I have lived in Bogotá since March 2020 and have gotten to know the city quite well since then. The number one question I get asked as a foreigner living in Bogota is “Where should I stay in Bogotá during my trip?” Bogota is a sprawling city of 632 square miles and 8 million people. … Continue Reading
Whether it’s your first time in Bogotá or you’ve been a bunch of times, one thing is for sure – there is always something new to discover – especially when it comes to new, cool, cafes to check out! Something I personally love about living in Bogotá is the food and cafe culture and how … Continue Reading
I was recently chatting with a fellow traveler about her last trip to Bogotá – and she said it was awful. Aghast, I asked her why, and she said it was because she felt ill the entire time. Ahhh I thought, a classic case of altitude sickness in Bogotá. I too have been hit with … Continue Reading
I have been visiting Colombia for the past 5 years and have learned a lot about this beautiful country during that time. A lot of people ask me what it’s like here, and I usually start by describing the gorgeous and diverse landscapes, and the friendly people. That being said, there are so many things … Continue Reading
As a former waitress of 10 years in the USA, I am very sensitive to tipping and tipping culture since my salary basically relied on tips. Tipping culture is SO different from country to country, so I always like to know what the proper tipping etiquette is for each of the places that I travel. … Continue Reading
There is a common misconception that the only place to experience an authentic Colombian coffee farm is in Eje Cafetero, aka the country’s coffee region. Don’t get me wrong; I love this region of Colombia and encourage you to go there if you can, but what is very important to know is that you don’t have … Continue Reading
I read that visiting Villa de Leyva was like taking a time machine back to the 16th century, and seeing it with my own eyes confirmed that statement for sure. Charming and quaint are the first two adjectives that come to mind when describing this colonial town outside of Bogotá, largely in part due to … Continue Reading
