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<title>Colombia - A World-Class Tourist Destination</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Tourism has always been vital factor for a government to function efficiently. Tourism also boosts the nations morale and overall GDP (Gross Domestic Product) that will help a country to be a globally competitive nation. Colombia is one of these globally competitive nation who recently rank 71 in the world's touristic competitive index as&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;tourism&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;touristic competitive index&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Uribe might run for third term</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: With significant security improvements and a thriving economy, it is not surprising that Colombians want Colombian President Uribe to run for a third term--even if this means petitioning to the Congress to ammend the Law prohibiting three Presidential terms. And Uribe might just consider running if, he says, his party fail to go behind a unified&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;uribe&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;presidential terms&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Colmobia: Going Weird </title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Colombia does not promise you that it will be the most beautiful place you will ever visit. Only a food would make such a generalization. So why would you even bother to go here What Colombia can promise, however, is that it definitely has some of the weirdest attractions you will ever see on your trips. See some of them here at Canoe.Ca Link:&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;tourism&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;cultural vacations&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Outside Bogota</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Bogota is not the only place to be in whenever you are in Colombia. Sure, Bogota is beautiful and worth the applause it gets from tourists, but if you are looking for some good adventure, the place to be in is outside the national capital. NY1 lists some of the places outside the capital city that you can go and see for yourself. Don't worry,&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;tourism&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;bogota&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>How to Apply for A Visa</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: You will naturally have to have a visa if you want to migrate to a country, and that includes Colombia. However, rules vary from country to country. So before you go ahead and plan on your activities, read what other expatriates have to say about the visa game. It is all here in the All Expat Forums. Link: Immigration in Colombia / Visa to&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;immigration&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;visa&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Invitation from INTERNATIONS Bogot ...</title>
<description>Posted by Eduardo Cardenas: Hi guys. Just wanted to introduce you to a website that you might find helpful if you are looking for a community of expats in your area. InterNations is the first international online Social Network exclusively for people living and working abroad. As a network of trust, InterNations is a place where its members can interact with other&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;expats&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;bogot&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Come, See, Conquer</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: The very thought of a jungle has different effects on different people. Some of you might get scared but mostly people are thrilled by the name, mainly because jungles are rare these days, though most of us are used to live in concrete jungles which we call modern cities. But still there are natural jungles and sea coasts which invite you and&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;capurgana&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;adventure travel&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Bogota on Wikipedia</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Bogota is Colombia's largest city. It is also Colobia's economic, cultural, historical, and political capital. Majority of the businesses here in Colombia have their headquarters in this historic city. For more information about Bogota and the nearby areas, visit this Wikipedia page. Link: Bogota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;bogota&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;wikipedia&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Emeralds in Colombia</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Everyone has a reason for going to a foreign nation. It may be just because of the beaches. Or it may be just because of the good-looking people. Or it may be just because of the culture and architecture, while some would rather see the special minerals This is the case for Colombia, where half of the world's total emerald collection is acquired.&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;emeralds&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;bogota&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Gorgona Islang</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Similar to Alcatraz, Gorgona Island used to be Colombia's island prison, where the country's top criminals were brought. This has ceased during the mid-1980's. Today, Gorgona Island returns to its tropical paradise image as it now plays host to forest wildlife, sandy beach resorts, and lots of greens. Now is the time to visit Gorgona Island. Check&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;gorgona island&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;island prison&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Welcome to Bahia Solano</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Bahia Solano is one of those towns that you really won't call as a beach town, as it does not have a decent beach resort in it. However, it plays some sort of a central role because of the numerous beaches surrounding it, making it a perfect place to build hotels on. Bahia Solano is also quite known for its deep-sea fishing features, something&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;bahia solano&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;travel guide&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Vacation Tours</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Whether you are here in Colombia on a business tour, a backpacking trip, a honeymoon, or on just a simple vacation, Colombia Vacations promises to give you the best tour you'll ever have here in Colombia. Feel free to browse their website and check out their packages. Good luck with your trip Link: Colombia vacations singles vacations Colombia&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;vacation&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;backpacking&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>By Gringos, for Gringos</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Who could give a gringo sound advice about being a gringo in Colombia but another gringo Websites that are created by gringos and targeted to attract other gringos, in my opinion, are the best ones out there if you want to know more about expat life in Colombia. Linked to this post is one of those gringo guides to Colombia that are made by&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;gringos&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;travel guides&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Welcome to Medellin</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Vibrant, affluent, and very cosmopolitan. This is the city of Medellin, one of Colombia's and South America's most beautiful cities. You were probably blinded by the general view of Colombia if you will insist that Medellin is another rebel hub, because it is most definitely not. Go ahead and check out for yourself what