How do poorbuthappy guides work?

arturs says on Jan 6, 2005, 13:55:

thanks peter it is wonderfull and usefull idea. Good and quick assistance for TRAVELLERS looking very basic (surviving) info in this site.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jan 6, 2005, 14:21:

Guide #2 A collaborative effort by CaliPro, Desi and Nato to read and index all the old threads that have anything to do with "chasing chicas"



On the plus side, it might reduce the number of new threads that run to 100 plus messages on the same theme.



On the negative side, it would probably start WWIII.



;-)

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jan 6, 2005, 14:27:

leave me out of it I'm not interested.
Cheers,
Desi
(bah humbug)

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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gato-bandido says on Jan 7, 2005, 05:33:

Yes! Finally! This is what the site needed for a long time.

I am willing to work on indexing all the travel related stuff. Well, not all of it of course since there's way too much of it. But I would go city by city or departamento by departamento.

Who's with me?

I'll start with Leticia and Amazonas for now.

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YEP says on Jan 7, 2005, 05:41:

Yes ... blog/wiki section for work in progress on some projects
Where we could add information over time ... that would be a start ;-)
(now that Peter got some more space to play wiht at his host).

Example my post around suggestions for my endavours in february - in the Cali/Medellin (between and around these cities).

You can start pitching in here with suggestions: http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/node/6286


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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 7, 2005, 16:02:

You can also add more information over time to the guides - if you create a guide I'll make it so you can edit your old entry with new updates...

Poor but snappy

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YEP says on Jan 7, 2005, 18:03:

Well lets see how my notes turn out in the end
At least I'm making some/pasting text and links for what it's worth ;-)


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roberto845 says on Jan 15, 2005, 12:41:

What gives? OK. Forget it.

roberto845

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maria1234 says on Jan 15, 2005, 12:48:

Excellent I'll be wiling to help out with one of the guides. Just let me know.

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Jessa8545 says on Feb 28, 2005, 08:56:

visiting colombia I'm from new york and I leave in july to visit family in colombia. My cousin who lives in california is having her wedding down there. Can I have some details as to where to visit in Medellin. thanks

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ap4609 says on Mar 3, 2005, 03:41:

I am eager to teach English in Barranquilla HELP please ap4609

I am looking for an English teaching post in Barranquilla, Col. I have a university teaching degree + CELTA, and many years of experience teaching but I need email addresses to language schools, universities and bilingual schols in Barranquilla. They are very hard to find on the net and about half of them bounce. Could anyone please help me.

ap4609

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Mar 3, 2005, 03:49:

check this two websites This two are Bilingual schools from Barranquilla

http://www.britishschool.edu.co/
http://www.kcparrish.edu.co/

engage brain before opening mouth

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YEP says on Mar 3, 2005, 07:16:

Or you could do like I just did ;-)
http://www.google.dk/search?q=edu.co+Barranquilla&start=0&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official


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elkins888 says on Apr 12, 2005, 07:51:

Bogata weather and smog?

I’m interested in re-locating to Colombia. I currently live in Panama near the Costa Rican border in a very small town. My Spanish is far from perfect, but I do communicate in Spanish. I will be making a trip to Colombia very soon and would appreciate any information relating to my questions.

I have read conflicting stories concerning the smog and climate of Botaga. I’m looking for a cool climate. I enjoy walking in the morning so clean air is important to me. I’m not looking for a “smog free� environment, but I would like to walk without choking.

My questions are:

1. Can one find a safe place to live near Bogata without the problems of excessive smog?

2. How would you compare the climate of Bogata to that of Cartagena? I’m assuming Cartagena would be “hot and humid� like Panama City? However many seem to enjoy the Cartagena area.

3. What other areas of Colombia would be recommended considering safety, weather and smog?

4. A good internet connection is a must. I been living with a 16K dialup connection.

Ken

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crystaln says on May 15, 2005, 12:59:

Sponsoring Conjugal Partner from Canada Hi Everyone,

Hope someone can offer some advice as to how to go about receiving a visa for a Conjugal partner from Colombia.

My boyfriend (Colombian) and I (Canadian) have been together (or apart actually) for 2 years.

