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Chivas and Caffeine: Cartagena and Colombian Coffee Country

Chivas and Caffeine: Cartagena and Colombian Coffee Country

November 5, 2019
by Sinead Francis-Coan
Yarns

When I first told people I was beginning my South American trip in Colombia by myself, the usual response was relatively predictable. “Like, have you…

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Love in a Time of Colombia

Love in a Time of Colombia

December 6, 2018
by Emily Westmoreland
Features

During Brazil’s World Cup, the Colombian football team won the adoration of la copa with their little goal boogie that featured every game they played….

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Battling Body Image in Latin America

Battling Body Image in Latin America

May 1, 2017
by Daisy D'Souza
Features

It all began in a discount swimwear shop in Chapinero, Bogotá. Surrounded by rack upon rack of sequined bikinis in every shade imaginable (and for…

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Santa Marta: Dreamer Hostel

Santa Marta: Dreamer Hostel

September 9, 2014
by Emily Westmoreland
Santa Marta Do

Get There: Carrera 51, 26D-161, Diagonal 32 Los Trupillos. A taxi from bus terminal/airport has a flate rate of COP5000 (2.80AUD) Cost: A room in…

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Through the Lens: Colombia

Through the Lens: Colombia

June 1, 2014
by The Hobos
Through the Lens

Quinten went to Bogotá, Colombia, for a student exchange in 2012 and completely fell in love with the country. Here’s why. Barrios above Medellin Street…

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Palomino: Tiki Hut Hostel

Palomino: Tiki Hut Hostel

March 23, 2014
by The Hobos
Palomino Do

Get There: Playas Don Aire, Avenida Principal Cost: 35000COP (14.50AUD) for a four-bed dorm Free Breaky: No, but they have a restaurant. Free WiFi: One…

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Taganga: La Masia Hostel

Taganga: La Masia Hostel

March 23, 2014
by The Hobos
Taganga Do

Get There: Calle 14 No. 4-32, 40007 Taganga. Taganga is a very small place so just ask around! Cost: Cheapest room is 25000COP (14AUD) Free…

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Los Llanos

Los Llanos

January 3, 2014
by Quinten Dol
Bucket List

Ever heard of a capybara? Giant Amazonian otters? How about pink freshwater dolphins? Having done zero research and armed only with the desire to spot…

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Bogotá: Gringo Tuesdays Language Exchange

Bogotá: Gringo Tuesdays Language Exchange

October 4, 2013
by Quinten Dol
Bogota Do

Address: Club La Villa, Carrera 14a #83 – 56, Bogotá, Colombia Open: 6pm – 3am Cost: 15 000 pesos cover after 10pm Every Tuesday evening,…

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Adventures in Latin America’s Biggest Gay Bar

Adventures in Latin America’s Biggest Gay Bar

August 26, 2013
by Quinten Dol
Features

We’ve been standing out the front for 15 minutes and something like 100 people have already gone in, the steady torrent showing no sign of…

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