Warmth, Beauty and a Salt Cathedral in Bogotá, Colombia Getting to Bogotá with Avianca The non-stop from Los Angeles International to Bogotá, Colombia, is still considered a new offering from Avianca. It’s an easy seven-hour direct flight, with basic… Cynthia Cunniff , December 28, 2015
A Fresh Cup in Colombia’s Coffee Triangle I’m not a coffee drinker. Never have been. In fact, if I can claim any caffeine loyalties, they’d be with tea, what with my comically British ancestry and tenures living… Ian Livingston , February 19, 2013
Is Colombia Safe for Travelers? Is Colombia safe for travelers? If you’ve ever heard the name Escobar, or FARC, or seen Blow, this question might give you pause. And that’s okay. Your safety is always worth… Ian Livingston , February 18, 2013
Accentuating Your Bogotá Experience Boh-goh-TA. The emphasis is on the last syllable in Bogotá, Colombia’s emerging capital, and that’s important. The failure to confidently push out that last “a”—to release the city’s name on… Ian Livingston , February 18, 2013
Cali, Colombia with a Side of Salsa In America, “Cali” is an abbreviated form of California. You may not always feel good about hearing it, but if the term is dropped on Uncle Sam’s turf, chances are… Ian Livingston , February 18, 2013
Cartagena, Colombia: Where the Caribbean meets Latin America Tourist Towns – we’ve all been to one. These are the places where we’re herded in groups through areas that found their way onto the well-worn tourist track. These places… Anna Stancioff , June 29, 2012
One perfect day in Bogota, Colombia I recently returned from a short visit to Bogota, Colombia – I was there for less than 48 hours. My friends and family all asked: what could one possibly do… Anna Stancioff , June 29, 2012
Cultural Highlights of Medellin, Colombia Medellin pronounced “Meda-jean” in Colombia, South America is a vibrant city located in a valley about 626 miles northeast of Bogotá and about an hour and a half from the… Melissa Curtin , May 14, 2012
Where to Eat in Medellin, Colombia The most memorable dining experience I have ever had in my life occurred at El Cielo in Medellin, Colombia. Literally, the night was a sensual feast for all senses. We… Melissa Curtin , May 8, 2012
The Artist Botero in Medellin, Colombia The Botero Collection is the main exhibit at the Museo de Antioquia containing 108 paintings in different media by Medellin’s own Fernando Botero. Twenty-three monumental sculptures surround the Plaza Botero, a… Melissa Curtin , May 8, 2012