Peter Stiles
English expat in Colombia
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11
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About me
English
Lives in Subachoque
Speaks English and a little Spanish.
Registration: 07 January 2014
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Positive & Negative side of Colombia! by walka19walka64
I will try to say both the positive and the negative. Positive: 1. people can be friendly 2. there are pretty sights 3. it is not as expensive as America 4. the weather can be better than America 5. there are fun things to do Negatives: 1. ...
Thats the one! The 4 course lunch main dish is also very big. One word of advice steer clear of beef in lunches as it is usually tough. Chicken, fish or pork are the best. Read More
Positive & Negative side of Colombia! by walka19walka64
I will try to say both the positive and the negative. Positive: 1. people can be friendly 2. there are pretty sights 3. it is not as expensive as America 4. the weather can be better than America 5. there are fun things to do Negatives: 1. ...
How about a 4 course lunch including a slice of watermelon or mixed sliced tropical fruit, a bowl of soup, a substantial main course, a fresh fruit juice and a small desert choice all for 10,500 pesos? That's what you can get in a restaurant in ... Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
I left the U.K to come to Colombia about 5 years ago. So far I can say that I have not been homesick at all. The people generally here are very happy and there are far less restrictions here than in the U.K! I have so far lived for 18 months in ... Read More
Making phone calls in Colombia by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Colombia, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Colombia? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
The cheapest is to use Skype. 1 hour to u.k cost about 拢1.00! Read More
Healthcare in Colombia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Colombia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Colombia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
About 5 months ago, I was pottering around in the garden of our restaurant El Toque Ingles near Subachoque, at around six pm, when I felt I was having a bout of indigestion. After a few moments it moved up towards my heart, which I then assumed it ... Read More
I Speak Colombian by borderdisorder
Probably the best thing about speaking Spanish in Colombia is that you can don聮t have to really learn the names of any Colombian men. Instead you can just refer to any man you have met on the street as maestro. In English, maestro is reserved for an ...
That was really funny, great blog! Thanks for cheering up my day. Read More
The other side of the Colombian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Dear Julien Thanks for the email. Here are some of my experiences. I first came to Colombia in 2004 to see my wife聮s home country. As a professional photographer, I was immediately impressed with some of the fantastic scenery here. My wife Kelly ... Read More