One look at the water rushing over the edge of the cliff before us, and I’m not so sure rappeling down the waterfall was such a good idea after all, especially after so much rain. “I’ve never seen so much water here before,” says our guide Arturo. Seeing our eyes widen, he adds: “Just kidding.Read more
When I first read about Villa de Leyva, I was instantly enamored with it. A four-hour busride from Bogota, the colonial town is not only one of the safest places in Colombia, but it’s surrounded by natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor adventure. Oscar Gilede knows about all the great places to visit. He runsRead more
I could have spent a week exploring Bogota on foot, but I never would have seen as much as I did on the six-hour bike ride I took. Cruising around town on two wheels, I visited popular sites on the must-see list, but also many out-of-the-way spots. Bogota Bike Tours is owned and operated byRead more
I saw this G.K. Chesterton quote last night: “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” So far, Chris and I have seen things that we could have never expected, but wouldn’t want it any other way. Our first day in Bogota and we’ve. been greeted with rainRead more
“Is Colombia safe?” That’s the number one question I get when I tell people that I’m going to the South American nation. There is no guarantee that we’re safe, even in our own neighborhoods, but most sources say that Colombia is safe for travelers who stay on the main tourist circuit and big cities, travelRead more