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Colombian Coffee
In the public eye, Colombian coffee is so well known that many people think it actually originated here. In fact, coffee commerce came relatively late to this NW corner of South America…
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Renting in Colombia – Lodging
Renting in Colombia may be one of the challenges a foreigner may face, at least a long term rental of a home or apartment. If you are coming to work with an established company, that…
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Medical Tourism
It is inconceivable to many people that Colombia is not a third world nation. The world media has tarred and feathered the image of an amazing country and a hardy, friendly race with 50…
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No Dar Papaya !
Ways to Make Your Trip More Comfortable and Convenient - No Dar Papaya
Generally Colombians are some of the friendliest people that you will meet. You may find some cultural differences…
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Personal and Business Insurance
Colombia, as in most countries, has a wide range of personal and business insurance options.
You can purchase home insurance, tenant insurance, car insurance, health insurance, life…
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Arepas – Don’t just try one !
My first experience with arepas was on a coffee farm in rural El Salvador. It was white corn, ground by hand, cooked on an open fire and served with some local soft cheese. My hand…
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Local Transportation Options in Colombia
The old Dionne Warwick song (Bacharach and David), ''Trains and Boats and Planes'' doesn't apply to Colombia. It might be better said, mules, horses, bicycles and motos ! These are…
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Colombia is the Answer !
Colombia is the Answer !
Colombians are fiercely proud of their country and so they should be. They have suffered through a long standing civil war that has lasted over 50 years and…
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Bogota – Competitive and Cosmopolitan
In May of 2013, a study conducted by the Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) and the Inteligencia de Negocios (Chile), named Bogota the most competitive city in Colombia. In Latin…
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Colombia is Passion
Colombia is passion ! Long considered to be off the charts and unsafe for tourists, the topic of travel to this country has always generated passionate conversations. Certainly Colombia…
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Education in Colombia
At the end of the 19th century, 90% of Colombia was illiterate. By the year 2000 this had dropped to just over 8%. Public education in Colombia is free and compulsory for the first 5…
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News and Media in Colombia
The news and media in Colombia are important modes of communication. Colombians love the printed word and newspapers of all types are available on almost every busy street corner. In…
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Moving to Colombia
Once you have completed your real estate deal, you must begin to attend to other details to prepare your task of moving to Colombia. If at all possible, it is better that the seller…
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Colombia in Perspective
Located ''at the top'' of South America, Colombia is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is the only South American country to be bounded…
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Medellin is a winner !
In June of 2012, the Wall Street Journal along with Citibank began with a list of 200 cities complied by the Urban Land Institute. These cities were chosen on the basis of Culture and…
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Giving Back – The Influence of Maureen Orth
It is our goal at Escape Artist Colombia to not only promote the benefits and advantages of an expat lifestyle, but to also “give back” to the communities that we adopt. It has been…
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