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Whether Colombia is your permanent home or you’re just here to visit, there are countless cultural festivals to unearth. You may even find one that draws you in and moves you so much that you end up coming back every year. In this article, we describe six of Colombia’s best cultural festivals.
Thanks to its two coastal regions, Colombia has some of the most incredible beaches in South America. They line the Caribbean and Pacific seashore of the country, offering visitors white sands, clear blue waters, and scores of charming restaurants, boutique hotels, and shops within reach.
Colombian cuisine combines ingredients from the mountains, rainforests, and oceans that surround it. This culturally diverse country has Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences and culinary traditions. Colombia’s agricultural culture has also had a strong influence on some of its most popular meals. The best dishes in Colombia are essentially...
Chat with expats in Santiago and many will tell you how much they love the fact that it is a clean, modern city with an efficient public transportation system. Not needing a car is a great benefit to living in this vibrant metropolis. Spend a few days in the city and you will soon find out how true that is...
Living abroad or traveling solo can be a great adventure. It’s a wonderful way to learn about new cultures, see beautiful places, and meet new people. But as a woman, there are safety risks to living abroad that you should consider. In most cases, violent crimes are rare. However, it pays to be prepared and to have a plan for avoiding bad situations...
Travel and Retirement magazines love to write about seaside towns like Viña del Mar, but if you’re craving an urban lifestyle, consider Santiago de Chile as an option for your retirement. If you’ve always been a city-dweller the easy access to shopping centers, dining out, urban green spaces, and the bustling energy of Santiago de Chile is a great option.
Imagine making the decision to leave your teaching job in a Canadian high school and get on a plane to Mexico. That’s what Nadia McLean did, and she never regretted her decision. A Canadian by birth, Nadia began her teaching career in 2000 and worked for 22 years before deciding to move to Mexico.
The key to living well on a budget and enjoying your life is to feel good about it. Whether you’re living on a low income or a high one, saving money is always a good thing. Below are three of Colombia’s best choices for living under $1,000 a month. The amounts are based on an average estimate per person.
Traditional Chilean dishes reflect the country’s many cultural influences, such as Indigenous Mapuche culture and European cuisines, with hints of Arabic culture mixed in. Typical dishes from Chile feature unique species of fish and clams. Many recipes use beans, pumpkin, and corn as staple ingredients. As well, traditional Chilean food tends to include...