Colin
@ColinT
American expat in Colombia
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18
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About me
American
Lives in Bogot谩
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 09 November 2008
Finding work in Peru
I was never hot for one day during my year in Peru, but I never visited up north. I'd generally describe the climate as comfortable. I don't know how valuable your experience is, but I found it very difficult in finding a corporate job in a ... Read More
Tarjeta de Entrada de Peru ( Entry Receipt ) by Rhubarb
I have lost my entry receipt, & was hoping that someone could inform me what to do. I went to Ecuador last November so I could re-enter Peru with a new 90 day entry receipt ( so I have over-stayed by approx. 60 days ) but as I say,I have lost it, ...
I always left the country before my 90 days, but I heard that they charge $1 / day you overstayed. I also heard they dumped that system for some lump sum. Regardless, having overstayed as long as you did, it's probably in your financial best ... Read More
Tarjeta de Entrada de Peru ( Entry Receipt ) by Rhubarb
I have lost my entry receipt, & was hoping that someone could inform me what to do. I went to Ecuador last November so I could re-enter Peru with a new 90 day entry receipt ( so I have over-stayed by approx. 60 days ) but as I say,I have lost it, ...
Entry receipt, hahaha! During my one year in Peru, I became convinced that the only purpose of that thing is to charge tourists who've lost it on their way out of the country. I think it was like $10 USD, not little but not much. Nothing to get ... 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, ...
I live in Bogota. > accommodation prices I pay a total of $590,000 COP / month in rent and 'administracion' - which basically pays the 24-hour security guard and the people who sweep the stairs. I live in a 1-bedroom apartment in Chapinero. > ... Read More
How to make friends in Colombia by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Colombia :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Making friends in Latin America is easy because everybody wants to meet you and practice their English. In my experiences in Latin America in general, and this certainly applies to Colombia, Latin Americans are very curious about America, gringos, ... Read More
Working in Bogota, Colombia by bontemps
Hello, Thought this place may be the place to help me. Im new to the forum so excuse me if my questions have been covered in previous posts. I live in the UK married to a Colombian woman. We have a 2 kids and are seriously thinking to move to ...
Hey guys - I thought my experience might be a good place for you to start. After finishing my MBA, I was looking for marketing jobs in Spanish-speaking Latin America - Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, anywhere. I sent out a few dozen resumes without ... Read More
Do and don't in Colombia by expat.com
Are you living in Colombia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Colombia? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Colombia?[/b] Thanks!
Don't walk alone late at night in Bogot谩. I got mugged my first week, read all about it here: My First Mugging in Colombia. Read More
Why live in South America? Pourquoi vivre en Amerique du Sud?
I second that. Better food, nicer life. I would also add that I was someone always shunned / viewed skeptically by the upper classes in America. Immediately upon moving down here, I am rubbing shoulders with the upper crust of society. It may ... Read More
Do and don't in Peru by expat.com
Are you living in Peru? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Peru? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Peru?[/b] Thanks!
My first reaction to this question stems from two situations in which I was taken as rude / crass: Do not drop money or other objects on tables when passing them. You have to place the object, not releasing the object from your hand until it has ... Read More
How to make friends in Peru by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Peru :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Go to bars. Go to gyms. Go anywhere. Peru doesn't have much immigration or diversity (in my opinion) so locals are excited to meet different people. In my experience. Read More
Living in Peru by expat.com
You are living in Peru, or you used to live in Peru. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Peru? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in Peru? ...
How would you describe life in Peru? Easy. Not rushed. Good food. Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Not complicated. I found a job before moving. Anybody wanting to move before finding a job should ... Read More
Cost of living in Peru by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Peru. Don't forget to mention where in Peru you are living. How much does it cost to live in Peru? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
Price Index for Arequipa, Peru (based on Nov 19 exchange rate, USD 1 : PEN 3.1070) Taxi, anywhere in city: $0.97 - 1.61 Combi (public buses): $0.23 Lunch at a menu: $0.97 - 1.93 Ceviche at a nice cevicheria: $4.83 Chicken kebab at El Turko: ... Read More