From Culture to Nature: 10 Things to Do in Colombia
Colombia is a country of incredible diversity, from its lush jungles and towering mountains to its vibrant cities and stunning coastline. If you’re planning a trip to Colombia, you’ll find…
7 Festivals in March 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in March 2023 across the globe, from Wales to Colombia, with cherry trees, loads of Guinness and even some frozen dead…
5 Fantastic Festivals in Colombia 2023
Colombia is a fascinating and colourful country to visit, with a rich history and wide culture. There are a number of festivals in the South American country throughout the year….
9 Festivals in February 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2023 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
Vallenato Festival, Valledupar, Colombia
The 56th Vallenato Festival will be held in Valledupar, a regional capital in the north east of Colombia from Wednesday 26 to Sunday 30 April 2023. Vallenato is country music…
Semana Santa (Easter) in Latin America
From the US/Mexican border to Tierra del Fuego, Easter or Semana Santa is a key festival for Latin Americans. Elements of the celebrations vary from country to country, though the…
7 Global Festivals in December
From the India to Turkey and Colombia to Belgium, we bring you the best festivals in December, including where to ring in the New Year, and that is not even…
7 of the Best Festivals in August 2022
Festivals are starting to reappear in the global events calendar. Travel Begins at 40 has produced its own brief round-up of the best festivals in August around the world from…
Local Tourism in Cartagena Colombia
After visiting the country’s capital Bogota and the coffee region, Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the coast to dip his toes like a local in Cartagena Colombia. It is a…
Tasting the Colombia Coffee Region
After visiting Bogota graffiti art and beautiful Villa de Leyva, Mark Bibby Jackson continues his South American travels to the Colombia coffee region and Valle del Cocora, the land of…
Bogota Graffiti Art & Villa de Leyva Colombia
Mark Bibby Jackson returns to Colombia, to discover a passion for the wonderful Bogota graffiti art catch a glimpse of a hope for a sustainable tourism future in beautiful Villa…
Direct London Bogota Flights Resume
London Bogota flights will recommence with the start of Avianca’s AV0121 flight from London’s Heathrow Airport on 27 March at 10:40pm to the Colombian capital. Before its suspension on 2020,…
Cartagena’s Secret: Playa Azul la Boquilla
Cartagena de Indias is one of the most beautiful, elegant, and intriguing ancient cities that graces South America’s Caribbean coast. A historic city drenched in rich culture and almost perfectly…
Sustainable Tourism at the Heart of ProColombia
In the latest in our #SustainableSunday series, Mark Bibby Jackson interviews Flavia Santoro, president of ProColombia, the government entity that promotes international tourism, foreign investment and non-traditional exports in Colombia….
4 Amazingly Cheap Destinations to Visit This Year
As international travel hopefully returns to something like normal, we look at four cheap destinations to visit in 2021. One thing is for sure – 2020 was not what we…
La Feria de Cali 2022 (Cali Fair), Colombia
The annual Feria de Cali or Cali Fair in Colombia has grown into one of South America’s most important salsa festivals with fireworks, colourful parades, free music concerts…
Barranquilla Carnival 2023 Colombia
The sensational Barranquilla Carnival held in February in Colombia is the world’s second biggest fiesta with magnificent street parades, traditional dancers, lots of local…
Feria de las Flores 2023, Medellin Colombia
Medellin Colombia is a city transformed and what better way to experience this wonderful city than by visiting its annual Feria de las Flores, or Flower Festival, the highlight of…
Things to Do in Cartagena: from Dawn to Dusk
As a city rich in cultural and history, it’s no surprise to find the choice of things to do in Cartagena Colombia is rich and varied. Mike East discovers great…