The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá or La Catedral del Sal is one of Colombia’s can’t miss destinations. A Church built within the underground tunnels of a salt mine, more than 200 meters underground. Sound interesting?! It definitely is, and it’s one of the most unusual places I’ve ever been. The Salt Cathedral is located in the…Continue Reading “The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Colombia”
I’ve been waiting a long time to get the chance to travel to Cartagena. Ever since I made the decision that I was moving to Colombia, Cartagena was at the top of my list for places I had to see. This Caribbean costal city absolutely did not disappoint. From the beautiful historical old town, to…Continue Reading “Cartagena, Colombia (Video Edition)”
Tucked away in downtown Bogota is a mansion turned into a book lover’s paradise, Merlín Books (Libros Merlín). Located on Carrera 8a with Calle 15, it doesn’t look like much from the outside; but once you walk inside it is absolutely breathtaking. Old books and magazines are literally everywhere: high up on shelves, down on…Continue Reading “Merlín Books – Bogota, Colombia”
A week ago I was again lucky enough to take a trip to another one of the warmer towns outside of Bogota. I got the chance to soak up some sun, work on my tan and spend the day lounging by the pool. It truly was a perfect weekend. This was my second time visiting…Continue Reading “Girardot, Colombia”
Just the other week I was lucky enough to be able to take a trip to the wonderful village of Villeta. Just an hour and a half ride outside of the city, Villeta is a nice change from the busy city life and the colder climate of Bogota. As I mentioned in a previous post…Continue Reading “A quick getaway to Villeta, Colombia”
