Growing up on the east coast, I don’t think I was fully prepared for the awe-inspiring landscapes that would greet me upon my arrival. Compiling this list of my favorite SA cities was harder than I anticipated, but I take that as a good sign. 1) Jujuy, Argentina Before arriving in Jujuy, I had no idea of the small city’s [...]
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Bohemian Trails Goes Curly
It’s probably no surprise that I have curly hair. That’s old news but what is new news is my partnering with Ouidad as their official August Blogger. Their hair care product line specifically caters to other curly haired girls just like me and I’m also proud to mention that I’m their very first travel blogger to feature. So in honor [...]
My Best Bogota Memory
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 [...]
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 [...]
