THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. I lived in Cali when I was a little girl, but since I left so young, there is much I don’t know. Every time I visit, I am met with insanely weird laws and idiosyncrasies that just baffle me. These are some of the ones that drive me nuts, …
I got into a Facebook argument on a Facebook group about the safety of Colombia. This guy kept saying that Colombia was ridiculously unsafe, and I (along with most everyone in the conversation) kept saying that Colombia is safe if you act smart, execute caution, and stay out of certain neighborhoods. It’s the same with …
If you head to the World Capital of Salsa, chances are you’ll end up going to el Parque Del Perro, Cali Colombia ‘s hottest nightlife spot. It’s located in the San Fernando neighborhood. This tiny park has a long history of being a favorite spot for Cali’s youth. It is said that in the 1950’s, …
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You’ve heard about Medellín. Most likely because you’ve watched the show Narcos. Contrary to what you may believe, Medellín is quite different from what you think and definitely from the drug filled days of the 1980’s. Medellín is a safe city that is filled with beautiful people (and gorgeous women…seriously – the women in the …
My dad was a police officer in Colombia in the 70’s & 80’s. This was not the safest profession at the time. When I asked my mom about our time living in Medellin (I have no recollections – I was quite young), I can tell these were not her favorite times. In an effort to …
YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE CARTAGENA! I can’t imagine anyone not liking the city. You may be worried about visiting this city in Colombia, but you don’t have to be. Especially if you find yourself in the Old Town Cartagena. It’s really a wonderful place, here’s why: Cartagena is the safest city in Colombia. It’s not a …