Kiwiprofesor
New Zealander expat in Colombia
Forum posts
20
Contacts
12
About me
New Zealander
Speaks English (native), Maori (basic), Spanish (intermediate)
Registration: 08 March 2016
Activity
Finding software developers in Colombia by jaganalysis
Hi guys, I am thinking of visiting to Colombia in hopes of finding some good IT software developers. I heard Colombia is focusing more on technical developments and education. Is anyone in this group does business in IT or software industry? Can ...
Hey Jag, I'm Ricky - I'm actually a Kiwi but I have more than a decade's experience working for and with devs in Colombia - mainly Bogota. I've worked in and with multi-national digital agencies, as well as firms offering onshore and offshore ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
We shall indeed....in the last few months we have seen institutional adoption on an incremental scale [PayPal, JP Morgan, Microstrategy to name but 3] - let's not even talk about the Digital Yuan. This only means one thing to me. Another thing, ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it?
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same? Read More
Going to Leticia & Puerto Narino
Any heads up info to bear in mind? - any amazing experiences, places, people to consider? Read More
Journalist in search of contacts or simply your story! by JJJones
Hi everyone I am a freelance journalist in Bogota for 3 more weeks and actively looking for 1) Expats like you! Your decision to settle temporarily or long term in Colombia, what you do here – can be interesting stories for the press from ...
Hi I'm Ricky - a kiwi ex-pat with 9 years experience here in Colombia. I'd love to have a chat with you - my email is *** Read More
Looking for native english speakers by CATETO
Whoever might be interested You can send me your C.V. so we might talk about a job opportunitty down here in Cali, Colombia in a near future. We will be needing around 5 native english speakers to start up a new project. Teaching experience is not ...
Hey Carlos, I'm Ricky. Originally from New Zealand - I've been living here for 8 years, teaching Academic and Business English in a variety of contexts. Your message caught my eye and I'd like to know more. HERE'S a link to my ... Read More
Business Ideas for Santa Marta from Expats/Locals by ALfromLA
Hi all, As previously posted, the wife and I are seriously considering a move to the Santa Marta area. I will be working online but I would also be interested in opening a business. I don't have an idea of what type business to open so I ...
I have a little experience with developers/engineers - generally, they come from the universities though you can find low-level training though Polytech-type institutions (SENA for example). You'd be pushing shit uphill to create a niche for ... Read More
Bucaramanga... A little help for newbies!!! by KennyDeb
Hello Buca, My wife and I are moving to Bucaramanga late winter. We are fully retired, love new experiences and not afraid of challenges. We have a few questions and would like a little help. We are coming from Atlanta, GA USA. We have our dog and ...
I used to live and teach in Bucaramanga - I have put your questions to my ex-students. let's see what they say Read More
Getting access to PayPal money in Colombia - in cash by Kiwiprofesor
Hey, Guys, get ready, this is complicated. I'm a kiwi from NZ, living in Colombia. I've recently started earning dollars abroad and getting paid into my Paypal account. I'm finding it impossible to access this money as cash, however, ...
well put, I agree - acidic is the word. I was going to respond to it, in an aggressive way, but chose to hold my pen, so as not to further encourage it. Read More
Canadian Tourist Visa for Colombian Wife
Anyone have experience with this? What steps need to be taken? I'd appreciate your advice, thanks. Ricky Read More
Getting access to PayPal money in Colombia - in cash by Kiwiprofesor
Hey, Guys, get ready, this is complicated. I'm a kiwi from NZ, living in Colombia. I've recently started earning dollars abroad and getting paid into my Paypal account. I'm finding it impossible to access this money as cash, however, ...
Multiple-sourced, multiple countries, not yet able to be paid other than PayPal Read More
Getting access to PayPal money in Colombia - in cash
Hey, Guys, get ready, this is complicated. I'm a kiwi from NZ, living in Colombia. I've recently started earning dollars abroad and getting paid into my Paypal account. I'm finding it impossible to access this money as cash, however, ... Read More
bucaramanga by Peglove
Does anyone have experience living in this city if so can you tell me is it safe?
I loved that's for 6 months ...in my experience it's probably the safest, well organized, good citizen cultured big City in Colombia. Depends where you live and where you go of course. But I highly recommend it Read More
The best things to discover in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Colombia that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Colombian dishes that ...
Having a 'cold one' and a chat with the locals at the corner store on a lazy Sunday afternoon Read More
Best usages and practices in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Colombia means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. ...
Miles & miles of patience e.g. Biblical Job....nuff said. Read More