I tend to over romanticise a lot of experiences while travelling. It happens more often when I can see myself writing about those experiences online; as soon as something exciting happens,…
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Colombia Photography South AmericaBetween a Rock and a Colourful Place: the Magical Realism of Guatape, Colombia
You’ll be forgiven if you haven’t heard of Guatape, Colombia. This tiny town is a few hours away from Medellin in the midst of the rolling green Colombian countryside. It’s famous…
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Colombia Personal WritingLearning Time Management in Medellin (and Why I’m Having a Slight Meltdown)
For the last fourteen months, I've been travelling through South America and publishing an article every week on Flora the Explorer.…
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My decision to move to Medellin was three-fold. First, I wanted to improve my Spanish, to learn more about Colombia by living here, and to take my first steps in journalism.…
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Challenges Colombia EcuadorCrossing the Ecuador Colombia Border by Bus: an Unexpected Drama (Updated 2019)
The Ecuador Colombia border crossing by bus is simple. What’s not so simple is making sure you’re on the right bus in the first place. If you’re reading this article because…
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“Welcome to Bogotá!” Felipe shouted, joyfully, as we raced over yet another gaping hole in the road. His words were almost whipped from his mouth by the wind; I held on…
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Challenges Colombia Language South America Spanish ChallengeTwo Weeks of Spanish Classes with Nueva Lengua School in Colombia
My first Spanish classes – in Colombia The beginning of September has brought with it the sudden realisation that I’ve been in South America for seven months. Which means I’ve also…
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“This is a forgotten place,” Marcos says, as he unlocks the chain wrapped tight around a set of big blue doors. “But you’re with me. You’re probably safer up here than…
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If you’ve wondered whether it’s safe in Medellin, Colombia, you’re not alone. Worrying about safety in Colombia has been a common thought process for decades – and not just for tourists,…
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I’m not the first person to say I love the heat. When I was younger it was great, sure: sunbathing by swimming pools in Turkey and Greece with my family, summer…