Best Places To Visit In Colombia For First Timers

As the second most biodiverse country on the planet, Colombia offers a variety of unique landscapes to explore. Most travelers start their trip in Bogotá, Cali or Medellín, but if you want to get the most out of your Colombian adventure, don't confined yourself to visiting just those three major cit…

11 Fun Facts About Colombia

Despite Colombia being my home country, it is a place that never stops to amaze me. Here's a list of 11 interesting facts about Colombia. Some are funny, some are weird and others unique! 1. You can buy 'minutes' on the streets In Colombia there's always a way of making an urgent phone call, even if…

このコロナウィルスの状況下で、コロンビア国民を支える5つの団体

感染拡大が続く新型コロナウィルス（COVID-19）。 多くの国がそうであるように、コロンビアでも感染者の急増を受けて、3月24日から「ロックダウン（都市封鎖）」に入りました。 ご存じの通り、このロックダウンとは、屋外活動が完全に禁止されるので、コロンビア国民は家から外に出ることが出来なくなっています。 外出禁止による生活への影響は様々で、これを機に、いつも以上に家族との時間を有意義に過ごす人や、新しいプロジェクトやトレーニングを始める人がいる一方で、大半の国民は生活するための資金に困り果てているのが現状です。 そんなコロンビアでは、今様々な団体が立ち上がり、コロナウィルスで生活に困っているこれらの人を助けようとしています。 今回は、そんな活動をする5つの団体と活動内容を紹介します。 コロンビアに住んでいる人でなくとも、このような緊急事態でどのようなことが実際に求められるかを知る、大変良い機会になると思いますので、是非ご一読ください。

Top Colombian Expressions That Will Get You Speaking Like A Local

Learning Spanish at a language institute is one thing, but learning how locals communicate is quite another! Colombians have a very particular - not to say funny or weird - way of expressing themselves. There seems to be a saying for every single situation you might get across on your everyday life.…

5 Ways You Can Help Colombians Amid The Coronavirus

Colombia is right now in a nationwide coronavirus lockdown. People were told to stay home as an attempt to help contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Unfortunately, staying home does not mean the same for everyone. While there are some who are taking this time to spend more time with their families, exerci…

5 Amazing Alternatives To Colombia's Tourist Traps

Colombia's reputation as one of the most exciting countries to travel to has been growing in the past few years. As a result, this South American country has experienced a rise in the number of tourists visiting the nation. Certain sites have become very touristy and people are starting to look for …

Getting From Cali Airport To City Center

Santiago de Cali, or simply Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department and its the third most populous city in Colombia. Cali is known as the capital of Salsa, given the peple's love and passion for that genre of music. This dance attracts millions of foreigners every year who want to le…

Top 10 Things To See and Do in Cartagena

Palenqueras Cartagena de Indias is definitively the most beautiful city in the Caribbean Coast and the second most visited city by foreigners in Colombia. With its beautiful cobblestone alleys, colonial architecture and picturesque green balconies, this place is an incredibly attractive destination …

The 4 Most Popular Cities For Foreigners To Visit in Colombia

According to the tourism statistics in Colombia, the following cities are the most popular ones for foreigners to visit. They all have their unique charm and friendly atmosphere ready to fill your soul. Start discovering these stunning cities! Scroll down and begin reading! 1. Bogotá Plaza Bolívar B…

The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Colombia

Colombia is a country full of picturesque little towns filled with history, beautiful architecture and local charm. Keep on reading to see Colombia's most beautiful towns! Barichara Jardín Villa de Leyva Mompox Jericó La Playa de Belén Salamina Monguí Salento Santa Cruz de Lórica

スペイン語習得はメリットだらけ？

高校や大学で第二外国語を選ぶ時や、これから英語以外の外国語を習得しようとしている時、選択肢が数多くあるせいで迷ってしまいますよね。 実際、どの言語を習得しても、当然メリットはあります！ しかし、もし、どの言葉を習得しようか迷っているのであれば、スペイン語を選ぶことをおすすめします！ その理由を今回は説明しましょう！

7 Colombian Street Foods You Need To Try

Trying new flavors is one of the most exciting aspects of travel. When it comes to street food, Colombia has a lot to offer. To help you plan a culinary trip that’ll pamper your palate, here’s a list of seven delicious Colombian street foods you must try! Empanadas Pandebono Chicharrón Chorizo Santa…

5 Colombian Dishes Not To Be Missed

It is safe to say that pampering your palate is one of the most exciting aspects of travel. Tasting new spices and diving into foods with names you can hardly pronounce it's all part of the exprience as a tourist in a foreign country. To help you plan a delicious culinary trip of your own, here's a …

Easter Traditions: Semana Santa in Colombia

Colombia is a country in which people and their daily lives are highly influenced by religion. Catholicism is the main religion in Colombia, with an estimated of 70% of the national population as adherents. Like any other Catholic in the world, Colombians are getting ready to celebrate what it's kno…

How To Greet People in Colombia

Greeting might be seen as a simple day-to-day practice that comes naturally to all of us, but the truth is that there’s more to it than just saying “Hi”. Whether it is waving, bowing or kissing, there’s always a cultural background and situational context to take into account. Colombians stand out f…

5 Reasons Why You Should Learn Spanish

Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language but haven't been able to decide which one? Well, besides all the benefits that come with learning any foreign language, here are 5 reasons to start learning Spanish today! 1. It's a global language 2. Your travel experiences will be more exciting an…