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Joseph

@jamcadam

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Canadian and Irish looking for information about Colombia

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24

About me

Canadian and Irish

Speaks English

Registration: 02 January 2023

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Joseph
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Volunteering to teach English in Medellin by jamcadam

Hi,I'm staying in Medellin from Dec 18th to March 10th. I'm taking a Spanish course until Jan 24th and then hanging out until the snow melts in Canada.I'm a certified TEFL teacher. I'd love to volunteer somewhere for half a day Monday to Friday ...

Joseph

@Stoneecashhi, i got your note. thanks. i will contact Quan when i arrive in Medellin. ive just arrived in Cartagena after sailing from Panama. I head to Medellin on the 20th.thanks Joseph Read More

Joseph
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last year
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Volunteering to teach English in Medellin by jamcadam

Hi,I'm staying in Medellin from Dec 18th to March 10th. I'm taking a Spanish course until Jan 24th and then hanging out until the snow melts in Canada.I'm a certified TEFL teacher. I'd love to volunteer somewhere for half a day Monday to Friday ...

Joseph

@StoneecashHi,Thanks for replying. I would be very interested in getting in contact with her. For the first month after I arrive I am learning Spanish but for the next couple of months I would like to teach or tutor or help in any volunteer capacity ... Read More

Joseph
jamcadam created a thread
last year

Volunteering to teach English in Medellin

Hi,I'm staying in Medellin from Dec 18th to March 10th. I'm taking a Spanish course until Jan 24th and then hanging out until the snow melts in Canada.I'm a certified TEFL teacher. I'd love to volunteer somewhere for half a day Monday to Friday ... Read More

Joseph
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last year
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Spanish Language Classes by jamcadam

I was in Columbia earlier in the year for 3 months and quite enjoyed it. The main problem was being constrained by my poor Spanish language skills. I have a reasonable vocabulary but suffer the problem that whenever anyone speaks back I'm like a ...

Joseph

Appreciate any comments based on experience. Read More

Joseph
jamcadam created a thread
last year

Spanish Language Classes

I was in Columbia earlier in the year for 3 months and quite enjoyed it. The main problem was being constrained by my poor Spanish language skills. I have a reasonable vocabulary but suffer the problem that whenever anyone speaks back I'm like a ... Read More

Joseph
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2 years ago
PeteWattersChatsworth18

Emergency Medical for Cardiac issues by PeteWattersChatsworth18

Will be traveling to Santa Mata and Cartagena. One of the people going with us has Cardiac issues. In case of an emergency how do we care in Santa Marta and Care in CartagenaWhat are the best hospitals or clinics for Cardiac care in Santa Marta and ...

Joseph

@PeteWattersChatsworth18 Pete,we had reason to need an emergency centre in Santa Marta. My landlady suggested the El Prado Clinic in Santa Marta. It's at calle 25 and carrera 5 on your way into Santa Marta from Rodadero. It worked out really well. ... Read More

Joseph
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2 years ago
StevenStapleton

Information on the culture and exploring possibility to retire by StevenStapleton

@JulienI am headed to Bogotá this Friday. I’m exploring the strong possibility of retiring there. I’m financially very secure and I’m hoping to buy a home and do some investing locally if the golden opportunity ...

Joseph

@StevenStapleton Hi Steven, we've communicated about Santa Marta.Just a heads up. I've not been to Bogota yet nor Medellin.I have spoken to lots of travelers and I get the impression that Medellin is much preferable to Bogota for both climate and ... Read More

Joseph
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2 years ago
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Loving Santa Marta by jamcadam

So I put a few messages on this forum before leaving Canada for Santa Marta.I'm here just over 2 weeks now and loving it. The first week was in a nice little boutique hotel casa Carolina which I loved. Close to everything in the historical centre. ...

Joseph

@riaakuhata Hi, Actually I'm not working right now and not sure I will again. I have some savings and I do a little investing and so far I've not needed to touch any of my retirement funds. It's much cheaper living here than Toronto which is great; ... Read More

Joseph
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2 years ago
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Loving Santa Marta by jamcadam

So I put a few messages on this forum before leaving Canada for Santa Marta.I'm here just over 2 weeks now and loving it. The first week was in a nice little boutique hotel casa Carolina which I loved. Close to everything in the historical centre. ...

Joseph

@StevenStapleton Hi Steven,That would be great. Touch base when you arrive and we'll arrange for contact and meeting.Not sure if you've been here before, but if not and you would like some info in the interim just let me know.Thanks Joseph Read More

Joseph
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2 years ago
orgullodemexico

1st Visit to Santa Marta - Where to stay? by orgullodemexico

I will be visiting Santa Marta for the first time in Mid March and planning to stay for 10 days. I am in need of a secure hotel on the beach. I want easy access to the beach. I had a recommendation of Estelar Santamar Hotel but they are sold ...

Joseph

@cccmedia I can only speak for Minca Glamping and yes they have both. It was really nice. Coming from Canada the $70 was very reasonable and worth every penny. There are places you would pay 200+ Canadian for the same. The breakfast was included and ... Read More

Joseph
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2 years ago
orgullodemexico

1st Visit to Santa Marta - Where to stay? by orgullodemexico

I will be visiting Santa Marta for the first time in Mid March and planning to stay for 10 days. I am in need of a secure hotel on the beach. I want easy access to the beach. I had a recommendation of Estelar Santamar Hotel but they are sold ...

Joseph

@orgullodemexico I am currently in Rodadero just west of Santa Marta and I arrived at the end of January.For the first week I stayed in a boutique hotel called Casa Carolina which is in the Historical Centre and is excellent. It also has a really ... Read More

Joseph
jamcadam created a thread
2 years ago

Loving Santa Marta

So I put a few messages on this forum before leaving Canada for Santa Marta.I'm here just over 2 weeks now and loving it. The first week was in a nice little boutique hotel casa Carolina which I loved. Close to everything in the historical centre. ... Read More

Joseph
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2 years ago
drpeterjstanton

Best way to send $$ to Colombia by drpeterjstanton

What is the best way to send $$ to Colombia? Western Union? I assume Colombia has an import tax??

Joseph

@drpeterjstanton I have been sending money overseas from Canada to Ireland, France and Tanzania in the past 4 or 5 years and I have found WorldRemit to be the best and cheapest.It is more convenient, cheaper and quicker than my own Canadian bank. I ... Read More

Joseph
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2 years ago
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Tennis Anyone - Santa Marta Colombia by jamcadam

I am moving to Santa Marta, Colombia in a week. I'm a big tennis enthusiast and would love to play 3, 4, 5 times a week if possible while in Santa Marta. Does anyone know if there is a Tennis Club and where exactly it is. Also, anyone checking this ...

Joseph

Fred, I've not been able to find these other sites you mention. Could you let me know what they are.By the way, I didn't intend to beat up on the Santa Marta Academy Tennis site. My main comment was that all the pictures were of young people. ... Read More

Joseph
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2 years ago
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What's the best area for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Santa Marta by jamcadam

What is the best area for °µÍø½ûÇøs to live in Santa Marta. I'm Canadian from Toronto

Joseph

Thanks Pete, that's a great start. Read More