10. Women Sex Strike in Colombia Village<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/4822587054_1d814041e7.jpg\" "\\"A")
<\/a>A view of Barbacoas from above<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWe actually have few posts with the word “sex” in them (we’re not that<\/em> kind of blog \ud83d\ude09 ) so we were surprised to see the amount of interest this post about the sex strike in the Colombian Village \u00a0of Barbacoas generated. FYI, they built the road, the strike is over and we assume not only women are very happy about it.<\/p>\n9. \u00a0Juan Valdez \u00a0Coffee Franchises<\/a> Worldwide<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/22761727_adc041f3f4.jpg\" "\\"A")
<\/a>A cup of Juan Valdez coffee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWe have written a lot about Juan Valdez this year, we’re proud to know that a Colombian Brand representing our finest export ( coffee , of course) has a very well built strategy able to get across the concept of a very high quality product that has turned into a Colombian Icon. Starbucks just doesnt exist here in Colombia, Juan Valdez is the coffee king!<\/p>\n
8. Two sides of a Criminal: Pablo Escobar<\/a>‘s Twisted Robin Hood Image<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/san-pablo-escobar1.jpg\" "\\"san")
<\/a><\/p>\nWith the Pablo Escobar excursion launched in September, \u00a0this post generated a lot of interest. After the demise of this criminal, the city went under a radical transformation, even becoming the most sought after city to live in Colombia for foreign retirees and expats in general. Paul was very surprised to find out \u00a0during a \u00a0trip to Medellin earlier this year that there’s still some people that miss his “Robin Hood” actions.<\/p>\n
7. Feria de las Flores<\/a> 2011: A photo Essay<\/h2>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/252008_205440542845023_150402541682157_530775_2935612_n-1.jpg\" "\\"The")
<\/a>The costumes of the Feria de Las Flores<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis was one of the highlights of our year, no doubt. It was teh first Medellin Flower Festival for many of us in the team, and we were amazed. A whole week of parades, parties, flowers and fun! This is beyond words, hence we decided to post some of our pictures.<\/p>\n
6. Bogota: The London of South America<\/a> ?<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/5644316697_0c8fb4da8c.jpg\" "\\"The")
<\/a>The London of South America?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAround 40% of our team comes from the United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Northen Ireland and all this Brits expats \u00a0are in love with Colombia, but they sometimes miss some of their ancestral traditions (that involve mainly beers, pubs, fish and chips). However, after a year of living here they have solemnly declared that Bogota is indeed the “London of South America” … do we all agree? The debate is still open!<\/p>\n
5. 3 Colombian Phrases<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0you Shouldn’t Translate Literally<\/h2>\n![\"Colombian](\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/n284200546_3172847_5735.jpg\" "\\"Colombian")
<\/a>Just some friends, laughing. You don’t want to know what happened according to Colombian slang.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHilarious , definetely one of my personal favorites, if you havent read it please do so. You’ll think twice before translating “me estas mamando gallo” literally.<\/p>\n
4. 5 Destinations in Colombia<\/a> to go Before Everyone Else<\/h2>\n![\"La](\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/la-guajira-punta-gallinas.jpg\" "\\"La")
<\/a>La Guajira (Photo courtesy of Off2Colombia.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBogota<\/a>, Medellin<\/a> and Cartagena<\/a> are absolutely amazing destinations to start your Colombian discovery, but if you have a few extra days or if you’re coming back ( we know you want to!) , here’s a list of 5 Colombian Destinations we think you must go and see before they become too popular.<\/p>\n3. 11 reasons to come to\u00a0Colombia on 11\/11\/11<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Colombia!\"](\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/250340_795430336002_193102568_42945516_1359790_n-1.jpg\" "\\"Colombia!\\"")
<\/a>Colombia!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn November 11, 2011 we gathered 11 people from all over the world \u00a0currently living in Colombia to tell you why you should be here. The result was a fantastic collection of love letters to Colombia.<\/p>\n
2. A Traveler’s Love Story : The\u00a0Facebook Marriage Proposal<\/a>\u00a0(and its Version in Spanish Nuestra\u00a0Propuesta de Matrimonio de Facebook<\/a>)<\/h2>\n <\/p>\n
