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Title: From Ukraine to South America Post by: civi68 on December 24, 2004, 05:00:00 AM Hello Guys,
Over the past few years, I have visited russia and ukraine. I have had some success there but I thought I would research my options here. In the russian search, men seem to be getting away from the bigger cities and focusing on the smaller ones. But as I see on the Latin sites, the agencies are primarily based in big cities. And there are so many agencies! Title: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: Jeff S on December 26, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to From Ukraine to South America, posted by civi68 on Dec 24, 2004
Hi Mike: Red Clay is right. $500 a month not including rent is very livable in much of Latin America, particularly if you stay away from the resorts, major metropolitan areas, and aren't a party animal. From your post it sounds like you're not. If you're willing to do some work, like teaching English, and like to dance, you'll probably run into all the young single girls you can handle even without agencies, if you elect to stay in smaller cities and towns. As for which country is best for you and the country vs small vs large city questions, here are a couple of posts I made in the past that might be of some interest. http://www.planet-love.com/wwwboard/search/searchdisplay.php?page=asian&archive=000149&id=47242 Good luck on your adventure. - Jeff Title: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: Red Clay on December 25, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to From Ukraine to South America, posted by civi68 on Dec 24, 2004
[This message has been edited by Red Clay] In Lima, 500 per month is living comfortably (better than most Peruvians) if you don't have to pay rent/mortgage out of that, or doable even if you do. 1000-2000 per month can be almost luxurious living in a nicer area including maid, cable/internet, frequent entertainment and some travel within the country which is safe to do (and pretty cheap) throughout using a little common sense. Health care is good quality and cheap. Weather is good in their summer every time that I have been there. Their winter is cloudy/misty/cool. Peru's coast is desert, the landscape is barren once you are out of the cities and towns. Most guys on here who have relationships with Peruanas are happy, including me. There is an agency in Lima called Matching Systems that some guys here have used with success. I think there is a link to their website on this site listed under Latin Agencies. My wife is happy living in the country (TN) but that just depends on the person I think. As a decent looking gringo, you will get lots of attention there, even more in the smaller towns. You will achieve near celebrity status in some of Peru's small towns. I think it would be a good choice. Title: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: civi68 on December 25, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to From Ukraine to South America, posted by civi68 on Dec 24, 2004
Guys, Thanks for your feedback. It sounds like south america would require more finances than living in ukraine. Of course, if I met a woman to live with, my income and hers probably wouldn't be a problem. Title: Re: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: papi on December 25, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: From Ukraine to South America, posted by civi68 on Dec 25, 2004
Civi, Medellin is the most beautiful large city in Colombia with a great climate. the women (piasas) are very attractive and you have CSH for intros. it has been mentioned in this thread that you checkout Barranquilla and Bogota. definitely go, you have some good agencies to choose from there including LDT in BAQ and LAI in Bogota but while i enjoy these cities they probably would not be my first choice to live. BAQ is very hot! and the climate in Bog is crappy. Cali has nice sections but the women are more party girls than other areas. but if you want to check it out, there are many agencies in Cali. i recommend ACG. some gringos are settling in CA including Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama all relatively stable countries but finding a good woman there is entirely doable but a little more challenging. i dont know Lima but some guys have used matchingsys. I would try two cities. Let me know where yu decide to go first and I will fill yu on places to checkout. By the way, if you meet a nice woman in Colombia, San Andres Island is a cool place to chill for a few days with your novia Title: Re: Re: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: civi68 on December 26, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: From Ukraine to South America, posted by papi on Dec 25, 2004
Papi, Could you spell out the agency names? You mentioned Medellin as an option. Are there many agencies there as I did not see any on the internet? Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: OkieMan on December 26, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Re: From Ukraine to South Americ..., posted by civi68 on Dec 26, 2004
Hi, I am not Papi, but I have been in contact with Colombian Sweethearts in Medellin. If all goes well, I will be there in March. I was in Cali this past August. I used Latin-Internet at that time. If you don't already know, Cali has several agencies, and Medellin has just a couple. There has recently been much controversy concerning two partners that had a falling out, but most of the posters here seem to speak highly of Colombian Sweethearts, so I plan on giving them a try. Steve Valdez, an american, owns the agency. He has several latinas on staff, and a lady named Luz Maria is his office manager. Good luck. OkieMan Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: papi on December 26, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Re: From Ukraine to South Americ..., posted by civi68 on Dec 26, 2004
BAQ: www.barranquillasbest.com BOG: www.latinintro.com MDE: www.colombiansweethearts.com Cali: www.allcolombiangirls.com Title: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: CartagenaPapito on December 25, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to From Ukraine to South America, posted by civi68 on Dec 24, 2004
I spent a lot of time also in Russia/Ukraine and also throughout eastern europe. Yes, in recent years the smaller cities are where the guys are heading to now, Lugansk, DNK, Kherson, Sevastopol. I have a good friend in fact who is retiring to Lugansk in February. Although I prefer the Colombians, the most sincere women I found in south american were in Peru. I don not think a Peruvian for the most part would care where you lived. If you go there try matchingsys.com If you want to meet women 26+ through an agency in Colombia then I would try Bogota. (Although these women tend to be more educated and cultured and maybe some not not like living in a small city here) If you want sincere women then I would try Barranquilla. Simple, friendly girls that would probably be happy anywhere with a nice guy. Both these cities have good agencies. Do you speak spanish? It is a big plus to learn the language. Feliz Navidad Title: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: thunderbolt on December 24, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to From Ukraine to South America, posted by civi68 on Dec 24, 2004
Regarding preference for life in a small town - that's really individual. There are people who grow up in a big city, but end up living in a small town and enjoy it, and vice versa. Regarding living expenses, I am almost sure that Colombia would be more expensive. Their minimum wage is around $300/mo as far as I know - in Ukraine it would be a really really good salary. Also $500 is not really plenty in Ukraine, although it is a lot more than what most people make. If you want to have a car, go to restaurants, go out, travel, etc, $500 is not really enough IMO. Anyway, good luck. Title: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: mudd on December 24, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to From Ukraine to South America, posted by civi68 on Dec 24, 2004
well, we are in the same boat. i have been to russia, ukraine, colombia, peru and a few others. if you want the " skinney" shoot me an e mail. Title: Re: From Ukraine to South America Post by: papi on December 24, 2004, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to From Ukraine to South America, posted by civi68 on Dec 24, 2004
[This message has been edited by papi] Mike, you are only 36 according to your profile - consider lowering your target age to 21 or 22 as many of the women in the agencies are younger and you would be limiting your selection going 26 and up. Plus, they often grow up faster in SA so a 21 y/o from Colombia may be more mature than an AW. I have used several agencies throughout LA. What cities interest you the most?? |