sallya has written 5 posts

Shipping Household Goods from Colombia

Hi everyone, I am trying to organise to ship some household effects from Colombia (Santa Marta) to Melbourne Australia, and was wondering if anyone knows of any companies or has any information to point me in the right direction. mil gracias, Sally ...

Ideas for a Nice Place to Stay in Barichara?

Hey all, Well we are off to explore Colombia on Monday. Will be in Barichara on new years eve and wondered if anyone knows of anywhere nice to stay there. Double room, private bath, cute and colonial??? Up to $150,000 per night. I have checked out La Nube and Hostal Mision Santa Barbara, but they want me to deposit money in a bank account up front and I just can't be bothered. Any suggestions? Also for Giron near Bucuramanga too? Thanks, Sally. ...

Foreigners having babies in Colombia

Hi everyone, I am an Australian married to an Australian but living in El Rodadero Colombia. I work here and have a 2 year working visa. We have been here for about 8 months now. BTW it is fantastic! I had my doubts before coming out as neither of us had been here before, but everything has worked out terrifically. We have met great people, learnt some Spanish, and my school is nice. The pay is enough despite initial concerns, and our apartment is sensational. So thanks again to everyo ...

Definitely Moving to Santa Marta!

Hi all,

I posted a couple of weeks ago about a potential job offer I had teaching 2nd grade in a billingual school in Santa Marta and asked for info regarding the cost of living there etc. Thanks to those who encouraged me to go for it!

Well, I have the contract now and all is going ahead. My husband and I will be moving to SM in January for 2 years.

So, does anyone have any advice on renting apartments there? The school has said they will line up som ...

Cost of Living in Santa Marta

Hi all,

I would like to know anyone's thoughts on a job prospect I have.

The job is teaching elementary school at a billingual school in Santa Marta. I am a qualified and experienced elementary school teacher from Australia.

It pays 1,800,000 pesos a month, plus an extra payment of $6000 US per year. The school says that the peso salary is enough to live on. I will, however, be travelling with my husband and so supporting him too - although he can may ...