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Colombia

Colombian Music Besides Shakira

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A topic I surprisingly know so much about having been to Colombia so many times. I actually saw Juanes in concert last year in Colombia! There is very little that is unique about Colombian pop music in comparison to pop music from other Latin countries. But besides Shakira and Juanes, some other  great "pop" artists with other influences like Vallenato and reggaeton from … [Read more...] about Colombian Music Besides Shakira

Last of Manizales

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I woke up late on sunday and did the usual. Computer. Lunch. TV. I started thinking about what I am doing here in Manizales and felt a bit depressed. I really enjoy the time that I spend with her. We have fun, laugh, and I really really like her. However, I really do not enjoy myself in Manizales when we are not together. It's a nice little city but there is not so much to do … [Read more...] about Last of Manizales

A Full Out Invasion On A Volcano

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You know those big buses that hoard Japanese tourists to different touristy sites throughout the world? I boarded one of those buses at 6:30 AM, except with a bus load of tourists from all over Colombia (Bogota, Cali, Cartagena, Manizales, Armena, and more). The purpose of this trip was to see the Nevado Del Ruiz , a 17,000+ feet volcano here in the … [Read more...] about A Full Out Invasion On A Volcano

UPDATE

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Let me update you on my status as a lot has changed since leaving Ecuador. Its very noticeable that my updates are less and less because whenever I go to Colombia I always seem to have such a great time that its hard to sacrifice my time writing. My Israeli friend Mark met me in Colombia and together we have been traveling for the past few weeks. We are currently in Medellin … [Read more...] about UPDATE