There is a strange phenomena in Colombia that outsiders have a hard time wrapping their heads around. That the Colombian people as a whole are, drumroll please…..They’re mostly happy! In a country that…
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Pereira, Colombia: Fiestas de la Cosecha
My favorite time of year has always been the month of August. My birthday, some of my best friends have birthdays and best of all Harvest Festival in Pereira, my city of residence. Orchids,…
Pereira Jeep Parade
This separate post is a part of the Harvest Festival post which you can read HERE. The jeep culture is a very unique and important part of life in Colombia. These are the faithful…
The Hidden Treasure’s of Tolú: And How to Take Your Baby to the Beach!
Our arrival in Tolú was marked by the oppressively humid heat, a strong salty breeze and bicycle taxis clamoring for fares. We stumbled off the bus we had been on for 3 hours from…
How to Take Your Baby to the Rainforest
I don’t always recommend traveling to exotic places with children, but if you do here is my experience. I knew I was in trouble the Saturday morning when my husband rolled over and said…
When Travelers Will Go Hungry
As travelers we delight in trying the local fare and experimenting with tastes, flavors and textures. Especially in countries famous for their corn crops there are many varieties of corn aside from that which…
Cacao Puro del Choco: Nuestro Historia de Chocolate
Chocolate: un término que evoca sensualidad y sabor. Desde el chocolate amargo al chocolate dulce, el tipo de chocolate que prefieres dice mucho sobre el tipo de persona que eres. Los hombres suelen favorecer…
Being a Mother Abroad
Living abroad has its pitfalls, language, culture, and traditions are maybe subtly or even completely different. Having a family brings that into an even higher dimension of “strange.” When you intermarry into another culture…
Cacao Puro del Choco: The Story Behind Chocolate!
Chocolate, a term that conjures erotic sensation and taste. From bitter to sweet, the type of chocolate you enjoy can say a lot about who you are. Men will often enjoy chocolate that is…
Colombian Holy Week: A Street Party for Catholics!
My mom’s side of the family is so Catholic that the pope should be proud. As a result I grew up attending plenty of wedding masses and funeral masses whenever someone in the family get’s…
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