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Mining for ‘green’ gold
In the heart of Chocó, Oro Verde has a development plan to help informal miners while also working to save the environment.
This ‘postcard’ nation
Colombia always leaves an impression on a traveler, a souvenir more memorable, for better or for worse, than a postcard.
Arun Pal and his family-run India Gourmet
Arun Pal serves as a flavor ambassador, bringing dishes from the sub-continent to Bogotá at his restaurant, India Gourmet.
Comfort at El Comedor
El Comedor in the Rosales neighborhood, offers fresh twists on comfort food in a cozy locale and won’t bust your wallet.
2013: Looking ahead
The New Year brings challenges and opportunities for Colombia in 2013. How well will the nation rise to the occasion?
20 Questions: 50 years later
Celebrating half a century in Colombia, Dione and Paul Gervis made a commitment to a lifestyle and friends in the tropics.
20 Questions: green destiny
Alex von Loebell came to Colombia to help the family farm. Now he runs BioPlaza, health food stores leading a food revolution.
Beer ambassador
Berny Silberwasser runs the city’s most successful pub chain and introduces Colombians to true artisanal beer culture.
Karent Hinestroza: My name is ‘Chocó’
With two major releases, Afro-Colombian actress Karent Hinestroza is one of the nation’s fastest rising young stars.
Interview: Hans Blumental on Colombia’s land distribution
Hans Blumenthal, creator of the National Peace Prize has embarked on a new mission to empower farmers.
Not so ‘Claro’
Customer service in Colombia can be frustrating, particularly when dealing with phone and cable companies.
A ‘Crazy Wind’ sweeps Santa Marta
As the founder of ‘Brisa Loca’ in Santa Marta, Ryan Dore chose the old city to offer travelers a more vibrant experience.
Islands caught in the storm
An ICJ decision handed to Nicaragua much of Colombia’s maritime territory, leaving the nation with limited options moving forward.
New Dorado
The recently renovated El Dorado international terminal sets a new ‘gold standard’ in airport design and technology.
“Buddies” gone global
Companies increasingly mentor young people to become their own entrepreneurs. Colombia is catching on to this idea.