27th October 2008. Colombia:

I took a few days off from business duties while staying in Bogota this month. Colombia has a bad reputation of violence from the past. While visiting there twice I can conclude that most Colombians are very friendly people indeed. Avoiding known problem spots is quite predictable and I wouldn't worry to travel there again in future.

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