Today marks the end of my time in Colombia. For the last 6 months I have been living in Medellin, the country’s second largest city, A place which I now call home. And as I begin my new chapter in Panama and Central America, I am contemplating things I didn’t expect to. This week I… Continue Reading…
Whether it’s salsa, tango or cumbia, dancing is a huge part of the culture in Latin America and having lived here for the last six months, I have come across all different types of genres that I never even knew existed before I arrived on this continent. Here’s a guide to my favourite Latin America… Continue Reading…
If you go to the north of Colombia, there is a place that should definitely not be missed on your itinerary. Just one hour from the city of Santa Marta is the most incredible place in Colombia – Tayrona National Park. With mangrove swamps, thorny scrubland and giant boulders, Parque Tayrona is the perfect site… Continue Reading…
Travelling passion that is. It was a day that I never ever thought would come. “Travel is in my blood,” I used to say proudly, knowing that wanderlust was just another part of me, just as much as my passion for writing and dancing. Travel was, what I thought was an addiction, and as I… Continue Reading…
“Listen to my song” he cried. Then he sang, in a voice that was barely audible and one which I could not comprehend. He had his stand, he had his five minutes of fame yet there was no audience to listen, just a tour group of international travellers walking past. And I moved past this… Continue Reading…
It was once one of the poorest areas in Medellin but walking around the neighbourhood of Comuna Trece admiring the street art, I tried to picture what it must have been like for the residents just three years before. As well as one of the poorest, this had also been one of the most dangerous… Continue Reading…
A Tale of Ransom & Robbery Okay, so this title may sound misleading and it’s not actually me being held to ransom or even robbed but you’ll get my drift as you read through the story… Sometimes when you travel, you become complacent and forget about the dangers. During a weekend trip to Salento, a… Continue Reading…
For the first time in my life, I have lost count of the time I have been somewhere. Has it been 2 months, 10 weeks or possibly even longer? All I know is that since I have been living in Medellín, my life has been a blur; a whirlwind of events that I know I… Continue Reading…
It claims to have the best view in the world and once you’ve climbed the 600 plus steps you’ll realise why. With a panoramic view to rival the Harbour of Rio de Janeiro (or so I am told), Guatape in Colombia will literally take your breath away. As you gaze at the view, at… Continue Reading…
Tell someone you’re travelling to Colombia and the look of shock on their face says it all. Once known as the cocaine capital of the world and too dangerous for tourists, this country is fast-becoming a favourite destination for travellers. Here’s some facts about Colombia which may surprise you: 1. Did you know that Colombia… Continue Reading…
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