Floridaray
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Rionegro, Antioquia
Registration: 13 March 2016
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Marriage by loaferln
I got married to a nurse in Cartagena in February. She had quit working in December 2017. She has ongoing litigation with her ex husband on their house, credit card debt and vehicle debt. I rented her a nice apartment and have been fully supporting ...
Loaferin hey bro sorry if i sound insulting. But chances are youre being taken for a ride. Loves blind and ive been there. Just ask my ex in florida living in the house i bought, etc, etc. Read More
Marriage by loaferln
I got married to a nurse in Cartagena in February. She had quit working in December 2017. She has ongoing litigation with her ex husband on their house, credit card debt and vehicle debt. I rented her a nice apartment and have been fully supporting ...
You just painted a pic ive seen many times here. Good god ive never seen so many men todos gringos who dont know their ass from their elbow when it comes to women...especially colombiana women. Ive got a good idea ur wife, and her boyfriend are ... Read More
Security in outlying areas of Medellin by dumluk
Ok, now that we have a coherent response to the question about bringing in merchandise from abroad thru a private mail server, we can move on to the next crucial question.....security.......can anybody tell me what level of security one can expect ...
Dumluk good to hear your opinion of Las Tables and combutal. Las Tables is where my roommate lived for 5 years but im considering relocationg there or more likely combutal. I love living here in the Andes but really im a born and bred beach ... Read More
Security in outlying areas of Medellin by dumluk
Ok, now that we have a coherent response to the question about bringing in merchandise from abroad thru a private mail server, we can move on to the next crucial question.....security.......can anybody tell me what level of security one can expect ...
Thats what i meant. Back home we just used it as in, the middle of nowhere. Thanks for the wave report. Watch ur 6? Yep , ex military like a lot of gringos here. Like FUBAR. Thanks for the warning about David. Read More
Security in outlying areas of Medellin by dumluk
Ok, now that we have a coherent response to the question about bringing in merchandise from abroad thru a private mail server, we can move on to the next crucial question.....security.......can anybody tell me what level of security one can expect ...
Dumluk there arent any utopias in this world ive seen. And ive been to everystate except Hawaii. All canadian provences on the US border, mexico plus i worked in asia and europe several years. We have bloody home invasions in my home state of ... Read More
Long Term Residency by chosenrescue
Rather than leave the Country (Colombia) every 90 or 180 days to keep from over extending my tempory Visa, I would prefer some sort of more permanent arangement. I have decided to move here, permanently, and establish relationships, both personal ...
Just what Colombia needs..another missionary. Why don't you just use your SS for a pensioner visa? Should be more than enough. Read More
Legal services in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Colombia. What types of legal services might an ...
Yeah ccc. Sometimes its better to cut ur losses. Ive found some pretty good deals here but whether you make out seemslike based on the luck of the draw. Read More
Legal services in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Colombia. What types of legal services might an ...
Agree que y ccc and worse. Imho avoid all legal stuff here. From what ive seen my gringo friends you cant win. Just tyed up in court for years but the lawyer still charging. Even several my Colombian friends totally screwed over on property. ... Read More
Is Colombia on the List of Countries Collecting the Most Income Tax? by cccmedia
I've been looking at some lists of the top income-tax collecting countries in the world. Investopedia's list basically included countries in Europe -- none in South America made the list. At the top of the list, Belgium collects 42 ...
Ccc what in the world does "Reforma Tributario" mean? Are they thinking of reforming where gringos pay more in taxes? I was thinking the whole idea behindthe pensionado visa was to get gringos down here and spend their retirement income. ... Read More
Info on Retirement Visa. by Harry19076
I am a retired American and live in Mexico. I have to move to a permanent resident in late 2020. In the meantime, I would like to obtain a retirement visa for Colombia. I will travel to the United States in the next couple of days and spend about ...
Thanks for all the useful information, as usual per ccc and archer. Personally I like having the cedula and the insurance. WTH its only $30 usd month and includes dental and vision. Just renewed visa for 3 years instead of usual one. But I didnt ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Dont 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 ...
Italia welcome. Id offer but I dont know that particular city. But, I thank you for your service! Read More
English (and French) speaker, prospects in Colombia? by MiskatonicPhD
I'm visiting in a few months, but people keep telling me I'll love it and want to stay. My Spanish is currently poor, though of course improving it then immersing myself is a priority. What I'd like to know is, how might my marketable ...
you should really stop whining and complaining all the time about Colombia....it's very annoying..... You should llook in the mirror bro. And since most of us are ex military and played sports, or both we dont need ur (5 time visitor as member ... Read More
English (and French) speaker, prospects in Colombia? by MiskatonicPhD
I'm visiting in a few months, but people keep telling me I'll love it and want to stay. My Spanish is currently poor, though of course improving it then immersing myself is a priority. What I'd like to know is, how might my marketable ...
Si...no dar papaya! 😎 Read More
English (and French) speaker, prospects in Colombia? by MiskatonicPhD
I'm visiting in a few months, but people keep telling me I'll love it and want to stay. My Spanish is currently poor, though of course improving it then immersing myself is a priority. What I'd like to know is, how might my marketable ...
Jajaja anybody who takes advice about this country from some guy like topper whose too scared to visit (let alone live) like the rest of us gringos here.well, besides in a tour group is out of his/her mind. I absolutely love it here but Im not ... Read More
English Teaching Job by JElizabeth
Looking for a part-time job teaching english!!
I agree with ccc that glenalindo can prob help you out. Read More