Safety in Colombia Week, Day 3! Today we are focusing on the side of Colombia most people don’t expect to see: the new image which is being cultivated by cities like Bogotá and Medellín as centres of culture and diversity, far from the stereotypical image of bombs and kidnappings which many people still unfortunately have. –> […]
Category: Colombian Gastronomy
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 […]
If you’re from Colombia, you may well be thinking yourself ‘The Great Arepa Debate? What debate? Whether arepas are awesome or incredible?’. This is because here in Colombia, arepas are a staple of the diet, akin to pasta in Italy, cheese in France or beer in England. As one of our Twitter friends says, ‘if […]
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 an […]
When people think of travel to Colombia, few think of the leafy streets and progressive architecture of Medellin, nor the stunning colonial streets of Cartagena, the buzzing streets of Cali or the cosmopolitan Bogota. Inevitably, most people will think these cities look something like this: –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Not true, Mr. Hollywood. In […]
There are some rivalries in history that eclipse trifling matters such as War, Religion, Independence and History; where issues such as Right and Left, Suppression and Liberty, Governments and Control are forgotten. Mere incidentals in the face of the bigger picture; the bigger issues. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– We’re talking important questions like: Who […]
I recently found this link on 9gag about breakfasts from all around the world. While it might be slightly misinformed about a few things, it’s still fun to see some typical dishes from around the world, and it got me thinking about Colombia and its love of soup. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– When I […]
Those with only a little time in Colombia can grapple with decisions on where to go for weeks. There’s so much on offer here that it seems a shame to go to some places while not to others but, alas, such is life with a full-time job. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Our series, ‘Decisions, […]
Hello All, –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– I’d like to post our first Colombia Travel Blog post of 2012 by introducing you to Liliana Gutierrez, a Colombian Entrepeneur who co-owns and runs Esta es Colombia Cena Show along with her husband Oscar Londonho. Those of us who work in the Colombia travel industry know how difficult […]
Villa de Leyva is one of Colombia’s most romantic destinations. Here, colonial charm meets relaxation and fine-dining, making it a great place to spend a long weekend or a few days away from the city. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– One of the best times to travel to Villa de Leyva is around Christmas, when […]