Backpacking in Colombia: Costs, Tips and Places to See
Colombia was once more famous for murders and cocaine than colonial towns and beautiful vistas, but those old preconceptions are changing. It’s so much more …
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7 Things to Do in Bogota, Colombia: A Day in the Old Town
Another day, another old town. Colombia is full of them. Not that I was complaining though — there’s always fun to be had while walking …
The Best Things to Do in Barichara, One of the Nicest Small Towns in Colombia
It’s fair to say I’m a bit of a colonial town fanatic. I love the cobblestone streets, terracotta tiles and ancient churches, but most of …
Behind the City Walls of Cartagena, Colombia
Rain pounded the streets of Cartagena. Due to poorly chosen footwear (this seems to be a recurring theme in my travels) we had to walk …
Villa de Leyva: 130 Million Years of Colombian History
I watched Jurassic World recently and two things struck me: How did that too stupid to be funny guy from Parks and Recreation become a …
Crossing the Border between Colombia and Ecuador: Ipiales to Otavalo
Crossing the border between Colombia and Ecuador at Ipiales was a laid back affair — the actual border crossing took less than an hour and …
A Night in the Tatacoa Desert, Colombia
Footprints guided us through the red labyrinth section of the Tatacoa Desert. We were surrounded by cracked red hills and rugged rock formations, like a midget …
The Smiling Statues of San Agustin, Colombia
The smiling statues of San Agustin are a bit of a mystery to tourists and archaeologists alike. Who built them? Why did they build them? …