Of the course of the two years, he applied twice for student visas and was declined. After having been together for a year, we decided to try the conjugal route. It's very specific in the Canadian Immigration guide that this is only for special cases where people are unable to marry or live together continuously to form a common law relationship due to immigration barriers. Having student visas declined is the main reason we were not able to live common law.

The waiting time on the application actually wasn't that long. We submitted our application to Mississauga in December of 2004 and received an Interview at the end of March 2005.

However, he was told at the interview that the conjugal class is only for same sex couples that cannot get married because their country does not allow, COMBINED with immigration barriers...which we feel is very descriminatory. If they woudln't give him student permits, how would it have been possible for us to take part in a common law relationship?

We have been told that our application will be declined in 3 months if we do not submit change in marital status. We feel this is being forced on us.

Any thoughts from anyone out there how to beat this without getting married? Does anyone know anyone who has successfully recieved a visa by applying as a conjugal partner?

Your thoughts and feed back are greatly appreciated.

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mariacvetanoski says on May 25, 2005, 07:29:

children of colombia what can we do to save the street children of Colombia??Save the street children of Colombia Now!!

Save the street children of Colombia Now!!

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janneth_love says on May 25, 2005, 14:39:

COMO RENTAR UN CARRO EN COLOMBIA ? Hola ! me gustaria saver si alguien me puede decir de alguna web side en como rentar un carro en Bogota Colombia ? yo viajo muy pronto y pues no se como rentar una ven ! grasias

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ronnelini says on Jun 9, 2005, 18:47:

other activities I am new to this so bear with me.
Are there other things to do in Medellin besides going to the nightclubs and the party scene? I am planning my first trip to Colombia in September for two weeks and I'm not a drinker or partier. I like outdoor things and would like to explore the countryside and surrounding pueblos and of course the Cafetera.
Is there someone on this site that can show me the do's and don'ts while I'm there?

ronnelini

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ESPERANZA says on Jun 15, 2005, 19:11:

LETICIA I am planning to travel overthere in July adn from there to Brazil. Anything I should know? I have never been there. Have you?

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mole98 says on Jun 22, 2005, 05:58:

Fire-fighting Jobs in Bogota Hola! I just wanted to find out from anyone how long it would take for an English speaking person to find a Fire-fighting job in Bogota? A friend of mine has just been engaged to a beautiful Colombian lady and wants to go and settle (Colombia) where his other half is but does not speak any spanish. He is a qualified Fire-fighter and would be happy to continue working as one when he finally gets to settle in Bogota. Any ideas?

Thanks

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PATRIX-NYC says on Jun 30, 2005, 13:21:

FIRE FIGHTING IN COLOMBIA... COMPARE TO US... LET ME TELL YOU THAT THE FIRE FIGHTERS IN COLOMBIA ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE ONES IN THE US. (ASSUMING YOUR FRIEND IS AMERICAN), IN THE US THEY HAVE SIMILAR RESPONSABILITIES AS THE POLICE, BUT IN COLOMBIA YOU ONLY NEED FIRE FIGHTERS WHEN THERE ARE ACTUAL FIRES!!! AND THAT DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT OFTEN! BELIEVE ME! (SPEAKING OF BOGOTA!)
THEIR SALARIES ARE NOT GOOD! SO I THINK YOUR FRIEND IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE BIT SHOCKED!!!
THAT IS JUST MY OPINION, I THINK HE SHOULD GET A JOB IN THE RED CROSS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT...
GOOD LUCK TO YOUR FRIEND.

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PATRIX-NYC says on Jun 30, 2005, 13:24:

LETICIA AMAZONAS... HI ! THE COLOMBIAN AMAZON IS BEAUTIFUL...I WAS THERE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO... LETICIA IS NOT THAT NICE.. IS JUST ANOTHER SMALL TOWN... BUT I RECOMEND YOU TO BOOK A SPECIAL PACKAGE WITH A TRAVEL AGENCY, SO YOU HAVE NICE HOTELS AND BOOK ALL THE TRANSPORTATION IN ADVANCE.
GOOD LUCK YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE FUN!!
ALSO I AM NOT SURE IF JULY IS THE DRY OR WET SEASON! THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE AMAZON RIVER DRIES UP AND YOU CAN'T NAVEGATE TO CERTAIN AREAS..

