Colombia

  • World's Best Museums, YSL Museum in Marrakech
    Bolivia,  Cambodia,  Canada,  Colombia,  Cuba,  Ecuador,  England,  France,  Guam,  Indonesia,  Ireland,  Italy,  Malaysia,  Morocco,  Norway,  Scotland,  Spain,  Sweden,  Tanzania,  Thailand,  Uganda,  US,  Vietnam,  Zambia

    The Ultimate List of the Best Museums in the World

    World’s Best Museums  Visiting a new country can be exciting yet overwhelming experience.  There is art, culture, history, architecture, music, design and science that are all waiting to be learned and explored in cities and towns throughout the world.  A museum can provide a glimpse into local life, or provide education on a broader level. I think museums are a way to get a glimpse of the view of a country. Small, local museums even more-so, they show how they perceive themselves and the rest of the world. Get out to a museum near you, open your eyes and enrich your minds.  Doing some research to choose an interesting museum…

  • Soda Bottles in South America
    Africa,  Asia,  Caribbean,  Colombia,  Cuba,  Czech Republic,  Europe,  France,  Greece,  Ireland,  Italy,  Malta,  Martinique,  Mexico,  Morocco,  North America,  Portugal,  Scotland,  South America,  Spain,  Thailand,  Turkey,  UK,  US,  Vietnam

    22 Best Drinks Around the World: Travel Spots to Quench Your Thirst

    Best Drinks Around the World One way to really get to know a place is to drink and eat.  The best cocktails around the world are ones that have local ingredients or has a history or tradition unlike anywhere else.  When you drink these drinks, you should be transported directly back to your vacation. I’ve included both boozy and non alcoholic suggestions so everyone can go gulp. Whiskey in Scotland The Scots know their whiskies.  Two things to remember about Scotch, it’s made from malted Barley and don’t add an “e” in Scottish Whisky. Want to try Scotland’s “other national drink”? Often when I’m in another country I love checking…

  • Colombia,  Greece,  Indonesia,  Malaysia,  Malta,  Thailand

    My Favorite Moments of 2014

    2014, what a whirlwind!  I had several one of a kind experiences this year and I think I spent a lot of time pinching myself making sure I wasn’t dreaming, exploring new places, meeting new friends and enjoying life has a way of seeming unreal.  It has been a treat to go through TONS of photos of the past year and I’ve collected a few to share some of the stand outs. My day as a Maltese falconer By far and away one of my more favorite memories of this year.  While in Malta I decided to take the Maltese Falcon story to the next level and go to the…

  • Asia,  Colombia,  Europe,  Greece,  Malaysia,  Malta,  South America

    You had me at UNESCO: Why I’m head over heels for heritage cities

    UNESCO.  For those of you who aren’t familiar, the acronym may look like letters for a combination gas station/carwash, a bulk goods grocery store, or some Silicon Valley Tech start up, BUT it stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.  UNESCO has a mission to promote the protection of natural and cultural sites and that their preservation be a way to educate future generations while bringing awareness to unique places all over the world.  I’ve been checking their website before going to a new place to see if they have a world heritage site near where I’ll be staying and a pattern started to develop.  I love…

  • Asia,  Canada,  Colombia,  Malaysia,  Scotland,  Thailand

    Coffee Shop Talk: Where to Find the Best Coffee in the World

    Brew a cup, order a Venti, or pop a K-cup in the Keurig because we are breaking down where in the world you can find the best coffee. Can I let you in on a little secret? If you read my story about my trip to a Colombian coffee farm, you already know that I’m the only person you know that doesn’t drink coffee.  Ok, so what makes me an authority on where to drink coffee around the world? I love everything about the caffeinated craving in a cup aside from drinking it, in particular, the coffee shop.  The smell, people all sitting around socializing quietly with friends or working…

  • Colombia,  South America

    Take me to Coffee Town: Colombia’s Coffee Region

      The Coffee Zone The coffee triangle is in the heart of Colombia and there are several small towns in the region where you can take in the small town vibe, the stunning scenery and obviously, the coffee.  I immediately associate any coffee grower to have the whole Juan Valdez thing going on, complete with a little mild mannered donkey by his side, obediently toting his beans and although there aren’t white-brimmed hat coffee farmers lurking around every corner, the area exudes that farm town feeling, the air smells crisp and fresh, livestock are grazing on the surrounding rolling hills, and the further you walk down the dirt paths the…

  • Colombia,  Snapshot Sunday,  South America

    82 Hostel: A Bogota Review

    Bogota, Colombia Colombia’s sprawling capital, Bogota, is one of the largest cities in South America.  It’s comprised of individual neighborhoods, which are zones, or cultural pockets amidst the large urban city full of museums, galleries, theaters and libraries.  We opted to stay in Zona Rosa, or the T Zone, where there is plenty of shopping, nightlife and delicious restaurants and 82 Hostel is right in the middle of all the action. 82 Hostel: Home away from home in Bogota We had the fortune of coming across 82 Hostel in our research, a quiet, clean hostel in a great neighborhood. They had everything we were looking for while we spent our first…

  • Colombia,  South America

    A Sunday in Bogota, Colombia

    Sunday in Bogota The capital city, Bogota is a great place to begin your Colombian adventure.  An urban sprawl filled with smaller neighborhoods, each area are different “zones” so the city truly offers something for everyone, from booming nightlife, amazing art galleries, outdoor activities and gastronomic treats.  During the week large cities seem to exude the hum-drum feel of a standard work day, so I think the best time to get a feel for the personality of a place is over a weekend, especially when you can experience the vibe of a town on a weekend and our Sunday in Bogota was no exception. Gold Rush  There are over 50…