Making my way back towards Medellin (very slowly and circuitously) I was heading down to near sea level again. And once more it was becoming uncomfortably hot. Having previously been told by a taxi driver about the tragedy of Armero, I wanted to visit the town. Thousands died here after the eruption of the volcano … Continue reading Up a volcano, then down through a rain forest
(Click on pictures to enlarge where necessary) Having decided not to travel north I had much more time to explore the Department of Boyacá. The first day or two, I will confess, I wasn’t sure it was the friendliest place. My cries of ‘Buenas!’ (shortened version of Buenas tardes, or ‘good afternoon’) were met with … Continue reading Oh boy, Boyacá!
(For the instagrammers who wish to follow there, just search for 'nomadstu’) Setting off from Medellin, my intention was to slowly head North to the coast. I had no fixed plan, other than to take a circuitous route via some of the towns and villages of Boyaca, a region I hadn’t previously visited. First stop … Continue reading Escape to the hills!
The picture above is from my time in Medellin in 2018. The sheer joy of the music and dance in a public square in the Centro area made it one of my favourite memories. I revisited the square this time, and wasn't surprised to find the same musician creating the same incredible atmosphere (see below). … Continue reading All roads lead to Medellin
After a longer than expected experience in the corporate world, once again I find myself with the luxury of having time to travel. My first visit to Colombia in 2018 was incredible, and I've been promising myself for the past five years that I would return. Of course there's a danger somewhere that was new … Continue reading Colombia, I’ve missed you!
Nomad Stuart 