I’ve been in a relationship with a Colombian girl for about 6 months now. I swore I wouldn’t. I decided to travel to Bogota determined just to stay single as long as possible, since I planned on travelling a lot. Time and time again I was told, ‘it won’t be long now’, or ‘everyone gets […]
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.
A country of baffling diversity, Colombia offers endless options to the intrepid traveller. Deserts, mountains, Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, verdant flatlands… If you’re searching for it, chances are you can find it in Colombia. For this reason Colombia is becoming more and more popular with all kinds of tourists – including couples getting married in […]
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As we at See Colombia Travel continue to grow, many things are happening that we’re getting excited about. You’ll remember our Facebook Marriage Proposal Video that went viral on YouTube; things are still happening with that. Moreover, we’ve been covered in the San Francisco Chronicle and USA Today and interviewed by The Guardian (UK), with […]
For so long a country under a dark cloud of crime and corruption, Colombia bounds proudly into the 21st Century full of optimism and undoubtedly with a bright future. This isn’t a new revelation, and people like us at See Colombia Travel have been saying it for years now. Tourist boards seem to recognise it, […]
Normal practice is resuming here at our Colombia Travel Blog with our countdown to the Colombia World Cup 2011. Today we’re looking at Barranquilla, the birth place of Shakira and one of the biggest Carnivals in the world. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Barranquilla is located in the north of Colombia on the country’s Caribbean […]
Today in our Colombia Travel Blog we’re beginning our countdown to the U20s FIFA World Cup which begins on the 29th of July in Medellín when England takes on Korea. We’re going to be focusing on the cities in which the tournament will be taking place in order to help you get the most out […]
Many expeditions around South America culminate in the trip between Peru and Colombia, from where people depart back to home (most of the time wishing they’d have planned more time in Colombia). For this reason we’re looking at how to get from Peru to Colombia in the most scenic way possible: by boat through the […]
Considering Colombia is one of the biggest providers of flowers in the world’s import/export market, and considering Colombia’s 3rd biggest city calls itself ‘The City of Eternal Spring’, it should come as no surprise that one of the biggest flower festivals in the world takes place in the capital of this very city – Medellín. […]
Many people don’t know that the Amazon’s final frontier is in Colombia. It’s a region of the country rich in biodiversity, indeginous culture and, of course, adventure. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Visitors to the Colombian Amazon will find there are two ways of staying in the Colombian Amazon. You can stay in Leticia and […]
Tayrona is a stunning meld of beaches, jungles and mountains that never fails to enchant everyone that visits. It’s a wilderness, seemingly untouched by man (excepting the accommodation and restaurants), that sprawls on for miles and miles. Despite its paradisaical nature, there’s one complaint I often hear from backpackers and high-end travelers alike: it’s too expensive. –> […]