glengalindo
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Manizales, Caldas
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 23 March 2016
How to get teaching jobs in Colombia by joselowe
Hi everyone, I'm new to this board, and I wanted to introduce myself and know if anyone had advice for how I can gain employment teaching English in Colombia? I have an associates degree in liberal arts, a bachelor's and master's ...
Hey, thanks for your input. But you are wrong. There's a wide range of salaries as someone posted on here. We place teachers in Colombia from no wage to 5M, plus free apartment and free flights. It's just whatever you are looking for. We ... Read More
Boston to Colombia
Manizales wants to become the Bostom of Colombia, if that helps you want to explore it. *** Read More
Boston to Colombia
Hi,... Am glad to help, been in the Coffee Region for four years now. Manizales-Pereira region. I know Bogota, Santa Marta and Medellin regions. I like it here better. 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 ...
Helpful, warm, friendly, respectful, and cooperative people eager to participate and contribute to our social projects. No incident of crime, personally. No incident to loss of trust in my Colombian friends. I now have 10 employees who are young ... 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 ...
Been living here for years... I have a complete totally different experience than you.... 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 ...
Now there's a positive helpful constructive piece of advise. Good to hear! Thank you for helping someone else enjoy Colombia, the gem that it is. 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 ...
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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 live in Manizales, Quechimba? Man, if you live in Manizales, then you know how calm this region is, how many universities and medical schools are in the area, how clean it is, what great weather we have, how inexpensive it is, how beautiful it ... 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 ...
Again... I've been coming to Colombia since 2007, been living here for four years, no incidents. Yes, I see them in the news, but all is well in my family's life. Why do you call him or anyone a schmuk? dude... take it easy, man... 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 ...
Wow.... amigo, Quechimba...take it easy, man. Why are you so down on Colombia? You sound like an experienced traveler, which puzzles me why you haven't fired it out yet? Colombia is poor, sure, but even in Colombia there are people with money ... Read More
ESL Jobs in Barranquilla? by DashGlobal
Looking to move to quilla and need info on esl jobs at preferably Language Institutes as I only have a business degree and not qualified for most International Schools ect.
Housing covered by you with the 1.5M COP monthly. It's enough for lodging and food. *** Read More
ESL Jobs in Barranquilla? by DashGlobal
Looking to move to quilla and need info on esl jobs at preferably Language Institutes as I only have a business degree and not qualified for most International Schools ect.
Best if we whatsapp *** Yes, you can bring your son, we have regional supervisors, I can put you near me in Manizales or Pereira, but we have 60 cities, 385 schools. $550 USD approx stipend monthly. YOu don't get rich, it's meant to help ... Read More
ESL Jobs in Barranquilla? by DashGlobal
Looking to move to quilla and need info on esl jobs at preferably Language Institutes as I only have a business degree and not qualified for most International Schools ect.
Yes, I have positions there. *** HOw soon can you start? Read More
Having a baby in Colombia
My first Colombia child is to be born next week! I'll let you know..... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Colombia? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...
One of the most interesting customs I have encountered is LA DIETA. As any rural Colombian lady is she knows about it. Most do. Upon giving birth, women are to stay indoors, in bed if possible, for 40 days. You're only to drink chicken or ... Read More
Getting access to PayPal money in Colombia - in cash by Kiwiprofesor
Hey, Guys, get ready, this is complicated. I'm a kiwi from NZ, living in Colombia. I've recently started earning dollars abroad and getting paid into my Paypal account. I'm finding it impossible to access this money as cash, however, ...
well, yes. What doesn't charge you? Are you looking for a free way? if you find it, let me know what it is.... Read More
Getting access to PayPal money in Colombia - in cash by Kiwiprofesor
Hey, Guys, get ready, this is complicated. I'm a kiwi from NZ, living in Colombia. I've recently started earning dollars abroad and getting paid into my Paypal account. I'm finding it impossible to access this money as cash, however, ...
I receive payments on PayPal, transfer it to Wellsfargo, then transfer it using Xoom.com into my Bancolombia account. Read More
Moving to Colombia: Shipping our stuff by mtbe
We are selling our house and moving to Colombia. My wife is Colombian, I'm from the USA. Heading to Pereira. I've read some post on other forums that says to don't bother shipping stuff there. With shipping costs and Colombian import ...
Why Pereira? I live in Chinchina. Soooooo much more cheaper, and soooo much more true Colombia... Read More
Relocating permanently in Colombia by guidofeb12
Hi,I had never been in Colombia until I met a paisa lady in a web site.That was a short time romance but,surely,once I traveled for the first to Medellin,I just fell in love with the city.I am a 63 years old american citizen,widower and have decided ...
Agree. But what's so special about a Body-Tech Gym? There are so many gyms....everywhere.... Granted, I am not a gym person....so maybe I don't get it. Read More
Relocating permanently in Colombia by guidofeb12
Hi,I had never been in Colombia until I met a paisa lady in a web site.That was a short time romance but,surely,once I traveled for the first to Medellin,I just fell in love with the city.I am a 63 years old american citizen,widower and have decided ...
Yes, very. Steve, it's really up to your taste and goals, as anything else. It's not for me. It is touristy, it is more expensive, it's bigger and closer to a bigger city Pereira, therefore more crime. I live in Chinchina about 10 ... Read More
Relocating permanently in Colombia by guidofeb12
Hi,I had never been in Colombia until I met a paisa lady in a web site.That was a short time romance but,surely,once I traveled for the first to Medellin,I just fell in love with the city.I am a 63 years old american citizen,widower and have decided ...
