This week I'd like to talk a little bit about Colombian food, because although I've only been here in Bogota for a month, I'm still surprised at the incredible variety this country has to offer. One of the best things for me is undoubtedly the affordable price of food, at least in La Candelaria. In fact, here it is very common to have a complete lunch for only 5,000 pesos (which is approximately 2 euros), A lunch which includes soup, a main dish (usually rice with chicken or

Unfortunately, when you are in Italy and people think about Colombia, the first image that comes to mind is narcotrafficking. It’s a wide spread the idea that this Latin American country is incredibly dangerous and so it’s better not to go visit it. Such a negative view is quite sad because Colombia is a country with amazing cities, landscapes and people. I believe I’m lucky because I had the opportunity to meet many Colombian people before coming to Bogotá - people who intr

Amongst locals, La Candelaria has a reputation for being a dangerous area of the city full of tourists. While, yes, La Candelaria is full of youth hostels and backpackers, the neighborhood has changed a lot in recent years and is one of the best cultural centers in the city. The art scene in La Candelaria is incredible. There is so much to see and do here apart from the well known museums and historical sites listed in every guidebook. On every street you can find a theater,