The moment my foot touched the ground in Quinchía, something inside me shifted—it was destiny, but only at the right time. My thoughts drifted back to when Carolina first reached out, telling me about a hidden gem…
Author: openmindedtraveler
English Teacher, Freelancer, Chocolate Entrepreneur and Traveler!!
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Cabalgata – An Incredible Horse Adventure in Colombia
One of Colombia’s most unique and underappreciated cultural traditions is the Cabalgata—a traditional trail ride or horse parade. A Cabalgata can take many forms, from riding with a group between pueblos to trotting down the main street…
How to Surthrive COVID-19
Finding Balance in Challenging Times The most striking—and paradoxical—aspect of our current reality is that, no matter where we are, we’re all facing similar challenges. Lockdowns, government restrictions, and daily struggles impact our ability to move forward…
Life in Colombia, During Coronavirus
Oh shucks, I just scheduled two appointments for a day I don’t have for going out. And, then I am automatically re-calculating where I get off the bus to avoid the CAI, or local…
COVID-19 Fear, Loathing and Chocolate in Colombia
I absolutely love eating and drinking Chocolate in Colombia, but I LOATHE the over-the-top COVID-19 Dicktatorial CONTROL of a small city in the middle of the Coffee Axis, which I happen to call home!…
Beauty Queens in Colombia, Trophy Wives or Social Leaders?
Beauty pageants are still a major part of Colombian culture. Women from across the country compete tirelessly from a young age, striving to prove that they are the most beautiful, the most talented, and even the most…
15 Lessons Learned From Living in Colombia
The Things I Have Learned Living in Colombia is meant to help you take the shortcut I wish I had when I first moved here. These are things which will help you survive and…
Nobody Cares About Single Moms
If you are a single mom who is struggling – don’t reach out to family and friends hoping they will help you, or even support your projects. Our time has come and gone. In…
Raped, Robbed and Screwed Over in Colombia
There are good times and fun to be had in South America. Come along and discover How to Get Raped, Robbed and Screwed Over in Colombia. Where I am actually going to lay out the…
6 Tips Colombian Dating Culture | Coffee Axis
Colombian Dating Culture is somewhere between total exhilaration and a complete shitshow. In other words, it is a roller coaster not meant for the weak of heart. The one thing I have learned over…
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