Rchard P. Wiegand
@richardwie
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Popayan
Speaks Spanish
Registration: 11 October 2009
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RELOCATION TO SOUTH AMERICA - PLEASE HELP :) by joannek62
I am looking into moving to South America, i would like advice on the best country and place to move to. Ideally I am looking for somewhere that will have some english speaking people as I would like to set up my work there. What I do is supply ...
Hi, I live in Colombia, was in Ecuador for a little bit. Sorry to give the same advice you see so much on the net BUT... You should save some $$$ and visit a few places, it really is the only way. As to people who sew....that is what poorer people ... Read More
Learning Spanish in Colombia by GaryT
Hi all, I am planning to learn Spanish in Colombia. I have checked the websites and found that the prices for the course varies. Has any one got any experiences or tips to share so I can make an informed decision to choose the best available ...
Gary, except for high school Spanish, I pretty much taught myself. One GREAT TRICK was to marry a Mexican gal. Until you find a school...use the tv, shows you've already seen, cartoons are also good. Your basic police/shoot em up are good..."stop ... Read More
Living in Santa Ana by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Santa Ana, or you used to work and live in Santa Ana. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Santa Ana? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
What are rents like in Santa Ana? On the local scale? I speak Spanish and am currently living in Colombia. Thanks Read More
Cost of living in Colombia by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Colombia. Don't forget to mention where in Colombia you are living. How much does it cost to live in Colombia? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
Hi, I live in Popayan I pay $ 600.000 cop in rent,for a room in a 4 bedroom house, includes 3 meals/day, all utlities, cable tv. internet. taxis; $ 3500cop....$ 4000cop On Sundays Meds; Seroquel $ 270,000...expensive BUT it's $ 200usd in states ... Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
HEY!!!!! is no one using this site???? Hope so....I'm still looking for info on Colombia, coastal living....somebody please participate. Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
HI, I live in Popayan,Colombia, about 2 hrs South of Cali. Are you interested only in Medellin?....ALSO how about sending me some info on rentals in Costa Rica, as I'm thinking of moving there. Thanks Richard wiegandrichard@live.com Read More
need books (english) by richardwie
Hi, I live in Popayan, about 2 hrs South of Cali. Would like to meet other expats, for coffee & conversation...would really like to trade reading material. My name is Richard, 51 yrs old, from USA, I speak Spanish.
Hi, It would be nice to meet you. You can contact me directly at wiegandrichard@live.com May I ask why you are moving to Manizales. I've only been here in Popayan for a month. I'd like to explore other areas of Colombia...eventually I'd like to ... Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
Hey NATROLD, how about sharing some info re; rental prices in Costa Rica, thanks, Richard Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
I was only in Medellin for about a week. You can get a decent hotel near the "whole sale market" for about $ 12.00-20.00/night. Private bath, cable TV, safe. I saw several places with for rent signs around that area. The main street near there had a ... Read More
Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
One thing I've done here in Popayan is to take the bus (even though I could afford taxi) to the central park. Enjoy a coffee, people watch-laugh, so many folks are at times knuckle-heads, like me....see a tourist, ask 'em if they speak ... Read More
need books (english)
Hi, I live in Popayan, about 2 hrs South of Cali. Would like to meet other expats, for coffee & conversation...would really like to trade reading material. My name is Richard, 51 yrs old, from USA, I speak Spanish. Read More