candelaria says on May 3, 2007, 10:03:
Universidad de los Andes Summer School !!! Hi, my name is Peter. I am from Belgium, and I lived in Colombia in 1998 and 1999, when I started this website. I got to know great people and a great country. This website is for them.
Bogota Arriving in Bogota | Places to Stay in Bogota (nl) | Villa de Leyva
Medellin Places to Stay in Medellin | Santa Elena | Santa Fe de Antioquia
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South: San Cipriano | Popayan | San Agustin | Pasto | Salento & Valle de Cocora | Leticia
Other: Overland from Colombia to Panama | Preparing for your trip | Teaching English | Safety
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By Peter at 01/11/2007 - 03:09 | Travel Guides | 18 comments | 1 new comment | read more
Spanish Help
hey guys i got this email and really cant understand it but it looks like its someone from PBH probably a troll
title:
[pbhColombiaGuide] saben porque se divorcian las parejas que emigran?
message:
quiero compartir con ustedes acerca del articulo sindrome del
emigrante que encontre en www.laprensa.ca y del cual me encantaria
conocer la opinion de nuestra gente.
By vicshere at 05/03/2007 - 14:53 | Friendly Talkzone | 4 comments | 4 new comments
al entrar a colombia...
hola muchachos...
saliendo de europa y entrando a colombia es prohibido ingresar alimentos? si quisiera llevarles a mis tios un pedazo de queso o de jamon, bien empaquetado, podria?
y al salir de colombia volviendo a casa, que tipo de alimentos puedo llevarme? chocolate, café, fruta?
gracias... busqué info en la internet pero no encontré sobre esto. gracias una vez mas.
By elefecuté at 05/03/2007 - 14:10 | Solo en Español | 1 comment | 1 new comment
Drama
British cop shows are crap. They're more like politically correct soap operas than gritty dramas. Instead of fitting up drug dealers and throwing gang members off of high buildings, the Thin Blue Line sit around discussing their favourite Diversity Training course and what sort of wallpaper they'd like to decorate the cells with.
But as for US cop shows- well that's what I call coppering! If American law enforcement is anything like 'The Wire' or the 'The Shield', I'm surprised you've got any crime at all.
By kalder at 05/03/2007 - 12:13 | Friendly Talkzone | add new comment | read more
immunizations
What immunizations are needed in Colombia?
By gbeckler at 05/03/2007 - 11:34 | 1 comment | 1 new comment
GRINGOS LIVING IN COLOMBIA
I was born in Colombia but only lived there 2 years as a baby..i do not know much about it....Out of curiosity...do any Gringos live in colombia and if you are one of those gringos who do live there...please share me your experiences and what you like about it better or less than AMERICA?
By lasvegasguy at 05/03/2007 - 11:17 | Friendly Talkzone | 4 comments | 4 new comments
Pasty Gringo or Tanned Gringo?
OK guys! what do colombians prefer? pasty or tanned gringo? Should I bother sunbathing before I head out there or just go as I am..pasty and 'orrible?
By gringolondinense at 05/03/2007 - 10:31 | Friendly Talkzone | 22 comments | 22 new comments
Who Dresses Better...
Gringos or homeless Colombians?
By morphus at 05/03/2007 - 10:22 | Friendly Talkzone | 18 comments | 18 new comments
What is the best Way to change Money in Colombia ?
As I am not much into carrying around a big Amount of "Cash", what are my Option to get COP´s on a good Rate ? Using ATM or Travel Checks? If so, what Kind of Cards are accepted on ATMs in Colombia - and what are the most accepted "Brand" of TCs ? Are there international european Banks in Colombias big Cities? Just want to be prepared well for my Time in Colombia - thanks for any Advice!
By Brasilieiro at 05/03/2007 - 08:09 | Friendly Talkzone | 8 comments | 8 new comments
Acquiring Passport Borders On Absurd
Acquiring Passport Borders On Absurd
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By ELAINE SILVESTRINI The Tampa Tribune
Published: May 3, 2007
TAMPA - Getting a passport can be a trip.
