Monserrate isn’t just a mountain topped by a church, oh no. It’s a Bogotá landmark, a place of pilgrimage, a point of reference, a tourist destination and a place of worship. For me, Monserrate is where I look to when I’m lost in the city. I can figure out where I am and in what […]
Author: Sarah
I'm Sarah Duncan - a writer, regular suitcase packer, Salsa addict and See Colombia Travel copy writer. I’m from Brisbane, Australia, but have been travelling through Colombia since 2006 when I first got to opportunity to visit Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring. At the beginning of this year I sold all my belongings, moved out of my apartment and bought a ticket to Colombia and now I'm living like a Rolo in Bogotá. I love living in this city and I can't wait to see what else is in store for me here.
I realize I’m terribly unprepared for my four-day trek to the La Ciudad Perdida, The Lost City, in the Sierra Nevada as soon as I get into the van that’s taking us to the starting point. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– How do I know? Well for starters, when I get into the van and […]
Colombians definitely have a sweet tooth. Business men walk down busy streets on their way to meetings with ice-creams in their hands and no matter what time of day it is, hot chocolate and cheese always goes down a treat. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Now, I like dessert just as much as the next […]
It’s my first trip to Cali and I’m greeted by lines of people queuing down the main road in the centre of town. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– “Let’s go in,” my friend Paula says. “We have to go in, it’s Petronio Álvarez!” she says. And what’s Petronio Álvarez? Well, it’s only the biggest celebration of […]
A woman with long black hair rides a horse along the train tracks which run parallel to the handsome sandstone cliffs. The smell of fire, wet grass and dirt fills the air as hundreds of people gather for the long weekend to escape the city of Bogotá and get lost in time on the cliff […]
Hola, I’m Sarah, regular suitcase packer, Salsa addict and the new See Colombia Travel Intern. I’m from Brisbane, Australia, but have been travelling through Colombia since 2006 when I first got to travel to Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring. Now I’m living like a Rolo in Bogotá and have just moved to La Candelaria. […]
Jun 05
“Political Correctness Gone Too Far!”: Colombian Adverts That Would Be Considered Offensive in the US and Europe
Yesterday, hoping to get a few giggles, Paul posted this on 9Gag. Responses ranged from laughter to confusion to mild offense. Some saw blatant racism, some saw a funny joke and others were perplexed as to why it could be considered funny or racist at all. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– It threw into sharp relief […]
Feb 15
Planning a Colombia Vacation? Here’s a Packed 2 Week Itinerary in Colombia (Smart Travel style)
For the traveller, life is much harder than those back at home seem to think. Sure, it looks like we’re relaxing in Tayrona National Park without a care in the world but actually we’re planning our trip, budgeting, doing administration work and implementing time management skills. If anything, we should be getting paid while we […]
Yesterday in Bogota was one of those rare days in a big city where you feel everyone is pulling together to make it nice – even the weatherman. Not only was the sun shining, but everyone was out walking, cycling and generally feeling good since it was No Cars Day. This means only buses and […]
The Amazon holds a special place in the adventurer’s mind: incredible wildlife, endless river, spectacular jungles, creatures you never knew existed… Colombia Travel Blog is excited to bring you today some photos from this unforgettable area in Colombia. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Amazon travel in Colombia is particuarly special since it’s in Colombia that […]