Living

Paul Harris hops, crawls and shoots his way through training exercises with the elite Colombian Special Forces.

A relatively simple soup with a world of significance in Colombia, sancocho stands for home, family and history.

All but forgotten, Jack Greenwell was one of the more illustrious foreigners to lead Independiente de Santa Fe.

Leave the credit card at home. Federico Rios looks at an indigenous market economy that thrives without cash.

Tried and tested, the Willys Jeep continues to serve remote communities as the workhorse of the coffee region.

In Cali, expats and locals alike brave high temperatures to make England's noble game a new tradition in the salsa city.

Learning a new language in a foreign country can be isolating, but that frustration can also unite those who dare to explore.

Curious in shape and color and scandalously decadent in flavor, truffles are taking Colombia's culinary scene by storm.

Ever wondered who that gent is on the $1,000 peso bill? Their faces slip through your fingers, but they are notes to remember.

To outsiders and natives alike, Colombia can seem a disorganized chaos, but there is much to love amidst the noise.

Logging and climate change threaten the survival of one of Colombia’s greatest natural treasures - the orchid.

It's almost time to ring in 2013, so check out some New Year's history and traditions from around the world.

Red lights in Bogotá are often an opportunity to witness impressive live shows from performers who take street art seriously.

If you find yourself in Bogotá for Christmas, remember that even as the city empties out, the party is just getting started.

A new tour by the Bogotá Beer Company (BBC) offers an innovative intro to the city through its specialty beers.

Savory or sweet and always in season, the tropical, versatile mango is more than just Bogotá street food.