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DonWon

@DonWon

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English expat in Colombia

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Lives in Bucaramanga

Registration: 10 October 2012

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DonWon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Rahul2604

Foreigners in BUCARAMANGA!! by Rahul2604

hi guys, i am from India and will be moving to BUCARAMANAGA by next month, so i would like to know some useful information about the city, first of all is it safe place to live?? i will be coming as an assistant professor of English language to ...

DonWon

they already exist , infact i think there is one in meetup already Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
9 years ago
Rahul2604

Foreigners in BUCARAMANGA!! by Rahul2604

hi guys, i am from India and will be moving to BUCARAMANAGA by next month, so i would like to know some useful information about the city, first of all is it safe place to live?? i will be coming as an assistant professor of English language to ...

DonWon

there is a network on facebook networking bucaramanga which has lots of expats. Also you might want to hangout at kasa huane the local hostal, plenty of expats go there for a beer at the weekend. that is probably a good place to find a shared flat. ... Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
rob_d

Anyone in Bucaramanga? by rob_d

Hi, Moved to Bucaramanga from the UK a couple of months ago, and enjoying it alot so far. There seem to be very few English speakers here, so I'd like to get in touch with others. Cheers Rob

DonWon

Hi there, Bucaramanga is a great place to live, I have been here for nearly 2 years. There are a few of us kicking around :) if you wanted to meet more expats check our kasa guane or the facebook group networking bucaramanga. When are you thinking ... Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
Rahul2604

Foreigners in BUCARAMANGA!! by Rahul2604

hi guys, i am from India and will be moving to BUCARAMANAGA by next month, so i would like to know some useful information about the city, first of all is it safe place to live?? i will be coming as an assistant professor of English language to ...

DonWon

Bucaramanga is a great place, even better if you have abit of Spanish i have been here for over a year Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
Crisla

English teacher on the move! by Crisla

Hi there! I would like to move to Colombia to teach English, l'm a CELTA qualified and experienced teacher :) can anyone give me some info? Is it easy to find a job as anEnglish teacher over there ? I'm thinking about Bucaramanga but ...

DonWon

Hi there, I live in Bucaramanga . To give you some advice, the easiest way is to get here and go around the academies. Why Bucaramanga? Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
nvincent

Need to Learn Spanish by nvincent

I need to have someone teach me Spanish. I want do at least 3 times a week around late mornings or early afternoon. I need it to be interesting and fun. I want intense at the same time. I will need references before allowing anyone into my ...

DonWon

where are you based? Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
rob_d

Anyone in Bucaramanga? by rob_d

Hi, Moved to Bucaramanga from the UK a couple of months ago, and enjoying it alot so far. There seem to be very few English speakers here, so I'd like to get in touch with others. Cheers Rob

DonWon

Hi , like anywhere it has it's problems, but it really is not anything like what the mvoies and news say. bucaramanga is a safe place. i have been living here over a year without problems. Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
rob_d

Anyone in Bucaramanga? by rob_d

Hi, Moved to Bucaramanga from the UK a couple of months ago, and enjoying it alot so far. There seem to be very few English speakers here, so I'd like to get in touch with others. Cheers Rob

DonWon

Send us your CV please info@practicalenglish.com.co Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
peterandelle

Bucaramanga by peterandelle

Hi everyone, My wife & I are moving to Bucaramanga in June and any tips or advice regarding guest houses and appt rentals would be much appreciated.

DonWon

Great, Well there is a hostal .. kasa guana. most people stop there first while looking for somewhere to live. Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
peterandelle

Bucaramanga by peterandelle

Hi everyone, My wife & I are moving to Bucaramanga in June and any tips or advice regarding guest houses and appt rentals would be much appreciated.

DonWon

Welcome, You have picked a great city to come to. Whats you plans for while you are here? With regards to apartment renting, If you need furnished it can be pretty expensive. Do you know Bucara? any ideas exactly what areas you want to live. Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
rob_d

Anyone in Bucaramanga? by rob_d

Hi, Moved to Bucaramanga from the UK a couple of months ago, and enjoying it alot so far. There seem to be very few English speakers here, so I'd like to get in touch with others. Cheers Rob

DonWon

Hey guys, just thought I would bring this post up again and see how you are all doing. Anyone fancy getting together at some point? Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
Rahul2604

Foreigners in BUCARAMANGA!! by Rahul2604

hi guys, i am from India and will be moving to BUCARAMANAGA by next month, so i would like to know some useful information about the city, first of all is it safe place to live?? i will be coming as an assistant professor of English language to ...

DonWon

Hey rob hows it going????? long time no speak With regards to the 4 million peso mark.. i think this is a little high to be honest. the average here for a manager is probably 2.5 million. Bucaramanga is cheaper than Bogota With regards to expat ... Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
10 years ago
Rahul2604

Foreigners in BUCARAMANGA!! by Rahul2604

hi guys, i am from India and will be moving to BUCARAMANAGA by next month, so i would like to know some useful information about the city, first of all is it safe place to live?? i will be coming as an assistant professor of English language to ...

DonWon

Hi, Bucaramanaga is a great place to live, reasonably safe (Much safer than Bogota) General costs of living is low, all depends on your life style. This goes for you accommodation also. Where are you going to work? Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
11 years ago
rob_d

Anyone in Bucaramanga? by rob_d

Hi, Moved to Bucaramanga from the UK a couple of months ago, and enjoying it alot so far. There seem to be very few English speakers here, so I'd like to get in touch with others. Cheers Rob

DonWon

Hows the learning spanish going? Read More

DonWon replied to a thread
11 years ago
rob_d

Anyone in Bucaramanga? by rob_d

Hi, Moved to Bucaramanga from the UK a couple of months ago, and enjoying it alot so far. There seem to be very few English speakers here, so I'd like to get in touch with others. Cheers Rob

DonWon

Hi , I'm maybe not the person to speak to regarding schools, my daughter is still too young. . i can ask around Read More