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7 Best Equestrian Vacations in Colombia

Travel May 15, 2017 openmindedtraveler

Imagine riding up to a waterfall and taking the ultimate selfie while on the back of a horse! Colombia has a surprising amount of opportunity and advantages for equestrian vacations where horse lovers will find their paradise. Come along with us as I start a new section on this blog dedicated…

My Favorite Homesickness Remedy: Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes | Lifestyle

“Can’t you see that its just raining, ain’t no need to go outside.” Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson Beautiful words which I think of each time I make this recipe for these delicious Gluten- Free Banana Pancakes! Especially with all this crazy rain we have received over the last year…

Change Your Life by Traveling With Confidence | Guest Post By Jane Clements

Travel April 28, 2017 openmindedtraveler

Travel makes you brave, strong and fearless. Come along with us and let us help you Change Your Life, by traveling with confidence! Editors Note: This is a very special guest post that Jane and I have been talking about doing for some time. I met Jane in Cali Colombia…

My Life in Pereira, Colombia | Lifestyle

Life Abroad April 24, 2017 openmindedtraveler

How does a cowgirl from Nevada find herself blogging about Coffee and Horses in Colombia? I’m going to tell you the short version. And, I wouldn’t have it any other way. It has its ups and downs, and even a few side-ways. The main thing is that despite the challenges,…

Homesickness & Life Abroad | Lifestyle

Life Abroad April 17, 2017 openmindedtraveler

I want to touch on a topic which has been very near and dear to my heart lately. Missing home when you have committed to moving abroad, and have been abroad long enough to feel anxious and stuck on your home place, your family and the friends you grew up…

Cockroach Facts And Philosophy

Life Abroad August 8, 2016 openmindedtraveler

Ew! Gross! I Need Help Killing Cockroaches Anyone who has seen the 1996 classic movie Joe’s Apartment, is probably mentally traumatized on some level. Even more so if you have ever dealt with cockroaches in your own home or apartment. And a love story is probably not going to be…

A Personal Musing | Peace in Colombia, Is this real?

International Politics and Issues, El Choco June 23, 2016 openmindedtraveler

The moment has come – almost. Peace in Colombia is finally starting to become a real thing. According to some, it is only a gloss veneer of political maneuvering. For others, it is the final resolution of the war that maybe has killed a father, brother or uncle. Peace in…

Three Days in Bogota and Three Ways to Do it Right

Travel May 15, 2016 openmindedtraveler

When the recent meet-up of the Colombian Bloggers Association gave me 3 days in Bogota, it turned into an adventure that could have happened several different ways. And, I wanted to share 3 ways to do it right. Or wrong, if you prefer. Is there really a right way to…

Reserva Cauquitá Natural Adventure in Pereira

Travel April 27, 2016 openmindedtraveler

From under the yellow/green striped Guadua trees, I could see the sun peeking playfully through the redolent greenery that surrounded me at Reserva Cauquitá. I breathed in the deep rich smells of the forest and listened to the eager chirping of birds and the rhythm of crickets and tree…

Coffee: The Most Loved Liquid in the World From Seed to Cup

Travel, Life Abroad April 5, 2016 openmindedtraveler

Anyone who drinks coffee, on some level, realizes that it was grown on a plant, processed and delivered in either grinds or beans to grind. And now for some really important news: This is going to be my last post on Open Minded Traveler in its present form. However, I…

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