Medellin was where I fell in love with Colombia. However, I was younger and single, and well, that doesn't apply to me now. I have lived in Colombia for a year now, been working here for 3 years. I chose a much smaller community of 50,000 ... Read More
How to save money in Colombia
Live in RURAL Colombia. That's the best way to save money.... literately half or a third in costs of housing and food. Read More
I have no idea where to live! by chubsworth
Hi there, I will be moving to Bogota in the next few months for my Year Abroad. I will be working in the Cuidad Saltire district of Bogota, and I am just wondering if anyone could give me any advice with where to live? Thanks! Charlie
Hmmm... you seemed to take offense to my posting. I am not sure how or why, but that's ok. Best wishes to you. Read More
I have no idea where to live! by chubsworth
Hi there, I will be moving to Bogota in the next few months for my Year Abroad. I will be working in the Cuidad Saltire district of Bogota, and I am just wondering if anyone could give me any advice with where to live? Thanks! Charlie
Whatever works for you, my friend. I am just not a fan of any large city, anywhere in the world. I am not familiar with the acronym you wrote, so I can't comment on that.... :-( Seriously, consider Manizales. Lots of universities, awesome ... Read More
I have no idea where to live! by chubsworth
Hi there, I will be moving to Bogota in the next few months for my Year Abroad. I will be working in the Cuidad Saltire district of Bogota, and I am just wondering if anyone could give me any advice with where to live? Thanks! Charlie
Why would you want to move to Bogota??? that's not Colombia.... That's just another huge city..... same everywhere in the world. Try rural Colombia..... inexpensive, safe, beautiful.... Try the Coffee Region, perhaps a small picturesque ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Colombia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Precisely because it is not Gringo Radar is why you want to visit cities like Chinchina. 52,000 in the main city, but if you count the veredas then it goes up to 84. Been living here for 3 years.*** Read More
Cost of living in Colombia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Colombia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
.....or you can live in Manizales for $300 or Chinchina for $200... LOL Read More
Cost of living in Colombia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Colombia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
You can rent a 3 bedroom house, nice...for $200 USD in the city of 50,000 people where I live..... You can not do that in a bigger city...... and you have no need for gated communities..... None. Read More
Cost of living in Colombia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Colombia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Hi, Great discussion, and good for you to launch it before moving to Colombia. BUT..... let me fine tune your discussion point..... Like in any country, there are HUGE differences in costs depending on the region of the country and the urban/rural ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Manizales from Columbus, Ohio by RebeccaZ
Hi everyone, For a few years I have been thinking about making a big change and living abroad. After much consideration I have narrowed in on Manizales, Colombia and was wondering if anyone could give me some more information. How long have you ...
Hey, lets connect....i aarive to manizales July 17 from WA. I have a guest house in manizales. I run medical missions in Caldas and Risaralda with American nursing and premedical students, and Colombian doctors of course. Its fun, perhaos you ... Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
Try Manizales! less crime and everything you love and need Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
JUST Saw your message... Can you find me on Facebook, I'm the guy on a horse on my profile Glen G. Galindo Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
You guys should just try Manizales. No tourist prices. Little traffic, beautiful coffee landscape, lots of hospitals and medical school, great weather, no tourist hardly.... but so much cheaper and safer from street petty crime. Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
Consider Manizales... it's Medellin minus the smog, traffic, and the tourist... Big college town, safe, 300,000 inhabitants, medical schools and hospitals abound, .... beautiful landscape, more beautiful than Medellin... only 4 hours south.... ... Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
June, I would explore elsewhere.... everyone goes to Medellin, Cali, Bogota, or the north coast.... like Cartajena and Barranquilla. Consider a university town with great healthcare and little tourism in the coffee region. Manizales is much safer ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Colombia? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Colombia, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Yes!!! And...I may have done some things differently, but pointless to try to go back in time, right? *** Read More
Thinking of moving to Manizales from Columbus, Ohio by RebeccaZ
Hi everyone, For a few years I have been thinking about making a big change and living abroad. After much consideration I have narrowed in on Manizales, Colombia and was wondering if anyone could give me some more information. How long have you ...
When are you thinking of arriving? I need bilingual staff in Chinchina, which is in the middle of Manizales & Pereira, smaller city of about 50,000. Maybe we can hire you from time to time to help you while you get started on your pet ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Manizales from Columbus, Ohio by RebeccaZ
Hi everyone, For a few years I have been thinking about making a big change and living abroad. After much consideration I have narrowed in on Manizales, Colombia and was wondering if anyone could give me some more information. How long have you ...
Hi, Rebecca. I think we spoke before. Just in case.... I have been spent a lot of time in the Manizales-Pereira region since 2013. We run medical missions in the region so I have visited a lot of Caldas & Risaralda. I prefer Manizales. It is ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2016 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 ...
Not much demand, no. Not for people paying you to make their pets pretty. You would need to be in Bogota or Cali or Medellin, perhaps, where you find rich people. I do plan on doing a veterinary mission as well. So, stay in touch. ** Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
Wonderful. Have you considered the coffee region? Google MINGA HOUSE in Manizales. I'd love to help you explore, provide you temp housing, invite you to our activites, introduce you to everyone. Best place to live, weather, cost, ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2016 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 ...
I don't know the answer. But would you be interested in investing in a guest house chain? Google MINGA HOUSE in Manizales. Track me down... let's talk! I know the coffee region well, it's the most beautiful part of Colombia. And most ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2016 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 ...
You're making a great decision! Good for you. I made the same decision. I am in transition spending half the year in the US. and half the year in the Manizales region. I decided to dedicate myself to running medical mission. I take American ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2016 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 ...
Hi, I am Glen. Started spending half-time in Colombia first, and by 2017 will stay in Colombia full-time. I run service & medical mission teams in the Coffee Manizales-Pereira Region. I would welcome your participation as volunteer bilingual ... Read More