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Traveling to Colombia and looking for inspiration? Here's a list of useful articles to help you with planning a trip.

A Guide to Visiting Colombia’s Safest Places

Travel Safety Last Updated · Sep 4th, 2025 · Daniel James

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One of the things that make Colombia a great travel destination for many is its sheer diversity. It offers a variety of climates, …

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The Gringo Trail: Learning The ins and outs

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 2nd, 2025 · Daniel James

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Have you heard of the Gringo trail? Put it this way, if you happen to be an American, Canadian, or European in origin, this trip is …

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Things to do in El Poblado, Medellin

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 1st, 2025 · Daniel James

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As you already may have heard, the El Poblado neighborhood is located in Medellin and is the most exclusive and expensive comuna in the …

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Comuna 13 Medellin Tour (Visiting without a Guide)

Travel Guides Last Updated · Sep 19th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Are you arriving in Colombia and doing the Comuna 13 Medellín tour? Let me start by saying that when I first arrived in Medellín, …

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Things to do in Sabaneta, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 12th, 2025 · Daniel James

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Welcome to Sabaneta, the smallest municipality in Colombia Located in the south of the Aburrá valley snuggly fitted between Envigado …

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What is a Paisa in Colombia?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Sep 29th, 2025 · Daniel James

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In Colombia, what is a Paisa and, what does it mean to be Paisa? More often than not, I have found Paisas (the people from …

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Exotic Colombian Fruits: Tried & Tested by Dan

Latin Culture Last Updated · Oct 9th, 2025 · Daniel James

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The exotic fruits of Colombia are what keep drawing me back. In this guide, I’ll introduce you to some of the incredible fruits I’ve …

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13+ Things to do in Medellin, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 1st, 2025 · Daniel James

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Are you traveling to Colombia and wondering what to do in Medellin? You’re definitely in the right place... Grab yourself a coffee …

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Tatacoa Desert, Colombia: Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 2nd, 2025 · Daniel James

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Colombia really does have deserts within its borders! As I journey deeper through South America learning Spanish, I'm continually …

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Backpacking Colombia: Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Sep 22nd, 2025 · Daniel James

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Every South America backpacking route should include Colombia, and some people even say Colombia is the real heart of Latin …

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