6 Colombian Coffee Tours, Rated For Kids’ Enjoyment
In Colombia’s Eje Cafetero, there are so many coffee tours to choose from. But which ones will the kids enjoy? Here we review six tours in three areas.
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Ridiculous Short Stories From a Farm in Bolivia
Oliver, our nine-year old boy, recounts in his own words some of his funniest experiences during our two-week permaculture farm stay in Bolivia.
I Experienced One of My Travel Fears: I Got Mugged
A mugger cut me off on a solitary street in Cali, Colombia. This is the story of how I got away and what I could have done differently.
Ten Months into our Family Gap Year, Homesickness Hits
We’ve been on the road for nearly a year and are starting to think about our return home. Here are some of the first things each family member wants to do when we cross the threshold and put our bags down.
Our 6 Favorite Earth-Friendly Travel Items
Going to new places makes it challenging to continue environmentally conscious practices. Here are some items that have helped us live lighter on the earth.
15 Times I Said “Wow, That’s a First!” in Bolivia
At the age of forty, experiencing something fresh can be rare. That is, unless you plan to travel to Bolivia. Here are fifteen “first evers.”
When the Water Runs Dry: Bolivia’s Struggle With Scarcity
Visiting areas of water scarcity in South America, and specifically Bolivia, has underscored the value of the “liquid gold” that sustains all life.
Permaculture, Conspiracy and Dog Politics in Rural Bolivia
We expected our time in Bolivia to be a cultural experience. But we didn’t expect to be immersed in dog society — or an emerging brand of green conservatism.
The Slow Camino Philosophy: A Blog, A Way of Life
This post discusses the name of our blog, Slow Camino and what the name means to us. The Slow Camino way centers on enjoying each step on our life’s camino.
My Altitude Experience at the Border of Bolivia
Oliver, our nine-year-old boy, recounts in his own words his difficult experience with altitude sickness while crossing into Bolivia.
