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I will even go so far as to say that MOST people are not meant for Colombia. This is evidenced by the constant disillusion evidenced in some of the bigger Medellin expat groups – you know who you are… The…
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The idea is to find a pleasant successful relationship in Colombia, but without any potential headaches if for some reason things don’t work out.
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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 Spanish and learn an outsider perspective. If that is your situation, then…
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I awaken to the sound of birds, there is a chill in the air and the rain is gently falling. The sun will probably come out at some point, it always does – in between the passing of clouds as…
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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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This is for all of us. Over the last six years I have learned some Essential Phrases in Spanish which help me get around. If you live in the Coffee Axis and don’t know these terms – you might be…
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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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Former Secretary of Agriculture, and as Secretary of the Competitiveness of Manizales – Angelo Quintero Palacio has accomplishments to be proud of. He is now pursuing a bigger dream for tourism and visibility of the Department of Caldas. We were able to catch up with him for a few minutes and learn a bit more about who he is and what he is doing!
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Imagine moving to another country with a completely different culture, language and biological environment. Life Abroad in Colombia can be daunting to say the least.
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