Does anyone have a rough idea of what a full-time English instructor at the Colombo Americano in Medellin might earn? I´m an accomplished journalist, hold an undergrad degree from Northwestern University and am working on a M.A. at Harvard, but would like to spend a year with my mom´s family living and working in Medellin. ...
Sadly, my hometown has now been ruined by this gringo infestation. The beautiful, undiscovered gem of a city I so love is now a magnet for sexual tourists/mongers trying to score with prepagos or pick up girls in Mangos. It´s disgusting, frankly. LAst night, fully 50% of the patrons in Parque Lleras establishments were American/Canadian/Euro. On Saturday, Mangos and Trilogia each had no less than 15 male gringos on thr prowl, each. I almost wish the city were violent again so that they´d st ...
I'm in need of a clean, safe furnished bedroom or studio/1 bdrm apt in or near Laureles/Estadio in Medellin for approximately 2 weeks -1month in Feb/March. This room is for a quiet, tidy older Colombian woman. Please e-mail at jelsaad at hotmail.com ASAP with offers. Many Thanks! ...
While it may be true that Colombian women are not, on average, the most beautiful in the world -- The Eastern Europeans, Brazilians, and Iranians can all lay claim to that title, as well -- there is undoubtedly a disproportionately high number of beautiful women in Colombia. Perhaps its genetics, perhaps its long visist to the gym/beauty parlor/cosmetic surgeon, but either way, there ARE a very high number of good-looking women here. My bet is that Elmo either a)fetishises blondes -- He's alw ...
I'm in need of a furnished apt or room in an estrato 5 or 6 neighborhood --preferably with a nice view for the nights of July 11,12, and 13. Please send pics/rates to jelsaad at yahoo.com
Thanks! ...
Hi PBH'ers --
I'd like to travel to Medellin May 31-June 4, but am hearing that the current rainy season -or "invierno" - is particularly bad. Will it be all rain and thunder? I'd like to be able to get out and enjoy the few days I'll have there. Am I better off postponing teh trip until late June?
Thanks! ...
If you are able to accommodate two travellers tomorrow night in El Poblado, please contact me ASAP. Willing to pay up to $80US. Prefer private apartment, but will consider very nice rooms with private bath.
Thanks!
jelsaad at yahoo.com ...
Hi Pbh'ers --
I'm flying into Medellin tomorrow and considering staying on or near El Poblado Av. Is it still a noisy, dusty construction-laden mess, or is it mostly over? I understand there is still some building construction, but will it be unpleasant to stay near there? Need to make a decision on lodging ASAP.
Thanks! ...
I'm headed to Medellin on January 11 -- will the Christmas lights/"alumbrados" still be up then?
Heading to Medellin December 16-25, and would like to enjoy the city's nightlife and attractions while there. Will the city be dead, or will there still be plenty to do? Will Mango's, Parque Lleras, etc. be ghost-towns? ...
Has anyone heard rumour of a new Holiday Innlocated in the new La Strada complex near Oviedo on Avenida El Poblado?
Is LA Strada nearly complete? Any sign of the hotel? Any interesting new projects in El Poblado? ...
SFP is the ultra-modern 3-building complex being constructed right on Ave. El Poblado across from Oviedo..it seems they've had a hole dug for the foundation for years, but no progress seemed to be made as of last August.
How about the other major building projects in El Poblado(La Strada, Forum la Francia, Torre Intermedica,etc)..any progress? Why the dealys? ...
Has it been excessively stormy/rainy in Medellin lately? I ask because weather forecasts for Medalloa re almost invariably inaccurate, and as I'm flying down this weekend, I'm wondering if we'll get any sunshine at all, or if it'll be all grey skies and wet weather. ...
Although Adriana Cecilia Tarud is excptionally beautiful, poised and intelligent, she doesn't seem quite as radiant on camera. Will she place in this year's Miss Universe?
So far, my top 5 faves for the crown are:
Puerto Rico
Norway
South Africa
Canada
Colombia ...
According to today's El Colombiano, Medellin has experienced yet another overwhelming decrease in violence : Homicides decreased by nearly half between 2003 and 2004. HAving personally visited Medellin a few weeks ago for the first time in years, I can personally attest to the city seeming safer, and generally less violent. Hopefully, this positive trend will continue.
Antioquia
El Aburrá muestra signos alentadores
La reducción de los índices de criminalidad en e ...
Monterrey is widely considered to be one of Latin America`s most modern, orderly, and attractive cities, and is often compared to Medellin. Do they really compare? If so, in what respects, and ultimately, which is the more modern or nicer city? ...
I hadn´t visited Medellin in nearly 7 years, and am struck by how absolutely stunningthis city is. The combination of amazing vegetation, jaw-dropping mountains, modern infrastructure, cleanliness and charm makes it undoubtedly one of the most beautifl cities on earth --and I´ve been everyhere! Why I continue to live in Chicago is beyond me.... ...
Hi,
My U.S. passport expires on Feb 10, but I'll be traveling to Colombia Feb 3-9. Will Colombian immigration authorities have a problem with the fact that my passport expires only one day after I am scheduled to leave Colombia?
Thanks. ...
Please advise regarding the best and/or "hippest" restaurants, clubs, and bars in Medellin currently. Price is not a big consideration, so long as it's worth the cost.
I'm also debating the relative merits of staying at teh Inter-Continental vs the Dann Carlton --I'm traveling with my gringo bf, and would like to make the experience as comfortable, safe, and enjoyable as possible. Muchisimas gracias! ...
What is it about the city itself --people,culture, etc. notwithstanding --that makes it so attractive?
How will Colombia be affected by the election of Kerry or Bush? How will it affect US-Colombian relations?
From what I understand, both are over-crowded, relatively unsafe and polluted metropolises. Other than this, however, how do these cities compare/contrast? Which has better nightlife,architecture,dining,weather,scenery,culture, etc? All comments are appreciated. ...
Hello all: I am a U.S.-born woman of Colombian and Lebanese ancestry who lived in Medellin as a child and adolescent. However, I haven't beein in 6 years, and intend on visiting for 3 days at the end of the month with my gringo boyfriend.
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