There are places in Colombia of sweeping, breathtaking beauty that defy the typical image of the country as a tropical paradise. El Cocuy, a place where snow decorates the mountain peaks, is one of them. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Our friends at Off2Colombia recently filmed a video of their ascent of the Nevado del […]
Author: Paul Fowler
Paul is an Englishman with a longstanding love of travel, tea and quality beer. His first trip was to Bosnia & Herzegovina and it was there, wading in some waterfalls near Mostar with just a litre of cheap beer and some bread in his belly, that he was bitten by the travel bug. After many more trips and a spell working in London, Paul relocated to Buenos Aires for some months before moving to Colombia. He's been here, knocking back 'guaro', for about 2 years now.
From above they must be yellow blurs, careening between multicoloured dots and somehow avoiding contact. From roadside they can be seen swaying between cars and buses, stopping and starting as quickly as their passenger’s pulses. From inside a taxi you’ll see little more than your life flashing before your eyes every time the driver darts […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– In much of Latin America what we know as Valentines Day is known as ‘El Dia del Amor y La Amistad’. In Colombia it’s no different, except that when we’re all celebrating on February 14th, those crazy Colombianos will only be doing something special if they happen to have […]
Good news all! Our friend and fellow Colombia-lover, Magdalena Borowska, was successful in her attempt to win a trip to Barranquilla, Colombia. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– You may remember we wrote about Magdalena here. We’re glad not only that she can come to the country she loves so dearly, but that someone so focused […]
There are some rivalries in history that eclipse trifling matters such as War, Religion, Independence and History; where issues such as Right and Left, Suppression and Liberty, Governments and Control are forgotten. Mere incidentals in the face of the bigger picture; the bigger issues. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– We’re talking important questions like: Who […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Come Friday night in Bogota there are many options of what to do. You can hit Zona T and rub shoulders with the young, trendy crews; you can mingle with the professionals in Parque 93; you can join the students in Chapinero or head to La Candelaria, where it […]
I recently found this link on 9gag about breakfasts from all around the world. While it might be slightly misinformed about a few things, it’s still fun to see some typical dishes from around the world, and it got me thinking about Colombia and its love of soup. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– When I […]
Those with only a little time in Colombia can grapple with decisions on where to go for weeks. There’s so much on offer here that it seems a shame to go to some places while not to others but, alas, such is life with a full-time job. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Our series, ‘Decisions, […]
Ferias (or fairs) in Colombian are something you’ll find in almost every region and town in Colombian. From La Feria de las Flores in Medellin to Las Ferias de San Pedro in Neiva there’s always a party going on somewhere. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Two of the biggest ferias en Colombia are Las Ferias […]
For the last year, in Colombia, many of my conversations with fellow Brits or people from the States have, at some point, turned to what people’s expectations were or what their friends and family think of their trip to Colombia. Having returned for the UK for Christmas, I’ve dealt with this once again, but first-hand. […]