Category Archives: Conversations with Colombians

Conversations with Colombians: Nini Zubieta

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Little Observationist

Nini is home in many parts of Colombia, but she currently lives in Bogota. Here are some of her thoughts on her country… Nini es el hogar de muchas partes de Colombia, pero actualmente vive en Bogota. Estos son algunos … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Jose Valentin Restrepo

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Little Observationist

Jose is home in Medellin. Here are his thoughts on Colombia and some recommendations for his city. José se casa en Medellín. He aquí sus reflexiones sobre Colombia y algunas recomendaciones para su ciudad. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿Qué parte de Colombia … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Carolina Munévar Pérez

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Little Observationist

Carolina is originally from Duitama, in the Boyacá department. She is currently studying abroad in London. Carolina es originario de Duitama, en el departamento de Boyacá. Actualmente está estudiando en el extranjero en Londres. LCO: Where is home to you? If not the place where you grew up why did you … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Luis Fernando Gonzalez Cortes

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Little Observationist

Luis lives in Bogota but loves his the town he calls home, San Gil. Here are his thoughts on Colombia and why he wouldn’t change anything. Luis vive en Bogotá, pero ama a su pueblo que él llama su casa, San Gil. He aquí susreflexiones sobre Colombia y por qué no iba a cambiar nada. LCO: Which part of Colombia … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Raúl Felipe Riveros

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Little Observationist

Raúl is from Bogota where much of his life revolves around soccer. These are his thought on life in Colombia. Raúl es de Bogotá, donde gran parte de su vida gira en torno al fútbol. Estos son sus pensamientos sobre la vida en Colombia. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Catalina Navia

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Little Observationist

Catalina is a designer and creative director who lives in Bogota. She shares photos some of her products below. Catalina es un diseñador y director creativo que vive en Bogotá. Ella compartealgunas fotos de sus productos por debajo LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿Qué parte … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Juan Camilo Ortega Soto

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Little Observationist

Juan calls Medellín home where he works in public relations. Here are his thoughts on Colombia. Juan llama a casa de Medellín, donde trabaja en relaciones públicas. He aquí sus reflexiones sobre Colombia. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿A … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Juan Camilo Orrego

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Little Observationist

Juan is a journalist at home in Medellín. Here he talks about Colombia and his favorite traditions. Juan es un periodista en su casa en Medellín. Aquí se habla de Colombia y sus tradiciones favoritas. LCO: Where in Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿Qué parte … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Lina Bossio Acosta

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Little Observationist

Lina is home in Cartagena where she studies industrial management. Here are her thoughts on Colombia. Lina es el hogar de Cartagena donde estudia la gestión industrial. Éstos son suspensamientos sobre Colombia. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿Qué parte de Colombia usted le … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Diana Marcela Montoya

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Little Observationist

Diana is home in Cali. As a biologist, she knows a lot about the biodiversity of her country. Here are her thoughts on Colombia. Diana es su casa en Cali. Como biólogo, se sabe mucho acerca de la biodiversidadde su país. Éstos son sus pensamientos sobre Colombia. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? … Continue reading →