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The most unique and under-appreciated culture in Colombia is the "Cabalgata," or trail ride/horse ride. A cabalgata can be riding with a group from one-pueblo to another, trotting/pacing main

The hardest transition for many foreign residents, can be finding the people you need, ensuring the work gets done, without being taken for a ride. Language barriers, employee culture and dishonesty has

Oh shucks, I just scheduled two appointments for a day I don't have for going out. And, then I am automatically re-calculating where I get off the bus to avoid the CAI, or local police checkpoints where

Here's a basic overview of Biosecurity Protocols in Colombia, for Covid-19, and what that means to YOU when you venture out again. Biosecurity Protocols in Colombia for COVID-19 Colombia isn't exactly

Looking for a cutting edge way to help others, earn money and create your dream lifestyle? Then why not try your hand at content creation - on a platform that has already been positioned, and is well-known

Creativity abounds in the most unexpected Secret Gardens - and magical realism is in fact real, in Pereira, Colombia. Original Photography by Erin Donaldson Where reality is nowhere to be found - only

Many of us fell into it - we weren't necessarily looking for anything. Some of us even fell in love. Others were sent here for jobs. Why We STILL Live in Colombia is another matter entirely. For me the

I drift to sleep lulled by the sound of Tejo explosions and Horses on sounding boards in Santa Isabel, Tolima. The noise of a pueblo in full "rasca" or party-mode didn't even phase me as I had

Being able to shoot high quality, in-the-moment photos is the bread and butter of Coffee Axis Travel. We are going to reveal the Best Travel Camera, the perfect complement to your Expat Lifestyle. This

Colombia es única, ya que más del 65% de su población son pequeños empresarios. Ponte En Mis Zapatos, los cuales han visto sus vidas afectadas por el desastre de Covid-19. Ahora, están viendo continuas

A workaholic trapped at home with her hyperactive son and science-minded mother. Come along with them as they learn to survive and thrive in Manizales, Colombia during times of upheaval and social change.

Covid-19 News by Coffee Axis Travel. Front and center of the crisis we are watching everything happen in real time. Here in Manizales, it has been no exception - only another story, which involves the

I will even go so far as to say that MOST people are not meant for Colombia. This is evidenced by the constant disillusion evidenced in some of the bigger Medellin expat groups - you know who you are...

Manizales is a paradise - but even it has its troubles. Especially if you are looking for a way to make a difference in the community, then Escuela Contra la Pobreza Manizales is the option we have vetted

Positive energy, excitement and a sudden increase in tourism has raised expectations in Colombia for the year 2020. After having gotten a feel for recent developments - and several short trips, we are

Aranzazu Caldas; pueblo of Cabuya (fiber), Waterfalls and Blackberry Wine. Come along with us as we take you inside one of the hottest offbeat destinations of the Coffee Axis of Colombia. History of Aranzazu

Our audience is our best predictor of content. We analyzed our top 10 articles from 2019 to help us create our content plan for 2020 - but here they are so you can catch up on anything you may have missed

Members of the Press met this morning at Teatro Fundadores for the kick-off of the 64th Feria de Manizales, 2020. The presentation was short, sweet and it gave us the necessary information that the public

One of the most important yearly events in the Coffee Axis, the 64th Feria de Manizales in 2020 is the oldest city festival of its type in South America. We are going to introduce the history and then

You've found the perfect property, the sale contract has been signed and you are ready to move in or build your dream home. Now imagine the sinking feeling of dread when you discover that there are structural