Pitaya or Dragon Fruit
This is the first of a series on the fruits of Colombia. This week we will discuss the Pitaya or Dragon Fruit (Pitahaya). One of the joys of living in…
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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.
Uchuvas or Physalis
Uchuvas or Physalis peruviana are known worldwide but originally were indigenous to South America. They have been cultivated in the United Kingdom since the 18th century where they may be…
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Guava or Guayaba Fruit
The humble Guava or Guayaba fruit is a remarkable plant. This green or yellow coloured fruit is a storehouse of vitamin A.B and C as well as a large variety…
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Medellin Christmas Lights 2014
The National Geographic lists Medellin as one of the top 10 cities in the world to view Christmas lights – and for 2014 the city, once again has gone over…
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It’s that time of year – Tax Deadline !
It just seems to be human nature that we leave things until the last minute – especially when it comes to taxes ! If you are American then the tax…
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First American Realty Medellin
First American Realty Medellin Many people who are familiar with First American Realty in Medellin, know that they are the number one Expat Real Estate consultants for Medellin Colombia real…
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The Real Pirates of the Caribbean
Since 1908 Hollywood has been romanticizing and idolizing the pirate. With stars such as Gary Cooper, Douglas Fairbanks, Errol Flynn, Jean Harlow, Olivia de Havilland and of course Johnny Depp and his Pirates of the Caribbean, it is difficult to remember that many were cut-throat murderous thieves.
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Corruption in Latin America
……and what you can do about it. Corruption still exists, ´´big time´´ in Colombia but to be entirely fair to this country, corruption is truly rampant in other parts of…
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The Archipielago of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina
Pirates! Somehow the scourge of the seven seas – thieves, robbers, murderers, and the like have been immortalized and romanticized ad infinitum. My education taught us of Sir Francis Drake,…
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Bogota – Basic City Guide
Bogota is located in central Colombia in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes Mountains. Not only is it a cosmopolitan, it is a mixing pot of all of the colours,…
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