Tag Archives: Colombia

Bogota travel guide, the basics (Part 2)

So you’ve heard that Bogotá is pretty cool but you’re worried about safety? You wonder if maybe it will be too much to handle? They don’t have a subway? Will my electronics work there? Where can I go outside of the city that is nice and interesting? Well, worry no more! I am here to [...]

Bogotá travel guide, the basics (Part 1)

When you think about travel Latin America definitely offers fantastic destinations and Bogotá is one of them. With a size slightly larger than New York City or Rome, Bogotá is one of the major cities of the world, with an incredible array of touristic and cultural attractions for every taste. Tweet

15 key questions for choosing memorable travel souvenirs

I recently updated my Pinterest board called Travel Souvenir Obsession dedicated to all my cultural travel souvenirs at home! And in doing this exercise I re-discovered how heartwarming travel souvenirs can be, they remind you of where you’ve been, of the unforgettable people you’ve met and the fantastic experiences you’ve had. Many times you just [...]

Barranquilla Carnival 2012 – Carnaval de Barranquilla

If you want to party like there’s no tomorrow and get to know the fantastic culture of the Colombian Caribbean Coast, Barranquilla (Colombia) is definitely THE place. Especially starting this coming weekend, because the “Carnaval de Barranquilla” (Barranquilla Carnival) is about to begin! Tweet

Was the legend of El Dorado a true story?

The first rays of sun started to heat the cold morning as the dawn advanced into the day. The ceremony to receive the new appointed Zipa (ruler) of the Muisca was prepared. All the people were standing on the shore of the lagoon, Guatavita, for the ritual they were about to perform. A raft made [...]