If you’re a frequent reader of the Colombia Travel Blog you’ll have seen our series highlighting the crimes of Hollywood against Colombia. We’ve looked at the comical (Romancing the Stone), the absurd (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), and the meta-fictional (Entourage). Today we’re looking at the latest edition in the canon of misrepresentation: Colombiana. –> Colombia […]
Category: Colombia Destinations
Hey again everyone, Marcela here. I hope you’re all doing well, even though by now where you are it’s probably shifting into the colder time of the year! –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– I get a lot of requests from love-struck couples, recently-wed or about to be wed, asking about where I can recommend for […]
Like anywhere, Colombian food ranges from the delectable to the simply efficient to the downright confusing. In England we put a fish covered in batter in a newspaper and call it a national dish. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– A great thing in the bigger cities such as Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena is that there’s […]
Moving to a new place can be a tough gig. Leaving your old friends, family and work behind for pastures new is exciting, sure, but is also nerve-wracking. Where, for example, will you find new friends? New work? New places to hang out? A decent place to watch a match of football? All equally important […]
Colombia’s Coffee Triangle is one of the few places on earth with its own official microclimate. You might guess that this makes it an incredibly interesting, varied place to visit, but this extends not only to wildlife and flora. The Coffee Triangle is full of exciting cities such as Manizalez, charming colonial towns such as […]
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. […]
People often ask me what my favourite destination in Colombia is. The enchanting cobble-stone streets of Cartagena? The bustling dizziness of Bogotá? The modern Medellín? The beautiful beaches of Tayrona? I love all these places but for me the most breathtaking place I’ve been to in Colombia is Cocora Valley. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– […]
There are a handful of great actors that never force their way into the spotlight and therefore fly under the radar of the celebrity chasing public. The first example I can think of is John Cazale, probably better known as Fredo Corleone in The Godfather. Another good example is John Leguizamo, who you’ll recognise from […]
This is part two of our photo essay about the Fería de Las Flores in Medellín, 2011. It’s a week of flowers, dancing, cars, merriment and much more, all in ‘The City of Eternal Spring’. If you missed out this year, be sure to plan ahead and go in 2012. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <–
A year ago today I was on board a plane heading towards South America. It was three days after my eldest brothers wedding, meaning I’d had a good opportunity to say goodbye to my entire family; those from London, those from Sheffield, and those from all other corners of England. It also meant everything I […]