Colombia - the only danger is not wanting to leave! We have spent five weeks in Colombia now - already a week longer than planned, and we're not done yet…we might already be behind schedule, but hey - that's what backpacking is all about! Every place we've been has been a pleasant surprise, such is the beauty of travelling in a country whose sights are not widely known and tourism is still in its infancy. Bus journeys here are a still something of a novelt...

Bienvenidos a Bogota, Colombia! The name itself conjures up images of a dark and intimidating city, not a place to linger. But happily we found the reality was a different story. A lively city bustling with students of one of several universities, of politicians and their staff making their way to and from the congress, a city filled with life. We felt safe walking around, almost fooling ourselves that we might blend in with the hordes of youngsters going abou...