Jean Laffite – a Real Pirate of the Caribbean
One short piece on Jean Laffite could never do him justice. There are so many myths and romanticized tales that almost two hundred years later it is difficult to discern…
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David Steckenreiter
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David is the EscapeArtist Real Estate Agent in Medellin Colombia. He specializes in buyer's broker services. You can contact him below.
Retiring in Colombia
Coming from the northern climes, I can recall the appeal that retiring to Florida and Arizona had to the peers of my parents and grandparents. Oh the thrill of spending…
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Louis-Michel Aury – A Real Pirate of the Caribbean
Louis-Michel Aury was born (approximately) in 1788 in the Parisian suburb of Montrouge. At an early age he entered Napoleon´s navy and was stationed on a French island in the…
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Botero
Fernando Botero Angulo was born in 1932 in Medellin, Colombia, Botero became interested in painting at an early age. He was influenced by the Baroque style of the colonial churches…
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Health care – Health insurance
Sisben In Colombia there are three types of health care. The first does not apply to foreigners living or visiting the country. This system is called SISBEN and it is…
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Medellin – The Innovation Continues
In 2013, Medellin was named the Most Innovative City of the Year having been selected from a listed of over 200 cities compiled by the Urban Land Institute. Medellin is…
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Working in Colombia
If you intend to be working in Colombia you must have a work visa to do so. There is no law which prevents the recruitment of foreign workers but the employer must ensure that the employee has the proper visa or permit. Far too often individuals find themselves in Migracion Colombia facing stiff fines because they or their employer did not properly understand the visa process.
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Medellin City of Eternal Spring
The Wanderings of the Lanes. Transitioning from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to Medellin, Colombia by Pat and Lynn Lane While originally thinking we would retire in Florida in…
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Laureles Area for Living in Medellin
Across the river, to the west of the popular sector of El Poblado, lies the neighbourhood of Laureles Medellin. This strata 5 area of Medellin is becoming a popular place …
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Doing business in Colombia made easier
Doing business in Colombia made easier Over the past 4 years the World bank has reported a number of changes that have made doing business in Colombia easier. In…
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