I’m not always on TV, but when I am I speak Spanish. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Last week I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Caracol TV about this very blog, the Colombia Travel Blog. I talked all about travel to Bogota and living in Colombia and got to do some bowling and drink […]
Tag: Famous Colombians
One of the things you can’t fail to notice on a Colombia vacation is the country’s love of music. It’s not just the fact that music is ubiquitous, but that everyone seems to know every word and sing or dance at every opportunity, including taxi drivers, bus drivers, people in pubs and even just people on […]
It seems congratulations are in order from everyone at See Colombia Travel to Colombian striker Radamel Falcao García Zárate (that’s Falcao to you and me) for his stunning performance in yesterdays Europa League final, confirming what we here at Colombia Travel Blog have long suspected about the awesome potential of Colombian football. Falcao has been all […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Fernando Botero, the globally renowned Colombian artist, turns 80 today, and to celebrate his life we here at See Colombia have put together 80 facts about Señor Botero (some may or may not be true): His full name is Fernando Botero Angulo. He was born in Medellin, Colombia […]
So we’ve heard what people from all around the world have said about why you should come to Colombia, and we at the Colombia Travel Blog have made our feelings pretty clear, too. We’re also part of a group of Official Travel Bloggers in Colombia that includes over 30 expats from all over the world […]
Colombians that venture abroad in search of fortune and fame are often viewed in a mixed light back in their home country – not for their ambition, but because they might sell short some of their identity in order to appease their potential audiences. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Not so with Barranquilla-born Sofia Vergara, […]
There are a handful of great actors that never force their way into the spotlight and therefore fly under the radar of the celebrity chasing public. The first example I can think of is John Cazale, probably better known as Fredo Corleone in The Godfather. Another good example is John Leguizamo, who you’ll recognise from […]
Colombia’s main contribution to the art world has undoubtedly been the paintings and sculptures of Medellín born Fernando Botero. Botero is a popular figure in modern art and, owing to his distinct style, he boasts critical acclaim worldwide as well as recognition and appreciation from those with little interest in art. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) […]