Thinking of visiting Colombia?

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This was shared with me recently and i thought I just had to share it as well as it gives the first time traveler to Colombia a great summary of the country. The article provides you great pictures and info, but remember …

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From drug mayhem to most innovative city – Medellin

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I covered an article not so long ago about Medellin and how it was turning things around and actually using it’s bad history with the drug cartels to help build a tourism industry. Well now they have gone one further, …

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Time Lapse – Stunning images of Colombia

This was recently shared on facebook and I thought I would just have to put it on here as it is truely stunning. Here is the description from the creator Colombia – 2012 On my second holiday to this stunning country I …

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Fruits of Colombia

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Fruits of Colombia I would say this is one of the best things of Colombia. Yes I know I’m only talking about fruit and we all generally eat fruit most days, BUT! for me this is an experience in it’s …

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San Gil

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San Gil – Colombia When you start reading about Colombia and travelling to Colombia you will surely come across San Gil. A popular place with tourists and adventure sports enthusiasts this town has some thing for everyone.       …

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Colombia pictures

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Colombia pictures I have collected together all my best pictures of Colombia and put them into this album for you. I’ll add more as soon as I take them, enjoy!

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Monserrate

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Monserrate Is the large mountain that over looks Bogota and is one of the attractions of the city. There are two ways to reach the top of Monserrate, Walk or by cable tram. Walking will take you a few hours but …

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Baru

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Baru Also known as Baru island is not actually an Island as such, more of a spit, a natural extension to the mainland. You can see easier on the map below.         As you can see it …

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Salt Cathedral

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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá For me this was an amazing place, I had never seen anything like this, but I’m told there are a few in Colombia and around the world.     The Cathedral was created to serve the …

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San Andres

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San Andres If you are thinking about going to Colombia and have done some research on the net you will come across a place called San Andres. If you have the time while visiting Colombia or need to relax in …

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