@ChineduOpara
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Barranquilla, Atlán
Speaks English, a little Igbo from my childhood, and B1 level of Standard Spanish - broadening my vocabulary week by week using various tools (and full-immersion)
Registration: 08 August 2021
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Nexo anyone having trouble contacting them? by SkittleMini
Hi everyoneMy husband and I are preparing to move to Colombia, as he is not a Colombian national he is applying for a visa which after having seen good reviews on this forum we decided to use Nexo for this. They were very proactive up until we ...
Oh no 😢 I've used Nexo Legal a few times and not had any major issues. Now, I do remember in the first engagement, after I paid and we arranged everything, I didn't hear from them for almost a week. I panicked, of course... but eventually ... Read More
Surprising aspects of life in major Colombian cities (testimonials) by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone, I'm a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we're currently seeking testimonials for an upcoming article. If you are (or have ever been) an expat in a major Colombian city, what aspects of life there surprised you the most? Whether ...
@ChineduOpara About the food, the further south you go, the less flavor you will find. Think German food or the Azore Islands, that is because most of the cooking culture was brought to Latin America from Northern Spain who were of German ... Read More
The US Dollar Vs. The Colombian Peso ............. Who's Up? Who's Down? by cccmedia
Weekly close a record.For the first time ever, the exchange closed forthe week with the U.S. Dollar above 5000 Pesos.The closing value for the week endedNovember 4, 2022, is 5092 Pesos to the Dollar.Source... xe.com USD-COP charting
@ChineduOpara Good? It depends on which side of the exchange you are. For US expats a stronger dollar against the peso means their money goes further. For Colombians wishing to export or travel to the US, or to buy dollars for any reason, it's not ... Read More
The US Dollar Vs. The Colombian Peso ............. Who's Up? Who's Down? by cccmedia
Weekly close a record.For the first time ever, the exchange closed forthe week with the U.S. Dollar above 5000 Pesos.The closing value for the week endedNovember 4, 2022, is 5092 Pesos to the Dollar.Source... xe.com USD-COP charting
The Dollar closes above 4400 Pesos. The Dollar was valued at 4402 Colombian Pesos as the the curtain came down on Friday afternoon's exchange. Compared to the last exchange day of 2023, the Dollar is up 13,6 percent for the year versus the ... Read More
Expat from the US by pnaugh
My name is Peter Alspaugh and my family moved here a few years ago due to issues our children had with bad associations. So my wife who is Colombian, we made the decision to move my family Barranquilla. I stayed behind to support them in Colombia. ...
@pnaughWelcome, Pete! You and your family moved TO Barranquilla? Read More
A Check on Petro's Economy Two Years In by futuroexpat
OK, we are two years in with the government of Gustavo Petro. All the "nattering nebobs of negativism" have been proven wrong. The Colombian economy is strong, one of the best in all Latin America. DANE just today released the data:Construction and ...
@South American VoyagerOne could put Nigeria on this list and it'd fit right in 🤷🏽♂️ I wonder if there's ANY "free" and "democratic" developing country on Earth where at least 50% doesn't hate its current president. ... Read More
A Check on Petro's Economy Two Years In by futuroexpat
OK, we are two years in with the government of Gustavo Petro. All the "nattering nebobs of negativism" have been proven wrong. The Colombian economy is strong, one of the best in all Latin America. DANE just today released the data:Construction and ...
@ ChineduOpara - You got to read the book One Hundred Years of Solitude" Gabriel García Márquez and then watch the Netflix series just released a few days ago. As I read your posts, both these on this thread and others, where you show ... Read More
A Check on Petro's Economy Two Years In by futuroexpat
OK, we are two years in with the government of Gustavo Petro. All the "nattering nebobs of negativism" have been proven wrong. The Colombian economy is strong, one of the best in all Latin America. DANE just today released the data:Construction and ...
Funny I am almost 20 years older than you and have a way more positive, youthful outlook on life. - @nico peligro That's very nice. I've met several people who share same sentiment. The reality is that each individual on Earth experiences life ... Read More
A Check on Petro's Economy Two Years In by futuroexpat
OK, we are two years in with the government of Gustavo Petro. All the "nattering nebobs of negativism" have been proven wrong. The Colombian economy is strong, one of the best in all Latin America. DANE just today released the data:Construction and ...
You claim marrow-mindedness is real, yet you are the one that stopped engaging. Internalizing one's own narrow mindedness.If you want to avoid those narrow minded people, don't go to Medellin. Find a nice place in Cali where you can be surrounded by ... Read More
Surprising aspects of life in major Colombian cities (testimonials) by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone, I'm a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we're currently seeking testimonials for an upcoming article. If you are (or have ever been) an expat in a major Colombian city, what aspects of life there surprised you the most? Whether ...
@ChineduOpara Both infrastructure and culture, just any aspect that surprised you. - @Ameerah ArjaneeI live in Barranquilla, on the north coast. I've been "accused" or being overly negative and depressing when talking about my experiences here. So, ... Read More
Surprising aspects of life in major Colombian cities (testimonials) by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone, I'm a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we're currently seeking testimonials for an upcoming article. If you are (or have ever been) an expat in a major Colombian city, what aspects of life there surprised you the most? Whether ...
Hi everyone, I'm a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we're currently seeking testimonials for an upcoming article. If you are (or have ever been) an expat in a major Colombian city, what aspects of life there surprised you the most? Whether ... Read More
A Check on Petro's Economy Two Years In by futuroexpat
OK, we are two years in with the government of Gustavo Petro. All the "nattering nebobs of negativism" have been proven wrong. The Colombian economy is strong, one of the best in all Latin America. DANE just today released the data:Construction and ...
Nothing is more central to human nature than complaining about the Government and criticizing current leadership based on "how I feel" or long-held but simplistic beliefs (like "socialism" is going to destroy us). I suppose that such complaints echo ... Read More
Moving to Colombia, seeking local help by Catfish27
Hola. I am a newly retired guy from America and I am considering moving to Colombia. I hope to travel down there within a month or so, but I would first like to make arrangements to meet with some local(s) while I am down there, someone who can ...
@Catfish27-Visit will last probably a month.Hmmm this is likely the "bare minimum". I suggest 3 months. Things move slowly here, much slower than us Developed Nation folks are accustomed to. You'll need a lot more time than 1 month.-I have basic ... Read More
Moving to Colombia, seeking local help by Catfish27
Hola. I am a newly retired guy from America and I am considering moving to Colombia. I hope to travel down there within a month or so, but I would first like to make arrangements to meet with some local(s) while I am down there, someone who can ...
@Catfish27Yes, it's always a good idea to visit for some weeks and "get a lay of the land" before making the permanent jump.Questions:How long will your initial/exploratory visit last?Which cities and towns do you plan to visit?What's your ... Read More
Preventive care in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Colombia, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
@ChineduOpara No kids so when I am gone..its end of the line for me It is what it is..No regrets. - @nico peligroI need to learn to shed my regrets as well. Read More