Kate CatheyColombia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

I am very glad I read this book prior to my trip to Colombia. I will definitely do some things differently.

this small book is packed with lots of information. I have ordered another book in the series for another country. I recommend reading this book before your travel to Colombia to better understand the country

An easy read with information for different levels of familiarity with the Colombian culture. Worth getting specially for the novice user.

Very helpful advice, even my kids who were anxious about traveling there, were happy to read the book and found it interesting.Great book to read before heading to Columbia. Really was valuable information. We were able to navigate smoothly, purchase our farm, and negotiate with staff, successfully. We were able to plant 90 coffee bean trees in three days with everyone we had to liaise with, remaining happy and content to be working with us and coordinating with us. The three weeks we have spent so far in Columbia have been smooth sailing with much happiness. Half day school schedules are so sane! Home by lunch! It is very important to know what will be wanted and needed from you, upon entering a foreign country where the culture , traditions and history differ from your own. P.S. They LOVE children there!

Bonito libro pero muy pequeño y las pocas imágenes que contiene son en blanco y negro.Personalmente me parece que la información está demasiado resumida

I great historical and cultural overviewNicely presented and very accessible.

I usually don't write reviews on books, but this one is so good that I had to say something. First let me say that I am a US citizen living and traveling in Latin America. I speak Spanish and understand the nuances of several of the cultures. This book contains the information needed by every thinking tourist. Your standard travel guide has no depth -- it simply includes what to see; where to stay; and where to eat.This book is a quick way to get a pretty good idea of how Colombianos live and think (the culture). If you really want to understand the culture, learn Spanish.

very informative

brief pocket guide

J'envisage de partir en Colombie et ce livre m'a vraiment donné envie de concrétiser mon projet. Des personnes adorables, une nourriture qui a l'air délicieuse... Le livre décrit bien la spirale de violence datant de 1948 de la mort de Gaitan. Par contre, l'ouvrage ne donne d'indications pratiques que sur Bogota.Un ouvrage essentiellement culturel, comme son nom l'indique.

Short book that gives an amazingly readable and useful introduction to Colombian culture and life.