COLOMBIA
IN 4 WEEKS THROUGH THE UNCOVERED CORNERS OF COLOMBIA
Colombia, land of mighty mountains and deep gorges, but also of Caribbean beaches and forgotten places. The two mighty mountain ranges Cordillera Central and Cordillera Oriental cross Colombia from north to south. In between are extensive and fertile valleys. In the central mountainous region of Colombia, you will encounter traditions and authenticity instead of mass tourism. The north of the country attracts more tourists with its dream beaches and colonial cities. The Colombians welcome you openly and cordially, as if they wanted to prove [...]
COLOMBIA’S PULSATING CITY – MEDELLIN
Medellin is located in a basin surrounded by mountains. Since the city is located at 1,495m above sea level, it usually prevails here pleasant temperatures. Not like in the higher 1.145m higher located Bogota, where it can be very cold at night. The skyscrapers characterize the city and the slums are on the slopes of the mountains. The cosmopolitan city is known by most Colombians as the most worth living city in Colombia and has nothing to do anymore with the city of Medellin [...]
JARDIN IN COLOMBIA – AUTHENTICITY AND TRADITION BETWEEN COFFEE PLANTATIONS
135 km south of Medellín, at the beginning of the coffee zone (eje cafetero) you are coming to the small authentic town Jardín. The restaurants in the brightly painted one-story houses around the square are the meeting place of the locals in the afternoons and evenings. Chattering and with a regional coffee in the hand they let the day end. Jardín is literally located within a garden. The green hills with small coffee plantations surround the village and invite you to beautiful walks. Most [...]
WAX PALMS TOWERING INTO THE SKY – VALLE DE COCORA – SALENTO – COLOMBIA
As far as the eye can see, wax palms up to 60 meters high stretch towards the sky. The view of the green mountains and the crossing of seven suspension bridges in the dense forest above the Quindio River will allow you to enjoy every step of the 10 km circuit through the Valle de Cocora. Almost at the top, you can make a little detour to a hummingbird farm. My advice: You walk [...]
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Swim on remote beaches in crystal clear water. Hike the spectacular high alpine mountains. Let yourself be enchanted by the Albanian hospitality and [...]
THE WILD JEWELS OF MONTENEGRO
In Montenegro's national parks you will find the highest peaks of the Balkan, wild natural landscapes, deep gorges, steep mountain ranges and unspoiled [...]
THROUGH THE DEEP CLIFFS OF RUGOVA GORGE – KOSOVO
The narrow shady valley with its towering cliffs can only be reached via a single access. The drive through the Rugova Gorge is [...]
LAKE OHRID – SEA FEELING AT ONE OF THE OLDEST LAKES IN THE WORLD
Lake Ohrid and its associated Prespa lakes are worthwhile visiting. Not only nature lovers will appreciate the area, which is a UNESCO World [...]