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Share The Article Last Updated 15 seconds agoMedellin, Colombia has undergone quite the transformation in recent years. Once known for its rough reputation, the city has become a thriving destination for digital...
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Canada's travel advisory warns of security risks in Medellín. Photo: Reg Natarayan/Flickr Medellín, capital of Colombia’s Antioquia department, has become a major destination for Venezuelan migrants, with the United Nations Refugee Agency...
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Share The Article Last Updated 1 min agoIf you're looking for a unique and affordable tropical vacation destination for this summer, look no further than Cartagena, Colombia. This colorful colonial city located...
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Photo by Anukrati OmarMost people believe retirement means slowing down, but that doesn’t sit well with some seniors. For them, growing older means emptying their bucket lists and having the time of...
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Dr Maya, specialist in dental veneers Veneer results before and after Dr Manuel Maya Colombia emerges as top dental tourism destination, offering high-quality, affordable care. Colombia is committed to providing patients with...
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Jun 12, 2024 16:02 5 min read Air travel is back with a roar in Latin America and the Caribbean. Passenger traffic from and to the region posted a 7.4 percent annual...
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Well, we did it! My wife Rita and I just closed on the sale of our house in eastern Tennessee, so we are now officially homeless. Or, as we prefer to think...
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Stephan Battaglia, the Swiss man who discovered the warmest people in the worldStephan Battaglia with his Colombian girlfriend, Alejandra Cubillos. Stephan is in his twenties. He’s a baker and loves Colombian people....
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Emirates Airlines inaugurates a new route between Dubai and Bogotá, with a Miami stopover, enhancing Colombia’s global connectivity and economic ties with the Middle East. MIAMI, FL. – In a historic event for...
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Economy A boomer couple who retired early to Colombia explains their 'exit strategy' and how much they now pay in monthly expenses Ayelet Sheffey 2024-06-09T09:47:01Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email...
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More than 130,000 foreigners have fallen in love with Colombia’s culture, landscapes and the warmth of its people after just one visit, according to the National Statistics Department (DANE). And they are...
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In a café in the Laureles district of Medellin, Jhon Carlos is describing the moment that he first met Pablo Escobar. “I was a teenage criminal; he was the king of cocaine....
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Safety and security always come up when people mention Colombia. Thirty years ago, when Cali and Medellin were battlegrounds for their respective and rival cartels, murder and mayhem led to the country...
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Explore the nuances of Tagalog vs Filipino and their linguistic distinctions in our comprehensive guide to understanding these closely related languages. What’s the difference between Tagalog and Filipino? Some think they’re the...
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We list the most English-speaking countries in Central America from the easiest and most obvious on down. If you’re finding Spanish difficult, this article might be for you.A few of our articles...
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Are you planning an international trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or do a safari in Africa? Or perhaps you’re heading to a Costa Rican jungle to zipline, raft or see some monkeys....
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"I had a great experience working in corporate America," says Faye Tillery. "My only issue was the inability to be able to enjoy life in the way I chose to—having to put...
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The Santa Marta region of northern Colombia has, within a ninety minute radius, the Caribbean, the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada, desert with plentiful cactus, and rain forest. The diversity of...
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Protect yourself from dengue fever in Central America. This guide covers symptoms, prevention tips, treatment, and advice for traveling to high-risk areas during the rainy season.The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recently...
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If you're planning to take a tropical vacation this summer, you'll want to take note of the latest travel advice from the Government of Canada. Canada has issued and updated travel advisories...
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