An interview with Toby & Tiger (Part 1 of 3) –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Toby and Tiger have the answer to the ‘Colombia problem’. It’s the kind of answer you might expect from two idiosyncratic, erudite intellectuals that have spent time living in some of the world’s most culturally rich capitals. “We’ve entered an alternate […]
Category: Colombia Destinations
You know what I like about Colombians? The fact that they all speak with strong Mexican accents and look Mexican too. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Oh no wait, no they don’t do they? That’s Mexican people. How silly of me to mistake them. The thing is, I’ve just been watching the entertaining capers of […]
So after months of anticipation and hype, Rock Al Parque finally came to Bogotá, bringing the crème de la crème of Colombian artists and some pretty big names from the international scene, too. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Rock Al Parque is notable for being the largest free music festival in Latin America, but there’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ok so these videos have circled the blogosphere for a while now, but since we’ve posted a fair bit about food we thought we’d share with you the thoughts of the infamous and erudite Anthony Bourdain. In the first part of the video he heads to Cartagena to sample some fruits from the coast. We […]
I had heard many good things about Cartagena before coming to Colombia and I’m pleased to report I was not disappointed in the slightest. We arrived at the busy bus terminal after a comfortable, 4 hour bus journey. A short taxi ride took us through the bustling streets of what I can only describe as […]
On a Wednesday in Bogotá there’s little doubt about where to go. Although the bars and pubs in Zona Rosa are invariably busy, most of those looking for something a little wilder will head into the city’s centre to Quiebracanto for a night of drinking, dancing and a palpable potential for romance. –> Colombia Dolar […]
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. […]
Landing at the airport at Santa Marta, I felt the distinct difference in the warmer climate and I was looking forward to relaxing on a white sandy beach in Tayrona National Park. We spent a night in Santa Marta and had some delicious pizza at Ouzo, a Mediterranean restaurant that had come recommended by Paul […]