spina bifidaNo studies have examined psychological functioning among youth with spina bifida (SB) living in a developing country where access to mental health resources is often scarce. This study compared self-reported psychological functioning between youth with SB living in Colombia, South America, ...
How does the cost of living in Colombia compare to home? With a strong dollar, living in Bogota right now is much cheaper than living in the US. Of course, it depends on where in the US you are living, but in general, it is much more affordable to live in Bogota. Riding a hors...
I live in a small town outside of Barranquilla, Colombia, a city of about 1.5 million people on the Caribbean coast. My town has about 3,000-5,000 people, and definitely has a small town feeling. In a few short months I already feel as though I know a large part of it. How long...
Retire in Bogotá, Colombia ©Holgs/iStock While many retirees crave the quiet countryside, others want to experience vibrant big city life or live by the ocean. Colombia offers all three and more. The question is, which one fits your personality? If you’re a city dweller, you may want...
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Active at night, the animal has lived in Colombia and Ecuador for a long time. But the olinguito did not exist in science books before now. Kristofer Helgen, director at the National Museum in Washington, led the research team that confirmed the existence of the olinguito. It had been ...
Why would anyone want to go and live in Medellin, Colombia? Because it’s an incredible city, one of the most innovative in Latin America, with a great quality of life, burgeoning food scene, friendly locals, and awesome nightlife.
#10 Colombia(The country is affordable but there are currently three groups of guerrillas at war with the Colombian government even after a peace accord was negotiated a few years ago. The country has been at war with itself since its inception (look at the country’s history). Over one hu...
In South America, Colombia has one of the most progressive legislations in the region with respect to the recognition of collective territorial rights for Indigenous peoples, which is mandated by the Colombian constitution of 1991 and ensures the right to establish Indigenous forms of governance throu...
One of the biggest benefits of living in Colombia is visits to small towns. Especially if you love road trips and nature, then you will enjoy “puebleando” through the small colonial towns of Colombia. Experience 400-year-old wonders in the department of Santander outside of Bogota, or sy...