this city has to offer. &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;medellin&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;antioquia&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Send Flowers to Colombia</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Do you have a loved one in Colombia Are you too far away from her that you cannot give her your love during important points in your relationship's life There is a way around that And that is through sending those gifts and flowers via courier to Colombia Flowers to Colombia, obviously, is an online service specializing in sending flowers and&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;send flowers&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;barranquilla&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>The Real Colombia</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: To an outsider, going to Colombia for a vacation is an act of insanity, something worth laughing--or be surprised--at. This is because Colombia is, generally, viewed by the outside world as terrorist hub, a land of rebels where every corner is dangerous. Visiting Colombia for yourself, however, will tell you that Colombia, in general, is not like&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;travel blog&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;visiting colombia&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Hostages from Pentagon finally rescued</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: After five long years, three Pentagon contractors who were kidnapped in 2003 are finally rescued in the jungles of Colombia. For many years now, American and Colombian authorities admitted that they had known the whereabouts of the contractors were, but they did not pursue a rescue mission because of the difficult terrain of the Colombian jungles.&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;hostages&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;farc&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Packing for Bogota - Did you take those loo rolls</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Bogota is a beautiful place in Colombia but then every day is not the same. You can enjoy a lot in this part of the world but certainly you need to keep constant vigil. Well dont ask me why is that..just go on to read this beautiful naration of a day spent in the region by the author and his wife. I really like the idea of carrying loo rolls&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;bogota&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;loo rolls&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 1.</description>
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<title>What to do in Cartagena</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Once in Colombia, one of the very first cities you should visit is Cartagena. It is the most visited city in the country, owing to it being the gateway city to the country. Need something to guide you throughout your stay in the city. Here's on good guide I visited. Link: holiday apartment rental in Cartagena Colombia, accommodation hotel&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;cartagena&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;activities&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Apartments for Rent in Medellin</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Are you in Medellin for a short leisure trip Do you find hotel rooms to be too expensive for your budget Then it is best for you to rent an apartment, instead. But where One company offering rental services in Medellin is Apartment Medellin. All the apartments they offer for rental are in the safe suburb of El Poblado. For more information,&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;apartment rentals&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;medellin&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Do You Have an Apartment in Cali </title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Do you have an apartment available for rent in Cali Well, some people need you as they will be staying in Cali for quite a while and they need a place to settle in. For more information, talk with them here in Poor But Happy Link: Nice apartment wanted in Cali for short term rental (Poorbuthappy in Colombia ) &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;cali&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;apartment for rent&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Bon Appetit</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: The food that we eat including vegetables, fruits and manufactured products are either made in industries or grown in soil. As far as the latter process goes there might not seem much difference if its grown in soil by an ordinary farmer or a big company. But it surely does matter what sort of process was employed to grow whether organic or&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;organic bananas&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;banana farm&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Let s Get Muddy </title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Forget those expensive spas and mud scrubs if you can dip yourself in similar fashion but with a big difference. It's for free. That is only possible if you have the guts to dive down and hide yourself in mud masks here in Colombia's mud volcano. Widely believed to have mystical healing powers, the mud volcanoes has been a hit among tourists who&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;volcano dipping&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;mud scrubs&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Do(nt) Drink (Cofee) amp Drive</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: What do you normally do when you are tired after a hard day and just wanna relax There could be several ways out but I normally prefer the coffee route by which I mean a cup of refreshing coffee. But there is another coffee route which will certainly refresh you much more and this refers to the region in the country of Colombia and reflects the&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;andean tourist routes&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;coffee&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Exploring Cartagena</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: If there is one city that any Colombian could recommend to a prospective tourist, it would be Cartagena. It's full of culture, fusing the old and the new. Not only that, the city is also nearby the Baru and the Rosarios islands, whose waters are laid with magnificent coral reefs that you will surely want to see. These are all possible with&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;cartagena&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;rosarios islands&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Colombians in Canada</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Living somewhere else does not mean you have to forget your roots. Definitely not. It used to be that we hear expats from North America residing in South America, but there are also South Americans living in the North. Just like the members of this Colombian group in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which seeks to preserve the Colombian culture by&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;cultural center&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;canada&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Leave Out the Negativity</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Colombia is blessed with excellent natural resources that will capture anyone's interest. Despite the negative image of the country that the press has painted, it still remains to be an attractive destination for many tourists and expats. Do not be left out in the fear of negative publicity. Come and discover the real Colombia together with El&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;tourism&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;natural resources&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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