JumboBond007 has written 22 posts

The Average wages in Colombia

I would like to know what is the average wages in Colombia - preferably from the big cities such as Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartegena? I am hoping to hire Fashion designers to design Latin American fashion sometime next year. ...

SEXUAL HARASSEMENT (WORK)

My girlfriend, living outside Cali has a bad situation with her boss at work. She is very unhappy at work, because of 'sexual harassement'. Her boss keeps pressuring her and wants to be her boyfriend. She is thinking of moving back to Cali because of the situation. It is illegal for the boss to focus on employers in my country (UK). It is called 'sexual harassement'. BUT - I want to know if there is similar situation in Colombia, where she can win the battle ?? Is there a law????? ...

buying computer in Colombia

Do you know of any websites to buy PC Computer in Colombia?

London To Cali - cheap flights

To those who do not wish to travel to Cali via Miami route even if it is cheaper than going oin the Madrid route. If you book around 5 weeks before departure, you will find the cost from London to Cali: via Miami - would be around £500 - £550 via Madrid - would be around £700 unfortunately. If you book the flight - from London Gatwick to Madrid (and return) with http://www.easyjet.co.uk and also book the flight from Madrid to Cali (and return) with Iberia airline, you might be surp ...

Easter - Colombia

Do Colombian celebrate EASTER? If so, when it is?

Sending Flowers & gifts to Cali

Is there a website that I can send flowers or gifts to someone? I am planning to send gifts on Women's Day (8th March). There are websites: http://www.flowersandgiftstocolombia.com/ http://www.flowerstocolombia.com/ but is there better than those websites? ...

My 'maybe future' girlfriend to UK

I am planning to take my 'maybe future' girlfriend (whom I met while I was in Cali) to visit UK in the summer if we get on very well each other. What sort of rules will she be able to travel to UK? VISA, in what? How does it work? Will they accept? Any help will be grateful ...

Deaf people in Colombia

As some of you know that I went to Cali for 1 week vacation with 'Dating' Tour. Before I go to Cali, I asked them about deaf club in Cali. They said that they would find out for me......... but never did. I am profoundly deaf myself and can use sign language. I will not have problems using Colombian Sign Language as I learnt Russian easily. Unfortunately I did not meet any deaf people in Colombia. Do you know where the deaf clun (association) is? Any help will be grateful. Thanks ... ...

My Trip to Cali

I just come back from 1 week trip to Cali ........ I had very great time despite of some problems! === THE CON ==== LONDON - MIAMI - CALI The luggage did not arrive on schedule 20.30pm. I had to wait for 1 1/2 days. Luckily I had brought a pair of Ralph Lauren polo shirts plus had to buy underwear from shops ...... I wasn't feeling very well in the 1st 2 days, because of food and water. I have banned from drinking water (yes, from bottles!!). I paid $795 for 1 week Tour includi ...

SOS BOGOTA HOTEL/APARTMENT

where is the best hotel / apartment in Bogota.. not expensive and not cheap please

Brits need Vaccinations?

For British, did you need to have any vaccinations before going to Colombia?

BOGOTA - CALI (AIR/BUS)

How much is the: 1) Air fare, from Bogota to Cali, and 2) Bus fare, from Bogota to Cali ?

SOS!! UK travel to Colmbia via USA

I am going to Cali on 12th February - 19th February. I will be flying from London Heathrow on Virgin Airlines via Miami and then change to American Airline to Cali. FOR BRITISH TRAVELLERS, who have flew to Cali via USA route, did you need USA visa just to wait at the airport? I already know that we do not need visa to enter Colombia especially for just 1 week, but I want to know if I have to obtain visa to wait at USA airport ??? ...

FASHION show or Trade Exhibtion in Colombia

I am a Fashion buyer, therefore I wish to know when is the next Fashion Show or Trade Exhibition As far as I know, there is one in Cali on 2-4th May, 2008 with http://www.nuevamodacolombia.com/ but I would like to know if there are any more. It would be nice to visit Colombia for more than 1 reason. 1 reason is that I am going over there to find a Colombian lady. If it doesn't work, I wouldn't like a waste trip. ...

Bogota's Weather

I have been to Johannesburg, South Africa in August 1995 which was their 'Spring'. It was hot in the day time, but was freezing at night. It was because Johannesburg is about 1,600m above the sea level. Seeing that BOGOTA is 2,600m above sea level, what is the climiate like there during day and night time in the summer season. Is it freezing cold at nights too? ...

Housing in bolivia

How much does buying property cost in Bolivia? Want to know how cheap compare to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia etc

Miami to Lima via Bogota

Miami to Lima via Bogota costs only £204 ($400) according to expedia.co.uk web site which I checked this morning. (February's 10th departure) When I checked for the return flight Miami - Bogota using the same airline and same time, it was more expensive than Miami - Lima - Miami (via Bogota) Don't you find it strange ??? =========================== The reasonable price from London - Lima - London is around £700 unfortunately, but it is good idea to buy 2 tickets. London - Miami ...

Peru, Ecuador, etc

There are posts about Colombia, Bolivia and India, but why aren't there any posts about Peru, Ecuador, etc?

From Cali to Cartegna

I have spoken to my girlfriend last night. she lives in Cali and we talked about going to the beach. She told me that there is a nice beach in Categna. She told me that there is 2 hours flights from Cali to Cartegna and costs 1,000,000 peso per person return (which is about £238 or $475) Approx: £1 (UK) = 4,200 peso OR $1 =2,000 peso GIVE OR TAKE It seems awful lots of money when London - Cali is £500 (return) - TWICE the amount from Cali - Categna (return). Is it reasona ...

What do Colombian women like?

What do Colombian women like to receive from Men in terms of gifts? Flowers? Teddy Bears? Chocolate? Perfumes? Not many British (UK) women are into flowers or any of Romantic gifts, but I know Russian women love receiving any romantic gifts such as flowers, chocolate, teddy bears and perfumes. But what about Colombian women? ...

London To Cali

The flight from London to Cali costs around £500 in February. Is the price very reasonable or you know of any cheaper than £500. In my findings with expedia.co.uk, £505 with American Airlines via Miami - 15 hours+ flying time. iberia.com via Madrid would cost £700+ ...

Hamacas (Hammocks)

Does anyone know where can I buy handmade Colombian Hammocks - preferably buying via manufacturer

rent an apartment/house in Cali

I am thinking of moving to Colombia to live there on tempory basis - like 6 months for the 1st time. If I like it, I might want to live there. Anyway, do you have any idea how much to rent an apartment or house in Cali. I am not looking for an expensive property nor looking for cheapest rough area. A reasonable apartment - perhaps 1 or 2 bedroomed apartment/house with Internet broadband and cable TV - just in case. ...

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