The Bandeja Paisa is quite possibly one of the largest meals you’ve ever had on one plate. Correction: platter. You see the literal translation of “Bandeja Paisa” is: Paisa Platter (Paisa is the nickname for people from Medellin and area.) It makes sense to call this the Paisa Platter, because you need a platter to [...]
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Hot Springs of Santa Rosa
The Hot Springs of Santa Rosa are a beautiful and relaxing location just outside of the town of Santa Rosa de Cabal. I’ve been to hot springs in Canada before, and it’s always a relaxing time, but the Termales de Santa Rosa are much more than just a relaxing place to bath. The stunning surroundings [...]
Zona Cafetera Colombia: Top 5 Things to Do in the Coffee Region
Top 5 Things to Do in the Zona Cafetera / Coffee Region of Colombia 5. Riosucio Every two years this beautiful town holds one of the most unique festivals in Colombia: Carnaval del Diablo. When they’re not partying with the devil, they are enjoying some of the most beautiful views in Colombia from their hillside town. [...]
Salento Colombia: Gate to the Cocora Valley
Is Salento Colombia a model for a gingerbread house, or a jumping off point for seeing the world’s tallest palm trees, the wax palms? I didn’t try to taste the houses to confirm that they weren’t made of gingerbread, but I’m assuming that they’re not. The main street in Salento Colombia. Salento Colombia is a [...]
Colombian Coffee: Tinto vs Coffee
You can drink Colombian coffee around the world, however the drink Colombians prefer are “coffee-flavoured drinks.” There’s a distinct difference between “coffee” and “coffee-flavoured drinks.” Coffee is a work of art. Coffee is your best friend in the morning. Coffee smells fantastic. Coffee is a beautiful thing to be cherished. ”Coffee-flavoured drinks,” however, are none of [...]
Colombian Coffee Farm: Hacienda Venecia
Colombian coffee is more than just a cup of Joe to wake you up in the morning. Colombian coffee is a way of life, an institution, a brand, an art form, and a business. Colombia is known around the world for quality coffee. I wanted to know more about this industry that is so important [...]
Best Restaurant in Pereira: London’s House
Looking for the best restaurant in Pereira, Colombia and area? Look no further than the top of the hill. London’s House is situated on the hilltop between Pereira and Santa Rosa de Cabal. It has views in every direction. From your table you can see all of Pereira and the surrounding mountains. Truly an amazing [...]
Colombian Coffee Jeeps : The Willy’s
Colombian coffee is grown in mountainous and challenging terrain. Colombia is number two in coffee production in the world, and the world’s top producer of higher quality Arabica beans. In order for the Colombian coffee to be produced, the workers need to get to the fields. Their transport comes in the form of The Willy’s. [...]
Colombian Coffee Zone Cycling Tour: Day 5
The Colombian Coffee Zone Cycling Tour entered its fifth day of riding with a quick trip to the local bike shop to insure that Wilma’s rack would stay in place for the rest of our journeys. You see, her rack had a stripped thread on the one side, and we needed to have a more secure [...]
Cocora Valley: Extreme Horseback Edition
The Cocora Valley, or Valle de Cocora was where we decided to take a day off of the bikes. As an ironic twist, we were still in saddles on this given day – horse saddles. Three cyclists pretending to be cowboys. The Cocora Valley is home to Colombia’s national tree, the wax palm. These trees [...]
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