By: Taylor White | 2011-05-19 | Real Estate Medellin is a buyer's market, but that is changing rapidly. In the last five years, prices for Medellin, Colombia real estate have begun to increase, and they are only predicted to continue to climb. read more
By: Gary Sargent | 2010-11-21 | Travel & Leisure Medellin is a Colombia destination that is commonly know for a lack of tourist things to do, so why should you visit? For the lack of tourists, of course! For an opportunity to get to know a Colombian city that isn't over-run by sightseers and where you can get a genuine feel for the country and its population, Medellin is a great option. read more
By: Gaizka Pujana | 2011-04-11 | Article Marketing Despite the number of people residing here, Medellin takes pride in having a good economy that can provide for all the needs of its citizens. It is a very dynamic territory and well known for producin... read more
By: Gary Sargent | 2010-10-16 | Travel & Leisure It's no secret; Colombia has a very bad reputation in the past, much of which people still feel is true today. But it's time for Colombia to shed these unfair associations. The country is now becoming popular as a tourist destination as the security situation improves dramatically and the level of tourist services increases, and news of the warm and welcoming friendliness of Colombians also continues to spread. read more
By: viventura | 2011-09-23 | Travel Tips Malaria is a serious illness. If not correctly treated, it can cause jaundice and anemia, and these, in turn, can result in a coma or kidney failure. Malaria is spread from mosquito bites, and symptoms occur about a week after a bite read more
By: Mary Rose | 2010-07-21 | Society In nowhere in the world do beauty pageants become such a great obsession like in Colombia, a country located in the northwest of South America. In this neighboring country of Venezuela-the nation of beauties, Beauty contests are considered a part of the culture. Hardly a day goes by without a pageant honoring a town, an organization and even a plant. Even the prison system holds its own beauty contests. Though the Miss does not receive early release, she is happy to be honored. It is estimated that each year there are 400 beauty contests. In some villages, all human activities become idle to totally concentrate on pageants. All the citizens have got mad with beauty contests. Girls of all ages are excited to participate in these contests with the hope that they may one day be honored and have a bright future. In this country of 33 million, beauty is equal to power. read more
By: Jarvis Burright | 2011-02-03 | Travel & Leisure There are numerous things you are able to do and see when visiting the remarkable country of Colombia. read more
By: Alisha Alana | 2011-10-19 | Travel Tips Are you are planning a trip to Colombia? If yes, you have made the right choice. Colombia is a fun place to be in with your family and friends. It is one of the most beautiful countries. read more
By: John Haywood | 2010-04-04 | International studies Since September 11, 2001, the United States has been struggling with its war on terror. We, as a nation, have had to deal with a myriad of issues from the appropriate use of military force, how to try terrorists captured and how to continue to defend our own civil liberties. Colombia has been at war with terrorism for over forty years. Colombia may offer some insights on things that can be done better as well as pitfalls the US may want to avoid. read more
By: Travelhouseuk | 2010-10-01 | Destinations Colombia, owns an amazing history, from the days of the Grand Colombian Empire widespread on 2/3 of South America, (including Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela) to becoming the Colombia of today, a 21st century American state. read more
By: Lisa Goldberg | 2010-12-10 | Immigration The best way to travel to Colombia is to come prepared so that you can relax once you arrive. There are plenty of beautiful areas in this country, but you need to know where to go before you land so that you do not waste any of your vacation time. You should also be informed of what form of money to bring. read more
By: Peter Frampton | 2010-12-10 | Travel & Leisure The best way to travel to Colombia is to come prepared so that you can relax once you arrive. There are plenty of beautiful areas in this country, but you need to know where to go before you land so that you do not waste any of your vacation time. You should also be informed of what form of money to bring. Typically, U.S. dollars will not work too well here, so be sure to find out what the legal tender in this country is, and whether there is a safe way to send money to Colombia before you land. read more