Here are some interesting Colombia stories that got our attention over this past month. Colombia is making some inroads in alternative energy. Colombia has just inaugurated its first…
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(Note: Re-posting after some technical issues yesterday. Sorry, everyone!) News junkies that we are, we subscribe to several online publications and scan the internet every day for the…
We’ve adjusted our latitude again! But only about a quarter of a degree south this time. In our last post, we announced that we had pulled up stakes…
Happy New Year! And how is it possible that it’s already January 11?? At the end of every year, we like to look back on our travels and…
Medellin is world-renowned for its Christmas lights. Also known as Alumbrados, the Medellin Christmas Lights are put on by EPM, the city’s public/private utility company. Each year, the…
Cartagena, Colombia is renowned for its street art. Stunning murals can be found all over Cartagena, but the most well-known neighborhoods for visitors are the Getsemani and La…
Our November trip to Cartagena, Colombia was a consolation prize. Many months ago we booked a trip to Austin, Texas to celebrate my Mom’s birthday and Thanksgiving with…
Oozing with charm, Jericó, Colombia is a mountain hamlet in the southern part of our home district of Antioquia. Another officially designated Pueblo Patrimonio (Heritage Town), Jericó had…
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees.” – John Muir With the confinement of COVID and the…
El Carmen de Viboral is yet another charming Colombian town that’s an easy day trip from Medellín. El Carmen de Viboral’s claim to fame is its artisan ceramics…