Bogotá & beyond
Bogotá Basics: When to visit, what to pack, how to get around & more
Bogotá is a pretty intimidating city when you first get here, and it’s not always easy to pick up how things work here straight … More
Top spots for nightlife in Bogotá, Colombia; whether chilled beers or a crazy night out
Nightlife in Bogotá really is a banger; this city comes aliiiiive at night. There are plenty of bars to go to if you just … More
Is Bogotá safe to travel and live in 2022? 16 tips for keeping safe in Colombia
‘Is Bogota safe?’ are three words that fill travel forums and hostel common areas alike. In my view, yes, Bogota is safe. But you … More
Bogotá Eats: Brunch, lunch and dinner in Colombia’s capital
Well, it goes without saying that the 7 months we’ve spent in Bogotá have left us plump and content. There are so many restaurants … More
Best weekend breaks & day trips from Bogotá (without flying!)
As with any huge city, one of the best things about Bogotá is being able to get out of Bogotá. That’s why for Rolos, … More
Amazing things to do in Bogotá, Colombia’s highly under-rated capital
Bogotá totally took us by surprise during our travels. From other travellers’ reviews, we expected to hate this orange-bricked metropolis, but after our first … More
Villa de Leyva: Colombia’s stunning white pueblo
The jewel of Boyacá! Just 3-4 hours from Bogotá, Villa de Leyva is a well-preserved step back in time. It’s a popular city … More
La Chorrera, Colombia’s tallest waterfall in Choachí (just outside Bogotá!)
Despite only being an hour and a half from Bogotá, Choachí and the hike to the nearby Cascada La Chorrera are rarely mentioned … More
Quebrada Las Gachas, Guadalupe: Colombia’s natural plunge pools
Honestly, when we first got to Guadalupe, Santander and the nearby natural plunge pools phenomenon of Quebrada Las Gachas in Colombia, we were in … More
Salto del Tequendama, Bogotá’s haunted waterfall
The beauty of Tequendama Falls (Salto del Tequendama in Spanish) is that it’s only actually a simple half day trip from Bogotá, … More
Guatavita, the lake that inspired the legend of El Dorado
Guatavita is the name used to describe both the lake at the centre of the legend of El Dorado (seen the film?) and the … More
Best workspaces for digital nomads in Bogotá, Colombia
Being digital nomads isn’t all breezy. Instagram may tell you that we work on the beach, piña colada in hand, but the truth is … More
A guide to the best neighbourhoods of Bogotá, Colombia
There is a huge number of Bogota neighbourhoods, so we’ve provided a brief guide to the vibes of each one we spent a lot … More
