If you’re a frequent reader of the Colombia Travel Blog, you’ll know that Colombia is a country full of surprises; full of the weird, the wonderful, a whole lot of beauty and, at times, the downright bizarre. One of the biggest surprises for most people, of course, is how safe they feel when they arrive. […]
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.
During my Colombia travels I met a lot of people who all raved about San Gil. Known as the ‘Adventure Sports Capital’ of Colombia, the town offers travellers a variety of options from rafting to bungee-jumping, as well as boasting a cute little plaza and cathedral, and a beautiful park alongside the Rio Fonte. From […]
Nov 19
Colombia Retains Ownership of San Andres, Providencia and the Cays; Nicaragua Gets More Water
San Andres, Providencia are two beautiful islands in the Caribbean coast that have captivated travelers for years. Boasting stunning beaches, incredible diving opportunities and a unique culture, it’s as close to a paradise destination as you can get. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– The islands are, however, a source of controversy. Geography buffs will know […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Falcao is one of the best footballers in the world right now. He’s up for the Ballon D’Or, he’s constantly linked with moves to some of the biggest clubs in the world and, moreover, he’s overseeing Colombia’s incredibely promising efforts to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil 2014. But […]
Colombia’s main contribution to the art world has undoubtedly been the paintings and sculptures of Medellín born Fernando Botero. Botero is a popular figure in modern art and, owing to his distinct style, he boasts critical acclaim worldwide as well as recognition and appreciation from those with little interest in art. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) […]
Nov 07
5 Questions for Toya Viudes from Colombia de Una, the Most Read Spanish-Language Blog about Colombia on the Web.
Para la version en castellano de este post, haz click aqui. She says that she’s not a blogger but her Colombia travel blog (Colombia de una) is the most read about the subject in Spanish. She says she’s not a blogger but her posts are shared, congratulated, liked (join in the fun and give her a “Like” […]
Bogotá, October. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– It’s almost Halloween in Colombia. Winter has officially started. Thick clouds linger stubbornly around the city’s mountains. Rain intermittently keeps pedestrians locked indoors. The life of the city seems to be slowly sucked out of it. The breeze in the city seems that little bit stronger. As it […]
Guatavita is a small pueblo about 75km from Bogotá characterized by colonial whitewash buildings and a wealth of arts and crafts stalls. It’s a peaceful excursion from the bustling city and a great place to pick up lunch and wander around, picking up souvenirs and snacks along the way. It’s a romantic pueblo and is a popular […]
Today we featuring an interview with Inge Swinnen, a Belgian living in Colombia that has been completing an exciting project over the past few months… –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Can you introduce yourself? My name is Inge aka Inez (in Colombia) and I am Belgian. I live at the Caribbean Coast in Colombia. I […]
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