cultural differences

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

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…

9 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…

9 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,…

9 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…

9 years ago

Colombia’s Conservative Views on Relationships

When I first visited Colombia, I had been seeing my Colombian boyfriend for about three years. You would imagine that…

9 years ago