Colombia is more than coffee and emeralds, but also the largest number of Orchid species in the world. According to Wikipedia there are between 21,950 and 26,049 identified species in the world. This…
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Immigration Issues, Salsa, a Drum Circle and San Francisco: My Visit to the US
After a year and a half of my crazy life here in Colombia the time came to go home and visit my family. To date this is the longest separation internationally I have had…
10 Reasons Why it’s Healthier to Live in South America
South America is a vast continent of adventure, diversity and culture. It is also a source of some of the purest untouched natural resources in the world today. Untouched rainforests, pure waters, jungle adventures,…
The Travelers of South America
Being an open minded person doesn’t start overnight. It starts by leaving the things you know and are accustomed to and finding out what happens on the other side of the fence. It’s…
Salento: A Village of Artisans
We crossed up into Quindío by motorcycle, and had our doubts because there were dark angry clouds on the horizon ready to spill their tears out into the tropical woodlands. Another mile and we…
My Second Visit to El Choco, Colombia |Conflict Zone Tourism
The Department of El Choco, has a special type of fame in Colombia. It takes up a wide swath of the Pacific coast and has been a civil war hotspot for over 50 years.…
Hostel: El Viajero Cali, Colombia
Like a slice of gringo traveler paradise El Viajero (The Traveler) won’t leave you disappointed. Like an oasis in the desert the hostel is so comfortable and friendly to gringos you will wonder if…
The Cali Salsa Scene at Tin Tin Deo
The Cali Salsa scene is HOT!!! And it doesn’t wait for anybody! Its a pulsing breathing entity that will get your feet tapping and your fingers drumming.When the chance came for me to take…
Life Transitions: From the Ranch to Exotic Lands
My students giggled, some of them laughed hysterically and made comments in Spanish as I draw a picture on the board of the uterus of a cow. As I describe the arm and shoulder…
A Sunday Bicycle Ride
Sometimes I want to go out on Saturday night, catch the tiger by the tail and sleep in the next day. God bless my boyfriend for being the voice of reason and kicking my…
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