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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.
Read moreWe are dedicated to sustainable lifestyles and tourism. Our content curators have worked hard to find places which are offbeat and authentic to recommend in our editorials. We support local products, services and initiatives.
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Continue readingGoing stag never sounded as fun as it does now, in times of Coronavirus. Here’s my two cents worth about the Colombia Economic Potential, Post-Covid19.
Continue readingHere’s a basic overview of Biosecurity Protocols in Colombia, for Covid-19, and what that means to YOU when you venture out again. Biosecurity Protocols in Colombia for COVID-19 Colombia, a natural paradise has become one of the top destinations for…
Continue readingAranzazu, Caldas; pueblo of Cabuya (fiber), Waterfalls and Blackberry Wine. Come along with us as we take you inside one of the hottest offbeat destinations in the Coffee Axis of Colombia.
Continue readingViterbo, 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!
Continue readingManizales, is an up and coming expat destination, yet tends to attract a more environmentally friendly, cultured and conscientious expat. It’s a great place for families with plenty of family recreation, and several private and semi-private schools within easy access…
Continue readingYou arrive at a place that is full of silence, birds, and soft but warm breezes. The food is well-prepared, all is delivered at the same time, and served properly. This is only the beginning of what you will find at El Lugar Nordico in Pereira, Risaralda!
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Looking for the perfect snacks and place to hangout with friends? A savory Italian inspired, but menu-varied option, try Passo Restaurant Dosquebradas by Apollo Ignoto, Executive Chef. Even if a big plate of nachos is more your thing, then you…
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Our hands and articulations, are the vehicle of productivity in life. To lose even a little bit of mechanical efficiency, has long reaching effects into every part of our daily existence. Interestingly enough, Pereira is becoming a destination for Innovative…
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The hardest part of getting established in a new place isn’t even the move itself, its AFTER, where you have to figure out Grocery Stores & Shopping in Pereira
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In what can be a total game changer for Colombia, Trump’s announcement (in August 2020), of the Back to the Americas Initiative could create jobs and significant amounts of investment in this war torn country which declared itself the Silicon Valley of Latin America only last year.
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Having lived in both cities for periods of time, I can tell you what the Pro’s and Con’s are to Life in Manizales vs Pereira, as a foreign resident. There are some distinct benefits and a few disadvantages to each…
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Relax into savory flavors and delicious texture, at Selva Bistro Restaurant in Pereira, Colombia! This is a simple concept of a limited menu with local and/or organic ingredients for fresh, quality and yet exquisitely flavorful entrees. Location: Selva Bistro Restaurant…
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Creativity abounds in the most unexpected Secret Gardens – and magical realism is in fact real, in Colombia.
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Many of us fell into it – we weren’t necessarily looking for anything. Some of us even fell in love. Others were sent here for jobs. Why We STILL Live in Colombia is another matter entirely. For me the people…
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I drift to sleep lulled by the sound of Tejo explosions and Horses on sounding boards in Santa Isabel, Tolima. The noise of a pueblo in full “rasca” or party-mode didn’t even phase me as I had had a busy…
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Being able to shoot high quality, in-the-moment photos is the bread and butter of Coffee Axis Travel. We are going to reveal the Best Travel Camera, the perfect complement to your Expat Lifestyle. This article features Amazon Affiiate links. When…
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Covid-19 News by Coffee Axis Travel. Front and center of the crisis we are watching everything happen in real time. Here in Manizales, it has been no exception – only another story, which involves the Coronavirus. Covid-19 in the Coffee…
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