Colombia Expat and Travel Blog March Archive

Express kidnapping is a term used by many in the Latino countries for kidnapping that happen in the barrios or slum areas where in kids, usually toddlers were kidnapped and is being ransomed for $50 dollars or less.

Events like this happen in poor areas. This issue is a very alarming one. Be careful with your kids on your every travel.

Link: HispanicTrending: Boy's Abduction Typical Tactic In Latino Nations

Politics In Colombia

The recent local elections for mayors, governors and other state and city legislators went super great.

First in Colombia's history, their election got the lowest violence since they start voting their own officials.

For the 86,449 candidates competing for 18,527 positions, 20 candidates lost their lives and 15 of them are in the hands of terrorist organizations.

Link: Townhall.com::Hasta la vista, Colombia?::By John R. Thomson

Charming apartment in Bogota, Colombia

Friends,

I will be starting my MBA in the US shortly, because of that I'm selling my

Apartment in Bogota which has the following features:

• Located in the exclusive neighborhood of La Calleja
• Spacious apartment: 157 m2 / 1700 ft2
• On a fourth floor
• Recently built (finished September 2007)
• 24-hour security
• Keyed elevator (opens to the apartment)
• Security door
• Automatizable with BTicino technology
• Video intercom
• Loft architecture
• Plenty of natural light
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms with marble countertops
• Family room
• 1 additional spare room
• 1 private balcony
• Plenty of closet space
• Wood floors
• Stunning panoramic city views
• Chimney
• Modern open kitchen with wood cabinetry, ceramic tiled floors and granite countertops
• Two independent parking spaces
• Located just off Autopista Norte, Calle 127 and Avenida 19
• Situated in close proximity to hospitals, schools, restaurants, malls, parks and bus lines (including Transmilenio)

Price: $280,000 US (negotiable)

Please contact me should you need further information and in case you want to see pictures of the apartment. Thank you.

Regards,
John Garcia
joalgarcia@yahoo.com
57 315 313 4738

Qaribbean Quiz !!!

There are many places at different locations on this globe which are unique in the sense that they offer excellent conditions for tourists. One such region is the Caribbean. Although many of us have heard this term, I am sure most of us do not exactly know which all places are covered by the word Caribbean. Well just read this page to increase your geographical knowledge and travel to one of the countries listed here. Link: Caribseek Caribbean | caribbean vacation | caribbean travel | caribbean business | caribbean diving - caribbean yachting | caribbean real estate | caribbean islands Tags: caribbean • 0 Comments. - Permalink

Unique Colombia By Website Introductions at 03/03/08 10:51 Colombia, despite all the bad publicity it has gained through the years, still remains an attractive destination for tourists and expats. And why not? They have some of the most drool-worthy real estate properties there is! Just check out these featured properties here in Escape Artist and know what is so special here in Colombia. Link: Real Estate in Colombia Tags: real estate • expats • 0 Comments. - Permalink Archives: • October, 2008 • September, 2008 • August, 2008 • July, 2008 • June, 2008 • May, 2008 • April, 2008 • March, 2008 • February, 2008 • January, 2008 • December, 2007 • November, 2007 • October, 2007 • September, 2007 • August, 2007 • June, 2007 • May, 2007 • April, 2007 • 0

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