The capital city of Colombia is full of history, first founded in 1538 where the Indigenous Muisca culture was based. Spanish colonization continued for many years until the nation gained independence. The twentieth century was marred with political violence, but today Bogota is a thriving … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Bogota
Returning to Vienna Ten Years Later
It was 2012 when I was last in Vienna, Austria as a part of a month-long backpacking trip that brought me to a conference in the wine region of Porto, Portugal, all around Germany, and to a few places in Austria. I remember being exhausted by the rapid pace of my journey and being unprepared for the … [Read more...] about Returning to Vienna Ten Years Later
What I Packed for Colombia
When planning my two-week-long trip to Colombia, I was met with great difficulty. I would be experiencing both the balmy temperatures of the Caribbean coast and the cool and rainy climate of cosmopolitan Bogota. I also had a conference to attend. This mix made clothing choices tricky, but I … [Read more...] about What I Packed for Colombia
Behind the Curtain: January 2023
Thanks for bearing with as I clearly lost track in December but as you'll soon find out, I was super busy with work and travel in the final weeks of the year. But it was worth it! In every monthly post, I like to share the articles I’m reading, the shows I’m watching, and … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: January 2023
Visiting Medellin’s Comuna 13
The story of Medellin is an interesting one. Who would have thought that in a lifetime it would turn from a war zone between cartels and gangs to a digital nomad enclave? Nowhere in the city is that more evident than Comuna 13. Once the most dangerous part of the city, it's now bustling with … [Read more...] about Visiting Medellin’s Comuna 13