Colombia Living Blog September Archive

Untouched Paradise.

09/27/08 22:29

Away from the buzzing crowd in south of Caribbean, San Andres, Old Providence and St. Catalina constitutes a province of Columbia.

These mini archipelago is located outside the normal path of hurricanes known as the Colombian Basin.

Recent regulations about owning properties here make it difficult for non residents and even Colombians making the islands virtually untouched by the outside world and pollution.

Link: An Englishman's Hideaway - Columbian Island Province

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Inside Bogota

It is not that difficult to read news about the dangers that Bogota may give future expats. However, news may be sometimes exaggerated or that it may only concrentrate on certain aspects of a nation.

Surely, you won't fall for a single news article, right? Even two--or three. It is still best to get the news from those who really know what is it like in the city.

Link: Moving to Bogota ... - Thorn Tree Travel Forum - Lonely Planet

Lights in Bogota

On a personal level, the primary reason why I like to reside in a city is because of the lights. For the record, I am not afraid of the dark, but there is something in city lights that make me feel good about things.

Bogota is one of those cities that you won't think have so much lights to show off. It was known as a crime nest, but now it is starting to move out of that image and be what it really was supposed to be.

Link: Bright lights of Bogotá - Guardian Weekly

The Best Retirement Option

There are different countries where one can spend his lifetime after retirement. May it be a permanent retirement or search to start a new life, Columbia is a country which stands out amongst the rest. "Columbia is the retirement haven" according to some people . One Editor wanted to prove this claim and went through an unforgettable experience in Columbia. On what this memorable experience and how did he find Columbia as the "retirement haven" can be read here.

Link: Colombia the Retirement Haven?

Visiting Cartagena on A Budget

You do not have to have a lot of money to enjoy Cartagena, Colombia. Sure you'll need money, but not that much in order to fully appreciate what this place has to offer.

For only $10 a day, you can already rent a place where you can stay in during your vacation. Yes, it is that cheap. So if you are on a tight budget, this one's for you.

Link: Cartagena Colombia-Vacation or Retire on $10 per day