Prepare to get offended, robbed, cheated and disappointed. Because, despite the many benefits of living in this beautiful country – with people we generally like, they will try to engañar, or cheat us at…
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
A Holistic Experience in Bogota
Brick, concrete, graffiti, fresh coffee and mountain views all come to mind when I think of Bogota, Colombia. It’s a city of danger with a side of excellent cuisine made fresh by Colombians who…
7 Best Equestrian Vacations in Colombia
Imagine riding up to a waterfall and taking the ultimate selfie while on the back of a horse! Colombia has a surprising amount of opportunity and advantages for equestrian vacations where horse lovers will find…
My Favorite Homesickness Remedy: Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes | Lifestyle
“Can’t you see that its just raining, ain’t no need to go outside.” Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson Beautiful words which I think of each time I make this recipe for these delicious Gluten-…
Change Your Life by Traveling With Confidence | Guest Post By Jane Clements
Travel makes you brave, strong and fearless. Come along with us and let us help you Change Your Life, by traveling with confidence! Editors Note: This is a very special guest post that Jane…
My Life in Pereira, Colombia | Lifestyle
How does a cowgirl from Nevada find herself blogging about Coffee and Horses in Colombia? I’m going to tell you the short version. And, I wouldn’t have it any other way. It has its…
Homesickness & Life Abroad | Lifestyle
I want to touch on a topic which has been very near and dear to my heart lately. Missing home when you have committed to moving abroad, and have been abroad long enough to…
Cockroach Facts And Philosophy
Ew! Gross! I Need Help Killing Cockroaches Anyone who has seen the 1996 classic movie Joe’s Apartment, is probably mentally traumatized on some level. Even more so if you have ever dealt with cockroaches…
A Personal Musing | Peace in Colombia, Is this real?
The moment has come – almost. Peace in Colombia is finally starting to become a real thing. According to some, it is only a gloss veneer of political maneuvering. For others, it is the…
Three Days in Bogota and Three Ways to Do it Right
When the recent meet-up of the Colombian Bloggers Association gave me 3 days in Bogota, it turned into an adventure that could have happened several different ways. And, I wanted to share 3 ways…
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