How coffee farming defied a king and shaped a town
Generous, open, and proud, Miguel Ubaque is the kind of Colombian you won't see on Netflix. Yet he's exactly the kind of Colombian I've met over and over again in my nearly three years here. He's also the kind of Colombian you'd never have had the chance to meet a few years ago. But the cessation of violence in the ...
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Gringo Tuesdays founder ready for next phase of growth
A mammoth, free international language exchange and international party, Gringo Tuesdays is a "must-attend" event for expats and Bogotanos alike. Yet its recent expansion into a bigger location and fast-approaching 7th anniversary find creator Tiffany Kohl on the verge of a personal transition as well. After a decade ...
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Pictures of Popayán
The Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions in Popayán are a UNESCO World Heritage Event and among the oldest traditions in Colombia. The processions run from the Tuesday to the Saturday before easter, from 8 PM to 11 PM. The five processions, devoted to Mary, Jesus, the Cross, the Laying in the Tomb, and the Resurrection ...
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Now hear this: We’re podcasting!
A quick note to say we're now podcasting! My interviews with Bogotá's most engaging and innovative individuals will also be available in audio form. At the moment I'm working through my library of interviews and tweaking with the intro music (and doing it all myself), so the going has been slower than I've ...
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New Bogotá fashion brand blends culture with craftsmanship
Inspired and enchanted by Colombia and its culture, L.A. native Andrea Jaramillo came to Bogotá to re-live fond childhood memories of exploring the country with her Colombian grandfather. Three years and a few hard lessons later, she's set to launch LATELIER, a concept fashion brand that blends her love of Latin ...
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Hope, horror, humor close out International Women’s Day in Bogotá
Hopeful stories of economic empowerment. Horrifying stories of sexual abuse. Humorous poems of friendship and love. These and more made up a fascinating evening to close out International Women's Day in the Colombian capital. Entitled FEMALE CHARACTER - A Celebration of International Women's Day - the event was ...
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#FelizDiadelaMujer
What does International Women's Day look like in a country with nearly 4,000 beauty pageants each year? At first glance it looks a lot like it does in North America. Based on what's coming through my social feeds, women (and men) here are working to support, empower, and thank each other for their efforts to achieve ...
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