Last month marked a whole year since I had left the Colombian city of Medellin, a city I had called home for 18 months of my life. Since then I have travelled through South America, visited a refugee camp in Lebanon and spent a few days in Andorra. As much as I am adjusting to… Continue Reading…
The Colombian government may have just announced a definite ceasefire with the Farc rebels but in some areas in Colombia war is still a reality. Colombia has one of the largest numbers of displaced people in the world and the children and young people are prime targets for armed groups. Children here are afraid to… Continue Reading…
Tatacoa Desert is a semi-desert just 6 hours from Bogota, Colombia. Here’s my experience of visiting the Desierto de la Tatacoa Being solo never means that you are alone on your travels. After leaving Medellin I must admit that I was pretty much an emotional wreck, crying easily and spending the evening in my… Continue Reading…
Bullfighting was introduced to Colombia in the 16th Century. I visited Plaza de Toros Manizales to find out more about bullfighting and its history. Bullfighting was introduced to South America in the 16th Century with Colombia as one of the most important countries, but more recently popularity of the ‘sport’ has decreased and due… Continue Reading…
After being in Medellin for so long, I decided it was time to try somewhere else in Colombia. Manizales had been on my radar for a while and was only 4 hours from Medellin. Manizales is the capital of the Caldas region and was founded in 1848. Situated in the coffee region of the country,… Continue Reading…
Comuna 13 It used to be one of the poorest and most dangerous neighbourhoods in Medellin but Comuna 13 is now becoming one of the city’s biggest successes. Walking around this colourful area with its funky street art, it is hard to believe that this was once the most violent neighbourhood in Colombia’s second city. … Continue Reading…
Colombian Orphans During my time in Colombia, I visited the Emiliani Project to find out more about Colombian orphans and how I could help. “My name is Gilbert,” he said in impressive English. “I’m on a bag of coffee.” His face beamed as he said the last sentence and I reached out my hand to… Continue Reading…
Chiva Tour Cartagena It was during my trip to Cartagena that I came across a novel way of utilising transport: on a Cartagena chiva bus tour. Originally known for transporting people around Colombia, these unique, colourful buses with a character of their own, now spend their nights (and days) transporting tourists around the old walled… Continue Reading…
I thought I had seen it all but Christmas in Colombia definitely tops the bill for the best Christmas displays and as I spend an understated Christmas Day in a hostel in Panama City surrounded by Russians, Americans and other nationalities, I can’t help wishing I was back celebrating in Colombia. The festivities begin as early… Continue Reading…
Medellin is full of bars and restaurants and no matter what type of bar you are into there are plenty to choose from. Here’s the best nightlife in Medellin Colombia Now that I am in Panama, I find that I am missing Colombia – the culture, the people, the dancing and especially the Medellin night… Continue Reading…
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