Ever wondered why we tour cities? Where this practice originated? The idea of going to a foreign city and visiting its landmarks, trying its cuisine and interacting with its people seems natural nowadays. It is a key part of our […]
Three-stripped perspectives
Our blog strives to offer a different and refreshing view of tourism in Colombia, a country with great potential to become a world-class destination. New perspectives, fascinating discoveries and curious facts.
Zipaquirá is synonymous with salt. And has always been so. At least it is what I’ve been taught. It shouldn’t be a surprise: the city has a long – very long – history of salt mining, dating back to pre-Hispanic […]
Every legend and folk tale has a sliver of truth. When in the 14th Century Spanish conquistadors found (stole and killed for) gold among the peoples along the Northern coast of what is now Colombia they wanted more. The natives […]
Coffee and Colombia and offices Coffee and Colombia. Half of the people I know can’t properly function without it. Be it a simple cup to start your day or a quick espresso right after lunch to keep you from […]
There is no place like Andrés If you ever come to Bogotá it is certain that someone will tell you about Andrés Carne de Res. “You have to go”, they’ll say, “there’s nothing like it anywhere in the world”. And […]
Having lived most of my life 2.640 meters (8.660 feet) above sea level, I never had to worry about altitude sickness. Occasionally I would get light-headed or dizzy after returning from a long trip, but nothing a nap or a good night rest couldn’t fix. But getting soroche? Never. That was an alien, old people decease that afflicted the unaccustomed. Not me.
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