Myself and my buddy Juan Valdez. We set off from Cali yesterday headed for the coffee region. By we, i mean myself, and two guys from England i met in Cali and hung out with the past few days. Neither of them speak Spanish and so i took charge and got us there. It was hectic. Neither of them had much money and none of the atm´s in the … [Read more...] about Salento and The Real Juan Valdez
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The best part of wakin' up … is Colombian Coffee in your cup
About two years ago I visited Colombia for the first time. I really enjoy it there. One of the many reasons why Colombia is so great is because of its famous coffee. I, like most people, drink coffee everyday. Being in Colombia, there was no way I could pass up visiting the birthplace of Colombian coffee, the Eje Cafetero, also known as the Coffee Growing region in … [Read more...] about The best part of wakin' up … is Colombian Coffee in your cup
The No Sleep Coffee World Tour
Although I consume an inordinate amount of coffee, like an absurd amount, like eight cups a day, I don't consider it a vice. An addiction, yes, but some people are addicted to exercise, healthy eating, and running for President and no one ever has interventions. There are good addictions and bad, and coffee is, as far as I'm concerned, a good addiction. It makes me more … [Read more...] about The No Sleep Coffee World Tour
In The Heart of Colombia's Coffee Region
I am approaching day 9 here in Manizales, a medium sized city right in the heart of Colombia's booming coffee region. But i'm not going to talk about coffee much this time. Rather, the 7 day Feria de Manizales that ended a few days ago. So choo choo, lets begin! Many days begin with a cup of Juan Valdez coffee. Juan Valdez is like the Starbucks … [Read more...] about In The Heart of Colombia's Coffee Region