South American Voyager
American expat in Colombia
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Registration: 11 January 2022
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I left the USA by bus in 2016. No passport, No cell phone. Only $450. by victorwitness1221
I arrived in Colombia in March of 2017.I left the USA after becoming homeless. Having lost my job, my car. Divorced, 6 kids...In 1999 I read a book called America the Great. Mystery Babylon.I had been searching the scriptures for information on the ...
@nico peligro exactly! This just can't be a legit post.The statement "After arriving in Bogota, I looked on my phone for a messianic church. There was two listed. One in Bogota and the other was in Fusagasugá", anyone else remember Jim ... Read More
I left the USA by bus in 2016. No passport, No cell phone. Only $450. by victorwitness1221
I arrived in Colombia in March of 2017.I left the USA after becoming homeless. Having lost my job, my car. Divorced, 6 kids...In 1999 I read a book called America the Great. Mystery Babylon.I had been searching the scriptures for information on the ...
Admin, is not the photo posting working?Maybe the third time is a charm, hehehehe, lets see:https://ibb.co/nNcyBk4c Read More
I left the USA by bus in 2016. No passport, No cell phone. Only $450. by victorwitness1221
I arrived in Colombia in March of 2017.I left the USA after becoming homeless. Having lost my job, my car. Divorced, 6 kids...In 1999 I read a book called America the Great. Mystery Babylon.I had been searching the scriptures for information on the ...
Trying to post this pic......... Read More
I left the USA by bus in 2016. No passport, No cell phone. Only $450. by victorwitness1221
I arrived in Colombia in March of 2017.I left the USA after becoming homeless. Having lost my job, my car. Divorced, 6 kids...In 1999 I read a book called America the Great. Mystery Babylon.I had been searching the scriptures for information on the ...
Welcome to Colombia Victor, looks like you been here about 8 years, that's great as most are here and visit a week or two and wham they are never to be seen again and yet they post on IG and the like social media that they experienced in full ... Read More
Best cell phone plans for receiving 2FA in Colombia and keep US number by stealtannest3t
I have been using Google Voice for a few years now but lately it's been a bit janky getting my codes. I have a burner phone that I use with a Colombian service provider TIGO which is cheap and effective but I want to keep my US number for the phone ...
After 15 years here in Colombia with 10 of which full time and after trying every available method, some at a considerable cost (ie using my AT&T and Verizon Los Angeles California roaming feature for the initial 5 plus years) for the past 7-8 ... Read More
Moving to Medellin ASAP by Josephdstultz
Hello all,My name is Joe, and my husband and I got married in Barranquilla, where he is originally from, and we plan to move to Medellin as soon as we can get my M visa situated. We currently live in Philadelphia, but we have been wanting to move to ...
Just don't be in such as rush, just my take - I'm originally from Los Angeles, California and after traveling everywhere in Colombia (my first extended stay was in Bogota in November of 1990) I have now been in Medellin for 15 years (my arrival ... Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@ ChineduOpara - From your lips to God's ears! Spot on.My very first visit and extended 4 month stay was to Bogota in November of 1990, those were different times for sure.Fast forward 35 years and been living the past 10 YEARS right outside ... Read More
Retiring in Colombia by coscia16
I plan on retiring from my teaching job in 3 years and relocate, along with my wife who is a Colombian with dual citizenship, to Cartago, Valle. Can anyone offer any insight as to what this entails?Thanks...I sincerely appreciate any input.James
Hi James - What it entails you ask?Well once you decide to make Colombia your home everything will fall into place (pension visa, cedula, health insurance, bank account, etc.) but first things first:How many times have you visited Colombia and which ... Read More
Colombia Tax filing deadline for 2024 taxes by stealtannest3t
Hello Forum Members!Anyone know when the deadline is for filing tax declaration here for year 2024? Hoping this is not as murky a topic as most tax issues in Colombia. Thanks!
Yes I have been filing here in Colombia for a number of years (US citizen). The last 2 digits of my NIT are 30 so my deadline date this year is Sept 2nd, I think it changes a bit every tax year, but just today sent off all my info to my attorney, ... Read More
Moka pot in Medellin? by Brian Stockwood
Any idea where to find a 3 cup Bialetti moka pot for sale in Medellin? Even a non Bialetti will work (if it's reliable)Thanks!
Another try to upload the photo........ Read More
Moka pot in Medellin? by Brian Stockwood
Any idea where to find a 3 cup Bialetti moka pot for sale in Medellin? Even a non Bialetti will work (if it's reliable)Thanks!
So yesterday I found myself across the street from Falabella located in the San Diego mall (central Medellin) and so stopped in for a look at the various coffee pots, what a good selection and saw these non Bialetti style but Italian design/built ... Read More
Debit card denial in colombian for colombian wife by larryheath950
has anyone had experience with debit or credit card denial from Bancolombia. I recenly went to apply for a credit card at bancolombia and was denied because they said i owed 299.000 to transito. then my wife went today to bancolombia and was denied ...
Good comments here on this post. I too have been a Bancolombia client for 10 plus years and my experience has been very good. Have had real estate mortgages (all paid off), numerous credit cards, lines of credit, have wired large sums through my ... Read More
Moka pot in Medellin? by Brian Stockwood
Any idea where to find a 3 cup Bialetti moka pot for sale in Medellin? Even a non Bialetti will work (if it's reliable)Thanks!
No they carry the name brand, here is a snap shot:https://www.falabella.com.co/falabella-co/search?Ntt=Bialetti+moka Read More
Road safety in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Colombia as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Colombia, whether ...
At the risk of sounding boastful my passion is doing road trips everywhere in Colombia and even down into Ecuador, always starting/ending my road trips at my home in Medellin.I do 3 or 4 of these long road trips every year and am gone from a few ... Read More
Moka pot in Medellin? by Brian Stockwood
Any idea where to find a 3 cup Bialetti moka pot for sale in Medellin? Even a non Bialetti will work (if it's reliable)Thanks!
Your welcome. Sorry can't pinpoint which cafe but have seen them occasionally....so the best advice I can give you is to head over to a mall, perhaps El Tesoro or San Diego and check out the cafes, boutique shops and your sure to find it.Hope this ... Read More