It’s approaching Holy Week (Semana Santa), and in Colombia that’s kind of a big deal, even comparable to Christmas (see our Noche de las Velitas and Colombian Christmas traditions post for more on that). Most Colombians get the entire week off work, and so a lot of travelling gets done. A popular place to visit […]
Category: Colombian Culture
Yesterday we wrote about how Colombia is becoming the hottest travel destination of 2012. With increased press coverage, many people are beginning to see the truth about travel to Colombia: it’s safe, it’s affordable and it’s unforgettable. For those hardened travellers that relish the opportunity to explore undiscovered lands, however, this growth in popularity isn’t necessarily […]
Hello all, JL here –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– We know we have blogged about this many times: Q: Is it spelled ColOmbia or ColUmbia? A: There’s only one way to spell it, in English or Spanish: Our country’s name is Colombia , not ColUmbia. So as an homage to all those “What I think …” […]
Mar 12
Colombia – The Hottest Travel Destination of 2012 according to National Geographic, Gadling, The New York Times and many more….
What makes a travel destination stand out? Great beaches? Rich culture? Variety? Originality? A sense of being a pioneer? –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– As anyone who has ever been will be quick to tell you, these are all things that Colombia has. From the relentless pace of life in the country’s cultural mecca, Bogotá, […]
People say believe half of what you see and none of what you hear. Nonetheless, it’s hard to help being confused; what you hear on the grapevine can be pretty convincing, especially if that’s all you hear. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Such is the case with Colombia. For many what they see in Hollywood […]
Mar 08
Dia de la Mujer in Colombia: A list of remarkable Colombian women on International Women’s Day
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Today is International Women’s Day and here at the Colombia Travel Blog we want to pay homage some of the most remarkable Colombian women we know of. Some are controversial, some are shining stars of music and Hollywood, some are actually made up by one of the greatest writers […]
On the 2nd of March 2012, we at the Colombia Travel Blog visited the Colombia Travel Mart. We asked people from all around the world to describe Colombia in just 3 words. Here’s what they said: –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Seeing so many people from all around the world coming here because of an interest […]
In a world where the knowledge of different cultures is proliferating, there are still some small tics in each place you go that will catch you by surprise. Did you know, for example, that in Tibet it’s considered polite to stick out your tongue at a guest? Or that in Albania nodding your head means […]
Bogota is a sprawling metropolis that almost 10 million people call home. To simplify things, the good people at the street naming council of Bogota decided that they’d implement a number system on the roads, instead of road names. The obvious intention is that it’s easier to find where you are. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) […]
Today the Colombia Travel Blog visited the Colombia Travel Mart, and found ourselves inspired by the huge push Proexport and Colombia.Travel are giving Colombia. As well as a few of the Official Bloggers, we met tourism professionals from all over the world: China, Japan, England, Canada, the US, Argentina, Spain, Germany and more. It shows: […]