Gramalote

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June 5th 2022
A visit to a school –thanks to a partnership agreement between the Ministry of Education and the British Council– allowed me to delve into the extraordinary story of Gramalote, a town that defied the odds and continues to captivate hearts. Picture this: It was the year 2010, and Gramalote faced a devastating natural disaster that left me speechless. Torrential rains unleashed a powerful mudsli ... read more

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Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part... ... read more

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Frank Cardenas

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Hi all! Well, after so many seconds, minutes, hours, months and years of procrastination...-but highly encouraged by a most beloved friend-, I have finally got round to creating my own blog. Wow, I can't believe I'm actually doing it this time! It will be a nice opportunity to get in touch with so many friends that I've luckily gained in my entire '21' years' existence (we all know that's a lie but somehow it makes me feel younger, never you mind, sorry:); I'll be able to share some of the most precious memories of my travel as well as my day-to-day adventures. Let's just hope that my s... full info