Someone asked me to describe a few certain Colombian cities and this is the advice I had to offer. From what I have heard, Barranquilla is not worth visiting except for Carnival. The people I met who enjoyed it there knew some locals who showed them the nightlife. Otherwise, there is not much to do there. Cartagena and the surrounding area is worth spending 3-4 days max. 1 … [Read more...] about Going to Colombia?
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Colombian High Society
This is the tale of how I attended a private party at a Colombian city's most exclusive country club during the city's busiest time of the year. This was no ordinary party, though. In attendance were dozens of international beauty pageant contestants, comandantes, national TV stars, and executives. Oh, and me … [Read more...] about Colombian High Society
Futuristic Colombian Train Travel
Say there is this rural Colombian town without any roads leading to it. But there is a train track. But the town doesn't have access to the train. What would you do to get to the town? Welcome to San Cipriano, Colombia. The locals living there literally constructed wooden platforms and attached motorcycles on top of them. Welcome to San Cipriano. The day started early at … [Read more...] about Futuristic Colombian Train Travel
Bus Times In Colombia (from Bogota)
Bogota Bus Timetable I am posting these in hopes that it helps someone else when planning their trip. Destination Destinación Distance Distancia km Time Tiempo hours / … [Read more...] about Bus Times In Colombia (from Bogota)
Did the Lost City of Eldorado even exist?
Ancient myths and mysteries are so fascinating, and although many critics and naysayers are always trying to discredit such notions, there is no smoke without fire. Whether we are discussing the real use of the Pyramids of Giza or whether the Tower of Babel even existed, myths and mysteries are fun! Old stories such as the Legend of … [Read more...] about Did the Lost City of Eldorado even exist?