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…
Author: openmindedtraveler
Erin Donaldson is an American writer, cultural correspondent and longtime expat who has lived in Colombia since 2013. Her work explores travel, culture, relationships, identity and the realities of building a life abroad.
After nearly 14 years in Colombia, she is now spending time traveling through Mexico and writing from the perspective of someone who has lived long enough outside the United States to question many of the assumptions she once took for granted.
Through Open Minded Traveler, Erin writes candidly about dating, alternative relationship structures, sexuality, cultural differences and the ways travel can challenge conventional ideas about how people are supposed to live and connect.
Blog posts
Nobody Cares About Single Moms
Why YOU Should Care About Single Moms As a single mom living boldly in Colombia, I’ve faced challenges that tested my spirit—but they’ve also fueled my passion for life and inspired my eBook, Passport…
Colombian Dating Culture: 6 Lessons From the Coffee Axis
Updated August 2026: I originally wrote this article in 2018, when my understanding of relationships in Colombia was still being shaped by a handful of very intense experiences. Some of my conclusions have changed.…
How to Enjoy the Perfect Luxury Trip to Miami | Guest Post
Known for its amazing beaches, food, art, entertainment and diverse culture, Miami, Florida is a great place for that once-in-a-lifetime visit. It is also famous for its luxurious and exotic lifestyle. If you are ready…
Guest Post | 11 Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in Sri Lanka
Just like their native spices, a honeymoon in Sri Lanka has many flavors by way of culture, natural beauty, and warm beautiful people that the trip and the experience is a once in a…
The Colombian Dating Game | A.K.A. My Unique Experience
Colombian Dating is crazy – even more so if you are foreign.
The 8 Top Talents of Travel Bloggers
There are thousands of travel blogs on the web. It’s one of the most popular niches for blog writing after beauty and fashion, health and fitness, and food and drink. Some bloggers do it…
The Two Day Two Night Guide to Cali, Colombia
Simmering in the heat of it’s warmer low altitude tropical microclimate – is Cali, Colombia. A city that has been plagued by violence and upheaval for years, yet still attracts tourists, English teachers and…
My Dream Fitness Vacation in Colombia
Where my personal habits and healthy lifestyle comes with me onto the wide open road. Come along for the ride as I propose my “My Dream Fitness Vacation in Colombia,” from the perspective of my…
Open Minded Traveler Featured on Colombia Calling Radio | Travel
Over a year ago, I made my first appearance on Colombia Calling radio – right before I began a new project which shut down Open Minded Traveler for a year. Now I’m back with new stories and inspiration after having…
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