Soon to become a motion picture! ( not really, but this little post and video gave us HUGE surprises that will become tangible in 2012, we just want to say that a certain Mr. Zuckerberg himself expressed special interest in our love story.) This video represents who we are in a nutshell, very passionate and comitted to everything we do — and we love social media, too!<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0Top 5 Unusual Christmas Traditions in Colombia<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Velittas\"](\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/P1030109-1024x576.jpg\" "\\"Velittas\\"")
<\/a>Velitas in Villa de Leyva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMaybe is because of Colombians abroad getting homesick about their beloved christmas traditions or maybe expats in Colombia looking for what – and how – to do during Christmas. In any case this very recent post became the most visited of them all in 2011.<\/p>\n
Here’s looking forward to 2012!<\/p>\n
JL & the Colombia Travel Blog Team.<\/p>\n
<\/a>We actually have few posts with the word “sex” in them (we’re not that<\/em> kind of blog \ud83d\ude09 ) so we were surprised to see the amount of interest this post about the sex strike in the Colombian Village \u00a0of Barbacoas generated. FYI, they built the road, the strike is over and we assume not only women are very happy about it.<\/p>\n We have written a lot about Juan Valdez this year, we’re proud to know that a Colombian Brand representing our finest export ( coffee , of course) has a very well built strategy able to get across the concept of a very high quality product that has turned into a Colombian Icon. Starbucks just doesnt exist here in Colombia, Juan Valdez is the coffee king!<\/p>\n With the Pablo Escobar excursion launched in September, \u00a0this post generated a lot of interest. After the demise of this criminal, the city went under a radical transformation, even becoming the most sought after city to live in Colombia for foreign retirees and expats in general. Paul was very surprised to find out \u00a0during a \u00a0trip to Medellin earlier this year that there’s still some people that miss his “Robin Hood” actions.<\/p>\n This was one of the highlights of our year, no doubt. It was teh first Medellin Flower Festival for many of us in the team, and we were amazed. A whole week of parades, parties, flowers and fun! This is beyond words, hence we decided to post some of our pictures.<\/p>\n Around 40% of our team comes from the United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Northen Ireland and all this Brits expats \u00a0are in love with Colombia, but they sometimes miss some of their ancestral traditions (that involve mainly beers, pubs, fish and chips). However, after a year of living here they have solemnly declared that Bogota is indeed the “London of South America” … do we all agree? The debate is still open!<\/p>\n Hilarious , definetely one of my personal favorites, if you havent read it please do so. You’ll think twice before translating “me estas mamando gallo” literally.<\/p>\n Bogota<\/a>, Medellin<\/a> and Cartagena<\/a> are absolutely amazing destinations to start your Colombian discovery, but if you have a few extra days or if you’re coming back ( we know you want to!) , here’s a list of 5 Colombian Destinations we think you must go and see before they become too popular.<\/p>\n On November 11, 2011 we gathered 11 people from all over the world \u00a0currently living in Colombia to tell you why you should be here. The result was a fantastic collection of love letters to Colombia.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Soon to become a motion picture! ( not really, but this little post and video gave us HUGE surprises that will become tangible in 2012, we just want to say that a certain Mr. Zuckerberg himself expressed special interest in our love story.) This video represents who we are in a nutshell, very passionate and comitted to everything we do — and we love social media, too!<\/p>\n Maybe is because of Colombians abroad getting homesick about their beloved christmas traditions or maybe expats in Colombia looking for what – and how – to do during Christmas. In any case this very recent post became the most visited of them all in 2011.<\/p>\n Here’s looking forward to 2012!<\/p>\n JL & the Colombia Travel Blog Team.<\/p>\n9. \u00a0Juan Valdez \u00a0Coffee Franchises<\/a> Worldwide<\/h2>\n
<\/a>8. Two sides of a Criminal: Pablo Escobar<\/a>‘s Twisted Robin Hood Image<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n7. Feria de las Flores<\/a> 2011: A photo Essay<\/h2>\n
<\/a>6. Bogota: The London of South America<\/a> ?<\/h2>\n
<\/a>5. 3 Colombian Phrases<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0you Shouldn’t Translate Literally<\/h2>\n
<\/a>4. 5 Destinations in Colombia<\/a> to go Before Everyone Else<\/h2>\n
<\/a>3. 11 reasons to come to\u00a0Colombia on 11\/11\/11<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>2. A Traveler’s Love Story : The\u00a0Facebook Marriage Proposal<\/a>\u00a0(and its Version in Spanish Nuestra\u00a0Propuesta de Matrimonio de Facebook<\/a>)<\/h2>\n
1.\u00a0Top 5 Unusual Christmas Traditions in Colombia<\/a><\/h2>\n
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