Visiting Colombia’s Coffee Growing Region

I write a lot about diffusing stereotypes about Colombia, stereotypes I continue to hear from other travelers and from friends and colleagues here in the United States. However, that not is to say that all stereotypes about Colombia are negative -- or are untrue. Think of Colombia and I bet Colombian coffee is on your …

Colombia is Excited by Their World Cup Qualifications (Oh, and Some Other Sports, Too)

¡Gol Colombia! With those words, and a tie with Chile, the Colombian National Soccer Team qualified October 11 for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The goal came as striker Falcao hit his second penalty shot of the game to tie it and propel the soccer-loving nation into the most-watched sports championships in the world. …