It's now been a year since I returned from Colombia, but I've fallen behind in posts enough that there's still more to cover! I joined a post-tour of the conference I attended to visit a place well off most travelers' radars: Pasto, a city in the far south of the nation near the border with Ecuador. … [Read more...] about Visiting Pasto, Colombia’s Most Underrated Destination
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Behind the Curtain: June 2023
I drafted this post for April but clearly never hit publish. I've had a lot going on and I'll admit that my mental health hasn't been at its best. My doctor left the practice and I was unable to get my prescription refilled, causing me to spiral until I was able to get what I needed. But hoping I'm … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: June 2023
Tulcan, the Most Beautiful Cemetery in Ecuador
We're going to be crossing the border into Ecuador, said my guide. I was excited at the prospect of adding a new country to my tally. I carried my passport, but our minibus breezed through the border crossing. I was spending a few days near Pasto, a city in the far southern side of Colombia, not … [Read more...] about Tulcan, the Most Beautiful Cemetery in Ecuador
Behind the Curtain: March 2023
Obviously, the past month or two has gotten out of control. I'm coordinating two conferences so that's taken up a lot of my time, along with deadlines. But I'm here with updates! 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: March 2023
Caroline in the City Guide to Bogota
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