edkimble
American looking for information about Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Santa Marta
Registration: 21 September 2015
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Looking to relocate within Colombia
I Live in Santa Rosa de Cabal. I'm looking to move to Santa Marta, specifically Taganga. I would appreciate any help or insight you feel comfortable sharing. Need 3/4 bdrm. Furnished or not. Looking for some quiet.Thanks in advance Read More
How did you decide to be expat? by procella
Hi, i wonder that what kind of circumstances caused you have left your place and become expat? Are you happy with living in your current place as expats? Did you leave anyone as you move abroad?
@procella I knew there had to be something different than what I was living. Something better. I left everything. Stuff. Family. everything. And it was the best decision I ever made. The only person I am responsible for is me. No stress. No begging ... Read More
stimulus check from the US IRS by hikingwithu
Background: I live in Barranquilla, Colombia. Have been for 7 years now. I have a bank account at Bancolombia, it's a savings only account. I used the online form to apply for the stimulus check but it fails with an error that Bancolombia is ...
Social Security recipients were among the first people to receive their checks. Read More
A cooler, less expensive place to live? by CaliRay
I'm looking for recommendations for a relatively small town to relocate to in an area within a not too long bus trip to Medillen. I have lived in Cali for 11 years but would like to live in a cooler climate, preferably in a small town. My needs ...
Santa Rosa de Cabal fits. I'm about 10 minutes north of Pereira, by car. I take the bus to Medellin once a month for medical appointments. It's been as fast as three hours and as long as 7. Depends upon the traffic. I'm a PTSD vet. I ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Colombia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Colombia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
I've been here a little over a year. Hikingwithu was one of the first to contact me and has periodically checked in on me to see how I am doing. My experience here was like Paddyroyal's. But, I came here with the mindset to give back. At ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Thank you all so much for your recommendations. I have gotten back to some of you already. I really appreciate all of your input. Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Esmeralda is HEAVEN for a black family.Hi. My name is Errol and Esmeralda, Caraquez de Bahia and Salinas are on my list. Looking to relocate by the end of the year. Plan to make a couple of Recon trips, beginning in June. If you do not mind, I ... Read More
Hi! New Guy Introduction by edkimble
My name is Errol. I'm a retired, disabled Army vet. I am looking for laid back and slow motion.
Hi. I'm from Houston too. Sharpstown. Where are you from?Graduated from Bellaire! Family is out in Missouri City now. Read More
Hi! New Guy Introduction by edkimble
My name is Errol. I'm a retired, disabled Army vet. I am looking for laid back and slow motion.
Graduated from Bellaire! Family is out in Missouri City now. Read More
Hi! New Guy Introduction by edkimble
My name is Errol. I'm a retired, disabled Army vet. I am looking for laid back and slow motion.
Nobody has more humidity than Houston, Texas. I'm good. Read More
Hi! New Guy Introduction by edkimble
My name is Errol. I'm a retired, disabled Army vet. I am looking for laid back and slow motion.
Every bit of that is totally acceptable to me. Thank you for that information. Read More
Hi! New Guy Introduction by edkimble
My name is Errol. I'm a retired, disabled Army vet. I am looking for laid back and slow motion.
I spent a year in Jakarta, Indonesia. Your drivers are rank amateurs comparatively! Read More
Hi! New Guy Introduction
My name is Errol. I'm a retired, disabled Army vet. I am looking for laid back and slow motion. Read More