Not all Brits are as informed about Colombia as my dad

Sure, you might say that you can never spend too long in Colombia. But there are definite signs that you have gone native, and the Colombianization has been complete. Here are some of our favourites: –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– You say ‘que pena’ instinctively This Colombian phrase for saying ‘I’m sorry’ initially confused and […]

Best Latin AMERIcan travel blog

We’re thrilled to announce that yesterday, the 24th of March, the Bloggies announced their winners and we were number 1. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– This is great news for us and a real boost for the team. As you’ll no doubt have seen, we’ve worked really hard to make this blog what it is today and […]

No, it’s not something rude to do with Santa Claus. In a country where you’ll see taxi-drivers; ladies dolled up in high heels; and muscle-bound men in singlet-tops crossing themselves repetitively and fervently when they pass under the shadow of one of Colombia’s countless churches, it’s little suprise that the week leading up to Easter […]