…with Paul, Oliver and Mihaela In the latest instalment of the popular Our Routes series, our Senior Sales Manager, Paul Nolan , Senior Travel Specialist, Oliver Pryse, and Marketing Executive, Mihaela Enasoae, take us on a tour through Colombia. From the bustling streets of Bogotá to the lush Coffee Region, the innovative city of Medellín, and the coastal charm of Cartagena, their first-hand insights offer a deep dive into Colombia’s diverse culture, rich history, and breathtaking scenery. YOUR MAIN DESTINATIONS? We spent one day in the capital city, Bogotá, two days in the Coffee Region including Santa Rosa, Cocora Valley, Filandia and Salento. Further up, we went for two days in Medellín and Guatapé , and spent the last four days in Cartagena. HOW DID YOU GET THERE? We took a direct flight from London Gatwick to Bogotá El Dorado with Avianca. All domestic flights were with Avianca, too. FIRST TIME…
Although we are unable to travel at the moment, it’s still possible to discover the joys of Latin America – from the comfort of your home! Each week we are giving you inspiration from a different destination in Latin America, sharing movies, music, books and recipes to pique your interest, and this weeks destination is a country that was undiscovered by international tourists for decades, Colombia. Forget everything you think you know about Colombia. This is a land of stunning landscapes, lost cities, romantic Caribbean islands, vibrant festivals and the best coffee in the world! Delve deeper into colourful Colombia with our favourite inspiring read, film, food and music below. Read: La Virgen de los Sicarios by Fernando Vallejo After the Second World War, a literary boom thrust a lot of Latin American authors into the spotlight, none more so than Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who would go on to win the Nobel Prize. There are plenty of…
