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Colombia’s hippo dilemma – a global issue with no clear solution

Thursday, 04 March 2021 by Juan Martinez
Colombia hippos dilemma – a global issue with no clear solution
Colombia is the only country in South America where wild hippos roam freely – something unnatural despite its large biodiversity. Whether it’s good or bad depends on who you ask. When drug kingpin and mass murderer Pablo Escobar died in 1993, not many people thought about the environmental footprint his extravagances would generate decades later:
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Quebrada Las Gachas – Colombia’s bizarre natural pools are under threat

Thursday, 25 February 2021 by Juan Martinez
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Often compared to the colorful Cano Cristales river, Las Gachas stream is a hidden gem in Colombia that is in danger due to increasing tourism. Located behind the bushes a reddish stone riverbed dotted with more than 250 natural wells from all sizes attracts thousands of visitors each month. It is one of the most
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Rappelling Colombia’s secret waterfalls

Saturday, 20 February 2021 by Juan Martinez
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Hidden deep into the dense tropical forest of Melgar – Colombia, I found more than a dozen waterfalls completely unexplored. “How many waterfalls are there in total?”, that was the first question I asked a local guide while securing the anchors before rappelling a single drop 80 meter tall waterfall in my home country, Colombia.
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Exploring Colombian landscapes – Places to visit while traveling in Colombia

Saturday, 26 March 2016 by Juan Martinez
Do you want to see the diversity of Colombian landscapes? Let me show you my six favorite places to see nature and wilderness in Colombia Deserts in Tatacoa, beaches in San Andres, mountains in Cocora or rainforest in the Amazon – just name it and there is a Colombian landscape of it! Let’s not forget
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Is my country the happiest country in the world, Again?

Sunday, 06 March 2016 by Juan Martinez
Photo source: el Heraldo Colombia sounds like a country with ups and downs. One day it’s travelers’ favourite country for backpacking and the next day it’s among the most dangerous countries for backpackers. Personally, as a Colombian residing abroad, I think there are so many different opinions, ideas and polls, that if you really want to
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Do you know where these beers are from?

Saturday, 05 December 2015 by Juan Martinez
  Tell me what you drink and I tell you where you have been. There is no better way to taste a country than drinking their local beer. Beer can be found worldwide and from country to country it tastes and looks different. I decided to make a list of 10 of my favourite beers
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Can you recognize these Colombian breakfasts

Thursday, 26 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
Have you been traveling all around Colombia? We have a test for you: Are you able to recognize some of these Colombian breakfasts? As a Colombian who lives abroad I get often asked – What do I miss the most? – and without hesitation I like to say that I miss my Colombian breakfasts. Colombian
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What’s Your Travel IQ?

Wednesday, 25 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
  Traveling around the world is about experiences and learning in its pure expression. Thanks to the guys of THAT Agency we found quiz to see how good are you in geography, history and general culture. We have the feeling that a good traveler will rock this test, lets find out how well can you do it. Lets test
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Top places you can’t miss while traveling Colombia

Wednesday, 04 November 2015 by Juan Martinez
Are you traveling to Colombia? Here are some of the places you need to definitely visit during your stay in the country. Traveling in Colombia is not anymore what you saw on the news some years ago. Times have changed and this South American country is revealing some of its hidden spots, pristine landscapes and
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