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…
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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
Update — August 2026: San José del Palmar has suddenly become known around the world after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake of August 10, 2026 struck approximately 5 km east of the town. I first…
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…
Learning to Dance Salsa in Colombia
Time to hit the South American dance floor. I am learning to dance salsa in Colombia. It’s a new challenge!! Dancing is an activity that truly transcends language and culture. When you dance salsa…
Cali Colombia Museo de Oro Calima
One of my recent adventures in Cali Colombia Museo de Oro Calima! Along the way I went to the Cali Museo de Oro. In the exhibit guests learn about the different styles and figures…
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