Colombia
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24 hours in Jardin – Colombia’s most colorful village
One of the most magical experiences, I had while traveling in Colombia was my visit to Jardin, a pueblito located between mountain tops in the Antioquia province. A little charming village with colorful houses surrounded by mountains covered in coffee plants, which still has an untouched and unique feel to it far away from mass tourism, and a whatβs not to like? The bus drive through the mountains was in itself an experience but Jardin was breathtaking! If you are heading to Colombia, I will highly recommend you plan a visit to Jardin β even if you just have 24 hours to visit this mountain village, you should still do…
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Are they trying to scam me? My arrival to BogotΓ‘, Colombia
Ustedes son todos monos? I looked puzzled at the old man who supposedly should lead me to my taxi. I had just arrived at the airport in Bogota; exhausted, and tired. All my senses were at their maximum alert. I had no clue whether this man was an authorized taxi driver or not. And the least, I wanted was to be caught up in anΒ airport scam. I tried to politely ask him how one could see the difference between authorized taxis and non-authorized ones. He answered briefly that the authorized ones would have a name tag in the window, and then return to his initial question: Ustedes son todos monos?…
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5 reasons to visit BogotΓ‘
Colombia is a country which had surprised me with its beautiful landscapes and diverse cities. It is with reason that Colombia is an upcoming travel destination! Colombia has something for every taste; for those who love extreme sport, for those who adore small colonial villages (including some of the most colorful ones I have ever seen), for those who want to be cultural, listen to music, and look at art, and for those who search for pulsing cosmopolitan city vibes. BogotΓ‘ has exactly these cosmopolitan vibes and a lot more to offer! Β Therefore, I have put together a list for you of reasons to visit Bogota, and for myself…
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5 Useful Spanish Expressions You Should Know Before Visiting Colombia
When I traveled to Colombia, I was surprised by how difficult I found Colombian Spanish to begin with. There were so many new words that I did not know the meaning of, so I started to write them down. My notes ended up becoming this post! So, let’s brush up on your Spanish, so you are completely prepared to be understood in Colombia β and don’t make the same mistakes as me! To polish off your basic Spanish and help you get the perfect pronunciation, check out this essential Spanish guide from the Intrepid Guide. I hope you will enjoy these 5 useful phrases you should know before visiting Colombia. And of course,…
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8 Things You Should Know About Street Art in BogotΓ‘
BogotΓ‘ is without a doubt one of the most amazing places to enjoy street art that I have ever visited. If you are planning a trip to the Colombian capital, and don’t want to miss a thing (or maybe you just want to day-dream a bit and enjoy some amazing pieces of Colombian street art), then read on reading and check out these 8 things you should know about street art in BogotΓ‘. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Becci Abroad will earn a commission if you click through and/or make a purchase. This helps to pay the bills and continue…
