Honestly, this year I went to Cartagena only to try and show my brother a good time... didn't want him to go there alone with my grandparents "wink" if you know what I mean. Anyways, the hotel was nice but that was about it. The beach in Boca Grande is filled with human mosquito's...instead of sucking your blood dry they aim for your wallet. I didn't even want to be near the water because that's where the swarm of human mosquito's tend to roam...near the tent chairs...I easily fixed the situatio ...
Hey, I was wondering if any of you guys have put together an awesome mix together (Colombian or other Colombian music artists) that can set the mood to something fun and upbeat which compliments the summer atmosphere . For example, music similar to like Lucas Arnau: Te doy mi Vida or Juanes If you don't have a mix setup but have like a favorite song just pst. the name and song of the artist and I'l youtube it. Any help would be appreci ...
Its been awhile since I lasted posted here. This summer I am fortunate enough to have an internship with a coffee company during June, and some of July learning the ins-and outs of the how industry operates in the Quindio region. Which means that this summer I am spending July 4th away from home so I was wondering if there were any other Americans celebrating in either Armenia, Medellin this summer? ...you know if your planning a party you could throw an invite my way P.S. Do they have any E ...
Yeah, Im looking for anything other than gel and hairspray. Apparently there isnt anything else here in Bogota other than those two products :( Is there any place that sells like bed head products or like mud (the pasty stuff) like an upscale salon or something.
Much appreciated. ...
Okay,
My Philadelphia Eagles play tonight in the playoffs against the Saints. Where could I go in Barranquilla to watch them play? Name of a Bar....something
After living here for about 3 months I have to say, I feel like Fabio.
I may not have Fabio`s eurotrash accent or his body that makes him a male sex symbol worldwide...but there have been moments here in which me and Fabio are one in the same.
It sounds crazy but when I talk with girls they immediately ask
Did you come here with anyone?
Do you have a novia?
Do you want a girlfriend?
The first week I was here in Armenia, ...
Am I the only Gringo that has to pay outrageously expensive cab fares? The minimum price of everywhere I go in Cartagena is 10,000 pesos...There needs to be some type of regulation like Bogota.
Cartagena is a very beautiful city with probably the best jugo in all of Colombia. However the thing that bothers me is the greed taxi drivers have here...they should all become wall street stock brokers.
I even consider some of the taxi drivers here like magicians with tri ...
I am currently on vacation with family in Cartagena and Barranquilla but when I return I will be looking for a room to rent in Bogota. I currently live in Chia and study at the Universidad de la Sabana. However next semester I would be interested in living the life in the big city Bogota. Not to mention theres more to do there.
Looking for a good clean safe environment...pluses would be like a hot maid lol kidding but one meal a day, internet, tv, clothes washed ect
Im looking to practice some tennis while Im in Barranquilla for 2 months? Is there any country clubs that offers lessons...I appreciate your input
P.S. Im a completely new to the game btw. ...
Im spending my winter vacation amongst family I havent seen in over 9 years. To top everything off my Colombian family is mostly Costeno so guess where Im heading?....Barranquilla
I currently study spanish at the Universidad de la Sabana Chia, Colombia. Its about a half hour from Bogota for those that dont recognize the geography.
I am a gringo but dont look it. I am really looking forward to living amongst the friendliest and craziest Colombians. This December thr ...
Does Colombia have a bobsled team? The only reason I ask is that I watched the movie Cool Runnings on the Disney Channel the other night.
Student Visa or Bust!
Okay now that I caught your attention I need help! Has anyone been through the process of aquiring a student visa to study in Colombia?
What do I need to bring to the Colombian Consulate in New York?
I have been researching and could only come up with
a) My U.S. Passport
b) Onward/Return Ticket
is that all I need to bring or is there s ...
Well it turns out that Universidad del Norte doesnt offer Spanish courses for internationals wishing to learn the language during the fall or spring semester (only a one month program druing the summer). :(
So instead of a hot climate with a beach in view I turned inward at the capital of Colombia (Bogota). There is a university that offers Spanish for those wishing to learn it called Javeriana and I was wondering what your thoughts would be on that institution?
Okay,
My friend from Bogota was telling me the other day that if you pluck or twease your eyebrow many consider that to be gay or transexual. This information discourages me a bit. I wouldnt want to be considered a homosexual or transexual because I dislike the idea of having a unibrow. Is that the case in Colombia? If I go and get rid of my unibrow they would think negatively of me because of that...
Personal grooming is a good thing I thought. Here in the USA (wel ...
What classifies someone in Colombia to be considered a gringo?
Is it purely based on skin color (white ect...) or does there happen to be more to it? For example in the U.S. I am classified as hispanic (South American w/e) so I dont consider myself a gringo and I have a tan and get darker in the summmer. Check my pictures. However in Colombia because of my status as an American would I automatically be identified with gringo?
Like is gringo only labeled to white ...
Hey,
it's me again. I wrote a forum topic earlier about studying Spanish for a year at the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla. My mom has been going through the "motherly motions" lately and does not want me to go ( I'm the first born by the way) for safety concerns. Im having a little trouble explaining to her why studying Spanish in Colombia means so much to me.
She is basically trying to persuade me right now to study Spanish in Spain. As a mother she s ...
Hello,
my name is Gordon Piatt. I am an American with Colombian/French heritage. This fall I plan to study Spanish for an entire year at the Universidad del Norte. I was wondering if any of you have studied at the University and would provide me with some insight about the college and the city as well.
Campus Life
I was wondering about the pros and cons about studying at the university. I currently go to a c ...
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