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From Colombia to Curaçao: J Balvin, Caribbean Culture and the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival

From Colombia to Curaçao: J Balvin & the 2026 Jazz Festival   From Colombia to Curaçao Sometimes a concert is enough of a reason to plan an entire trip. That was certainly the case with our recent visit to Curaçao. Read more…


Colombia After the Earthquake: Communities Face Rescue, Recovery and Rebuilding

Colombia Earthquake 2026: Rescue, Recovery and Rebuilding   Colombia Earthquake 2026: Much to Rebuild Colombia is a country I spend a lot of time writing about — its cities, its culture, its people, its cost of living and the many Read more…


Nomadic Stan Travel Photography

Discover Nomadic Stan Travel Photography   My Travel Photography Travel has always been about more than checking destinations off a list. Since 2013, I’ve explored cities, mountains, beaches, historic towns, and national parks across North America and South America, always Read more…


How Much Does It Cost to Eat Out in Colombia? A Realistic 2026 Guide

How Much Does It Cost to Eat Out in Colombia? A Realistic 2026 Guide   How Much Does It Cost to Eat Out in Colombia? One of the things I immediately enjoyed about living in Colombia was being able to Read more…


Exploring Comuna 13: Medellín’s Most Inspiring Neighborhood Transformation

Exploring Comuna 13: Medellín’s Most Inspiring Neighborhood Transformation   From Plaza Botero to Comuna 13 Medellin One of the things I enjoy most when traveling is spending a full day exploring different parts of a city instead of rushing from Read more…


Pueblito Chueco de Boyacá: Is This Unique Attraction Near Ráquira Worth Visiting?

Pueblito Chueco de Boyacá: Is This Unique Attraction Near Ráquira Worth Visiting? When most travelers visit the Boyacá region, their attention is usually focused on destinations like Villa de Leyva and Ráquira. During our trip through the area, however, we Read more…


Chocolate Museum Villa de Leyva: A Fun Stop in Colombia’s Most Charming Colonial Town

  Chocolate Museum Villa de Leyva: A Fun Stop in Colombia’s Most Charming Colonial Town One of the things I enjoy most about travel is discovering attractions I wasn’t necessarily planning to visit. That’s exactly how we ended up at Read more…


Café Jardín Villa de Leyva: One of My Favorite Breakfast Spots in Town

  Café Jardín Villa de Leyva: One of My Favorite Breakfast Spots in Town One of my favorite travel discoveries in Colombia happened completely by accident. While exploring Villa de Leyva, my wife and I stopped at Café Jardín for Read more…


Mirador de la Mano and La Candelaria: A Different Side of Bogotá

Mirador de la Mano Bogota Opening During our recent trip to Bogotá, my wife and I found ourselves exploring a side of the city that many tourists never see. What started as a visit to Mirador de la Mano Bogota Read more…


Street Art in Colombia: A Complete Guide to Medellín, Bogotá, Cartagena & Hidden Gems

Street Art in Colombia   Street in Art Colombia Discover the vibrant street art scene in Colombia, from Medellín’s Comuna 13 to Bogotá’s political murals and Cartagena’s Caribbean colors. A complete travel guide to Colombia’s urban art.  Colombia’s street art Read more…