Travel

Where Silence Still Speaks: Discovering the Monastery of Ecce Homo in Boyacá

Eight kilometres beyond the whitewashed streets and polished boutiques of Villa de Leyva, the traffic fades into birdsong and the landscape begins to exhale. The road winds through vineyards, olive groves, patchwork fields and ochre…

RICHARD EMBLIN July 31, 2026

Colombia Denies Entry to Nearly 19,000 Foreigners Since 2022

Colombia’s immigration authority has denied entry to nearly 19,000 foreign nationals since President Gustavo Petro took office in August 2022, citing national security concerns, immigration…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF July 27, 2026

Colombia Marks First Holiday Dedicated to Nation’s Patroness, the Virgin of Chiquinquirá

On Monday, Colombians will celebrate a new national holiday for the first time in the country’s history, honoring Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá,…

RICHARD EMBLIN July 11, 2026

In Bogotá, a Storied Market District Invites Travelers to Look Beyond Its Reputation

By 7 a.m., San Victorino is already in motion. Delivery carts rattle across uneven sidewalks. Shopkeepers roll up metal shutters to reveal stacks of denim,…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 11, 2026

Apulo After Steam: Life Along Colombia’s Abandoned Railway

For decades, Apulo has offered a sun-soaked, hot-country getaway for residents of Colombia's capital tired of the cold and rain.

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 22, 2026

Tayrona Park closure highlights security risks on Colombia’s Caribbean coast

The Colombian government temporarily closed last week PNN Tayrona National Natural Park following threats against park staff and escalating violence between rival armed groups fighting…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF February 22, 2026

Boyacá: Hiking Through History, High Summits and Andean Flavors

Boyacá is a department best understood at walking pace. Here, the Colombian Andes rise into cold, luminous páramos, colonial towns cling to mountainsides, and trails…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF January 1, 2026

Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz and Global Rise of Volcano Tourism

Volcanoes are very visible when traveling through most of central Colombia and even though some remain dormant, hikers can climb up to the crater of…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF November 7, 2025

Coral Coves to Desert Shores: Colombia’s Most Unique Beaches

There are countless stretches of beach in Colombia to explore, each with their own beauty and natural charm. Here four options fora carefree destination.

JACQUELINE DE KLERK October 18, 2025

Singapore's Business District and Parliament building. Photo: Richard EmblinSingapore's Business District and Parliament building. Photo: Richard Emblin

72 Hours in Singapore: Where Colonial Heritage Meets a New Tomorrow

Singapore is where futuristic gardens meet colonial grandeur, and Michelin-starred hawker stalls share the stage with bold global cuisine. In 72 hours, explore sacred temples,…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 18, 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia: A Timeless City in Endless Motion

Jakarta, Indonesia’s vibrant capital, blends colonial charm with modern energy. From the historic streets of Kota Tua and lively Fatahillah Square to rooftop bars, colorful…

RICHARD EMBLIN May 30, 2025

Eight Colombian towns nominated for UN’s Best Tourism Villages 2025

From the snow-capped Andes to the warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Colombia has nominated eight remarkably diverse rural towns for UN Tourism’s Best Tourism…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 15, 2025