Like many other avant-garde travelers, I wasn’t sure what to expect when arriving to Bogota. This trip was a personal one and so I preferred to let things unravel naturally. Before arriving, I was warned by countless people to watch out for pick-pockets, kidnappers and criminals in general. Despite the borderline frightening moment I’m about to explain, I find Colombia [...]
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Tips and Tricks for Language Learning
Those who have been following my three weeks in Bogota are well aware that one of my main motivators for choosing Colombia was to practice my Spanish. For the last several months I’ve been taking Spanish lessons in Manhattan, struggling to break free of my shy attitude about real-live practice. However, due to a few glitches in my plan, most [...]
Top 5 Most Singular Villages in Sardinia
This is a guest post from Silvia Pe of Charming Sardinia and Charming Italy. Who doesn’t know Sardinia, its white beaches and crystal sea? Obviously, the Sardinian coasts are the most famous aspect of the Island but there are a lot of ways to enjoy the second largest Island of Mediterranean sea. That being said, if you are looking for [...]
Feeling Famous in Bogota
As part of my Colombian initiation, every local I talked to suggested eating at one very special restaurant: Andres Carne de Res. Although there is one located in Bogota, the famous and original spot is in a neighboring town called Chia. Coming from New York, I’m used to my fair share of craziness but nothing could prepare me for the decor [...]
Zip Lining Colombian Style
Although I was pre-warned, I clearly underestimated the daily amount of rainfall in Bogota. Forgetting to pack both my raincoat and umbrella certainly didn’t help matters. While rain is not exactly my favorite weather condition, it’s completely normal for Bogota residents who don’t let a little bad weather ruin their day. In an effort to fell more local, I put [...]
If I Could Start Over
I’ll be honest. When I launched Bohemian Trails back in May 2011 I had high hopes. While I wanted my site to resonate well with readers, I was also aware that the odds were stacked against me. Every year there are thousands of bloggers with the same hope and only a few come out on top. Another tricky thing was [...]
Bohemian Trails Talks Inspiration
Just like Jade, I was a bit behind on the blogger curve. I was nominated by Bobbi of Heels and Wheels before I even knew what the Travel Inspirations chain was all about. This is also my first time participating in one of these blogger chain posts so here is my stab at getting it right. For those still clueless, here’s [...]
How to Narrow your Travel-To-Do List
This post is by Kay Boatner, one of our contributors. Where in the World? For a variety of reasons including work, family, depressing bank account statements and lack of frequent flyer miles, most of us don’t have the luxury of unlimited time and money for travel. Meaning we’ve got to get picky when it comes to planning our next trip [...]
Hawaii for the Newby Islander
Hawaii has always been on my “must-visit” list. While the tropical state is part of the US, the exotic elements of the island make it seem much farther away. I’ve come up with a list of things to do for the first time traveler to Hawaii (myself included). Unsure of where to stay? Try one of these Waikiki hotels. Learn to [...]
Balancing Travel and Technology
My recent travel tip article about avoiding homesickness got me thinking about how intertwined technology and travel are while on the road. Here are my tips for finding that much-needed balance between the two. 1) Social Media There’s no way around it. We all love social media and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. While Facebook and Twitter are [...]
Boho Guide to Galveston Island
Galveston Island was so much more than I anticipated, and what impressed me the most was the different forms of Vintage that bring the island to life. Ships If you are curious to how a real pirate ship was designed, a visit on the Elissa is an ideal way to envision life as a bootlegger. The ship stays docked at [...]
Foodie Guide to Hawaii
This post is written by Heather M. on behalf of Aqua Resorts. For a long time, I eschewed Hawaiian cuisine. Years of ill-fated attempts to enjoy the gravy-laden plates of rice and Spam in the Hawaiian restaurants of the mainland had taught me that the cuisine of the islands was greasy, flavorless and uninspired. But, as a budding foodie, I’ve learned [...]
