Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

A very common meal in Colombia, especially in the department/state of Antioquia, is the Bandeja Paisa or the Paisa Platter. There are also variations known as the Bandeja Antioqueña or…
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One of the nicest drives you can make from Medellin is only 35 minutes in length. A trip to El Retiro Antioquia takes you along the winding Las Palmas highway as it snakes through the…
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A common question we hear is, can foreigners obtain mortgages in Colombia ?  Generally the answer is no. It does not matter whether you are a wealthy pirate or you have a triple A…
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Dotted across the countryside throughout Colombia, are literally thousands of small parcels of land with country homes. These are commonly called fincas. These can range from the…
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Cali, with a population of approximately 2.5 million, is located in the department (state) of the Valle de Cauca which is situated in the Southwest part of Colombia. How to get there…
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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…
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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, sights, sounds and…
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Mojarra/Tilapia/Red Snapper with Coconut milk Mojarra con leche de coco is a very typical coastal dish of Colombia. Serve with rice, fresh salad, lime and patacones. 4 medium fish,…
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In the mid-1950s, a group of 11 or 12 Afro Colombians purchased a small plot of land, not far from Cartagena de Indias but isolated enough that they and their extended families lived a…
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Medellin - Basic City Guide Medellin is located in the department (state) of Antioquia which is situated in the Northwest part of Colombia. Handpicked Related Content: How to get…
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Having lived the ''colonial life'' for two years in Cartagena, I was uncertain what to expect from her ''older sister'' Santa Marta. While the Spanish had made other attempts at…
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5 Ways Vacation Improves Kids Health Working as an owner of a small adventure company in Costa Rica I have had every family you can imagine on my tours. During over 200 different Costa…
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Pavones is a little outpost of a town located on the far Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. A place not on the way to somewhere else, but a final destination where you will find what…
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The western suburb of Ciudad Colon is fast becoming the new hot spot in the Central Valley of Costa Rica.  In Colon, you can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by nature, yet still be…
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Costa Rica's Medical Tourism. This year, a few hundred thousand intrepid American travellers will head to places like Thailand and Costa Rica, in search of something that they can’t…
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Surfer's Paradise in the Southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of the top Surfing destinations in the world. Thousands flock to its beautiful rich coast every year to…
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Living in Costa Rica Many people often wonder what it would be like to live in a different country. I have lived in Costa Rica for 10 years and my parents retired down here to live in…
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Costa Rica Voted Greenest Place to Vacation The studies just keep on coming and I feel like Yale University or the Environmental Index is getting funds under the table from Costa Rican…
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Why Retire in Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of the most desirable places in the World to retire for its beautiful natural scenery, tranquil “Pura Vida” lifestyle, friendly locals,…
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The Two Seasons of Costa Rica The weather in Costa Rica is warm and tropical all year round and depending on which part of the country to visit the climate can vary in temperature,…
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