Travel Stories
Bogotá attractions-our sightseeing tour
Our trip to Bogotá in September 2024, was a very special one. The purpose of the trip was to fulfill the biggest dream of the father of my (Colombian) travel partner to attend a concert by André Rieu and his orchestra in the Movistar Arena. Because we live in Curaçao...
Chapinero tour: coffee, culture and Tejo
Tour with a local in trendy Chapinero, BogotáDuring our previous trips to Bogotá, we had already seen the well-known tourist sights, such as...
On tour in Los Nevados National Park
During my trip to the hotel Termales del Ruiz in the coffee region, I did not want to miss the opportunity to visit Los Nevados National Park, "home...
Off-the-beaten-track trip to Termales del Ruiz
While planning my trip to the famous coffee region of Colombia (the Zona Cafetera / Eje Cafetero - coffee triangle), I did not think of visiting...
Free El Poblado tour-Medellín
El Poblado is by far the most popular neighborhood in Medellín. For us, it was now the second time we had been there. And yet much was still unknown...
Short city break to Bogotá
Short city break to Bogotá In Bogotá, it is incredibly rainy and cold. There. That's out. And that's the end of it. After all, as a born "Dutchie",...
Sleeping above the clouds in mountain village Santa Elena
Mountain village Santa Elena is located on a 40-minute drive from Medellín, at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters. Because of its...
Restaurant La Octava Maravilla
Dinner with a view at restaurant La Octava Maravilla in MedellínDuring one of our trips to Medellín, my Colombian travel partner wanted to surprise...
Urban coffee tour: Barrio la Sierra
Urban coffee tour in Barrio La Sierra There are lots of things to do in Medellín, but for us the choice of the Urban coffee tour in Barrio La Sierra...
Salsa dancing in Cali
Want to learn to dance salsa in Colombia? There is no better place to dance salsa than in Cali! Here you can read about our own salsa adventure in...
Hiking in Tayrona National Park
Like everyone who visits Colombia, we had heard of Tayrona National Park, known for its beautiful unspoiled nature and the beautiful hikes. A...
A special encounter in Cabo de la Vela
During our trip along Colombia's northern coast, we traveled -through the "desert"- to the village of...
Bike tour in the coffee triangle
The story behind the scenes A bike tour in the coffee triangle, the famous coffee region of Colombia,...
Street Food Tour Cartagena
In search of cartagena's best snacksAt one of the busiest stalls, two ladies made arepa con huevo, a...
Dine at Interno restaurant
Dining at Restaurante Interno, CartagenaBecause of the cozy ambiance, we almost forgot we were in a prison....until we saw the bars in front of the kitchen!Restaurant Interno, is a restaurant in la Cárcel de Mujeres de San Diego, Cartagena's women's prison. Interno's...
Celebrating Christmas in Cartagena
Christmas in CartagenaAll week we saw Colombians going to the manicure, pedicure and to the...
Saved by an angel in Santa Rosa de Cabal
Medical care in Colombia, our own storyWhen we arrived at the hotel, there was an ambulance with...
My trip to the Llanos
My trip to the Llanos Orientales, began with a car ride from Yopal in the region of Casanare, to Hato la Aurora Nature Reserve. I was told, that this would be a drive of about 5 hours through vast plains, to the lodge, that was located literally in "the middle of...
horseback riding – Llanera for a day
The ride with my horse Fatima, was nice and relaxed. We rode along the river, across the dry plains and through the forest. Quite unexpectedly, we saw an armadillo in the bushes. Like the giant anteater, this is a nocturnal animal, so we were lucky! Today I went...
Boat ride in the Llanos
On a boat trip in the Llanos, you can spot caimans, capybaras and turtles. Another highlight of a boat trip is fishing for piraña's!We were walking by the river, when Jeremiah said very quietly; "look next to you." A few feet away there was a caiman in the water. We...
On Colombian safari: Hato La Aurora, Casanare
A wildlife safari in Colombia's lowlands At another spot we saw an anaconda about 5 meters long. The anaconda was easy to spot for guide Giovanny because the water was low. The animal was laying quietly in a corner...I didn't think I would ever be able to spot an...
Colombian hospitality in Yopal, Colombia
The taxi ride I wanted to do in the afternoon turned out to be an extended sightseeing trip. Intern Alejandro from the hotel, suggested to go with me and he had already arranged a taxi. I was a little overwhelmed by this well-meant "arrangement," but I decided to...
Tour by motorcycle in Minca
On the back of the motorcycle past waterfalls and coffee fincasThe first few miles on the bike went smoothly and I was relaxed. As the road got worse with deep holes, mud puddles and rocks, I got a little anxious. Chauffeur Ney manoeuvred past these "obstacles"...
Behind the scenes at Mercado Bazurto
Cartagena off the beaten pathDuring the tour, interaction was key: We learned to dance a few steps on Champeta music, while attracting a lot of attention from the locals -:) Afterwards, we were able to cool off with a Costeñita beer and chat with the CD salesman. We...