Colombia Living Blog,

How lo love a country

Posted by Website Introductions: Loving a country doen t mean to think that it is perfect. Steve Weinberg loves a Colombia that really exists. In this case it s reality is based on the coffee bean and the people who work to grow it and turn it into a world-wide product of their country. Read more: How lo love a country [click]
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French Movies: An Inspiration to the Colombians

Posted by Website Introductions: Well, I think that this is a great opportunity for the filmmakers to showcase their talents most especially those from Colombia. This is a scarce chance for them to be discovered and who knows, might be given an opportunity in Hollywood. Just like Juliette Binoche, who is an Oscar-award winning actress and someone who had been part of the popular
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Explosives and Alcohol

Posted by Website Introductions: Tejo is rather curious sport. Contestants (traditionally men, though more and more women are fighting against the country's machismo attitude and getting into the sport) toss metals disks into a mud filled box, hoping to find the explosive mark inside. Read more: Explosives and Alcohol [click]
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Struggle of A Cyclist

Posted by Website Introductions: Being a cyclist takes a lot of suffering. But if you are determined to become a professional racer, then nothing and no one could stop you from reaching your goal. The story of Johan Cardenas is an inspiration to everyone to keep in struggling to reach their dream. He has sacrificed a lot together with his family. Though he did not win the race,
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Freedom of speech in blogging

Posted by Website Introductions: I believe that bloggers pretty much have freedom of speech, until someone complains about the contents of their blog, that is. But then, why would someone blog purposely to destroy someone or a company's reputation Isn't blogging supposed to be like an online diary where you can talk about anything under the sun Still, bloggers should have the
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Retiring in Costa Rica

Posted by Website Introductions: Retirement is really something that most of us guys are looking forward to. Yes, this is something that we are preparing for and something that we are working for as early as now. I agree that there are really so many places which are retirement places for each one of us. Personally, I am trying to consider Costa Rica. Yes, we all know how
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Victims of conflict

Posted by Website Introductions: All people who initiate war or armed battle is selfish because he only thinks of his own interests and not of the innocent civilians who could be caught between the battle. Even the members of indigenous communities realize this. If leftist or rightist groups or rebels really want peace and progress, then why are they wreaking havoc all over the
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Uribe s Rants on Twitter

Posted by Website Introductions: Twitter's real time messaging to the masses has been used by Colombia's former president Alvaro Uribe to show his disappointment to his successor. Around 470,000 of Uribe's followers are receiving his thoughts, how he feels towards President Juan Manuel Santos' way or running the government. Uribe commented about how the new administration acted
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Living with the cost of living

Posted by Website Introductions: The cost of living is almost always high, wherever you are in the world. It is so because labor cost is also adjusted to a certain level that is often not proportional to the cost of living. Hence, a lot of people who live in third world countries seek for greener pastures in more developed countries. They then send their earnings to their
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Another Reason To Be In Colombia

Posted by Website Introductions: Hi there, I have been in Colombia once and the shopping addiction there is really awesome. Many tourists from all over the world are really captivated by certain places that gives a good offering to them. I would really love to dropped by in one of the super center malls there and see the pretty things I can have in that place. This reason adds
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The Famous Jardin Plaza Shopping Center in Colombia

Posted by Website Introductions: Jardin Plaza Shopping Center is one of the famous establishments in Colombia. It comprises great facilities and attractions. In fact, there are a lot of foreigners go to this place and experience the very cool ambiance. I was pleased to visit the best attraction in there including Kids Playland, Home Center, and the like. The foods served at the
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Medellin: A Perfect Haven

Posted by Website Introductions: Wow Sounds so enticing But honestly, I have been to Medellin, Colombia and true enough, the place is outrageously perfect for retirees It is not only full of different views but the climate and the surroundings are what make it a real haven. Read more: Medellin: A Perfect Haven [click]
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Trip To Medellin

Posted by Website Introductions: Hi there I agree that Medellin is really the greatest place to retire. I haven't visited the place yet, but I have heard very good commentaries about the place. I have so many friends who have retired and settled there. Surely, after my retirement, I would also opt to stay and live in Medellin, Colombia. Read more: Trip To Medellin [click]
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A Great Experience in Colombia

