Cultural Insights

20 Things To Expect When Moving to Bogota, Colombia

Moving to a new country can be exciting. But it can also be nerve-wracking. Having to adapt to a new…

9 years ago

10 Traditional Colombian Crafts Perfect to Gift This Season

  More than Colombia's food, I love its people. Colombia's influences are as varied and colorful as the rainbow. The…

9 years ago

The Magic of Christmas Traditions in Colombia

Christmas traditions in Colombia are one of a kind. If you have never experienced a Colombian Christmas, you sure are missing…

9 years ago

13 Must-Try Traditional Colombian Foods

When I travel, more than sightseeing, I love to eat. Eating the national dishes of the country when traveling tell…

9 years ago

How to Blend in With the Locals in Bogota

***My article was originally published in See Colombia Travel Blog. You have just arrived in the capital and have mapped…

9 years ago

4 Culture Shock Phases When Living In Colombia

Stage 1 of the 4 culture shock phases: You just arrived to a new country in which you plan on…

10 years ago

Spanish Expressions with the Word ‘God’

Spanish Expressions with the word 'God'. Although everyday expressions with religious connotations also exist in English, I don't hear them…

10 years ago

9 American Habits I Lost By Living In Colombia

First of all, I would like to clarify that although I am not American, I have lived there a significant amount…

10 years ago

Sunday is Family Day: Ciclovía, Brunch & the ‘Club’

Coming from a different culture, it surprised me how close Latino families are. After discussing the matter with a few Colombians,…

10 years ago

4 Culture Shock Lessons of Latino Family Values

My first lesson of Latino Family Values 101 began when I lived abroad. I didn’t yet live with my boyfriend, but…

10 years ago