The palm trees rattled as a humid breeze brushed across my face. As I rolled up my pants to dip my toes in the pool, I surveyed my surroundings. Tidy, green grass encompassed the pool and neatly pruned bushes dotted the courtyard. White-washed townhouses with blue trim stood at attention in even rows, like a militia awaiting orders. Rolling green mountains loomed in the background, the only clue … Read More
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Why Colombia?
Call it a quarter-life crises or an undeniable hunger for adventure. But for whatever reason, I quit my job as a radio news reporter in the United States and moved to Colombia alone with two bags and absolutely no plan. That was in the beginning of 2016. Now I work in Bogotá as a marketing writer and blogger. I write about living in a new country, Colombian culture and fun things to do in Bogotá. Thanks for reading and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or comments.

