Posts Tagged ‘Colombia’
Appearance on the ¨Cheap Travel Radio¨ Radio Show with Brian Peters
Written By: jeff
Posted On: December 8th, 2010
I was interviewed by Brian Peters, the author of No Debt World Travel. I first met Brian in June at the Travel Blogger conference in New York. A world traveler himself, Brian is known for his great advice for budget travelers. So, in addition to being a blogger and author, he has a travel show. [...]
Travel Interview with NTN24 in Colombia
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 21st, 2010
Back in October, I had an interview with the international Colombian news channel NTN24 on traveling through the holidays. It was my first full interview in Spanish so I was a little nervous. Natasha, the host of the morning program,Agenda Internacional (International Agenda) was great. There are a few words I stumbled over but as the [...]
The Colombian Halloween Song
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 1st, 2010
Yesterday was Halloween. But, more importantly for me, it was Sunday. In Bogota, Sunday was made for heading out to La Calera, a rural region in the mountains to the northeast of Bogota. Here you will find restaurant after restaurant feeding the hungry Bogotanos who head out with their family, friends and dogs. Our favorite [...]
Photo Essay: Day of Solidarity Parade, Caminata de la Solidaridad, in Bogotá
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 30th, 2010
Every year in August, for the past 30 years, Colombia sets aside a day of solidarity. It is a day of remembrance for all those affected by the civil strife that still afflicts parts of the country. There are big fund raisers to collect money to send to the victims. As part of this day, [...]
Photo Essay of a Tragic Morning in Bogota
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 12th, 2010
At 5:30AM, the Bogota offices of Caracol Radio, one of the largest radio companies (and media if you include its TV empire), was hit by a car bomb. For me, it literally hit close to home. I live 11 blocks from the site. It happened 3 blocks from my first apartment in Bogota and 2 blocks [...]
Premier Season Currently in Filming
Written By: Cheryl Habbe
Posted On: November 19th, 2009
Season 1 of our Video Travel Guides created specifically for career breakers is currently in filming. Due to be available in 2010, the first season will take you to Spain, South Africa, New Zealand, Patagonia and Colombia. Share and Enjoy:
