“Hey, how you doing today? You look awesome by the way. Welcome to Four Points at Sheraton in San Jose…” This was America, and this – was the most enthusiastic receptionist I had ever met (apart from the one I met in Turkey who took me jogging and then invited me to stay with her… 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…
(I wanted to write this post to help anyone who may be struggling to get over a divorce whether it was their decision or the choice was taken out of their hands. This is my story and experience of divorce. I hope it helps someone). When you come through the other side of divorce, you’ll… Continue Reading…
After two weeks of living at the eco hostel, I was ready to start my life as an expat and coming back to Medellin felt like coming home and I couldn’t wait to stay here long term. When you’re looking at moving to a city with just your backpack for your belongings, the only thing… Continue Reading…
I listened as the rumbling grew closer, then the rain began to pour, hitting the palm trees and bouncing onto the garden below. I was all alone on a Colombian mountain with only a cat for company and as the sound of thunder exploded across the sky, I found myself wishing… that I had gone… Continue Reading…
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