In our Hay days – tips and observations from the Hay Festival

[caption id="attachment_27512" align="alignnone" width="960"] Eduardo Posada-Carbo and Juan Esteban Constaín discuss 'The novel as history' Photo:...

The Elrow extravaganza comes to Bogotá

March 3 will see Elrow – the movement that has become known as the home of fun, craziness and the best of electronic music – elbowing its way...

Rubbish piles up on the streets of Bogotá

[caption id="attachment_27322" align="alignnone" width="960"] Rubbish piles up again on the streets of the city, attracting vermin. Photo: Sergio...

Interview with ex-FARC commander: ‘No instruction manuals for peace’

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrwfYlIEwKM[/embed] Video: Danny Concha, Cuentos Colombianos This video interview visits a...

Film review: Ciro & yo

In Ciro & yo, Colombian director Miguel Salazar tells the story of his relationship with Ciro, a survivor of the violence that has plagued their...

Photo story: Carnaval de Negros y Blancos

The Carnaval de Negros y Blancos was proclaimed by UNESCO as one of the Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of humanity. It traces its...

The struggle of Venezuelans in Bogotá

For decades, Colombia has seen more emigration than immigration. But now the tables have turned and the country is an increasingly appealing place to...

Best jobs to make money traveling

Sponsored Post The best jobs for traveling allow people to earn nice sums of money while keeping on investigating different corners of the world....

Book review: Bogotá through the 5 senses / Los 5 sentidos de Bogotá

Bogotá through the 5 senses was one of several English-language books to be published at the end of last year, along with a new anthology of women...

New Year in Bogotá

How will you be bidding farewell to 2017? Here are some tips on what to expect if you’re in Bogotá on New Year’s Eve. Planning a trip...