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mole98 says on Jul 7, 2005, 07:59:

Firefighting in Colombia Thanks a lot for your info. My friend is actually British and he would have loved to continue with his profession but I guess he has to either look at other options or as yu suggested join the Red Cross or anything similar or closer to firefighting. Gracias.
Mole

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Cor says on Jul 11, 2005, 13:42:

Meeting place on Bogota Airport Hello Peter,
Great site you have here.
I am from the Netherlands and was over for two times in Colombia.
Both times I traveld through Bogota Airport to Cali.
Now I go to Colombia again, but would like to visit someone who will be there at the Airport for half an hour after I will leave to Cali.
Do you have any suggestion where I can meet this person best?
OK, Muchos gracias y esperando su respuesto (thank you, waiting for your answer)
Cor el Holandes.

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Fionalatina says on Sep 1, 2005, 06:56:

Es mejor que no rentes un carro Los taxis son muy baratos, y creeme que con el trafico y la forma como manejan alla tu no vas a querer meterte en trancones ni en vias que no conoces.
Si de todas formas decides rentar un carro, en el aeropuerto lo puedes hacer.

Fiona

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Fionalatina says on Sep 1, 2005, 07:05:

Airport or Puente Aereo Dear Cor,
Before setting the place of the meeting be sure if you are going to leave to Cali from the Airport or from el Puente Aereo (Only Avianca uses this terminal).
In both places there is Juan Valdez and you can have a coffee there. In the airport is in the second floor and you can ask anyone where is it. Just meat your party in front of this place.
Have a nice visit to Colombia.

Fiona

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Monpirri says on Sep 13, 2005, 08:02:

Información desde el Consulado- Huracán Katrina El siguiente es el listado de personas que no han podido ser localizadas, por favor si tienen conocimiento alguna información de ellos o de otros Colombianos, les agradezco que nos lo informen por este medio para contactar a sus familiares.

Cordial saludo,

Luis Carlos Rodríguez G.
Cónsul General (E)

· ALICIA GABRIELA DANYELO
· CARLOS MARIO ARISTIZABAL SANCHEZ
· CARMENCITA MARTINEZ PASMIÑO
· CLAUDIA MILENA RODRIGUEZ
· CLAUDIA MONICA MARTINEZ MARIÑO
· DANIEL ESPINOSA
· ELENA MARTINEZ DE MENDOZA
· GENARO DANYELO
· IVAN FERNADNO BURITICA
· LUIS ALFREDO WILCHES ALVAREZ
· LUIS HERNANDO ARISTIZABAL SANCHEZ
· LUISA KARMONA
· LUZ MARINA ARCHILA RODRIGUEZ
· MARINA DE BURITICA
· MAROLA PINZON
· NORA SANCHEZ
· OMAIRA EDEN
· ROSARIO BAUMAN
· SORAYA ESPINOSA

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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Monpirri says on Sep 13, 2005, 08:14:

Poorbuthappy is an awesome web site! Congratulations, Poorbuthappy is a really awesome web site about Colombia. Muy positiva!!!
Would someone tell me what is the e-mail address about this site? I tried to reply/send an e-mail to colombia at poorbuthappy.com and my e-mail was returned. I just cannot find the contact e-mail address on poorbuthappy.com site.

Have a great day!
Monpirri

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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m.i.c.o. says on Nov 1, 2005, 12:03:

American teacher Colombia is great, people, food, life style, etc...
looking for e-mail address for private bilingual schools
so that I can return to my love
please help me out!

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jc says on Nov 10, 2005, 06:07:

Places to meet ....... Hello.....are there any places where english people can meet in Bogota?
such as coffee shops social clubs and so on....just got here from Britain and would love to meet up and talk to some english speaking people'


thanks



Jc

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bmelvin says on Nov 19, 2005, 17:22:

Apartment I will be goining to Colombia, Medellin, in December. Does anyone know where I can lease an appartment for 1 month? Much appreciated.

Brian

brian

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Sweet Miami says on Feb 6, 2006, 15:14:

Theme Hotel in Medellin Wondering if anyone can help me find a nice theme hotel in Medellin. You know with jacuzzi maybe in the room. Please let me know, I would greatly appreciate it.

