Colombia
Salento, a vibrant town in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region
For those visiting both Medellín and Bogotá, a stop-over in Salento, Colombia’s coffee region gem, between them is a must. Deep in Quindío, Salento is a small town that has managed to maintain its misty mountain charm. Two of ……
Filandia, a less touristic alternative to Salento
The coffee region in Colombia remains Andy’s favourite part of the country. Imagine rolling green valleys, colourfully-painted balconies and little old men wearing traditional hats riding their horses down country paths. Oh, and the occasional howler monkey, too. As Salento……
Colombia travel with a teen: all you need to know
In all our 7 months of life and travel in Colombia so far, we’ve been pretty much always in the presence of just adults. However, the arrival of my (Lozzy’s) auntie and 13-year-old cousin, Luca, in August 2019 forced us…
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, the city’s natives, weekend breaks & day trips from Bogota are so important to get away…
Mompóx, Colombia, a pueblo frozen in time
Mompóx, Colombia (pronounced MomPOSH or MomPOSS, and confusingly sometimes spelt Mompós) is a town frozen in time. Beautiful yellow colonial architecture, cobbled streets and chalupa longboats taxi-ing people across the river make this a special place to see for yourself.…
Rating the paradise beaches of Providencia Island, Colombia
**2020-21 emergency situation** In November 2020, Isla de Providencia was absolutely devastated by Hurricane Iota. While thankfully all but 2 of the islanders survived, what’s been left of the island’s infrastructure is heart-breaking. Barely a single building has a roof.…
An honest review: Crab Cay Boutique Lodge, Isla de Providencia
**Isla de Providencia emergency situation** In November 2020, Isla de Providencia was absolutely devastated by Hurricane Iota. While thankfully all but 2 of the islanders survived, what’s been left of the island’s infrastructure is heart-breaking. Barely a single building has…
Isla de Providencia, Colombia’s unspoilt paradise island
**Isla de Providencia emergency situation** In November 2020, Isla de Providencia was absolutely devastated by Hurricane Iota. While thankfully all but 2 of the islanders survived, what’s been left of the island’s infrastructure is heart-breaking. Barely a single building has…
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 2 weeks in Bogota, using it as a base to have a normal working life during…
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 break from Bogotá, and whilst being a chilled place with fresh air it’s also packed … Continue…
Choachí & Cascada La Chorrera, Colombia’s tallest waterfall 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 by tourists. However, it’s easily made our list of best day-trips from Bogotá. At a … Continue…
Barichara: How to have an enchanting time in Colombia’s prettiest town
Welcome to Santander’s Barichara, Colombia’s prettiest town. While some places can seem over-hyped once you actually get there, with Barichara we can absolutely see why it was given this title. Unlike other pretty pueblos that have stunning centres but plain-looking…
If we only had 2 weeks: Colombia itinerary
I’ve been lucky enough that a location independent business meant that I could travel extra slow. If this is an option to you, I strongly recommend that you take your time; really getting to know and appreciate each country you’re…
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 two minds as to whether to even mention it anywhere online. Then we remembered how low…
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, and for the ease of it, Tequendama Falls made it into our list of best day-trips … Continue…
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 small, peaceful town that sits nearby, on the edge of the Tominé Reservoir (which some people…
Ipiales, home to Colombia’s most striking church
Right on the border with Ecuador, Ipiales is one of the first towns you’ll get to if entering Colombia via bus. If no buses are around, a taxi from the border office into town should cost no more than ……
Cartagena, Colombia’s enchanting Caribbean burst of culture
We ended up spending far too long in Cartagena, Colombia (full name Cartagena de las Indias), but loved it anyway. A hotspot for cruises with direct flights from Miami, it has a very different feel to the rest of Colombia.…
Santa Fe de Antioquia: An easy Medellín day-trip to a characterful Colombian pueblo
Not often visited by tourists, but still with enough of an eye for tourism to cater to non-residents, Santa Fe de Antioquia is an excellent day trip from Medellín if you’d like to see more of small town Colombia. With…
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 that a large part of our first few days in a new place is often spent…
