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What to Take Home from Colombia? A Comprehensive Guide to Truly Authentic Souvenirs.
From Wayuu Mochilas to emerald jewelry and Amazonian crafts, Colombia’s souvenirs celebrate culture and craftsmanship. This guide helps you find authentic, sustainable keepsakes that honor local communities and bring home the spirit of your journey.

Michael Gold
Dec 48 min read


Cali and Salsa: Rhythm, Culture, and Pure Passion
Cali is more than just a city – it’s rhythm in its purest form. Life here pulses to the beat of salsa: on the streets, in intimate clubs, and in elegant stage shows. The roots of this deeply embedded dance culture trace back to the 1950s, when Afro-Caribbean rhythms merged with local influences. The result was a unique style: the fast-paced, powerful Salsa Caleña. Today, Cali is considered the unofficial world capital of salsa – a place where dancing isn’t just an activity, b

Michael Gold
Nov 284 min read


Trip Report - Vaupés: Jungle, River, and Communities
Eine Reise nach Vaupés beginnt schon vor dem Abflug: endlose Wälder, gewundene Flüsse und Gemeinschaften, deren spirituelle Traditionen tief in der Region verwurzelt sind. Fünf Tage lang erkundeten wir heilige Hügel, Malocas, indigene Küchen und stille Dschungelwege – begleitet von Gastgebern, die ihre Kultur mit Herz und Wissen teilen. Vaupés zeigt eine authentische, intime und ungezähmte Seite Kolumbiens.

David Roa Martin
Nov 266 min read


Endearing Colombian Quirks – What Travelers Should Know Before Visiting
Ready for your Colombia adventure? Traveling through Colombia offers more than just spectacular landscapes and colonial towns — it's a deep dive into a warm and vibrant culture. For European and North American visitors, it's often the little surprises, the everyday interactions, that linger in memory. From the relaxed sense of time to spontaneous dance floors in the street, Colombia invites you into a different rhythm of life. In this culture-savvy (and slightly cheeky) guid

Michael Gold
Jun 165 min read
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