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It’s 6 o’clock in the morning and we’re met at the airport by my partner’s brother and best friend. After a bit of fumbling through customs and immigration, there are hugs, smiles and a beautiful bunch of flowers waiting for us, quickly making me feel welcome….
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La primera vez que viví en un país de habla hispana, no podía decir ni una sola palabra en español. En serio, ni una sola palabra, bueno estoy mintiendo, sabía dos palabras: ¡Hola y si! Rápidamente me inscribí en un curso. Empecé aprendiendo los diminutivos…
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One of the hardest things to do after a big trip is to get over the nostalgia you feel after that great travel buzz. I’ve had so much fun travelling to Colombia over the years but there are things that I definitely miss and have…
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Una de las mejores cosas de vivir en Colombia, y de hecho en cualquier lugar del mundo, es llegar a conocer la gente local. Pero como visitante en un nuevo país, dar el salto de la comunidad extranjera a la comunidad local puede ser difícil….
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This travel blog has been a real labour of love for me. I’ve been excitedly sharing stories about Colombia and attempting, from this humble piece of cyber real estate, to inspire people to learn more about a country that is too often stereotyped and misunderstood. Through videos, blog posts,…
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Image: Antonio J. Velez Q/CreativeComms Guadalajara de Buga is the formal name for this old city in Colombia founded in 1555 under the order of Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar. Buga is most famous for the Basílica del Señor de los Milagros which houses El Señor…
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If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Bogotá, you could do worse than the ‘most beautiful village in Boyacá.’ Monguí, former winner of the aforementioned title, sits on the side of a mountain in the Andean highlands, meaning that practically every…
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The travel industry is growing by leaps and bounds – that’s no secret! While the concept of holidaying remains more or less the same, a lot has changed when it comes to the way it is planned and executed. Gone are the days when holidays…
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Iaki Vallejo credits the loud stereos that blasted salsa tunes in her hometown of Cali for inspiring her to take steps toward a musical career. Her love of local rhythms and musical styles has taken her from Colombia to around the world. She lived in Italy for more than…
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Colombia is the only country in South America that has coasts along two oceans – the Atlantic and the Pacific. The Atlantic coast is extremely popular among tourists since it’s where Colombia’ most famous destinations are: Cartagena de Indias, San Andres Island and the Tayrona National…
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One thing I absolutely love about blogging is the fact that you can become part of a community of people from all around the world through your love of a shared topic. For me, I’ve been lucky enough to connect with and share stories about…
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It’s dusk and the light breeze is warm on my skin. A woman walks by in colourful shades of red, yellow and blue with a bowl of fruit on her head. “Melon, mango, pineapple!” she calls, as she walks slowly down the cobbled street. Colonial-style…
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I am a walking caricature of a Latina. I have curly dark hair, brown eyes, tan skin and hips that knock cups off tables. But even with my stereotypical Latina features, last name and my irrational anger for subpar flan, I have always felt like…
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A woman stands on a busy street in Bogota with a pole in her hand. “Minutos, minutos!”she calls. She leans the pole against the side of her hip. Metal chains are attached to five, six, seven mobile phones. My friend and I stop by the…
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The number of travellers visiting Colombia has increased each year for the last decade, so it’s no wonder there has been an influx of expats in Colombia, many of whom create blogs and provide valuable knowledge and insight into a country that is regularly in…
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