Whitewashing political history: Colombia’s black president

With the presidential elections falling during the month of Afro-Colombianidad, we take a look a little-known part of the country's history:...

Rebuilding a community bio-construction workshops

Constructing peace through community development in bio-construction workshops. One of the challenges facing Colombia, and indeed any country...

Matador retired from social media after death threats, what happened?

[caption id="attachment_28715" align="alignnone" width="984"] Photo: Matador facebook[/caption] Matador withdraws from social media following death...

Quick weekend breaks: Arts and craft

With picturesque lakes, hiking trails, traditional villages and swimming pools all within 100km of Bogotá, it’s easy to find something different...

Quick weekend breaks: getting warmed up

[caption id="attachment_25001" align="alignnone" width="960"] Relax with the stunning views of Anapoima in the background.    Photo: Angie...

Reflections on Afro-Colombian culture

[caption id="attachment_21405" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Afro-Colombian Day: Exclusive interviews with Gloria ‘Goyo’ Martínez of...