LyleBright
American expat in Colombia
Forum posts
24
Contacts
2
About me
American
Lives in Montenegro, Quind铆o
Speaks English Spanish French
Registration: 28 April 2018
I'm new in Armenia, Quindio by ChipW
Hi, I am new in Armenia, Quindio, I just moved here about a month ago. I had been living in B'quilla for the past 7 1/2 years. Now that I'm settled in I would like to meet some people. Contact me if interested in meeting.
Hello there. I also live in Armenia. I do not use this forum much however send a private message and we can talk. Read More
Retiring to Colombia. by By NJersey
I鈥檒l be making the move to Colombia from the USA before the end of the year if travel is permitted. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated and Thanks in advance, being that I鈥檓 an avid outdoors person and fed up with apartment living ...
You wrote: "Thanks for your reply my friend, I have to tell you we had brought a finca in Circasia a few years ago and its only around 17 minutes from the Federation the Coffee & between 20 to 25 minutes from Armenia. You may laugh but at ... Read More
Moving to Colombia by sokol4e
Hey there! I am from EU and don't speak spanish, my English is also not so good. Can anyone help me how much i will need to earn for normal life in Cali or some other small city?
You鈥檒l have a visa, but a three month one. Getting medical insurance tor those three months is not impossible. But you may not want or need it. I am sure you could find temporary housing through AirBNB or similar. If you find the right ... Read More
Moving to Colombia by sokol4e
Hey there! I am from EU and don't speak spanish, my English is also not so good. Can anyone help me how much i will need to earn for normal life in Cali or some other small city?
Cali is not a small city. It can be comparatively expensive depending on where in it you live. But there are areas that are comparatively inexpensive: 鈥減opular areas鈥�. Living outside the cities in the pueblos is less expensive. But ... 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 ...
The Nietzschean Counter-Ressentiment Academy I assume? Great school! 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 ...
Why not live in the pueblo de Alcal谩? Or Montenegro? I live in Armenia, nothing wrong with it. But you could live in Alcal谩 with no issue. Limited schools perhaps. 鈥� Lyle 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 there. I am not convinced this form works very well! Let me know how to reach you. I believe I sent you a PM some days back. It would be great to meet expats living in the region. Sincere regards, LB 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 again. Uncertain how this forum works which I use infrequently. I think I sent you a pm but can鈥檛 seem to locate it now that it was sent. I live on the N end of Armenia and would appreciate meeting expats living in the region. ... 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 there. Thanks for reaching out. Let me know how to get in touch. Regards, Lyle 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. ...
Check your private messages. There you will find my cellphone. Call, text or WhatsApp. Regards, LB 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 there. I think I responded to a message of yours from sometime back. If I am not mistaken I sent an pm through this forum. I will try again. PM. And yes, coffee would be great. LB Read More
I live in Armenia Quindio and want to get to know ex-pats
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. ... Read More
Freight Fowarders, International Shippers by CanadaDoug
I have not been able to find a reliable USA "virtual personal address" with a freight forwarding company to ship stuff to me here in Colombia. Does anybody have a suggestion about a company that is reliable for shipping to Colombia from ...
Zai Cargo is one. BoxExpress is another. Both reliable. Never had problems with either. Read More
Marriage by loaferln
I got married to a nurse in Cartagena in February. She had quit working in December 2017. She has ongoing litigation with her ex husband on their house, credit card debt and vehicle debt. I rented her a nice apartment and have been fully supporting ...
Right. Because a) there is a very different 鈥榣ogic鈥� in operation, or b) none at all. You are desling with a person from a very different cultural situation. If you wish to you can salvage the situation. It really depends on the sort of ... Read More
Marriage by loaferln
I got married to a nurse in Cartagena in February. She had quit working in December 2017. She has ongoing litigation with her ex husband on their house, credit card debt and vehicle debt. I rented her a nice apartment and have been fully supporting ...
Various things: the coste帽a personality. What her understanding of a wife鈥檚 duties is. And how 鈥榚asy鈥� and maleable you are. Also: you have to clearly and thoroughly explain what it is you need want and require. You cannot ... Read More
combined shipping costs into Colombia anyone?
It is not easy. And it is not cheap. You have to hire a company to do all the paperwork and pull your stuff out if aduanas. Colombia has strick rules about used goods. I shipped 36 boxes from Panama (personal used books and some effects) and it cost ... Read More
300,000,000 COP...enough to live? by Cmeyers186
Hello I currently live in the United States and am considering a move to Columbia ... either Cartagena or Medellin. I have an annual pension of 108k USD...about 300 million COP. How does this compare to local salaries and can I expect it to support ...
Colombia, not Columbia! (An easy mistake to make). You will have no problem. A nice apartment in my region (Quindio) can be gotten for 50-75 G. For example I know of one : 3 bedroom in a gated community at 50 G and the monthly administration ... 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 ...
If it helps: landlords can rent to anyone, including a passport holder on a tourst visa (I have rented under that confition). As far as I know the law does not extend to requiring an owner to rent to a foreigner who only has a passport. But the ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hello there. I have been living in Colombia (Quind铆o) for over 5 years now. My interests are in philosophy, literature, culture, current events and religion (Christianity/Catholicism). I am interested to make contact with people who share ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hello. Very interested in meeting expatriots with interests in literature, philosophy, religion (Christianity/Catholicism) and current events, culture. I am a US expat and have been living in Colombia for 6-7 years now (Quindio). Read More