One of the benefits of living in Colombia is the beauty and diversity of the flora and fauna. Not only does Colombia have 10% of all the plant species in the world but it…
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An Expat in a Changing World
There is an ancient Chinese curse that says “May your life be interesting…” and in some ways that can be poignantly true. Some other guy even said “ignorance is bliss” while another one was…
10 Facts About Life in South America
Here it is, good, bad and the ugly about life in South America. The crazy, weird and even sad facts which will make you laugh, cry or even grimace. #1 Walking on the Sidewalk…
Bicycle Adventures in Colombia!
“Estas bien amor?” says my Colombiano boyfriend as I gasp for air and struggle to keep pedaling up the hill. “Si, vamos!” I reply. I simply refuse to quit even though my legs hate…
The Colombia Travel Guide
Here it is the post you have all been waiting for….the tips and tricks of traveling in Colombia. If 25 years of road trips, airplane flights, hitchhiking and a few international voyages are enough…
My Three Day Hike in San Jose del Palmer in El Choco |Conflict Zone Tourism
When I was a child I loved the adventure movies. Romancing the Stone, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Indiana Jones and The Jewel of the Nile were just a few of the films that…
Home Sweet Hostal
At Sayfa Hostal…
An Intense Travel Experience Crossing La Linea to Pereira
Crossing La Linea from Ibague, in the department of Tolima, to the city of Pereira, in the department of Risaralda. Here’s a picture I snapped with my cell phone at the very top of…
La Linea, Hippy Burn-Outs and Robbed: Safe Travel in Bogota
Updated September 2025 | Safe Travel in Bogota In 2013, my backpacking adventure through South America brought me to Colombia, a country bursting with vibrant culture, jaw-dropping landscapes, and a few unexpected challenges. From…
A Street Party, A Power Outage and Pizza
What a crazy night! After a wonderful dance class I am hoofing it for la casa and I run across all these people on a side street. Upon closer inspection I realize people are…
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