Taganga: Friendly ‘pirates’
Don’t be a trapped in Taganga. One of Colombia’s most picturesque towns is an exercise in finding trips to empty beaches.
Into the Wild East
Cut off from the rest of the country by culture and geography, La Guajira is a wild region of stark beauty.
My best, exotic Mompós
The rhythms of colonial Mompós seem from a different era, particularly for a foreigner running a guest house.
Restoring Mompós
Renovations in this important historical town have generated controversy regarding just how much to change from the past.
Cartagena: Break with ‘Convention’
While many flock to Cartagena on vacation, the old city also caters to business travelers in search of a break from the 'Convention.'
Land of ‘La Unite’
In the early 20th century, the United Fruit Company ran Colombia’s northern coast, and bananas were mean business.
Back to the farm
It’s not what Orwell had in mind when he wrote Animal Farm, but when on the coast, el Solar, is fun for the whole family, including yours.
Bocachica: open secret
Twenty minutes outside of Cartagena, Bocachica is worlds removed with empty beaches and fresh cheap seafood.
Alone in the forest
Fear of being alone in the Sierra Nevada didn't stop Nick Bayly's mission to research Veery finch migration.