Bogotá and Cartagena, Colombia

Bogotá and Cartagena, Colombia



Colombia

is like a dream; fantastical, confusing, vibrant and unpredictable
in equal parts. We split our time between
Bogotá
and
Cartagena
. To an outsider, the disparities between the two
cities in their varying colours, climate and lifestyle make them
seem like different countries altogether. But both are beautiful in
place and people; the Colombians are possessed by a love for life
that makes it an honour to be in their presence. This is ever more
remarkable considering the country’s tangled history, with daily
life quickly flickering between the 21st century and a colonial
past. Our trip to Colombia wasn’t relaxing – we didn’t kick back on
the beach in those whirlwind ten days. But those kinds of travels
don’t create the best stories, the ones that are repeated for years
after. This series serves as a poster child for why you should
travel: to experience things that you can only start to understand
if you have been.

@bramdemartelaere | @kathrynflorez

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