I started this bike trip with what I thought was the ultimate hub dynamo USB charging system. It’s served me well overall, but had some problems with The Plug USB charger. Luckily, I was given the opportunity to test a relatively new product on the market – the Revolution by …
Before climbing up to the higher regions of Colombia, I’d never even heard of páramos, the neotropical alpine tundra which operate like giant sponges, providing fresh water to millions of Colombians…
The 7th of December is a highly anticipated Catholic holiday in Colombia, known as the Noche de las Velitas (Night of the Little Candles). One of the biggest celebrations of this holiday occurs in the colonial town of Villa de Leyva. Every year, thousands swarm from far and wide to set it …
We left Zapatoca with lumps in our throats. We knew it would be a long time (if ever) before we would see …
EQ spread himself across my lap in the back of Armando’s little Renault 4. Considering the size of this bull terrier’s canines …
As we spent more time in Zapatoca, we realised how its charm extends beyond the colonial walls throughout the surrounding areas. Our new friend and host, Armando, introduced us to some of his favourite spots, giving us reason to stay longer than we had originally planned.
Our musical adventures in Zapatoca began when Jenny played her new songs for our hosts, Armando and Sonia, who then organised jam sessions and private concerts.
One of our pastimes on this trip is locating and perusing the local food markets. So, we decided to get friendly with some of the tropical fruits that you might not find in your local supermarket.
