There is something special about climbing a mountain and reaching its peak. Whether it takes months of preparation or is just a relaxed hike on the weekend, there is a sense of accomplishment and connection when you look out at the landscape in front of you and get that I did it feeling. –> Colombia […]

Cali, it’s the third largest city in Colombia, where the people party hard, wear the least amount of clothing and hey, they might even be the biggest eaters too! –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– I’ve been eating my way around the city and my pants are slowly getting tighter. Is that why everyone dances so […]

No, that’s not a typo and yes, I know, Cali is the Salsa capital of the WORLD. But it isn’t all salsa bars and fancy footwork in this city caliente. No matter what music you like or what you like to do, there is a lot going on in Cali and you’re bound to find […]

Once upon a time guide books and websites suggested that people travelling around Colombia only jet around via plane. Buses, particularly at night, were a big no no. Now, things have changed and buses are all good in most areas. But, what mode of transport should you take while you’re travelling around Colombia? Bus or […]

There’s a guy that lives high above the city of Bogotá. Who listens to Radiohead and drinks too much coffee. He takes photos of his world and shares a little bit of his soul with everyone who sees them. His name’s Tulio Vesga and here are his photos of Colombia, his country. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Cololmbia. […]

It’s not every day that someone asks you to jump off a bridge. You’d think I might take it as an insult, but actually it seemed like a pretty good idea at the time. I was in Tena, just out of La Mesa, about 60km from Bogotá, and I was spending the day hiking, abseiling, rock-hopping […]