Colombian Food to Check Out
Posted on October 31, 2011, under Uncategorized.
If all you know about Colombia you learned from watching “Traffic” or “Blow” on Direct TV, you’ve got another think coming! It’s a culture rich in history and pride and if the Colombians know how to do one thing right, it’s food. Here are a few of our favorite Colombian dishes you should learn more about.
Abborajado: It’s a mouthful to pronounce but this sweet and savory treat is (more…)
Exploring The Diverse Heritage of Colombia
Posted on December 14, 2011, under Uncategorized.
Columbia in South America is quickly rising in popularity as a travel destination. For many years it was completely unsafe to travel there, because of the internal conflicts and drug wars. Today Columbia s much safer to travel in, and gets over a million tourists per year with that number steadily rising.
Columbia has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites of historical interest to travelers, including the fortifications surrounding the old city of Cartagena. Its beaches are also a large attraction. For the Eco tourist there is Tayrona National Natural Park with beautiful (more…)
How To Travel Safely In Colombia
Posted on December 11, 2011, under Uncategorized.
No matter where you travel, you always want to keep safety in mind. If you have a trip planned to Columbia and you’re looking for safety tips, here are some to consider!
Bring someone with you: Consider bringing a friend or family member with you. Traveling alone anywhere can be dangerous.
Tell people your plans: Before you leave for your trip, make sure you tell people where you’re going, where you’re going to stay and give them all the details just in case something happens.
Contact number: Always have a phone number someone can contact (more…)
The Ins and Outs of Traveling In Colombia
Posted on December 8, 2011, under Uncategorized.
Colombia is a large diverse South American country. It has a population of 45,925,397, which is also the second largest group of Spanish speaking people after Mexico. The country has been tormented by internal conflict, which has deterred people from traveling there. Travelers can read this article and learn some tips for survival in Colombia.
The Cities
Colombia is a developing country with several major cities that are safe for tourist to explore. Bogota, which was once the world’s murder capital is now a great city for tourist to visit.Didn’t catch that? This explains it. Other popular cities include, Medellin, Cartagena and Leticia.
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Exposing Yourself To The Wonders Of Colombian History
Posted on July 23, 2011, under Uncategorized.
Hearing about Colombia history is quite captivating, but being exposed to the history of Colombia is incredibly awe-inspiring. The land of Colombia, during the pre-Colombian era, was inhabited by nomadic farmers or primitive hunters who were indigenous people. Moreover, after gaining independence from Spain, Colombia experienced a wide variety of uprisings and civil confrontations. In addition, Colombia changed its name a total of seven times.
One thing for sure, Colombia’s cultural traditions are immensely diverse. The various groups all come (more…)
Finding Your Way Around Colombia’s Cities
Posted on July 20, 2011, under Uncategorized.
Finding your away around while in Colombia can be a difficult proposition. Adequate preparation can prevent getting lost in Colombia. Getting lost in an unknown country is every tourists worst fear.
Learning to interact with the locals in Colombia is essential. This means knowing some of the Colombian language. Take the time to learn the basic essentials of the language before making the trip. or you could find yourself with a significant language barrier. Translation books are a good way to learn the language before visiting and are a helpful resource while visiting.
Plan where you will be going in (more…)
Exploring The Impressive History of Colombia
Posted on July 16, 2011, under Uncategorized.
The history of Colombia goes back way before the landings of Columbus and the other Spanish explorers. Hunter-gatherer societies existed there at least 12,000 years ago, and more advanced cultures were in place sometime after 1000 BC. The Spanish finally arrived around 1500, as Vasco Nez de Balboa and others began the conquest of the region. The Spanish ruled the area for three hundred years, grouping Colombia with Venezuela and Ecuador in the Viceroyalty of New Granada. The Spanish were finally driven out of Colombia in 1822, by (more…)
Discovering The Impressive Cuisine of Colombia
Posted on July 14, 2011, under Uncategorized.
No traveling experience is complete without experiencing the local cuisine. Eating at chain restaurants should only be a last resort when so many luxurious, satisfying, and exciting new foods are waiting to surprise the palate of each traveler’s mouth. Colombia will not disappoint.
Each region has varying traditional cuisine, like anywhere in the world. Consistencies do exist; they love to eat meat, eat an arepa as bread with many meals, and typically enjoy a very sweet dessert. It is also common to find variations (more…)