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A lifelong writer in one form or another, Erin Donaldson has been a professional writer since moving to Colombia in 2012. Based in Manizales, Caldas, she aspires to create love and appreciation for local brands, products and entrepreneurial projects in the Coffee Axis.
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Our audience is our best predictor of content. We analyzed our top 10 articles from 2019 to help us create our content plan for 2020 – but here they are so you can catch up on anything you may have…
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Members of the Press met this morning at Teatro Fundadores for the kick-off of the 64th Feria de Manizales, 2020. The presentation was short, sweet and it gave us the necessary information that the public needs to know! For our…
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One of the most important yearly events in the Coffee Axis, the 64th Feria de Manizales in 2020 is the oldest city festival of its type in South America. We are going to introduce the history and then present our…
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The sinking feeling when you discover the Real Estate in Colombia you just bought has structural issues, invasions, or worse. Here are some tips!
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Colmountain Coffee is grown in small lots and with a lot of love and passion for quality. Laura Banesa is a local barista for Coffee in Manizales
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Viterbo, Caldas is a pueblo with big dreams and tourism for horse lovers, bird watchers and coffee drinkers. Our Travel Guide will build your own adventure!
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Kolibri – is a hostel designed for a traveler who wants all the comfort and amenities at their fingertips, while being well-located in the Coffee Region
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The people of tango live their music in the midnight rush of aguardiente or rum, dance and social interaction.
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Where we show you how not to act like a sexpat – but instead to find meaningful relationships with men and women. Over time, I am going to show you my experiences, and those of other people who I know….
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Manizales is an up and coming expat destination which is attracting a more environmentally friendly, cultured and conscientious expat. It’s a great place for families with several private and semi-private schools within easy access range of the areas we recommend….
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Where birds abound, the coffee is fresh and the travel opportunities are unique. Here are featured some of the most beautiful places that the average tourist is missing completely, but which are up and coming on the national tourism radar in Colombia.
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English to Spanish Translation and Interpretation are necessary parts of life in Colombia as a foreign resident. Here’s who we recommend you work with!
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Fundación Escuela Contra La Pobreza , or Against Poverty Foundation, is a Manizales based charity which is bringing heart into the Christmas season. Founded by Victor Caceido, this is the story of how one person got their life on track,…
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The renaissance, or “el Renacimiento,” or rebirth. Artistic style that lives on in the art of the Renaissance Man of the Coffee Region, Jose Alonso Loaiza.
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Cocktail Tour Eje Cafetero, where the best bartenders go toe to toe! It was a great way to learn about the best cocktails
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The lights go down, the music comes up – and the Nocturno Tango Show is ready to grab us and transport us to a different place! Welcome to the Nocturno Tango Show by Alex Giraldo of Vidarte. This is a…
Continue readingPereira may be the capital of the coffee region – but Manizales is without a doubt, the Culture Mecca. In what is the Colombian version of the Grammy Awards, special recognition was given to local musicians, singers and artists. Arsis…
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Interestingly enough, the media is beginning to catch fire about a topic which I have seen as an increasing trend in foreign arrivals. Over the last two years, I am seeing more and more interest in Retiring Abroad, living abroad…
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