Posted by Website Introductions: I just feel great to have an amazing adventure when I go to Colombia. I may say that at first, I was quite hesitant to visit Colombia because of the terrible reports I heard about kidnappings, killings, and so on. But, I was also courageous enough to visit there and I don't regret anything. The experience was really fantastic. Colombians are
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Marquez As An Inspiration

Posted by Website Introductions: Cartagena is really a place of beauty This picture is a true representation of Cartagena. Gabriel Garc a M rquez is just so imaginative to have pictured this out. This is pretty amazing. As a Nobel Prize awardee, he really is deserving of the said award. He has written inspiring books especially for an aspirant like me. I hope that he will
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Finding inspiration in the oddest places

Posted by Website Introductions: Artists and even non-artists sometimes find the inspiration to do something great in the oddest places. Take this Caribbean port of Cartagena, for instance, which became the inspiration of Nobel Peace Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez for his masterpieces. Read more: Finding inspiration in the oddest places [click]
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A Place For Retirees

Posted by Website Introductions: Each one of us is really looking forward to our retirement. Yes, we always look forward where to relocate and settle down after decades of hard work and struggles. For most of us, we consider a place that will cater to our needs as a pensioner. I believe that when that time comes, we would only want to stay in a place where we could relax and
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Giving Importance to Human Rights

Posted by Website Introductions: Many people nowadays who are not aware of the real essence of human right. Some of them would even take this for granted. I appreciate these artists who have the courage to make use of their skills through photography and show the reality of life. Both kids and adults struggle in life. Some are successful, but still there are some who fail to
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For The Love Of His Family

Posted by Website Introductions: Edgar Renteria's life is truly an inspiration. There are a lot of people who are migrating to another place just to be able support and help their families way back home. I agree with Renteria that all the sacrifies will all be worth it when you see them in a better condition angd when you see them with a better life. For the love of them, we make
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Increase Remittances to Support Developing Countries

Posted by Website Introductions: I think remittances will benefit developing countries. It has even become the major source of income. In a nutshell, local worker working abroad have provided good results in the growth of a developing country. The remittance received by Colombia seems so low, so I think the economists and policymakers must learn what exactly they can do to
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ATM withdrawals

Posted by Website Introductions: Unfortunately, most banks charge a fee if you withdraw money through the automated teller machine or ATM of another bank. If it's just local, they charge you in local currency. If it's in another country, they will charge you in US Dollars. I guess that's how banks survive so it's one thing we have to accept for choosing a convenient way to
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A Perfect Place To Stay

Posted by Website Introductions: My husband and I will going to Colombia for us to have a meeting or to negotiate with our special family friends. Even though our family is very close but still we are hesitate or we are ashamed to stay in their house for almost a week. So even they approached us to stay in their house we must prefer to choose to stay in one of the hotels in
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The Best Things About Starbucks

Posted by Website Introductions: Starbucks is really famous for bringing the best coffee flavour for many people. Every time I get spare time from work. I go down from the office and drop by Starbucks to buy something to drink. As a matter of fact, it has been the favourite place of my co-workers. So if we have no work on weekends we hangout in Starbucks. It is really true that
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Apartment In Medelin

Posted by Website Introductions: My colleagues and I will be visiting Medelin next year and we will be staying there for a month. We will be conducting a research and we will be mostly mingling with the locals we just want to rent an apartment probably at the center of the city so that everything will be accessible to us. Can you help us look for an apartment with three rooms
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Jobs in Colombia for my Wife

Posted by Website Introductions: Me and my family will be moving to Colombia, in 3 months time. I got a executive position on a reputable company there and I don't want to leave my wife and the kids at home. The only problem I'm having is my wife will away to her families and friends and her jobs. What kinds of jobs are popular for a wife in that country Link: Common Jobs In
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Bouncing Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Posted by Website Introductions: Do you really want a bouncing vacuum cleaner One that literally bounces off the walls and furniture. Surely one that stays firmly on the floor is what one requires in a robot vacuum cleaner. Preferably one that will switch off after a few minutes and not keep going until the power runs out. Vacuuming is a perfect way to keep a house clean and
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The Place Where He Proposed

Posted by Website Introductions: Colombia is great place. I have been there for a couple of times and the place is awesome Cartagena is one of the bests cities in Colombia. This place is really memorable to me and my husband because this is where he proposed for marriage to me. He said that the moment we landed on this place he had a feeling that this place will be of
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