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Hello everyone...new to the site and wanted to introduce myself. Voy a Medellin!!

Hello, I currently live in Madrid and have a good job, but sooner than later I plan on moving back to the states and pursuing a Colombian adventure for a few months. My idea is to save some cash up and do a relaxed month or 2 and see how I like it. If all goes well Ill start checking out volunteer programs, employment, study, or a longer vacation!

I speak Spanish fluently and work in HR...there would probably be no work for me, but maybe? I definitely want to go to Medellin and Cartagena, but I havent heard much of any other cities out there. Colombia has always been a dream of mine, not sure why, perhaps its the "off the beaten path" theory that attracts me. Oh well, I dont really expect any replies, but ill probably be on more to collect info from people who have walked the walk!

Saludos a todos!

By todasky on May 26, 2008, 09:36 in Friendly Talkzone.

Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) (☼Travelguide writer) says on May 26, 2008, 09:44:

Welcome! A lot of people also love Bogota, there's a lot of culture and parties, but it's a bit colder. I like your plan: just go, see how you like it, and maybe stay a bit longer...

A lot of people who speak good English end up teaching English if they want to stay longer, that might be a possibility.

Poor but snappy

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juanfer says on May 26, 2008, 13:32:

hi there,
I think you will definately be able to find a job here, people wo speak English are high in demand, and if you speak Spanish even better.
Let me know if you need any help, and when you are planning to come.

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slguy says on May 26, 2008, 16:30:

welcome aboard!

we're a rowdy, often unruly bunch, but there's an almost unbelievable wealth of experience/information available here.

we look forward to hearing more from you!

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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Jesus says on May 27, 2008, 06:17:

I'm going to Medellin next week, it's going to be my first time as well. I'm from Sevilla (Spain) but I've been living in the States for tha last 4 years. I'll keep you updated on everything thats going on down there.

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Medellin VIP Hotel says on May 27, 2008, 15:36:

This is a great time to visit Medellin! Good luck!

www.medellinviphotel.com & www.rentapartmentsmedellin.com & www.medellintravelersguide.com coming in July

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