Cultural Insights

I love observing cultural differences in Colombia. Subtle differences in the way people interact, how different they behave or how to engage with people to get things to work in your favor.  Things aren’t straight forward here in Colombia and so it’s important to know the differences to avoid getting frustrated and be able to get the most of living in Colombia.

How The Colombian Class System Works And Who Belongs Where

It’s not India, but let’s be honest, there is a pretty well-defined class system in Colombia. If you want to…

5 years ago

Awkward Observations Of The Colombian Class System

I haven’t seen any foreigners share their experience of living in Bogota and the discuss the weird, sad, shameful and…

6 years ago

Colombian Politeness 101: Learn The Art Of Saying ‘F*ck You’ With A Smile

I know this is another one of those articles that I’m going to get hung for. But I’m just going…

6 years ago

10 Things I’ve Learned From Dating A Colombian Woman

This is a guest post by Steve Dillon, Blogger of Other Way Around (find out more about Steve down below)…

6 years ago

The 10 Types of Colombians That Live Abroad

After having lived abroad with a Colombian for MANY years, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many different types of…

6 years ago

5 Must-Watch Colombian Documentaries

This is a guest post by AllTheRooms, a New-York-based travel company. For an outsider, Colombia conjures images of drug cartels, gangs…

6 years ago

10 Facts About Colombia’s Biodiversity To Give You Yet Another Reason To Visit

When it comes to biodiversity, Colombia is quite the connoisseur. Take a look at it people, at its landscapes and…

6 years ago

My Experience On What To Expect When Dating A Colombian Guy

A few months ago, I collected several confessions from both local and foreign women about what they thought about the…

6 years ago

The Reality Of What Its Really Like Spending Christmas In Bogota

Oh the joys of holiday season. Christmas music, bright city decorations, and pumpkin spice lattes. You’ll get just about all…

6 years ago

How To NOT Disrespect Locals While Traveling In Colombia

This is some pretty basic stuff but from what I've seen, I feel I need to give a crash course…

7 years ago