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Berracol says on Feb 15, 2006, 07:26:

Rent a car Berracol
Hear you´ll find the same rent acar that in USA, we are plenty of Hertz, Avis and so on. You can do it in the airport at your arrive, or even better rent it in USA!

Berracol

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tropicalguide says on Mar 8, 2006, 15:00:

New Member I am resident in Central America since late 1985, mainly in Guatemala and El Salvador, where I now reside as a pensionado. Since I have been there, including Colombia, and done that, I should be interested in starting up a poorbuthappy forum for Central America. Like Colombia, El Salvador and Guatemala can be very dangerous places for those not using common sense, and like colombia, many natives never often travel far outside their own area and consider the country to be very dangerous, and like Colombia, especially in El Salvador, where we have few tourists and travellers, visitors are rarely preyed upon, with the exception of those who think that city streets tranquil by day are safe after midnight and why spend 3 dollars to take a taxi nine blocks to the hotel anyway? etc. Per capita in Central America, Costa Rica has the most crime against tourists, one reason is the publicity, the country is billed as an almost totally crime free paradise, and thefts of credit cards, money, passports, valuables, even entire vehicles full of luggages are endemic. Violent crime is pretty much limited to the immigrant..Nicaraguan and South American guest workers..legal and illegal..barrios of San José, all Central American capitals now have a problem with pandillas or street gangs, many of whom have been deported from the USA. Outside the major cities Central America is generally peaceful with a lot of eco and cultural tourism.

ZONA AZUL - EL SALVADOR & CENTRAL AMERICA 'All you need to know to invest, retire in or travel to El Salvador and the rest of Central America' Travel Tips-Guides-Hotels-Tours-Transport-Interpreters & Consulting Services for Investors-Relocation from

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kimbruce says on Apr 4, 2006, 08:45:

Writing guides Am working on a guide/directory of volunteer agencies and NGO's in Cartagena, but I'm not exactly sure how to send it to Peter for publication on poor

Please Help.

Kim.

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Lionheart says on Apr 4, 2006, 14:09:

send it via email to poorbuthappy at yahoogroups.com

Peter & moderators all receive the emails there. Attach the report to the email.

Thanks for doing that work!

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montesdeoca says on Apr 8, 2006, 12:41:

Katrina Yo soy un desplazado de Katrina. En estos momentos estoy en Cali pero vivi en New Orleans por muchos años y Katrina me mando a Houston. Creo que nadie puede inmaginarse la catastrofe de Katrina y el dolor que dejo en tantas familias incluyendo la mia. Creo que la mejor manera de buscar esta gente es llamando al radio en New Orleans, KGLA. el numero de telefono es 504-347-8491 92 el Gerente General y persona muy altruista es el Sr. Ernesto Sweikert cuyo cel es 504-913-1540. Good Luck

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medellinmiguel says on Apr 9, 2006, 03:14:

Coming to Cali during "Ley de Seco" Unbeknownst to me I made to mistake of coming to Cali when the city is officially shut down for several days. That is the week that ends on Easter Sunday. Can someone suggest to me how to make lemonade out of this lemon. Is this Ley countrywide?

Muchas gracias

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lost1980 says on May 13, 2006, 13:23:

Belgium-Colombia for PETER Hi Peter, what a small world! I am a belgium citizen but born in Colombia, just the opposite of you - Although I am having BIG time troubles wih locating my birth certificate - where do u reside now? Are you back in Belgium?

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saryechka says on May 13, 2006, 16:30:

I would be really interested in this guide! Is it up on the site yet?

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Buongone says on Jun 20, 2006, 22:39:

Universidad de Libre Tuition? I am interested in finding out the cost/tuition of attending the aformentioned University for 1 semester. Studying Medicine Prep, in the 4th semester, In Cali. Could someone help with info please. Thanks, Buongone

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Terry2 says on Jan 20, 2007, 21:41:

Colombiana with daughter? I am about to begin the process of bringing my wife and her daughter to Canada. I ask that anyone that has any experience in this to please advise any problems or any advice that you may have.

My wife has the required documents, duly signed by the daughter's natural father, to permit her to travel with her mother to Canada. I am curious as to what I may require as additional documentation for the application.

Greatly appreciate any help or advice that is offered.

Thanks again
Terry2

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