefer working online. Do you know anything? I have experience in ...
I agree the air and the land and the fooood is incredible here. I used to live in China for ten years, so it's a really nice change. I have a website that I'm working with called Colombia-English.com that I might need some help with. ... Read More
Colombian cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Colombia? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Colombia and why not your best ...
Best recipe, eat at my parent's in laws' house. Second best the local luncher around the corner from me here in Cajica. It's almost too much food with all kinds of fixings at your choice for only 8,000. Third best is my home cooking ... 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 ...
I got married in Acacias. We slaughtered a small cow, roasted three little pigs, had the most wonderful patacones, chimichuri, and all the fixings. Dancers music, spirits. It was great. And yes there are a lot of formalities. She is Catholic so ... Read More
Is there anything better to do
My name is Anton (AC) Christopher and I moved here to Colombia to get out of China. Where I was for the last ten years. Is there anything better to do here than teach English for $500 a month? Read More