by Nick | Feb 21, 2021 | Colombia, Life
Loneliness and the horn make us do some crazy things. In February 2089 of the pandemic, I found myself in the midst of both. The story began on a Saturday afternoon in Bucaramanga. I’m sitting in my favorite cafe. The waitress has just brought me my typical order...
by Nick | Feb 16, 2021 | Colombia, Travel Writing
Only an idiot would travel 5 hours without checking if las gachas Guadalupe were open to tourists. Please, It still hurts. So don’t be like me and visit Guadalupe in the dry season (If you’re going solely to see las gachas that is). The dry months to avoid are...
by Nick | Feb 12, 2021 | Colombia, Travel Writing
Us foreigners love a Colonial town, don’t we? So make sure Barichara is number 1 on your list. Colombia’s prettiest pueblo is a must-see if you’re exploring Santander. It’s crazy to see such a picturesque town out in the sticks of the dry...
by Nick | Jan 26, 2021 | Colombia, Travel Writing
First off, I could have called this post “How To Get To The Parque Nacional del Chicamocha / Panachi / la Mesa de Los Santos… If you’d have done some digging on the park before reading this guide, you’ll know what I mean. I was equally confused. I mean,...
by Nick | Jan 19, 2021 | Colombia, Travel Writing
Going the Colombian pacific coast is a no-brainer. How to get to Nuqui Colombia makes conjugating Spanish verbs seem easy. Anyway, I assume you’ve heard all about its charm. And trying to work out the best plan of action to bloody get there because frankly...
by Nick | Dec 26, 2020 | Colombia, Travel Writing
A hidden gem in the heart of Antioquia. That’s how I’d sum up San Carlos, Antioquia if I were one of those corny travel program hosts. A pueblo that doesn’t see many foreign tourists. But home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, and charcos...
