Last Frontiers' articles for Colombia (all categories)
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Seven Worlds, One Planet - where was it filmed?
'Seven Worlds, One Planet' hosted by Sir David Attenborough first aired Sunday 27 October 2019 at 6.15pm on BBC1. Each episode of the seven-part series focusses on a different continent and launched with Antarctica. The series was four years in the making and set out to showcase the true character... Read more»
Lizzy explores the pre-Columbian sites of Colombia
Having read a few Gabriel García Márquez novels and also the Louis de Bernières trilogy (which I like to think is very loosely set in a mythical Colombia as he was an English teacher there), I was thrilled to be heading to Colombia. My trip included a visit to the south-west of the country, until a... Read more»
Sue in Colombia's coffee region and Caribbean coast
Having read Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez, listened to stories from friends and clients and read the tourist board slogan "Colombia - the only risk is wanting to stay" I was longing to see and experience the country for myself and when the opportunity arose I therefore jumped... Read more»
Easter holidays 2017 - a collection of 18 day itineraries from Last Frontiers
For just 9 days leave you can head to Latin America for an epic 18 day Last Frontiers adventure, maximising on time out of the office and making the most of the rare opportunity to spend 18 days away over the Easter break. Departing Good Friday (14 April) you won’t need to be back at your desk until... Read more»
Claire in Colombia
In February this year, just over a year since my first trip I returned to Colombia for the ProColombia Travel Market. The two day event in Bogotá, provided the opportunity to meet with many of our preferred Colombian partners, hotels and local agents to get an update on what was happening. Taking ad... Read more»
Claire in Colombia
I cannot imagine that anybody who has read a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel has not at least been tempted to add Colombia to their bucket-list. Since my first forays into Latin literature, I have been intrigued by the country, swept up in the romance and magic realism of Marquez’ Colombia. That said i... Read more»
The Cloud Garden by Tom Hart Dyke and Paul Winder
The true story of Tom Hart Dyke and Paul Winder and the former's enthusiasm for orchids. Having met in Central America and headed to the infamous Darien Gap, on the border of Panama and Colombia, they were kidnapped by FARC guerrillas and held captive for 9 months. Read more»
Stay somewhere a little different in Latin America
Latin America is host to a variety of natural as well as man made wonders, giving way to some equally impressive hotels. Whether your interests lie in history, nature or brand new experiences, it is possible to incorporate them into not just the places you visit but your accommodation as well. Here... Read more»