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Who was Alicia Stone? NYPD detective, 40, tragically dies after receiving butt lift procedure in Colombia
An NYPD detective and mom of three died a week after she received a butt lift and liposuction procedure in Colombia. After the tragic death of Det. Alicia Stone, her husband is seeking an investigation, as reported by the New York Post. NYPD...
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‘Cafes de Colombia Expo 2025’, Latin America’s Premier Coffee Fair, Returned to Bogota
At “Cafes de Colombia Expo 2025,” Latin America’s main coffee fair returned to Bogota, highlighting its educational role. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One. The Corferias convention center in Bogota, Colombia’s capital, became the...
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Tourism in Choco: A Hidden Paradise on Colombia’s Pacific Coast
Choco is an emerging top tourist destination in Colombia thanks to its rich biodiveristy and natural wonders. Credit: Valentina Roldan / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 The department of Choco, located in western Colombia, is one of the country’s richest...
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Drug boats carrying Colombian cocaine to the US use Pacific route more than the Caribbean one
This past Wednesday’s military attacks against two alleged drug boats in the Pacific Ocean, near the Colombian coast, mark a new chapter in the United States’ maritime offensive in the region. Since September, the Donald Trump administration has...
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Lonely Planet Reveals Its Best in Travel 2026 List
As 2025 draws to a close, Lonely Planet has unveiled its highly anticipated Best in Travel 2026 guide, spotlighting the world’s most exciting destinations and unforgettable experiences for the year ahead. For many travellers, trip planning begins...
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A NEW TREND IN WILDLIFE TOURISM: THE MICRO-SAFARIS OUTSHINE THE BIG FIVE
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In the soft light of a savannah morning or the quiet darkness of a rainforest at night, the typical safari has long focused on the loud roar of lions and the trumpeting of elephants—the famous Big Five that many hope to see and experience....
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Maritime upstarts about to roll on Colombian bonebreakers
Breadcrumb Trail Links Fredericton & West Moncton to Miramichi New Brunswick Saint John & South Sports Other Sports Atlantic roller derby all-star team flying to Bogota to face high-raking Latin America squads at world-sanctioned tournament Susan...
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Surreal Lagoon Perfectly Mirrors Colombia’s Shape
Lomalinda Lagoon in Meta, Colombia, resembles the country’s map and offers unique activities for ecotourism in the region. Credit: X.com/@GobMeta Colombia is home to a unique lagoon that resembles the shape of the country’s map. Located in the...
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Treaties Committee to examine Air Services Agreements with Colombia, Peru, and Saudi Arabia
At 11:15 am today, the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing into three separate proposed agreements relating to air services between Australia and Colombia, Peru and Saudi Arabia. The proposed agreements aim to...
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If you love Cartagena in Colombia… then you will love Campeche in Mexico
While millions of tourists flock to Cancún and Tulum each year, the nearby low-key historical town of Campeche remains a little-known spot on the Yucatán Peninsula. The walled city is a pastel-hued dream, a place that has personally captivated me...
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PAHO urges travelers in the Americas to boost protection against yellow fever and measles
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is urging people traveling throughout the Americas to review their vaccination status for yellow fever and measles, as both diseases continue to pose ongoing health risks in...
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Colombian Banks Hint They Will Support Trump Administration In Sanctions Against President Gustavo Petro
On Friday, October 24th, 2025, the same day that Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for (lightly attended) mass gatherings in protest against the US, and the Trump Administration announced the addition of Petro to “the Clinton List of...
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Aracataca, Colombia: The Source of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Genius
The town of Aracataca, in Colombia, is where Gabriel Garcia Marquez was inspired to create his fantastic literary Macondo. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One. The name Aracataca, a small town in Colombia’s Caribbean region, is forever linked to writer...
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Colombia’s Karol G, Shakira and Kapo Shine at Billboard Latin Music Awards
Colombian artists shone at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards; Karol G stood out as the top-winning female artist of the night. Credit: Carlos Figueroa, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombian artists shone on the most anticipated night of...
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Rare 2027 solar eclipse leads to holidays already starting to sell out in five countries
A rare solar eclipse in 2027 has triggered a surge in bookings to five countries. On August 2, 2027, the Sun will 'disappear' for up to six minutes. This extraordinary phenomenon will be best observed across North Africa and sections of the Middle...
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Sarah Breen: Tipperary needs to up its tourism game now it has been deemed ‘cool’ by Lonely Planet
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Travel accolade means heightened expectations — and as a resident of another ‘cool’ location, I now just how to meet them Tipperary needs to start building glamping sites, microbreweries and car parks. Photo: Getty Today at 06:30 It’s always...
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Top 10 Dangerous Countries Tourists Keep Coming Back To
Travel has always involved an element of risk, yet certain destinations continue to draw millions of visitors despite serious security concerns. The paradox is fascinating: places marked with government warnings and elevated threat levels still...
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The ‘dynasties’ that keep cumbia alive in a corner of Mexico: ‘The people of Monterrey are reinventing the idea of Colombia’
Cumbia is Mario Alberto Alfaro’s passion. The 52-year-old is a member of a collective that keeps this musical genre – which originates from Colombia’s Caribbean coast – alive in La Independencia, a rough neighborhood in Monterrey, Mexico. Alfaro...
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13 Colombians Among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action
Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action list by Sachamama NGO. Credit: Josefordonez / CC BY-SA 4.0 Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate...
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Trump threatens military action in Venezuela, escalates Colombia tensions
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Government shutdown contributes to travel headaches 00:59 Trump raises Canada tariffs amid high-stakes Asia trip 02:09 Theater teacher donates kidney to assistant...
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