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“It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.”
― Gabriel García Márquez

Colombia: Places to visit and things to know

jb Posted on30/07/202310/08/2023 Leave a Comment

History, cuisine, safety, places to visit and more about this beautiful country.

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Is Bogotá worth visiting?

jb Posted on25/06/202325/06/2023 Leave a Comment

Should you check out the Colombian capital? To decide, learn here about places to see, hoods to hang around, nightlife, how to get around, safety and more.

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Tatacoa Desert

jb Posted on31/07/202208/01/2023 Leave a Comment

Things to know before checking out this unique little place in southern Colombia.

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Things to do in and around Pasto, Colombia

jb Posted on26/06/202207/01/2023 Leave a Comment

Not that many people seem to be aware of the beauty the south-western Colombian province Nariño province has to offer. Is this "off the beaten path" region worth your visit?

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52 Years of Solitude: Colombian Conflict explained

jb Posted on25/10/202030/10/2022 1 Comment

A humble attempt to explain the complex nature of the bloody Colombian Civil War.

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The Dark Side of Darién Gap

jb Posted on27/03/201901/05/2022 3 Comments

The harsh reality of life in Darién Gap + how to get from Colombia to Panama using public transport...

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Caribbean Colombia: Santa Marta, Cartagena, Rincón del Mar, Necoclí and Capurganá

jb Posted on20/03/201922/01/2023 Leave a Comment

5+ locations on Caribbean coast of Colombia. Things to do&see, safety, where to stay, transthe port options and so on...

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Bogotá vs Medellín

jb Posted on17/03/201925/09/2022 2 Comments

The two largest Colombian cities compared. Which one is better, for whom and why? Things to do, safety, public transport, weather and so on.

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