How Chapinero Became Bogotá’s Most Unpretentious Hot Spot
Innovative foodies, eco-chefs and a gallery invasion is changing the face of Chapinero.
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Colombia’s flag to be raised in Tour de France in honor of nation’s Independence.
As Colombia's cyclists endure the alpine stage of the Tour de France, the nation's flag will be raised in honor of the country's 207th Independence…
El Bembé: Stepping into Bogotá’s salsa scene
Looking for some salsa in your life? Break with monotony and transport yourself to a place that feels surreal. A night at El Bembe?, perhaps?
Yellow Fever outbreak in Brazil puts Colombia on the offensive
Health authorities across the region fear a major outbreak of Yellow Fever. If traveling in Colombia, best be prepared.
Verdi: Weaving natural fique fibres into works of enduring design
Preserving the essence of its country of origin, Verdi is a family business transforming fique from a small town of weavers in Santander into works…
Fending off the EPS octopus one wonky toe at a time
Writer Steve Hide follows the paper trail of his EPS in Colombia and offers us an inside guide on how to best deal with this…
Atlético Nacional win FIFA Fair Play award for response to Chapecoense tragedy
At its gala award ceremony, football's governing body FIFA recognized the Medellín team for its compassionate response to the plane crash tragedy.
A front row seat to the fiestas of Colombia
It’s all fun and dance from January to mid year as Colombia rolls out its exhaustive fiesta calendar. Take your pick on which party suits…
Teaching English in Colombia: “That’s just the way it is”
While teachers provide the tools to learn a foreign language, the English language is full of pitfalls for even the most tested of linguists.
A Colombian story: The road to San Roque
A detour on an Antioquian road reveals a region suspicious of outsiders, yet willing to guide you out of darkness.
At altitude destinations, into Colombia’s thin air
Colombia's capital and several destinations are so high up in the mountains that visitors may need to take a few extra breaths.
Don’t just retire in Colombia, ‘relive’ here
Vivenza offers comfortable retirement options for seniors interested in living the good life just a few miles from Colombia's capital.
Colombia enters the ‘age of the expat’
Between entrepreneurs and retirees, Colombia is booming with expats who seek a high quality of life at an affordable cost compared to home.
Remembering Jack Greenwell, key forgotten figure of Bogotá football
All but forgotten in Bogotá, the town of his death, football coach Jack Greenwell finally got the recognition he deserves in his hometown.
From the cradle to raising bilingual children in Colombia
Being a parent in a foreign land offers benefits such as hearing your children speak in tongues. Being bilingual in childhood changes brains forever.
The Oxford – Manizales connection of “town versus gown”
The “town versus gown” culture of university cities has paired Oxford with Manizales. Here, a tale of two cities united by higher education.