Robert Duke
@taobuckets
American expat in Colombia
Forum posts
14
Contacts
4
About me
American
Lives in Bogota
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 17 November 2012
Activity
Teaching English Online via Skype in Medellin, Colombia by topperZZ99
Would it be possible to teach English / ESL online with private lessons entirely online via Skype in Medellin, Colombia ?
yes, it is possible, I have done it a few times. BUT, the students are not as reliable as face-to-face students. I live in Medellin. I suggest that you offer 2-3 Skype sessions, for free, then follow-up with fee based classes (for example, ... Read More
Best cities to live in Colombia by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Colombia. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I also live in Medellin, because of the climate Read More
Finding an Apartment in Envigado by maren1
I am looking for a 1-3 bedroom apartment in Envigado somewhere between 43a and 48. then between around Calle 20 to Calle 40. Light and bright with as big a patio as possible. I am ready to move in now. Furnished or unfurnished - as my budget ...
Hi Gated is not important. 600000 pesos per month. Willing to share with others. Thanks for your help Robert Read More
Finding an Apartment in Envigado by maren1
I am looking for a 1-3 bedroom apartment in Envigado somewhere between 43a and 48. then between around Calle 20 to Calle 40. Light and bright with as big a patio as possible. I am ready to move in now. Furnished or unfurnished - as my budget ...
Hello. Me too. yo tambien. On vacation in Panama now. Return in three days. Robert Duke xxx Read More
LIVING IN rIO nEGRO by Texas Bred
Anyone have any thoughts about the living conditions in Rio Negro? Want to know if it's safe to live there and what activities for the Old Texas Boy can do in the town?
Hi, Thanks for your reply. I want to rent. Looking for a small apt or house or finca ... live alone ... $400000 to $600000 COP per month. Robert Read More
LIVING IN rIO nEGRO by Texas Bred
Anyone have any thoughts about the living conditions in Rio Negro? Want to know if it's safe to live there and what activities for the Old Texas Boy can do in the town?
hello peter, I want to find a low cost apartment or house in Marinilla. I tried 2 months ago, but no luck how should I proceed? Robert FYI, I am in USA now, but will return to colombia in September. The best way to reach me is e-mail ... Read More
Safety in Colombia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Colombia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I am 70 years old and live in Medellin, 2 years there, then prior 3 years in Bogota. I believe Colombia to be safer than other countries in which I have lived. I am from Washington, DC USA. I feel safer in Medellin than DC. I have walked alone ... Read More
expat meeting date!! by GuestPoster1900
Hi all glad to do it!!!!! so it's time to meet up next sunday at the Irish Pub in Usaquen at 12:30pm hope all can be there! Kind regards Johanna
Sorry I could not make it this time. Robert Read More
expat meeting date!! by GuestPoster1900
Hi all glad to do it!!!!! so it's time to meet up next sunday at the Irish Pub in Usaquen at 12:30pm hope all can be there! Kind regards Johanna
OK, I will attend. Tell me again where and what time. Please keep me posted. Robert Duke Read More
Where to start researching for moving to columbia? by bonedano
Hello, I am a 56 year old male and visited bucaramango several months ago and now am obsessed with moving to that country. I do not know which part of the country is best to live. I don't have the resources to make visits to different destinations. ...
Dan, Have you moved to Colombia yet? I have lived here for 5 years, in various cities (came from Chicago). I suggest that you try Medellin first. It is called the city of eternal spring (primavera eterna). I lived there for a while, but now in ... Read More
expat meeting date!! by GuestPoster1900
Hi all glad to do it!!!!! so it's time to meet up next sunday at the Irish Pub in Usaquen at 12:30pm hope all can be there! Kind regards Johanna
Hi, Does next sunday mean 28 July 2013? Robert Duke Read More
Presentation of members in Medellin by expat.com
Hello and welcome on Íæż½ã½ã! We invite the new members in Medellin and surroundings to present themselves in this discussion :) Are you living here since some time or did you just arrive? What brought you to Medellin? What passionates you, do ...
Hello Elkfarmer, I am a straight, male gringo from Indiana, now single, retired and living in Bogota. However, I do not really like this city and want to relocate to Medellin. I will be in Medellin in early May ... want to meet-up? Robert ... Read More