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#Colombiatravelguide #Travelblog #Colombia TRAVEL TIP : *دليل السفر إلى كولومبيا* Many people warned me not to take my camera out at all in Colombia. As a Travel Blogger, that was a challenge! And it also made me afraid. When I got there, though, I found most areas were fine. I carried my Canon M50 most days, although I did change the lens based on how safe I felt. If I felt an area wasn’t so secure, I switched my $2,300 15-35mm RF lens for my £100 50mm prime. Most importantly of all, though, I made sure I had adequate camera insurance. If you’re a fellow photographer and on the fence about taking your camera to Colombia, I say – do it. Colombia is special and you’ll only regret it if you don’t. But, please make sure you have good travel insurance. I wrote this entire post about what to look for and the policies I recommend. 2 – ONLY EATING IN RESTAURANTS. Colombian food and drink may not be well known, but I think it should be! I guess there’s simply so much to see and do in Colombia that food gets overshadowed by the nature, wildlife, beaches, music and city vibes. But Colombian food is an adventure in itself. While you can enjoy lots of great food in restaurants, don’t skip the small stalls and stands you see on the street. Colombian street food isn’t famous in the same way as, say, the food in Mexico (mmm, tamales!). It also doesn’t tend to be available in one central market or location, as it usually is in Asian destinations like Thailand or Taiwan. Add in the fact that it’s rarely labelled and the vendors only speak Spanish, and trying Colombian street food can be pretty intimidating! Don’t let it put you off, though. The street food is some of the best food in Colombia – not to mention it offers great value for money. If you’re feeling overwhelmed but ready to tuck in, ask a local for help in figuring out what to try. I guarantee you’ll be back for more in no time! A woman preparing arepas in Cartagena Colombia The best areas I had in Colombia came from this street stall! 3 – TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING YOURSELF Colombia is a strange place to visit in that it’s not super easy to travel but also depends a lot on organized tours and transfers. For that reason, Colombia is definitely a destination best suited to more experienced travelers (for now). But you may have to – or want to – surrender some of your independence while you’re there. It’s not impossible to travel around Colombia completely independently without even speaking to another person. But I wouldn’t recommend it for several reasons. First of all, the locals and my interactions with them were one of the things that made my ten days in Colombia so special. Colombians truly are some of the kindest and most helpful locals I’ve encountered while travelling. Many of them quickly became friends. Secondly, tourism services are relatively cheap. Not only does it mean you won’t save much by booking a private tour or transfer, but you’ll also be contributing to the growing tourism sector. Right now, that’s at a pivotal point and is heading in a great direction. I curated all my top Colombia travel tips and more into a handy guide. Right now, Colombia is one of the best destinations in the world for responsible and sustainable travel, and supporting these emerging businesses can help keep it that way. And finally, you can’t travel Colombia without considering safety. Even though things have changed a lot in the last decade, taking public transport always comes with risks. 4 – LEAVING THE HOTEL UNPREPARED Colombia is a bit like the UK in that the weather can change from one minute to the next. Even as a Brit, I struggled to remember to take everything I needed for the day. As a good rule of thumb, you should always carry a rain jacket or umbrella, plus some kind of protection from the sun. And sunscreen is a must in Colombia – don’t even think about leaving the house without it! Even though Colombia isn’t as sunny and hot as many people imagine, it’s deceivingly easy to get burned. The cities are especially unforgiving given the high altitude. 5 – STICKING TO THE CITIES Speaking of cities, make sure you get out of them! It’s not that Colombia’s cities aren’t fun to explore. In fact, they’re packed with awesome food, interesting street art and some of the best museums in the world. But to visit Colombia and only see the cities would be a HUGE mistake, in my opinion. Colombia’s charm lies in its impressive diversity, and you simply can’t experience that inside the cities. Make sure you visit at least one or two other regions of Colombia, whether it’s the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean coast or the rolling hills of the coffee region.

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