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Bike Tour in Colombia: A ride through Salento’s countryside

September 28, 2015

We’d spent the last four days in Bogota, so the relaxed vibe in the small town of Salento in Colombia’s coffee region was exactly what my partner Pej and I were after. It was time to trade the graffiti art and the bustling Septima for…

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Visiting the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

September 14, 2015

Pope Francis recently came out and said during one of his speeches that “one can be spiritual but not religious” adding that, for some “nature can be a church.” Well, when it comes to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira, nature quite literally is the church. Religion,…

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The Bogota Graffiti Tour

September 11, 2015

As soon as we saw the street art by Bastardilla and her matchstick children, a piece highlighting the injustices faced by street kids in Colombia, I knew the Bogota Graffiti Tour was going to be a slap in the face. And it was. There were…

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Drawn to Bogota: The Bogota Graffiti Tour

September 10, 2015

Bogota smells like a mix of exhaust fumes and sweet bread. It’s polluted enough that you want to cover your nose as you walk down the busy streets, but just until you decide to follow it to the nearest bakery. It’s this mix of good…

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Travel Colombia: Guatavita Lake (VIDEO)

September 7, 2015

From the entrance point to Guatavita Lake it is about a 15-minute trek, but on this walk up the mildly inclined steps, we took a journey into a distant, magical past. Because Guatavita is more than just a lake, after all.At 3,100 metres above sea…

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Visiting the magical Guatavita Lake

September 6, 2015

On the way to Guatavita Lake, we drive along the damp stretch of road, bumping along as the path begins to ascend steeply towards the sky. We’re surrounded by a cotton candy haze of low-hanging clouds and fog. “The weather is like this almost all…

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Which Colombian drink are you? (QUIZ)

August 11, 2015

Colombian drinks vary from region to region. While fruity concoctions are famous on the coast, you’re more like to have a steamy cup of hot chocolate while visiting the capital, Bogota. Me, I’m a fan of Colombian hot chocolate with cheese. I love snuggling up…

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Happy Birthday, Bogota!

August 6, 2015

The first time I spent a significant amount of time in Bogota was in 2012. I got off the plane and walked through the airport, which was still under construction. I made my way out, after collecting my luggage, and walked onto the busy street….

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Feria de las Flores: 10 Beautiful moments from Medellin’s Flower Festival

August 3, 2015

Image: Guia de Viajes Oficial de Medellin I’ve yet to experience the beauty and colour of Medellin’s iconic Flower Festival firsthand, but it’s certainly one festival that I’d love to visit one day. The whole city seems to come alive to celebrate the city’s silleteros,…

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Colombia travel photos: Let’s share the real Colombia

July 29, 2015

It’s been quite the Colombian-inspired journey I’ve experienced over the last decade-ish. But even despite the interest in Colombia as a tourist destination, and the increase in tourists visiting the country, there are still those pesky stereotypes and misconceptions about Colombia that still linger. With…

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My Colombia bucket list (Part One)

July 27, 2015

Image: CIAT/Flickr I’m not a huge fan of the old bucket list. I’m not the kind of traveller who likes to cross things off my to-do list when I visit a new part of the world. I like to take things slow. I like to…

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Colombia adventure travel: Fishing in the Caribbean by Love at First Bagel

July 20, 2015

The Caribbean coast of Colombia offers many pleasures the rest of the country simply can’t. One of my favourites is the constant availability of fresh fish. There’s something so special about eating a freshly caught fish on a picturesque beach – you just can’t compare…

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What to pack for a trip to Colombia

July 15, 2015

I don’t know about you but I am a pretty terrible packer myself. The last time I went to Colombia I literally packed every piece of clothing I owned into a bulging backpack and then packed my carry-on luggage with books. All of which I…

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Safety in Colombia: A guide to staying safe while you travel

July 15, 2015

I have a trip to Colombia coming up and the excitement is real, friends! Even more exciting, though, is that I will be introducing the country to my partner who not only has never been to Colombia before, but he only ate an arepa con…

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Travel Colombia: Spanish phrases to use in an emergency

July 11, 2015

One thing that is pretty important when you live in or travel Colombia a is knowing some basic Spanish before you go, if only enough to get you out of a pickle while you’re there. The first time I travelled to Colombia I accidentally locked…

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Bike Tour in Colombia: A ride through Salento’s countryside

Visiting the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

The Bogota Graffiti Tour

Drawn to Bogota: The Bogota Graffiti Tour

Travel Colombia: Guatavita Lake (VIDEO)

Visiting the magical Guatavita Lake

Which Colombian drink are you? (QUIZ)

Happy Birthday, Bogota!

Feria de las Flores: 10 Beautiful moments from Medellin’s Flower Festival

Colombia travel photos: Let’s share the real Colombia

My Colombia bucket list (Part One)

Colombia adventure travel: Fishing in the Caribbean by Love at First Bagel

What to pack for a trip to Colombia

Safety in Colombia: A guide to staying safe while you travel

Travel Colombia: Spanish phrases to use in an emergency

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