During our trip to Bogota, Jared and I have the opportunity to try some of the traditional Colombian cuisine. Among those were the bandeja paisa. Bandeja paisa is perhaps one the most emblematic dishes of Colombia, especially popular in the Paisa region. The Paisa region is formed by the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda and […]
My Cachaco Experience: 6 Things That Impressed Me in Bogota, Colombia
Jared and I spent almost two weeks in Bogota, Colombia. It was our first time in la tierra cachaca (Cachaco or cachaca is the name given to the people from Bogota). Visiting and experience a new place for the first time always gives you some impressions that stand out. 6 Things That Impressed me from […]
5 Ways to Start an Argument in Colombia
Everyone’s sensitive about something. There are certain things that are bound to set off the average Colombian, so be warned. Here are 5 sure-fire ways to start an argument with a Colombian. 1. Bring up the drug cartels You might think it’s funny to chat about cocaine use or drug cartels, but this is a […]
6 Alcoholic Drinks from Colombia That You Need to Try
If you should ever find yourself in Colombia, do not forgo the opportunity to sample at least one of the following drinks. Your trip would not be complete without this experience, and partaking in a couple of rounds is the quickest way to befriend a Colombian. 6 Alcoholic Drinks from Colombia 1. Aguardiente This is […]
10 Colombian Drinks You Must Try Before You Leave
If you are traveling through Colombia, you are in for quite a treat whenever you happen to get thirsty. This country has a wide variety of traditional drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Here’s 10 must-try drinks! 5 Non-alcoholic Colombian drinks 1. Coffee Who can think of Colombia without thinking of coffee? Even if you […]