I remember traveling to Sri Lanka some years ago and being told that no matter how poor people were, going hungry was very rare as the abundance of fruit the country had to offer ensured there was always something to eat. Now I’m not sure if that’s the same here in Colombia, but certainly there’s […]
Category: Colombian Food
There’s so much to do in Bogotá that you could be here a year and still be learning about the intricacies of the city. It’s not only the Colombia’s capital, it’s also the premier place to discover a fine selection of international cuisine, art exhibitions and literary festivals. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Not everyone […]
One of the most important customs when traveling is to try the local drink. Often this is more or less unavoidable as any local you meet on a night out will be quick to ask if you’ve had the pleasure of trying it before buying you a glass. In Argentina, that drink is Fernet; in […]
One of the biggest surprises I have found in my time in Colombia has been the food. I don’t mean I was surprised by the quality – I was excited by the variety of fish and fruit I knew would be on offer, and I was told by a reliable source that the meat here […]
Food is a huge part of getting to know any culture and in Colombia it’s no different. Many of Colombia’s cities offer a wide variety of international cuisine, fast-food chains and, oddly, English-style pubs. But we think the best way to get to know about Colombia’s cuisine and, therefore, Colombia’s culture, is by sampling the […]