From my personal experience reading through articles of traveling could be exciting and dull at the same time. Hence I promise you, my reader, that I won't take more than 10 minutes of your life in order to describe the lethargic, but colorful life of provincial pueblo. My first introduction to countryside of Colombia happened to be in Puente Nacional in department Santander, small colonial town that until today vigilantly guards its history on cobblestone streets, in people's lives, and in ancient traditions. I was lucky to visit this place on the weekend of celebration of Comunero Rebellion which I will describe in details a little later. Before the trip I've heard such words as 'campo' and 'granja' closely associated with province or countryside, although I didn't really know the meaning behind it. The simple 'farm' translation doesn't depict whole palette of colors, aromas, and experiences that hide behind these...
Fan's celebration/devastation of the scored goal at the Xolos' game In anticipation of the main football event of the year between Liverpool and Tottenham, I've decided to shade a light (solely from my personal point of view) on this sport from the Latin American prospective. It is well-known fact, that players from this continent have conquered fans' hearts around the world. Pele, Maradona, Messi... the list is long and their strong affection to this game is obvious. With the stereotype, that "everyone in here is crazy about football", I want to find out how true this statement is. I've attended couple games in Mexico and Colombia, and will share my experience. Why does it matter or why should you, my dear reader, read this article? Well, I had been to several football games in my life in different countries, I had been following this sport since I was kid, I had turned it into my hobby, and isn't it inter...
A breath of nature in the heart of the megalopolis. Flower garden * I apologize, no photos in this post as it seems like there are issues in Google servers* Every city has its own trademark green-space: New York City boasts, more than a century old, Central Park; sunny San Diego has signature Balboa Park, that had opened city to flocks of visitors in the beginning of 20th century; Bogota takes pride in Simon Bolivar park. It features aquatic complex, library, Children's museum, space for concerts and Botanical garden. Today, I'll review my observations of Bogota’s climate, its air quality problem and how it is all connected to the Botanical Garden, place that offers escape to nature in the middle of the hectic city. This 5 minutes’ article will enrich you with some facts about Bogota and hopefully gives some thoughts to ponder on. The two things that might catch by surprise unaware traveler in Bo...
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