Colombia is quite possibly the most amazing country I’ve ever traveled to. It’s so amazing, in fact, that I’m finding it difficult to write about. How do you describe a travel experience that affected you so deeply regular words fail to describe it? Wonderful, fantastic, really good; nothing quite captures the almost transcendent experience I had in Colombia.
So, I’ll give up trying to capture that transcendence and stick to reality. Colombia has an amazing diversity of gorgeous landscapes including beaches, jungles, deserts and mountains. There are big, vibrant cities, tiny, pastoral villages and everything in between. The Colombian people are friendly and welcoming. And the food ain’t bad either.
On top of all that, Colombia is emerging from years of civil war and violent crime. While the country still has more than its fair share of troubles, there’s an infectious sense of optimism in the air. Colombians are welcoming of tourists as part of their country’s transformation.
Hopefully this travel guide inspires you to visit this amazing corner of South America and have a transcendental experience of your own. Or at the very least, have a decent time.
Read more about the magical country of Colombia here: Covering Ground in Colombia: A Travel Guide to One of the World’s Most Magical Countries
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