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Bogotá Uncovered: One Week in the City of Contrasts

Leaving Cartagena for a week’s stay in the capital of Bogota, a city 8500 feet above sea level with a population of over 8 million.  Bogota is the Colombia’s cultural center as it dominated all forms of cultural expressions. A modern city with a beautiful historic center with much of its ancestral architecture still in place. No longer one of the most violent city in the world, Bogota today is a melting pot of all cultures from different regions known for its cuisine, murals, street markets, festivals and art.  I stayed several blocks from the historic, colorful Candelaria neighborhood, visiting many of its museums and historic buildings as well as making a trip to the popular Andean mountains to visit a friend. If you have plans to come to Bogota, check out my week in this amazing city ….

Navigating Nature’s Masterpiece: A Galápagos Cruise Experience

A cruise through the Galápagos Islands will allow you to not only understand the connection between Charles Darwin and his theory on evolution but to see the force of the islands’ volcanic origin (still active) and its biodiversity both on land and sea. Each island (got to visit 7) is a lasting memory of the unique wildlife and geology of this remote region. Home to many species, such as the Galapagos land and marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and the famous Galápagos tortoise. But sadly, there are many challenges that threaten this “Living Museum” starting with rising sea levels, higher ocean temperature, invasive species, illegal fishing, over tourism and population growth. Although the islands are part of a national park, it may not have the resources to manage it conservation when there are so many uncontrollable factors and special interests. Here is my take on what was a lifetime adventure…

Immersed in Cartagena: History, Culture, and the Caribbean Spirit

As I embark on my second year of travel, this time going south, my first stop is Cartagena, Colombia.  Here I remained for six weeks as I mapped out the first several months of my travels. Cartagena is both a port, and a historic walled city situated on the Caribbean coast on the northern tip of South America. The city reminds me so much of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico from its fortress to its people, cuisine, Spanish colonial architecture, music and customs. Quite picturesque with its tropical year-around weather and festive Latin culture. Here is what I learned about its history, culture and Caribbean spirit….

Echoes from La Guajira and the Wayuu Tribe of Colombia

During my stay in Colombia, I traveled for several days to the northern coast of Colombia known as La Guajira Peninsula, part desert where the indigenous community, the Wayuu Tribe has lived for centuries. Wayuu are semi-nomadic herders and traders also known as the people of sun, sand and wind. They mostly inhabited lands in the coastal areas of northern Colombia and Venezuela.  Today, the Wayuu ancient way of life is being threatened by climate change and the consequences of the outside world.….