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How to get your kids into private schools in Medellín, Colombia

I wouldn't worry overmuch about finding the "Best School in Medellín", when instead you may want to be more focused on the right school for YOUR CHILD. However, you must be prepared for the process. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Become an Expat in Colombia with Family

Talk is cheap, and no amount of talk is going to make this happen. If you're serious about this, set a date, make a plan, and do it. I'll tell you how to get started.

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How to throw the perfect outer space astronaut party

Luna has always had an interest in astronomy that I am happy to cultivate. When she chose this theme for her seventh birthday, my mind went wild with possibilities. After some intensive Pinteresting, this is how it turned out.

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Why every kid needs to spend a summer in Kentucky (or any rural countryside)

In 2020, Colombia enacted one of the longest and most extreme lockdowns in the world. So we packed our summer clothes and returned to Kentucky, where we were greeted with something that resembled freedom.

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Colombian Festivals – The Ultimate Guide To Events and Celebrations in Colombia

More than 80 festivals take place in Colombia every year, making this one of the most culturally vibrant and exciting countries in the world. Hold on tight while we take you on a quick yet thorough tour of Colombian festivals!

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Why I’d Rather Risk Dying from COVID-19 than Face Another Forced Lockdown

If you were to ask me, “Would I rather risk dying of Covid-19 or irreparably damage millions of lives?” I’ll pick Covid, every time. 

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An Open Letter to the Public Schools of the New Normal and the Parents Held at their Mercy

I’m calling on you, the parents, the school boards, the teachers, the lawmakers, to put-on end to this now. This is not the “New Normal”. This is the end of normal. This is the end of humanity as we know it. 

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Why morning papaya?

Morning papaya is more than just a cutesy name (although I do find it quite cute, personally). A daily dose of papaya was my introduction into Colombian culture, and it all started with Abuela Ruth.

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The Pros and Cons of Raising an Expat Family in Medellín

Our little family has lived in Medellín now for almost four years. It’s been an incredible opportunity to learn, adapt, and explore in a culture that is different from my native Arkansas in every way.

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