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Art Destinations of Bogota

October 15, 2015 by Cameryn FrostLeave a Comment

Paris and Florence: art destinations. Sure. But Bogota, Colombia? Absolutely! Lisa was fascinated to discover so many artist hot spots in Bogota. Don't miss these on your trip! Graffiti Street Art Tour- Graffiti art is allowed in Bogota and can be seen all over the city. Tour Guide Federico Ruiz explains that the city provides blank canvases for many street artists with large, plain walls. The Kiss is a piece of graffiti art from 2013 that is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Argentina, Art, Colombia, Florence, Harvest, Museum, Paris, Shopping Mall, Spain

Unexpected Gems of Bogota, Colombia

October 3, 2015 by Cameryn FrostLeave a Comment

The Easiest Way to See Bogota, Colombia Bogota, Colombia has never been easy to get to. Until now! Avianca is offering a new direct flight, straight from Terminal 2 at LAX, all the way to Bogota, Colombia. This new direct flight is the easiest way to reach the unique city. Lisa Niver, Founder of We Said Go Travel, boarded her flight to Bogota and enjoyed incredibly fresh food on the plane. When Lisa arrived in Bogota, it was raining, but that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Art, Coffee, Colombia, Drinking, Food and Wine, Music, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Waterfall, Wildlife

Colombians enjoy dancing in the streets

September 15, 2015 by Phyllis SteinbergLeave a Comment

Cartagena de Indias, a Colombian Caribbean metropolis, blends beautiful beaches with gourmet gastronomy, historical attractions, musical entertainment and dancing. Founded in 1533 by Spanish conqueror, Pedro de Heredia, the city retains its traditions and Spanish colonial architecture and was named a UNESCO cultural heritage city in 1984. The San Felipe de Barajas Fort, Las Popa Convent, and colorful residences with blossomed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Coffee, Colombia, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Massage, Mediterranean, Museum, Peru, Restaurants, Romantic

Life in Bogotá: 12 things you’ll soon discover

June 10, 2015 by Naomi DaltonLeave a Comment

1. Queuing for a bus is rare On the TransMilenio bus system in Bogota, it’s every man for himself; unlike London buses, on most TransMilenio buses there aren’t specific doors for people getting on or getting off (although these are being introduced on certain routes, thank God!), so as the doors open at the station it’s like two opposing armies clashing as each side struggles to board or disembark. If you wait for people to get off before you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Bicycle, Bridges, Bus Travel, Christmas, Colombia, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, London, Spain, Taxi, Walking tour

The Three Places You Should Visit in Uruguay – as Soon as Possible and Slightly Off Season

May 7, 2015 by Claudia Tavani3 Comments

Uruguay attractions

I arrived in Uruguay at the very end of a four months backpacking trip. I was exhausted, and all I wanted to do was rest, lay in the sun, enjoy the sea breeze, eat nice food and write. My expectations were met and exceeded, and by the time I boarded the first of a number of flights that would take me back to Sardinia, I knew I was in love with the country and would have to go back in the future.   Locked between Argentina and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Argentina, Backpacking, Beach, Beer, Brazil, Bus Travel, Fishing, Food and Wine, Restaurants, Sacramento, Sand, South America, Spain, Tango, Village, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Living in Bogota: My 5 Colombian Identities

February 26, 2015 by Naomi Dalton1 Comment

I’ve been living in Bogota, Colombia for over a year now, having moved here from London for my Colombian partner, and something I’ve noticed is the way in which identity is defined; since moving here I have taken on a number of identities which just didn’t matter or exist when I was in London. Not that we don’t categorise people there too – for example, a person’s age, ethnicity and the part of London they’re from can tell you a lot about them: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Britain, Colombia, England, London, Spain

How to spend 48 hours in Bogota

February 17, 2015 by Naomi Dalton2 Comments

Many travellers will arrive in Bogota with the intention of  staying for a couple of days before moving onto somewhere else... Cartagena, Santa Marta, the Coffee Region. So in case you happen to be spending just 48 hours in Bogota (let's say a weekend) here’s a suggested itinerary (with alternatives suggested in the event of rain!): Saturday 8.00am: It’s Saturday morning and chances are you’re staying near the historical part of Bogota (the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Arabic, Art, Bakeries, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Coffee, Colombia, Drinking, Flea Market, Food and Wine, Markets, Museum, Music, Restaurants, Santa Barbara, Shopping Mall, Spain, Sushi, Taxi, Traffic

5 Reasons why Santiago is the Most Underrated South American City For Tourism

October 24, 2014 by Nick Kwan1 Comment

When people think of Chile, what comes to mind are usually the breathtaking views of Atacama, treacherous hikes through Patagonia, and the stunning beaches along the coast. I'm not saying these three extremes are anything short of amazing, or else I'd be lying.  However, Santiago, a metropolitan city of more than 6 million people that sits in the center of these marvels, is an amazing city itself and here are five reasons why. My name is Nick, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Argentina, Art, Avocado, Beach, Bicycle, Brazil, Bridges, Bus Travel, California, Chicago, Chile, Coffee, Colombia, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Hong Kong, Mountain Climbing

Five Selfish Reasons to Add Volunteering to your Travels

June 29, 2014 by Two Bein' Chili4 Comments

Machete Man

Let’s face it; volunteering our time and effort to a worthy cause is a nice, feel-good thing to do.  For many of us, however, the idea of doing work when we could otherwise be relaxing on a beach or exploring the jungle just sounds … crazy.  We’re traveling to enjoy life, not to waste our precious time milking cows or digging ditches.  Well, I’d like to help you see the light: not only can volunteering let you to contribute directly to a cause … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Backpacking, Beach, Costa Rica, Drinking, Farming, Hiking, Honduras, Lodge, Nicaragua, Rainforest, Restaurants, Save Money, Spain, Village, Volunteer, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wildlife

Eating Your Way Through South America

April 24, 2014 by Kate MayerLeave a Comment

As with most international adventures, a trip through South America should include copious amounts of eating. This continent is certain not to disappoint no matter what your tastes (but it would hopefully include a fondness for red meat and wine). Buenos Aires, Argentina is one of the most metropolitan and beautiful cities in the world. Not only is it full of incredible museums, parks, street art, and cafes but the food is fantastic. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Argentina, Art, Brazil, Coffee, Culinary travel, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Restaurants, Seafood, South America, Street Food, Wine Tasting

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