Because of rule changes requiring passports for travelers returning by air from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda, the time it takes to get a passport has grown.
The wait to get a passport used to be four to six weeks. Now, it's more like 10 to 12 weeks, said Bridget Robertson, spokeswoman for the Postal Service in Tampa.
By Barranquilla_Bob at 05/03/2007 - 07:29 | Friendly Talkzone | 1 comment | 1 new comment | read more
How would you describe your passion for Colombia?
I have read many posts on this site for a couple of years. I enjoy reading all of your experiences. Many I can relate to. For me, Colombia has felt like home from the minute I landed and left the airport a couple of years ago. It is my home. Maybe this subject has been brought up before but what would you tell a newcomer what Colombia means to you? What keeps bringing you back to Colombia? What is it that you find here that you do not find anywhere else?
By chrispej at 05/03/2007 - 06:53 | Friendly Talkzone | 9 comments | 9 new comments | read more
We're number five!
According to the US State Department, Colombia is now number five in an international ranking for most kidnappings in 2006 -- behind Nepal, Iraq, India and the Congo.
http://www.economist.com/daily/chartgallery/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9104534
By Man Tequila at 05/03/2007 - 05:20 | Friendly Talkzone | 18 comments | 18 new comments
* Repub Presidental Candidate Rudy Ghouliani Law Firm Represents Hugo Chavez
Locked. It's a stretch to say this is related to Colombia. - Moderators
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No matter how hard Rudy attempts to dodge this one, it always comes back to bite him! Why, if he detests Chavez as much as he claims to, does his Law Firm Continue to represent Chavez? Fidel castro next if the Money is right??
By miamimike at 05/03/2007 - 05:18 | Politics & the War | 6 comments | 6 new comments | read more
Is it safe to get drunk in a Colombia bar? ( Burrio Bait )
I heard from some dude,that if your a "gringo"
and happen to get drunk in a Colombia bar,
many times they will take you to the back
room and play "pin the tail on the burrio".
Is this true? As I may end up throwing away
my passport and stay in the USA,as I dont want
By Barranquilla_Bob at 05/03/2007 - 05:00 | Friendly Talkzone | 17 comments | 17 new comments | read more
Looking for a real estate agent
Looking for a real estate agent for possible Divestiture. If anyone can collaborate it would be appreciated.
By omega1 at 05/03/2007 - 04:23 | Friendly Talkzone | 5 comments | 5 new comments
Dog Toys
Can anyone tell me where in Colombia I can purchase a dog toy thats named Kong? It's an indestructable toy that my puppy can chew on. My novia has asked a lot of pet stores in Cali about the said toy. She says they look at her like she's nuts. I took one down last time I went. But the older dog will not let the new puppy play with his toy. Any help would be great. Thanks.
By Buongone at 05/03/2007 - 04:22 | Friendly Talkzone | 3 comments | 3 new comments
La Cara Oculta de Colombia
La Cara Oculta de Colombia
Por: Jaime Bermúdez *
Colombia es conocida en muchos lugares del mundo como un país de narcotraficantes, terroristas y pobres. Para algunos mejor informados, en Colombia conviven estos fenómenos con la magia de la literatura de García Márquez, la pintura de Botero, el ritmo de Shakira y la velocidad de Juan Pablo Montoya. En lugares como Argentina, además, la trayectoria de los futbolistas colombianos ha despertado interés por otras facetas, como el deporte.
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Universidad de los Andes Colombia Summer School!
La Facultad de Economía de la Universidad de los Andes realizará nuevamente este año, la Escuela Internacional de Verano. Vendrán profesores invitados de reconocidas facultades de economía y gobierno a nivel mundial: Washington University en St. Louis; Southampton University, Harvard University, University of California–Berkeley, Northwestern University y University of Chicago.
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