* A graceful window on the colonial past of Colombia Oct 31, 2009
Because of the relative stability of the current government and the reduced footprint of guerrilla groups, Colombia is opening up beyond typical destinations like Bogota and Cartagena. Villa de Leyva is bound to get some attention because of its ancient X at least in New World terms X origins, and because of its popularity with the Colombians themselves. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tall Gloria brings goodwill and gold Aug 31, 2009
The ship, on a goodwill tour of the world, left its home port of Cartagena, Colombia, on May 8 and has since been to Honolulu, Yokohama, Pusan in South Korea, Shanghai and Manila ... Gloria will leave at 1pm on Thursday for Papeete in Tahiti and then back to Cartagena. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pirate ship wrecked in Pass Cavallo belonged to Aury Jul 24, 2009
When the Spanish attacked the city of Cartagena Columbia, some of Aury s ships evacuated hundreds of people to the safety of Haiti at great expense to himself. Sometime later Aury and Bolivar had a falling out that resulted in Aury being banned from the waters around Columbia. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
All business on the track May 28, 2009
The exchange student from Cartagena, Spain - a coastal city boasting a similar population to that found in Boise's city limits - cut a flighty, happy-go-lucky figure that fall day ... "The weather is a little crazy (compared to Cartagena) but I love it here in Buhl," Garcia said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Boutique Hotels in Cartagena, Colom... Apr 30, 2009
Boutique Hotels in Cartagena, Colombia: Twenty-eight, small, Cartagena hotels are inside the walled city ... Boutique Hotels in Cartagena, Colombia ... Boutique Hotels in Cartagena, Colombia. (Suite101.com)
Cartagena: The real risk is not wanting to leave Mar 1, 2009
Magic realism realized in Cartagena, Colombia. Article:Magic realism realized in Cartagena, Colombia:/c/a/2009/02/27/CMVO15KJ0I.DTL Article:Magic realism realized in Cartagena, Colombia:/c/a/2009/02/27/CMVO15KJ0I.DTL ... Magic realism realized in Cartagena, Colombia. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Schumi fine after test crash Feb 13, 2009
Today I had an accident at the biking tests in Cartagena, and to be safe I went to a hospital, the seven-time world champion said on his official website ... Schumachers spokeswoman said the 40-year-old had been testing with his German Superbike team at the Cartagena circuit since Monday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Webber's positive verdict after official trial Feb 13, 2009
Schumacher was taken to hospital after the crash in Cartagena on Wednesday, but was later discharged. "Thanks for the many 'Get Well Soon' wishes, but I am fine today," Schumacher said on Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Briefs | Soccer: U.S. men beat Mexico in World Cup qualifier Feb 12, 2009
Schumacher slightly injured in accident: Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was slightly injured in a motorcycle accident in the Spanish city of Cartagena. Tennis. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Schumacher "fine" after motorcycle crash Feb 12, 2009
Schumacher was taken to hospital after a crash at the race track in the Spanish city of Cartagena on Wednesday, but was later discharged and flew home to his family who live near Lake Geneva. "Thanks for the many 'Get Well Soon' wishes, but I am fine today," Schumacher wrote on his website on Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
