Colombia

Andrés Carne de Res – Colombia

14 December 2011
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Andrés Carne de Res Restaurant – Colombia Imagine Tim Burton organizing a carnival on acid, the end result… Andres Carne de Res – Fun fantasy, bizarre, pure energy… and it’s supposed to be a restaurant. What makes this iconic Colombian restaurant so amazing is its ambiance. First the decoration, full of the most random stuff [...]

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Bandeja Paisa Recipe from Colombia

26 August 2010
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How to make the Bandeja Paisa dish from Colombia Bandeja Paisa is a typical dish from Colombia. It is not really a mix of ingredients but rather individual portions of food placed on a tray. To make a traditional Bandeja Paisa, you need a portion of each of the following: Red beans, white rice, fried [...]

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Hiking to the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) in Colombia

16 August 2010
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Hiking to the Lost City in Colombia (Ciudad Perdida) One of the best things about travelling can be the journey itself. It can be as exhilarating as the destination. If this sounds a bit wishy-washy, then try the trek to the Ciudad Perdida in Colombia, and you’ll see what I mean. Due to time constraints [...]

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Photos of Typical Colombian Dishes

29 July 2010
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A have a very good friend living in Bogotá called Pedro. He is a Colombian who lived in Chile a couple of years for work but has now gone back to his home country. I had to go to Colombia for work though was lucky enough to get a few days off in its capital [...]

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Bowl of fruit on her head – Photo of the Week

21 July 2010
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Photo of the Week A classic image of wearing fruit on your head made famous by Carmen Miranda in the 40s and 50s. This photo of the week was taken by Jeannie Oliver in Cartagena, a city on the Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Her dress contains the colours of the Colombian flag and she is carrying [...]

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Latin America – World Cup Passion

24 June 2010
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YOU can’t appreciate Latin America without appreciating football. Every country, from Mexico in the north to Chile in the south, is obsessed with the sport. Think of the superpowers of the game, Brazil and Argentina, but think also of any corner of this great landmass. And the World Cup is the best time to experience [...]

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