Living in South America
How to Avoid an Express Kidnapping
Express Kidnappings occur predominantly in the urban centres of South American countries, including Bogota, Medellin, Barranquilla, and Cartagena. While the numbers of Express Kidnappings have decreased slightly in the past few years they are still a threat to tourists and residents in these areas. Some sources claim the kidnappers target only [...]
World Heritage in Danger–Central and South America
Most of the 890 properties on the World Heritage List are well tended are maintained by the local communities or by support from people from around the world. Some 31 properties, however, have not been so well cared for or are in danger of being lost. This is for a variety of reasons, including war, environmental change and financial difficulties [...]
Christmas Customs in South America
Venezuela On December 16th, Venezuelans bring out their nativities, the “pesebres.” There are nine carol services this night, and people usually will go to one of them. Then people often set off firecrackers, ring bells and call worshipers to church before dawn. Families will then go to mass, then go home and eat a huge dinner. Before [...]
Would You Dance With Me?
I have been following the last season of "So you think you can dance" on ABC and was happily surprised by the diversity of dances American tv producers can show to the public. It reminded me that dance is a form of expression used by all people in the world for centuries. It can use many different techniques, it can express joy, sadness, or [...]
South America: The Land of The Expat
Expats have been flocking to South America for years and recently even more so. South America is the new Europe for expats, with everything from unbridled adventure to savvy metropolitan cities. At some of the cheapest prices on the planet, it shouldn't be a tough sell for eager college graduates and adventurous retirees to commit to this new [...]
