Medellin, Colombia – The Love Affair Continues
Today is a Colombian National Holiday celebrating their independence when the people took to the streets to protest against Spanish rule. I’m not sure if it is celebrated more so in Bogota, because in Medellin today at least, it was very quiet. This was probably due to the torrential rain and thunder which has blanketed down […]
Itchy Feet – Colombia Bound
Those who know me well know I suffer from the debilitating syndrome known as ‘itchy feet’. Not long after my last jaunt around Central and South America, my yearning to jet off again was cranked up in 2015. A new job did little to satisfy my growing wanderlust and being desk bound again after having […]
Cali Men and Medellin Women
Two of my favourite cities while trekking through Colombia were Cali and Medellin. While backpacking through jungle terrain for three days to find La Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City) fellow travellers regaled me with stories from the two cities. Having just arrived in Colombia on the Northern edge, I was keen to find out more.
10 Highlights of Travelling in Central and South America
9 months. 13 countries. There have been some amazing experiences en route. Some internationally renowned. Other’s perhaps not what you’d expect, but magical for their own reasons. Here is a round-up of my Top Ten: 1. MAKING FRIENDS IN ANTIGUA The colonial town of Antigua, Guatemala holds special memories for me. This charming little hub […]