How Medellín Moves: Cable Cars, Trams, and a City Built on a Mountainside
Medellín's transport system is the most revealing thing about the city. It was built as social policy rather than infrastructure, and understanding that changes how a visitor spends their days.
Villa de Leyva Wildfire: A Travel Advisory for Visitors
A wildfire has been burning in the hills around Villa de Leyva since 19 September. Here is what has happened, where things stand, and what it means for anyone planning to visit the town.
What to Do in Medellín: Coffee Farms, Cable Cars, and the Neighbourhoods In Between
Medellín has no Gold Museum and no walled colonial city. What it has is a set of neighbourhoods where the city's story is still being written, and a valley that explains almost everything about how to plan your days.
Colombia After the Earthquake of 10 August: Where Things Stand for Travellers
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on 10 August. Here is an honest account of what happened, which parts of the country are affected, the current state of the airports, and what it means for anyone holding a booking.
Where to Go in Colombia After Bogotá: How to Plan a Trip Across the Country
Once Bogotá has had its three or four days, the question is where next. Here is how the three cities we work in, Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellín, fit together into a trip of ten days to a fortnight, and how to order them.
Three Days in Bogotá: How to Give Colombia's Capital the Time It Deserves
Most itineraries treat Bogotá as a layover. Here is what three unhurried days in the capital actually look like: the colonial centre and its museums, Monserrate and Usaquén, and a day trip into the highlands.
Best Tours in Colombia for First-Time Visitors
Five tours that give a first-time visitor to Colombia a genuine picture of the country: Bogotá's colonial heart, an underground cathedral, the Caribbean walled city of Cartagena, Medellín's transformation, and the spectacular rock of Guatapé.
Walking Through Time: Exploring Bogotá's La Candelaria on Foot
Walking through time in Bogotá's La Candelaria district. North, South, East or West, you will meet head-on with history.
Guatavita – A Fascinating Town on the Colombian Andes
Guatavita is one of my favourite towns, and it is not far from Bogotá. The sacred Laguna Guatavita and the legend of El Dorado, the Embalse de Tominé, and the colonial town rebuilt above the flooded valley.
Zipaquirá Day Trip - A Memorable Excursion From Bogotá
Visit Zipaquirá, one of the best day trips from Bogota. Visit the Halite mines, the Salt Cathedral and the Old Town in Zipaquirá, a fascinating excursion from Bogotá.