Flying High in Bucaramanga, Colombia – A Paragliding Paradise
"Paragliding isn't a weekend warrior sport, once you start it you have to be committed." ~ Russell (Instructor) BUCARAMANGA, COLOMBIA: I watched enviously as the paragliding students took off into the sky like colourful giant birds. As I photographed from below, I...
Photo of the Day: A Face of Urban Art (Medellin, Colombia)
If you are an art lover, you must visit the Museo de Arte Moderno (Museum of Modern Art) in Medellín Colombia. Outside the museum is a massive wall filled with awesome graffiti, this is only one of the many beautiful pieces to be found. Follow the wall to the back of...
Photo of the Day: Lady Sings The Blues
Photo of the day: “Oh to be a kid again!”
Where to eat in Medellin? 3 Tasty Recommendations – Ribs, Empanadas, and More
Whatever type of cuisine you’re craving, there’s probably a restaurant somewhere in Medellin that can satisfy your culinary desires. You can find everything from popular fast-food chains like Subway, McDonald’s and Domino’s Pizza to local mom and pop eateries and...
Where to party on Thursdays in Medellin – Tres Cordilleras Brewery, Tiger Paw & Babylon
Looking for a place to party in Medellin on Thursday? Here are a few good options “Hey, hey, hey,” – The sounds of the popular track Hey Soul Sister by Trainoozes from the walls of Tres Cordilleras, a local microbrewery in the popular BarrioColombia neighbourhood of...
Choosing a hostel in Medellin Colombia – Tiger Paw Hostel, Casa Kiwi & Geo Hostel Compared
Where to stay in Medellin, Colombia? So you're going to Medellin Colombia but you don't know where to stay. Naturally there are tons of options ranging from big five-star hotel rooms to shared accommodation in backpacker hostels. If you are reading this blog then you...
Amazon Adventure – A trip to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in Ecuador
Ecuador (literally meaning equator) is bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the south. Many travelers say that if you only have a limited amount of time to spend in South America, you should just skip over Ecuador - I strongly disagree. A few weeks ago I flew...
Photo of the Day: Gotcha Hummingbird
While taking photos of flowers at the Secret Garden in Cotopaxi Ecuador, this bright green hummingbird with an oddly long tail landed on one of the flowers. For a moment I stood there in a bit of a trance, staring at the tail that was about four times the length of...
Getting from Quito Ecuador to The Secret Garden in Cotopaxi
I struggled to take photos from the back seat of our taxi as it snaked its waythrough the busy streets of Quito. We were on our way to the new Quitumbe Terminal where buses leave for Cotopaxi, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. The concierge at our...