Open Minded Traveler

Morning Sickness Discoveries, Eating Tips and Solutions

Expat Parenting, Life Abroad June 17, 2014 openmindedtraveler

I am writing this story in Reno, Nevada USA, I have been here for a couple weeks visiting my family. Visits are always fun, informative and beneficial to my health. My mom feeds me wholesome good food, she loads me up on supplements and new rules for how I eat…

10 Reasons Why it’s Healthier to Live in South America

Life Abroad, Travel May 18, 2014 openmindedtraveler

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, its all here for those brave enough to jump in and take advantage of the opportunity,…

The Travelers of South America

Travel April 29, 2014 openmindedtraveler

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 developed by immersion in other cultures, by being at the mercy of strangers when you are…

Salento: A Village of Artisans

Travel April 17, 2014 openmindedtraveler

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 had to put on our rain ponchos. We almost gave up but then we came out…

Restaurant Review: Crepes & Waffles, A healthy style restaurant with decadent desserts

Reviews April 13, 2014 openmindedtraveler

Nothing kicks off Holy Week in Colombia like having a nice lunch out with a good friend! Tamsin is a vegetarian, I am a wanna-be, meat eating vegetarian who moonlights as a vegan. Together we can be a bit picky and eating out would be a headache if it wasn’t…

The Colombian Orchid Culture in Pereira | Lifestyle

Culture March 16, 2014 openmindedtraveler

Discover an often overlooked Colombian orchid culture in Pereira and the Coffee Region. Colombian Orchid Culture The national flower of Colombia is Cattleya trianae. And Colombia, has more orchid species than any other part of the world. Behind the scenes of this world famous biodiversity are the people who love, cherish and cultivate the Orchids of Colombia.…

Top 10 Most Annoying Things About Life in Colombia | Lifestyle

Culture, Life Abroad February 27, 2014 openmindedtraveler

Life abroad is a unique investigation of how the rest of the world gets by day to day. Sometimes we find out that life is different in other countries and sometimes better. Being open minded becomes much more important in these situations. And, not all of us react as gracefully…

Lucerna Review: Swiss European Style Bakery and Restaurant

Culture February 2, 2014 openmindedtraveler

It is very rare in the modern world of today to find businesses as ethical and environmentally friendly as Lucerna. More than just a restaurant Lucerna is also a bakery, pastry shop, family style restaurant and most of all a model of ethical and sustainable business. In a discussion with…

My Second Visit to El Choco, Colombia |Conflict Zone Tourism

Culture, Life Abroad, Travel January 6, 2014 openmindedtraveler

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. In ancient legends, it is a place of mysticism, magic and the nightmares of Colombian children.…

Hostel: El Viajero Cali, Colombia

Reviews, Travel October 17, 2013 openmindedtraveler

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 you are actually in South America. Featuring a pool, hot showers (that actually do work), free…

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