@barrumundi
Australian expat in Colombia
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About me
Australian, Married with children
Speaks English and little Spanish
Registration: 27 October 2016
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Just for fun: Unusual cultural habits in Colombia and around the world by Diksha
In this Just for fun thread, we would like to highlight unconventional customs which make Colombia stand out. This is a chance, at the same time, to learn about other countries equally interesting traditions. 1. Which country considers cats to ...
Shorts and flip-flops are fine for the coast. Bring a variety of clothes to suit the different climates then just take note of what the locals are wearing then try to dress in a similar fashion. Whether or not you want to stick to the ... Read More
paying water bill in Santa Marta by frpeter
I have a place in Santa Marta, and I'm trying to pay my water bill online. On the bill it says to go to www.veolia.com.co/santamarta. However, elsewhere on the bill it says to go to www.veolia.com/santamarta, viz. w/o the ...
In the last 12 years I have noticed a huge improvement in how to pay bills on line in Colombia ... however it seems your local water company is a bit behind the times. MTo find the website above I simply googled ' pago factura agua Santa ... Read More
paying water bill in Santa Marta by frpeter
I have a place in Santa Marta, and I'm trying to pay my water bill online. On the bill it says to go to www.veolia.com.co/santamarta. However, elsewhere on the bill it says to go to www.veolia.com/santamarta, viz. w/o the ...
https://essmar.gov.co/ Read More
paying water bill in Santa Marta by frpeter
I have a place in Santa Marta, and I'm trying to pay my water bill online. On the bill it says to go to www.veolia.com.co/santamarta. However, elsewhere on the bill it says to go to www.veolia.com/santamarta, viz. w/o the ...
Looks like you can pay online via the website essmar esp. Read More
plan on moving to Cartagena in January by Apache06
I'm a retired airline pilot and plan on moving to Cartagena in January. I want to be on the ocean and like Bocagrande. Can I find an agent to help me find a 2-3 bedroom apartment on the ocean? I will be traveling back to the U.S. for family ...
I will be moving out of my 2 bedroom furnished apartment (ElCabrero) on January 9 2020. I could but you in touch directly with the owner if you like. Send me a PM if you are interested. Read More
plan on moving to Cartagena in January by Apache06
I'm a retired airline pilot and plan on moving to Cartagena in January. I want to be on the ocean and like Bocagrande. Can I find an agent to help me find a 2-3 bedroom apartment on the ocean? I will be traveling back to the U.S. for family ...
Hello Apache06. I am currently living in El Cabrero, Cartagena. If you want to live in Bocagrande I would suggest you stay in a hotel there for a few days first. There are many hotels in the area and also many apartments available. Usually there ... Read More
Living in armenia by Cibidcolombia
Hi you all Starting a new chapter in life here in colombia Been living the last 6 years in spain and before 4 years in thailand My business is moving to start up in alcala close to pereria and same distance to armenia so no matter what i ...
Thanks for that info. In view of the fact that you convinced the female guide to talk less than 50% of the time ..... perhaps you could have chat with my wife? Read More
Living in armenia by Cibidcolombia
Hi you all Starting a new chapter in life here in colombia Been living the last 6 years in spain and before 4 years in thailand My business is moving to start up in alcala close to pereria and same distance to armenia so no matter what i ...
Hello Colombiaafar. How are you enjoying Calaca so far? Do you know the elevation of Calaca? Is it uphill or downhill from Armenia? Read More
I live in Armenia Quindio and want to get to know ex-pats by LyleBright
I am married and living peacefully here in Armenia. I would like to make friendly contact with persons who share similar interests: current affairs, art & photography, literature, religious & metaphysical studies, philosophy & ethics. ...
Thanks for that info. One more quick question if you don't mind ... how do you add someone to your contacts list? 😃 Read More
I live in Armenia Quindio and want to get to know ex-pats by LyleBright
I am married and living peacefully here in Armenia. I would like to make friendly contact with persons who share similar interests: current affairs, art & photography, literature, religious & metaphysical studies, philosophy & ethics. ...
Hello Lyle. I am also not very familiar with how this forum works and I prefer to know which posts are public and which posts are private so I won't put much information here but I will be moving to Armemia soon and my adult Colombian stepson ... Read More
Armenia by CanadaDoug
If you are living in Armenia there are two of us expats having coffee and lunch sometimes. Send a reply and join in. Even if you are just passing through.
Hello CanadaDoug. I am moving to Armenia in January 2020. I like Pina Coladas and long walks on the beach hahaha. Seriously, I do enjoying walking for exercise and love kombucha! I have been living in Colombia off and on for many years. ... Read More
Best Climate? by barrumundi
Hello everyone. I am hoping some of you may be able to help me with some information about expat life in Chile. My current home is in Colombia where I live just outside a small town which in turn is about an hour and a half from Bogota which is ...
Hello and thank you for answering my post. I have sent you a PM. Read More
Things to do in Valparaiso during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Valparaiso? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Valparaiso? ...
Wow Madge you certainly must have a lot of experience of expat life in Chile after 6 visits. Have you considered moving to live there permanently? Read More
Best Climate?
Hello everyone. I am hoping some of you may be able to help me with some information about expat life in Chile. My current home is in Colombia where I live just outside a small town which in turn is about an hour and a half from Bogota which is ... Read More