Colombian Slang vs. Standard Spanish—What Every Expat Should Know
Why Colombian Spanish Deserves Its Own Phrasebook Textbooks teach “¿Cómo estás?” but on Carrera Séptima you’ll hear “¿Quiubo, parce?” T
Colombian Slang for Money: “Luca,” “Billete,” “Plata” Explained
How a Night in Medellín Taught Me More Than Any Classroom I had just landed in Medellín for my semi-annual “get-me-off-the-island” vacation. Aft
Colombian Public Holidays: Explaining “Puentes” to Your Boss
When My First “Puente” Caught Me Off Guard I was still that bright-eyed, freshly relocated gringo who believed every nation’s calendar obeyed on
Colombian Parcel Services: Sending “Encomiendas” Upcountry—A Bilingual Field Guide for Expats
I still remember the look on the driver’s face when I tried to ship a jar of homemade chinola-mango jam from Santo Domingo to Medellín. He lifted t
Colombian Coffee Farm Tours: Questions to Ask Your “Caficultor”
My First Sip Amidst Wax Palms Ten years ago I stepped off a guagua in Constanza, Dominican Republic, clutching a Styrofoam cup of what locals insisted