A few decades ago, Medellin was said to be in the grip of drug czar Pablo Escobar, long deceased. When we mentioned to other Americans that the city was our next destination, they often expressed concern! What we found was … Continue reading →
Travaling by bus is very popular in Colombia due to its convenience and extensive network. The buses we took were in excellent condition, clean, and driven by licensed uniformed drivers. Decades ago, this used to be true in the United … Continue reading →
In the morning, when it was time to journey on to San Agustin via Neiva, we simply walked to the corner of the square and took the next transport. We had seen several new European vans leaving and were pleased … Continue reading →
A small town of friendly people, residents are used to Colombian, South Americans, and international tourists who come to see this unusual geographic area. The town itself, formerly the capital of the area, retains its colonial roots. The central square … Continue reading →
We were pretty sure we had figured out a flaw in the Lonely Planet’s travel guidebook to Colombia. A couple of weeks earlier, we had wasted half a day in our travels from Medellin to Salento by going all the … Continue reading →
Imagine a string of 27 Caribbean islands, some so small there is only room for a small house, seemingly linked together like a rosary. Coral formations, many of the islands offer snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, diving, and even water skiing. Now … Continue reading →
