Travels in South America
This past year when Antonio and I decided to rediscover Bogotá, we chose to stay in the Santa Barbara neighborhood for its safety and convenience. What I didn’t know is that our flat would be a short walk from one of the cutest neighborhoods in Bogotá, Usaquén. There are so many things to do in …
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When I booked my trip to Bogotá, I chose to stay in the Santa Barbara neighborhood. When I asked around, everyone said it was safe, but pretty far from the center. What finally sold me on the neighborhood was the awesome Airbnb I found (ask me about it if you’re going to the city). What …
I never thought I’d recommend Bogotá, Colombia as a tourist destination. To me it was always the capital and a cold place to go. I’m so happy to say that after this last trip to the Capital, I think Bogotá DF would make for a great starting place for someone getting to know Colombia. Bogotá does not …
I hope my fellow Colombians don’t get too mad at me, but Cali does not have the best dining culture. Hate to say it, but although typical food is tasty, it gets old…fast. Unlike Medellin, Bogota, and Cartagena good dining options are slim. It’s not just the quality of food, but also the service. Food …
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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Although my heart belongs to New Jersey with its disco fries and taylor ham, I was born in Colombia. This means that I am one of the lucky few who actually know Colombian food. The issue with Colombian food in the US is that most restaurants all serve the same food and barely touch upon …
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 …
How appropriate that I should end up at a Loire style castle during my trip to Medellin, Colombia. I spent a whole semester at Rutgers studying Loire Valley Chateaux like Blois and never imagined that there would be one modeled after them on the hills of the City of Eternal Spring. I’ll take this as …
I spent a good amount of time in Cartagena, Colombia when I was little. My dad was in the military police and he was stationed in Santa Marta (4 hours away) when I was little. My mom tells me we used to go to Cartagena once a week. Unfortunately, I was about 4 years old …
What was once the kidnapping capital of the world is now one of the fastest rising cities in the world. Medellin was named the Innovative city of the year in 2013, it’s economy is on the rise, and with this so is its culinary scene. The good news is that most of the food (even …
Cartagena is freakin’ lovely and has something for everyone…seriously. If you’re into beaches, there are plenty (although the nicer ones are on islands to be reached by boat). If you’re into food, Cartagena has tons – not just Colombian either. And if you’re into history and architecture – Colombia has even more of that. Cartagena’s Door …
Ran into an incredible piece from Colombian born artist Natalia Giraldo at the Museo de Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia. I liked it so much, I had to research it as soon as I got home. The sculpture, made of salt, sat alone in a room. It depicts the ruins of two female figures; the Virgin Mary, …
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 …