A few years back my aunt and uncle were excited to take me out to dinner. They chose a nice Mexican restaurant they thought would be the perfect place since it would be like the food from my past trips to Colombia. Of course the only similarity between Mexican and Colombian food is that the people cooking them both speak Spanish. I am glad my relatives took me to a Mexican … [Read more...] about Food Review: Colombia
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Colombian Music Besides Shakira
A topic I surprisingly know so much about having been to Colombia so many times. I actually saw Juanes in concert last year in Colombia! There is very little that is unique about Colombian pop music in comparison to pop music from other Latin countries. But besides Shakira and Juanes, some other great "pop" artists with other influences like Vallenato and reggaeton from … [Read more...] about Colombian Music Besides Shakira
Last of Manizales
I woke up late on sunday and did the usual. Computer. Lunch. TV. I started thinking about what I am doing here in Manizales and felt a bit depressed. I really enjoy the time that I spend with her. We have fun, laugh, and I really really like her. However, I really do not enjoy myself in Manizales when we are not together. It's a nice little city but there is not so much to do … [Read more...] about Last of Manizales
Dancehall Party Fluffy Divas on Bastimentos Island, Panama
"Shell down", said the rasta DJ to all the locals somehow able to free up time to go to the local dancehall party on a Monday night. The guy next to explained that what the DJ was saying meant that he thought he was doing a fine job and was just congratulating himself. During my latest trip through Panama last month I took a few weeks to laze away on the beaches in Bocas del … [Read more...] about Dancehall Party Fluffy Divas on Bastimentos Island, Panama
Rafting in Banos
An alarm clock is usually unnecessary. I wake up when I am no longer tired and only then do I start my day. I made an exception for the first time in three weeks when I set my cell phone to wake me up at 8:30 AM so that I could go white water rafting in some class 4 rapids in Banos, Ecuador. I could not have asked for a better group to spend the day with: William from … [Read more...] about Rafting in Banos