Ghagen281997
American expat in Colombia
Forum posts
11
About me
American
Speaks English, learning Spanish
Registration: 26 June 2018
Activity
Lifestyle on limited budget by gsusser
Hi, long time since I posted and a lot has happened. I'm an American looking to retire in Medellin or possibly Cali, though I've never been to the latter. I only mention Cali as I believe the cost of living is less and I like warm weather. ...
Moved to Cali in July 2018. Wife (from Cali) and I bought an apartment in Cuidad Jardin area. I will probably transition from work to a pension by the end of 2019. Some comments on several of your posts. + Cars: So far we make do with Taxis. ... Read More
Lifestyle on limited budget by gsusser
Hi, long time since I posted and a lot has happened. I'm an American looking to retire in Medellin or possibly Cali, though I've never been to the latter. I only mention Cali as I believe the cost of living is less and I like warm weather. ...
Dean; I joined Internations about 1 year ago. Moved to Cali from Washington DC area in July 2018. I quit using Internations because it seemed to have a Bogota focus. No activity here in Cali, and seems they want you to pay for membership ... Read More
Does anyone here live in Cali? by willern
Hi, I just joined the community. I notice that the majority of expats in Colombia live in Medellin or Bogota. Does anyone here live in Cali? If so, introduce yourself! :D I'm Steph, from Ireland, currently living in Cali, Colombia with my ...
Wife and I have not heard of any violence at Jardin Plaza? Examples? Read More
Does anyone here live in Cali? by willern
Hi, I just joined the community. I notice that the majority of expats in Colombia live in Medellin or Bogota. Does anyone here live in Cali? If so, introduce yourself! :D I'm Steph, from Ireland, currently living in Cali, Colombia with my ...
Since it is my first winter here - more reveling I the cold weather in Virginia while sending pictures of flowers. Have not been to the Starbucks yet. Wife (Caena) prefers Juan Valdez. Where are you from in the US? Me Washington DC suburbs ... Read More
Does anyone here live in Cali? by willern
Hi, I just joined the community. I notice that the majority of expats in Colombia live in Medellin or Bogota. Does anyone here live in Cali? If so, introduce yourself! :D I'm Steph, from Ireland, currently living in Cali, Colombia with my ...
This topic seems to have tapered out about a year before I moved to Cali in July 2018. Anyone still interested in getting together, if only for a beer or glass of wine at Jardin Plaza or UniCentro? Read More
Holiday food in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, End of year holidays around the world are such an exciting time of the year, with holiday food playing a big part of the traditions and celebrations. What are some traditions surrounding holiday meals in Colombia? Tell us about a few ...
Hard to say as is my first full Holiday Season in Colombia. From prior partial experiences - lots of family meetings - have suggested to my son that if he wants to visit from the U.S. he should wait until December 20th. By then all the Novenas are ... Read More
Getting to know you by tomluisi
Good afternoon all, my name is Thomas and my wife’s name is Geralyn. We are affectionately known as tom and Geri! I am a retiree from the trades and my wife is an RN. We are interested in learning about several cities in Columbia in the ...
Greg Hagen here, now living in Cali. Do you transfer fund here on a regular basis? I am trying to keep my money in a US bank and transfer monthly amounts as needed. Read More
Transferring Funds from a U. S. Bank by Ghagen281997
I am used to sending money from the US to Colombia via RIA when I was living in the US I have now moved to Cali and need to transfer funds from my account in the US. I am trying to avoid Bank Transfers as their exchange rates are not ...
Have a Cédula with 3 year Visa - need to renew in 2019. Not yet, but looking a SS being primary income and would still have US bills to pay (Verizon Wirelesd, AmEx) so would then have to transfer funds to US. Read More
Transferring Funds from a U. S. Bank by Ghagen281997
I am used to sending money from the US to Colombia via RIA when I was living in the US I have now moved to Cali and need to transfer funds from my account in the US. I am trying to avoid Bank Transfers as their exchange rates are not ...
Exchange rate is competitive but they charge me an ATM fee on both sides and an exchange fee. BanColombia limits me to 600,000 COP per day. and we need to deposit money in the BanColombia account to pay the mortgage, utilities, Condo Fee, etc. to ... Read More
Transferring Funds from a U. S. Bank
I am used to sending money from the US to Colombia via RIA when I was living in the US I have now moved to Cali and need to transfer funds from my account in the US. I am trying to avoid Bank Transfers as their exchange rates are not ... Read More
Does anyone here live in Cali? by willern
Hi, I just joined the community. I notice that the majority of expats in Colombia live in Medellin or Bogota. Does anyone here live in Cali? If so, introduce yourself! :D I'm Steph, from Ireland, currently living in Cali, Colombia with my ...
Greg here. Moved to Cali in mid July 2018. My wife is from Cali. Semi-retired, working about 3 to 5 hours a day. And need to learn Spanish. Living in the south of the city - Cuidad Jardin. Most of shopping done at Jardin Plaza and ... Read More