In the footsteps of Humboldt

In the footsteps of Humboldt

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of scientist Alexander von Humboldt we are offering a trip through Colombia based on his expedition through America. Actually, he was in Colombia twice which was called New Granada back then. In 1800 he visited parts of todays Venezuela and…

Food in Colombia – Tamales

Food in Colombia – Tamales

Food in Colombia is as diverse as the country itself. Depending on the region and the season it can vary a lot. You will be overwhelmed by the amount and quality of fresh fruits even if you probably don’t know many of them. One…

Classic Destination of the Month – Bogotá

Classic Destination of the Month – Bogotá

Colombias capital is the classic destination of the month. Located at 2640 meters above the sea level it is the biggest city of Colombia and the hometown of 8 million people from different cultures and countries. As diverse as the people living there are…

16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Bogotá, Feb 2-5, 2017

16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Bogotá, Feb 2-5, 2017

From February 2 to 5, 2017, Bogotá will host the 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. This summit is one of the most important global events in the field of peace-making. It has been hold annually since 1999 in cities noted for their…