Colombia or Bust!

You’re going where?  You mean as in Colombia, the country? Is it safe? Don’t they kidnap foreigners?

These are just a few of the questions that people have asked since I announced the destination of my spring trip. Yes, indeed. I am heading to Colombia…the country.

Even five years ago, the thought of traveling to Colombia wasn’t up for consideration given the extreme violence and corruption that had wrapped itself around the core of the country. But big changes have taken place in recent years making travel safe again. And it doesn’t hurt that the United States finally lifted their travel warnings last year to match what England and others had done at least two years ago.

Colombia is hard at work repairing their tarnished image. Colombia Travel Blog created this insightful poster showcasing some of the misconceptions people have of Colombia and highlighting the reality of Colombia today.

The murmurings have been getting louder and I can feel the “must visit Colombia” momentum building right before my eyes. Last month, I was excited to see my first Colombia travel advertisement in my National Geographic Traveler magazine describing the beauty of both the people and the countryside. I think it will just be a matter of time before people start flocking to Colombia to see what the fuss is all about. 

So here I am, ready to see how the country stands up to its new reputation! Stay tuned for stories when I return

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Glorious Green Lake