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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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It is our mission to ensure we purchase, pack and ship coffee, that is sustainably grown for fair trade prices, even if it is purchased above current market prices.
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Many of the people who read this site are from the US/Canada, and are expats. Beyond that, I have an entire segment who are reading to improve their English and learn an outsider perspective. If that is your situation, then…
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A hot topic garnering the attention of many Colombians and expats alike is the ongoing failings of the Duque administration and the hard approach they have taken towards the criminalization of drug use. This comes after years of a softer approach where…
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A question which always comes up in expat forums is, what to pack? And for the enterprising, what Expensive Thing to bring and sell for a profit in Colombia.
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For me, the hardest thing to adjust to, was local culture – It can eat your socks! Colombians are opportunists. Read more to learn the Shitty Downside.
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You 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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In Manizales, drinking coffee is more than a culture – it becomes an art form where you can pick your perfect view and/or environment for drinking it.
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Is the Expat Lifestyle For You? It’s one of those burning questions that every open minded explorer, and most Millenials will ask themselves at some point in their wanderings. I know because I am one. Here are a few facts…
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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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The Coffee Axis region of Colombia is a lucrative destination for fun family vacations, solo travel, and it’s also a great place to live. It has a great lifestyle opportunity, in cities like Manizales, Pereira and Armenia. Coffee Axis Real…
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