Category Archives: Colombian Activities

How to live like a Paisa (the Medellín type)

April 25th, 2013| Coffee Region Colombia, Colombia blog, Colombian Activities, Colombian Culture, Living in Colombia, Medellín| Leave a comment

Pin It

Having brought you the definitive guide to living like a Rolo, we proud to present to you some top tips on bringing our your most Paisa self. Before you follow, …

Pin It

Colombia Portraits #4: Vicki Kellaway, Bananaskinflipflops. About Living in Colombia and in Bogota.

February 25th, 2013| Bogotá, Bogotá Culture, Cartagena, Colombia blog, Colombian Activities, Living in Colombia| 1 Comment

Pin It

This is portrait number 4 in our series of Colombia Portraits and finally we managed to have a feminine point of view. Welcome to Vicki Kellaway, the bubbly author of …

Pin It

Diving in Colombia – An (Almost) Undiscovered Paradise

December 20th, 2012| Caribbean Coast, Colombia Vacation, Colombian Activities, Highlights of Colombia, Off the Beaten Track in Colombia, Sport in Colombia| Leave a comment

Pin It

For some, submerging yourself underwater for inhuman lengths of time is something of a nightmare. For others, it’s a journey into a whole new world; one of brilliant colours, powerful …

Pin It

Brunch in Bogotá – My top Bogotá Restaurants for a Sunday morning

December 6th, 2012| Bogotá, Colombia blog, Colombian Activities, Colombian Culture, Colombian Food| Leave a comment

Pin It

On a Sundays, as my mind buzzes and hums from the night before. I stagger through the streets of Bogotá a mere shadow of a man. Little more than grunts can …

Pin It

Colombia Portraits #3: Kevin Howlett, Colombia Politics

November 15th, 2012| Colombian Activities, Colombian Culture, Colombian Politics, Living in Colombia, Travel to Colombia| Leave a comment

Pin It

Welcome to the third in our series of Colombia Portraits. These are a series of interviews we have conducted with expat professionals here in Colombia. We’re interested in knowing just …

Pin It

Colombia Portraits #2: Christian Petersen, Bogotá Graffiti Tours

November 1st, 2012| Bogotá, Colombia blog, Colombian Activities, Colombian Culture, Highlights of Colombia, Living in Colombia| Leave a comment

Pin It

Welcome to the second in our series of Colombia Portraits. These are a series of interviews we have conducted with expat professionals here in Colombia. We’re interested in knowing just …

Pin It

5 Weird Festivals in Colombia

September 26th, 2012| Colombia Itinerary, Colombia Vacation, Colombian Activities, Colombian Culture, Events in Colombia, Highlights of Colombia, Off the Beaten Track in Colombia| 4 Comments

Pin It

I once expressed my bewliderment at the Kite Festival in Villa de Leyva that takes place every year. My Colombian friend, full of insight as ever, replied simply that Colombians …

Pin It

Christmas Traditions in Bogotá and Medellín

September 12th, 2012| Colombian Activities| Leave a comment

Pin It

Like most celebrations in Colombia Christmas is celebrated with zeal. Decorations typically come out during November, and are often elaborate to say the least. Not to be outdone by the …

Pin It

Colombian Phrases and Gestures… A Colorful Dictionary

September 7th, 2012| Colombia blog, Colombian Activities, Colombian Culture, Highlights of Colombia, Living in Colombia, Travel to Colombia| 2 Comments

Pin It

Normally, to really get into a culture it’s essential to speak the language. In Colombia, however, your Spanish skills don’t exactly need to be up to scratch in order for …

Pin It