Destination: Colombia

Colombia-Bogota-Leticia

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 | By james-karolien | Views [750] | Comments [2]

  Buenos dias, Como esta? Well I shall take over from where Karolien finished her chapter. We flew into Bogota, Colombia with major jetlag again and all we wanted was a good bed to crash out on, the hostel we picked was nice but the beds were ... Read more >

From KL-LA-Bogota

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 | By james-karolien | Views [783]

Quite a mission wanting to go to the other side of the world.. After a great Indian breakfast in Kuala Lumpur we were ready to head back to the airport in Kuala Lumpur. We were about 3 hours before departure at the airport hoping for good seats.. But ... Read more >

Sweat, strikes, and singing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 | By jennaanne | Views [727]

Buenos dias (good morning)!!!!!!!!!! Tis time for Colombia update number two!   I’ve now been in Monteria for over a month (sheesh)!   Time is flying.   Included ... Read more >

Cartegena....Shakira, Shakira!!

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 | By moomazza | Views [1973]

So I arrived to Cartegena feeling like I´m starting my trip again, not knowing anyone and looking to find out what this romantic city has to offer.  Cartegena is a walled city, with tiny streets, with lots of pretty flowers and a fort.  Its on the ... Read more >

Tags: beach, boats, cartegena, mud volcano, shakira, sunset

Barranquilla Carnival

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 | By moomazza | Views [2919] | Comments [1]

The carnival has been amazing...four days of crazy Colombian mayhem.  I have been very fortunate to have spent it staying at a real Colombian family´s house (thanks Ruiz family)and with hang out with Colombians and a couple of very lovely German boys.... Read more >

Tags: barranquilla carnival, colombia

True Travel Tales - Banged up abroad: Colombian style

Tue, 8 Mar 2011 | By true-claims-stories | Views [4387] | Comments [2]

The scene of the crime Description: Entrance to the Media Luna Hostel What happened? Tell us your tale. You hear about things like this happening: on the news, on T.V shows, about friends …..of friends ….of friends, but you never expect it ... Read more >

Tags: colombia, corruption, crime, hostel, robbery, south america, theft, travel, travel insurance, travellers

Medellin

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 | By moomazza | Views [1566]

I arrived at about 1am, got my baggage quickly but when I went to tried to get money the ATM didn´t work (this is normal apparently) and I was uncertain my hostel kept my reservation from the day before and turning up so late tonight.  I was unable ... Read more >

Tags: city, colombia, medellin

My Travel Writing Scholarship 2011 entry - Journey in an Unknown Culture

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 | By breeviajando | Views [318] | Scholarship Entry

Journey to Colombia I am greeted in the moment between sleep and waking with sounds of salsa music blaring out of local shops. A man yells on the street ... Read more >

Tags: #2011writing, travel writing scholarship 2011

My Travel Writing Scholarship 2011 entry

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 | By northofthesouth | Views [184] | Scholarship Entry

The essence of ‘Travel’ encompasses many different connotations. It is the feeling of being free. It is the knowing that you will meet new people. It is rush of trying new things. It is the vacuum of uncertainty, and it is the appreciation of adventure.... Read more >

Tags: #2011writing, travel writing scholarship 2011

Lost in Spanglish-tion

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 | By max23 | Views [268]

What words come to mind when I think of Colombia? Beautiful. Diverse. Wild. Rainy. Off-the-beaten-track. Vast. Unbelievably friendly. Hot...cold. Jungle. Beach. Mountains. To sum up: too many. Colombia is one of those countries where I know I'll ... Read more >

Comahh pasaaao??

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 | By jennaanne | Views [1496] | Comments [4]

Hello all! Here begins my (abridged) story of my stay in Colombia. For those of you that are not exactly sure what I am doing here, I will give you a quick overview. I am working as a volunteer teacher as a part of WorldTeach, an NGO ... Read more >

Photos: Continente Americano!

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 | By aventuras | Photo Gallery

Arriving in Medellin

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 | By findingpassioninthejourney | Views [315]

Finally finding a place to settle down in Medellin, Colombia. After days of moving around and enduring thunderstorm after thunderstorm the weather has cleared and the birds are chirping. Upon finally taking the big step outside of my comfort zone ... Read more >

Photos: Popoyan

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 | By matt_tani | Photo Gallery

Photos: Cali

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 | By matt_tani | Photo Gallery